Panasonic KX-FP151 User Manual

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

This model is designed to be used only in the U.S.A.

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– E-MAIL TO

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for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico

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for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico

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Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-FP151

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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.

Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 2001

Things you should keep a record of

For your future reference

Date of purchase Serial number

(found on the rear of the unit)

Dealer’s name and address

Dealer’s telephone number

Caution:

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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 unit, complete all the instructions on pages 15 to 18.

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Note that the images of copied or received documents will remain on the used ink film. Use discretion when disposing of the used ink film.

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Do not rub or use an eraser on the printed side of recording paper, as the print may smear.

Energy Star

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

Trademarks

Hammermill is a registered trademark of INTERNATIONAL PAPER in the United States and/or other countries.

All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Important safety instructions!

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 power 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 bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or the like.

5. Place the 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 unit is equipped with a 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 service center 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 service center when the following conditions occur: A. When the power supply cord or plug is

damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the unit. C.If the unit has been exposed to rain or

water.

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 service center.

E. If the unit has been dropped or physically

damaged.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION:

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Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

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Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

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Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

WARNING:

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

OTHER INFORMATION:

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Keep the unit away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.

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The unit should be kept free from dust, high temperature and vibration.

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The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

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Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.

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Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

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Initial Preparation

Accessories Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Help Button Help function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Finding the Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Controls Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setup Ink film – installing / replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Recording paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. . . . . . . . . 15

Volumes Adjusting volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Telephone

NAVIGATOR Storing names and telephone numbers in the directory . . . . . . . . . . 20

Directory Editing and erasing a stored station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Making a phone call using the directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Caller ID Caller ID service from your phone company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Viewing and calling back using caller information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Confirming caller information using the Caller ID list . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Storing caller information in the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Voice Contact Talking to the other party after fax transmission or reception . . . . . . 27

Fax

Sending Faxes Sending a fax manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Sending a fax using the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Documents you can send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Reports for confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

One time broadcast transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Broadcast transmission to pre-programmed parties. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Receiving Setting the unit to receive faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Faxes TEL mode (answering all calls manually) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

FAX ONLY mode (all calls are received as faxes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

TEL/FAX mode (receiving phone calls with ring signals and faxes

without ring signals when you are near the unit). . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the unit with an answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using the unit with an answering machine and computer. . . . . . . . . 43

Extension telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Pager call - when the unit receives a fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Copy

Copying Making a copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Convenient way to make a copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Features Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Summary Basic features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

Help

Error Messages

Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Operations When a function does not work, check here before

requesting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

If a power failure occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Jams Recording paper jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Document jams – sending. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Cleaning Document feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Thermal head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

General Information

Printed Reports Reference lists and reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

FCC List of FCC requirements and information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Information

Limited PANASONIC Facsimile Products Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Warranty

Servicenter Servicenter directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Accessories

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Included accessories!

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If any item is missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.

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The part numbers listed above are subject to change without notice.

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Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit.

Power cord..............1

Telephone line cord

...1 Handset ...................1 Handset cord...........1

Part No. PFJA1030Z Part No. PQJA10075Z Part No. PFJXE0805Z Part No. PFJA1029Z

Operating instructions

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Help Button

For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

Help function!

Press .

Display:

Press or until the desired item is displayed.

1. How to set the date, time, your logo and fax number.

2. How to program the features.

3. How to store names in the directory and

how to dial them.

4. Help with problems sending/receiving faxes.

5. How to use the copier function.

6. Frequently asked questions and answers.

7. Explanation of error messages shown on

the display.

8. List of available reports.

9. How to use the Caller ID service.

Press .

PRINTING

SET

CALLER ID

PRESS SET

REPORTS

PRESS SET

ERRORS

PRESS SET

Q and A

PRESS SET

COPIER

PRESS SET

FAX SND/RCV

PRESS SET

Setup

For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

Ink film – installing / replacing!

Open the front cover by pulling up the center part.

Center part

Front cover

Push the back cover open button (green) on the right side of the unit. OR Push the back cover open lever (green) inside of the unit.

Back cover open button (green)

Back cover open lever (green)

Open the back cover.

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If you install the included ink film, skip to step 6.

Back cover

Install the included ink film or replace the used ink film with new one. The following ink films are available for replacement. Each roll prints about 150 letter-size pages. See page 6 for accessory information.

Model No. KX-FA53: Replacement film (1 roll) Model No. KX-FA55: Replacement film (2 rolls)

For replacement only

Pull out the blue gear and remove the used ink film. Remove the used core.

Setup

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Setup

For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

Setup

For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

Recording paper!

Note for recording paper:

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Avoid using paper with a cotton and/or fiber content that is over 20%, such as letterhead paper or paper used for resumes.

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Do not use different types or thicknesses of paper at the same time. This may cause a paper jam.

