AT&T 7407 manual

pickup group A group of telephone users who can answer calls for each other through the Call Pickup feature. Group members are determined by the System Manager and are usually located in the same work area or perform similar job functions.

priority call An important or urgent call that sends a special 3-burst ring and does not redirect to coverage or forward to designated alternative number.

program/reprogram To use your dial pad to assign a telephone number to a personal list item for Abbreviated Dialing. Programming is activated by dialing an access code or by pressing the Program button.

retrieve To collect telephone messages using your local retrieval methods (Also, with Call Park, to resume a call from an extension other than the one where the call was first parked, placed, or received.)

ringer The device that produces the electronic ringing sound in your telephone.

Ringing Appearance Preference If your telephone is assigned Ringing Appearance Preference, you will automatically be connected to an incoming call when you lift the handset. You do not have to press a call appearance.

stored number A telephone number that has been programmed and stored as a 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-digit list item for use with Abbreviated Dialing. It can be a complete or partial telephone number, an extension number, or a trunk or feature code. Once programmed, a number can be accessed by first dialing the list, then the list item digit(s) under which it is stored. If the number is stored on an [ AD xxxxx ] button, the number can be accessed by simply pressing that button.

switch The device that makes connections for all voice and data calls for a network, and also contains software for features. Also known as a system, switching system, or PBX (private branch exchange). Your switch is an AT&T DEFINITY® Communications System Generic 2 or an AT&T System 85.

System 85 The AT&T switch to which you may be connected. It transmits and receives voice and data signals for all communications equipment in your network (See also DEFINITY® Communications System Generic 2.)

system list One of the 3 types of Abbreviated Dialing lists; programmable only by the System Manager. Contains telephone numbers helpful to all system users.

System Manager The person responsible for specifying and managing the operation of features for all the voice and data equipment in your network.

trunk A telecommunications channel between your switch and the local or long- distance calling network. Trunks of the same kind connecting to the same endpoints are assigned to the same trunk group.

trunk code A dial code of up to 4 digits that you dial to access a trunk group to place an outside call.

voice terminal A telephone equipped with an array of specially designed features (for example, administrable buttons) and functional capabilities that distinguish it from a conventional telephone.

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