Panasonic KX-F900 User Manual

900MHz Cordless FAX

Model No. KX-F900

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these Operating Instructions
before using the unit and save for future
reference.

¡This product is designed for use in the United States of

America, and may not operate in other countries. (See
page 68 for more details.)

¡Este producto ha sido diseñado para su uso en los

Estados Unidos de América, y puede no funcionar
correctamente en otros países. (Consulte la página
68 para tener más detalles.)

FOR OPERATION ASSISTANCE,
CALL 1-800-HELP-FAX [phone])

Contents

Installation and ConnectionRR p. 8
Initial Preparation RRRRRR p. 14
Basic OperationsRRRRRRR p. 20
Advanced Operations RRRR p. 29
Troubleshooting and

Routine Care RRRRRRRR p. 55

General Information RRRRR p. 64

For your future reference

Date of purchase Serial No.

(found on the bottom of the unit)

Dealer’s name and address
Dealer’s telephone number

2

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic 900MHz Cordless FAX.

Things you should keep records of

Attach your sales receipt here

Caution:

The Telephone Protection Act of 1991 requires the following information to be clearly stated either at the top or
bottom margin of the first message page when transmitting messages via telephone facsimile;
—Date and time of transmission,
—Identification of the business, entity or person(s) sending the facsimile, and
—Telephone number of the business, entity or person(s).
To program this information into your facsimile machine, complete all the instructions on pages 14 through 16.

Copyright:

This manual is copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. (KME) and its licensee. Under the
copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written
consent of KME and its licensee.

j Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1996

Included accessories (To order, call toll free 1-800-332-5368.)

PQJA200Z

PQJA59V

PQUS10136Z

¡See page 67 for replace-

ment of the recording paper.

¡If any items are missing, check with place of purchase.
¡The part numbers listed above are subject to change without notice.
¡Save the original carton and packaging.

Power cord RRR 1 pc.

(p. 12)

Telephone line
cord RRRRRR 1 pc.

(p. 12)

Cordless handset 1 pc.

(p. 11)

Battery cover RR 1 pc.

(p. 11)

Battery RRRRR 1 pc.

(p. 11, 61)

Paper stacker RR 1 pc.

(p. 11)

Recording paper R 1 pc.

(p. 10)

Spare battery
cover RRRRRR 1 pc.

(p. 11)

PQKK10066Z1

PQKK10065Z1

KX-A92

3

For best performance

Battery charge

To power the handset, install the battery (p. 11) and charge it for about 15 hours before initial use (p. 13).

Operating distance/noise

Calls are transmitted between the main unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum
distance and noise free operation, the recommended main unit location is:

In a HIGH and CENTRAL
location with no obstructions
such as walls.

Away from electrical
appliances such as a TV,
radio, or personal computer.

Raise the
antenna.

4

Important safety instructions

When using this unit, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or personal injury.

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on
this unit.

3. Unplug this unit from AC outlets before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this unit near water, for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
the like.

5. Place this unit securely on a stable surface.
Serious damage and/or injury may result if the
unit falls.

6. Do not cover slots and openings on the unit.
They are provided for ventilation and
protection against overheating. Never place
the unit near radiators, or in a place where
proper ventilation is not provided.

7. Use only the power source marked on the unit.
If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company.

8. For Safety purposes this product is equipped
with a three prong grounded plug. If you do
not have this type of outlet, please have one
installed. Do not use any type of adaptor plug
to defeat this safety feature.

9. Do not place objects on the power cord. Install
the unit where no one can step or trip on the
cord.

10. Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords. This can result in the risk of fire or
electric shock.

11. Never push any objects through slots in this
unit. This may result in the risk of fire or
electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the
unit.

12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble this unit. Take the unit to an
authorized servicenter when service is
required. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric
shock when the unit is subsequently used.

13. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to an authorized servicenter when
the following conditions occur:
A When the power supply cord or plug is

damaged or frayed.

12. B. If liquid has been spilled into the unit.

12. C. If the unit has been exposed to rain or

water.

12. D. If the unit does not work normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust
only controls covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment may
require extensive work by an authorized
servicenter.

