Panasonic KX-F560 - Manual (Page 11)

2. Initial Preparation
Selecting the receive mode
This unit combines the functions of facsimile and telephone. In addition, this unit provides a TAM
(Telephone Answering Machine) interface. To perform these functions, this unit has four types of receive
modes: ‘TEL/FAX”, “FAX”, “TEL” and “EXT. TAM”. Regardless of the mode that you select, you can always
place calls and send faxes. The descriptions below will help you understand how the unit can work for you.
TEL/FAX mode:
This mode can be used 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. The unit will automatically receive fax documents without rings
when fax calls are received. You will not be disturbed by incoming faxes. The unit will generate a double
ring when voice calls are received. If you do not answer by the last ring, the unit will switch to the fax mode
as a safe guard to missing fax documents. For further details, see page 17.
FAX mode:
We recommend that you select this mode when you will be using the unit solely as a fax machine. The unit
will automatically answer all calls and generate fax tones to the callers. Callers will hear fax tones and will
only be able to transmit faxes. For further details, see page 19.
TEL mode:
This mode can be used when you wish to answer all calls manually. The unit will not automatically answer
fax and voice calls. If you wish to answer a fax call, you can start reception by pressing the START/SET
button. If no one answers an incoming call by 15 rings, the receive mode will switch to the TEL/FAX mode
automatically.
EXT. TAM mode:
This mode can be used when you wish to connect a telephone answering machine (TAM) to the external
telephone jack on your facsimile unit. When a call is received, the answering machine will play a greeting
message. If a voice call is detected, the answering machine will begin recording, then caller can leave a
voice message. If a fax call is detected, the answering machine will automatically stop playing the greeting
message, and the facsimile unit will receive the fax documents. For further details, see page 20,
If your external telephone does not have the answering/recording feature, do not select this mode. We
recommend that you select the TEL/FAX or the TEL mode.
Select the desired mode by pressing the RECEIVE MODE button repeatedly. The arrow mark in the display
shows your selection.
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