Panasonic KX-FC241AL User Manual

Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save for future reference.This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this featu

Table of Contents81. Table of Contents1. IntroductionAccessories1.1 Included accessories...101.2 Accessory information ...

12. Help9812.3.7 Answering machine12.3.8 If a power failure occursL The unit will not function.L The unit is not designed for making emergency telepho

12. Help99Note for Australian users:L Panasonic Australia operates a toll free Customer Care Centre. Please call 132600 for assistance or visit the we

12. Help100Jams12.4 Recording paper jams12.4.1 When the recording paper has jammed in the unitThe base unit display will show the following.PAPER JAMM

12. Help1017 Turn the blue gear (1) in the direction of the arrow until the ink film is tight (2).CorrectL The ink film is wrapped around the blue cor

12. Help10212.4.2 When the recording paper was not fed into the unit properlyThe base unit display will show the following.CHECK PAPER1 Remove the rec

12. Help103Cleaning12.6 Recording paper feeder cleaningClean the recording paper feeder when the recording paper frequently misfeeds.Important:L Remov

12. Help10412.7 Document feeder / scanner glass cleaningClean the document feeder/scanner glass when:– Documents frequently misfeed.– Smudges or black

12. Help10512.8 Thermal head cleaningIf smudges or black/white lines appear on a copied/received document, check whether there is dust on the thermal

13. General Information10613 General InformationPrinted Reports13.1 Reference lists and reports (Base unit only)You can print out the following lists

13. General Information107Specifications13.2 Specifications13.2.1 Base unit Applicable lines:Public Switched Telephone Network Document size:Max. 21

Table of Contents9Cordless Handset9.5 Cordless handset programming ...739.6 Cordless handset programming using the base unit PIN...

13. General Information108– Paper that will melt, vaporize, discolour, scorch or emit dangerous fumes near 200 °C, such as vellum paper. These materia

14. Index10914 . Index14.1 Index# #01 Date and time: 27#02 Your logo: 28#03 Your fax number: 29#04 Sending report: 44, 66#06 FAX ring setting: 66#06

14. Index110Language: 75Standby mode: 75Talk mode: 75Distinctive Ring: 54Document size: 44E ECM selection: 69Emergency call: 79Error messages: 90Exte

14. Index111Sending report: 44, 66Soft keys: 15StoringBroadcast: 45Hot key: 35Phonebook: 34, 36T Transferring calls: 83V Voice time/day stamp: 58Vol

PFQX2096ZA CM1004YH0Sales Department:Panasonic Australia Pty. LimitedAustlink Corporate Park, 1 Garigal Road, Belrose, NSW 2085,AustraliaPanasonic

1. Introduction101 Introd uction1.1 Included accessories*1 For replacement film, see page 11.Note:L If any items are missing or damaged, contact the p

1. Introduction111.2 Accessory information1.2.1 Available accessories*1 We recommend that you buy a full-size replacement film for continuous use of y

1. Introduction12Finding t he Controls1.3 Button descriptions of the base unitL Keep the front cover page open for button locations.A {CALLER ID}L To

1. Introduction131.4 Button descriptions of the cordless handsetL Keep the front cover page open for button locations.A Left soft keyL To select the i

1. Introduction141.5 Display descriptions of the cordless handsetDisplay iconsVarious icons appear on the cordless handset display to indicate the cur

1. Introduction15Soft keysThe cordless handset features two soft keys and a joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by pressing the centre of the joystic

1. Introduction161.6 Overview1.6.1 Base unit1.6.2 Cordless handset1 Speaker2 Document guides3 Paper tray4 Recording paper support5 Recording paper ent

2. Installation172 InstallationBase Unit2.1 Ink film installation / replacementImportant:L Remove all blue shipping tape from the unit before installa

iLocation of ControlsHow to use the operating instructionsWhen following operating instructions, always keep the front cover page (next page) open fo

2. Installation18CorrectL The ink film is wrapped around the blue core (3) at least once.IncorrectL The ink film is not wrapped around the blue core (

