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Panasonic KX-FC243FX Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

KX-FC243FX
Model No.
Please read these operating instructions
before using the unit and save for future
reference.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To
use these features, you must subscribe
to the appropriate service of your
service provider.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Compact Plain Paper Fax with DECT Operating Instructions KX-FC243FX Model No. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use these features, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of your...
  • Page 2 Location of Controls How to use the operating instructions When following operating instructions, always keep the front cover page (next page) open for easy reference to the buttons. OPEN...
  • Page 3 Location of Controls Please keep this page open when following operating instructions. For a description of each button, see page 10, 11. Base unit LOCA LOCATOR/INTERCOM OR/INTERCOM DIGITAL SP-PHONE Buttons (Listed in alphabetical order) AUTO ANSWER F LOCATOR/INTERCOM B REDIAL Q CALLER ID A MENU N SET J...
  • Page 4 L Do not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of recording paper, as the print may smear. Declaration of Conformity: L Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Instructions Important Instructions Safety Instructions B. If liquid has been spilled into the unit. C. If the unit has been exposed to rain or Important safety water. D. If the unit does not work normally by instructions following the operating instructions. When using this unit, basic safety precautions Adjust only controls covered by the should always be followed to reduce the risk of...

  • Page 6: For Best Performance

    Important Instructions CAUTION: Installation For best performance L Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Battery charge L Never install telephone jacks in wet locations L Place the cordless handset on the charger for unless the jack is specifically designed for about 7 hours before initial use.
  • Page 7 Important Instructions Environment L Keep the unit away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors. L The unit should be kept free from dust, high temperature and vibration. L The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1. Table of Contents before calling back / storing....37 Erasing caller information ....37 Accessories 4.10 Storing caller information into the Included accessories......8 phonebook........38 Accessory information ......9 Finding the Controls 5. Fax Button descriptions of the base unit . 10 Button descriptions of the cordless Sending Faxes handset..........11...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 9. Programmable Features 14.Index 14.1 Index..........107 Base Unit Base unit programming ....63 Basic features........64 Advanced features......65 Direct commands for programming features..........68 Cordless Handset Cordless handset programming ..71 Cordless handset programming using the base unit PIN......76 10.Multi-unit Operation Additional Units 10.1 Operating additional units....

  • Page 10: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1 Introduction 1.1 Included accessories Item Quantity Notes Power cord ---------- Telephone line cord ---------- Handset ---------- Handset cord ---------- Paper tray ---------- Starter ink film (10 metres long) prints about 30 A4-sized pages. Cordless handset ---------- Rechargeable batteries AAA size Battery cover ----------...

  • Page 11: Accessory Information

    KX-TCA89EX Headset ---------- *1 We recommend that you buy a full-size replacement film for continuous use of your unit. Please use genuine Panasonic replacement film. The ink film is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the ink film again.

  • Page 12: Button Descriptions Of The Base Unit

    1. Introduction Finding the Controls L To access special telephone services or 1.3 Button descriptions of for transferring extension calls. the base unit {REDIAL}{PAUSE} L To redial the last number dialled from the L Keep the front cover page open for button base unit.

  • Page 13: Button Descriptions Of The Cordless Handset

    1. Introduction Using the joystick 1.4 Button descriptions of The cordless handset joystick can be used to navigate through menus and to select items the cordless handset shown on the display, by pushing it up, down, left, or right. L Keep the front cover page open for button locations.

  • Page 14: Display Descriptions Of The Cordless Handset

    1. Introduction Display icon Meaning 1.5 Display descriptions of New call (Caller ID service users only, the cordless handset page 36) New messages have Display icons been recorded (page Various icons appear on the cordless handset display to indicate the current status of the unit. Ringer volume is 4 5 6 OFF (page 23)
  • Page 15 1. Introduction Soft key Action Soft keys icon The cordless handset features two soft keys and a joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by pressing Displayed when numeric the centre of the joystick, you can select the character entry is selected. Press feature or operation indicated by the soft key icon to select another entry mode.

  • Page 16: Overview

    1. Introduction 1.6.2 Cordless handset 1.6 Overview 1.6.1 Base unit 1 Ringer indicator / Charge indicator 2 Speaker 3 Headset jack 4 Receiver 1 Speaker 2 Document guides 3 Paper tray 4 Recording paper support 5 Recording paper entrance 6 Recording paper exit 7 Tension plate 8 Front cover 9 Document exit...