12. E. If the unit has been dropped or physically

damaged.

12. F. If the unit exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

14. During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones

except cordless types. There may be a remote
risk of an electric shock from lightning.

15. Do not use this unit to report a gas leak, when

in the vicinity of the leak.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read
and follow these instructions.

1. Use only the battery(ies) specified.

2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They

may explode. Check with local waste
management codes for special disposal
instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).

Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The
electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not

to short the battery to conductive materials such
as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery
and/or conductor may overheat and cause
burns.

5. Charge the battery(ies) provided with or

identified for use with this product only in
accordance with the instructions and limitations
specified in this manual.

INSTALLATION:

1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning

storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations

unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations.

3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or

terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifying

telephone lines.

WARNING:

To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do
not expose this product to rain or any type of
moisture.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

5

OTHER INFORMATION

¡Keep the unit away from electrical noise-

generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps
and motors.

¡The unit should be kept free from dust, high

temperature, and vibration.

¡The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
¡Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.
¡Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

Automatic security code setting

Whenever you place the handset on the main unit,
the unit automatically selects one of a million
security codes. These codes help to avoid
unauthorized use of your telephone line by another
cordless telephone.

6

Location of controls RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 8
Installing your unit RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 10
Connections RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 12
Battery charge RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 13

Table of Contents

Installation and Connection

Initial Preparation

Setting the date, time, logo and facsimile telephone number RRRRRRR 14
Adjusting volumesRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 17
Selecting the receive mode RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 18

Making/answering voice calls RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 20

Making calls with the handsetRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 20
Answering calls with the handset RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 20
Making calls with the main unit RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 21

Answering calls with the main unitRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 21
Transmitting documents RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 22
Receiving documents RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 24
Making a copy RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 28

Basic Operations

Advanced Operations

Automatic dialing

Storing phone numbers for automatic dialing RRRRRRRRRRRRRR 29

Storing phone numbers in the main unit RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 29

Storing phone numbers in the handsetRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 30
Making voice calls using automatic dialing RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 31

Dialing with the handset RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 31

Dialing with the main unitRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 31
Transmitting documents using automatic dialingRRRRRRRRRRRRR 32
Electronic telephone directoryRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 33

Telephone

Intercom between the handset and the main unit RRRRRRRRRRRR 34
Transferring a call using intercom RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 35
Voice contact

(talking to the caller during or after fax reception or transmission) R 36

TONE, FLASH and PAUSE buttons RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 37

7

Installation and

Connection

Installation and

Connection

Facsimile transmission

Polling (retrieving fax documents) RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 38
Delayed transmission

(sending a fax at a later time) RRRRRRRRRRRR 39

Sending documents overseasRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 40
Changing the logo print positionRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 40

Facsimile reception

Remote fax receiving (using an extension to receive a fax message) RRRRR 41
Junk mail prohibitor

(preventing the reception of unwanted fax documents) RRR 42

Receiving with distinctive ring service RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 43
Signaling your pager that you have received a fax document RRRRRRR 44
Setting the friendly reception RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 45

Others

Using an external telephone answering machine RRRRRRRRRRRR 46
Changing the display contrastRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 50
Resetting the advanced features RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 50
Summary of user programmable featuresRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 51
Printing reports and lists RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 52

Error messages on the display RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 55
Before requesting help RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 56
Clearing a recording paper jam RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 59
Clearing a document jamRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 60
Adjusting the feeder pressure RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 60
Optional spare battery RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 61
Cleaning the unit RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 63

FCC informationRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 64
Limited warranty RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 65
Service center directory RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 66
Information for usersRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 67
Accessory order information RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 67
SpecificationsRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 68
Speed dialer list for the main unit RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 69
Memory station list for the handset RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 69
Index RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 71

Troubleshooting and Routine Care

General Information

Initial Preparation Basic Operations

Advanced

Operations

Troubleshooting

and Routine Care

General

Information

8

Location of controls

Handset

Antenna

INTERCOM indicator

(p. 34)

INTERCOM

(p. 34)

AUTO (p. 30, 31)

FLASH

(p. 37)

VOLUME/RINGER
(p. 17)

