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2.12 Starting Multi-Function Station
[Start] i [All Programs] or [Programs] i
[Panasonic] i the unit’s name i [Multi-Function
Station]
LMulti-Function Station will appear.
[Scan] (page 35)
LTo scan and display the scanned images.
LTo scan and create an image file.
LTo scan and send by e-mail.
LTo scan and convert an image into editable text data.
[PC FAX]
LTo send a document created on the computer as a
fax message (page 46).
LTo display a fax document received on the computer
(page 52).
[Remote Control] (page 74)
LTo program the features.
LTo store, edit or erase items in directories.
LTo view items in the journal report or Caller ID list.
LTo store caller information into directories.
LTo store or erase items for broadcast transmission.
[Utilities]
LTo start Multi-Function Viewer (page 35).
LTo start Device Monitor (page 75).
LTo start OCR application (page 34).
LTo start the configuration web page (page 56, 75)
(LAN connection only).
[Settings] (page 27)
LTo change the general settings.
LTo change the settings for scanning.
LTo change the folder for saving the received fax
documents (page 49).
[o]
LFor detailed instructions on Multi-Function Station.
LTo view operating instructions.
[p]
LTo display usage tips.
[n]
LTo display information about Multi-Function Station.
Note:
LYou can confirm if the unit is connected to your
computer by using Device Monitor (page 75).
LComputer features (printing, scanning, etc.) may not
function properly in the following situations:
– When the unit is connected to a computer that
was custom-built by the user.
– When the unit is connected to the computer via a
PCI card or other expansion card.
– When the unit is connected to another piece of
hardware (such as a USB hub or interface
adapter) and not connected directly to the
computer.
To change the settings
You can change the settings for Multi-Function Station
beforehand.
1. Select [Settings] from Multi-Function Station.
2. Click the desired tab and change the settings. i
[OK]
[General]
–[Launcher display setting]: To select the display
type of the launcher.
–[OCR Path]: To select the OCR software.
–[PC name list up on device] (LAN connection
only): To select whether or not your computer name
is displayed on the unit.
–[PC name] (LAN connection only): The computer
name that will be displayed on the unit.
[Scan]
–[Save to]: To select the folder where the scanned
image or the received fax document will be saved.
–[Viewer][File][E-Mail][OCR][Custom]: To
change scanning settings for Multi-Function scan
application.
Note:
LAssign a unique name for the [PC name] to avoid
overlapping, or the scanned image may be sent to an
undesired computer.
To select the default E-mail software
The default E-mail software is used when using
“4.1.3 Scan to E-mail”, page 33.
You can select the default E-mail software as follows.
For Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000:
1. [Start] i [Settings] i [Control Panel] i
[Internet Options] i [Programs] i [E-mail]
2. Select the desired MAPI-compliant E-mail software
such as [Outlook Express], etc. i [OK]
For Windows XP:
1. [Start] i [Control Panel] i [Internet
Options] i [Programs] i [E-mail]
2. Select the desired MAPI-compliant E-mail software
such as [Outlook Express], etc. i [OK]