  • Page 17: Ink Film Installation / Replacement

    2. Installation 2 Installation Base Unit L The ink film is safe to touch and will not rub off on your hands like carbon paper. 2.1 Ink film installation / L Make sure the blue gear (1) and white gear (2) are installed as shown. replacement Important: L Remove all blue shipping tape from the...
  • Page 18 2. Installation Correct Close the front cover securely. L The ink film is wrapped around the blue core (3) at least once. 1 turn Tight Incorrect L The ink film is not wrapped around the blue core (4). L The ink film is reversed. L The ink film is slack or creased.

  • Page 19: Handset Cord

    See page 9 for accessory information. L We cannot be responsible for any damage to the unit or degradation of print quality which may occur from the use of non-Panasonic replacement film. Important: L Remove the recording paper and the paper tray beforehand, or the paper may misfeed or jam.

  • Page 20: Recording Paper

    2. Installation Push the tension plate back (1). 2.4 Recording paper The unit can hold up to 30 sheets of 80 g/m paper. Please refer to page 105 for information on recording paper. Pull the tension plate forward (1). L If the paper is not inserted correctly, readjust the paper, or the paper may jam.

  • Page 21: Battery Installation / Replacement

    If 7 flashes even when the batteries have 2.5 Battery installation / been fully charged, both batteries must be replacement replaced. Please use only Panasonic batteries. See page 9 for accessory information. 2.5.1 Installing the batteries Important: L Charge the new batteries for about 7 Insert the batteries negative (−) terminal first.

  • Page 22: Preparation

    L If the cordless handset is not charged, Caution: you cannot make or answer calls. L When you operate this product, the power L USE ONLY WITH the included Panasonic outlet should be near the product and AC adaptor. easily accessible.

  • Page 23: Battery Charge

    3. Preparation Battery life 3.2 Battery charge After your Panasonic batteries are fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Place the cordless handset on the charger for Ni-MH Batteries (typical 700 mAh) about 7 hours before initial use. The charge indicator (1) turns red while the...

  • Page 24: Turning The Cordless Handset Power On/Off

    3. Preparation Help Button 3.3 Turning the cordless 3.4 Base unit help function handset power ON/OFF The unit contains helpful information which can be printed for quick reference. 3.3.1 Power ON Basic settings: How to set the date, time, your logo and fax Press {ih} for about 1 second.

  • Page 25: Volume

    3. Preparation Volume 3.5 Adjusting cordless 3.6 Adjusting base unit handset volume volume {ih} {SET} {A}{B} {INT} Ringer volume 4 levels (high/medium/low/off) are available. Ringer volume While the unit is idle, press {A} or {B}. 7 levels (high to off) are available. L If any documents are in the document 1.

  • Page 26: Date And Time

    3. Preparation Initial Programming Example: 10 August, 2004 Press {1}{0} {0}{8} {0}{4}. 3.7 Date and time The date and time can be set using either the cordless handset or the base unit. L The other party’s fax machine will print the date and time on each page you send according to your unit’s date and time setting.
  • Page 27 3. Preparation 3.7.2 With the base unit If you have subscribed to a Caller ID service The date and time will be automatically set according to the received caller information. L If the time has not previously been set, Caller ID will not adjust the clock.

  • Page 28: Your Logo

    3. Preparation Keypad Characters 3.8 Your logo G H I Your logo will be printed on the top of each page sent from your unit. The logo can be your name or the name of your company. M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 {STOP}...

  • Page 29: Your Fax Number

    3. Preparation 1. Press {2} 2 times. LOGO=| 3.9 Your fax number Your fax number will be printed on the top of 2. Press {4} 3 times. each page sent from your unit. LOGO=B| 3. Press {*}. LOGO=B| 4. Press {5} 3 times. LOGO=Bi| To correct a mistake {STOP}...

