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8.3 Basic features
{#}{0}{1} Setting the date and time
LEnter the date and time using the dial 
keypad. See page 31 for details.
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (feature 4 on page 88).
{#}{0}{2} Setting your logo
LEnter your logo using the dial keypad. See 
page 32 for details.
LINE 1:{#}{0}{3}{*} LINE 2:{#}{0}{3}{#}
Setting your fax number
LEnter your fax number using the dial keypad. 
See page 34 for details.
{#}{0}{4} Printing a confirmation report
To print a confirmation report for fax transmission 
results (page 55).
{1} “ON”: A confirmation report will be printed 
after every transmission.
{2} “OFF”: Confirmation reports will not be 
printed.
{3} “ERROR” (default): A confirmation report will 
be printed only when fax transmission fails.
LINE 1:{#}{0}{6}{*} LINE 2:{#}{0}{6}{#}
Changing the ring setting in TAM/FAX mode 
or TAM ONLY mode
To change the number of rings before the unit 
answers a call in TAM/FAX mode (page 60) or 
TAM ONLY mode (page 61).
{2} “2” (default)
{3} “3”
{4} “4”
{5} “5”
{6} “6”
{7} “7”
{0} “TOLL SAVER”
Note:
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (feature 0611 and feature 0612 on 
page 89).
{#}{0}{7} Changing the ring setting in FAX 
ONLY mode
To change the number of rings before the unit 
answers a call in FAX ONLY mode.
{1} “1”
{2} “2”
{3} “3” (default)
{4} “4”
LINE 1:{#}{1}{0}{*} LINE 2:{#}{1}{0}{#}
Changing the maximum recording time for 
incoming messages
{1} “1 MIN”: 1 minute
{2} “2 MIN”: 2 minutes
{3} “3 MIN” (default): 3 minutes
{0} “GREETING ONLY”: Only plays the greeting 
message.
Note:
LIf you select “GREETING ONLY” for the 
line(s), the unit will answer a call with the 
greeting message, and then hang up. The 
unit will not record any incoming messages 
for the line(s).
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (feature 0621 and feature 0622 on 
page 89).
{#}{1}{1} Setting the remote operation ID
LEnter a 2-digit number (00–99).
The default ID is “11”.
Note:
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (feature 063 on page 89).
{#}{1}{3} Setting the dialing mode
If you cannot make calls, change this setting 
depending on your telephone line service.
{1} “PULSE”: For rotary pulse dial service.
{2} “TONE” (default): For tone dial service.
Note:
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (feature 051 on page 88).
{#}{1}{6} Setting the recording paper size
{1} “LETTER” (default): Letter or legal size 
paper.
{2} “A4”: A4 size paper.
LINE 1:{#}{1}{7}{*} LINE 2:{#}{1}{7}{#}
Setting the ringer tone for outside calls
You can select the base unit ringer tone from one 
of 8 patterns for outside calls.
{1} “TONE 1” (default for LINE 1)
{2} “TONE 2” (default for LINE 2)
{3} “TONE 3”
{4} “TONE 4”
{5} “MELODY 1”
{6} “MELODY 2”
{7} “MELODY 3”
{8} “MELODY 4”
Note:
LWhen selecting the ringer tone, the base unit 
will ring. If the base unit ringer volume has 
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been turned OFF (page 29), the base unit will 
not ring.
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (feature 0*11 and feature 0*12 on 
page 90).
8.4 Advanced features
{#}{2}{2} Setting the journal report to print 
automatically
{1} “ON” (default): The unit will print a journal 
report automatically after every 30 new fax 
transmissions and receptions (page 55).
{2} “OFF”: The unit will not print a journal report, 
but will keep a record of the last 30 fax 
transmissions and receptions.
{#}{2}{3} Sending documents overseas
If you cannot send a fax overseas even if the 
number is correct and the line is connected, 
activate this feature before sending the fax.
This feature improves the reliability by reducing 
the transmission speed.
{1} “NEXT FAX”: This setting is effective only for 
the next attempted fax transmission. After 
transmission, the unit will return to the previous 
setting.
{2} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{3} “ERROR” (default): When the previous fax 
transmission fails and you wish to re-send the 
document.
Note:
LThis feature is not available for broadcast 
transmission.
LCalling charges may be higher than usual.
{#}{2}{5} Sending a fax at a specific time
This feature allows you to take advantage of low-
cost calling hours offered by your telephone 
company. This feature can be set up to 24 hours 
in advance of the desired time.
{1} “ON”
{2} “OFF” (default)
To send a document:
1.Insert the document.
2.If necessary, press {A} or {B} repeatedly to 
select the desired resolution (page 54).
