Nortel Networks BCM1000 manual Handsfree HF Answerback, Held Line Reminder, Host name, Hotline

Glossary 261

Handsfree

A feature used to make calls without using the telephone receiver. Activate Full Handsfree under Capabilities in System DNs programming. When activated, the Business Communications Manager assigns a Handsfree/Mute button to the telephone.

Handsfree (HF) Answerback

This feature automatically turns on the microphone at a telephone that receives a Voice Call so that the person receiving the call can respond without lifting the receiver. Activate Handsfree Answerback under Capabilities in System DNs programming.

Held (Line) Reminder

A telephone rings and displays the message On hold: LINENAM when you place an external call on hold for programmed period of time.

host name

The name that identifies a computer, on a network that provides services to other computers in the domain, such as databases or other Business Communications Manager systems.

Hotline

This feature automatically calls a pre-assigned number when the user lifts the telephone receiver or presses the Handsfree/Mute button. Assign Hotline under Capabilities in System DNs programming.

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

The set of rules used for exchanging text, graphic images, sound, video, and other multimedia files on the world wide web.

Hz (hertz)

A unit of measure for indicating frequency in cycles per second.

Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)

A digital telephone service that allows for a combination voice and data transfer over a single, high-speed connection over the same copper twisted-pair telephone line as analog telephone service.

intercom button

A button that provides access to internal lines used for calls within a Business Communications Manager system. These buttons also provide access to external lines through a line pool or external code. Assign intercom buttons under Line access in System DNs programming.

internal line

A line on your telephone dedicated to making calls to destinations inside your system. An internal line can connect you with an external caller if you use it to access a line pool.

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