  • Page 30: Telephone

    4. Telephone 4 Telephone Making and Answering Calls 2. Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to select the desired number. 4.1 Making phone calls L To exit the list, press {ih}. 3. Press {C} or {s}. 4.1.1 With the cordless handset To edit a number in the redial list before calling it 1.
  • Page 31 4. Telephone To turn key lock ON, press $ (centre of Note: joystick) for about 2 seconds. L If mute does not turn OFF after the line is L " will be displayed. connected, press {MUTE}. To turn key lock OFF, press " for about 2 seconds.

  • Page 32: Answering Phone Calls

    4. Telephone Recording 4.2 Answering phone calls 4.3 Recording a telephone conversation (Cordless 4.2.1 With the cordless handset handset only) You can record a telephone conversation using the cordless handset. Recorded conversations are treated as new messages. To listen to the recorded conversation, see page 56, 58.

  • Page 33: Cordless Handset Phonebook

    4. Telephone Automatic Dialling Press {ih}. Note: 4.4 Cordless handset L If there is no space to store new items, phonebook “Memory Full” will be displayed. Erase unnecessary items (page 32). The cordless handset phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You To correct a mistake can store 200 names and telephone numbers to the phonebook and search for phonebook items...

  • Page 34: Erasing A Stored Item

    4. Telephone 4. Press the right soft key repeatedly to select Press {ih}. the character entry mode that contains the 4.4.4 Erasing a stored item character you are searching for (:, ! or %). Press . (soft key). 5. Press the dial key ({0} to {9}) which contains Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to the character you are searching for.

  • Page 35: Base Unit Phonebook

    4. Telephone Erasing a hot key 4.5 Base unit phonebook 1. Press and hold the desired hot key ({1} to {9}) to display the telephone number. The base unit phonebook allows you to make 2. Press * (centre of joystick). calls without having to dial manually.

  • Page 36: Making A Phone Call Using The Phonebook

    4. Telephone 4.5.2 Making a phone call using Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the desired item. the phonebook Press {MENU}. Before using this feature, store the desired names and telephone numbers in the base unit Press {#}. phonebook (page 33). L To cancel erasing, press {STOP}.

  • Page 37: Caller Id

    4. Telephone “OUT OF AREA”/“Out of Area”: The caller Caller ID dialled from an area which does not provide 4.6 Caller ID service Caller ID service. “PRIVATE CALLER”/“Private Caller”: This unit is compatible with Caller ID service The caller requested not to send caller offered by your local telephone company.

  • Page 38: Viewing And Calling Back Using Caller Information

    4. Telephone Display while viewing 4.7 Viewing and calling L When no calls have been received, the display will show “Memory Empty”. back using caller To stop viewing information Press {ih} after step 3. You can easily view caller information and call back.

  • Page 39: Editing A Caller's Telephone Number

    4. Telephone Lift the handset or press {DIGITAL SP- Display while viewing PHONE} to call back the edited number. L When the unit could not receive a name, the L The unit will start dialling automatically. display will show “NO NAME RCVD”. L To send a fax, insert the document FACE L When no calls have been received, the DOWN and press {FAX/START}.

  • Page 40: Storing Caller Information Into The Phonebook

    4. Telephone 3. Press {SET}. L To cancel erasing, press {STOP} 3 times. 4.10 Storing caller 4. Press {SET}. information into the 5. Press {STOP}. phonebook Erasing specific caller information 1. Press {CALLER ID}. L Keep the front cover page open for button 2.
  • Page 41 4. Telephone Note: L You can confirm the stored items in the base unit phonebook by printing the telephone number list (page 104). L To edit a name and number, see page 34.

  • Page 42: Fax

    5. Fax – “SUPER FINE”: For documents with very 5 Fax Sending Faxes small print. This setting is effective only when 5.1 Sending a fax manually the other party has a compatible fax machine. – “PHOTO”: For documents containing photographs, shaded drawings, etc. L Using the “FINE”, “SUPER FINE”...

  • Page 43: Documents You Can Send

    5. Fax Effective scanning area To stop transmission L Shaded area will be scanned. Press {STOP}. 2 mm Printing a sending report A sending report provides you with a printed record of transmission results. To print sending reports, make sure feature #04 is activated (page 64).

  • Page 44: Sending A Fax Using The Base Unit Phonebook

    5. Fax 5.3 Sending a fax using 5.4 Broadcast the base unit phonebook transmission Before using this feature, store the desired By storing base unit phonebook items (page 33) names and telephone numbers into the base unit into the broadcast memory, you can send the phonebook (page 33).

