Telephone operation

Options while on calls

Mute

Mute allows you to hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you.

To activate this feature, press and release MUTE. The MUTE light goes on.

To return to the conversation, press and release MUTE again.

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

Flash

Use FLASH instead of the switchhook to activate telephone service provider subscriber services such as call waiting or three-way calling.

NOTE: During a conference call, flash works only on Line 1.

Conference calls

You can use both lines at the same time to set up a three-way conference call.

. When on a call, press HOLD.

2.Establish a call on the other line.

3.Press CONFERENCE. All three parties are connected to the same call.

To end a conference call, hang up.

If one caller hangs up during a conference call, there may be a dial tone. Press the LINE button of the remaining call to disconnect the other line and eliminate the dial tone.

NOTE: Under certain circumstances, the other parties on a conference call may not hear one another clearly.

Place a conference call on hold

. Press HOLD to hold both lines.

2.Press CONFERENCE to release hold and continue the conference call.

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AT&T 993 2-Line user manual Mute, Conference calls, To end a conference call, hang up, Place a conference call on hold