Siemens M34 - Manual (Page 28)

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Glossary
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Glossary
A
Access code
Can be set in the base station as the access code for all outgoing calls. This is necessary,
for example, on a PABX that expects 0 or 1 for opening an outside line.
ACN International (trunk prefix)
Can be preset in the base station as the access code for all calls abroad (international)
or other local networks (national).
Answering machine (AM)
An answering machine accepts calls and records voice messages. There are various
designs of answering machine: base stations can be equipped with an internal answer-
ing machine function. Analogue answering machines may be connected to a base sta-
tion. Some network provider offer an answering machine function on the public tele-
phone network.
Authorisation
Internal devices can be blocked in the base station for certain types of connection. From
certain devices, e. g. devices only approved for internal calls, no connections can be
made with external phone numbers. Calling an emergency number is always possible.
B
B-channel
Use channel of an ISDN line with a transmission speed of 64 kbit/s. There are normally
two B-channels on an ISDN line. This allows two calls to be made via the public tele-
phone network at the same time. For dial-up connections, both B-channels can be bun-
dled to increase the transmission speed.
Block dialling
You first of all enter the complete number and then correct it as necessary. Then lift the
receiver or press the call key to dial the number.
Bluetooth
New technology for wireless transmission of data. Bluetooth permits wireless transmis-
sion of voice and multi-media data over a range of a few meters. The range of the con-
nection depending on the technical features of the connected device. Unlike with infra-
red transmission, Bluetooth devices do not need to be in line of sight.