Dial: Rotating disk or push-button assembly used for entering digits and accessing features.

Direct-In-Dial: A telephone number which rings directly at a person's desk; the call does not go through an operator or receptionist. (See also Private Branch Exchange below).

Handset: The portion of the telephone containing the transmitter and receiver which is hand held when the telephone is in use.

Handset Cord: The coiled connection between the handset and the base of the telephone.

Hookflash: The process of pressing the switchhook down for one-half second and releasing. The Hookflash is used to access system features. (Refer to Introduction above for further information about hookflash.)

Hunt Group: A series of telephones or telephone numbers on multi-button or single-line phones, which search for a free line when the main number is called. If the first line is busy, the call will ring at the next available line. Members of a hunt group are often referred to as terminals or "terms" of the main number.

Key Telephone System: Electronic (EKS) or electromechanical (KS) telephone system allowing several users access to the same lines. Telephone instruments are usually multi-button (line) sets with a hold button and internal intercom features.

Mounting cord: The connection between the base of the telephone and the wall or floor.

On-hook: The handset is in the cradle.

Off-hook: You are talking, the handset is in your hand.

Private Branch Exchange (PBX): Local departmental automatic telephone system providing internal features and connection of extensions as well as access to the UT campus and public network. (See also Direct-in-Dial, above.)

Receiver: The earpiece or portion of the handset through which you hear the other party's voice.

Station Number: The last five-digits of an on-campus phone number. (Also used to refer to a two- or three-digit intercom number or a three-digit PBX extension.)

Switchhook: A device in the cradle, on the side, or on the top of the telephone which signals the status of the telephone to the switching equipment; on-hook (not in use), or off-hook (in use).

Transmitter: The portion of the handset into which you speak.

Notes

• Dialing 71 on a rotary dial telephone is equivalent to the * on a tone dial telephone.

• Dialing # after some phone numbers or a speed call number will speed up the completion of that call. There is no rotary dial equivalent for a #.

• Features are activated by either a two-digit code xx or an asterisk followed by a two-digit code *xx. Be sure to note the difference when attempting new features.