CH (p. 20)

Charge contacts (p. 63)

TALK/BATT (Battery)
LOW indicator

(p. 13, 20, 30)

TALK (p. 20)

TONE (p. 37)
PROGRAM (p. 30)

REDIAL/PAUSE

(p. 20, 37)

9

Installation and

Connection

SPARE CHARGE CHARGE

Main unit

Paper stacker (p. 11)

Document feeder
tray (p. 22)

Document guide(s)

(p. 22)

Front lid open button

(p. 60)

Document exit

Document entrance

Microphone (p. 21)

Spare battery
cover (p. 11, 61)

Front view

2 3

4 5 6
7 8 9

0

TONE

REDIAL/PAUSEFLASH

1

MUTE

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

PRS TUV WXY

OPER

MIC

HELP DIRECTORY

MENU RESOLUTION

AUTO RECEIVE

FAX

4 5

6 7 8

9 10

LOWER

VOLUME

STOP START/COPY/

SET

RINGER
SP-PHONE

1 2 3

SP-PHONE

Dial keypad

HELP (p. 12)

START/COPY/SET

STOP

VOLUME

(p. 17)

AUTO RECEIVE

(p. 18)

SP-PHONE

(p. 21, 36)

MUTE

(p. 21)

REDIAL/PAUSE

(p. 21, 37)

FLASH

(p. 37)

TONE

(p. 37)

LOWER (p. 29, 31, 32)

Direct call stations

RESOLUTION (p. 22)

MENU

Display panel

DIRECTORY

(p. 31, 32, 33)

LOCATOR/
INTERCOM

IN USE

LOCATOR/INTERCOM (p. 34, 35)
IN USE indicator (p. 34)

Control panel

SPARE CHARGE indicator

CHARGE indicator

Battery charger (beneath

the cover) (p. 61)

Charge contacts

(p. 63)

Antenna

10

1

A Open the back lid by lifting up the tabs

located on both sides.

B Install a recording paper roll in the main

unit.
¡Make sure that the shiny side of the

paper is facing down and there is no
slack, tape, or glue residue on the paper
roll.

Note:

¡Only use the included roll of paper or specified recording paper, or else the print quality may be affected

and/or excessive thermal head wear may occur.

¡The beginning of some recording paper rolls are secured with glue or tape.

Cut approximately 150 mm (6 inches) from the new roll of paper prior to installation.

¡To order recording paper, see page 67.

A

B

2

Insert the leading edge of the recording paper
between the recording paper roller and the
silver plate.

3

Close the back lid by gently pressing down
on both ends.

correct

incorrect

Recording paper roller

Silver plate

Tab

Installing your unit

Installing the recording paper

Paper stacker

Install the paper stacker.

Installing the paper stacker

11

Installation and

Connection

Installing the battery in the handset

1

Install the battery as shown observing the
proper polarity.

2

Install the battery cover.

Installing the spare battery cover on the main unit

Close the spare battery cover.

Spare battery cover

Battery

Battery cover

12

Note:

¡For additional equipment protection, we recommend the use of a surge protector. The following types are

available; TELESPIKE BLOK MODEL TSB (TRIPPE MFG. CO.), SPIKE BLOK MODEL SK6-0 (TRIPPE
MFG. CO.), SUPER MAX (PANAMAX) or MP1 (ITW LINX).

¡You can connect an extension phone or a telephone answering machine to the unit after removing the tab on

the external telephone jack (EXT). See page 46.

¡When you operate this product, the power outlet should be near the product and easily accessible.

Connections

Power outlet
(120 V, 60 Hz)

Single telephone line
(RJ11C)

Power cord

Connect to
“LINE”.

Helpful hint:

¡If assistance is needed, press (HELP). The unit will print a quick reference.

Power surge
protector

Line surge
protector

(

)

( )

(HELP)

Telephone line cord

Dialing mode switch:

Set to TONE.
¡If you cannot dial,

set to PULSE.

TONE

DIALING MODE

PULSE

13

Installation and

Connection

Battery charge

Place the handset on the main unit for about 15 hours.

¡The CHARGE indicator lights.

