Specifications

Extension jack
The six jacks on the lower half of 206 modules that
allow you to connect phones (or other
telecommunications devices) to the control unit.
Extension number
The number assigned to each extension jack on a
206 module. Extension jack numbers run
consecutively from 10 through 33 for the PARTNER
Plus system and 10 through 57 for the PARTNER
II
system. They are used for intercom calling.
Extension Programming
A method of telephone programming that lets users
program their own extensions from their system
phones. See also Centralized Telephone
Programming.
G
Group Call Distribution
A communications system feature that directs
incoming calls on specific lines to a hunt group for
either Automated Attendant Service or CO Line
Coverage. See also Hunt Group, VMS Hunt Group,
Automated Attendant Service, and CO Line
Coverage.
H
Hunt Group
A group of extensions that takes incoming or
transferred calls in round-robin fashion. Calls to the
hunt group are directed to the first available
extension in the group, with the extension that
answered most recently being the last one in the
hunt order. See also VMS Hunt Group and Calling
Group.
I
Immediate Call Handling
A communications system feature that allows the
Automated Attendant Service to answer every
incoming outside call on specified lines (on the
second ring) and play the Automated Attendant
Service day or night menu.
Industry-standard device
A telephone or other telecommunications device
that can be connected directly to the public
telephone network. See also Standard phone.
Intercom call
A call that is made to another system exlension.
L
Line jack
The location on 206 and 400 modules that allows
you to connect outside lines to the control unit.
Line number
The number assigned to each line jack on a 206 or
400 module. Line jack numbers run consecutively
from 01 through 12 (for a PARTNER Plus system) or
from 01 through 24 (for a PARTNER
II system).
Line Ownership
A voice messaging system feature that lets a
subscriber’s extension (mailbox) be assigned as
the owner of a covered line. When a call comes in
on the covered line, the system routes the caller to
the mailbox specified as the line owner if the call is
not answered. See also CO Line Coverage and
Group Call Distribution.
M
Mailbox
A storage area for messages associated with a
system subscriber.
Mailbox password
A 1-4 digit number that subscribers enter to log in to
the voice messaging system. A password is used
to keep messages confidential.
Menu definition
A voice messaging system feature that lets you
customize the Automated Attendant Service transfer
options available to outside callers.
Menu prompt
The customized day or night message that a caller
hears after the Automated Attendant Service
answers an outside call.
GL-2 Glossary