Panasonic KX-FPG381 operating instructions Activating FAX only mode, How to receive calls

4. Fax

press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the desired setting, and press {SET}.

LThe AUTO ANSWER indicator turns ON. L The remaining time for recording

messages will be displayed.

Note:

LThe maximum recording time allowed for each message can be changed (feature #10 on page 69, or page 75).

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 72).

LIf the unit announces “Memory full” and “ALL MAILBOX FULL” is displayed on the base unit, erase unnecessary messages (page 63, 65).

How to receive calls

When receiving calls, the unit works as a fax and/or answering machine.

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 machine 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.

Changing the ring setting in TAM/FAX mode

You can select from “2” (default), “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7” or “TOLL SAVER”. This setting can be changed by feature #06 on page 69, or page 75.

–“TOLL SAVER”: When you call the unit from a remote location to listen to new messages (page 66), the number of times the unit rings will tell you if there are any new voice messages. The unit will answer on the 2nd ring when there is at least one new recorded message. The unit will answer on the 4th ring when there are no new recorded messages. If you do not want to listen to old messages,

hang up when you hear the 3rd ring, because it indicates there are no new messages. You will not pay for the call.

Note:

LIf you set to “5”, “6” or “7”, receiving faxes may not be possible.

4.6.2 Activating FAX ONLY mode

1Set feature #77 to “FAX ONLY” (page 73) beforehand.

2Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.

FAX ONLY MODE 3 RINGS

LThe display will show the ring setting in FAX ONLY mode. If you wish to change it, press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display

the desired setting, and press {SET}.

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.

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