Panasonic Compact Plain Paper FAX KX-FP270 - Manual (Page 76)

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Distinctive Ring service
(ring pattern detection feature)
This feature can only be used when you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring service from your telephone
company. For more information on the availability of this service, contact your telephone company
before activating this feature.
This feature will work irregardless of the AUTO ANSWER or receive mode settings.
What is a Distinctive Ring service?
A Distinctive Ring service will give you up to 3 telephone numbers on a single telephone line, each having a
different ringing pattern.
Ring patterns:
Standard ring (one long ring)
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Double ring (two short rings)
Triple ring (short-long-short rings)
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When you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring service, you can assign telephone numbers for personal numbers,
business numbers, fax numbers, and so on.
When a call is received, you will know which number is being called by the ringing pattern.
Example:
Your telephone number Ring pattern Use
0121234 Standard ring Personal
012 5678 Double ring Business
012 9876 Triple ring Facsimile
To use one of the telephone numbers as a facsimile number
Program the ring pattern assigned to the facsimile number {see the next page).
When the unit detects a call matching the selected Distinctive Ring pattern, it will activate the fax function.
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