2. Installation192.1.2 Replacing the ink filmTo ensure that the unit operates properly, we recommend the use of Panasonic replacement film. See page 1

2. Installation202.4 Recording paperThe unit can hold up to 30 sheets of 80 g/m2 paper.Please refer to page 107 for information on recording paper.1 P

2. Installation21Cordless Handset2.5 Battery installation / replacement2.5.1 Installing the batteries1 Insert the batteries negative (−) terminal firs

3. Preparation223 Preparat ionConnections and Set u p3.1 ConnectionsImportant:L The unit will not function when there is a power failure. To make cal

3. Preparation233.2 Battery chargePlace the cordless handset on the charger for about 7 hours before initial use.The charge indicator (1) turns red wh

3. Preparation243.3 Turning the cordless handset power ON/OFF3.3.1 Power ONPress {ih} for about 1 second.L The display will change to the standby mode

3. Preparation25Volu me3.5 Adjusting cordless handset volumeRinger volume7 levels (high to off) are available.1. Press $ (centre of joystick).2. Use t

3. Preparation26Initial Programming3.7 Date and timeThe date and time can be set using either the cordless handset or the base unit.L The other party’

3. Preparation273.7.2 With the base unit1 Press {MENU}.SYSTEM SETUPPRESS NAVI.[()]2 Press {<} or {>} repeatedly to display the following.SET DAT

iiLocation of ControlsPlease keep this page open when following operating instructions.For a description of each button, see page 12, 13.Base unitCord

3. Preparation283.8 Your logoYour 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 compa

3. Preparation291. Press {2} 3 times.LOGO=|B2. Press {4} 3 times.LOGO=B|I3. Press {*}.LOGO=B|i4. Press {5} 3 times.LOGO=Bi|lTo correct a mistake1. Pre

3. Preparation303. Enter the correct number.FC243AL-PFQX2096ZA-en.book Page 30 Thursday, September 30, 2004 3:37 PM

4. Telephone314 TelephoneMaking and Answ ering Calls4.1 Making phone calls4.1.1 With the cordless handset1 Lift the cordless handset and press {C} or

4. Telephone32To turn key lock ON, press $ (centre of joystick) for about 2 seconds.L " will be displayed.To turn key lock OFF, press " for

4. Telephone334.2 Answering phone calls4.2.1 With the cordless handset1 Lift the cordless handset and press {C} or {s}.L You can also answer a call by

4. Telephone34Automatic Dialling4.4 Cordless handset phonebookThe cordless handset phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually.

4. Telephone354. Press the right soft key repeatedly to select the character entry mode that contains the character you are searching for (:, ! or %).

4. Telephone36Erasing a hot key1. Press and hold the desired hot key ({1} to {9}) to display the telephone number.2. Press * (centre of joystick).3. P

4. Telephone374.5.2 Making a phone call using the phonebookBefore using this feature, store the desired names and telephone numbers in the base unit p

2Dear purchaser,Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic fax machine.You have acquired a product made in compliance with the Digital Enhanced Cordless Tel

4. Telephone38Caller ID4.6 Caller ID serviceThis unit is compatible with Caller ID service offered by your local telephone company. To use this featur

4. Telephone394.7 Viewing and calling back using caller informationYou can easily view caller information and call back.Important:L Calling back will

4. Telephone40Display while viewingL When the unit could not receive a name, the display will show “NO NAME RCVD”.L When no calls have been received,

4. Telephone416 Press {ih}.4.9.2 With the base unitErasing all caller information1. Press {MENU} repeatedly to display “CALLER SETUP”.2. Press {SET}.L

4. Telephone425 Press {SET}.6 Press {SET}.Note:L You can confirm the stored items in the base unit phonebook by printing the telephone number list (pa

5. Fax435FaxSendi ng Faxes5.1 Sending a fax manually1 Adjust the width of the document guides (1) to fit the actual size of the document.2 Insert the

5. Fax44To stop transmissionPress {STOP}.Printing a sending reportA sending report provides you with a printed record of transmission results. To prin

5. Fax455.3 Sending a fax using the base unit phonebookBefore using this feature, store the desired names and telephone numbers into the base unit pho

