Glossary
E
Extension
An endpoint in the system (numbered 10-33 for PARTNER
Plus system; 10-41 for PARTNER ACS; 10-57 for
PARTNER II and PARTNER 48 systems) that connects
telephones or standard devices, which can be dialed
using the Intercom button. See also Extension number
and Programming extension.
Extension coverage
A feature that allows callers to leave messages or transfer
to another extension when the extension called is busy or
not answered, and Automatic VMS Cover is on.
Extension jack
The six jacks on the lower half of a 206 module that allow
you to connect phones (or other telecommunications
devices) to the control unit.
Extension Line Coverage
A voice messaging system feature that lets a subscriber’s
extension (mailbox) be assigned as the owner of a
covered line. When a call comes in on the covered line,
the system routes the caller to the mailbox specified as
the line owner if the call is not answered. See also Line
Coverage Extension.
Extension number
The number assigned to each extension jack on a 206
module. Extension jack numbers run consecutively from
10 through 33 for the PARTNER Plus system, 10 through
41 for the PARTNER ACS, and 10 through 57 for the
PARTNER II and PARTNER 48 systems. They are used
for intercom calling.
Extension Programming
A method of telephone programming that lets users
program their own extensions from their system phones.
See also Centralized Telephone Programming.
G
Group Call Distribution
A communications system feature that directs incoming
calls on specified lines to a Hunt Group for either
Automated Attendant Service or Line Coverage. See also
Automated Attendant Service, Hunt Group, VMS Hunt
Group, and VMS Line Coverage.
H
Hunt Group
A group of extensions that takes incoming or transferred
calls in round-robin fashion. Calls to the Hunt Group are
directed to the first available extension in the group, with
the extension that answered most recently being the last
one in the hunt order. See also Calling Group and VMS
Hunt Group.
I
Immediate Call Handling
A communications system feature that allows the
Automated Attendant Service to answer every incoming
outside call on specified lines and play the Automated
Attendant Service day or night menu. See also Delayed
Call Handling.
Industry-standard device
A telephone or other telecommunications device that can
be connected directly to the public telephone network.
See also Standard phone.
Intercom call
A call that is made to another system extension.
L
Language Mode
See Bilingual Mode and Monolingual Mode.
Line Coverage Extension
A communications system feature that directs incoming
calls on a specific line to a specific extension.
Line jack
The location on 206 and 400 modules that allow you to
connect outside lines to the control unit.
Line number
The number assigned to each line jack on a 206 or 400
module. Line jack numbers run consecutively from 01
through 12 (for a PARTNER Plus system), 01 through 15
(for a PARTNER ACS), or from 01 through 24 (for
PARTNER II and PARTNER 48 systems).
Line Ownership
A voice messaging system feature that lets you program
VMS Line Coverage. See also Group Call Distribution and
VMS Line Coverage.

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