Panasonic Kx Fl541 Operating Instruction Manual

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2.4 Case 2b: Distinctive 
Ring (using with voice mail 
service)
2.4.1 Your situation
You have already subscribed to voice mail 
service and also wish to receive a fax 
automatically.
You must get another phone number to use for 
fax besides the current phone number. To get a 
new phone number, you need to subscribe to a 
Distinctive Ring service at your local telephone 
company.
LDistinctive Ring service may be called Identa 
Ring...

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5Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the 
following.
SELECT A SETUP
=DIST. RING [±]
6Press {SET}.
7Press {MENU}.
LThe AUTO ANSWER light is ON.
LYou cannot change the receiving mode 
while the Distinctive Ring feature is 
activated.
2.4.5 How to receive calls
If the number assigned for phone calls is called, 
a voice message will be recorded in the voice 
mail service. The fax machine will ignore the 
incoming call.
If the number...

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2.5 Case 3: EXT. TAM 
(External Telephone 
Answering Machine)
2.5.1 Your situation
You wish to use the fax machine and your 
answering machine in the same room.
2.5.2 Telephone wiring image in 
house or office
2.5.3 Connections for Case 32.5.4 How to setup
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {#} then {0}{0}.
QUICK SETUP
PRESS SET
3Press {SET}.
LThe Quick Setup Guide will be printed.
4Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the 
following.
SELECT A...

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Receiving a voice message and fax 
document in one call
The caller can leave a voice message and send 
a fax document during the same call. Inform the 
caller of the following procedure beforehand.
1.The caller calls your unit.
LThe answering device will answer the call.
2.The caller can leave a message after the 
greeting message.
3.The caller presses *#9 (pre-selected fax 
activation code).
LThe unit will activate the fax function....

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2.6 Case 4: TEL ONLY
2.6.1 Your situation
You wish to use the fax machine and an 
extension telephone in a different room. Most 
incoming calls are phone calls and the fax 
machine is seldom used for fax reception.
2.6.2 Telephone wiring image in 
house or office
2.6.3 Connections for Case 42.6.4 How to setup
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {#} then {0}{0}.
QUICK SETUP
PRESS SET
3Press {SET}.
LThe Quick Setup Guide will be printed.
4Press {A} or...

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– no sound is heard,
press *#9 (pre-selected fax activation code) 
firmly.
3.Replace the handset.
LThe fax machine will start reception.
Note:
LYou can change the fax activation code in 
feature #41 (page 48).
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2.7 Case 5: FAX with PC 
MODEM (one phone 
number)
2.7.1 Your situation
You wish to use a computer connected via 
MODEM and the fax machine on a single 
telephone line.
The fax machine and the computer are in the 
same room and you do not want the computer to 
answer incoming calls automatically.
2.7.2 Telephone wiring image in 
house or office2.7.3 Connections for Case 5
Note:
LIf you are subscribed to an xDSL service, fax...

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2.7.4 How to setup
1Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode by 
pressing {AU TO A N SW E R} repeatedly to 
display the following.
FAX ONLY MODE
3 RINGS [±]
LThe display will show the number of rings 
before the fax machine answers a call in 
FAX ONLY mode.
LYou can change the ring count setting by 
pressing {A} or {B}.
Press {SET} to complete the ring count 
setting.
LThe AUTO ANSWER light is ON.
2Confirm the automatic answer feature on...

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Help Button
2.8 Help function
The unit contains helpful information which can 
be printed for quick reference.
Basic settings:
How to set the date, time, your logo and fax 
number.
Feature list:
How to program the features.
Directory:
How to store names and numbers in the 
directory and how to dial them.
Fax sending/receiving:
Help with problems sending/receiving faxes.
Copier:
How to use the copier function.
Q and A:
Frequently asked...

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2.10 Date and time
1Press {MENU}.
SYSTEM SET UP
PRESS NAVI.[()]
2Press {} repeatedly to display the 
following.
SET DATE & TIME
PRESS SET
3Press {SET}.
LCursor (|) will appear on the display.
M:|
01/D:01/Y:03
TIME: 12:00AM
4Enter the current month/day/year by 
selecting 2 digits for each.
Example: August 10, 2003
Press {0}{8} {1}{0} {0}{3}.
M:08/D:10/Y:03
TIME:|
12:00AM
5Enter the current hour/minute by selecting 2 
digits for each....