AT&T 972 Automatic Line Selection, Automatic Redial, Switching Between Lines During a Call

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TELEPHONE OPERATION

Automatic Line Selection

Automatic Line Selection is preset to be active. This means the system is preset to select a line for you when you lift the handset or press S. The system will automatically select a ringing line before an idle line, and an idle line before the primary line. If both lines are idle or ringing, the primary line is selected. If you have manually selected a line, the selection is active for five seconds and overrides automatic selection.

When Automatic Line Selection is off, the primary line will be selected unless you select a line manually.

Automatic Redial

This phone can automatically and repeatedly redial the last number you called. Press L or l, then press Awithout lifting the handset, pressing Kor pressing h. You will hear the numbers being dialed. When the call is answered, you must either lift the handset or press Kto talk.

If the called line is busy, the phone will redial every 40 seconds up to 10 times (timing begins when the phone is on hook).

To stop automatic redialing at any time, press Aagain. Lifting the handset or pressing hor Kwill also cancel automatic redial.

NOTE: This feature works only when the handset is on hook.

Switching Between Lines During a Call

During a call on one line, you can make or answer a call on the other line by pressing H. You can use the Hand LINE buttons to switch back and forth between calls as often as necessary.

Example: While using Line 1, Line 2 rings:

1Press Hto hold Line 1.

2Press lto answer the other call.

3Press Lto hang up Line 2 and return to your first call

— OR —

Press Hto hold Line 2, and press L to return to your first call.

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Contents Caller ID Telephone Part 1 Important Product InformationAdvanced American Telephones. All rights reserved Contents Before YOU Begin About SoftkeysAbout Home Area Code and Local Area Codes If for You dial Then enterAbout Caller Identification Caller ID Headset JackData Port Installation Battery InstallationConnect the line cords to the telephone Table/Desk InstallationBase Connect the line cords to your modular jacksCheck for dial tone Connect the power cordConnect the handset to the telephone Confirm Lines 1Select Primary Line Select Automatic ModeProgram Home Area Code Set Automatic Line SelectionWall Installation Connect the power cord to the phone Programming Options Reset Reset & LockLight OFF ALL Calls CombinedTelephone Operation Flash MuteSwitching Between Lines During a Call Automatic Line SelectionAutomatic Redial Conference Calls Conference Call OptionsTo place a conference call on Hold Directory Card Telephone MemoryStoring Memory Numbers One-Touch DialingViewing Memory Contents Dialing Memory NumbersErasing Memory Numbers Storing Numbers from Call History in Memory Storing a Pause or Wait in a Memory NumberCaller ID Operation Review Call HistoryRemove Call Records from History Setting Display Screen Options Display Screen MessagesPrivate # Message Waiting and NEW Call Lights Call ScreeningCall History Repeat CallsNo Calls Display Dial Display Dial OptionsCall Waiting Case of Difficulty No Dial ToneLow Battery Indicator is Displayed