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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. The outside line call must be established first because an intercom call cannot be placed on hold.

iiiipp	1.	Make or answer a call.
iiiipp	2.	Press and release H.
	3.	Call someone on another line.
	4.	When this call is answered, press C.
		The three-party conference begins immediately.
	5.	To end a conference call, hang up. All parties
		will disconnect.

To talk privately with one party:

1.Press Hto place both lines on hold.

2.Press a LINE button to talk privately with the person on that line.

3.Press Cto resume the conference call.

NOTE: An intercom call cannot be placed on hold. If one party is on the intercom, that party will be dropped from the call if you press H.

To drop one line:

Press the LINE button of the party you want to keep.

The other line will be dropped.

NOTE: Occasionally, the far-end parties on a conference call might not hear one another.

NOTE: If you are experiencing difficulty in using the conference features on this phone, please consider using AT&T’s complete line of teleconference services to find a solution that best meets your needs. AT&T TeleConference Services reduces travel time and expense while increasing productivity wherever people are located allowing you to host truly virtual meetings and share important information real time. To sign up for AT&T TeleConference Services, go to: www.att.com/orderconference for details.

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AT&T 974 user manual Conference calls, To talk privately with one party, To drop one line

Contents

Please also read Part 1 Important product information Contents Contents Directory operation Product overview Product overview Tools needed Parts listBefore you begin Your box should include Before you begin DSL users Glossary Glossary From Programmable features list Prime line Programmable Features ListCovm reset Automatic CSL delay ring Reset allReturn all features To default settings Console Choose another number for this Audible signalsTone, repeating DND mode Extension Installation InstallationBattery installation Battery installation Replace the battery compartment cover and the screw Table/desk installation Recommended wiring configuration for phone system Table/desk installation Two two-line jacksConnect the handset cord Initialization Wall installationConnect the power adapter to the telephone Check for dial tone Wall installation Reverse the handset tabConnect 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 OperationMenu Shortcut to language menuRapid 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 Turn line usage on or off for each line For lines 2Make 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 display language Set the Centrex console delayed ring timeLanguage and the current setting Press or to scroll through the language Make or answer a call Telephone operationTelephone operation Handset Operation HeadsetMake or answer a call Switch between handset, headset TimerSpeakerphone Call privacy Cancel call privacyRestore call privacy Do not disturb Volume Redial Redial stack Auto redialOR- Press K Switch between lines HoldTurn hold reminder on or off on page 29. If you Mute FlashTemporary tone dialing Conference calls To talk privately with one partyTo drop one line Transfer a call Blind transfer Low battery indicator Transfer a call and speak to the receiving partyAnswer a transferred call Lights and what they mean One touch operation One touch operation Store a number in a one touch location Store temporary touch tone signals in a one touch entry Store a pause in a one touch entryStore a flash in a one touch entry Review a one touch entry Dial a one touch number If One touch preference is set to IntercomIf One touch preference is set to Telephone To enter directory mode Directory operationDirectory operation Press Dto begin working with the directory Use the dial pad keys and the chart below toStore a name and number in 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 Dial a number from the directory Remove a name and number from the directoryRemove all entries from the directory Intercom operation Intercom operation Basic intercom operations Make an intercom call with HandsetTo step Speakerphone or headset Answer an intercom call End an intercom or page call Answer a single-phone Auto-mute offAuto-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 Message waiting and NEW Call light Call historyView call history summary Review records in call history Call history History Remove calls from call historyRemove a specific call record from call Remove all calls from call history Dial options Automatic mode onDial a number from call history 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 Using a fax switch Adding a fax machineAdding a fax machine General product care General product care Power adapter Technical specificationsTechnical specifications Battery Case of difficulty Case of difficulty Make sure you have programmed your Signal not receivedIntercom paging Intercom extension number correctly Connected Line usage on or off for each line On when no line isLine lights remain Line group for this phone on Operation during Power failureAdvanced features do Screen displays Setup Central office. To clear, see ResetCovm indicator on page 37 in Feature 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 Centrex operation Setup checklistEnable the console phone Centrex operation Set ring delay duration Answer a delayed ringPick up another station’s line Index Index Default settings Delay ring Delayed ring Covm 5 Covm indicator 8, 36-37CSL delay ring Date Dial mode Dial options Dial pad key 100 101 102 Case of difficulty, visit our service center at Advanced American Telephones. All Rights reserved