5. Fax465.4.3 Erasing a stored item from the broadcast memory1 Press {>}.2 Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display “<BROADCAST>”.3 Press {MENU

5. Fax47Receiving Faxes5.5 Selecting the way to use your fax machineDepending on your situation, select the way you prefer to use your fax machine.– U

3For Australian usersWarning:●Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergencyuse.●This equipment wil

5. Fax485.5.2 Use only as a fax (FAX ONLY mode)Your situationYou have a separate telephone line just for faxes.SetupSet the fax machine to FAX ONLY mo

5. Fax495.6 Receiving a fax manually – Auto answer OFF5.6.1 Activating TEL modeSet the fax machine to TEL mode by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to

5. Fax50press {*}{#}{9} (default fax activation code) firmly.L The fax machine will start fax reception.3. Replace the handset.Note:L To receive fax d

5. Fax51Note:L The maximum recording time for incoming message can be changed (page 61, or feature #10 on page 66).L While an incoming call is being r

5. Fax525.7.2 Activating FAX ONLY mode1 Make sure feature #77 is set to “FAX ONLY” beforehand (page 70).2 Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display th

5. Fax535.9 Junk fax prohibitor (preventing fax reception from undesired callers)If you subscribe to Caller ID service, this feature prevents fax rece

6. Distinctive Ring546 Distinctive RingDistinctive Ring6.1 Using with the ring detection featureThis feature is only for use if you subscribe to a Dis

7. Copy557 CopyCopying7.1 Making a copy1 Adjust the width of the document guides (1) to fit the actual size of the document.2 Insert the document (up

7. Copy56A4 = 210 mm × 297 mmLegal = 216 mm × 356 mmLetter = 216 mm × 279 mmNote:L If the appropriate reduction rate is not selected, the document may

8. Answering Machine578 Answering Mach ineGreet ing8.1 Recording your greeting messageYou can record your own greeting message for TAM/FAX mode, for a

4Instructions to customer Important informationInstallationAttached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permi

8. Answering Machine58Incoming Messages8.2 Listening to recorded messagesWhen the unit has recorded new voice messages:– The {AUTO ANSWER} indicator

8. Answering Machine59To erase all messages1 Press {ERASE}.2 Press {ERASE}.L To cancel erasing, press {STOP}.Memo Message8.3 Leaving a message for oth

8. Answering Machine605. Select “Yes”, then press ,.6. Press {ih}.8.4.2 Listening to recorded messagesWhen you have new messages, the number of new me

8. Answering Machine61If you have subscribed to a Caller ID serviceDuring playback, the display shows the number and/or name of the caller whose messa

8. Answering Machine62Note:L You can also program this feature with the base unit (feature #67 on page 69).FC243AL-PFQX2096ZA-en.book Page 62 Thursd

8. Answering Machine638.5 Operating from a remote locationYou can call your unit from a remote location and access the answering machine.Important:L A

8. Answering Machine648.5.2 Remote operations following voice menuDuring remote operation, the unit will provide voice prompts in the following order.

9. Programmable Features659 Progra mmable FeaturesBase Unit9.1 Base unit programming9.1.1 Programming basic features1 Press {MENU}.2 Select the featur

9. Programmable Features669.2 Basic featuresCode #01: Setting the date and timeSET DATE & TIMEPRESS SETSee page 27 for details.Code #02: Setting y

9. Programmable Features67Code #17: Setting the ringer type for outside callsEXT RINGER TYPE=RINGER 1 [±]To set the base unit ringer type from one of

Important Instructions5Important InstructionsSafety InstructionsImportant safety instructionsWhen using this unit, basic safety precautions should al

9. Programmable Features688. Press {SET}.9. Enter the transmission start time.L If you select 12-hour time entry when you set the date and time (page

9. Programmable Features69Code #41: Changing the fax activation codeFAX ACTIVATION=ON [±]If you wish to use the cordless handset (page 49) or an exten

9. Programmable Features70use these tones to confirm the status of the other party’s machine.“ON” (default): You will hear connecting tones.“OFF”: Dea

