Panasonic KX-FLM653HK manual Activating TEL/FAX mode, To stop receiving, TEL/FAX Mode

4. Fax

–a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or

–no sound is heard,

press {*}{*}{*}{9} (default fax activation code) firmly.

LThe fax machine will start reception.

3.Replace the handset.

Note:

LTo receive fax documents using the extension telephone, make sure remote fax activation is turned ON (feature #434 on page 56) beforehand. The default setting is ON.

To stop receiving

Press {STOP}.

4.7.2 Activating TEL/FAX mode

1Make sure feature #404 is set to “TEL/FAX” beforehand (page 54).

2Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.

TEL/FAX MODE

LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator is OFF.

3The ringer volume setting should be ON (page 20).

{STOP}

How phone calls and faxes are received

1.“INCOMING CALL” will be displayed but the unit will not ring.

2.The unit will wait for the duration of 2 rings before answering the call.

LThe number of rings is determined by the “TEL/FAX delayed ring setting” (feature #212 on page 54).

LDuring this time, an extension telephone (if connected to the same line) will ring.

3.The unit will answer the call and try to detect a fax calling tone.

When a fax calling tone is detected The unit receives the fax automatically without ringing.

When a fax calling tone is not detected

A The unit will ring 3 times. You may answer the call.

LThe number of rings is determined by the

“Silent fax recognition ring setting”

(feature #436 on page 56).

LCallers will hear a ring back tone different from the one generated by the telephone

company.

LAn extension telephone (if connected to the same line) will not ring at this time. To answer the call with the extension telephone, lift the handset and press {*}{0} (default auto disconnection code) while the fax machine is ringing.

B If you do not answer the call, the unit will activate the fax function.

LSome fax machines do not generate fax calling tones when sending faxes, therefore the unit will try to receive a fax even if no fax calling tone is detected.

Note:

LThe auto disconnection code can be changed in feature #435 on page 56.

LEven when you answer a call with the extension telephone and press the auto disconnection code, the fax machine may activate the fax function depending on the type of an extension telephone. Press {STOP} on the fax machine to talk with the calling party.

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