Tones and Their Meaning
Note: The tables below describe the defaults for each ringing and feedback tone. Check with your system manager to verify if the descriptions in the Meaning column are accurate for your system.
Ringing Tones are produced by an incoming call.
Ringing Tones
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Feedback tones are those which you hear through the handset (receiver) or the speaker.
Feedback Tones
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