Panasonic KXFLM653EX Operating Guide

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4. Fax
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4.8 Using the unit with an 
answering machine
4.8.1 Setting up the fax machine 
and an answering machine
1
Connect the answering machine (
1).
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Answering machine is not included.
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Connect the cord (
2).
2
Set the number of rings on the answering 
machine to less than 4.
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This will allow the answering machine to 
answer the call first.
3
Record a greeting message on the 
answering machine.
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We recommend you record a message 
up to 10 seconds long, and not to pause 
for more than 4 seconds during the 
message. Otherwise, both machines will 
not function correctly.
4
Activate the answering machine.
5
Set the fax machine to the desired receiving 
mode (page 35).
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If you set to FAX ONLY mode, change 
the ring setting in FAX ONLY mode to 
more than 4 (feature #210 on page 52).
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Check all or part of the following are not the 
same:
the remote access code of the answering 
machine
the fax activation code (feature #434 on 
page 55)
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 device will answer the call.
2. The caller can leave a message after the 
greeting message.
3. The caller presses {*}{#}{9} (pre-selected 
fax activation code).
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The unit will activate the fax function.
4. The caller presses the start button to send a 
document.
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The fax activation code can be changed in 
feature #434 (page 55).
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If there is no room left in memory of your 
answering machine, the unit may not be able 
to receive documents. See the operating 
instructions of the answering machine and 
erase unnecessary messages.
4.9 Receive polling 
(retrieving a fax placed on 
another fax machine)
This feature allows you to retrieve a document 
from another compatible 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.
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Keep the front cover page open for button 
locations.
1
Press {MENU} repeatedly to display 
POLLING”.
2
Press {SET}.
3
Dial the fax number.
4
Press {SET}.
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The unit will start reception.
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