Panasonic KX-FP205 Operating Guide

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4.8 Using the unit with an 
answering machine
4.8.1 Setting up the unit and an answering 
machine
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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 
less than 4.
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This will allow the answering machine to answer 
the call first.
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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 24).
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If you set to FAX ONLY mode, change the ring 
setting in FAX ONLY mode to “
5 EXT. TAM” 
(feature #06 on page 31).
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Check all or part of the following are not the same:
the remote access code of the answering 
machine
the fax activation code (feature #41 on page 34)
remote access to Phone Companies Voice Mail 
(if you subscribed)
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If the call is a phone call, the answering machine will 
record voice messages.
If a fax calling tone is detected, the fax machine will 
receive a fax automatically.
Receiving a voice message and fax document in one 
call
The caller can leave a voice message and send a fax 
document during the same call. Inform the caller of the 
following procedure beforehand.
1. The caller calls your unit.
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The answering device will answer the call.
2. The caller can leave a message after the greeting 
message.
3. The caller presses {*}{#}{9} (pre-selected fax 
activation code).
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The unit will activate the fax function.
4. The caller presses the start button to send a 
document.
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To use this feature, make sure remote fax activation 
is turned ON (Feature #41 on page 34). The fax 
activation code can also be changed.
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If there is no room left in memory of your answering 
machine, the unit may not be able to receive 
documents. See the operating instructions of the 
answering machine and erase unnecessary 
messages.
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