Getting Started

Handset main menu icons

The following icons are shown when you

press (middle soft key) in standby mode.

Icon

Feature

 

Caller List

 

Answer System*1

 

Caller Barred*2

 

SMS (Short Message Service)

 

Intercom

 

Ringer Setup

 

Time Settings

 

Initial Setup

 

Baby Monitor

 

Calendar

*1 KX-TG8561 series: page 3

*2 KX-TG8551 series: page 3

Screen saver mode

The backlight goes dark when on a call or turns off completely after 1 minute of inactivity if the handset is not on the base unit or charger.

Activate the handset display again by:

pressing MFN or MEN when on a call.

pressing MN at all other times.

Turning the power on/off

Power on

Press MN for about 1 second.

Power off

Press MN for about 2 seconds.

Initial settings

n Direct command code:

Programmable settings can be accessed by

pressing (middle soft key), # and

then the corresponding code on the dial keypad (page 27).

Example: Press (middle soft key)

#101.

n Symbol meaning: Example: MbN: Off

Press MCN or MDN to select the words in quotations.

Important:

RWhen you install the batteries for the first time, the handset may prompt you to set display language and region setting.

Perform step 2 in “Display language”,

page 15, and then press . Continue from step 2 in “Changing the unit’s region setting/Resetting the base unit”, page 36.

Display language

16 display languages are available.

1 (middle soft key) #110

2MbN: Select your desired language. a

3MN

Date and time

1 (middle soft key) #101

15

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Panasonic KX-TG8551FX Screen saver mode, Turning the power on/off, Initial settings, Display language, Date and time