Panasonic Kx Fpg176 Operating Instructions Manual

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Distinctive Ring
Important:
l When you have a single telephone line and subscribe to a telephone company’s voice
mail service, you must also subscribe to the Distinctive Ring Service if you want to
receive faxes automatically as well as voice messages. For more information about
telephone services, contact your telephone company.
When you subscribe to Distinctive Ring Service, your telephone company will assign you a new
fax number and will also tell you the assigned ring pattern. Please complete the following setup
on your fax machine to identify the assigned ring pattern.
1
Press p.
Display:
2
Press #, then 31.
3
Press +or -to select the ring pattern
assigned by the telephone company.
A:Standard ring (one long ring)
B:Double ring (two short rings) (default 
setting)
C:Triple ring (short-long-short-rings)
D:
Other triple ring (short-short-long rings)
OFF:Turns off the feature.
4
Press w.
5
Press p.SETUP ITEM [  ]
RING DETECTION
MODE=B[±]
SYSTEM SET UP
PRESS NAVI.[IH]
MENUSET
Note:
lOnce you have programmed the assigned ring pattern
into the fax machine, turn AUTO ANSWER off so that 
the fax machine is in TELmode. 
lIn TELmode, the fax machine will recognize incoming
faxes on the first ring pattern and answer automatically.
For phone calls, the fax machine will ring as a normal
call.
Using with a voice mail service! 
						

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Copying
Making a copy!
The unit can make single or multiple copies (up to 50). 
1
Adjust the width of the document guides to
the size of the document.
2
Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACE
DOWN until a single beep is heard and the
unit grasps the document.
Display:
lIf necessary, press +or -repeatedly
to select the desired resolution (see
below).
3
Press f.
/
lIf necessary, enter the number of copies
(up to 50).
4
Press y.
lThe unit will start copying.NUMBER=1
OR PRESS NAVI. 
H
NUMBER=1
COPY:PRESS START
!!!STANDARD
PRESS NAVI.[+ -]
FACE DOWN
COPY
START
Document guides
STOP
Quick scan feature
This feature is helpful when you want to copy 
the document, then take it for other uses. To use
this feature, activate feature #34 on page 71.
lThe document will be fed into the unit and
scanned into memory. The unit will then print
the data.
If the document exceeds the memory
capacity (p. 96), copying will be canceled and
this feature will be turned off automatically.
To stop copying
Press {.
To select the resolution
Select the desired resolution according to the type of
document.
– FINE:For printed or typewritten originals with small
printing.
– SUPER FINE:For originals with very small printing.
– PHOTO:For originals containing photographs,
shaded drawings, etc.
lIf you select “STANDARD”, copying will be done
using “FINE” mode.
lYou can also select the resolution after pressing
fin step 3.
1.Press )3 times.
Display:
2.Press +or -repeatedly to select the
desired resolution.STANDARD[+-]

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Note:
lAny transmittable document can be copied (p. 39). 
						

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Copying
Collated pages
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
Uncollated pages
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
To collate multiple copies
The unit can collate multiple copies in the same
order as the original document pages.
Example:Making two copies of a 4-page original
document 1.Press )2 times after step 3 on page 52.
Display:
2.Press +or -repeatedly until the
following is displayed.
3.Press y.COLLATE ON[+ -]

H
COLLATE OFF[+ -]
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Example of a 200% 
enlarged copy Example of a 150% 
enlarged copy
Enlarged 
copy Original 
document
Area to be 
enlarged
BC
FG
ABCD
EFGH
Original 
documentEnlarged 
copy
BC
FG
ABCD
EFGH
Area to be 
enlarged
To enlarge a document
1.Press )after step 3 on page 52.
Display:
2.Press +to select “150%” or “200%”, 
then press y.
lThe unit will only enlarge the
centermost part of the document,
printing it on two pages.ZOOM 100%[+ -]

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To reduce a document
1.Press )after step 3 on page 52.
Display:
2.Press -to select “92%”, “86%” or “72%”,
then press y.
lSee the right table for the recommended
reduction rates.
Note:
lIf the appropriate reduction rate is not
selected, the document may be divided and
the top of the second sheet will be deleted.
lIf the image at the bottom of the document is
not copied when you copy a document as
long as the recording paper, try 92% or 86%. ZOOM 100%[+ -]