  • Page 45: Erasing A Stored Item From The Broadcast Memory

    5. Fax 5.4.3 Erasing a stored item from 1. Insert the document. 2. Press {>}. the broadcast memory 3. Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display Press {>}. “<ONE TIME BROAD>”. 4. Press {SET} to start programming the Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display parties you want to send the document to.

  • Page 46: Selecting The Way To Use Your Fax Machine

    5. Fax Receiving Faxes Note: L Make sure feature #77 is set to “TAM/FAX” 5.5 Selecting the way to beforehand (page 68). L Do not connect an answering machine to the use your fax machine same telephone line. If connected, set the Depending on your situation, select the way you automatic answer feature to OFF by pressing prefer to use your fax machine.

  • Page 47: Tel Mode

    5. Fax 5.5.2 Use only as a fax (FAX 5.5.3 Use mostly as a telephone ONLY mode) (TEL mode) Your situation Your situation You have a separate telephone line just for faxes. You want to answer calls by yourself. If a fax call is received, you must receive the fax manually.

  • Page 48: Receiving A Fax Manually - Auto Answer Off

    5. Fax Activating TEL mode with the cordless 5.6 Receiving a fax handset 1. Press $ (centre of joystick). manually – Auto answer 2. Select K, then press ,. 3. Select “Answer Off”, then press ,. 4. Press {ih}. 5.6.1 Activating TEL mode Set the fax machine to TEL mode by pressing How to receive phone calls and faxes with {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the...

  • Page 49: Receiving A Fax Automatically - Auto Answer On

    5. Fax press {*}{#}{9} (default fax activation code) firmly. 5.7 Receiving a fax L The fax machine will start fax reception. automatically – Auto 3. Replace the handset. Note: answer ON L To receive fax documents using the extension telephone, make sure remote fax 5.7.1 Activating TAM/FAX mode activation is turned ON beforehand (feature #41 on page 67).
  • Page 50 5. Fax Note: “AUTO”: The unit answers after 2 or 3 rings when L The maximum recording time for incoming new messages have been recorded, and after 5 message can be changed (page 59, or or 6 rings when there are no new messages. If feature #10 on page 64).

  • Page 51: Receive Polling (Retrieving A Fax Placed On Another Fax Machine)

    5. Fax 5.7.2 Activating FAX ONLY mode How faxes are received When receiving calls, the unit will automatically Make sure feature #77 is set to “FAX ONLY” answer all calls and only receive fax documents. beforehand (page 68). Note: Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to L The number of rings before a call is answered display the following.

  • Page 52: Junk Fax Prohibitor (Preventing Fax Reception From Undesired Callers)

    5. Fax Note: L If there is no space to store new items, “LIST 5.9 Junk fax prohibitor FULL” is displayed in step 3 or step 5. Erase unnecessary items. (preventing fax reception from undesired callers) To display the junk fax prohibitor list 1.

  • Page 53: Distinctive Ring Service From Your Phone Company

    6. Distinctive Ring 6 Distinctive Ring Distinctive Ring How to receive calls 6.1 Distinctive Ring If the incoming call is for the fax number, the fax machine will ring with the assigned ring pattern service from your phone and automatically start fax reception. If the incoming call is for the phone number, the company fax machine will keep on ringing.

  • Page 54: Programming The Ring Pattern Assigned For Fax

    6. Distinctive Ring 6.4 Programming the ring pattern assigned for fax L Keep the front cover page open for button locations. Set feature #31 to “ON” (page 51). Press {MENU}. Press {#}, then {3}{2}. Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to select the ring pattern assigned for fax.

  • Page 55: Copy

    7. Copy 7 Copy Copying Quick scan feature 7.1 Making a copy This feature is helpful when you want to copy the document, then remove it for other uses. To use this feature, activate feature #34 (page 66) beforehand. The default setting is OFF. L The document will be fed into the unit and scanned into memory.
  • Page 56 7. Copy A4 = 210 mm × 297 mm Legal = 216 mm × 356 mm Letter = 216 mm × 279 mm Note: L If the appropriate reduction rate is not selected, the document may be divided and the top of the second sheet will be deleted. L If the image at the bottom of the document is not copied when you copy a document that is the same length as the recording paper, try...

