8 using the unit with an answering machine, Using the unit with an answering machine, 8 using the unit with an answering machine – Panasonic KX-FL511AL User Manual

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4. Fax

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The AUTO ANSWER light is ON.

Note:

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The number of rings before a call is answered
in FAX ONLY mode can be changed (feature
#06 on page 38).

How to receive calls
When receiving calls, the unit will automatically
answer all calls and only receive fax documents.

4.8 Using the unit with an
answering machine

4.8.1 Setting up the fax machine
and an answering machine

1

Connect the answering machine.

2

Set the number of rings on the answering
machine to less than 4.

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This will allow the answering machine to
answer the call first.

3

Record a greeting message on the
answering machine.

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We recommend you record a message
up to 10 seconds long, and not to pause
for more than 4 seconds during the
message. Otherwise, both machines will
not function correctly.

4

Activate the answering machine.

5

Set the fax machine to the desired receiving
mode (page 31, 31).

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If you set to FAX ONLY mode, change
the ring setting in FAX ONLY mode to
more than 4 (feature #06 on page 38)
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6

Check all or part of the followings are not the
same:

the remote access code of the answering
machine

the fax activation code (feature #41 on
page 39)

Receiving a voice message and fax
document in one call
The caller can leave a voice message and send
a fax document during the same call. Inform the
caller of the following procedure beforehand.

1. The caller calls your unit.

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The answering device will answer the call.

2. The caller can leave a message after the

greeting message.

3. The caller presses *#9 (pre-selected fax

activation code).

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The unit will activate the fax function.

4. The caller presses the start button to send a

document.

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The fax activation code can be changed in
feature #41 (page 39).

4.9 Receive polling
(retrieving a fax placed on
another fax machine)

This feature allows you to retrieve a document
from another compatible machine. Therefore you
pay for the call.
Make sure that no documents are fed into your
unit and that the other party’s machine is ready
for your call.

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Keep the front cover page open for button
locations.

1

Press {MENU} repeatedly to display

POLLING”.

2

Press {SET}.

3

Dial the fax number.

4

Press {SET}.

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The unit will start reception.

Answering machine
(Not included)

Remove the stopper.

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