Panasonic KXFC238FX Operating Guide
6. Fax
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6.8.2 Activating TEL/FAX mode
1
Make sure feature #73 is set to “
TEL/FAX”
2
Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to
display the following.
display the following.
TEL/FAX MODE
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The {AUTO ANSWER} indicator on the
base unit turns OFF.
base unit turns OFF.
3
The ringer volume setting should be ON
(page 22).
(page 22).
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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During this time, an extension telephone
(if connected to the same line) will ring.
(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.
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.
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Callers will hear a ring back tone different
from the one generated by the telephone
company.
from the one generated by the telephone
company.
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An extension telephone (if connected to
the same line) will not ring at this time.
the same line) will not ring at this time.
B If you do not answer the call, the unit will
activate the fax function.
activate the fax function.
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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.
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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If you answer a call with the extension
telephone, 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.
telephone, 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.
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By default, the unit reduces the size of the
received document to 92% when printing
(See feature #36 on page 68 for details).
received document to 92% when printing
(See feature #36 on page 68 for details).
{
STOP}
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