  • Page 57: Answering Machine

    8. Answering Machine 8 Answering Machine Greeting To check the greeting message 8.1 Recording your Press {GREETING}. L The unit will play the greeting message. greeting message 8.1.1 Erasing your recorded You can record your own greeting message for TAM/FAX mode, for a maximum of 16 (default) or greeting message 60 seconds in length.

  • Page 58: Listening To Recorded Messages

    8. Answering Machine Incoming Messages Note: L The total recording time of all messages 8.2 Listening to recorded (greeting, incoming and memo) is about 30 minutes. A maximum of 64 messages messages (incoming and memo) can be recorded. If When the unit has recorded new voice messages are recorded in noisy messages: environment, the actual recording time may...

  • Page 59: Leaving A Message For Others Or Yourself

    8. Answering Machine To erase all messages Remote Operation Press {ERASE}. 8.4 Using the answering Press {ERASE}. machine with the cordless L To cancel erasing, press {STOP}. handset Memo Message 8.3 Leaving a message for Helpful hints: L To activate TAM/FAX mode with the cordless others or yourself handset, see page 48.

  • Page 60: Listening To Recorded Messages

    8. Answering Machine 3. Select “Delete Message”, then press 5. Select “Yes”, then press ,. 6. Press {ih}. 4. Select “Delete All”, then press ,. 8.4.2 Listening to recorded 5. Select “Yes”, then press ,. messages 6. Press {ih}. When you have new messages, the number of 8.4.3 Leaving a message for new messages is displayed next to r.
  • Page 61 8. Answering Machine 7. Press {ih}. Direct commands Note: Turns auto answer setting OFF L You can also program this feature with the base unit (feature #11 on page 64). Erases a specific message {*}{4} (during playback) To change the ring setting in TAM/FAX Erases all messages {*}{5} mode...
  • Page 62 8. Answering Machine Note: L You can also program this feature with the base unit (feature #67 on page 67).

  • Page 63: Operating From A Remote Location

    8. Answering Machine 8.5 Operating from a remote location You can call your unit from a remote location and access the answering machine. Important: L Activate the remote operation feature by setting the remote operation ID beforehand (page 59, or feature #11 on page 64). L Set the unit to TAM/FAX mode before going out (page 47).
  • Page 64 8. Answering Machine {6} Play greeting message L The unit will playback the greeting message. {7} Record greeting message L Speak after the long beep and press {9} to stop the operation. {9} Repeat voice guidance L The voice guidance will start. Enter remote commands as directed.

  • Page 65: Programmable Features

    9. Programmable Features 9 Programmable Features Base Unit L The setting you selected is set, and the next feature will be displayed. 9.1 Base unit To exit programming, press {MENU} at any programming time. To program by entering the program code number directly You can select a feature by directly entering its program code (# and a 2-digit number) instead of...

  • Page 66: Basic Features

    9. Programmable Features L You can also program this feature with the cordless handset (page 59). 9.2 Basic features Code #10: Changing the maximum recording time for incoming messages Code #01: Setting the date and time RECORDING TIME SET DATE & TIME =NO LIMIT [±] PRESS SET...

  • Page 67: Advanced Features

    9. Programmable Features To set the base unit ringer type from one of 6 types for outside calls. You can select “RINGER 9.3 Advanced features 1” (default), “RINGER 2”, “RINGER 3”, “RINGER 4”, “RINGER 5” or “RINGER 6”. Code #22: Setting the journal report to print Note: automatically L To set the cordless handset ringer type, see...
  • Page 68 9. Programmable Features 8. Press {SET}. See page 51 for details. 9. Enter the transmission start time. Code #32: Setting the ring pattern for fax L If you select 12-hour time entry when you (Distinctive Ring feature) set the date and time (page 24), press FAX RING PATTERN {*} repeatedly to select “AM”...
  • Page 69 9. Programmable Features Code #39: Changing the display contrast Code #54: Changing the recording time for your TAM/FAX greeting message LCD CONTRAST =NORMAL [±] GREETING TIME =16S [±] “NORMAL” (default): For normal contrast. “DARKER”: Used when the display contrast is too “16S”...