3.Press {MENU}.
4.Press {#} then {2}{5}.
5.Press {1} to select “ON”.
6.Press {SET}.
7.Enter the fax number.
8.Press {SET}.
9.Enter the transmission start time.
LPress {*} repeatedly to select “AM” or 
“PM”.
10.Press {SET}.
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11.Press {MENU}.
Note:
LTo cancel after programming, press {STOP} 
then {SET}.
{#}{2}{6} Setting the Caller ID list to print 
automatically
{1} “ON”: The Caller ID list will be printed 
automatically each time the base unit logs 30 
different callers (page 44).
{2} “OFF” (default): The Caller ID list will not be 
printed, but the base unit will keep a record of the 
information for the last 30 different callers.
LINE 1:{#}{3}{1}{*} LINE 2:{#}{3}{1}{#}
Activating the Distinctive Ring feature
{1} “ON”
{2} “OFF” (default)
See page 63 for details.
{#}{3}{2} Setting the ring pattern for fax 
(Distinctive Ring feature)
{1} “A”
{2} “B”
{3} “C”
{4} “D”
{5} “B-D” (default)
See page 64 for details.
{#}{3}{4} Setting the quick scan
This feature is helpful when you want to remove 
the document for other uses, because the unit 
will release the document before sending or 
copying.
{1} “ON”: The unit will scan the document and 
store it into memory first, then the unit will start 
sending or copying.
{2} “OFF” (default): Deactivates this feature.
Note:
LIf the document exceeds the memory 
capacity, sending of the whole document or 
copying of the exceeded document will be 
canceled and this feature will be turned OFF 
automatically.
However this feature will not turn OFF 
automatically when:
– you enter the number of copies, and 
memory becomes full during copying.
– memory becomes full during enlarge, 
reduce or collate copy.
{#}{3}{6} Receiving oversized documents
If the size of the document sent by the other 
party is as large as or larger than the recording 
paper, the unit can reduce the document and 
print it. Select the desired reduction rate.{1} “72%”
{2} “86%”
{3} “92%” (default)
{4} “100%”
Note:
LThe information of the sending party is 
printed on the top of each page. Therefore, 
even if the original document is the same size 
as the recording paper, the document will be 
divided into 2 sheets when printed at 
“100%”. Select “92%” to print on 1 sheet.
{#}{3}{7} Selecting the line for telephone 
calls
To determine which line is selected when you 
press {SP-PHONE} for telephone calls.
{1} “LINE1”: LINE 1 will be selected.
{2} “LINE2”: LINE 2 will be selected.
{3} “AUTO” (default): When making a call, LINE 
1 will be selected. If that line is unavailable, LINE 
2 will be selected. When answering a call, the 
ringing line will be selected. When you call back 
using caller information (page 46), the indicated 
line will be selected.
Note:
LYou can select a line manually regardless of 
this setting by pressing {LINE1} or {LINE2}.
LEven if you select “AUTO”, when the 
answering machine is recording a message 
and the incoming message is being heard 
from the speaker, you can answer the caller 
who is leaving the message by pressing {SP-
PHONE}.
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (feature 0*5 on page 90).
{#}{3}{8} Selecting the line for faxes
To determine which line is selected when you 
send faxes. When sending documents, do not 
press {SP-PHONE}. Be sure to pre-dial a fax 
SettingRecording 
paper sizeOriginal 
document 
size
“100%”Legal Letter, A4
A4 Letter
“92%” 
(default)Letter Letter
Legal Legal
A4 A4
“86%”Letter A4
“72%”Letter Legal
A4 Legal
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number (page 54) or send by using the phone 
book (page 56).
{1} “LINE1”: LINE 1 will be selected.
{2} “LINE2”: LINE 2 will be selected.
{3} “AUTO” (default): LINE 1 will be selected. If 
that line is unavailable, LINE 2 will be selected. 
When you call back using caller information 
(page 46), the indicated line will be selected.
Note:
LYou can select a line manually regardless of 
this setting by pressing {LINE1} or {LINE2}.
{#}{3}{9} Changing the base unit LCD 
display contrast
You can adjust the base unit display contrast.
{1} “NORMAL” (default): For normal contrast.
{2} “DARKER”: Used when the display contrast 
is too light.
Note:
LTo change the handset display contrast, see 
feature 01 on page 88.
{#}{4}{1} Changing the fax activation code
If you wish to use a handset (page 58) or an 
extension telephone (page 59) to receive faxes, 
activate this feature and program the activation 
code.
{1} “ON” (default)
{2} “OFF”
1.Press {MENU}.
2.Press {#}, then {4}{1}.
