Panasonic KX-FP343AL Receiving a fax automatically, Using the unit with an answering machine

4. Fax

4.7Receiving a fax automatically

{RECEIVE MODE}

4.7.1 Activating FAX ONLY mode

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

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 37).

4.8Using the unit with an answering machine

4.8.1Setting up the fax machine and an answering machine

1Connect the answering machine. Remove the stopper.

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 TEL mode (page 29) or FAX ONLY mode (page 30).

L If you set to FAX ONLY mode, change the ring setting in FAX ONLY mode to more than 4 (feature #06 on page 37).

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 38)

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