Terms you should know
Shared Directory Number
A DN (extension) that is shared by two or more persons.
Special Prefix code (SPRE)
Special codes entered using the dialpad, followed by a
Special dial tone
The three consecutive tones followed by dial tone that you hear when accessing telephone features.
Station Control Password (SCPW)
Enables security features on your phone to prevent others from making calls from your telephone and to prevent access to protected features (for example, Remote Call Forward).
Status Messages
A message displayed to inform the user of important information. A right arrow appears if more than one Status Message is present. Examples of Status Messages include: Message Waiting, All Lines Forwarded to: 6453, Do Not Disturb On, Ring Again active, and Ringer is OFF.
System or Switch
Your office communication system.
Switchhook
A button on which the handset presses down, disconnecting your call when you replace the handset. The handset (when lifted) releases the switchhook, and you either answer an incoming call or you receive a dial tone to make a call.
