Telephone operation, Switching between lines during a call, Conference calls – AT&T 272 User Manual

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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.

TELEPHONE OPERATION

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