Recharge

When the TALK/BATT LOW indicator flashes
slowly or the unit beeps intermittently, recharge the
battery.

If you do not want to wait until the battery is
fully recharged, we recommend you purchase
an optional spare battery (page 61).

Standard battery life

If your Panasonic battery is fully charged;

¡Battery life may vary depending on usage conditions and ambient temperature.
¡Clean the handset and the main unit charge contacts with a dry soft cloth once a month, or the battery

may not charge properly (see page 63).

¡Once the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the main unit until the TALK/BATT

LOW indicator flashes slowly.

¡The battery cannot be overcharged.

While in use (TALK)

While not in use (Stand-By)

Up to about 4.5 hours

Up to about 14 days

TALK/BATT LOW
indicator

CHARGE indicator

Handset

23
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789

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1

Setting your logo

Usually the logo is a company, division or personal name in an abbreviated form.

1

Press (MENU).

2

Press K, then @B.

3

Press (START/COPY/SET).

4

Enter your logo up to 30 characters.
¡Refer to the instructions on page 15.

5

Press (START/COPY/SET).

6

Press (MENU).

LOGO=

YOUR LOGO

SYSTEM SET UP

(START/COPY/SET)

(MENU)

Dial keypad

14

23
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789

0

1

Setting the date, time, logo and facsimile
telephone number

Before using your unit, program the correct date and time, your logo and your facsimile telephone
number.

This information will be printed on the top of each page transmitted from your unit.
To change the print position, see page 40.

Setting the date and time

1

Press (MENU).

2

Press K, then @A.

3

Press (START/COPY/SET).

4

Enter the correct month/day/year/hour/minute
by selecting each 2 digits.
Then press J for AM or K for PM.
Example: Aug. 10 1996, 3:00PM

Press @H A@ IF @C

@@, then press K for PM.

5

Press (START/COPY/SET).

6

Press (MENU).

SET DATE & TIME

SYSTEM SET UP

(MENU)

(STOP)

(START/COPY/SET)

Dial keypad

Note:

¡If you make a mistake while programming,

press (STOP) then make corrections.

¡The accuracy of the clock will be

approximately L60 seconds a month.

15

Initial Preparation

Number of times

Keys

How to enter characters and symbols

The dial keypad and the direct call stations can be used as character input keys and command keys. Pressing
0–9 and direct call station 1 will alternately select a character as shown below.

INSERT key (Used to insert one character or one space.)
SPACE key (Used to replace one character with a space.)
DELETE key (Used to delete one character.)

¤ key (Used to move the cursor to the right.)
⁄ key (Used to move the cursor to the left.)

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For example, when entering “Mike” as your logo:

To correct a mistake while
programming

Use K and J to move the cursor to the incorrect
character, then make the correction.
or
Press (STOP) to delete the character to the left of
the cursor.

To see the layout of the direct call
station keys

Remove the directory card cover with a pencil or
similar object and turn the directory card over.

Note:

¡If you use the same number key continuously to enter the next character, press K to move the cursor.

3

Press E five times.

4

Press C five times.

LOGO=Mike

LOGO=Mik

1

Press F.

2

Press D six times.

LOGO=Mi

LOGO=M

1

2

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0

1
6

2
7

4
9

5
10

16

2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

0

1

Setting your facsimile telephone number

1

Press (MENU).

2

Press K, then @ C.

3

Press (START/COPY/SET).

4

Enter your facsimile telephone number up to
20 digits.
¡The K button inserts a space and the J

button a “+”.

¡If you make a mistake, press (STOP) to

delete the wrong number to the left of the
cursor.

5

Press (START/COPY/SET).

6

Press (MENU).

NO.=

YOUR TEL NO.

SYSTEM SET UP

(MENU)

(START/COPY/SET)

Dial keypad

(STOP)

17

Initial Preparation

Adjusting volumes

Main unit

»»

Ringer volume

»»

3 levels (high/low/off) are available.
Press (VOLUME) (Z/Y) while the unit is idle.

»»

To turn the ringer off:

1. Press (VOLUME) (Z) repeatedly.
¡The following message will be shown.

»»

2. Press (START/COPY/SET).

»»

While the ringer volume is set to off:

The display will show the following message and the
unit will not ring when receiving a call.

