6. Fax

6.8Receiving a fax manually – Auto answer

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6.8.1 Activating TEL mode

Set the fax machine to TEL mode by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.

TEL MODE

LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator on the base unit turns OFF.

Note:

LBy default, the unit reduces the size of the received document to 92% when printing (See feature #36 on page 69 for details).

{STOP}

{FAX/START}

{DIGITAL SP-PHONE}

{j/OK}

{C} {ih}

{s}

{>}

How to receive phone calls and faxes with the base unit

1.Press {DIGITAL SP-PHONE}to answer the call.

2.When:

document reception is required,

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

no sound is heard,

press {FAX/START}.

CONNECTING.....

LThe unit will start fax reception.

How to receive phone calls and faxes with the handset

1.Lift the handset and press {C} or {s} to answer the call.

2.When:

document reception is required,

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

no sound is heard,

press {j/OK}.

3.Select Fax Start, then press {>}.

4.Press {ih} or place the handset on the base unit.

How to receive phone calls and faxes with an extension telephone

If you have another telephone connected to the same line (extension telephone), you can use the extension telephone to receive faxes.

1.When the extension telephone rings, lift the handset of the extension telephone.

2.When:

document reception is required,

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 fax reception.

3.Replace the handset.

Note:

LTo receive fax documents using the extension telephone, make sure remote fax activation is turned ON beforehand (feature #41 on page 69). The default setting is ON.

To stop receiving

Press {STOP}.

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Panasonic KX-FC231NZ Receiving a fax manually Auto answer, Activating TEL mode, Stop FAX/START Digital SP-PHONE