Panasonic KX-F3100 - Manual (Page 11)

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 wish to use the unit as a telephone answering device and a facsimile, or when your machine is
unattended, select this mode. The unit records a voice-message and/or receives a document automatically
depending on the caller’s choice.
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.
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.
TEL (Telephone) mode:
When you wish to use the unit as a standard telephone, select this mode.
If you receive a fax call, you will be able to receive a document manually. Automatic fax reception is not
available.
For further details, see page 37.
NOTES:
- Making calls and transmitting documents are possible in every receiving mode.
- If you connect a telephone on the same line to which your facsimile unit is connected, see page 155.