Switching Between Lines During A Call; Conference Calls; Conference Call Options - AT&T 272 User Manual

Switching Between Lines During a Call

During a call on one line, you can make or answer a call on the other line by
pressing H. You can use the H and line buttons (L and l) to
switch back and forth between calls as often as necessary.
For example, if you're using Line 1 and Line 2 rings:
1 Press H to hold Line 1.
2 Press l to answer the other call.
3 Press L to hang up Line 2 and return to your first call
— OR —
Press H to hold Line 2, and press L to return to your first call.

Conference Calls

You can use both lines at the same time to set up a three-way conference call.
1 Make or answer a call and press H.
2
Establish a call on the other line.
3
Press F.
4
Hang up to end a conference call.
If one caller hangs up during a conference call, you might hear 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.

Conference Call Options

Placing a Conference Call on Hold
1 Press H to hold both lines.
2
Press F to release Hold and continue your conference call.
Talking Privately with One Caller
1
Press H.
2 Press the line button of the person with whom you want to speak
privately.
3 Press F to continue your conference call.
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