Become familiar with the options your phone offers.
Teleconference meetings are useful for gathering the parties needed for a specific conversation even though some may be remotely located, or when a person-to-person meeting is not possible for all concerned. There are times when you need to mute your phone while another person is talking, particularly if you are at a location where there is substantial background noise. You may also need to mute the teleconference when you have to have a private conversation with someone at your specific location.
Instructions
1. Read the manual for your telephone equipment to find out the method for muting. Muting your conversation may be as simple as pressing the mute button. Be aware when the mute button is on or off, and be sure to turn it back on when you want to join the conversation with your own input.
2. Get familiar with your teleconferencing connection. AT&T is a commonly used teleconferencing system. This system, like others you might be using, allows you to mute a call by pressing certain option codes--for instance, "*6" from your phone keypad--while in a session.
3. Use a headset with a mute button and press this when you need to mute the conversation. Many offer mute indicators such as flashing lights that can keep you focused on what your mute state is. They might be equipped as well with a control that lets you turn the volume up or down as needed at each stage of the conversation.
