Beyond the Basics

Glossary

Accessory Handset — This phone system is expandable: one base supports a total of four handsets. The accessory handset is a handset that is compatible with this model.

Base — The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls.

CID — Caller ID is available from your telephone provider. With this service, you can see the name and number of incoming callers.

CW Deluxe or Call Waiting Deluxe — Call Waiting Deluxe is offered by your telephone provider. This service gives you different options when you have a waiting call.

CID/CW or CIDCW — Caller ID on Call Waiting is available from your telephone provider. With this service, you can see incoming caller information while on another call.

Charger — A cradle that comes with an accessory handset and charges the handset battery. It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line.

DirectLinkTM — If you have accessory handsets on your system, you can use two handsets as 2-way radios.

Global Settings — Apply to registered handsets and the base. If you change something under the global menu, you change it for all registered handsets and the base. Only one handset can change global settings at a time, and the phone must be in standby.

Standby — The handset is not in use. If it is off the cradle, no line has been activated. No dial tone is present.

Station — Any handset or the base.

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