Panasonic KX-FPG381 Receiving a fax automatically Auto, Activating TAM/FAX mode

4. Fax

How to receive calls/faxes with the base unit

1.Press {DIGITAL SP-PHONE}to answer the call.

2.When:

–document reception is required,

–a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or

–no sound is heard,

press {FAX/START}.

CONNECTING.....

LThe unit will start fax reception.

LIf you do not answer the call within 15 rings, the unit will temporarily activate the answering machine. The greeting message will then be played and the other party can then send a fax.

How to receive calls/faxes with the handset

1.Lift the handset and press {TALK} or {SP- PHONE} to answer the call.

2.When:

–document reception is required,

–a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or

–no sound is heard,

press {*}{#}{9} (default fax activation code) firmly.

LYou can also press {FAX/START} on the base unit.

Note:

LTo receive fax documents using the handset, you must set remote fax activation to ON (feature #41, page 71) beforehand.

To stop receiving

Press {STOP}.

How to receive faxes with an extension telephone

You can receive fax documents using an extension telephone.

Important:

LUse a touch tone telephone as the extension telephone.

1.When the extension telephone rings, lift the handset of the extension telephone.

2.When:

–document reception is required,

–a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or

–no sound is heard,

press *#9 (default fax activation code)

firmly.

3.Replace the handset.

LThe fax machine will start reception.

Note:

LTo receive fax documents using the extension telephone, you must set remote fax activation to ON (feature #41 on page 71) beforehand.

4.6Receiving a fax automatically (AUTO

ANSWER ON)

{SET} {A}{B}

ON

4.6.1 Activating TAM/FAX mode

1Set feature #77 to “TAM/FAX” (page 73) beforehand.

2Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.

TAM/FAX MODE 2 RINGS

LThe unit announces “Answer set” and the current day and time.

LThe unit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 5 minutes.

LThe display will show the ring setting in TAM/FAX mode. If you wish to change it,

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