Panasonic KX-FG6550 - Manual (Page 26)

2. Preparation
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2.4 Selecting the way to
use your fax machine
To select depending on your situation, see case
1. To select depending on the fax machine’s
function, see case 2.
Case 1: To use LINE 1 for business use, and
LINE 2 for private use (page 24).
Case 2: To use LINE 1 for phone calls, and LINE
2 for faxes (page 26).
2.5 Case 1: To use LINE 1
for business use, and LINE
2 for private use
2.5.1 Your situation
To use one line for business use, and the second
line for private use, for example set LINE 1 to
TAM/FAX mode for business use and LINE 2 to
TEL mode for private use.
2.5.2 How to setup
Turn AUTO ANSWER ON for LINE 1 to answer
phone calls using the telephone answering
machine and receive faxes automatically
(TAM/FAX mode).
Turn AUTO ANSWER OFF for LINE 2 to answer
all calls manually (TEL mode).
1 Turn AUTO ANSWER ON/OFF.
Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to
display the following.
L If you are using the fax machine for the
first time, setup is complete. If not, go to
step 2.
2 Change the receiving mode in the AUTO
ANSWER setting.
1. Press {MENU}.
2. Press {#}, then {7}{7}.
3. Press {*} to select LINE 1.
4. Press {1} to select “ TAM/FAX”.
5. Press {SET}.
6. Press {MENU}.
Note:
L Do not connect an answering machine to the
same telephone line. If one is connected, set
the automatic answer feature on this unit to
OFF.
L It is not recommended to subscribe to voice
mail service as it may disturb fax reception. If
you do subscribe to a voice mail service, set
the ring count of your voice mail service to 5
rings or greater.
2.5.3 How phone calls and faxes
are received
Receiving calls on LINE 1
When receiving calls, the unit works as a fax and
answering machine.
L If the call is a phone call, the fax machine will
record the caller’s message automatically.
If a fax calling tone is detected, the fax
machine will receive the fax automatically.
Receiving calls on LINE 2
You have to answer all calls manually.
You can receive a fax with the base unit, handset
or an extension telephone.
With the base unit
1. Press {SP-PHONE} to answer the call.
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 fax reception.
With the handset
1. Lift the handset and press {TALK} or {SP-
PHONE} to answer the call.
2. When:
– document reception is required,
– a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or
– no sound is heard,
press {*}{#}{9} (default fax activation
code) firmly.
L The fax machine will start fax reception.
{ FAX/START}
{ AUTO ANSWER}
{ SP-PHONE}
{ SET}
{ MENU}
LINE 2 MESSAGE LINE 1
ON OFF
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