Panasonic KX-F580 - Manual (Page 14)

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Selecting the receive mode
The unit combines the functions of facsimile and telephone as well as providing a TAM (Telephone Answering
Machine) interface. 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 to switch to the desired mode. AUTO RECEIVE
AUTO RECEIVE
FAX
AUTO RECEIVE
FAX
AUTO RECEIVE
FAX
¡ AUTO RECEIVE mode
The FAX indicator light goes on.
You can select the EXT.TAM mode instead of
the FAX mode as an AUTO RECEIVE mode
(page 15).
FAX mode: (pre-selected setting)
Select this mode when you use the unit solely
as a fax machine (see page 21).
Display:
FAX MODE
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 page 38).
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: EXT.TAM MODE
¡ MANUAL RECEIVE mode
The FAX indicator light goes off.
You can select the TEL/FAX mode instead of
the TEL mode as an MANUAL RECEIVE mode
(page 15).
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 page 22).
Display: TEL/FAX MODE
TEL mode: (pre-selected setting)
Select this mode when you wish to answer all
calls manually.
Display:
TEL MODE
When no one answers an incoming call by 15
rings, the unit will temporarily activate the fax
function to receive documents.
Note:
Regardless of the mode you select, you can always place calls and send faxes.