Panasonic KX-F590 - Manual (Page 21)

Basic Instructions
Setting the silent detection
This feature allows the facsimile unit to activate the fax function automatically when a silent pause longer
than 4 seconds is detected in the EXT. TAM mode.
Helpful hints:
• If you wish to receive documents from stations that do not send calling tone (CNG) after dialing, set this
feature to “ON”.
• If you use a single cassette tape to give a greeting message and to record incoming messages, set this
feature to “OFF”.
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Press MENU.
1.SYSTEM SET UP
Press #40.
SILENT DETECT
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TART/ fSETl
Press START/SET.
MODE=ON { A T )
FLASH
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REDIAUPAUSE
START/mil
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Press A or T to select
the desired mode.
Press START/SET to
store the setting.
Press MENU to end the
program.
Notice when using with an answering machine
• Every time the facsimile unit receives a document, a mute ora fax tone may be recorded on the tape.
• Advise callers that they should not pause for over 4 seconds while recording their messages. If they do,
the facsimile unit may activate the fax function.
• When your answering machine runs out of a recording tape, your facsimile unit may not be able to receive
a document. Rewind the tape and prepare for recording.
• When you set the answering machine to give only a greeting message, a fax reception may not be
available. We recommend to set your answering machine to record messages
• If you answer a call with the answering machine and pause for over 4 seconds, the facsimile unit may
activate the fax function and you may not be able to talk with the other party. To resume the conversation,
press the STOP button on the facsimile unit.
• When the answering machine does not answer a call after ringing 5 times, the facsimile unit will activate
the fax function.
• Set the receive mode of the facsimile unit to TEL in the following conditions:
—when you wish to set the number of rings on the answering machine to more than 5.
—when you wish to use auto transfer functions (transfer, pager call, etc.) on the answering machine.
Note that automatic fax sending (see page 19) can not be received automatically in the TEL mode.
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