HLetter100% 
(default)
92%
86%
72%
Original document SettingRecording paper
Letter
Letter
LetterLetter
A4
A4
Legal
A4Legal
LegalLetter, A4, Legal
A4A4, Letter
Letter = 216 mm x 279 mm (81/2x 11)
Legal = 216 mm x 356 mm (81/2x 14)
A4= 210 mm x 297 mm (81/4x 1111/16)
Note:
lThe unit will store the documents into memory
while collating the copies. If memory becomes
full while storing, the unit will only print out the
stored pages.
lAfter copying, the collating feature will turn off
automatically. 
						

							Setup
54
TAD/FAX mode!
(receiving phone calls and faxes automatically)
Setting up the voice and fax message reception 
When TAD/FAX mode is set, the unit will work as a fax machine and/or answering device.
If a fax tone is detected, the unit will automatically receive the fax. If a phone call is detected, the
answering device will play a greeting message and the caller can leave a voice message.
Note:
lIf the arrow (
t) is already shown on the right of the
display and you wish to change the ring count, turn it
off once then on again by pressing PQ
and follow the instructions in step 3.
lThe incoming message recording time can be
changed (feature #10 on page 69).
lWhen the remaining time is low, erase unnecessary
messages (p. 57). For the voice memory capacity of
incoming messages, see page 96.
lWhile an incoming call is being recorded, you can
monitor it through the speaker. If this feature is not
required, set feature #67 to off (p. 74).
SETAUTO ANSWER
1
Make sure that feature #77 is set to
“TAD/FAX” (p. 75).
2
If the arrow (
t) is not shown on the right of
the display, turn it on by pressing
PQ.
lThe unit will play the pre-recorded greeting
message.
lThe display will show the ring setting in
TAD/FAX mode.
Display:
3
If you wish to change the ring setting, press
+or -until the desired setting (see
below) is displayed, and press w. 
lYou can adjust the speaker volume after
changing the ring setting. Press +or
-while listening to the greeting
message.
lThe remaining time for recording incoming
messages will be displayed.
Example:_TIME_=_10m13s
PICKUP &RCV CALL
AFTER 2 RINGS[±]
Ring setting in TAD/FAX mode
You can choose from 1, 2, 3, 4, TOLL SAVER
and RINGER OFF.
This setting can be changed by feature #06 on
page 68.
TOLL SAVER:When you call the unit from a
remote location, the number of rings will tell
you if there are any new voice messages. If the
unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at least
one new recorded message. If the unit
answers on the 4th ring, there are no new
recorded messages. To save the toll charges
for the call, hang up immediately when you
hear the 3rd ring. The 3rd ring indicates that
there are no new recorded messages.
RINGER OFF:The unit will answer without
ringing.
lIf you subscribe to a Caller ID service, set to
2 or more rings. 
						

							Greeting
55
STOP
RECORDMicrophone
AUTO ANSWERSET
Note:
lYou can choose 60 seconds for your own TAD/FAX
greeting message (feature #54 on page 73).
— If you change to 60 seconds, we recommend that
you tell the caller in your own TAD/FAX greeting
message to press :9 before starting fax
transmission.
— If you change to 16 seconds from 60 seconds, your
own recorded TAD/FAX greeting message will be
deleted. When receiving a call, the pre-recorded
message will be played.
1
Set the desired mode (TAD/FAX or TEL/FAX)
where you want to record a greeting message
(feature #77 on page 75) beforehand.
2
Press t2 times.
lThe display will show the following
according to your selection in step 1.
TAD/FAX mode:
TEL/FAX mode:
3
Press w.
lAlong beep will sound.
4
Speak clearly about 20 cm (8 inches) away
from the microphone.
lThe display will show the remaining
recording time.
TAD/FAX mode:
TEL/FAX mode:
5
When finished recording, press {.
lThe unit will repeat your message. 
Adjust the volume using +or -. T/F   REC.   15s
TAD   REC.   15s
TEL/FAX GREETING
PRESS SET
TAD GREETING
PRESS SET
You can record your own greeting messages for TAD/FAX and TEL/FAX modes. When receiving
a call, your own greeting message will be played instead of the pre-recorded message. The
recording time will be limited to 16 seconds. We recommend you record your message within 12
seconds to make it easier to receive faxes.
Suggested messages:
—TAD/FAX greeting message: 
“This is (your name, business and/or telephone number). We are
unable to answer right now. To send a fax, start transmission. To leave a message, speak after
the beep. Thank you.”
—TEL/FAX greeting message:“This is (your name, business and/or telephone number). We are
unable to answer right now. Please try again later. Thank you.”
Recording your own greeting messages!
Checking the greeting messages
1.Set the desired mode (TAD/FAX or
TEL/FAX) for the greeting message you
want to listen to (feature #77 on page 75)
beforehand.
2.If the arrow (t) is not shown on the right of
the display, turn it on by pressing
PQ.
If the arrow (t) is shown on the right of the
display, turn it off once then on again.
lThe display will show the following
according to your selection in step 1.
TAD/FAX mode:
TEL/FAX mode:
lThe unit will play the greeting message.TEL/FAX MODE
PICKUP &RCV CALL
AFTER 2 RINGS[±] 
						

