Mute; Temporary Tone Dialing - AT&T TL96371 User Manual

Telephone operation
Options while on calls

Mute

Use the mute function to turn off the microphone. You can hear the caller,
but the caller cannot hear you.
To mute a call:
• While on a call, press MUTE/
telephone base. When mute is on, the handset and telephone base show
Microphone off for a few seconds and the MUTE icon appears until the
mute function is turned off.
To take a call off mute:
• Press MUTE/
base and resume speaking. When mute is off, Microphone on appears
temporarily on the handset and telephone base.
Mute is automatically canceled when you end the call.

Temporary tone dialing

If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can switch from pulse to touch-tone
dialing temporarily during a call. This is useful if you need to send touch-tone
signals to access your telephone banking or long distance services.
During a call:
1. Press TONE
2. Use the dialing keys to enter the relevant number. The telephone sends
touch-tone signals.
3. The telephone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode after you end
the call.
on the handset, or press MUTE on the telephone
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on the handset or telephone base.
on the handset, or press MUTE on the
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