Pooled extension
An extension in Hybrid mode that has pool buttons or pool and line buttons. See also Hybrid mode and Key extension.
Primary carrier
The required component of the control unit that contains the primary processor module and 206 modules and 400 modules. See also Expansion carrier.
Primary processor module
This Lucent Technologies module, which is always installed in the center slot of the primary carrier, manages the components of the control unit. See also Expansion processor module.
Programmable button
A telephone button that does not have a line or pool assigned; it can be set up to dial a number or access a feature.
Programming
See Centralized Telephone Programming, Extension Programming, and System Programming.
Programming extension
An extension from which you can program the system; this can be either extension 10 or 11.
Proprietary device
A telephone or other device that is designed to work with a specific system, and requires a special interface to connect to the public telephone network. For example, system phones are proprietary devices that can be used only with the control unit described in this guide. See also
R
RAU (Remote Administration Unit)
An auxiliary device that lets you perform system programming from a remote location.
Recall
A system feature that sends a timed switchhook flash to let you “recall” a dial tone to make another call or to access a PBX or Centrex service. (Use Recall only on an outside call; using Recall on an intercom call disconnects the call.)
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)
A measure of the power it takes to ring a phone or other telecommunications device, usually shown on a label on the bottom of the device.
S
Send All Calls
Lets you send calls immediately to Call Coverage or to the voice messaging system.
Simultaneous Paging
A feature that lets you make announcements over the loudspeaker and all idle system phones with speakers in Calling Group 1. See also Loudspeaker paging system.
SMDR (Station Message Detail Recording)
See Call reporting.
Speed dialing
A feature that lets a user dial a telephone number quickly by dialing a short code.
Standard phone
An
Station
See Extension.
Station Lock
A feature that lets a user lock his or her extension to prevent other users from making outside calls from the locked extension.
Station Message Detail Recording (SMDR)
See Call reporting.
Subscriber
(1)On a voice messaging system, a user who has a mailbox in the system. (2) A user who has access to an outside line with special features, such as Caller ID.
System
The Lucent Technologies control unit and system phones that you purchased, plus all other telecommunications devices that are connected to your control unit.
System Answer
See Automatic System Answer.
System Manager
The person in your business who is responsible for managing your system, including system programming.