AT&T 944 user manual Mute, Flash, Temporary Tone Dialing, Conference Calls

TELEPHONE OPERATION

Mute

This feature lets you mute the telephone so that you can hear the other party, but the other party can’t hear you.

To activate this feature, press and release M. The MUTE light goes on. To return to the conversation, press and release Magain.

NOTE: Switching from handset to speakerphone or headset, or from speakerphone or headset to handset, changing lines, and putting a call on hold also cancel Mute.

Flash

Use Finstead of the switchhook to activate telephone company subscriber services such as Call Waiting or Three-Way Calling.

To adjust the length of the Flash signal, see “Set the Flash Time” in

FEATURE SET UP.

Temporary Tone Dialing

If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing t. This is useful if you need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long-distance services.

1Dial the number.

2Press and release t. Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals.

3After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to rotary service.

Conference Calls

This feature lets you set up a three-party call by using two lines at the same time. You can also join an intercom call with a call on an outside line.

1Make or answer a call.

2Press and release H.

3Call someone on another line.

4When this call is answered, press C. The three-party conference begins immediately.

5To end a conference call, hang up. All parties will disconnect.

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