Panasonic KX-FG2451 Selecting the way to use your fax machine, Use only as a fax FAX only mode

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4. Fax

4.5Selecting the way to use your fax machine

Depending on your situation, select the way you prefer to use your fax machine.

–Use as a telephone answering machine and/or fax (TAM/FAX mode)

–Use only as a fax (FAX ONLY mode)

–Use mostly as a telephone (TEL mode)

Note:

LSee page 16 for quick setup.

4.5.1Use as a telephone answering machine and/or fax (TAM/FAX mode)

Your situation

You want to answer phone calls using the telephone answering machine and receive faxes automatically.

Setup

Set the fax machine to TAM/FAX mode (page 34) by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.

LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator turns ON.

AUTO ANSWER

{FAX START}

Note:

LMake sure feature #77 is set to “TAM/FAX” beforehand (page 49).

LDo not connect an answering machine to the same

telephone line. If connected, set the automatic answer feature to OFF by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.

LIt is not recommended to subscribe to voice mail service as it may disturb fax reception. If you do subscribe to a voice mail service, set the ring count of your voice mail service to 5 rings or greater.

How phone calls and faxes are received

If the call is a phone call, the fax machine will record the caller’s message automatically.

If a fax calling tone is detected, the fax machine will receive the fax automatically.

4.5.2 Use only as a fax (FAX ONLY mode)

Your situation

You have a separate telephone line just for faxes.

Setup

Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode (page 34) by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.

LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator turns ON.

AUTO ANSWER

Note:

LMake sure feature #77 is set to “FAX ONLY” beforehand (page 49).

How faxes are received

All incoming calls will be answered as faxes.

4.5.3Use mostly as a telephone (TEL mode)

Your situation

You want to answer calls by yourself. If a fax call is received, you must receive the fax manually.

Setup

Set the fax machine to TEL mode (page 33) by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.

LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator turns OFF.

AUTO ANSWER

How to receive phone calls and faxes

You have to answer all calls manually.

To receive a fax, press {FAX START}.

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Contents Operating Instructions Things you should keep a record Battery Important safety instructionsInstallation For best performance Location and noiseEnvironment Routine careRecording your greeting message PhonebookMaking a copy Option To place an order online for customers in the U.S.A. only Included accessoriesAccessory information Button descriptions of the base unit Button descriptions of the cordless handset Overview Base unit Cordless handsetInk film Paper tray CorrectIncorrect To use A4 size paperCorrect Slant Paper supportRecording paper Battery installation / replacement ReplacementTo switch to the speakerphone while using the headset Headset optionalBase unit Battery chargeConnections Quick Setup Base unit help functionSET Menu Stop SETMenu OFF SET Mute Date and timeYour logo SET Flash Your fax numberTo enter your logo Example Bill Making phone calls With the cordless handsetSP-PHONE Redial Mute ClearAnswering phone calls With the base unitLocator Mute SP-PHONE Redial Talk OFFMaking a phone call using the phonebook Clear PauseClear SET MenuEditing a stored item Erasing a stored itemErasing a specific item Erasing all itemsOne touch dial Base unit only Copying phonebook itemsCaller ID service Call Waiting Caller ID featureViewing and calling back How Caller ID is displayedCaller ID number auto edit feature Symbols and operations for caller informationTurning on the Caller ID number auto edit feature Base unit Caller ID SP-PHONE Stop FAX StartErasing caller information Erasing all caller informationErasing specific caller information Into the cordless handsetIntercom Transferring a callSending a fax manually Help SET FAX Start Stop SP-PHONE RedialSending a fax using Phonebook and one touch dial Document requirementsBroadcast transmission Programming items into the broadcast memoryAdding a new item into the broadcast memory Erasing a stored item from the broadcast memorySelecting the way to use your fax machine Use only as a fax FAX only modeUse mostly as a telephone TEL mode SP-PHONE Stop FAX Start Talk SP-PHONE Activating TEL modeReceiving a fax manually Auto answer OFF Activating FAX only mode Changing the ring count in TAM/FAX modeReceiving a fax automatically Auto answer on Receiving a voice message and fax document in one callActivating the junk fax prohibitor Storing undesired callersTo display the junk fax prohibitor list To print the junk fax prohibitor listDistinctive Ring service Using two or more phone numbers on a single telephone lineActivating the Distinctive Ring feature Programming the ring pattern assigned for faxCopy More copying featuresMaking a copy Example Making 2 copies of a 4-page original document Collated pages Uncollated pagesMIC Erase SET Greeting Check Greeting REC Stop Recording your greeting messageErasing your recorded greeting message Listening to recorded messages using the cordless handset To play back messages Useful features during playbackTo play back messages Erasing recorded messagesLeaving a message for others or yourself Summary of remote operation Remote operation using remote commandsOperating from a remote location Base unit programming Cordless handset programmingBasic features See page 16 for detailsProgrammable Features Advanced features Print on 1 sheet Canceled and this feature will be turned OFF automaticallyLetter 92% default Setting friendly #46 To print the stored documentSetting Cordless 700ms default HandsetConnecting tone volume cannot be adjusted Work correctly. Consult your PBX supplier for the correctOther features Cordless handset only Also be resetSetting the key tone Pressed. Includes confirmation tones and error tonesRegistering See page 52 for details Cordless handset Battery performance may be shortened when using thisCordless handset is in use Re-registering the cordless handset Error messages Reports Error messages Display Display Cause & SolutionIncomplete DisplayWhen a function does not work, check here Initial settingsGeneral Problem Cause & Solution Display exits the Caller ID Problem Cause & Solution Cordless handset doesAlarm tone sounds Charged the battery fully, butFax sending Fax receivingCopying If a power failure occurs Answering machineHelp When the recording paper has jammed in the unit Recording paper jamsWhen the recording paper was not fed into the unit properly Document jamsDo not use paper products, such as paper towels or tissues Thermal head cleaning Specifications Reference lists and reports Base unit onlyPower supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz ITU-T No Test ChartRecording paper specifications Recording paper size Recording paper weightFCC and Other Information FCC RF Exposure Warning Limited Warranty North AmericaFor In Limited Warranty product service Customer Services directory Customer Services DirectoryIndex Broadcast ListPhonebook List No Extra Cost