							Greeting / Memo Message
56
1
Set the desired mode (TAD/FAX or TEL/FAX)
for the greeting message you want to erase
(feature #77 on page 75) beforehand.
2
Press h2 times.
lThe display will show the following
according to your selection in step 1.
TAD/FAX mode:
TEL/FAX mode:
3
Press w.
lTo cancel erasing, press {.
4
Press w.
lWhen receiving a call, the pre-recorded
greeting message will be played.GREETING ERASED
ERASE GREETING?
YES:SET/NO:STOP
TEL/FAX GREETING
PRESS SET
TAD GREETING
PRESS SET
Erasing your own recorded greeting messages!
SETERASESTOP
To leave a private message for yourself or someone else, you can record a voice memo. This
memo can be played back later, either directly or remotely.
1
Press t.
Display:
2
Press w.
lAlong beep will sound.
3
Speak clearly about 20 cm (8 inches) away
from the microphone.
4
When finished recording, press {. MEMO RECORDING
MEMO MESSAGE
PRESS SET
MicrophoneRECORDSTOPSET
Leaving a message for others or yourself! 
						

							Incoming Messages
57
When the unit has recorded new voice messages:
— the PLAYMESSAGES indicator will flash,
— the call counter will show the total number of recorded messages, and
— slow beeps will sound if the message alert feature is activated (feature #42 on page 72).
Example:
02
STOP
QUICKERASE
SET
SLOW
FLASH/LIGHT
PLAY MESSAGES
Press LM.
lOnly the new recorded messages will be
played.
lAdjust the speaker volume using +or
-.
lAfter playing back all of the new messages,
the PLAYMESSAGES indicator will stop
flashing but will remain lit up.
If you press LMat this
time, all the recorded messages will be
played.
Listening to recorded messages using the base unit!
Call counter
To repeat a message
Press (while listening to the message.
lIf you press (within 5 seconds of the
beginning of the message, the previous
message will be played.
lTo play back a specific message, press (or
)and search for the message you want to
listen to.
To skip a message
Press)to play the next message.
To stop playback
Press {.
lIf you press LMwithin 1 minute,
the unit will resume playing the rest of the
messages.
Voice time/day stamp
During playback, a synthesized voice will
announce the time and day of the week that each
message was recorded.
To change the playback speed
Press }to play messages at one and a half
times the original speed.
Press xto play messages at half the
original speed.
lTo return to the original speed, press }or
xagain during quick or slow playback.
To erase a specific message
Press hwhile listening to the message you
want to erase.
To erase all the messages
Check that you have listened to all of the recorded
messages.
1.Press h.
Display:
2.Press w
.
3.Press w.
lMessages recorded in voice mailbox will not be
erased.ERASE MESSAGES?
YES:SET/NO:STOP
ALL MESSAGES
PRESS SET 
						

