Panasonic KX-FP151 KX-FP151 Owner's Manual (English) - Page 37

Receiving Faxes Voice mail service (Distinctive Ring) Mostly phone calls 2-number example To the RRiinngg Ring same line Facsimile No. Telephone No. (555-1333) (555-1111) You need to subscribe to Distinctive Ring Service. You plan to answer the calls yourself. Setting the Distinctive Ring pattern (feature #31 on page 53) Select the same ring pattern assigned to the facsimile number. (Default setting is B.) A: Standard ring (one long ring) B:Double ring (two short rings) C: Triple ring (short-long-short rings) D: Other triple ring (short-short- long rings) TEL mode (p. 38) Turn AUTO ANSWER off by pressing AUTO ANSWER . AUTO ANSWER When the fax machine detects a call matching the selected Distinctive Ring pattern: The fax machine will activate the fax function. When the fax machine detects other ring patterns: The fax machine will operate based on the AUTO ANSWER setting. When receiving calls: You have to answer all calls manually. To receive a fax document, press FAX/START for each fax receiving. Other options With a PC If you have a computer attached to the same telephone line, see page 43. TEL/FAX mode If you are near the unit and want to use it to receive phone calls yourself and faxes automatically, see pages 40 and 41. Remote fax activation You can also receive a fax using an extension telephone. While hearing a fax calling tone with an extension telephone, press 9 (pre-selected fax activation code) to receive a fax (p. 44). 37