Panasonic Kx Fpc161 Operating Instructions 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.
FOR FAX ADVANTAGE ASSISTANCE: 
– CALL
1-800-HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329)
– E-MAIL TO
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for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico
– REFER TO 
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for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico
Compact Plain Paper Fax
with Cordless Phone
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-FPC161 
						

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Copyright:
This manual is copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. (KME) and its licensee.
Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part,
without the prior written consent of KME and its licensee.
©Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 2001
Things you should keep a record of
For your future reference
Date of purchaseSerial number
(found on the rear of the unit)
Dealer’s name and address
Dealer’s telephone number
Caution:
lThe Telephone Protection Act of 1991 requires the following information to be clearly stated
either at the top or bottom margin of the first message page when transmitting messages via
telephone facsimile:
— date and time of transmission,
— identification of the business, entity or person(s) sending the facsimile, and
— telephone number of the business, entity or person(s).
To program this information into your unit, complete all the instructions on pages 17 to 20.
lNote that the images of copied or received documents will remain on the used ink film. Use
discretion when disposing of the used ink film.
lDo not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of recording paper, as the print may smear.
Energy Star
As an ENERGYSTARPartner, Panasonic has determined that this
product meets the 
ENERGYSTAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
ENERGYSTAR is a U.S. registered mark.
R
Trademarks
Hammermillis a registered trademark of INTERNATIONALPAPER in the United States and/or
other countries.
All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.R 
						

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For best performance
Battery charge
Operating distance and noise
Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. 
For maximum distance and noise free operation,the recommended base unit location is:
Away from electrical 
appliances such as TVs, 
radios, or personal computers.In a HIGH and CENTRAL 
location with no obstructions 
such as walls.
Raise the antenna 
vertically.
Display
Slowly place the handset on the cradle vertically
(), then lean it back ().
lAbeep will sound and the following will be
displayed for an instant time on the base unit.
Display:
The display will show
the date and time.
lIf the base unit is in use, a beep may not sound
and the above display may not be shown.CHARGING
21
Handset
Charge 
contacts
12Place the handset on the cradle of the base unit 
for about 4 hours before initial use. 
						

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Safety instructions
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Important safety instructions!
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 this unit from power outlets before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4.Do not use this unit near water, for example
near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
the like.
5.Place the unit securely on a stable surface.
Serious damage and/or injury may result if
the unit falls.
6.Do not cover slots and openings on the
unit. They are provided for ventilation and
protection against overheating. Never place
the unit near radiators, or in a place where
proper ventilation is not provided.
7.Use only the power source marked on the
unit. If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer
or local power company.
8.For safety purposes this unit is equipped
with a grounded plug. If you do not have
this type of outlet, please have one
installed. Do not use any type of adaptor
plug to defeat this safety feature.
9.Do not place objects on the power cord.
Install the unit where no one can step or trip
on the cord.
10.Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords. This can result in the risk of fire or
electric shock.11.Never push any objects through slots in this
unit. This may result in the risk of fire or
electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the
unit.
12.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble this unit. Take the unit to an
authorized service center when service is
required. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause
electric shock when the unit is subsequently
used.
13.Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to an authorized service
center when the following conditions occur:
A.When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
B.If liquid has been spilled into the unit.
C.If the unit has been exposed to rain or
water.
D.If the unit does not work normally by
following the operating instructions.
Adjust only controls covered by the
operating instructions. Improper
adjustment may require extensive work
by an authorized service center.
E.If the unit has been dropped or physically
damaged.
F.If the unit exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
14.During thunderstorms, avoid using
telephones except cordless types. There
may be a remote risk of an electric shock
from lightning.
15.Do not use this unit to report a gas leak,
when in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
						

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Safety instructions
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons,
read and follow these instructions.
1.Use only the battery(ies) specified.
2.Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
They may explode. Check with local waste
management codes for special disposal
instructions.
3.Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin.
The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
4.Exercise care in handling batteries in order
not to short the battery to conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.
The battery and/or conductor may overheat
and cause burns.
5.Charge the battery(ies) provided with or
identified for use with this product only in
accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in this manual.
INSTALLATION:
lNever install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.
lNever install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations. 
lNever touch uninsulated telephone wires or
terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
lUse caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
WARNING:
lTo prevent the risk of fire or electrical
shock, do not expose this product to rain or
any type of moisture.
OTHER INFORMATION:
lKeep the unit away from electrical noise
generating devices, such as fluorescent
lamps and motors.
lThe unit should be kept free from dust, high
temperature and vibration.
lThe unit should not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
lDo not place heavy objects on top of this
unit.
lDo not touch the plug with wet hands. 
						

