Panasonic KXFPC161 Operating Instructions - Page 43

Receiving Faxes Voice mail service (Distinctive Ring) Mostly phone calls 2-number example To the same line RRRinininggg 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 (p. 51) 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. 44) Turn AUTO ANSWER off by pressing AUTO ANSWER . AUTO ANSWER q The arrow (w) is not shown on the right of the display. Other options TEL/FAX mode If you are near the unit and want to use it to receive phone calls yourself and faxes automatically, see pages 46 and 47. 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. 49). 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. 43