AT&T SYSTEM 25 Manual page 122

Automatic Release and Automatic Hold
Automatic Release
Automatic Release is a standard feature for the DTAC, and can be administered as an
optional feature for the SLAC. With Automatic Release, the attendant can extend calls
without using the RELEASE button. This feature drops the attendant out of the call when
selecting another call appearance button. Therefore, if the attendant wants to place a call on
hold, the HOLD button must be pressed before another call appearance button is selected.
Automatic Hold
This feature applies to Switched Loop Attendant Consoles only.
The SLAC may be administered to have either Automatic Release or Automatic Hold.
The System Administrator can determine which feature the console has.
When Automatic Hold is in effect, the current call is put on hold when the attendant
selects another LOOP, FLEX DSS, FACILITY, or AUTO ICOM button. To complete the
call extending process and drop out of the call, the attendant must press RELEASE.
The attendant may also use FORCED RELEASE to drop all parties.
See the entries for "Extending Calls" on pages 3-17 and 3-21 and "Release" on page 3-43
for more information about using the Automatic Release and Automatic Hold features.
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