  • Page 70: Direct Commands For Programming Features

    9. Programmable Features fax tone, ring back tone and busy tone. You can use these tones to confirm the status of the other 9.4 Direct commands for party’s machine. “ON” (default): You will hear connecting tones. programming features “OFF”: Deactivates this feature. You can also select the desired setting by directly Note: entering the program code (# and a 2-digit...
  • Page 71 9. Programmable Features – {4}: “4” {#}{3}{2} Ring pattern – {5}: “5” – {1}: “A” – {6}: “6” – {2}: “B” – {7}: “7” – {3}: “C” – {4}: “D” {#}{1}{0} Message recording time – {5}: “B-D” (default) – {1}: “1 MINUTE” –...
  • Page 72 9. Programmable Features {#}{7}{7} Auto answer – {1}: “TAM/FAX” (default) – {2}: “FAX ONLY” {#}{8}{0} Set default – {1}: “YES” – {2}: “NO” (default) L If you select “YES”, press {SET} 2 times, then press {MENU} to exit programming.

  • Page 73: Cordless Handset Programming

    9. Programmable Features Cordless Handset 9.5 Cordless handset programming For your reference, a chart of all items which can be customised for the cordless handset is printed below. Details of each item can be found on the corresponding pages. L When customising the cordless handset, the current item or setting is indicated by ). Cordless handset Sub-menu Default setting...
  • Page 74 9. Programmable Features 9.5.1 Programmable functions 12. Press ,. 13. Press ,. 14. Press {ih}. Note: L To stop the alarm, press {C}, {ih}, {s}, {0} to {9}, {*}, {#} or {INT}. L When the cordless handset is in talk or intercom mode, the alarm will not sound until {ih} the call has ended.
  • Page 75 9. Programmable Features 9.5.4 Tone options Changing the display language Setting key tone 1. Press $ (centre of joystick). You can select whether or not key tones are 2. Select t, then press ,. heard when keys are pressed. Includes 3.

  • Page 76: Other Options

    PIN. The unit will not reveal the L If you changed the PIN, enter it (page 74). PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. 6. Select “On” or “Off” (default), then press 1. Press $ (centre of joystick).
  • Page 77 9. Programmable Features 4. Select “Auto Talk”, then press ,. 5. Select “On” or “Off” (default), then press 6. Press {ih}. Setting the battery type “Ni-Cd” : Nickel cadmium batteries are used. “Ni-MH” (default) : Nickel metal hydride batteries are used. 1.

  • Page 78: Cordless Handset Programming Using The Base Unit Pin

    9. Programmable Features 9.6 Cordless handset programming using the base unit For your reference, a chart of all items which can be customised for the unit using the base unit PIN is printed below. Details of each item can be found on the corresponding pages. L Keep the front cover page open for button locations.

  • Page 79: Call Options

    9. Programmable Features 9.6.1 Call Options Storing/changing emergency numbers These settings determine which telephone Setting dialling mode (tone/pulse) numbers can be dialled while the call bar feature “Tone” (default): Select when you have a touch is ON (feature #28 on page 66, or page 74). tone service.
  • Page 80 L If you change the PIN, please make note of your new PIN. The unit will not reveal the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. 1. Press $ (centre of joystick). 2. Select u, then press ,.

  • Page 81: Multi-Unit Operation

    10. Multi-unit Operation 10 Multi-unit Operation Additional Units this procedure must be completed within 1 minute. 10.1 Operating additional Select a base number, then press ,. units Wait until “Enter Base PIN” is displayed, then enter “0000” (default base unit PIN). 10.1.1 Additional cordless L If you changed the PIN, enter it (page 78).

  • Page 82: Intercom

    10. Multi-unit Operation 10.2.3 Cancelling a base unit A cordless handset can cancel a base unit that it 10.3 Intercom is registered to. This allows the cordless handset Intercom calls can be made between cordless to forget the base unit. handsets/base unit in the same radio cell, but not Press $ (centre of joystick).

  • Page 83: Transferring Calls / Conference Calls

    10. Multi-unit Operation When finished talking, press {DIGITAL SP- PHONE}, {LOCATOR/INTERCOM} or 10.4 Transferring calls / replace the handset. Cordless handset 1: Conference calls When finished talking, press {ih} or place Outside calls can be transferred to the base unit the cordless handset on the charger.

