Panasonic KXFLB881 Fax - Page 49

8. Distinctive Ring 8DiDstiisntcinticvteivRe iRnging 8.1 Distinctive Ring service When a call is made to one of your phone numbers, the telephone company sends a ring pattern to your telephone line to indicate which number the call is intended for. By setting up this unit for Distinctive Ring, you can make the unit automatically start fax reception when a call comes to the fax number. To use this service, you must subscribe to the Distinctive Ring service offered by your local telephone company. Consult your local telephone company for availability. 8.2 Using two or more phone numbers on a single telephone line To use one phone number for the fax, program the ring pattern assigned for the fax (feature #431 on page 49). In the example, the ring pattern assigned for fax is a triple ring, so you should program "C" (triple ring). Ring pattern Standard ring (one long ring) Selection {1} "A" 1st ring 2nd ring Double ring (two short rings) {2} "B" 1st ring 2nd ring Triple ring (short-long-short rings) {3} "C" 8.2.1 Activating the Distinctive Ring feature 1 {MENU} i {#} i {4}{3}{0} 2 Press {1} to select "ON". L press {0} to select "OFF". 3 {SET} i {MENU} Note: L While the Distinctive Ring feature is activated, you cannot change the receiving mode. How phone calls and faxes are received If the incoming call is for the fax number, the unit will ring with the assigned ring pattern and automatically start fax reception. If the incoming call is for the phone number, the unit will keep on ringing. L If an external telephone answering machine is connected, set the ring count of the answering machine to more than 2. 1st ring 2nd ring Other triple ring (short-short-long rings) {4} "D" 1st ring 2nd ring Note: L The default setting is {5} "B-D". The fax will respond to all calls with ring tone patterns "B", "C" and "D". 8.4 Programming the ring pattern assigned for fax 1 Set feature #430 to "ON" (page 49). 2 {MENU} i {#} i {4}{3}{1} 3 Press {1} to {5} to select the ring pattern assigned for fax. i {SET} i {MENU} 8.3 Using three or more phone numbers on a single telephone line You may wish to use three or more phone numbers for a single telephone line. In order to distinguish which number the call was addressed to, a different ring pattern must be assigned for each number. Example: Using three phone numbers Telephone number 012 1234 012 5678 012 9876 Ring pattern Use Standard ring Double ring Triple ring Personal Business Fax 49