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Beyond the Basics
Glossary
Accessory Handset — This phone system is expandable: one base supports a total of ten 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 and it is offered to users on a subscription basis. With this service, you can see the name and number of incoming callers.
CIDCW — Caller ID on Call Waiting is available from your telephone provider and it is offered to users on a subscription basis. With this service, you can see incoming caller information while on another call.
CW Deluxe or Call Waiting Deluxe — Call Waiting Deluxe is available from your telephone provider and it is offered to users on a subscription basis. With this service and while on an existing phone call, you can use additional menu options when a new caller rings you.
DirectLinkTM — If you have accessory handsets on your system, you can use two handsets as
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 you have to make sure the phone is not currently being used.
Standby — The handset or the base is not in use. No line has been activated. No dial tone is present.
Station — Any handset or the base.
Talk — A telephone line has been activated on the handset or the base, enabling a dial tone.
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