Panasonic ICX Manual
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ICX (International) issued October 2000
ICX-50-200
Chapter 3 - System Features
Section 200 - General Description
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Allows computer applications to control telephone operation
CONFERENCING
Description:
A user can conference up to three parties per conference or with additional hardware, up to eight
parties per conference. Since the system is digital, there is no internal dB loss. However,
additional dB gain/loss settings can be programmed for conference calls.
parties per conference. Since the system is digital, there is no internal dB loss. However,
additional dB gain/loss settings can be programmed for conference calls.
The ICX offers two types of conference calls. With 3-party conferencing, there is a maximum of
2 outside lines per conference. With 8-party conferencing, one extension and up to 7 outside
line parties can conference-in.
2 outside lines per conference. With 8-party conferencing, one extension and up to 7 outside
line parties can conference-in.
Benefits:
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Enables users to create their own conference calls without the use of auxiliary
equipment.
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Saves time and money associated with conferencing geographically separated
employees/customers.
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Using same operation, switching over from 3-party to 8-party conference and the
other way round is available.
Applications:
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System accommodates up to eight simultaneous three party conference calls. (The
Busy Override function can be used to set up conference calls.)
DATA SECURITY
Description:
Data Security makes it possible to prevent interruptions on a phone. This feature is often used
when the phone is hooked up to a modem, but it could also be used for confidential or sensitive
calls. Data Security can be implemented for all phone usage, or it can apply only to outside line
use.
when the phone is hooked up to a modem, but it could also be used for confidential or sensitive
calls. Data Security can be implemented for all phone usage, or it can apply only to outside line
use.
Benefits:
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Ensures confidentiality on important calls.
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Protects data transmissions from being interrupted or cut off.
Applications:
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Modem phones
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Sensitive accounts (i.e., lawyers, doctors, etc.) where confidentiality is important
DELAYED RINGING
Description:
An incoming or transferred call as well as intercom calls can be programmed to ring at a
secondary answering position if the call rings the primary answering position more than a
specified length of time. The call can be programmed to ring at one or more delay ringing
positions (including phones with BLF keys).
secondary answering position if the call rings the primary answering position more than a
specified length of time. The call can be programmed to ring at one or more delay ringing
positions (including phones with BLF keys).
Benefits:
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Ensures that a call does not go unanswered or ring for an extended period of time.
Applications:
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Any company that experiences short, temporary periods of high traffic and needs to
ensure that calls are answered