Programming

callers whose calls override night mode and ring the handset (Caller ID subscribers only).

Important:

RSet the date and time beforehand (page 14).

RWe recommend turning the base unit ringer off (page 26) in addition to turning the night mode on.

RIf you have set the alarm, the alarm sounds even if the night mode is turned on.

Turning night mode on/off

1 (middle soft key) #238

2MbN: Select the desired setting. a

R If you select Off, press MN to exit.

3Enter the desired hour and minute you

wish to start this feature. a

R You can select 24-hour or 12-hour clock format (AMor PM) by

pressing .

4Enter the desired hour and minute you wish to end this feature. a

5MN

R When the night mode is set, is displayed.

Changing the start and end time

1 (middle soft key) #237

2Continue from step 3, “Turning night mode on/off”, page 30.

Setting the ring delay

This setting allows the handset to ring during night mode if the caller waits long enough. After the selected amount of time passes, the handset rings. If you select No Ringing, the handset never rings during night mode.

1 (middle soft key) #239

2MbN: Select the desired setting. a

a MN

Note:

RWhen the answering system answers the call, this feature does not work.

Selecting categories to bypass night mode

1 (middle soft key) #241

2Select your desired categories by pressing 1 to 9.

R “” is displayed next to the selected category numbers.

R To cancel a selected category, press the same dial key again. “” disappears.

3 a MN

Changing the handset name

Each handset can be given a customised name (“Bob”, “Kitchen”, etc.). This is useful when you make intercom calls between handsets. You can also select whether or not the handset name is displayed in standby mode. The default setting is No. If you select Yeswithout entering any handset name,

Handset 1to Handset 6is displayed.

1 (middle soft key) #104

2Enter the desired name (max. 10 characters; page 45).

R If not required, go to step 3.

3

4MbN: Select the desired setting. a 2 times

5MN

Incoming call barring (Caller ID subscribers only)

This feature allows the unit to reject calls from specified phone numbers that you do not want to answer such as junk calls.

When a call is received, the unit does not ring while the caller is being identified. If the phone number matches an entry in the call barred list, the unit sends out a busy tone to the caller, and then disconnects the call.

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Panasonic KX-TG8163AL, KX-TG8162AL Changing the handset name, Incoming call barring Caller ID subscribers only