Panasonic KX-FPC161 User Manual

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The number of rings generated before the fax
machine answers depends on the setting of feature
#78 on page 61. The fax machine will not generate 
an audible ring during this time.

The fax machine generates audible rings to
indicate that it is receiving a phone call. The
number of rings generated depends on the
setting of feature #30 on page 59. This signal will
not ring at an extension telephone.

The fax machine will not ring, but 
the extension telephone will ring 
2 times.
Duration depends on TEL/FAX 
delayed ring setting.

●

 The call is connected. 

The fax machine will automatically 
receive documents without 
ringing.

Answer the call.

●

 If the call is not answered, the fax 

machine will activate the fax function 
for a case in which the other party’s 
fax machine does not send a fax 
calling tone.

The extension telephone will not ring but 
the fax machine will ring 3 times.
Duration depends on silent fax 
recognition ring setting.

●

 The calling party will hear a different 

ring back tone.

You can answer the call with the 
extension telephone.**
1. Lift the handset.
2. Enter           (default code) 

while the ring back tone is 
heard.

●

 The code number can be 

changed in feature #49 (p. 60).

** This feature may not function depending on

the type of an extension telephone. If the fax
machine activates the fax function, press

on the fax machine to talk with the

calling party.

* A fax calling tone is automatically generated by

the sending fax machine. Some fax machines 
do not have this capability.