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4.7 Receiving a fax automatically – {AUTO ANSWER} ON

4.7.1 Activating FAX ONLY mode

For KX-FP141
Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode by
pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to
display the following.
FAX ONLY MODE
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator turns ON.
For KX-FP145
1Set feature #77 to “FAX ONLY” (page 51)
beforehand.
2Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to
display the following.
FAX ONLY MODE
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator turns
ON.
How to receive calls
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 47).

4.7.2 Activating TAD/FAX mode

(KX-FP145 only)
1Set feature #77 to “TAD/FAX” (page 51)
beforehand.
2Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to
display the following.
TAD/FAX MODE
LThe {AUTO ANSWE R} indicator turns
ON.
LThe unit will play the pre-recorded
greeting message.
LThe remaining time for recording
incoming messages will be displayed.
Note:
LThe maximum incoming message recording
time can be changed (feature #10, page 47).
LWhile an incoming call is being recorded, you
can monitor it through the speaker. If this
feature is not required, set feature #67 to
OFF (page 50).
How to receive calls
When receiving calls, the unit works as a fax
and/or answering device.
LIf the call is a phone call, the unit will record a
voice message automatically.
LIf a fax calling tone is detected, the unit will
receive a fax automatically.
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 device 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
document.
Ring setting in TAD/FAX mode
You can choose from “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”,
“8”, “9”, “TOLL SAVER” and “RINGER OFF”. This
setting can be changed by feature #06, page 47.
–“TOLL SAVER”: When you call the unit from a
remote location, the number of rings will tell
you if there are any new voice messages. If
the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at
least one new recorded message. If the unit
answers on the 4th ring, there are no new

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