Panasonic KX-F2781AL - Manual (Page 16)

Selecting the receive mode
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This unit has two types of receive modes; AUTO RECEIVE and MANUAL RECEIVE.
—When you are unable to answer, set the AUTO RECEIVE mode.
—When you are available, set the MANUAL RECEIVE mode.
Press [AUTO RECEIVE] to switch to the desired mode.
-O,-----------FAX ■ FAX
AUTO RECEIVE mode
The FAX indicator light goes on, MANUAL RECEIVE mode
The FAX indicator light goes off.
FAX mode: (pre-selected setting)
Select this mode when you use the unit solely
as a fax machine (see page 26).
calls manually.
Display: FAX MODE Display: TEL MODE
TEL mode: (pre-selected setting)
Select this mode when you wish to answer all
•When no one answers an incoming call by 15
rings, the unit will temporarily activate the fax
function to receive documents.
•You can select the EXT.TAM mode instead of the
FAX mode as an AUTO RECEIVE mode (page 18).
EXT.TAM mode:
Select this mode when you connect a telephone
answering machine to the external telephone
(EXT) jack and leave the home or office (see
pages 46 through 49).
• If your external telephone does not have an
answering/recording feature, do not select this
mode. We recommend that you select the
TEL mode.
Display:
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•You can select the TEL/FAX mode instead of the
TEL mode as a MANUAL RECEIVE mode
(page 18).
TEL/FAX mode:
Select this mode when you are near the unit
and do not want to hear the unit ring when
faxes are received but wish to answer voice
calls (see pages 27, 28 and 29).
EXT.TAM MODE
Display: TEL/FAX MODE
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Note:
• Regardless of the mode you select, you can always place calls and faxes.
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