6. Fax (KX-MB3020 only)
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6.7 Receiving a fax manually – Auto answer OFF
Important:
LUse this mode with an extension telephone.

6.7.1 Activating TEL mode

Set the unit to TEL mode by pressing {Fax Auto
Answer} repeatedly to display “TEL MODE”.
LThe {Fax Auto Answer} light turns OFF.
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,
press {*} {#} {9} (default fax activation code)
firmly.
3. Replace the handset.
Note:
LTo stop receiving, see page 73.
LTo receive fax documents using the extension
telephone, make sure remote fax activation is turned
ON (feature #434 on page 61) beforehand. The
default setting is ON.
6.8 Using the unit with an answering machine

6.8.1 Setting up the unit and an answering

machine

1Connect the answering machine (1).
LAn answering machine is not supplied.
LRemove the stopper (2) if attached.
2Set the number of rings on the answering machine to
4 rings or less.
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 that is
under 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 unit to the desired receiving mode (page 46).
LIf you set it to FAX ONLY mode, change the ring
setting in FAX ONLY mode to “5 EXT. TAM”
(feature #210 on page 56).
6Make sure each of the following are unique:
– the remote access code of the answering
machine
– the fax activation code (feature #434 on page 61)
– remote access to your phone company’s Voice
Mail (if you subscribed)
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