4. Fax

4.7Receiving a fax automatically – Auto answer ON

4.7.1 Activating FAX ONLY mode

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

FAX ONLY MODE

LThe {AUTO ANSWER} light is ON.

How faxes are received

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

Note:

LThe number of rings before a call is answered in FAX ONLY mode can be changed (feature #06 on page 42).

4.8Using the unit with an answering machine

4.8.1Setting up the fax machine and an answering machine

1Connect the answering machine. L Remove the stopper (1).

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Answering machine (Not included)

2Set the number of rings on the answering machine to less than 4.

L This will allow the answering machine to answer the call first.

3Record a greeting message on the answering machine.

L We recommend you record a message up to 10 seconds long, and not to pause for more than 4 seconds during the message. Otherwise, both machines will not function correctly.

4Activate the answering machine.

5Set the fax machine to the desired receiving mode (page 34, 35).

L If you set to FAX ONLY mode, change the ring setting in FAX ONLY mode to more than 4 (feature #06 on page 42).

6Check all or part of the followings are not the same:

the remote access code of the answering machine

the fax activation code (feature #41 on page 43)

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Panasonic KX-FL611AL manual Receiving a fax automatically Auto answer on, Using the unit with an answering machine