Panasonic KX-FLB851 Receiving a fax automatically - Auto answer ON, Activating FAX ONLY mode, Fax

3. Fax

3.7Receiving a fax automatically – Auto answer ON

3.7.1 Activating FAX ONLY mode

1Press {FAX AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.

FAX ONLY MODE

3 RINGS [V^]

LThe display will show the ring setting in FAX ONLY mode.

LThe {FAX AUTO ANSWER} indicator is ON.

2If you wish to change the ring setting, press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display the desired setting, and press {SET}.

{V}{^}

{SET}

How faxes are received

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

If you have subscribed to a Distinctive Ring service

See page 41.

3.8Receiving a fax manually – Auto answer

OFF

Use this mode with an extension telephone or the optional handset unit.

3.8.1 Activating TEL mode

Set the unit to TEL mode by pressing {FAX AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.

TEL MODE

LThe {FAX AUTO ANSWER} indicator is OFF.

{STOP}

{START}

Note:

LIf you do not answer the call within 10 rings, the unit will temporarily switch to fax reception. The other party can then send a fax.

How to receive faxes with an extension telephone

If you have another telephone connected to the [EXT] jack or 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,

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