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900MHz Cordless FAX
Model No. KX-F900
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these Operating Instructions
before using the unit and save for future
Contents
reference.
Installation and Connection RR p. 8
FOR OPERATION ASSISTANCE,
Initial Preparation RRRRRR p. 14
CALL 1-800-HELP-FAX (1-800-435-7329)
Basic OperationsRRRRRRR p. 20
ÁThis product is designed for use in the United States of
America, and may not operate in other countries. (See
Advanced Operations RRRR p. 29
page 68 for more details.)
ÁEs
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Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic 900MHz Cordless FAX. Things you should keep records of Attach your sales receipt here 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 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 tra
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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 Away from electrical location with no obstructions appliances such as a TV, such as walls. radio, or personal computer. Raise the an
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Important safety instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions following the operating instructions. Adjust should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, only controls covered by the operating electric shock, or personal injury. instructions. Improper adjustment may 1. Read and understand all instructions. require extensive work by an authorized 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on servicenter. this unit. 12. E. If the unit has been dropped or physically 3. Unpl
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OTHER INFORMATION Automatic security code setting ÁKeep the unit away from electrical noise- Whenever you place the handset on the main unit, generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps the unit automatically selects one of a million and motors. security codes. These codes help to avoid ÁThe unit should be kept free from dust, high unauthorized use of your telephone line by another temperature, and vibration. cordless telephone. ÁThe unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight. ÁDo not place
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Table of Contents Installation and Connection Location of controls RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 8 Installing your unit RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 10 Connections RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 12 Battery charge RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 13 Initial Preparation Setting the date, time, logo and facsimile telephone number RRRRRRR 14 Adjusting volumes RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 17 Selecting the receive mode RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 18 Basic Operations Making/answering voice calls RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 20 M
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Installation and Installation and Advanced Troubleshooting General Connection Connection Initial Preparation Basic Operations Operations and Routine Care Information 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 position RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 40 Facsimile reception Remote fax receiving (using an extension to receive a f
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Location of controls Handset Antenna INTERCOM indicator (p. 34) INTERCOM TALK/BATT (Battery) (p. 34) LOW indicator (p. 13, 20, 30) TALK (p. 20) AUTO (p. 30, 31) FLASH (p. 37) TONE (p. 37) PROGRAM (p. 30) VOLUME/RINGER (p. 17) CH (p. 20) REDIAL/PAUSE (p. 20, 37) Charge contacts (p. 63) 8
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Installation and Connection SPARE CHARGE CHARGE Main unit Front view Antenna Battery charger (beneath Document entrance the cover) (p. 61) Spare battery Paper stacker (p. 11) cover (p. 11, 61) Charge contacts (p. 63) Document feeder tray (p. 22) Document guide(s) (p. 22) Microphone (p. 21) Front lid open button (p. 60) CHARGE indicator Document exit SPARE CHARGE indicator Control panel HELP (p. 12) Display panel RESOLUTION (p. 22) Direct call stations DIRECTORY (p. 31, 32, 33) MENU Dial
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Installing your unit Installing the recording paper A Open the back lid by lifting up the tabs B 1 located on both sides. Tab B Install a recording paper roll in the main unit. A ÁMake sure that the shiny side of the paper is facing down and there is no slack, tape, or glue residue on the paper roll. correct incorrect Insert the leading edge of the recording paper Recording paper roller 2 between the recording paper roller and the silver plate. Silver plate Close the back lid by gently pressing
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Installation and Connection Installing the paper stacker Install the paper stacker. Paper stacker Installing the spare battery cover on the main unit Close the spare battery cover. Spare battery cover Installing the battery in the handset Install the battery as shown observing the 1 proper polarity. Battery Install the battery cover. 2 Battery cover 11
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Connections Connect to “LINE”. Dialing mode switch: DIALING MODE Set to TONE. ÁIf you cannot dial, Power cord set to PULSE. TONE PULSE Telephone line cord Single telephone line (RJ11C) Line surge ( ) protector Power outlet (120 V, 60 Hz) Power surge ( ) protector Note: ÁFor 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 (
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Installation and Connection Battery charge Place the handset on the main unit for about 15 hours. ÁThe CHARGE indicator lights. Handset CHARGE indicator 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 TALK/BATT LOW fully recharged, we recommend you purchase indicator an optional spare battery (page 61). Standard battery life If your Panasonic battery is fully charged; While in use (TAL
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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 Press (MENU). Dial keypad (MENU) 1 SYSTEM SET UP Press K, then @A. 1 23 2 SET DATE & TIME 45 6 78 9 Press (START/COPY/SET). 0 3 Enter the correct month/day/year/hour/minute 4 by se
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Initial Preparation 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. Number of times Keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 1 [ ] { } + – / = , . _ ' 2 A B C a b c 2 3 D E F d e f 3 4 G H I g h i 4 5 J K L j k l 5 6 M N O m n o 6 7 P Q R S p q r s 7 8 T U V t u v 8 9 W X Y Z w x y z 9 0 0 ( ) < > ! " # $ % & ¥ 1 : ; ? | U @
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Setting your facsimile telephone number Press (MENU). 1 SYSTEM SET UP Dial keypad (MENU) Press K, then @C. 2 YOUR TEL NO. 1 2 3 Press (START/COPY/SET). 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 NO.= 0 Enter your facsimile telephone number up to 4 20 digits. ÁThe K button inserts a space and the J button a “+”. (STOP) ÁIf you make a mistake, press (STOP) to delete the wrong number to the left of the (START/COPY/SET) cursor. Press (START/COPY/SET). 5 Press (MENU). 6 16
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Initial Preparation Adjusting volumes Main unit È È Ringer volume È È 3 levels (high/low/off) are available. Press (VOLUME) (Z/Y) while the unit is idle. È È To turn the ringer off: 1. Press (VOLUME) (Z) repeatedly. ÁThe following message will be shown. RINGER OFF=OK? È È 2. Press (START/COPY/SET). È È While the ringer volume is set to off: The display will show the following message and the (VOLUME) unit will not ring when receiving a call. RINGER OFF (START/COPY/SET) È È Speaker volume È È 8 l
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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 FAX AUTO RECEIVE AUTO RECEIVE FAX FAX È AUTO RECEIVE mode È MANUAL RECEIVE mode The FAX indicator light goes on. The FAX indicator light goes off. FAX mode: (pre-selected setting) TEL mode: (pre-selected setting) Select
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Initial Preparation 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. Press (MENU). 1 SYSTEM SET UP Dial keypad (MENU) Press K, then @E. 2 AUTO RECEIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press (START/COPY/SET). 7 8 9 3 0 MODE=FAX [LM] Press (Ü) or (Ý) to select the desired 4 setting. (Ü) (Ý) (START/COPY/SET) Press (START/COPY/SET). 5 Press (MENU) 6 Changing the setti
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Making/answering voice calls Making calls with the handset Press (TALK). 1 ÁThe TALK/BATT LOW indicator lights. Dial a phone number. TALK/BATT LOW 2 indicator ÁIf you misdial, hang up and dial again. To hang up, press (TALK) or place the 3 handset on the main unit. ÁThe indicator light goes out. To redial the last number (TALK) Press (TALK), then press (REDIAL/PAUSE). Dial keypad (REDIAL/PAUSE) Note: ÁIf an alarm tone sounds in step 1, move towards the main unit or place the handset on the main
