Panasonic KX-FPC161 manual Using the unit with an answering machine

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Receiving Faxes

Using the unit with an answering machine!

Setting up the fax machine and an answering machine

1 Connect the answering machine.

Telephone line cord (not included)

Remove the stopper and connect the cord.

Answering machine (not included)

2

Set the number of rings on the answering machine to less than 4.

 

This will allow the answering machine to answer the call first.

3

Record a greeting message on the answering machine.

Example: “This is (your name, business and/or telephone number). We are unable to

 

answer the phone right now. To send a fax, start transmission. To leave a

 

message, please speak after the beep. Thank you.”

 

We recommend you record your message around 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 TEL mode (p. 44) or FAX ONLY mode (p. 45).

If you set to FAX ONLY mode, change the ring setting in FAX ONLY mode to “5 EXT.TAM” (feature #06 on page 56). Using FAX ONLY mode will allow you to receive faxes if the answering machine is full.

6 Check the remote access code of the answering machine and program the same code into the remote operation ID of the fax machine. See feature #12 on page 57.

How the fax machine and answering machine work

Receiving phone calls

The answering machine will record voice messages automatically.

Receiving faxes

The fax machine will receive documents automatically when the machine detects a fax calling tone.

Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call

The answering machine will record the voice message first. The fax machine will then be activated by the caller’s request and will receive the document.

Note:

Every time the fax machine receives a document, a silent pause or fax tone may be recorded on the answering machine.

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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 Accessories Included accessoriesAccessory information Model No Specifications / UsageHelp Button Help functionHelp Help SETFinding the Controls Base Unit OverviewDocument guides Antenna Speaker Charge contacts Front cover Document exitLocation Setup Base Unit Ink film installing / replacingFor replacement only 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 lineSetting the date and time Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone numberMenu 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 To install the belt clip To remove the belt clip Belt clip and headsetBelt clip Headset optionalVolumes Adjusting handset volumesAdjusting base unit volumes Making and Answering Calls Phone callsMaking a call Answering a callPhone calls using stored telephone numbers in the handset Making a phone call using stored numbersAutomatic Dialing Handset Storing telephone numbers in the handsetPhone calls using the Direct button Making a phone call using the Direct buttonIndicator is off Press Program Storing a telephone number in the Direct buttonNavigator Directory Base Unit Storing names and telephone numbers in the directoryFlash Menuset FlashEditing and erasing a stored item Editing a stored itemErasing a stored item Stop Menu SETMaking a phone call using the directory Press Talk on the handsetMonitor Stop Talk To search for a name by initialCaller ID service from your phone company To confirm caller information using the Caller ID listCaller ID How Caller ID is displayedViewing and calling back using caller information Caller IDFAX/START Stop Monitor FAX/START Caller IDErasing all caller information Storing caller information in the directoryCaller ID Menuset Voice Contact Initiating voice contactReceiving a request for voice contact Monitor TalkSending Faxes Sending a fax manuallyRedial FAX/START Documents you can send Reports for confirmationSending a fax using the directory Stop FAX/STARTPress FAX/START Fax auto redial 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 Setting the unit to receive faxes When receiving callsWhen receiving phone calls When receiving faxesTEL/FAX mode Press FAX/START forRemote Fax activation TEL mode Answering all calls manually Activating TEL modeReceiving a fax Auto Answer Stop FAX/START TalkFAX only mode All calls are received as faxes Activating FAX only modeAuto Answer 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 RingCopying Making a copyStart Stop 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 Basic features How to set menu optionsError Programming tableOFF ToneLetter Advanced features Normal Code Feature & Display Setting the memory receptionSetting the friendly 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 GeneralCordless handset Remote SPRedial 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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