Panasonic KX-FC175AL User Manual

Please read these OperatingInstructions before using the unit and save for future reference.Compact Plain Paper Fax with 2.4GHz Cordless and Answering

10AccessoriesIncluded accessories!●If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.●Save the original carton and packing materia

11Help Button / Finding the Controls (Base Unit)Help function!1Press l.Display:2Press ( or ) until the desired item isdisplayed.1. How to send faxes w

12Finding the Controls (Base Unit)Location!HELPSTOPCOPYCBAFEDLKJONMVUTZYXWIHGSRQPREDIALRECALLPAUSE MUTESLOWQUICKMICINTERCOMLOCATOR /FAX/STARTSETRECORD

13Setup (Base Unit)Ink film – installing / replacing!1Open the front cover by pulling up the centrepart.Centre partFront cover2Push the back cover ope

14Setup (Base Unit)Note:●The ink film is completely safe to touch, and will notrub off on your hands like carbon paper.8Close the back cover securely

15Setup (Base Unit)Recording paper!1Fan the stack of paper to prevent a paperjam.2Pull the tension plate forward and hold openwhile inserting the pape

16Setup (Base Unit)Connections!Power cordTo the power outlet(220 V–240 V, 50/60 Hz)Telephone line cordTo the single telephone lineTelephone plug(Austr

17Setup (Base Unit)Date and time, your logo and facsimiletelephone number!You should program the date and time, your logo and facsimile telephone numb

1Press p.Display:2Press ( or ) until the following isdisplayed.3Press w.4Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, usingthe dial keypad. See the next page

STOPMUTE1234567890RECALL19Setup (Base Unit)Keys Characters1 [ ] { } + – / = , . _ ` : ; ? |A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3G H I g h i 4J K L j k l 5M N O

Attach your sales receipt here2Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile.Copyright:This manual is copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co.,

20Setup (Base Unit)Setting your facsimile telephone number1Press p.Display:2Press ( or ) until the following isdisplayed.3Press w.4Enter your facsimil

21Setup (Handset)Location)● To make/answer/end calls (p. 24, 25).● Dial 1: To repeat the recorded messages (p. 60).● Dial 2: To skip the recorded mess

22Setup (Handset)Battery lifeIf your Panasonic battery is fully charged;— the battery life will last up to 4.5 hours while inuse (in conversation) nea

23VolumeAdjusting handset volume!Handset receiver volume3 levels (high/middle/low) are available.While talking, press & or %.To turn the ringer of

24Making and Answering Calls1Handset is off the base unit:Press ë.Handset is on the base unit:Lift the handset and press ë.2Dial the telephone number.

25Making and Answering CallsPhone calls - answering)1Handset is off the base unit:Press ë when the handset rings.●You can also answer a call by pressi

26Making and Answering CallsPaging the handset from the base unitUsing this feature, you can locate the handset if it has been misplaced (Handset loca

27Making and Answering CallsTransferring a call)From the handset to the base unit1Handset:During an outside call, press â topage the base unit.●The ha

123456789028Navigator DirectoryUsing the handsetStoring names and telephone numbersinto the directory!For rapid access to frequently dialled numbers,

29Navigator DirectoryTo correct a mistake●Press ( or ) to move the cursor to theincorrect character/number, and make thecorrection.To delete a charact

3For Australian usersWarning:●This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails.●When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts beco

30Navigator Directory1Press ).●Confirm that there are no documents in thedocument entrance.Display:2Press + or - until the desired item isdisplayed.Ex

31Navigator Directory1Press ( or ).Display:2Press & or % until the desired item isdisplayed.Example:3Press Ñ.●To cancel erasing, press (.Clear?I=N

32Navigator DirectoryDIGITAL SP-PHONESTOPUsing the base unit1Press ).●Confirm that there are no documents in thedocument entrance.Display:2Press + or

Caller ID33Caller ID service from your phone company!This unit is compatible with the Caller ID service offered by your local telephonecompany. To use

Caller ID34Using the handset1Handset is off the base unit:Press & or %.Handset is on the base unit:Lift the handset and press & or %.Example:(

Caller ID35To display the caller’s telephone numberPress b after step 2.Example (for Australian users): =Example (for New Zealand users): =Note:●Telst

Caller ID36Erasing caller information!1Handset is off the base unit:Press & or %.Handset is on the base unit:Lift the handset and press & or %

Caller ID37Erasing all caller information using the base unitSTOPSETMENU1Press p repeatedly until the followingis displayed.Display:2Press w.3Press w.