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Table of Contents
Initial Preparation
AccessoriesIncluded accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessory information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Help ButtonHelp function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Finding the Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ControlsLocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
(Base Unit)
Setup Ink film – installing / replacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
(Base Unit)Paper tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recording paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. . . . . . . . . 17
SetupLocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(Handset)Battery charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Belt clip and headset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
VolumesAdjusting handset volumes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting base unit volumes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Telephone
Making andPhone calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Answering Calls
AutomaticPhone calls using stored telephone numbers in the handset. . . . . . 26
DialingPhone calls using the DIRECTbutton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
(Handset)
Navigator Storing names and telephone numbers in the directory. . . . . . . . . . 28
DirectoryEditing and erasing a stored item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
(Base Unit)Making a phone call using the directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Caller IDCaller ID service from your phone company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Viewing and calling back using caller information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Erasing all caller information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Storing caller information in the directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Voice ContactTalking to the other party after fax transmission or reception. . . . . . 34
Fax
Sending FaxesSending a fax manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Documents you can send. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sending a fax using the directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Broadcast transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Receiving Setting the unit to receive faxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
FaxesTELmode (answering all calls manually). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
FAX ONLYmode (all calls are received as faxes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
TEL/FAX mode (receiving phone calls with ring signals and faxes
without ring signals when you are near the unit). . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
(continued) 
						

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Copy
CopyingMaking a copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Convenient way to make a copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Features Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
SummaryBasic features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Advanced features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Help
Error MessagesReports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
OperationsWhen a function does not work, check here before 
requesting help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
If a power failure occurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
JamsRecording paper jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Document jams – sending. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
BatteryReplacing the handset battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
CleaningDocument feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Thermal head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
General Information
Printed ReportsReference lists and reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
FCC List of FCC requirements and information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Information
Limited PANASONIC Facsimile Products Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Warranty
ServicenterServicenter directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Directory
SpecificationsTechnical data about this product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
IndexProgram index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Programmable Features
Fax (cont.)
Receiving Using the unit with an answering machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
FaxesExtension telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
(continued)Pager call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Distinctive RingUsing with a voice mail service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 
						

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Accessories
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Operating instructions
................................1
Part No. PFQX1593Z
A4 paper guide........1
Part No. PFZMFPC161M
Included accessories!
Power cord..............1Telephone line cord...1Cordless handset....1Belt clip...................1
Part No. PFJA1030ZPart No. PQJA10075Z
— The rechargeable
battery is pre-installed.
Part No. PQKE10079Z4
Ink film.....................1
(included film roll) Paper tray...............1
Part No. PFKS1056Z3
Accessory information!
lThe ink film is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the ink film again.
lTo place an order:
Telephone:Call 1-800-332-5368.
Fax:Send a fax to 1-800-237-9080.
Include: — your name, shipping address and telephone number,
— credit card type, number, expiration date and your signature,
— order part number and quantity.
Internet:Visit our web site: http://www.panasonic.com/store
(for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico ONLY)
lIf you have any questions about internet orders, please contact us at:
E-mail:[email protected]
Telephone:1-201-348-72921 roll – 216 mm x 50 m (8
1⁄2x 164)
2 rolls – 216 mm x 50 m (8
1⁄2x 164)
Specifications / Usage
KX-FA53Model No.
Replacement filmItem
KX-FA55Replacement film
To install legal size recording paper. KX-FA50CLegal paper tray
The included film roll is 10 meters (321⁄2) long. We recommend that you buy full size
replacement film – 50 meters (164
) for continuous use of your unit. For best results, use
genuine Panasonic replacement film Model No. KX-FA53 or KX-FA55.
Ni-Cd battery for the cordless handset. P-P504Rechargeable battery
For a hands-free telephone conversation. KX-TCA87Headset
lIf any item is missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.
lThe part numbers listed above are subject to change without notice.
lSave the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit. 
						

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Help Button
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Help function!
1
Press .
Display:
2
Press or until the desired item is
displayed.
1.How to set the date, time, your logo and
fax number.
2.How to program the features.
3.How to store names in the directory and
how to dial them.
4.Help with problems sending/receiving
faxes.
5.How to use the copier function.
6.Frequently asked questions and answers.
7.Explanation of error messages shown on
the display.
8.List of available reports.
9.How to use the Caller ID service.
3
Press .
PRINTINGSET
CALLERID
PRESS SET
REPORTS
PRESS SET
ERRORS
PRESS SET
Q and A
PRESS SET
COPIER
PRESS SET
FAX SND/RCV
PRESS SET
DIRECTORY
PRESS SET
FEATURE LIST
PRESS SET
QUICK SET UP
PRESS SET
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
& SET
HELP
SET
Display
HELP
You can print a quick reference for assistance as follows. 
						

							Overview!
Document guides
Antenna
Speaker
(Left side of the unit)Paper tray
Back cover Recording paper entrance
Document entrance Document exit
Tension bar
Recording paper exit
l Up to 30 sheets of printed 
 paper can be held.
Front cover
Back cover open button
Charge contacts
10
Finding the Controls (Base Unit)
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Note:
lThe document will be ejected from the front of the unit.
Install the unit on a desk or floor with a smooth
surface and do not place anything in front of the unit.