  • Page 84: Copying Cordless Handset Phonebook Items

    10. Multi-unit Operation Press {INT}, {C} or {s} to answer the page. 10.5 Copying cordless 3. Base unit: handset phonebook items To complete the call transfer, press {DIGITAL SP-PHONE} or replace the handset. Phonebook items (page 31) can be copied from To establish a conference call, press {3}.

  • Page 85: Walkie-Talkie

    10. Multi-unit Operation L If “Common” is selected, skip to step 7. If “Group” is selected, enter a 3-digit group 10.6 Walkie-Talkie ID, then press ,. This feature allows cordless handsets to L The default ID is “000”. communicate with each other directly when they Assign a cordless handset number (1–9) to are in range of the same base unit (common be used during Walkie-Talkie conversations,...

  • Page 86: Useful Information

    Connecting an optional headset to the cordless handset allows hands-free phone conversations. To attach the belt clip Please use only the Panasonic headset noted on page 9. The speakerphone is not available while a headset is plugged into the cordless handset. To switch to speakerphone, disconnect the headset.

  • Page 87: Wall Mounting The Charger

    11. Useful Information 11.3 Wall mounting the charger Connect the AC adaptor. Drive the screws (1) into the wall using the wall template as a guide, then mount the charger securely on the screws. L Fasten the AC adaptor cord around the hooks (2) to prevent it from being disconnected.

  • Page 88: Available Character Entries For The Cordless Handset

    11. Useful Information 11.4 Available character entries for the cordless handset The cordless handset dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The available character entry modes are; : (Alphabet), ; (Numeric), ! (Greek), x (Extended 1), y (Extended 2), and % (Cyrillic).
  • Page 89 11. Useful Information x Extended 1 character table L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: y Extended 2 character table L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: % Cyrillic character table...

  • Page 90: Help

    12. Help 12 Help Error Messages L Fax transmission or reception was 12.1 Error messages – successful. Reports 12.2 Error messages – If a problem occurs during fax transmission or reception, one of the following messages will be Base unit display printed on the sending and journal reports (page 41).
  • Page 91 OPEN CABINET L When performing memory transmission, the CHECK FILM TYPE document being stored exceeded the L Please use genuine Panasonic replacement memory capacity of the unit. Send the entire film (page 9). document manually. L The ink film is slack. Tighten it (see step 5 on —————————————————————...
  • Page 92 12. Help L The unit is checking that there is no slack or crease on the ink film. Wait for a moment while the check is completed. ————————————————————— POLLING ERROR L The other party’s fax machine does not support polling. Check with the other party. —————————————————————...

  • Page 93: When A Function Does Not Work, Check Here

    12. Help Troubleshooting 12.3 When a function does not work, check here If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, reset the unit. Disconnect the power cord and turn OFF the cordless handset. Reconnect the power cord and turn ON the cordless handset.
  • Page 94 12. Help Problem Cause & Solution The ink film runs out L The help printing function, copy function, and reports also use ink quickly. film. L Even if there are only a few sentences, every page that comes out of the machine is considered a full page. L Turn OFF the following features: –...
  • Page 95 Cancel unused cordless handset registrations from the base unit (page 79). L You entered the wrong PIN. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. L Locate the cordless handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliances.

  • Page 96: Fax – Sending

    12. Help 12.3.4 Fax – sending Problem Cause & Solution I cannot send documents. L The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. L The other party does not have a fax machine. Check with the other party.
  • Page 97 The printing quality is Please do not reuse the ink film! poor. Please use genuine Panasonic replacement film. Refer to page 9 for further details. L The thermal head is dirty. Clean it (page 103). L Some paper has instructions recommending which side to print on.

  • Page 98: If A Power Failure Occurs

    Problem Cause & Solution The printing quality is Please do not reuse the ink film! poor. Please use genuine Panasonic replacement film. Refer to page 9 for further details. Original Copy A BC L Some paper has instructions recommending which side to print on.
  • Page 99 12. Help L If any fax documents are stored in the memory, they will be lost. When power is restored, a power down report will be printed stating which documents in memory have been erased.

