Panasonic KX-FP81 Operating Instructions Manual

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41Receiving FaxesHow the fax machine and answering machine workReceiving voice callsThe answering machine will record voice messages automatically.Receiving fax callsThe fax machine will receive documents automatically.Receiving a voice message and fax document in one callThe answering machine will record the voice message first. The fax machine will then beactivated by the caller’s request and will receive the document.To use with an answering machine and computerWall jackWall jackComputerFax machineAnswering machineEXTWe recommend that you always connect the fax machine directly to the wall jack.Note:l Set the fax machine to the TEL mode.l The device which has the shortest ring count will answer a call first.l If you use your computer as an answering machine, connect the telephone line cord from the EXT jack tothe computer.Receiving a voice message and fax document in one callThe caller can leave a voice message and send a fax document during the same call.Inform the caller of the following procedure beforehand.1. The caller calls your fax machine.l The answering machine will answer the call.2. The caller can leave a message after the greeting message.3. The caller presses (pre-selected fax activation code).l The fax machine will activate the fax function.4. The caller presses the start button to send a document.Note:l The fax activation code can be changed in feature #41 (p. 52).l If the wrong fax activation code is entered, the caller must wait at least 5 seconds to reenter the correctcode.9