Panasonic KXFC966FX Operating Guide

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5. Fax
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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.
L
The number of rings is determined by the 
“TEL/FAX delayed ring count” (feature #78 on 
page 44).
L
During this time, an extension telephone (if 
connected to the same line) 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.
When a fax calling tone is not detected
A The unit will ring. You may answer the call.
L
Callers will hear a ring back tone different from 
the one generated by the telephone company.
L
An extension telephone (if connected to the same 
line) will not ring at this time. To answer the call 
with the extension telephone, lift the handset and 
press {*}{0} (default auto disconnection code) 
while the fax machine is ringing.
B If you do not answer the call, the unit will activate 
the fax function.
L
Some fax machines do not generate fax calling 
tones when sending faxes, therefore the unit will 
try to receive a fax even if no fax calling tone is 
detected.
Note:
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The auto disconnection code can be changed in 
feature #49 on page 43.
L
Even when you answer a call with the extension 
telephone and press the auto disconnection code, 
the fax machine may activate the fax function 
depending on the type of an extension telephone. 
Press {STOP} on the fax machine to talk with the 
calling party.
5.7 Receiving a fax automatically 
– Auto answer ON
5.7.1 Activating TAM/FAX mode 
(Telephone Answering Machine/Fax mode)
1
Make sure feature #77 is set to 
TAM/FAX” (page 
44) beforehand.
2
Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display 
TAM/FAX MODE”.
L
The {AUTO ANSWER} indicator on the base 
unit turns ON and r appears on the cordless 
handset display.
Note:
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The maximum incoming message recording time can 
be changed (page 38, feature #10 on page 41).
Activating TAM/FAX mode with the cordless handset
1. {j/OK} i 
Answer System” i {>}
2. “
Answer On” i {>} i {ih}
Note:
L
Make sure feature #77 is set to 
TAM/FAX” 
beforehand (page 44).
How phone calls and faxes are received
When receiving calls, the unit works as an answering 
machine and/or fax.
AUTO
ANSWER
{
STOP
}
{>}
{j
/OK}
{ih}
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