Panasonic KX-FPC161 manual Operations, General

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Operations

When a function does not work, check here before requesting help!

General

 

Problem

 

 

Cause & solution

 

 

I cannot make and receive

● The power cord or telephone line cord is not connected.

calls.

Check the connections (p. 16).

 

 

 

● If you used a splitter to connect the unit, remove the

 

 

 

splitter and connect the unit to the wall jack directly. If the

 

 

 

unit operates properly, check the splitter.

 

 

I cannot make calls.

● The dialing mode setting is wrong. Change the setting of

 

 

 

feature #13 (p. 57).

 

 

The unit does not work.

● Disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect

 

 

 

the line to a known working telephone. If the working

 

 

 

telephone operates properly, contact our service personnel

 

 

 

to have the unit repaired. If the working telephone does

 

 

 

not operate properly, contact your telephone company.

 

 

The unit does not ring.

● The ringer volume is set to off. Adjust it (p. 24).

 

 

The unit displays the following

● The paper is inserted halfway. Insert it correctly (p. 15)

though the paper is inserted.

and press

SET to clear the message.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHECK PAPER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The other party complains

 

● FAX ONLY mode is set. Tell the other party the number is

they only hear a fax tone and

only used for faxes.

cannot talk.

● Change to TEL mode (p. 44) or TEL/FAX mode (p. 46).

 

 

 

● If you use a distinctive ring service, turn AUTO ANSWER

 

 

 

off so that the fax machine is in TEL mode.

 

 

 

● If you use a distinctive ring service, make sure you have

 

 

 

set the same ring pattern assigned by the telephone

 

 

 

company (p. 51).

 

 

The receive mode does not

● A Distinctive Ring pattern of feature #31 is set (p. 59).

function properly.

● TEL/FAX mode is set (p. 46, 47).

 

 

During programming, I cannot

● All or part of the numbers are the same. Change the number:

enter the code or ID number.

feature #12 (p. 57), #41 (p. 60) and #49 (p. 60).

 

 

The ink film runs out quickly.

● The HELP printing function, copy function, and reports

 

 

 

also use ink film.

 

 

The unit beeps.

● Recording paper or ink film has run out. Press STOP to

 

 

 

stop the beeps and install paper/ink film.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whenever I try to retrieve my

● You are probably entering

 

98 or

 

99 to retrieve your

 

 

voice mail messages, the

messages.

 

9 is the default setting for the fax activation

 

retrieval is interrupted by the

code. If you use a voice mail service, set the fax activation

fax tone.

feature to off or reprogram the activation code (feature #41

 

 

 

on page 60).

 

 

The HANDSET LOCATOR

● The handset is too far from the base unit.

button does not function.

● The handset is engaged in an outside call.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(continued)

For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

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Contents Operating Instructions For your future reference Things you should keep a recordRaise the antenna vertically Battery chargeOperating distance and noise Important safety instructions Safety instructionsInstallation Table of Contents Copy Included accessories AccessoriesAccessory information Model No Specifications / UsageHelp function Help ButtonHelp Help SETOverview Finding the Controls Base UnitDocument guides Antenna Speaker Charge contacts Front cover Document exitLocation Ink film installing / replacing Setup Base UnitFor replacement only Pull out the blue gear and remove the usedCorrect Incorrect To use legal size paper Paper trayTo use A4 size paper Adding paper Recording paperTo use the fax machine with a computer on the same line ConnectionsDate and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number Setting the date and timeMenu Menu SETFlash Menu SET Setting your logoHandset Locator Display order of characters To select characters usingTo select characters with the dial keypad Stop Setting your facsimile telephone numberFlash Menu Setup Handset Recharge Battery lifeAutomatic security code setting Belt clip and headset To install the belt clip To remove the belt clipBelt clip Headset optionalAdjusting base unit volumes VolumesAdjusting handset volumes Phone calls Making and Answering CallsMaking a call Answering a callMaking a phone call using stored numbers Phone calls using stored telephone numbers in the handsetAutomatic Dialing Handset Storing telephone numbers in the handsetMaking a phone call using the Direct button Phone calls using the Direct buttonIndicator is off Press Program Storing a telephone number in the Direct buttonStoring names and telephone numbers in the directory Navigator Directory Base UnitFlash Menuset FlashEditing a stored item Editing and erasing a stored itemErasing a stored item Stop Menu SETPress Talk on the handset Making a phone call using the directoryMonitor Stop Talk To search for a name by initialTo confirm caller information using the Caller ID list Caller ID service from your phone companyCaller ID How Caller ID is displayedCaller ID Viewing and calling back using caller informationFAX/START Stop Monitor FAX/START Caller IDCaller ID Menuset Erasing all caller informationStoring caller information in the directory Initiating voice contact Voice ContactReceiving a request for voice contact Monitor TalkRedial FAX/START Sending FaxesSending a fax manually Reports for confirmation Documents you can sendStop FAX/START Sending a fax using the directoryPress FAX/START Fax auto redial If your unit does not send a faxMenu Stop SET Broadcast transmissionProgramming the items in the broadcast memory SET Stop Adding a new item in the broadcast memoryErasing a stored item in the broadcast memory To send to selected parties only once To cancel the broadcast settingSending the same document to pre-programmed parties When receiving calls Setting the unit to receive faxesWhen receiving phone calls When receiving faxesRemote Fax activation TEL/FAX modePress FAX/START for Activating TEL mode TEL mode Answering all calls manuallyReceiving a fax Auto Answer Stop FAX/START TalkActivating FAX only mode FAX only mode All calls are received as faxesAuto Answer SET Auto AnswerFax calling tone To set TEL/FAX modeSilent fax recognition ring setting When an extension telephone is connectedTEL/FAX delayed ring setting How the fax machine and answering machine work Using the unit with an answering machineSetting up the fax machine and an answering machine Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call Extension telephoneMenu SET Monitor Pager callPress Monitor Distinctive Ring Using with a voice mail serviceMaking a copy CopyingStart Stop Copy To stop copyingTo reduce a document Convenient way to make a copyTo enlarge a document Press or repeatedly until the following is displayed To collate multiple copiesGeneral programming method Features SummaryProgramming How to set menu options Basic featuresError Programming tableLetter OFFTone Advanced features Normal Setting the memory reception Code Feature & DisplaySetting the friendly reception Setting the auto disconnectionFAX only Reports Error MessagesCommunication message Error Cause & solution Code Display Display message Cause & solutionThere is something wrong with the modem circuit. Contact our General OperationsRemote SP Cordless handsetRedial FAXFax receiving Fax sendingReceive mode Copying Using an answering machineRecording paper jam If a power failure occursOperations / Jams Jams Document jams sending Hours p BatteryReplacing the handset battery Document feeder CleaningDo not touch the black sheets on the thermal head Thermal headStop Menuset Printed ReportsReference lists and reports List of FCC requirements and information FCC InformationWhen you ship the product Limited WarrantyFor product service Servicenter directory Servicenter DirectoryTechnical data about this product SpecificationsProgram index Code FeatureIndex Index Index Panasonic FAX Advantage Program No Extra Cost

KX-FPC161 specifications

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