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recorded messages. To save the toll charges
for the call, hang up immediately when you
hear the 3rd ring. The 3rd ring indicates that
there are no new recorded messages.
–“RINGER OF F”: The unit will answer without
ringing.
4.8 Using the unit with an answering machine (KX-FP141 only)
1Connect the answering machine.
2Set the number of rings on the answering
machine to less than 4.
LThis will allow the answering machine to
answer the call first.
3Record a greeting message on the
answering machine.
LWe 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 31, 32).
LIf you set to FAX ONLY mode, change
the ring setting in FAX ONLY mode to
more than 4 (feature #06 on page 47).
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 49)
Note:
LIf the call is a phone call, the answering
machine will record voice messages.
If a fax calling tone is detected, the fax
machine 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} (pre-selected
fax activation code).
LThe unit will activate the fax function.
4. The caller presses the start button to send a
document.
Note:
LThe fax activation code can be changed in
feature #41 (page 49).
4.9 Receive polling (retrieving a fax placed on another fax machine)
This feature allows you to retrieve a document
from another compatible machine. Therefore you
pay for the call.
Make sure that no documents are fed into your
unit and that the other party’s machine is ready
for your call.
LKeep the front cover page open for button
locations.
1Press {MENU} repeatedly to display
“POLLING”.
2Press {SET}.
3Dial the fax number.
4Press {SET}.
LThe unit will start reception.
Answering machine
(Not included)
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