Panasonic KX-TG8561FX, KX-TG8551FX operating instructions Night mode, Changing the handset name

Programming

Night mode

Night mode allows you to select a period of time during which the handset will not ring for outside calls. This feature is useful for time periods when you do not want to be disturbed, for example, while sleeping. Night mode can be set for each handset.

For personal phonebook (page 22), you can also select categories of callers whose calls override night mode and ring the handset (Caller ID subscribers only).

Important:

RSet the date and time beforehand (page 15).

RWe recommend turning the base unit ringer off (page 30) in addition to turning the night mode on. (KX-TG8561 series: page 3)

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 (“AM” or “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 34.

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. (KX-TG8561 series: page 3)

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 “Yes” without entering any handset name,

“Handset 1” to “Handset 6” is displayed.

1 (middle soft key) #104

2Enter the desired name (max. 10 characters; page 54).

R If not required, go to step 3.

3

4MbN: Select the desired setting. a 2 times

5MN

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