Panasonic Kx Flm661 Operating Instruction Manual

7. Fax
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7.4 Sending a computer 
document as a fax message from 
your computer
You can access the fax function from a Windows 
application using Multi-Function Station.
For example, to send a document created from 
WordPad, proceed as follows.
1Open the document you want to send.
2Select [Print...] from the [File] menu.
LThe [Print] dialog box will appear.
3Select the PCFAX unit’s name as the active printer.
4Click [Print] or [OK].
LThe [Send a Fax] dialog box will appear.
5Enter the fax number using...

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7.6 Receiving a fax manually – 
Auto answer OFF
7.6.1 Activating TEL mode
Press {Auto Answer} repeatedly to display “TEL 
MODE”.
LThe {Auto Answer} light turns OFF.
Note:
LIf you do not answer the call within 10 rings, the unit 
will temporarily switch to fax reception. The other 
party can then send a fax.
How to receive phone calls and faxes
1.Lift the handset to answer the call.
2.When:
– document reception is required,
– a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or
– no sound is heard,
press...

7. Fax
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7.7 Using the unit with an 
answering machine
7.7.1 Setting up the unit and an answering 
machine
1
Connect the answering machine (1).
LAnswering machine is not supplied. The 
illustration is just an example.
LRemove the protective sheet (2) if attached 
(page 17).
2Set the number of rings on the answering machine to 
4 rings or less.
LThis will allow the answering machine to answer 
the call first.
3Record a greeting message on the answering 
machine.
LWe recommend you record a message up to...

7. Fax
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7.8 Junk fax prohibitor 
(preventing fax reception from 
undesired callers)
If you subscribe to Caller ID service (page 46), this 
feature prevents fax reception from calls that do not 
show caller information.
Additionally, the unit will not accept faxes originating 
from numbers that match the ones on a programmable 
junk fax prohibitor list.
Important:
LThis feature does not work when manual 
reception is performed.
7.8.1 Activating the junk fax prohibitor
1
Press {Menu} repeatedly to...

7. Fax
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7.9 Receiving a fax on your 
computer
You can receive a fax document on your computer. The 
received fax document is saved as an image file (TIFF-
G4 format).
To receive a fax document using your computer, make 
sure the following features are set beforehand.
– PC fax reception (feature #442 on page 55)
– Computer setting for the PC fax reception (feature 
#443 on page 23) (KX-FLM671, LAN connection 
only)
1Press {Auto Answer} repeatedly to turn the auto 
answer setting ON (page 41).
2Start...

8. Caller ID
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8 Caller ID Caller ID
8.1 Caller ID service
This unit is compatible with the Caller ID service 
offered by your local telephone company. To use this 
unit’s Caller ID features, you must subscribe to a 
Caller ID service.
Make sure the following ring count is set to 2 or more 
rings beforehand.
– FAX ring count (feature #210 on page 51)
LThe name display service may not be available in 
some areas. For further information, please contact 
your telephone company.
8.1.1 How Caller ID is...

8. Caller ID
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8.3.2 Erasing specific caller information
1
{Caller ID}
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display the desired 
item. i {

9. Distinctive Ring
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9 Distinctive Ring Distinctive Ring
9.1 Distinctive Ring service
When a call is made to one of your phone numbers, the 
telephone company sends a ring pattern to your 
telephone line to indicate which number the call is 
intended for. By setting up this unit for Distinctive Ring, 
you can make the unit automatically start fax reception 
when a call comes to the fax number.
To use this service, you must subscribe to the 
Distinctive Ring service offered by your local 
telephone...

10. Programmable Features
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10 Programmable  Fea tures Features Summary
10.1 Programming
1{Menu}
2Press {#} and the 3-digit code (page 50 to page 
59).
3Press the desired selection to display the desired 
setting.
LThis step may be slightly different depending on 
the feature.
4{Set}
5Press {Menu} to exit.
To select features through the web browser interface 
(KX-FLM671, LAN connection only)
You can change features through the web browser 
interface instead of the unit.
1.Start Multi-Function Station. i...

10. Programmable Features
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10.2 Basic features
Feature/CodeSelection
Setting the quick setup
{#}{1}{0}{0}You can print out the quick fax setup guide and select the desired receiving 
mode depending on your situation.
{1} “FAX ONLY” (default): Use only as a fax (page 41).
{2} “DIST. RING”: With the Distinctive Ring service (page 48).
{3} “EXT. TAM”: With an external telephone answering machine (page 43).
{4} “TEL ONLY”: Mostly phone calls (page 42).
1.{Menu} i {#}{1}{0}{0}
2.{Set}
3.Press {Set} again to...