»»

Speaker volume

»»

8 levels (high to low) are available.
Press (VOLUME) (Z/Y) while using the
speakerphone.

Handset

»»

Ringer volume

»»

3 levels (high/low/off) are available.
Be sure the TALK/BATT LOW indicator light is off.

To set to high or low:

Press (VOLUME/RINGER).

»»

To turn the ringer off:

While pressing (VOLUME/RINGER), press @ until
2 beeps sound.

»»

To turn the ringer on:

Press (VOLUME/RINGER).

¡The ringer sounds at the high level.

»»

Handset volume

»»

2 levels (high/normal) are available.
Press (VOLUME/RINGER) while talking.

»»

Selecting the ringer tone (2 types)

»»

When the TALK/BATT LOW indicator light is off,
press (VOLUME/RINGER), then press J within
5 seconds. The selected ringer tone sounds.

RINGER OFF

RINGER OFF=OK?

(VOLUME)

(START/COPY/SET)

(VOLUME/RINGER)

J

@

TALK/BATT LOW
indicator

18

AUTO RECEIVE

FAX

Selecting the receive mode

This unit has two types of receive modes; AUTO RECEIVE and MANUAL RECEIVE.
—When you are unable to answer, set the AUTO RECEIVE mode.
—When you are available, set the MANUAL RECEIVE mode.

Press (AUTO\RECEIVE) to switch to the desired mode.

» AUTO RECEIVE mode

The FAX indicator light goes on.

» MANUAL RECEIVE mode

The FAX indicator light goes off.

AUTO RECEIVE

FAX

AUTO RECEIVE

FAX

EXT.TAM mode:

Select this mode when you connect a telephone
answering machine to the external telephone
(EXT) jack and leave the home or office (see
page 46).

Display:

¡If your external telephone does not have an

answering/recording feature, do not select this
mode. We recommend that you select the
TEL mode.

EXT.TAM MODE

¡You can select the TEL/FAX mode instead of the

TEL mode as a MANUAL RECEIVE mode
(page 19).

FAX mode: (pre-selected setting)
Select this mode when you use the unit solely
as a fax machine (see page 25).

Display:

FAX MODE

TEL/FAX mode:

Select this mode 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 (see pages 26, 27 and 28).

Display:

TEL/FAX MODE

Note:

¡Regardless of the mode you select, you can always place calls and send faxes.

TEL mode: (pre-selected setting)
Select this mode when you wish to answer all
calls manually.

Display:

¡When no one answers an incoming call by 15

rings, the unit will temporarily activate the fax
function to receive documents.

TEL MODE

¡You can select the EXT.TAM mode instead of the

FAX mode as an AUTO RECEIVE mode (page 19).

19

Initial Preparation

2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

0

1

2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

0

1

Changing the setting of the AUTO RECEIVE mode

You can select either FAX mode (pre-selected setting) or EXT.TAM mode in the AUTO RECEIVE mode.
If you want to change the setting, follow the steps below.

1

Press (MENU).

2

Press K, then @ E.

3

Press (START/COPY/SET).

4

Press (‹) or (›) to select the desired
setting.

5

Press (START/COPY/SET).

6

Press (MENU)

MODE=FAX [LM]

AUTO RECEIVE

SYSTEM SET UP

Dial keypad

(‹) (›) (START/COPY/SET)

(MENU)

Changing the setting of the MANUAL RECEIVE mode

You can select either TEL mode (pre-selected setting) or TEL/FAX mode in the MANUAL RECEIVE mode.
If you want to change the setting, follow the steps below.

1

Press (MENU).

2

Press K, then @ H.

3

Press (START/COPY/SET).

4

Press (‹) or (›) to select the desired
setting.

5

Press (START/COPY/SET).

6

Press (MENU)

MODE=TEL [LM]

MANUAL RECEIVE

SYSTEM SET UP

Dial keypad

(‹) (›)

(START/COPY/SET)

(MENU)

20

Making/answering voice calls

Making calls with the handset

1

Press (TALK).
¡The TALK/BATT LOW indicator lights.

