Four types of receiving modes, Ans/fax (answering device/facsimile) mode, Tel/fax (telephone/facsimile) mode – Panasonic KX-F280C User Manual
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Four types of receiving modes
This unit provides the following types of receiving modes.
Depending on your situation, select the desired mode.
ANS/FAX (Answering device/Facsimile) mode:
When you are out of the office, and you wish to use the unit as a telephone answering device and
a facsimile machine, select this mode.
The unit will automatically record a voice message and/or receive a document during your
absence when a call comes in.
You should record your greeting message in the unit before using this mode.
TEL/FAX (Telephone/Facsimile) mode:
When you are in the office, and you wish to use the unit as a standard telephone and a facsimile
machine, select this mode.
The unit will automatically receive a document when a fax call comes in.
You can use the unit as a standard telephone when you answer a call during ringing.
You cannot use the answering device feature provided.
FAX (Facsimile) mode:
When you wish to use the unit as a facsimile machine only, select this mode.
When a fax call comes in, the unit will automatically receive a document.
When a voice call comes in, the unit will emit a fax tone to the calling party, and you cannot talk to
the other party.
Also you cannot use the answering device feature provided.
TEL (Telephone) mode:
When you wish to use the unit as a standard telephone, select this mode.
If you receive a fax call, you are able to receive a document manually. Automatic fax reception is
not available.
Also you cannot use the answering device feature provided.
But the unit will be able to change to the ANS/FAX mode from the TEL mode automatically when
the unit rings fifteen times.
Getting help from your unit
The unit is equipped with the HELP function. Use this function if the instructions are lost while
using the unit. It will provide the user with instructions.
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If the
HELP
button is pressed
—while programming, the unit will print the relevant
programming instructions.
—in idle status, the unit will print information on how
to send documents, how to set up, how to store
phone numbers, etc.
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