How to use the Telemarketing call block function.

In addition to Automated call block, you can use Telemarketing call block to further screen calls to stop telemarketer calls from getting through.

Using this feature, the unit will prompt callers to say their names, and after checking the names, you can decide whether to answer the calls or not.

Note: While screening the call, call waiting feature is unavailable.


This feature is available on limited models. Select your model from the list below for specific operation instructions. If your model is not listed Refer to your models Operating Manual for specific procedure.



Model KX-TG994SK


On the Handset

  • Telemarketing call block guidance and caller name announcement cannot be heard using a Bluetooth headset.
  • This feature is only available for landline calls.

  1. During an outside call, lift the handset and then press [ TELE.BLK. ]. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the call.
    • To answer the call: Press the Call Talk icon button or press the speaker phone speakerphone button.
    • To block the call: Press [ CALL BLOCK ] then select [ YES ]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

Notes

  • You can still answer the call after pressing [ CALL BLOCK ] . To answer the call, press the call Talk icon button or press the speakerphone speakerphone button.
  • While on the charger, the [ TELE.BLK. ] key is not available. Lift the handset from the charger to use this feature.
  • To use this feature, set the Auto talk feature to “Off”.

On the Base unit

  1. Press [ TELE.BLK. ] during a landline outside call. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the Call.
    • To answer the call: Press the speakerphone speakerphone button.
    • To block the call: Press [ CALL BLOCK ] then select [ YES]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

You can still answer the call after pressing [ CALL BLOCK ] . To answer the call, Press the speakerphone speakerphone button.


Note:

If there is no response from the caller, and the user does not press any key in step 2 within 10 seconds, the unit will announce that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call.

Models KX-TGD830, KX-TGD832, KX-TGD833


On the Handset

  1. During an outside call, lift the handset and then press [ TELE.BLK. ]. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the call.
    • To answer the call: Press the Call Talk icon button or press the speaker phone speakerphone button.
    • To block the call: Press [ BLOCK ] then select [ YES ]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

Notes

  • You can still answer the call after pressing [BLOCK ] . To answer the call, press the call Talk icon button or press the speakerphone speakerphone button.
  • While on the charger, the [ TELE.BLK. ] key is not available. Lift the handset from the charger to use this feature.
  • If there is no response from the caller, and the user does not press any key in step 2 within 10 seconds, the unit will announce that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call.
  • To use this feature, set the Auto talk feature to “Off”.

Models KX-TGD862, KX-TGD863, KX-TGD864


  • Telemarketing call block guidance and caller name announcement cannot be heard using a Bluetooth headset.
  • This feature is only available for landline calls.

On the Handset

  1. During an outside call, lift the handset and then press [ TELE.BLK. ]. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the call.
    • To answer the call: Press the Call Talk icon button or press the speaker phone speakerphone button.
    • To block the call: Press [ CALL BLOCK ] then select [ YES ]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

Notes

  • You can still answer the call after pressing [CALL BLOCK ] . To answer the call, press the call Talk icon button or press the speakerphone speakerphone button.
  • While on the charger, the [ TELE.BLK. ] key is not available. Lift the handset from the charger to use this feature.
  • If there is no response from the caller, and the user does not press any key in step 2 within 10 seconds, the unit will announce that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call.
  • To use this feature, set the Auto talk feature to “Off”.

Models KX-TGD890, KX-TGD892


On the Handset

  1. When an outside call is being received, lift the handset and then press [ TELE.BLK. ]. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the call.
    • To answer the call: Press the press the [TALK / speakerphone ] button.
    • To block the call: Press [ CALL BLOCK ] then select [ YES ]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

Notes

  • You can still answer the call after pressing [ CALL BLOCK ] . To answer the call, press the [TALK / speakerphone ] button.

Models KX-TGF850, KX-TGF852, KX-TGF853


On the Handset

  1. During an outside call, lift the handset and then press [ TELE.BLK. ]. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the call.
    • To answer the call: Press the Call Talk icon button or press the speaker phone speakerphone button.
    • To block the call: Press [ CALL BLOCK ] then select [ YES ]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

Notes

  • You can still answer the call after pressing [ CALL BLOCK ] . To answer the call, press the call Talk icon button or press the speakerphone speakerphone button.
  • While on the charger, the [ TELE.BLK. ] key is not available. Lift the handset from the charger to use this feature.
  • To use this feature, set the Auto talk feature to “Off”.

On the Base unit

  1. Press [ TELE.BLK. ] during a landline outside call. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the Call.
    • To answer the call: Lift the corded handset or Press the speakerphone speakerphone button.
    • To block the call: Press [ CALL BLOCK ] then select [ YES]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

You can still answer the call after pressing [ CALL BLOCK ] . To answer the call, lift the corded handset or press the speakerphone speakerphone button.


