Panasonic KX-FT31BX - Manual (Page 49)

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Setting the distinctive ring pattern assigned for faxes
How the unit will answer in each receive mode
TEL mode: You have to answer all calls manually.
If a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard or no sound is heard, press
to receive documents.
TEL/FAX mode: When a call that matches your selected ring pattern is detected, the unit will automatically
answer the call without ringing and activate the fax function.
When another ring pattern is received, the unit will ring until you answer the call.
FAX ONLY mode: The unit will answer all calls automatically and activate the fax function.
EXT.TAM mode: When a call that matches your selected ring pattern is detected, the unit will automatically
answer the call and activate the fax function.
When another ring pattern is received;
—if it is a voice call, the external telephone answering machine will record the voice
message.
—if it is a fax call, the unit will receive documents.
START/COPY/SET
Note:
● In the FAX ONLY and EXT.TAM modes, the unit automatically answers a distinctive ring call after the second
ring. To change the number of rings, change the FAX ONLY mode ring count (page 41) after setting the ring
pattern.
1 Press .
Display:
2 Press , then .
3 Press .
4 Press or to select the ring pattern
assigned to the facsimile number.
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)
OFF: Turns off the feature (pre-selected setting).
5 Press .
● The unit will print an information list.
6 Press . MENU
SETUP ITEM [ ]
PRINTING
START/COPY/SET
MODE=OFF ▼ ▲
START/COPY/SET
RING DETECTION
3 1
1.SYSTEM SET UP
MENU
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
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Dial keypad MENU
START/COPY/SET
Select the ring pattern of the facsimile number that is assigned by your telephone company.
Receiving Faxes