Panasonic KXFC966FX Operating Guide

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5. 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 43.
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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 40, or using the cordless handset (page 38).
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 38), 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.
5.7.2 Activating FAX ONLY mode
1
Make sure feature #77 is set to 
FAX ONLY” (page 
44) 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.
Activating FAX ONLY 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 
FAX ONLY” 
beforehand (page 44).
How faxes are received
When receiving calls, the unit will automatically answer 
all calls and only receive fax documents.
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The number of rings before a call is answered in FAX 
ONLY mode can be changed (feature #06 on page 
40).
5.8 Receive polling (retrieving a 
fax placed on another fax 
machine)
This feature allows you to retrieve a document from 
another compatible fax machine. Therefore you pay for 
the call.
Make sure that no documents are fed into your unit and 
that the other party’s machine is ready for your call.
1
Press {MENU} repeatedly to display 
POLLING”
i {SET}
2
Dial the fax number.
Using dial keys ({0} to {9}{*} or {#}):
Enter the fax number.
Using one touch dial:
For stations 1–5
Press the desired station key.
For stations 6–10
Press {LOWER}, then press the desired station key.
Using base unit phonebook:
Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the desired 
item.
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{
FAX/START}
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The unit will start fax reception.
5.9 Junk fax prohibitor 
(preventing fax reception from 
undesired callers)
If you subscribe to Caller ID service (page 22), this 
feature prevents fax reception from calls that do not 
show caller information.
Additionally, the fax machine will not accept faxes 
originated from numbers that match the ones on a 
programmable junk fax prohibitor list.
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