Panasonic KX-FPC161 Receiving Faxes, Setting the unit to receive faxes, When receiving calls

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Receiving Faxes

Setting the unit to receive faxes!

Use only as a fax

With answering machine

External telephone answering machine (not included)

How you

want the unit

to receive

calls

You have a separate telephone line just for faxes.

You want to use the fax machine with an answering machine.

You have to

set this.

FAX ONLY mode (p. 45)

Turn AUTO ANSWER on by pressing AUTO ANSWER .

AUTO ANSWER

Activating an answering machine (p. 48)

Connect an external telephone answering machine and change the ring setting of the answering machine to less than 4.

Change the ring setting in

FAX ONLY mode of the fax

machine to “5 EXT.TAM”, if

The arrow () is shown on the right of the display.

When receiving calls:

All incoming calls will be answered as faxes.

This is how the unit will operate.

you use with AUTO ANSWER

on.

When receiving phone calls:

The answering machine will record voice messages.

When receiving faxes:

The fax machine will disconnect the answering machine and receive documents.

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Contents Operating Instructions Things you should keep a record For your future referenceBattery charge Operating distance and noiseRaise the antenna vertically Safety instructions Important safety instructionsInstallation Table of Contents Copy Accessory information AccessoriesIncluded accessories Model No Specifications / UsageHelp Help ButtonHelp function Help SETDocument guides Antenna Speaker Finding the Controls Base UnitOverview Charge contacts Front cover Document exitLocation For replacement only Setup Base UnitInk film installing / replacing Pull out the blue gear and remove the usedCorrect Incorrect Paper tray To use A4 size paperTo use legal size paper Recording paper Adding paperConnections To use the fax machine with a computer on the same lineMenu Setting the date and timeDate and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number Menu SETSetting your logo Handset LocatorFlash Menu SET To select characters using To select characters with the dial keypadDisplay order of characters Setting your facsimile telephone number Flash MenuStop Setup Handset Battery life Automatic security code settingRecharge Belt clip To install the belt clip To remove the belt clipBelt clip and headset Headset optionalVolumes Adjusting handset volumesAdjusting base unit volumes Making a call Making and Answering CallsPhone calls Answering a callAutomatic Dialing Handset Phone calls using stored telephone numbers in the handsetMaking a phone call using stored numbers Storing telephone numbers in the handsetIndicator is off Press Program Phone calls using the Direct buttonMaking a phone call using the Direct button Storing a telephone number in the Direct buttonFlash Navigator Directory Base UnitStoring names and telephone numbers in the directory Menuset FlashErasing a stored item Editing and erasing a stored itemEditing a stored item Stop Menu SETMonitor Stop Talk Making a phone call using the directoryPress Talk on the handset To search for a name by initialCaller ID Caller ID service from your phone companyTo confirm caller information using the Caller ID list How Caller ID is displayedFAX/START Viewing and calling back using caller informationCaller ID Stop Monitor FAX/START Caller IDErasing all caller information Storing caller information in the directoryCaller ID Menuset Receiving a request for voice contact Voice ContactInitiating voice contact Monitor TalkSending Faxes Sending a fax manuallyRedial FAX/START Documents you can send Reports for confirmationPress FAX/START Fax auto redial Sending a fax using the directoryStop FAX/START If your unit does not send a faxBroadcast transmission Programming the items in the broadcast memoryMenu Stop SET Adding a new item in the broadcast memory SET StopErasing a stored item in the broadcast memory To cancel the broadcast setting Sending the same document to pre-programmed partiesTo send to selected parties only once When receiving phone calls Setting the unit to receive faxesWhen receiving calls When receiving faxesTEL/FAX mode Press FAX/START forRemote Fax activation Receiving a fax TEL mode Answering all calls manuallyActivating TEL mode Auto Answer Stop FAX/START TalkAuto Answer FAX only mode All calls are received as faxesActivating FAX only mode SET Auto AnswerTo set TEL/FAX mode Fax calling toneWhen an extension telephone is connected TEL/FAX delayed ring settingSilent fax recognition ring setting Using the unit with an answering machine Setting up the fax machine and an answering machineHow the fax machine and answering machine work Extension telephone Receiving a voice message and fax document in one callPager call Press MonitorMenu SET Monitor Using with a voice mail service Distinctive RingStart Stop Copy CopyingMaking a copy To stop copyingConvenient way to make a copy To enlarge a documentTo reduce a document To collate multiple copies Press or repeatedly until the following is displayedFeatures Summary ProgrammingGeneral programming method Error Basic featuresHow to set menu options Programming tableOFF ToneLetter Advanced features Normal Setting the friendly reception Code Feature & DisplaySetting the memory reception Setting the auto disconnectionFAX only Error Messages Communication message Error Cause & solution CodeReports Display message Cause & solution DisplayThere is something wrong with the modem circuit. Contact our Operations GeneralRedial Cordless handsetRemote SP FAXFax sending Fax receivingReceive mode Using an answering machine CopyingIf a power failure occurs Operations / JamsRecording paper jam Jams Document jams sending Battery Replacing the handset batteryHours p Cleaning Document feederThermal head Do not touch the black sheets on the thermal headPrinted Reports Reference lists and reportsStop Menuset FCC Information List of FCC requirements and informationLimited Warranty For product serviceWhen you ship the product Servicenter Directory Servicenter directorySpecifications Technical data about this productCode Feature IndexProgram index Index Index No Extra Cost Panasonic FAX Advantage Program

KX-FPC161 specifications

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