What's Included
- AT&T DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering System
- 1 handset
- 2 batteries, 2 AC adapters
- Charging cradle
- Owner's manual
Bluetooth
A wireless technology that pairs Bluetooth enabled products. Extremly useful for headsets. For added convenience look for a dual purpose Bluetooth headset that connects to your office phone and cell phone at the same time.
Caller ID (CID)
The "called from" name and number that is transmitted and displayed over telephone lines. The caller has the ability to block delivery of this information by dialing 67 before dialing the destination number.
DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications)
A digital wireless telephone technology that is expected to make cordless phones much more common in both businesses and homes in the future. Formerly called the Digital European Cordless Telecommunications standard because it was developed by European companies, DECT's present name reflects its global acceptance. Like another important wireless standard, Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), DECT uses time division multiple access (TDMA) to transmit radio signals to phones. Whereas GSM is optimized for mobile travel over large areas, DECT is designed especially for a smaller area with a large number of users, such as in cities and corporate complexes. A user can have a telephone equipped for both GSM and DECT (this is known as a dual-mode phone) and they can operate seamlessly.
Hold
A business feature where a call is temporarily held by the KSU or Server and the caller typically hears music or an announcement during this time. Hold is used while sending the caller to another extension, while setting up a conference call, or while answering another call or simply when looking up information.
LCD
The acronym for "Liquid Crystal Display". The most commonly used technology for numeric/text or graphical displays.
Line Cord
The straight modular cord that connects the phone to the wall jack. The standard phone line cord typically only has 2 conductors and an RJ11 plug. On an IP telephone the term "patch cord" is generally used as this is a data grade cord with 8 conductors and an RJ45 plug.
Speakerphone
A phone that has a microphone and a speaker that allows you to talk to your caller without lifting the handset. This is best used in private offices and when multi party conferencing is required. Never use a speakerphone in a noisy environment.
Telephone Line (Line)
A single line that connects a subscriber (you) with the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) a.k.a. "the phone company". Lines may be either analog or digital.
Transfer
This business feature allows an employee to send a call to another phone without having to announce the call first. This is the typical means for moving a call through a PBX phone system.