3.Press {1} to select “ON”.
4.Press {SET}.
5.Enter your code from 2 to 4 digits, using 0–9, 
{*} and {#}.
LThe default code is “;#9”.
6.Press {SET}.
7.Press {MENU}.
{#}{4}{4} Setting the memory reception 
alert
To alert you with a beeping sound when a 
received fax document is stored into memory 
due to some existing problem.
The slow beeps will continue until you clear the 
printing problem and make sure the unit is 
supplied with enough paper to print the stored 
document.
{1} “ON” (default): You will hear a beeping 
sound.
{2} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
LINE 1:{#}{4}{6}{*} LINE 2:{#}{4}{6}{#}
Setting friendly reception
To receive a fax automatically when you answer 
a call and hear a fax calling tone (slow beep).
{1} “ON” (default): You do not have to press 
{FAX/START} for fax reception.
{2} “OFF”: You have to press {FA X / S TA R T} for 
fax reception.
Note:
LThis feature will be turned OFF automatically 
when the unit is set to TAM ONLY mode 
(feature #77* or feature #77# on page 83). 
When you change the unit from TAM ONLY 
mode to TAM/FAX mode or FAX ONLY mode, 
this feature will be turned ON automatically.
{#}{4}{7} Setting the fax voice guidance
If you wish to hear voice guidance for fax 
transmission/reception, activate this feature.
{1} “ON” (default): You will hear voice guidance.
{2} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{3} “ERROR”: To hear voice guidance only when 
fax transmission/reception fails.
{#}{5}{3} Changing the recording sound 
quality
{1} “STANDARD” (default): Recording sound 
quality is standard, and the maximum recording 
time is approximately 60 minutes.
{2} “ENHANCED”: Recording sound quality is 
clearer, and the maximum recording time is 
approximately 30 minutes.
Note:
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (feature 064 on page 90).
{#}{5}{4} Changing the recording time for 
your telephone answering machine greeting 
message
{1} “16s” (default): Maximum recording time is 
16 seconds.
{2} “60s”: Maximum recording time is 60 
seconds.
See page 67 for details.
{#}{5}{9} Copying phone book data from the 
base unit to the handset
{1} “1 ITEM” (default)
{2} “ALL ITEMS”
See page 43 for details.
LINE 1:{#}{6}{2}{*} LINE 2:{#}{6}{2}{#}
Setting line mode
The line mode for both lines is preset to “B” and 
generally should not be adjusted. If {LINE1} and 
{LINE2} on the base unit do not light properly, or 
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k and l on the handset are not displayed 
properly, the line mode selection is incorrect. Set 
line mode to “A”.
{1} “A”
{2} “B” (default)
Note:
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (feature 0531 or feature 0532 on 
page 89).
{#}{6}{7} Setting the incoming message 
monitor
To hear an incoming message (ICM) from the 
speaker when the answering machine is 
recording the message.
{1} “ON” (default): You can monitor the incoming 
message.
{2} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
LINE 1:{#}{7}{2}{*} LINE 2:{#}{7}{2}{#}
Setting flash time
The flash time depends on your telephone 
exchange or host PBX.
{1} “90ms”
{2} “100ms”
{3} “110ms”
{4} “250ms”
{5} “300ms”
{6} “400ms”
{7} “600ms”
{8} “700ms” (default)
Note:
LThe setting should stay at 700 ms unless 
pressing {FLASH/CALL WAIT} fails to pick 
up the Call Waiting call.
LIf the unit is connected via a PBX, PBX 
functions (transferring a call etc.) might not 
work correctly. Consult your PBX supplier for 
the correct setting.
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (feature 0521 and feature 0522 on 
page 89).
{#}{7}{3} Setting the incoming call tone
This tone lets you know when a call is being 
received on the other line, during a conversation 
on the base unit.
{1} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{2} “2” (default): The tone will sound 2 times.
{3} “ON”: The tone will sound for as long as the 
line rings.
Note:
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (feature 0*2 on page 90).
{#}{7}{4} Setting room monitor
{1} “ON”
{2} “OFF” (default)
See page 53 for details.
Note:
LYou can also program this feature with the 
handset (feature 0*3 on page 90).
{#}{7}{5} Setting the Caller ID number auto 
edit feature
{1} “ON” (default)
{2} “OFF”
See page 47 for details.
{#}{7}{6} Setting the connecting tone
If you often have trouble when sending faxes, 
this feature allows you to hear connecting tones: 
fax tone, ring back tone and busy tone. You can 
use those tones to confirm the status of the other 
party’s machine.
{1} “ON” (default): You will hear connecting 
tones.
