Item Meaning
Baby monitor is activated.
The name/number displayed
next to the icon indicates the
monitoring unit. (page 37)
Line in
use
Someone is using the line.
IN USE
Answering system is being
used by another handset or
the base unit.
*2
*1 Caller ID subscribers only
*2 KX-TG8561 series: page 3
*3 SMS users only
*4 Voice mail subscribers only
Base unit display items
n KX-TG8561 series: page 3
Item Meaning
- - “Greeting Only” is
selected as the caller’s
recording time. In this case,
the answering system
answers calls with a greeting
message and caller
messages are not recorded.
(page 51)
Handset soft key icons
Icon Action
Returns to the previous screen or
outside call.
Displays the menu.
Accepts the current selection.
Displays a previously dialled
phone number.
Makes a call. (page 18)
Temporarily turns off the ringer
for incoming calls. (page 19)
Sets 24-hour or 12-hour clock
format. (page 16)
Icon Action
Switches the wallpaper to display
with or without date and time.
(page 32)
Places a call on hold.
Opens the shared phonebook.
Opens the personal phonebook.
Allows you to edit phone
numbers. (page 35, 43)
Adds new entry. (page 26, 35)
Displays the phonebook search
menu.
Turns the key lock feature off.
(page 20)
Stops alarm or schedule alarm.
(page 33, 37)
Snooze button on the alarm.
(page 33)
Selects a character entry mode.
Selects entries, categories, or
handsets. (page 25, 33)
Plays a message.
*1
Stops recording or playback.
*1
Stores phone numbers.
(page 18, 35, 43)
Inserts a dialling pause.
Erases the selected item or
returns to the outside call.
Switches display mode between
single item and multiple items.
(page 16)
Displays the detailed schedule.
Displays the schedule list.
Allows you to make an intercom
call. (page 53)
Erases a number/character.
Puts the call on mute.
*1 KX-TG8561 series: page 3
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