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P0911588 Issue 01 Enterprise Edge Programming Operations Guide
Bit
An abbreviation for Binary Digit. A bit is the smallest unit of information
recognized by the computer. A bit has one of two values (0 or 1) to indicate off or
on.
bit error rate test
A test that checks the transmission of data across the voice and data channels
between the system and any telephone.
BPS (bits per second)
The speed of data transmission between two computers.
Bus
A collection of communication lines that carry electronic signals either between
elements on the system board or between the circuitry on the system board and any
cards plugged into the system board.
busy lamp field (BLF)
A device with a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel of indicators that shows the
status of up to 24 telephones in the system.
Byte
The amount of space required to store a single character. One byte equals eight bits.
C
Call Duration timer
A feature that lets you see how long you spent on your last call or how long you
have been on your present call.
Call Forward
A feature that forwards all the calls arriving at your telephone to another telephone
in your system. To have calls forwarded outside the system, use Line Redirection.
Call Forward No Answer
A feature that forwards all calls arriving at your telephone to another designated
telephone in your system after a specific number of rings. Call Forward No Answer
is assigned under Capabilities in Terminals and Sets programming.
Call Forward On Busy
A feature that forwards all calls at your telephone to another designated telephone
if your telephone is busy. This feature is assigned under Capabilities in Terminals
and Sets programming.
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