Panasonic KX-MB778TW, Operating Instructions Manual

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6. Fax
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6.8 Receiving a fax manually –
Auto answer OFF
Important:
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Use this mode with an extension telephone.
6.8.1 Activating TEL mode
Set the unit to TEL mode by pressing
{
FAX AUTO
ANSWER
}
repeatedly to display “
TEL MODE
” .
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The
{
FAX AUTO ANSWER
}
light turns OFF.
Note:
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If you do not answer the call within 10 rings, the unit
will temporarily switch to fax reception. The other
party can then send a fax.
How to receive faxes with an extension telephone
If you have another telephone connected to the
[
EXT
]
jack or the same line (extension telephone), you can use
the extension telephone to receive faxes.
1. When the extension telephone rings, lift the handset
of the extension telephone.
2. When:
–
document reception is required,
– a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or
– no sound is heard,
press
{*} {#} {
9
}
(default fax activation code)
firmly .
3. Replace the handset.
Note:
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To stop receiving, see page 60.
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To receive fax documents using the extension
telephone, make sure remote fax activation is turned
ON (feature #434 on page 52) beforehand. The
default setting is ON.
6.9 Using the unit with an
answering machine
6.9.1 Setting up the unit and an answering
machine
1
Connect the answering machine (
1
).
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Answering machine is not included.
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Remove the stopper (
2
) if attached.
2
Set the number of rings on the answering machine to
4 rings or less.
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This will allow the answering machine to answer
the call first.
3
Record a greeting message on the answering
machine.
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We recommend you record a message up to 10
seconds long, and not to pause for more than 4
seconds during the message. Otherwise, both
machines will not function correctly.
4
Activate the answering machine.
5
Set the unit to the desired receiving mode (page 41).
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If you set to FAX ONLY mode, change the ring
setting in FAX ONLY mode to more than 4
(feature #210 on page 50).
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Make sure each of the following are unique:
–
the remote access code of the answering
machine
– the fax activation code (feature #434 on page 52)
Note:
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If the call is a phone call, the answering machine will
record voice messages.
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