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The Office
Procedures and Technology
Chapter 12
Telephone Systems and
Procedures
Copyright 2003 by South-Western, a division of Thomson Learning
Transmitting Information Using
Telephone Technology
Telecommunications
 Telephone
lines
Satellite
 Electronic
transfer of information over a

dishes
distance

Older
analog lines
are being replaced with
 Communication
satellites
receive
digital
 Many
of information
can be sent
microwave
 Playforms
anlines
important
role in worldwide
signals
electronically
 Digital
signals transmit large amounts of data
communications
from
fast
speeds

and video
orbiting
 Voice
Communicate
with satellite
earth stations to
Key
Term
data
 transmit
Datasatellites
andand
textreceive
Modem: a conversion device for

Images
at
digital and analog data
Topic 12-1 Telephone Technology and Services
Slide 2
Image Communication Systems

Facsimile technology
 Transfers images
 Videoconferencing
electronically using
telephone lines
 Allows two-way voice and video communication
 Features
between people at different locations
A fax cover

 Procedures
Web
conferences may be conducted using
sheet
should
be sent
with
computers
and a private computer network or the
each fax
Internet
transmission
Topic 12-1 Telephone Technology and Services
Slide 3
Voice Communication Systems

Centralized systems
 Route calls
into and
going out ofsystems
an
 Common
features
of telephone
organization

Auto
 Voiceredial
mail systems  Call waiting
Allblock
calls are handled
by a single computer or
Call
 Conferencing
 Messagingtelephone
systems that
use computers and
 Specialized
equipment
operator
switchboard
 Caller ID
 Memory
telephones

Mobile
telephone
equipment
 Conference
call services
 Call
queuing
 Speakerphone
Key Term
Can
record,
send,
store, and
retrieve
voice

Features
for
impairments

Call
return
Automated
attendant:
computerized
 Operator-dialed service
messages
system for handling telephone calls
 Dial-in service
Topic 12-1 Telephone Technology and Services
Slide 4
Telephone Service Providers
Offer a variety of equipment in many price
ranges
A sample of one
 Local
telephone company provides local call
long-distance
carrier’s rate
service
periods for
 Customers
direct-dial calls may choose from a variety of
providers for long-distance service

Topic 12-1 Telephone Technology and Services
Slide 5
Integration of Telecommunications
Technologies

Telephony


The integration of computer and telephone
technologies
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)


A set of interface standards
Enables many types of computers and
electronic devices to communicate
Topic 12-1 Telephone Technology and Services
Slide 6
Focus On …
Voice Mail
 A
computerized
voicesystem
messaging
system
Use
your voice mail
effectively
 Use
is a
widespread
in message
business
 Prepare
a complete
and professional message
Leave
professional

thename,
message
yourself
 Proper
must
be followed
to avoid
 Record
Stateprocedures
your
your
telephone
number,
and
creating
a negative
impression
reason
fortothe
call
 the
Refer
callers
someone
else if you will be out






for
several
days
Speak
slowly
and distinctly
Check
your
mailnames
frequently
Spell out
anyvoice
difficult
Return
calls as soon as
Do not communicate
badpossible
news in a message
Answer your telephone most of the time rather
than letting voice mail answer
Topic 12-1 Telephone Technology and Services
Slide 7
Making a Favorable First
Impression
Your voice
 Your
speaking skills
 Tone

Your attitude
 Pronunciation
Pace
 Your
attitude
is reflected in

Volume
yourisvoice
 Grammar
Attitude
transmitted through your tone and
when
 manner
Vocabulary
ofyou
speech Key Term
speak to
Modulation: controlling the volume
 Strivecallers
to project a of
sincere,
speech positive attitude
Topic 12-2 Effective Telephone Communications
Slide 8
Incoming Telephone
Communications
Proper telephone techniques
Information on
 Effective
procedures
 Answertelephone
promptly

a message
Giving information
 Screening
calls
Identify
yourself
form
should
recorded
Handling
difficult
 Placing
a be
caller
oncallers
hold
Assist
the
caller
accurately and
Handlinglegibly
personal
 Transferring
Conclude
thecalls
call telephone
Taking messages
 Handling
a disconnected
Topic 12-2 Effective Telephone Communications
calls
call
Slide 9
Outgoing Telephone
Communications
Planning calls
 Time
zones
 Dates
and times of meetings or events that





relate
thezones
call in other cities to ensure that
Checkto
time
calls
are
placed
during
business/office
hours
Documents
that
relate to
the topic
This
Web
site
providescalls
International
may
require calling before or
Questions
youthe
want
to ask
official U.S.
after
your
normal
Pen and
paper
forbusiness
notes hours
time
in various
time zones
Topic 12-2 Effective Telephone Communications
Slide 10
Outgoing Telephone
Communications

Using directories
 Local directories
 Long-distance
service

and
company
 Personal
Direct-dial
calls
 Toll-free
service



directories
Computerized
directories calls
Specialized long-distance
Directory
assistancecalls
 Person-to-person
 Collect
calls
 Conference calls
 Telephone credit cards
Topic 12-2 Effective Telephone Communications
Slide 11
Controlling Telephone Costs
Use direct dialing for most calls
 Plan calls so time is spent efficiently
 Call when rates are lowest
 Notify the operator when you reach a wrong
number
 Compare rate plans and promotions
 Learn to use the features of your telephone
system

Topic 12-2 Effective Telephone Communications
Slide 12