{2} “OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
Note:
LIf the ring back tone continues, the other 
party’s machine may not be a fax machine or 
may have run out of paper. Check with the 
other party.
LThe connecting tone volume cannot be 
adjusted.
LINE 1:{#}{7}{7}{*} LINE 2:{#}{7}{7}{#}
Changing the receiving mode in the AUTO 
ANSWER setting
{1} “TAM/FAX” (default): Telephone Answering 
Machine/Fax mode (page 59)
{2} “FAX ONLY”: Fax only mode (page 60)
{3} “TAM ONLY”: Telephone Answering 
Machine only mode (page 61)
Note:
LWhen the unit is set to TAM ONLY mode, 
friendly reception (feature #46* and feature 
#46# on page 82) will turn OFF automatically.
When you change the unit from TAM ONLY 
mode to TAM/FAX mode or FAX ONLY mode, 
friendly reception will be turned ON 
automatically.
{#}{8}{0} Resetting advanced features to 
their default settings
{1} “YES”
{2} “NO” (default)
To reset the advanced features:
1.Press {MENU}.
2.Press {#}, then {8}{0}.
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3.Press {1} to select “YES”.
4.Press {SET}.
5.Press {SET} again.
6.Press {MENU}.
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Features (Hands et)
8.5 Handset programming
Important information
LMake sure the handset and base unit are 
not being used.
1Press {MENU}.
2Press the code number ({0} to {9}, {*} and 
{#}).
3Press the desired selection to display the 
desired setting.
LThis step may be slightly different 
depending on the feature.
4Press {SAVE} (soft key 1).
5Press {OFF}.
Note:
LTo exit programming, press {OFF} at any 
time.
8.6 Direct command chart for handset
For more details on the features, see page 88 to page 91.
{OFF}
{MENU}
1
FeatureFeature codeSelectionPage
Ringer volume
(Handset)LINE 1{1}{1}{1}{1}: Low {2}: Medium
{3}: High (default) {0}: Offpage 28
LINE 2{1}{1}{2}
Ringer tone
(Handset)LINE 1{1}{2}{1}{1}: “Tone 1” (default for LINE 1)
{2}: “Tone 2” (default for LINE 2)
{3}: “Tone 3” {4}: “Tone 4”
{5}: “Melody 1” {6}: “Melody 2”
{7}: “Melody 3” {8}: “Melody 4”page 88
LINE 2{1}{2}{2}
Incoming call tone
(Handset){1}{3}{1}: “On” {2}: “2” (default)
{0}: “Off”page 88
Message play{2}---------- page 70
Date and time{4}Go to step 3 on page 31 ----------
Voice enhancer{5}{1}: “On” {0}: “Off” (default) page 35
Copy phone book
– Copy 1 item{#}{1}Go to step 3 on page 42 ----------
Copy phone book
– Copy all items{#}{2}Go to step 3 on page 43 ----------
LCD display contrast{0}{1}{1}: Level 1 {2}: Level 2
{3}: Level 3 (default)
{4}: Level 4 {5}: Level 5
{6}: Level 6page 88
Key tone{0}{2}{1}: “On” (default) {0}: “Off”page 88
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Auto talk{0}{3}{1}: “On” {0}: “Off” (default)  page 88
Caller ID number auto edit{0}{4}{1}: “On” (default) {0}: “Off”page 47
Set dial mode{0}{5}{1}{1}: “Pulse” {2}: “Tone” (default) page 88
Set flash time LINE 1{0}{5}{2}{1}{1}: “700ms” (default)
{2}: “600ms” {3}: “400ms”
{4}: “300ms” {5}: “250ms”
{6}: “110ms” {7}: “100ms”
{8}: “90ms”page 89
LINE 2{0}{5}{2}{2}
Set line mode LINE 1{0}{5}{3}{1}{1}: “A” {2}: “B” (default) page 89
LINE 2{0}{5}{3}{2}
Line selection
(Handset){0}{5}{5}{1}: “Line1” {2}: “Line2”
{0}: “Auto” (default)page 89
Number of rings LINE 1{0}{6}{1}{1}{2}: “2” (default) {3}: “3” {4}: “4” 
{5}: “5” {6}: “6” {7}: “7” 
{0}: “Toll saver”page 60, 
61
LINE 2{0}{6}{1}{2}
Recording time LINE 1{0}{6}{2}{1}{1}: “1min” {2}: “2min”
{3}: “3min” (default)
{0}: “Greeting only”page 89
LINE 2{0}{6}{2}{2}
Remote code{0}{6}{3}---------- page 89
Recording sound quality 
mode{0}{6}{4}{1}: “Standard” (default)
{2}: “Enhanced”page 90
Change language{0}{8}{1}: “English” (default) 
{2}: “Español”page 90
Room monitor
(Handset){0}{9}{1}: “On” {0}: “Off” (default) page 53
Message alert{0}{#} {1}: “On” {0}: “Off” (default) page 90
Ringer tone