Caller ID38MENUSETCALLER IDStoring caller information!Important:●This feature is not available in the following cases.— The telephone number includes

39Voice Contact1Press NO whiletransmitting or receiving documents.Example:●Your unit will call the other party with adistinctive ring.●When the other

4Instructions to customer InstallationAttached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment”which

To redial the last numberPress RS.●If the line is busy, the unit will automaticallyredial the number up to 2 times.●During redial, the following will

41Sending FaxesDocuments you can send!600 mm Minimum size 128 mm128 mmMaximum size216 mmPaper width208 mmEffective scanning area 4 mm 4 mm 2 mm 2 mmS

42Sending FaxesSending a fax using the directory!1Adjust the width of the document guides tothe size of the document.2Insert the document (up to 10 pa

43Sending FaxesBroadcast transmission!This feature is useful for sending the same document to selected parties (up to 20 items). First program the ite

44Sending FaxesErasing a stored item in the broadcast memory1Press ).●Confirm that there are no documents in thedocument entrance.Display:2Press + or

45Sending FaxesSending the same document to pre-programmed parties 1Insert the document FACE DOWN.●If necessary, press + or - repeatedly toselect the

46Receiving FaxesSetting the unit to receive faxes!How youwant the unitto receivecallsYou have toset this.This is howthe unit willoperate.You have a s

47Receiving FaxesOther optionYou plan to answerthe calls yourself.TEL mode (p. 48)Turn AUTO ANSWER off bypressing PQ.●The arrow (▼) is not shownon the

48Receiving Faxes1When the unit rings, pressNO or lift the handset andpress ë to answer the call.2When:— document reception is required,— a fax callin

49Receiving FaxesSETAUTO ANSWERFAX ONLY mode!(all calls are received as faxes)1Set feature #77 to “FAX ONLY” (p. 77).2If the arrow (▼) is not shown on

5Operating distance and noiseCalls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-fr

50Receiving FaxesTEL/FAX mode!(receiving phone calls with ring signals and faxeswithout ring signals when you are near the unit)Note:●The base unit wi

51Receiving FaxesWhen an extension telephone is connectedTEL/FAX delayed ring settingThe number of rings generated before the faxmachine answers depen

52Receiving FaxesPager call - when the unit receives a fax or !voice message!This feature allows your unit to call your pager when your unit receives

53Receiving Faxes / Distinctive RingThis feature is only for use if you subscribe to a distinctive ring pattern service from yourtelephone company. Fo

54CopyingMaking a copy!The unit can make single or multiple copies (up to 50). 1Adjust the width of the document guides tothe size of the document.2In

55CopyingCollated pages43214321Uncollated pages11223344To collate multiple copiesThe unit can collate multiple copies in the same order as the origina

Setup56TAD/FAX mode!(receiving phone calls and faxes automatically)Setting up the voice and fax message reception When TAD/FAX mode is set, the unit w

Greeting57STOPRECORDMicrophoneAUTO ANSWERSETNote:●You can choose 60 seconds for your own TAD/FAXgreeting message (feature #54 on page 75).— If you cha

Greeting / Memo Message581Select the desired mode (TAD/FAX orTEL/FAX) for the greeting message you wantto erase (feature #77 on page 77).2Press h 2 ti

Incoming Messages59When the unit has recorded new voice messages:— the PLAY MESSAGES indicator will flash,— the call counter will show the total numbe

6Safety instructionsImportant safety instructions!When using this unit, basic safety precautionsshould always be followed to reduce the risk offire, e

Incoming Messages601Press ç.Example:●The voice guide will tell you the number ofnew messages and they will be playedautomatically.●To repeat only the

Remote Operation61Erases a specific messageErases all messagesChanges to TEL modeTurns ON message transfer Turns OFF message transferTurns ON pager ca

Remote Operation62Skips the greeting messageRepeats a messageSkips a messageKey Remote command012When there are no newmessagesPress 5 or wait for 4 se

Remote Operation63Press 83 to turn ON the pager call. Turning the pager call on or offYou must program a pager number beforehand (feature #70 on page

Voice Mailbox64How callers can leave you private messages!1Call your unit from a remote touch tone telephone.●The TAD/FAX greeting message will be pla

65Voice MailboxRecording your own mailbox greeting messages!The recording time is limited to 16 seconds for each mailbox.Suggested message: “This is (