							Incoming Messages
58
1
Press .
Example:
lThe voice guide will tell you the number of
new messages and they will be played
automatically.
lTo repeat only the new messages:
Press 4.
lTo listen to all the messages:
Press 5.
2
Press to end the operation.Remote
operation
11111v1111
Listening to recorded messages using
the handset!
When there are no new messages
The voice guide will be heard.
Press 5or wait 4 seconds to listen to all the
messages.
When voice memory is full
The voice guide will be heard after playing the
messages.
Erase some or all of the messages.
To repeat a message
Press 1while listening to the message.
lIf you press 1within 5 seconds of the
beginning of the message, the previous
message will be played.
3 new messages. Voice guide example:
No new messages. Voice guide example:
PLAYBACK
Sorry, no more memory.
Please erase unnecessary messages. Voice guide example:
To skip a message
Press 2to play the next message.
To erase a specific message
Press *4while listening to the message you
want to erase.
lAlong beep will sound. The unit will then play
back the next message.
To erase all the messages
Press *5to erase all the messages.
lAlong beep will sound.
To turn AUTO ANSWER on or off
To turn AUTO ANSWER on (TAD/FAX mode),
press 7.
To turn AUTO ANSWER off (TELmode), 
press 9.
The message has been erased. Voice guide example:
All messages have been erased. Voice guide example: 
						

							Remote Operation
59
Erases a specific message
Erases all messages
Changes to TELmode
Turns ON message transfer 
Turns OFF message transfer
Turns ON pager call
Turns OFF pager call
Remote command The following operations can be performed from a remote location using a touch tone telephone.
Program the remote operation ID (feature #11 on page 69) and set the unit to TAD/FAX
mode before going out (p. 54).Dial keyPageDial keyRemote commandPage
Skips the greeting message
Repeats a message
Skips a message
New message playback
All message playback
Room monitor
Re-records a greeting message
Stops re-recording of a greeting
message 0
1
2
4
5
6
7
961
60
60
60
60
61
61
61*4
*5
80
81
82
83
8461
61
61
61
61
61
61
Remote operation card
Please cut out and carry this card for assistance when using the remote operation.
Mailbox Remote OperationNotice of Remote Operation
Fold here
nRecording a message in a
mailbox:
1.Call your unit.
2.Press 
*and the mailbox
no. (
1or 2).
3.Leave a message.
nRetrieving messages from
a mailbox:
1.Call your unit.
2.Press 
*and the mailbox
no. (
1or 2).
3.Enter the mailbox
password ;.
4.Press the remote
command key (see the
reverse side).
l81, 82, 83and
84cannot be used.
lThe remote operation is
available only from a touch
tone telephone when the
unit is in TAD/FAX mode.
lWhen the unit is in TEL
mode, call your unit and
wait for 10 rings. The
answering device will
temporarily answer the line.
Enter the remote operation
ID during the greeting
message.
The unit will switch to
TAD/FAX mode.
lWhen you press a key,
press firmly.
lTo send a document, press
*9. When a fax tone is
heard, start transmission.
Operating from a remote location! 
						

							Remote Operation
60
Skips the greeting message
Repeats a message
Skips a message
KeyRemote command
0
1
2
nWhen there are no new messages
Press 5or wait for 4 seconds to listen
to all the messages.
nWhen voice memory is full
Erase some or all of the messages 
(p. 61).
New message playback
All message playback
Room monitor
Re-records a greeting
message
Stops re-recording of a
greeting message
Erases a specific message
Erases all messages
Changes to TELmode
Turns ON message transfer
Turns OFF message transfer
Turns ON pager call
Turns OFF pager call
KeyRemote command
4
5
6
7
9
*4
*5
80
81
82
83
84
Sorry, no more memory. 
Please erase unnecessary
messages.
Listening to recorded messages
nWhen there are new messages
The voice guide will tell you the number of
new messages and they will be played
automatically.
lTo repeat a message:
Press 1.
If you press 1within 5 seconds of the
beginning of a message, the previous
message will be played.
lTo skip a message:
Press 2.
lTo repeat only the new messages:
Press 4.
lTo listen to all the messages:
Press 5.
Voice guide example:
No new messages.
1
Call your unit from a remote touch tone telephone.
2
Enter the remote operation ID during TAD/FAX greeting playback.
Answering Device Remote Operation
1.Call your unit.
2.Enter the remote operation
ID ;during the greeting
message.
lThe new messages will be
played automatically.
lIf there are no new
messages, wait for 4
seconds. All the messages
will be played back.
3.Press the remote command
key(s) within 10 seconds.
3 new messages.