Hold, Switch between lines | AT&T 974 specification

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l	Hold
l	While on a call, press and release H. The LINE light
iiii	for the line on hold flashes slowly in green, and a
iiii	double-beep sounds every 30 seconds to remind you
	the call is on hold. (To turn off the reminder beep, see
	Turn hold reminder on or off on page 29.) If you
	were using the handset, you can replace the handset in
	the base unit without disconnecting the call. If you were
	using the speakerphone, the speakerphone is automatically
	turned off when you press H.
	To release hold, press and release the LINE button of the
	call on hold.
	NOTE: The phone automatically disconnects a call on
	hold after 20 minutes. To keep a call on hold longer
	than 20 minutes, release hold before 20 minutes and
	then place the call on hold again.
	NOTE: You cannot put an intercom call on hold.
	NOTE: If a line is in use, pressing Iwill place
	the line on hold and activate the intercom.
l	Switch between lines
iiii	1. Press and release Hto keep a call on the
	first line.
	2. Press and release the LINE button of another
	line to make or answer another call.
	NOTE: If you switch lines without pressing Hfirst,
	you will drop the call.

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Please also read Part 1 Important product information Contents Contents Directory operation Product overview Product overview Parts list Before you beginTools needed Your box should include Before you begin DSL users Glossary Glossary From Programmable features list Programmable Features List Covm resetPrime line Automatic Reset all Return all features To default settingsCSL delay ring Console Audible signals Tone, repeating DND modeChoose another number for this Extension Installation InstallationBattery installation Battery installation Replace the battery compartment cover and the screw Table/desk installation Recommended wiring configuration for phone system Two two-line jacks Table/desk installationConnect the handset cord Wall installation Connect the power adapter to the telephoneInitialization Check for dial tone Reverse the handset tab Wall installationConnect the telephone line cords to the telephone as shown Lines 3 Two-line Initialization Convenience ports Four one-line jacks Menu operation Menu operation Menu structure Shortcut to language menu OperationMenuRapid scroll Feature setup Feature setupSet one touch preference Extension no and the current setting Assign an extension number to your phone Turn the ringer on or off for each line Select the ringer type Set delay ring Turn auto-mute on or off Set dial mode Turn hold reminder on or off Hour and the current hour setting Set the time and date For lines 2 Turn line usage on or off for each lineMake outgoing or transfer calls Assign the prime line line preference Press or to scroll through the line choices Line 1 … Line Set automatic mode Press or to toggle between Set the scroll rate See Rapid scroll on page 22 for details Turn screen backlight on or off Turn Covm indicators on or off for each line COVMHON/OFF Reset Covm indicator L1HCOVMHRESET Program home and local area codes Assign the line group for this phone Erase all settings and return the phone to default settings ENTERResethall? Set this phone to be the Centrex console phone Set the Centrex console delayed ring time Language and the current settingSet the display language Press or to scroll through the language Telephone operation Telephone operationMake or answer a call Handset Headset OperationMake or answer a call Timer Switch between handset, headsetSpeakerphone Cancel call privacy Restore call privacyCall privacy Do not disturb Volume Redial Auto redial Redial stackOR- Press K Hold Switch between linesTurn hold reminder on or off on page 29. If you Flash MuteTemporary tone dialing To talk privately with one party Conference callsTo drop one line Transfer a call Blind transfer Transfer a call and speak to the receiving party Low battery indicatorAnswer a transferred call Lights and what they mean One touch operation One touch operation Store a number in a one touch location Store a pause in a one touch entry Store temporary touch tone signals in a one touch entryStore a flash in a one touch entry Review a one touch entry If One touch preference is set to Intercom Dial a one touch numberIf One touch preference is set to Telephone Directory operation To enter directory modeDirectory operation Use the dial pad keys and the chart below to Store a name and number in the directoryPress Dto begin working with the directory Press 2once for A, twice for B, three times for Store a pause in a directory number Store a name and number in the directory Store a temporary tone signal in a directory number Store a flash in a directory number Review directory entries Edit a directory entry Remove a name and number from the directory Dial a number from the directoryRemove all entries from the directory Intercom operation Intercom operation Basic intercom operations Handset Make an intercom call withTo step Speakerphone or headset Answer an intercom call End an intercom or page call Auto-mute off Answer a single-phoneAuto-mute on All system phones Answer a system-wide Make an intercom conference call Room monitor Caller ID operation Caller ID operation Caller ID display Call waiting Simultaneously Display screen messages Call history Message waiting and NEW Call lightView call history summary Review records in call history Call history Remove calls from call history Remove a specific call record from callHistory Remove all calls from call history Automatic mode on Dial a number from call historyDial options See Review records in call history on Save a name and number from call history to the directory Save a number from call history To a one touch location Adding a fax machine Using a fax switchAdding a fax machine General product care General product care Technical specifications Technical specificationsPower adapter Battery Case of difficulty Case of difficulty Signal not received Intercom pagingMake sure you have programmed your Intercom extension number correctly On when no line is Line lights remainConnected Line usage on or off for each line Line group for this phone on Power failure Advanced features doOperation during Screen displays Central office. To clear, see Reset Covm indicator on page 37 in FeatureSetup See Turn Covm indicator on or off for Expanding the phone system Expanding the phone systemLine groups Telephone Lines in System Private lines Telephone Lines TLs in System Setup checklist Enable the console phoneCentrex operation Centrex operation Answer a delayed ring Set ring delay durationPick up another station’s line Index Index Covm 5 Covm indicator 8, 36-37 CSL delay ring DateDefault settings Delay ring Delayed ring Dial mode Dial options Dial pad key 100 101 102 Case of difficulty, visit our service center at Advanced American Telephones. All Rights reserved