Panasonic KX-FC228HK User Manual

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4.7 Receiving a fax automatically 
– Auto answer ON
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By default, the unit reduces the size of the received 
document to 92% when printing (See feature #36 on 
page 48 for details).
4.7.1 Activating TAM/FAX mode 
(Telephone Answering Machine/Fax mode)
1
Make sure feature #77 is set to 
TAM/FAX” (page 
50) beforehand.
2
Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display 
TAM/FAX MODE”.
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The {AUTO ANSWER} indicator on the base 
unit turns ON and r appears on the cordless 
handset display.
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The maximum incoming message recording time can 
be changed (page 43, feature #10 on page 46).
Activating TAM/FAX mode with the cordless handset
1. {j/OK} i 
Answer System” i {>}
2. “
Answer On” i {>} i {ih}
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Make sure feature #77 is set to 
TAM/FAX” 
beforehand (page 50).
How phone calls and faxes are received
When receiving calls, the unit works as an answering 
machine and/or fax.
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If you answer a call with an extension telephone (if 
connected to the same line), and the answering 
machine is answering the call, you can press {*}{0
(default auto disconnection code) to speak to the 
caller.
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The auto disconnection code can be changed in 
feature #49 on page 49.
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Even when you answer a call with the extension 
telephone and press the auto disconnection code, 
the answering machine may continue answering the 
call depending on the type of an extension 
telephone. Press {STOP} on the fax machine to talk 
with the calling party.
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 machine will answer the call.
2. The caller can leave a message after the greeting 
message.
3. The caller presses {*}{9}.
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The unit will activate the fax function.
4. The caller presses the start button to send a fax.
Changing the ring count in TAM/FAX mode
You can select from 
2” (default), “3”“4”“5”“6”
7”, or “AUTO”. This setting can be changed by feature 
#06 on page 45, or using the cordless handset (page 
43).
AUTO”: The unit answers after 2 or 3 rings when 
new messages have been recorded, and after 5 or 6 
rings when there are no new messages. If you call 
your unit from a remote location to listen to new 
messages (page 43), you will know that there are no 
messages when the unit rings for the 4th time. You 
can then hang up without being charged for the call.
4.7.2 Activating FAX ONLY mode
1
Make sure feature #77 is set to 
FAX ONLY” (page 
50) beforehand.
2
Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display 
FAX 
ONLY MODE”.
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The {AUTO ANSWER} indicator on the base 
unit turns ON and r appears on the cordless 
handset display.
AUTO ANSWER
{
STOP}
{>}
{j
/OK}
{ih}
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