Panasonic KX-FG2451 Operating Guide

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4.6 Receiving a fax manually – 
Auto answer OFF
Note:
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By default, the unit reduces the size of the received 
document to 92% when printing (See feature #36 on 
page 47 for details).
4.6.1 Activating TEL mode
Set the fax machine to TEL mode by pressing {AUTO 
ANSWER
} repeatedly to display 
TEL MODE”.
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The {AUTO ANSWER} indicator turns OFF.
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When the unit has new messages, {AUTO 
ANSWER
} indicator will flash. By pressing {AUTO 
ANSWER
} when the indicator is flashing, the unit will 
play back all of the new messages. After playing back 
all of the new messages, the {AUTO ANSWER
indicator will stop flashing.
To set to TEL mode, press {AUTO ANSWER
repeatedly.
How to receive phone calls and faxes with the base 
unit
1. Press {SP-PHONE} to answer the call.
2. When:
document reception is required,
a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or
no sound is heard,
press {FAX START}.
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If you do not answer the call within 10 rings, the 
unit will temporarily activate the answering 
machine. The greeting message will then be 
played and the other party can then send a fax.
How to receive calls and faxes with the cordless 
handset
1. Lift the cordless handset and press {TALK} or {SP-
PHONE} to answer the call.
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.
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You can also press {FAX START} on the base 
unit.
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To receive fax documents using the cordless 
handset, you must set the remote fax activation to 
ON (feature #41 on page 48) beforehand. The 
default setting is ON.
To stop receiving
Press {STOP}.
How to receive faxes with an extension telephone
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.
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To receive fax documents using the extension 
telephone, make sure remote fax activation is turned 
ON (feature #41 on page 48) beforehand. The 
default setting is ON.
{
FAX START}
{
SP-PHONE}
{
STOP}
AUTO ANSWER
{
SP-PHONE}
{
TALK}
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