Panasonic Kx Fpg371 Operating Instructions Manual

Finding the Controls (Base Unit)
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Finding the Controls  (Base  Unit)
Location of controls
A{TONE}
LTo change from pulse to tone temporarily 
during dialing when your line has rotary 
pulse services.
B{SLOW}
LFor slow playback (page 74).
C{QUICK}
LFor quick playback (page 74).
D{RECORD}
LTo record your own greeting messages 
(page 71).
E{ERASE}
LTo erase recorded messages (page 75).
F{CALLER IQ}
LTo use the Caller IQ feature (page 113).
GDisplay
H{PLAY...

Finding the Controls (Base Unit)
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Overview
Front view
A
AA ADocument guides
B
BB BPaper tray
C
CC CMetal recording paper guide
D
DD DRecording paper entrance
E
EE ERecording paper exit
F
FF FTension plate
G
GG GAntenna
H
HH HFront cover
I
II IDocument exit
J
JJ JMicrophone
LTo talk with the other party when using 
the speakerphone.
K
KK KDocument entrance
L
LL LBack cover open button
M
MM MBack cover
Rear view
A
AA APower inlet
B
BB BTelephone line...

Finding the Controls (Handset)
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Finding the Controls (Handset)
Location of controls
A
AA ABacklit LCD Display
LThe lighted display will stay on for a few 
seconds after pressing a handset button 
or lifting the handset off the base unit.
B
BB B{
{{ {FUNCTION}
}} }
LTo enter programming (page 36, 37, 41).
C
CC C{
{{ {TALK}
}} }
LTo make/answer calls (page 35, 37).
D
DD D{
{{ {LOUD/SEARCH}{
}{}{ }{CH}{
}{}{ }{EDIT}
}} }
LTo adjust volume (page 30).
LTo...

Setting (Base Unit)
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Setting (Base Unit)
Ink film 
1
Open the front cover by pulling up the 
center part.
2Release the back cover by pushing the 
back cover open button (green) on the right 
side of the unit.
OR
Release the back cover by pushing the 
back cover open lever (green) in the unit.
3Open the back cover.
4Insert the blue core of the front ink film roll 
into the right slot of the unit (1). Insert the 
“T” shaped gear (blue) into the left slot...

Setting (Base Unit)
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5Turn the “T” shaped gear (blue) in the 
direction of the arrow.
LMake sure that the ink film is wrapped 
around the blue core at least once.6Close the back cover securely by pushing 
down on the dotted area at both ends (1). 
Close the front cover securely (2).
LWhen the power cord is connected, the 
following message will be displayed 
while the unit is checking that there is no 
slack in the ink film.
PLEASE WAIT
“T” shaped gear...

Setting (Base Unit)
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Paper tray 
The included paper tray is for letter size 
recording paper.
Insert the tab on the paper tray into the slot on 
the back of the unit.
Note:
LDo not place the unit in an area where the 
paper tray may be obstructed (i.e. by a wall 
etc.).To use legal size paper
LPlease purchase a legal paper tray, Model 
No. KX-FA51 (page 10) and install it.
To use A4 size paper
You need to install the A4 paper guide to the 
right side of...

Setting (Base Unit)
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Metal recording paper guide
Attach the metal recording paper guide into the 
slots on the recording paper exit.
LThe recording paper will be ejected from the 
top of the unit after printing. The metal 
recording paper guide prevents the printed 
paper from curling.
Slots
Metal recording paper guide
Metal recording paper guide
Printed paper 

Setting (Base Unit)
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Recording paper 
Letter, legal or A4 size recording paper can be loaded. The unit can hold up to 50 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 
lb.) paper. You may use 60 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 (16 lb. to 24 lb.) paper. See the note for paper specifications 
(page 120). For superior results, we recommend Hammermill® Jet Print paper. If you use legal size 
paper, please install a legal paper tray (page 16).
1Fan the stack of paper to prevent a paper 
jam.
2Pull...

Setting (Handset)
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Setting (Handset)
Belt clip and headset
Belt clip
To install the belt clip
To remove the belt clip
Headset (optional)
Plugging the headset into the handset allows a 
hands-free telephone conversation. Please use 
the Panasonic headset Model No. KX-TCA88 or 
KX-TCA90. See page 10 for accessory 
information.
To connect the headset
The pictured headset is KX-TCA88. 

Connections and Setup
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Con nections  a nd  Setup
Selecting the way to use your fax machine
You may already have other devices such as a telephone or computer in addition to the fax machine. You 
may use them in the same room or a different room. Depending on your situation, select the way you 
prefer to use your fax machine.
–Case 1: Using the fax machine only (page 22)
–Case 2: Using the fax machine with an extension telephone (page 24)
–Case 3: Using...