R
The number of rings is determined by the
“Silent
fax recognition ring count”
(feature #436 on
page 58).
R
Callers will hear a ring back tone different from
the one generated by the telephone company.
B
If you do not answer the call, the unit will activate
the fax function.
R
Some fax machines do not generate fax calling
tones when sending faxes, therefore the unit will
try to receive a fax even if no fax calling tone is
detected.
6.8 Using the unit with an
answering machine
6.8.1 Setting up the unit and an answering
machine
1
Connect the answering machine (
A
).
R
Answering machine is not supplied. The
illustration is just an example.
R
Remove the stopper (
B
) if attached.
A
B
* The pictured model is KX-MB1520.
2
Set the number of rings on the answering machine to
4 rings or less.
R
This will allow the answering machine to answer
the call first.
3
Record a greeting message on the answering
machine.
R
We recommend you record a message up to 10
seconds long, and not to pause for more than 4
seconds during the message. Otherwise, neither
machines will function correctly.
4
Activate the answering machine.
5
Set the unit to the desired receiving mode (page 43).
R
If you set to FAX ONLY mode,
change the ring
count in FAX ONLY mode to more than 4
(feature #210 on page 53).
6
Make sure each of the following is unique:
– the remote access code of the answering
machine
45
6. Fax (KX-MB1520/KX-MB1530 only)
