Terms you should know
programmable layers. These keys are also used to configure parameters in the Telephone Options menu.
Special dial tone
The three consecutive tones followed by dial tone that you hear when accessing IP Phone features.
Station Control Password (SCPW)
Enables security features on your phone to prevent others from making calls from your IP Phone 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 a call or you receive a dial tone to make a call.
User interface
Screen displays that interact with the end user as a result of an action or event.
Visual Alerter/Message Waiting indicator
An LCD or an LED that flashes to indicate that a message is waiting or when the ringer is on.