Note:

If there is no response from the caller, and the user does not press any key in step 2 within 10 seconds, the unit will announce that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call.

Models KX-TGF870, KX-TGF872


On the Handset

  1. During an outside call, lift the handset and then press [ TELE.BLK. ]. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the call.
    • To answer the call: Press the Call Talk icon button or press the speaker phone speakerphone button.
    • To block the call: Press [ CALL BLOCK ] then select [ YES ]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

Notes

  • You can still answer the call after pressing [ CALL BLOCK ] . To answer the call, press the call Talk icon button or press the speakerphone speakerphone button.
  • While on the charger, the [ TELE.BLK. ] key is not available. Lift the handset from the charger to use this feature.
  • To use this feature, set the Auto talk feature to “Off”.

On the Base unit

  1. Press [ TELE.BLK. ] during a landline outside call. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the Call.
    • To answer the call: Lift the corded handset or Press the speakerphone speakerphone button.
    • To block the call: Press [ CALL BLOCK ] then select [ YES]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

You can still answer the call after pressing [ CALL BLOCK ] . To answer the call, lift the corded handset or press the speakerphone speakerphone button.


Note:

If there is no response from the caller, and the user does not press any key in step 2 within 10 seconds, the unit will announce that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call.

Models KX-TGF880, KX-TGF882, KX-TGF883


On the Handset

  • Telemarketing call block guidance and caller name announcement cannot be heard using a Bluetooth headset.
  • This feature is only available for landline calls.

  1. During an outside call, lift the handset and then press [ TELE.BLK. ]. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the call.
    • To answer the call: Press the Call Talk icon button or press the speaker phone speakerphone button.
    • To block the call: Press [ CALL BLOCK ] then select [ YES ]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

Notes

  • You can still answer the call after pressing [ CALL BLOCK ] . To answer the call, press the call Talk icon button or press the speakerphone speakerphone button.
  • While on the charger, the [ TELE.BLK. ] key is not available. Lift the handset from the charger to use this feature.
  • To use this feature, set the Auto talk feature to “Off”.

On the Base unit

  1. Press [ TELE.BLK. ] during a landline outside call. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the Call.
    • To answer the call: Press the speakerphone speakerphone button.
    • To block the call: Press [ CALL BLOCK ] then select [ YES]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

You can still answer the call after pressing [ CALL BLOCK ] . To answer the call, Press the speakerphone speakerphone button.


Note:

If there is no response from the caller, and the user does not press any key in step 2 within 10 seconds, the unit will announce that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call.

Model KX-TGF892


On the Handset

  1. When an outside call is being received, lift the handset and then press [ TELE.BLK. ]. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the call.
    • To answer the call: Press the press the [TALK / speakerphone ] button.
    • To block the call: Press [ CALL BLOCK ] then select [ YES ]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

Notes

  • You can still answer the call after pressing [ CALL BLOCK ] . To answer the call, press the [TALK / speakerphone ] button.

On the Base unit

  1. Press [ TELE.BLK. ] during a landline outside call. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the Call.
    • To answer the call: Lift the corded handset or Press the speakerphone speakerphone button.
    • To block the call: Press [ CALL BLOCK ] then select [ YES]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

You can still answer the call after pressing [ CALL BLOCK ] . To answer the call, lift the corded handset or press the speakerphone speakerphone button.


Note:

If there is no response from the caller, and the user does not press any key in step 2 within 10 seconds, the unit will announce that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call.

Model KX-TGF944


Model KX-TGF973


Model KX-TGF975


On the Handset

  • Telemarketing call block guidance and caller name announcement cannot be heard using a Bluetooth headset.
  • This feature is only available for landline calls.

  1. During an outside call, lift the handset and then press [ TELE.BLK. ]. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the call.
    • To answer the call: Press the Call Talk icon button or press the speaker phone speakerphone button.
    • To block the call: Press [ CALL BLOCK ] then select [ YES ]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

Notes

  • You can still answer the call after pressing [ CALL BLOCK ] . To answer the call, press the call Talk icon button or press the speakerphone speakerphone button.
  • While on the charger, the [ TELE.BLK. ] key is not available. Lift the handset from the charger to use this feature.
  • To use this feature, set the Auto talk feature to “Off”.

On the Base unit

  1. Press [ TELE.BLK. ] during a landline outside call. The unit prompts callers to say their names.
  2. Answer or Block the Call.
    • To answer the call: Press the speakerphone speakerphone button.
    • To block the call: Press [ CALL BLOCK ] then select [ YES]. The unit announces that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call. The caller will be registered to call block list.

You can still answer the call after pressing [ CALL BLOCK ] . To answer the call, Press the speakerphone speakerphone button.


Note:

If there is no response from the caller, and the user does not press any key in step 2 within 10 seconds, the unit will announce that the call will be disconnected, and disconnects the call.

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