AT&T 8434 User Manual

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stored number

A telephone number which has been programmed and stored as a

1-, 2-, or 3-digit list item for use with Abbreviated Dialing. It can be a complete or
partial telephone number, an extension number, or a feature or trunk code. Once
programmed, a number can be accessed by first dialing the list, then the list item
digit(s) under which it is stored. If the number is stored on an [

AD xxxxx

] , the

number can be accessed by simply pressing that button, and then dialing the
appropriate entry number.

switch

The device that makes connections for all voice and data calls for a

network, and which contains software for features. Also known as a system,
switching system, or PBX (private branch exchange). Your switch is either an
AT&T DEFINITY Communications System Generic 1 or Generic 3 or
System 75.

system list

One of the four types of Abbreviated Dialing lists; programmable only

by the system manager. Contains telephone numbers helpful to all system users,
and stores each of those numbers as a 2-digit list item.

system manager

The person responsible for specifying and managing the

operation of features for all the voice and data equipment in your network.

System 75

The AT&T switch to which you may be connected. (Your voice terminal

may be connected to DEFINITY Communications System Generic 1 or Generic 3
instead.) Both System 75 and DEFINITY Generic 1 and Generic 3 are
communications systems which transmit and receive voice and data signals for all
communications equipment in your network.

trunk

A telecommunications channel between your switch and the public network.

Trunks of the same kind connecting to the same end points are assigned to the same
trunk group.

trunk code

A dial code of one, two, or three digits which you dial to access a trunk

group to place an outside call.

voice terminal

A telephone equipped with an array of specifically designed features

(for example, call appearance/feature buttons, Message light, etc.) and functional
capabilities that distinguish it from a conventional telephone.