9. Programmable Features71– {5}: “5”– {6}: “6”– {7}: “7”{#}{1}{0} Message recording time– {1}: “1 MINUTE”– {2}: “GREETING ONLY”– {3}: “NO LIMIT” (defa

9. Programmable Features72{#}{8}{0} Set default– {1}: “YES”– {2}: “NO” (default)L If you select “YES”, press {SET} 2 times, then press {MENU} to exit

9. Programmable Features73Cordless Handset9.5 Cordless handset programmingFor your reference, a chart of all items which can be customised for the cor

9. Programmable Features749.5.1 Programmable functionsHelpful hints:L To exit programming, press {ih} at any time.9.5.2 Memo alarmSetting memo alarmAn

9. Programmable Features759.5.4 Tone optionsSetting key toneYou can select whether or not key tones are heard when keys are pressed. Includes confirma

9. Programmable Features768. Press {ih}.9.5.6 Call optionsSetting call barThis feature prohibits making outside calls with the cordless handset. When

9. Programmable Features774. Select “Auto Talk”, then press ,.5. Select “On” or “Off” (default), then press ,.6. Press {ih}.Setting the battery type“N

Important Instructions6CAUTION:InstallationL Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.L Never install telephone jacks in wet locations

9. Programmable Features789.6 Cordless handset programming using the base unit PINFor your reference, a chart of all items which can be customised for

9. Programmable Features799.6.1 Call OptionsSetting dialling mode (tone/pulse)For Australian users only“Tone” (default): Select when you have a touch

9. Programmable Features808. Select a memory location, then press ,.L Previously stored telephone numbers are displayed.9. Enter the telephone number

10. Multi-unit Operation8110 Mult i-unit OperationAdditional Units10.1 Operating additional units10.1.1 Additional cordless handsetsUp to 6 cordless

10. Multi-unit Operation8210.2.3 Cancelling a base unitA cordless handset can cancel a base unit that it is registered to. This allows the cordless ha

10. Multi-unit Operation83When finished talking, press {DIGITAL SP-PHONE}, {LOCATOR/INTERCOM} or replace the handset.Cordless handset 1:When finished

10. Multi-unit Operation84Press {INT}, {C} or {s} to answer the page.3. Base unit:To complete the call transfer, press {DIGITAL SP-PHONE} or replace t

10. Multi-unit Operation8510.6 Walkie-TalkieThis feature allows cordless handsets to communicate with each other directly when they are in range of th

11. Useful Information8611 Useful Informat ionUseful Information11.1 Using the belt clipYou can hang the cordless handset on your belt or pocket using

11. Useful Information8711.3 Wall mounting the charger1 Connect the AC adaptor.2 Drive the screws (1) into the wall using the wall template as a guide

Important Instructions7EnvironmentL Keep the unit away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.L The unit shoul

11. Useful Information8811.4 Available character entries for the cordless handsetThe cordless handset dial keys are used to enter characters and numbe

11. Useful Information89x Extended 1 character tableL The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase:y Extended 2 character tableL The follow

12. Help9012 HelpError Mess ages12.1 Error messages – ReportsIf a problem occurs during fax transmission or reception, one of the following messages w

12. Help91—————————————————————CHECK PAPERL Recording paper is not installed or the unit has run out of paper. Install paper and press {START} to clea

12. Help92L The unit is checking that there is no slack or crease on the ink film. Wait for a moment while the check is completed.————————————————————

12. Help93Troubleshooting12.3 When a function does not work, check hereIf you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section

12. Help9412.3.3 Cordless handsetThe ink film runs out quickly.L The help printing function, copy function, and reports also use ink film.L Even if th

12. Help95Static, sound cuts in/out, fades. Interference from other electrical units.L Move the cordless handset and the base unit away from other ele

12. Help9612.3.4 Fax – sending12.3.5 Fax – receivingProblem Cause & SolutionI cannot send documents. L The other party’s fax machine is busy or ha

12. Help9712.3.6 CopyingThe printing quality is poor.Please do not reuse the ink film!Please use genuine Panasonic replacement film. Refer to page 11