Panasonic KX-MB3150CX User 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
1
Make sure feature #404 is set to 
Tel” beforehand 
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If feature #114 is set to 
Australia” or “New 
Zealand”, go to step 2.
2
Press {Fax Auto Answer} repeatedly to display 
Tel Mode”.
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The {Fax Auto Answer} light turns OFF.
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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.
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To stop receiving, see page 85.
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To receive fax documents using the extension 
telephone, make sure remote fax activation is turned 
ON (feature #434 on page 69) beforehand. The 
default setting is ON.
6.8.2 Activating TEL/FAX mode
Important:
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Not available when “
Australia” or “New 
Zealand” is selected in feature #114 on page 63.
1
Make sure feature #404 is set to 
Tel/Fax” 
beforehand (page 67).
2
Press {Fax Auto Answer} repeatedly to display 
Tel/Fax Mode”.
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The {Fax Auto Answer} light turns OFF.
3
The ringer volume setting should be ON (page 23).
How phone calls and faxes are received
1. “
Incoming Call” will be displayed but the unit will 
not ring.
2. The unit will wait for the duration of 2 rings before 
answering the call.
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The number of rings is determined by the 
“TEL/FAX delayed ring count” (feature #212 on 
page 67).
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During this time, an extension telephone will ring.
3. The unit will answer the call and try to detect a fax 
calling tone.
When a fax calling tone is detected
The unit receives the fax automatically without 
ringing.
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Stop}