Panasonic KX-FG6550 Activating FAX only mode, How phone calls and faxes are received

4. Fax

LThe remaining time for recording messages will be displayed.

{AUTO ANSWER}

Note:

LThe maximum incoming message recording time can be changed (feature #10* and

feature #10# on page 79, or feature 0621 and feature 0622 on page 89).

LWhile an incoming call is being recorded, you can monitor it through the speaker. If this feature is not required, turn OFF feature #67

(page 83).

LIf the unit announces “Memory full”, erase unnecessary messages (page 69, 71).

How phone calls and faxes are received

When receiving calls, the unit works as an answering machine and/or fax.

LIf the call is a phone call, the unit will record the caller’s message automatically.

LIf a fax calling tone is detected, the unit will receive the fax automatically.

Note:

LBy default, the unit reduces the size of the received document to 92% when printing (See feature #36 on page 81 for details).

Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call

The caller can leave a voice message and send a fax document during the same call. Inform the caller of the following procedure beforehand.

1.The caller calls your unit.

LThe answering machine will answer the call.

2.The caller can leave a message after the greeting message.

3.The caller presses {*}{9}.

LThe unit will activate the fax function.

4.The caller presses the start button to send a fax.

Changing the ring setting of the telephone answering machine

You can select from “2” (default), “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7” or “TOLL SAVER” for each line. This setting can be changed by feature #06* and feature #06# on page 79, or feature 0611 and 0612 on page 89.

–“TOLL SAVER”: When you call a line to which toll saver has been set, the unit answers after 2 rings when new messages have been recorded, and after 4 rings when there are no new messages. If you call your unit from a remote location to listen to new messages (page 73), you will know that there are no messages when the unit rings for the 3rd time. You can then hang up without being charged for the call.

Note:

LIf you set to “4”, “5”, “6” or “7”, receiving faxes may not be possible.

4.6.2 Activating FAX ONLY mode

You can activate FAX ONLY mode for each line or for both lines.

1Make sure feature #77* for LINE 1 or feature #77# for LINE 2 is set to “FAX ONLY” (page 83) beforehand.

2Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display “ON”.

Example: LINE 1 is ON

FAX ONLY LINE1

ON OFF

LINE 1 LINE 2

Example: LINE 2 is ON

FAX ONLY LINE2

OFF ON

LINE 1 LINE 2

LYou can change the ring setting in FAX ONLY mode (feature #07 on page 79).

LThe unit announces “Answer set”, the set line and the current day and time.

How faxes are received

When receiving calls, the unit will automatically answer all calls and only receive fax documents.

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