2

Dial a phone number.
¡If you misdial, hang up and dial again.

3

To hang up, press (TALK) or place the
handset on the main unit.

¡The indicator light goes out.

To redial the last number

Press (TALK), then press (REDIAL/PAUSE).

Note:

¡If an alarm tone sounds in step 1, move towards

the main unit or place the handset on the main
unit. Then try again.

Answering calls with the handset

If noise interferes with the
conversation

Press (CH) to select a clear channel or move
closer to the main unit.

Lighted keypad

The dialing buttons will light while dialing and flash
when a call is received.
The lights will go out about 10 seconds after
dialing or answering the call.

1

If the handset is off the main unit, press
(TALK).
¡You can also answer a call by pressing any

dialing button 0 to 9, *, or # (—Any key

talk).

OR

If on the main unit, just lift it.

2

To hang up, press (TALK) or place the
handset on the main unit.

(TALK)

(REDIAL/PAUSE)

(CH)

TALK/BATT LOW
indicator

(TALK)

OR

Dial keypad

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Basic Operations

Making calls with the main unit

1

When the unit rings, press (SP-PHONE).

2

Speak into the microphone.

3

To hang up, press (SP-PHONE).

(VOLUME)

(MUTE)

(SP-PHONE)

1

Press (SP-PHONE).
¡The SP-PHONE indicator lights.

2

Dial a phone number.
¡If you misdial, hang up and dial again.

3

When the other party answers, speak into the
microphone.

4

To hang up, press (SP-PHONE).
¡The indicator light goes out.

To redial the last number

Press (SP-PHONE), then press (REDIAL/PAUSE).
¡If the line is busy, the unit will automatically redial

the number up to 14 times.

Dial keypad

(SP-PHONE)

and indicator

Microphone

(MUTE)

(VOLUME)

Voice muting

Using this feature, the other party cannot hear you
but you can hear them.

1. Press (MUTE) during a telephone conversation.

2. To resume the conversation, press (MUTE)
again.

Hints for speakerphone operation

¡Use the speakerphone in a quiet room.
¡If the other party has difficulty hearing you, adjust

the volume using (VOLUME).

¡If you and the other party speak at the same

time, parts of your conversation will be lost.

¡While using the speakerphone, if the handset is

on the main unit, you may switch to the handset
by lifting it up.

<MUTE>

Answering calls with the main unit

(REDIAL/PAUSE)

Microphone

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1

Open the document feeder tray.

2

Insert the documents FACE DOWN until a beep
tone is heard.
¡The unit can accept up to 15 sheets of paper at a

time.

3

Adjust the document guides to the width of the
document.

4

Press (RESOLUTION) repeatedly to the desired
setting.

For printed or
typewritten originals
with normal-sized
characters.

For originals with small
printing.

For originals with
minute printing.

For originals containing
photographs, shaded
drawings, etc.

Transmitting documents

Documents you can send

Note:

¡Remove clips, staples or other similar fastening objects.
¡Check that ink, paste or correction fluid has dried.
¡Do not send the following types of documents. Use copies for fax transmission.

—Chemically treated paper such as carbon or carbonless duplicating paper
—Electrostatically charged paper
—Heavily curled, creased or torn paper
—Paper with a coated surface
—Paper with a faint image
—Paper with printing on the opposite side that can be seen through the front (e.g. newspaper)

Loading documents

128 mm

(5w)

128 mm

(5w)

600 mm

(23

5

⁄8w)

216 mm

(81⁄2w)

Paper width

216 mm (81⁄2w)

208 mm (83⁄16w)

Scanned

area

4 mm

Minimum size Maximum size Effective scanning area Document weight

Single sheet:

45 to 90 g/m2(12 to 24 lb.)

Multiple sheets:

60 to 75 g/m2(16 to 20 lb.)

Note:

¡Using the fine, super fine or half tone setting

will increase transmission time.

¡If the resolution setting is changed during

feeding, it will be effective from the next
sheet.

¡The super fine resolution only works with

other compatible machines.

Document
guides

FACE DOWN

(RESOLUTION)

Document feeder tray

STANDARD

FINE

SUPER FINE

HALF TONE