Panasonic KX-FB421 - Manual (Page 17)

Connections and Setup
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For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
How to set up
1
Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode by
pressing {{{{RECEIVE MODE}}}} until the
following is displayed.
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).
{SET}
{FAX/START}
{RECEIVE MODE}
{+} {-}
FAX
TEL
FAX ONLY MODE
3 RINGS
FAX
TEL
TEL MODE