66Voice Mailbox1Press ) 2 times.Display:2Press + or - until the desired mailboxnumber is displayed.Example:/3Press LM.If you have programmed your own

67Voice Mailbox1Press ç.Example:2For mailbox 1:Press *1.For mailbox 2:Press *2.3Enter the mailbox password (default setting “555”).●The voice guide wi

68OptionRecording your own transfer greeting message!The recording time is limited to 16 seconds.Suggested message: “This is a transferred message fro

Features Summary69The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired settings by referring to theprogramming tables (p. 70–77).1Press

7Safety instructionsCAUTION:BatteryTo reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons,read and follow these instructions.●Use only the battery(ies) speci

Feature & Display#01Features Summary70Basic features!Programming tableCodeSetting the date and timeSET DATE & TIMEPRESS SETmm/dd/yy hh:mmSee

Feature & DisplayFeatures Summary71Code Settings How the unit operates#13Setting the dialling mode(For Australian users only)If you cannot dial, c

Feature & DisplayFeatures Summary72Advanced features!How to set menu optionsProgramming tableCode#22Setting the journal report to printautomatical

Features Summary73Feature & DisplayONOFF#31Setting the Distinctive RingpatternRING DETECTIONMODE=OFF [±]See page 53 for details.Code Settings How

Feature & DisplayFeatures Summary74Code Settings How the unit operates#41Changing the fax activation codeIf you use an extension telephoneand wish

Feature & DisplayFeatures Summary75Code Settings How the unit operates1. Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 74.2. Enter a 3-digit number except anumber

Feature & DisplayTransfer greeting message (checking, recording or erasing)TRNS-GREETINGCHECK [±]Setting the message transferTo transfer a recorde

Feature & DisplayFeatures Summary77Code Settings How the unit operates(The default setting is in bold type.)See page 52 for details.#70Calling you

78Error MessagesReports!If your unit cannot send a fax, check the following:— the number you dialled is correct,— the other party’s machine is a facsi

79Error MessagesDisplay!If the unit detects a problem, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display.Display message Cause & so

8Table of ContentsInitial PreparationAccessories Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80Error MessagesDisplay message Cause & solution●The document is jammed. Remove the jammed document (p. 87).●Attempted to transmit a document long

81OperationsWhen a function does not work, check here before requesting help!I cannot make and receive calls.● The power cord or telephone line cord i

82OperationsThe unit beeps.● Recording paper or ink film has run out.Press { to stop the beeps andinstall paper/ink film.Whenever I try to retrieve my

83OperationsThe handset beeps intermittently and/orthe following is displayed.● Charge the battery fully (p. 22).I charged the battery fully, but thef

84OperationsFax – receiving (cont.) Receiving modeThe display shows the following, but faxesare not received.● The incoming call is not a fax. Change

85OperationsThe printing quality is poor.● Some paper has instructionsrecommending which side to print on. Tryturning the paper over.● You may have us

86JamsRecording paper jam!1Open the front cover by pulling up the centrepart.If the unit does not eject any recording paper during fax reception or co

87Jams / BatteryReplacing the handset battery!Replace the battery with a new Panasonic rechargeable battery Model No. P-P510. See page 10 for accessor

88CleaningCentre partDocument feeder rollersRubber flapGlassFront coverDocument feeder!1Disconnect the power cord and thetelephone line cord.2Open the

89CleaningThermal headDotted areaCentre partBack coveropen lever (green)Front coverBack coverBack cover open button (green)ORBlack sheetsThermal headT

Error Messages Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Display . . . . . . .

90Printed ReportsReference lists and reports!SETMENUSTOP1Press p repeatedly until the followingis displayed.Display:2Press ( or ) until the desired it

91SpecificationsTechnical data about this product! Base unitApplicable lines: Public Switched Telephone NetworkDocument size: Max. 216 mm in width /

Specifications92 Paper specificationsRecording paper size: A4: 210 mm x 297 mmNote:● Do not use the following types of paper:— Paper with a cotton an

Index93Program index!Advanced features (cont.)CodeFeature name#36Receiving reduction...73#39Display contrast...

Index94Index!A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10(A4 paper guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . .15(Belt clip) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index95O Original mode (Feature #58) . . . . . . .76Overseas mode (Feature #23) . . . . . .72P Pager call (Feature #70) . . . . . . .52, 77Power fai

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