Polycom 9000-Series Telephone User Manual


 
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About This Guide
Purpose
This guide is intended for the System Manager. It explains what Releases 1.0, 1.1,
2.0 and 3.0 of the PARTNER® Advanced Communications System (ACS) can do,
provides instructions for programming and using the system, and tells how to get
the most out of the system’s many features and capabilities. The descriptions
apply to all releases unless specifically identified as features available with
Release 1.1, Release 2.0 and Release 3.0, or with Release 3.0 only.
Terminology
Throughout this guide, the PARTNER Advanced Communications System is
referred to simply as the system and Lucent Technologies telephones specifically
designed to work with the system are called system phones. You can also use
industry-standard telephones with the system, which are referred to as standard
phones in this guide. Finally, the PARTNER MAIL VS® or PARTNER MAIL® Voice
Messaging System, which you may have connected to the system, is referred to
as the voice messaging system.
How to Use This Guide
For information about the following topics, refer to the appropriate chapter:
Getting Acquainted.
Chapter 1 provides an overview of system features
and hardware components.
Programming the System.
You can change your system’s settings easily
to accommodate new or expanding needs. Chapter 2 provides general
programming information, while Chapter 5 provides detailed instructions
for programming specific system features.
Training Co-Workers.
Chapter 3 explains how system and standard
phones work with the system. To help train co-workers on telephone
basics, you can share this information with them.