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Avoid extremely smooth or shiny paper that is highly textured.

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Avoid paper that is coated, damaged or wrinkled.

Note:

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Avoid double-sided printing.

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Do not use paper printed from this unit for double-sided printing with other copiers or printers, or the paper may jam.

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Some paper only accepts print on one side. Try using the other side of paper if you are not happy with the print quality.

Fan the stack of paper to prevent a paper jam.

Pull the tension bar forward and hold open while inserting the paper.

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The paper should not be over the tab.

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If the paper is not inserted correctly, readjust the paper, or the paper may jam.

Tab

Recording paper entrance

Printing side is back.

Tension bar

Stack of paper

Correct

Incorrect

Adding paper

1. Pull the tension bar forward and hold open while

removing all of the installed paper.

2. Add paper to the removed paper and straighten.

3. Fan the stack of paper.

4. Pull the tension bar forward and hold open while

inserting the paper.

Tension bar

Letter or legal size recording paper can be loaded. The unit can hold up to 50 sheets of 60 g/m2to 75 g/m2(16 lb. to 20 lb.) paper or 30 sheets of 90 g/m2(24 lb.) paper. If you use legal size paper, please install a legal paper tray, Model No. KX-FA50 (p. 12).

For best results, only use inkjet paper such as Hammermill Jet Print. If you use other types of paper, the print quality may be affected.

Setup

For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

Connections!

To a single telephone line jack (RJ11C)

To a power outlet (120 V, 60 Hz)

Telephone line cord

Power cord

Power surge protector

( )

Line surge protector

( )

Connect to “LINE”.

Handset cord

Connect the handset cord.

Connect the telephone line cord.

Connect the power cord.

Note:

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For additional equipment protection, we recommend you use 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). The warranty does not cover damage due to power line surges or lightning.

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If you want to connect an answering machine to the unit, see page 42.

Caution:

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

Press .

Display:

Press or until the following is displayed.

Press .

Cursor

Example:

Enter the correct month/day/year by selecting 2 digits for each, using the dial keypad. Example: Aug. 10, 2001

Press .

Enter the correct hour/minute by selecting 2 digits for each, using the dial keypad. Press to select “AM” or “PM”.

Example: 3:15PM

1. Press .

2. Press until “PM” is displayed.

M:08/D:10/Y:01 TIME: 03:15PM

M:08/D:10/Y:01 TIME: 03:15AM

1 50 3

M:08/D:10/Y:01 TIME: 12:00AM

00 1 18 0

M:01/D:01/Y:01 TIME: 12:00AM

SET

SET DATE & TIME

PRESS SET

SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[I H]

Setup

For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

Date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number!

You should program the date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone number. This

information will be printed on each page transmitted from your unit.

Fax Correspondence

Your logo

Your facsimile telephone number

Date and time

FROM : Panasonic Fax

Example:

FAX NO. : 1234567 Feb. 26 2001 09:02AM P1

Setting the date and time

SET

Display

STOP

To correct a mistake

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Press or to move the cursor to the incorrect number, and make the correction.

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If you press while programming, the display will return to the previous one.

STOP

Note:

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You can enter the number by pressing or in steps 4 and 5. In this case, press to move the cursor.

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The accuracy of the clock is approximately ±60 seconds a month.

Press .

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The next feature will be displayed.

Press .

YOUR LOGO

PRESS SET

SET

Press .

Display:

Press or until the following is displayed.

Press .

Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, using the dial keypad. See the next page for details.

Example: “Bill”

1. Press twice.

Cursor

2. Press six times.

3. Press six times.

4. Press to move the cursor to the next

space and press six times.

Press .

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The next feature will be displayed.

Press .

YOUR FAX NO.

PRESS SET

SET

LOGO=Bill

LOGO=Bil

LOGO=Bi

LOGO=B

LOGO=

AAAAAAAAA

SET

YOUR LOGO

PRESS SET

SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[IH]

Setup

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Setting your logo

Setup

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Keys Characters

1 [ ] { } + – / = , . _ ` : ; ? | A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3

G H I g h i 4

J K L j k l 5

M N O m n o 6

P Q R S p q r s 7 T U V t u v 8

W X Y Z w x y z 9

0 ( ) ! " # $ % & ¥ @ ^ ’ →

To select characters with the dial keypad

Pressing the dial keys will select a character as shown below.

To select characters using or

Instead of pressing the dial keys, you can select characters using or .

Press or

until the desired character is

displayed.

2. Press to move the cursor to the next space.

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The character displayed in step 1 is inserted.

3. Return to step 1 to enter the next character.

Display order of characters

Capital

alphabet

Lower case

alphabet

Number

Symbol

: Pressing

Hyphen button (To insert a hyphen.) Insert button (To insert one character or one space.) Delete button (To delete a character.)

key (To move the cursor to the left.)

key (To move the cursor to the right.)

