System mode
One of two operating modes, Key or Hybrid, that determines how users access outside lines from their phones. The system mode is determined by a hardware setting in the processor module. See also Hybrid mode and Key mode.
System phones
The Lucent Technologies telephones that are specifically designed for use with PARTNER systems. Models include the
System Programming
Procedures that allow you to customize system settings for your business. System Programming requires a system display phone and must be done from extension 10 or 11.
T
See Voice Interrupt On Busy
Telephone Programming
Customizes extensions to meet the needs of individual users, including the assignment of features to programmable buttons. Telephone Programming can be done either centrally or from the user’s own extension. See also Centralized Telephone Programming and Extension Programming.
200module
The Lucent Technologies equipment component that has line jacks for connecting up to two outside lines to the control unit.
206module
The Lucent Technologies equipment component that contains jacks for connecting up to two outside lines and up to six extensions to the control unit.
V
Verification of Account Codes
See Forced Account Code List.
VMS (Voice Messaging System)
See Voice messaging system (VMS).
VMS Hunt Group
Hunt Group 7, reserved by the system to identify extensions that are associated with the voice messaging system hardware. See also Group Call Distribution and Hunt Group.
Voice Interrupt On Busy
A special intercom call that lets a user interrupt then speak to another user who is busy on a call. See also Voice Interrupt On Busy
Voice Interrupt On Busy Talk-Back
A feature that lets the recipient of a voice interrupt on busy call respond to the originator of that call. See also Voice Interrupt On Busy.
Voice Mail coverage
A voice messaging system feature that provides Call Answer Service when a call is not answered by a covered extension. See also Call Answer Service.
Voice Mail Service
A voice messaging system feature that lets users retrieve messages and record greetings.
Voice mailbox
A storage area for greetings and messages in a voice messaging system.
Voice messaging system (VMS)
An optional call routing and messaging device that provides call coverage by answering calls and routing them to caller designated extensions. It also lets callers leave messages at unanswered extensions and lets subscribers retrieve their messages. (The system supports either the PARTNER MAIL system or the PARTNER MAIL VS system.)
W
Wake Up Service
A special application feature that lets the receptionist at extension 10 schedule wake up or reminder calls for specific extensions.