Cordless Telephone User Manual

Glossary
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This is the term used to describe the
process of transferring data or
programs from the telephone system
to a user.
Certain memory keys and other
options may be already programmed
when you start using your set.
DTMF
This stands for Dial Tone Multi
Frequency. When this function is
switched on, when you dial a
number, each keypress sounds a
pitched note. This can be switched
on and off by programming beneath
a function key.
E
Error beep
If you press a key which is not valid
in that specific state, a short error
beep will sound.
Executive key
Group facility key that allows a
secretary to answer incoming calls
for a boss on the secretary’s
telephone the moment the boss’s
telephone has been switched to
absent for most calls.
Exit key
Pressing this key returns you to the
Idle Menu from every menu.
Extension
A telephone linked to the main
telephone system.
External loudsp. + micr.
If your telephone is wired to control
an external loudspeaker via the static
interface, pressing the memory key
allocated to this function will switch
the external loudspeaker on. The
telephone microphones are
independent of this external
connection and can be switched on
or muted as desired.
F
Footpedal
If your telephone is wired to control
a footpedal via the static interface,
this accessory is used as a substitute
to the hookswitch to initiate or
answer a call handsfree. For
instance, if you are using a headset.
Function key
A memory key which has been
programmed to activate a function.
G
Group
People with an inter-related job
function or interest can have their
extensions “grouped”. This allows
each such extension to make use of
Group facilities. The people thus
grouped are called “Group
members”.