Panasonic Kx Fg2451 Operating Instruction Manual

Please read these Operating 
Instructions before using the unit 
and save for future reference.
This model is designed to be 
used only in the U.S.A.
Operating Instructions
2.4 GHz Cordless Phone System
with FAX and Copier
Model No.KX-FG2451
FOR FAX ADVANTAGE ASSISTANCE:
— REFER TO  
www.panasonic.com/helpfax
for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto 
Rico
— E-MAIL TO 
[email protected]
for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto 
Rico
— PHONE CALL 
1-800-HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329)
Charge the battery...

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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic fax machine.
Things you should keep a record of
Attach your sales receipt here.
For your future reference
Caution:
LThe Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other 
electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin 
at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent 
and an...

Important Information
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Important Information Safe ty  I ns tr uc ti ons
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Important safety instructions
When using this unit, basic safety precautions should 
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric 
shock, or personal injury.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this 
unit.
3. Unplug...

Important Information
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For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm 
that smoke has stopped and contact an authorized 
service center.
For Bes t Pe rfo r ma nce
For best performance
Location and noise
The base unit and cordless handset use radio waves to 
communicate with each other. For maximum distance 
and noise-free operation, we recommend the following:
LPlacing the unit away from electrical appliances such 
as a TV,...

Table of Contents
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1.  Ta ble of Contents1. Introduction and Installation
Accessories
1.1 Included accessories .....................................7
1.2 Accessory information ...................................7
Finding the Controls
1.3 Button descriptions of the base unit ..............8
1.4 Button descriptions of the cordless handset..9
1.5 Overview .....................................................10
Installation
1.6 Ink film .........................................................11
1.7 Paper...

Table of Contents
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9. Option
Cordless handset Registration
9.1 Re-registering the cordless handset............52
10.Help
Error Messages
10.1 Error messages – Reports ..........................53
10.2 Error messages – Display ...........................54
Troubleshooting
10.3 When a function does not work, check here56
11.Maintenance
Jams
11.1 Recording paper jams .................................63
11.2 Document jams ...........................................64
Cleaning
11.3 Document feeder/recording...

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Acc ess orie s
1.1 Included accessories
*1 Part numbers are subject to change without notice.
*2 No need to install when using letter size paper.
Note:
LIf any items are missing or damaged, contact the 
place of purchase.
LSave the original carton and packing materials for 
future...

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Finding  the  Con trols
1.3 Button descriptions of the 
base unit
A{MIC}(Microphone)
LThe built-in microphone.
B{GREETING REC}
LTo record a greeting message (page 39).
C{GREETING CHECK}
LTo check a greeting message (page 39).
D{MEMO}
LTo record a memo message (page 41).
E{ERASE}
LTo erase messages (page 39, 40).
F{AUTO ANSWER}
LTo turn the auto answer setting ON/OFF (page 
33, 34).
G{PLAYBACK}
LTo...

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1.4 Button descriptions of the 
cordless handset
ASoft keys
LTwo soft keys are used to select the functions 
displayed directly above each key.
Example:
B{TA L K}
LTo make/answer calls (page 20, 21).
CNavigator
LTo adjust volume (page 17).
LTo search for a stored item (page 22).
D{SP-PHONE}
LFor speakerphone operation.
E{TONE}
LTo change from pulse to tone temporarily during 
dialing when your line...

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1.5 Overview
1.5.1 Base unit
Removing the shipping tape
1.5.2 Cordless handset
1 CHARGE indicator
2 Document guides
3 Paper tray
4 Metal recording paper guide
5 Paper support
6 Recording paper exit
7 Recording paper entrance
8 Antenna
9 Microphone
j Front cover
k Document entrance
l Document exit
m Speaker
n Green button (Back cover release button)
o Back cover
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2Ringer...