  • Page 100: Recording Paper Jams

    12. Help Jams Open the front cover by pulling up the centre part. 12.4 Recording paper jams 12.4.1 When the recording paper has jammed in the unit The base unit display will show the following. PAPER JAMMED Pull the tension plate forward (1) to remove the installed paper (2).
  • Page 101 12. Help Turn the blue gear (1) in the direction of the L The ink film is reversed. arrow until the ink film is tight (2). L The ink film is slack or creased. Close the back cover securely by pushing down on the notched area at both ends (1).

  • Page 102: Document Jams - Sending

    12. Help 12.4.2 When the recording paper was not fed into the unit properly 12.5 Document jams – The base unit display will show the following. sending CHECK PAPER Open the front cover by pulling up the centre part. Remove the jammed document Remove the recording paper and straighten.

  • Page 103: Recording Paper Feeder Cleaning

    12. Help Cleaning Open the recording paper feeder cover (1). 12.6 Recording paper feeder cleaning Clean the recording paper feeder when the recording paper frequently misfeeds. Important: L Remove the recording paper and the paper tray beforehand, or the paper may misfeed or jam.

  • Page 104: Document Feeder / Scanner Glass Cleaning

    12. Help Close the front cover securely. 12.7 Document feeder / scanner glass cleaning Clean the document feeder/scanner glass when: – Documents frequently misfeed. – Smudges or black/white lines appear on the original document when sending or copying. Disconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord.

  • Page 105: Thermal Head Cleaning

    12. Help Remove the ink film (1). 12.8 Thermal head cleaning If smudges or black/white lines appear on a copied/received document, check whether there is dust on the thermal head. Clean the thermal head to remove the dust. Important: L Remove the recording paper and the paper tray beforehand, or the paper may misfeed or jam.

  • Page 106: General Information

    13. General Information 13 General Information Printed Reports 13.1 Reference lists and reports (Base unit only) You can print out the following lists and reports for your reference. Setup list: provides you with the current settings of the base unit programming features (page 64 to page 68). Telephone number list: provides you with names and numbers which are stored in the base unit phonebook.

  • Page 107: Specifications

    13. General Information I Fax memory capacity Specifications Approx. 25 pages of memory transmission 13.2 Specifications Approx. 28 pages of memory reception (Based on the ITU-T No. 1 Test Chart in standard 13.2.1 Base unit resolution, without using the Error Correction Mode.) I Applicable lines: I Voice memory capacity...
  • Page 108 13. General Information 13.2.2 Cordless handset – Paper that will melt, vaporize, discolour, scorch or emit dangerous fumes near 200 I Standard: °C, such as vellum paper. These DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless materials may transfer onto the fusing Telecommunications) roller and cause damage. GAP (Generic Access Profile) –...

  • Page 109: Base Unit

    14. Index 14. Index Battery Charge: 21 14.1 Index Installation: 19 Life: 21 # #01 Date and time: 25 Replacement: 19 #02 Your logo: 26 Type: 75 #03 Your fax number: 27 Broadcast transmission: 42 #04 Sending report: 41, 64 Button description #06 FAX ring setting: 64 Base unit: 10...
  • Page 110 14. Index Standby mode: 73 Power ON/OFF (Cordless handset): 22 Talk mode: 73 Private category: 35 Distinctive Ring service: 51, 66 Programming Document size: 41 Base unit programming: 63 Cordless handset programming: 59, 71, 76 E ECM selection: 67 Q Quick scan: 40, 53, 66 Emergency call: 77 Error messages: 88 R Recall: 77...
  • Page 111 14. Index Manually: 40 Sending report: 41, 64 Soft keys: 13 Storing Broadcast: 42 Hot key: 32 Phonebook: 31, 33 T Transferring calls: 81 V Voice time/day stamp: 56 Volume Base unit: 23 Cordless handset: 23 W Walkie Talkie: 83 Wall mounting: 85...

  • Page 114: Dect Cordless Handset

    0682 Base Unit 0436 DECT Cordless Handset Manufacturer: Panasonic Communications (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. PLO No.1, Kawasan Perindustrian Senai, KB No. 104, 81400 Senai, Negeri Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia Global web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ PFQX2104ZA CM1004DH0...

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