Panasonic KXFB421 Operating Instructions - Page 17

Connections and Setup How to set up {+} {-} {RECEIVE MODE} {SET} {FAX/START} 1 Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode by pressing {RECEIVE MODE} until the following is displayed. FAX FAX ONLY MODE 3 RINGS TEL L The display will show the number of rings before the fax machine answers a call in FAX ONLY mode. 2 Press {+} or {-} to change the ring setting to 5 and press {SET}. 3 Turn on your answering machine. 4 Adjust the ring setting of the answering machine to less than 4. L This will allow the answering machine to answer the call first. Note: L If you wish to answer calls manually, set the fax machine to TEL mode by pressing {RECEIVE MODE}. How to receive calls At first your answering machine will pick up the call. Helpful hint: L If the call is a phone call, the answering machine will record voice message automatically. L If a fax calling tone is detected, the answering machine will be disconnected and the call will be switched to the fax machine. The fax machine will receive a fax automatically. If the answering machine is turned off You can receive a fax with the fax machine and an extension telephone, if connected. With the fax machine 1. When the fax machine rings, lift the handset of the fax machine. 2. When document reception is required, a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or no sound is heard, press {FAX/START}. L The fax machine will start reception. With an extension telephone 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} (pre-selected fax activation code) firmly. 3. Replace the handset. L The fax machine will start reception. Note: L You can change the fax activation code in feature #41 (page 62). FAX TEL MODE TEL For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. 17