(Base unit)LINE 1{0}{*}{1}{1}{1}: “Tone 1” (default for LINE 1)
{2}: “Tone 2” (default for LINE 2)
{3}: “Tone 3” {4}: “Tone 4”
{5}: “Melody 1” {6}: “Melody 2”
{7}: “Melody 3” {8}: “Melody 4”page 90
LINE 2{0}{*}{1}{2}
Incoming call tone
(Base unit){0}{*}{2}{1}: “On” {2}: “2” (default)
{0}: “Off”page 90
Room monitor
(Base unit){0}{*}{3}{1}: “On” {0}: “Off” (default) page 53
Line selection
(Base unit){0}{*}{5}{1}: “Line1” {2}: “Line2”
{0}: “Auto” (default)page 90
Ringer volume
(Base unit)LINE 1{0}{*}{6}{1}{1}: Low {2}: Medium (default)
{3}: High {0}: Offpage 29
LINE 2{0}{*}{6}{2}
Handset registration{0}{0}{1}Go to step 3 on page 92. ----------
Handset deregistration{0}{0}{2}{3}{3}{5}page 92
FeatureFeature codeSelectionPage
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Phone book{*}To store an item, go to step 2 on 
page 39.
To search for items, go to step 2 on 
page 40.----------
FeatureFeature codeSelectionPage
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8.7 Programming features
LINE 1:{1}{1}{1} LINE 2:{1}{1}{2}
Changing the ringer volume (Handset)
{1} Low
{2} Medium
{3} High (default)
{0} Off
See page 28 for details.
LINE 1:{1}{2}{1} LINE 2:{1}{2}{2}
Setting ringer tone for outside calls 
(Handset)
You can select the handset ringer tone for each 
line from one of 8 patterns for outside calls.
{1} “Tone 1” (default for LINE 1)
{2} “Tone 2” (default for LINE 2)
{3} “Tone 3”
{4} “Tone 4”
{5} “Melody 1”
{6} “Melody 2”
{7} “Melody 3”
{8} “Melody 4”
Note:
LIf LINE 1 and LINE 2 have different ringer 
patterns and both lines receive calls 
simultaneously, both ringers will ring 
alternately.
LTo change the ringer volume, press 
{VOLU ME} (soft key), then go to step 3 on 
page 28.
{1}{3} Setting the incoming call tone 
(Handset)
This tone lets you know when a call is being 
received on the other line, during a conversation 
on the handset.
{1} “On”: The tone will sound for as long as the 
line rings.
{2} “2” (default): The tone will sound 2 times.
{0} “Off”: Deactivates this feature.
{2} Playing back messages
See page 70.
{4} Setting the date and time
Go to step 3 on page 31.
LYou can also program this feature with the 
base unit (feature #01 on page 79).
{5} Setting voice enhancer feature
{1} “On”
{0} “Off” (default)See page 35 for details.
{#}{1} Copying 1 phonebook item
Go to step 3 on page 42.
{#}{2} Copying all phonebook items
Go to step 3 on page 43.
{0}{1} Changing the handset LCD display 
contrast
You can adjust the handset display contrast.
{1} Level 1
{2} Level 2
{3} Level 3 (default)
{4} Level 4
{5} Level 5
{6} Level 6
Note:
LTo change the base unit display contrast, see 
feature #39 on page 82.
{0}{2} Setting the key tone
You can select whether or not key tones are 
heard when keys are pressed. Includes 
confirmation tones and error tones.
{1} “On” (default): You will hear key tones.
{0} “Off”: Deactivates this features.
{0}{3} Setting auto talk feature
This feature allows you to answer a call by simply 
lifting the handset off the charger.
{1} “On”
{0} “Off” (default)
Note:
LIf you subscribe to Caller ID service and want 
to view the caller’s information on the 
handset display after lifting up the handset to 
answer a call, turn OFF this feature.
LIf you change the line selection feature from 
“Auto” to “Line1” or “Line2” (feature 055 
on page 89), the auto talk feature will function 
for that line only. If the other line receives a 
call, the auto talk feature will not function.
{0}{4} Setting the Caller ID number auto 
edit feature
{1} “On” (default)
{0} “Off”
See page 47 for details.
{0}{5}{1} Setting dialing mode
If you cannot make calls, change this setting 
depending on your telephone line service.
{1}“Pulse”: For rotary pulse dial service.
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