Panasonic KX-TG8551FX, KX-TG8561FX operating instructions Useful features during a call

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Making/Answering Calls

Auto talk

You can answer calls simply by lifting the handset off the base unit or charger. You do not need to press MN. To turn this feature on, see page 31.

Adjusting the handset ringer volume

nWhile the handset is ringing for an incoming call:

Press MDN or MCN repeatedly to select the desired volume.

nProgramming the volume beforehand:

1 (middle soft key) #160 2 MbN: Select the desired volume.

3 a MN

Temporary handset ringer off

While the handset is ringing for a call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing

.

Useful features during a call

Hold

This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold.

1Press during an outside call.

2 MbN: “Hold” a

3To release hold, press MN.

R Another handset user can take the call by pressing MN.

Note:

RIf a call is kept on hold for more than 9 minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound and the ringer indicator flashes rapidly. After 1 additional minute on hold, the call is disconnected.

RIf another phone is connected to the same line, you can also take the call by lifting its handset.

Mute

While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you.

1Press during conversation.

R flashes.

2To return to the conversation, press again.

Recall/flash

MR/ECON allows you to use the special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call, or accessing optional telephone services.

Note:

RTo change the recall/flash time, see page 31.

For call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service users

To use call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID, you must first subscribe with your service provider/telephone company.

This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone. If you receive a call while on the phone, you will hear a call waiting tone.

If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services, the 2nd caller’s information is displayed after you hear the call waiting tone on the handset.

1Press MR/ECON to answer the 2nd call.

2 To switch between calls, press MR/ECON.

Note:

RPlease contact your service provider/ telephone company for details and availability of this service in your area.

Temporary tone dialling (for rotary/pulse service users)

You can temporarily switch the dialling mode to tone when you need to access touch-tone services (for example, answering services,

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Contents Digital Cordless Answering System Digital Cordless PhoneThank you for purchasing a Panasonic product Table of Contents Model composition Accessory informationSupplied accessories Feature differencesModel number Additional/replacement accessoriesAccessory item Expanding your phone systemAttach your purchase receipt here General informationFor your future reference Declaration of ConformityFor your safety Base unit location/avoiding noise Important safety instructionsBattery For best performanceDo not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder Other informationRoutine care For business users in the European UnionSpecifications Connections Setting upBattery installation Battery chargingIcon Battery level Battery levelOperation Operating time Navigator key ControlsHandset Base unitMeaning DisplayHandset display items KX-TG8561 seriesIcon Action Handset soft key iconsLine UseDisplay language Screen saver modeTurning the power on/off Initial settingsProgramming the display mode beforehand One touch eco modeDisplay mode Dialling modeMbN Select the desired setting. a Making calls Making a call using the redial listAnswering calls Useful features during a call Recording a telephone conversation Power back-up operationKey lock Handset equalizerWhen only 1 handset is registered Making calls during a power failureChanging category names PhonebookAdding entries CategoriesSearching by query Finding and calling from a phonebook entryScrolling through all entries Searching by first characterChain dial Copying phonebook entriesEditing entries Erasing entriesMbN Copy All a Copying multi entriesCopying all entries To copy to the personal phonebookSpeed dial Display the menu tree and direct command code table Programmable settingsRings Auto Recording Time*2 Minute Settings Number of Rings*2Receive List Send List Create Settings Ringer Volume HandsetTime Adjustment *2, *10 Caller ID Night Mode On/OffRing Delay 30 sec Memo Alarm Alarm1-5 OnceOn/Off Night Mode Ringer Setup Ringer VolumeHandset Ringer Volume Night ModeMsec # 160 msec Privacy Mode *2, *17 Display Setup Wallpaper *11 Wallpaper1Colour2 Display Mode Multi Items Line Setup Dial Mode *2 Pulse 2 ToneSensitivity Level Power Failure AutoLanguage Display EnglishOnce AlarmSpecial programming Česká rep. = 100 msec. Slovensko = 100 msecChanging the handset name Night modeStoring unwanted callers Setting call restrictionIncoming call barring Caller ID subscribers only Changing the base unit PIN Personal Identification NumberČeská rep. = Czech Slovensko = Slovakia Changing the unit’s region setting/Resetting the base unitCalendar/Schedule Adding a new entryEditing an entry MbN Select the desired alarm tone. a TimesBaby monitor Viewing entriesTurning off the baby monitor Setting the baby monitorTo monitor with a handset To monitor from an outside lineAnswering the baby monitor Registering a unitOperating additional units Deregistering a handset Cancelling a base unitRegistering a handset to a base unit Selecting a base unitDect repeater Setting the repeater modeIncreasing the range of the base unit Do not use more than one repeater at a timeCategory ringer tone Using Caller ID serviceCaller ID features Caller listErasing all caller information Viewing the caller list and calling backEditing a caller’s phone number before calling back Erasing selected caller informationSending a message Using SMSTurning SMS on/off Storing SMS message centre numbersReading a received message Receiving a messageEditing/sending a saved message Erasing saved messagesOther settings Memory capacity including your greeting message Answering systemTurning the answering system on/off Greeting messagePlaying back the greeting message Listening to messages using the base unitListening to messages using the handset Recording your greeting messageCalling back Caller ID subscribers only Remote operationListening to messages from the message list Operating the answering systemAnswering system settings Caller’s recording time For voice mail service subscribersMiddle soft key #211 MbN Select the desired setting. a If your service provider/telephone company cannot do thisVoice mail service Handset locator IntercomTransferring calls, conference calls Alphabet character table ABC When the unit displays the character entry screenCharacter entry Character entry modesExtended 2 character table Not available for SMS Greek character tableExtended 1 character table Following are used for both uppercase and lowercaseTG855161FXen-en0427ver021.56 2012/04/27 Cause/solution Error messagesDisplay message General use TroubleshootingProgrammable settings ProblemMaking/answering calls, intercom Battery rechargeFD is displayed FE is displayed SMS Short Message ServiceCaller ID Cannot make a callLiquid damage Answering systemE0 is displayed To attach Belt clipIndex PNQX5210ZA TT0412KM0 a FX-2/3Sales Department Czech Slovakia Romania
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