Panasonic KX-FP205 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 only as a fax (FAX ONLY mode)

–Use mostly as a telephone (TEL mode)

–Use with answering machine

Note:

LSee page 13 for quick setup.

4.5.1 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 24) by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.

LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator turns ON.

AUTO ANSWER

{FAX START}

How faxes are received

All incoming calls will be answered as faxes.

4.5.2Use 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 24) 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}.

4.5.3 Use with answering machine

Your situation

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

Setup

Connect an external telephone answering machine (page 25) and set the ring count of the answering machine to less than 4.

LSet the ring count in FAX ONLY mode of the fax machine to “5 EXT. TAM” (feature #06 on page 31), if you use with auto answer ON.

How to receive calls

If the call is a phone call, the answering machine will record voice messages.

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

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Contents Compact Plain Paper Fax and Copier Operating InstructionsThings you should keep a record Environment Important safety instructionsInstallation For best performanceCopy Index To place an order by telephone Telephone Included accessoriesAccessory information To place an order online for customers in the U.S.A. onlyButton descriptions Removing the shipping tape OverviewInk film Incorrect CorrectTo use A4 size paper Handset cordPaper tray Paper supportCorrectSlant Recording paperConnections Using surge protectorsSET Menu Stop Quick SetupAdjusting volume Help functionSET Mute Date and timeYour logo SET Flash Your fax numberTo enter your logo Example Bill One touch dial Making a phone call using the phonebookEditing a stored item Erasing a stored itemHow Caller ID is displayed Caller ID serviceMaking a call using a one touch dial Key Erasing a one touch dial assignmentViewing and calling back Caller ID number auto edit featureSymbols and operations for caller information Turning on the Caller ID number auto edit featureMenu iSET iSET Erasing specific caller informationMonitor Redial Sending a fax manuallyFAX Start Stop Document requirements Sending a fax using Phonebook and one touch dialErasing a stored item from the broadcast memory Broadcast transmissionProgramming items into the broadcast memory Adding a new item into the broadcast memoryUse with answering machine Use only as a fax FAX only modeUse mostly as a telephone TEL mode Selecting the way to use your fax machineReceiving a fax automatically Auto answer on Activating TEL modeActivating FAX only mode Receiving a fax manually Auto answer OFFReceiving a voice message and fax document in one call Using the unit with an answering machineSetting up the unit and an answering machine Feature #06 onMenu Programming the ring pattern assigned for fax Distinctive Ring serviceUsing two or more phone numbers on a single telephone line Activating the Distinctive Ring featureMaking a copy More copying featuresCollated pages Uncollated pages Example Making 2 copies of a 4-page original documentProgramming See page 13 for details Basic featuresAdvanced features Letter 92% default Setting the quick scan #34Canceled and this feature will be turned OFF automatically Connecting tone volume cannot be adjusted Setting friendly #46700ms default SettingMenu Error messages Reports Display Cause & Solution Error messages DisplayInitial settings When a function does not work, check hereGeneral Fax receiving Fax sendingCopying If a power failure occurs Using an answering machineRecording paper jams When the recording paper has jammed in the unitDocument jams When the recording paper was not fed into the unit properlyDo not use paper products, such as paper towels or tissues Thermal head cleaning Reference lists and reports SpecificationsRecording paper weight ITU-T No Test ChartRecording paper specifications Recording paper size FCC and Other Information General Information North America Limited WarrantyPanasonic Facsimile Product Limited Warranty For In Limited Warranty product service For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Customer Services directoryContact Broadcast List IndexSetup List Corporation of North America No Extra Cost