To enter another character using the same number key, move the cursor to the next space.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

FLASH

STOP

MUTE

Setup

For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

Setting your facsimile telephone number

Press .

Display:

Press or until the following is displayed.

Press .

Enter your facsimile telephone number, up to 20 digits, using the dial keypad.

Example:

Press .

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The next feature will be displayed.

Press .

SENDING REPORT MODE=ERROR [±]

SET

NO.=1234567

NO.=

SET

YOUR FAX NO.

PRESS SET

SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[I H]

SET

Display

(Hyphen)

FLASH

(Delete)

STOP

Note:

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You can enter your facsimile telephone number by pressing or . If you use or , press

to move the cursor.

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The button replaces the digit with a “+” and the

button replaces it with a space. Example (using the dial keypad): +234 5678 Press .

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To enter a hyphen in a telephone number, press

(Hyphen).

FLASH

2 4 6 7 83 5

To correct a mistake

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Press or to move the cursor to the incorrect number, and make the correction.

To delete a number

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Move the cursor to the number you want to delete and press .

STOP

Volumes

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Adjusting volumes!

Ringer volume

NAVIGATOR Directory

Storing names and telephone numbers in the directory!

For rapid access to frequently dialed numbers, the unit provides the NAVIGATOR directory (40 stations).

For your convenience, the following station has been pre-programmed. HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329): If you cannot correct a problem after trying the help function (p. 7), call using this station (p. 22).

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If you do not need the above station, you can erase it (p. 21).

To correct a mistake

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Press or to move the cursor to the incorrect character/number, and make the correction.

To delete a character/number

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Move the cursor to the character/number you want to delete, and press .

STOP

Press two times.

Display:

Press to select “NAVI.”.

Enter the name, up to 10 characters (see page 17 for instructions).

Example:

Press .

Enter the telephone number, up to 30 digits, using the dial keypad.

Example:

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If you want to enter a hyphen, press

Press .

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To program other stations, repeat steps 3 to 6.

Press to exit the program.

NAME= STORE:PRESS SET

REGISTERED

SET

FLASH

NO.=5552233

NO.=

SET

NAME=Alice STORE:PRESS SET

NAME= STORE:PRESS SET

DIRECTORY SET NAVI.= BROAD=#

NAVIGA T OR Directory

SET

Display

STOP

Press .

Display:

Press or until the desired station is displayed.

Example:

Press .

Press to select “EDIT”.

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If you do not need to edit the name, skip to step 6.

Edit the name (see page 17 for instructions).

NAME=Mary STORE:PRESS SET

NAME=Mary EDIT= DELETE=#

NAVIGA T OR Directory

Making a phone call using the directory!

Note:

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When you want to search for symbols (not letters or

numbers), press in step 3.

Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the directory (p. 20).

To search for a name by initial

Example: “Lisa”

1. Press .

Display:

2. Press or until any name is displayed. Example:

3. Press repeatedly until any name with the initial

“L” is displayed (see the character table on page 17).

4. Press until “Lisa” is displayed.

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To stop the search, press .

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To make a call, press or lift the handset.

MONITOR

STOP

Lisa 2233445

Larry 12131415

Alan EDIT:PRESS MENU

Alan 7891011

DIRECTORY[+ -]

Press .

Display:

Press or until the desired station is displayed.

Example:

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If the desired name has not been stored, press and dial the number manually.

Press or lift the handset.

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The unit will start dialing automatically.

MONITOR

STOP

Lisa EDIT:PRESS MENU

Lisa 2233445

DIRECTORY[+ -]

STOP

Display

MONITOR

Caller ID

Caller ID service from your phone company!

This unit is compatible with the Caller ID service offered by your local telephone company. To use this feature, you must subscribe to the Caller ID service.

How Caller ID is displayed

Set the following ring count settings to 2 or more rings beforehand.

—FAX ring count (feature #06 on page 50) —TEL/FAX ring count (feature #78 on page 55)

Note:

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If the unit is connected to a PBX (Private Branch Exchange) system, you may not receive the caller

information. Consult your PBX supplier.

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If the unit cannot receive caller information, the unit will show the following.

The caller dialed from an area which does not provide Caller ID service.

The caller requested not to send caller information.

The caller made a long distance call.

LONG DISTANCE

PRIVATE CALLER

OUT OF AREA

The calling party’s name or telephone number will be displayed after the first ring. You then have the option of whether or not to answer the call depending on the caller.

Example:

The unit will automatically store the caller information (name, telephone number and the time of the call). You can view the caller information (p. 24) and print the caller ID list (p. 69).

Chris Horner 1-654-987-3210

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+ 53 hidden pages

Panasonic KX-FP151 User Manual

Table of Contents

Accessories

Help Button

Setup

Volumes

NAVIGATOR Directory

Caller ID