Case 5: Fax With Pc Modem (One Phone Number) - Panasonic KX-FL611 Operating Instructions Manual

2. Preparation
2.8 Case 5: FAX with PC
MODEM (one phone
number)
2.8.1 Your situation
You wish to use a computer connected via
MODEM and the fax machine on a single
telephone line.
The fax machine and the computer are in the
same room and you do not want the computer to
answer incoming calls automatically.
2.8.2 Telephone wiring image in
house or office
Fax
machine
2.8.3 How to setup
{A}{B}
1
Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode by
pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to
display the following.
L The display will show the number of rings
before the fax machine answers a call in
FAX ONLY mode.
26
Single
telephone
line
(1 phone
number)
Computer
{SET}
FAX ONLY MODE
3 RINGS [±]
For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.
L You can change the ring count setting by
pressing {A} or {B}.
Press {SET} to complete the ring count
setting.
L The {AUTO ANSWER} light is ON.
2
Confirm the automatic answer feature on the
computer is set to OFF.
Note:
L You can also select "FAX ONLY" by #00
(page 20).
2.8.4 How faxes are received
When receiving calls, the fax machine will
automatically answer all calls and only receive
fax documents.
Note:
L If you use your computer as an answering
machine, please refer to page 23.
L When the fax machine is using the telephone
line (e.g., during phone calls, fax
sending/receiving), the telephone line is busy
and MODEM cannot be used.
L When the PC is using the telephone line, the
following will be displayed:
"EXT. IN USE" means MODEM or an
extension telephone is in use on the same
line.
Do not use the fax machine while the
message is displayed, or else the PC
activities could be disturbed.
EXT. IN USE