telephone banking services, etc.).Press * before entering access numberswhich require tone dialling.Handset equalizerThis feature clarifies the voice of the personyou are talking to, producing a morenatural-sounding voice that is easier to hearand understand.1 Press while talking.2 MbN: “Equalizer” a3 MbN: Select the desired setting.4 Press to exit.Note:R When this feature is turned on, isdisplayed while talking.R Depending on the condition and quality ofyour telephone line, this feature mayemphasise existing line noise. If it becomesdifficult to hear, turn this feature off.R This feature is not available while using thespeakerphone.Recording a telephoneconversationAvailable for:KX-TG8561 series (page 3)Important:R Before recording a conversation, youshould inform the other party that theconversation is to be recorded. In case yourecord without informing the other party, itwill cause the infringement of privacy andcivil liability.1 Press during an outside call.2 MbN: “Record Call” a3 To stop recording, press .Note:R To listen to the recorded conversation, seepage 48, 49.Call shareYou can join an existing outside call.To join the conversation, press M N whenthe other handset is on an outside call.Note:R A 2nd handset cannot join an outside callthat is being recorded (page 20).(KX-TG8561 series: page 3)R To prevent other users from joining yourconversations with outside callers, turn theprivacy mode on (page 31).Key lockThe handset can be locked so that no calls orsettings can be made. Incoming calls can beanswered, but all other functions are disabledwhile key lock is on.To turn key lock on, press for about 3seconds.R is displayed.R To turn key lock off, press for about 3seconds.Note:R Calls to emergency numbers cannot bemade until key lock is turned off.Power back-up operationWhen a power failure occurs, the chargedhandset temporarily supplies power to thebase unit (power back-up mode). This allowsyou to make and receive calls using a handsetduring a power failure. The base unit will notperform any other functions. You can program“Power Failure” and the default setting is“Auto” (page 32).Important:R If a handset is not placed on the base unitwhen a power failure occurs, “Base nopower Press e” is displayed. Afterpressing M N on the handset, place iton the base unit to start power back-upmode.20Making/Answering CallsTG8551_61FX_(en-en)_0427_ver021.20 20 2012/04/27 20:24:45