Item Meaning
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-TG6821 series: page 3
*3 SMS users only
*4 Voice mail subscribers only
Base unit display items
n KX-TG6821 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 49)
Handset soft key icons
Icon Action
Returns to the previous screen or
outside call.
Displays the menu.
OK Accepts the current selection.
Makes a call. (page 19)
Temporarily turns off the ringer
for incoming calls. (page 20)
Places a call on hold.
Opens the phonebook.
Allows you to edit phone
numbers. (page 33)
Adds new entry. (page 25, 33)
Displays the character entry
mode for phonebook search.
(page 23)
Icon Action
Turns the key lock feature off.
(page 21)
Stops alarm. (page 32)
Snooze button on the alarm.
(page 32)
Selects entries or handsets.
(page 17, 32)
n
Stops recording or playback.
*1
Stores phone numbers.
(page 19)
Erases the selected item.
Allows you to make an intercom
call. (page 51)
C Erases a number/character.
Puts the call on mute.
*1 KX-TG6821 series: page 3
Handset main menu icons
The following icons are shown when you
press M
N (right soft key) in standby mode.
Icon Feature
Answer System
*1
SMS (Short Message Service)
Intercom
Initial Setup
Time Settings
Key Finder
*2
Caller List
*3,
*4
Ringer Setup
*5
*1 KX-TG6821 series: page 3
*2 This icon is displayed when the key finder
is registered.
*3 KX-TG6811 series: page 3
*4 KX-TG6821 series: this menu icon is
displayed when the key finder is not
registered.
*5 KX-TG6811 series (including
KX-TG6881): this menu icon is displayed
when the key finder is not registered.
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Getting Started