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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.PDF Page 1 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM
Operating Instructions
Compact Plain Paper Fax with DECT
Model No. KX-FC255AL
Please read these operating instructions
Be sure to use the telephone line cord
before using the unit and save for future
included in this unit.
reference.
Charge the battery for about 7 hours
before initial use.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID and
SMS. To use these features, you must
subscribe to the appropriate service of
your service pr
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 2 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic fax machine. Things you should keep a record of Attach your sales receipt here. 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: L 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. L Do not rub or use an
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 3 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM Warning: ● Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use. ● This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails. ● When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible,disconnect the power supply cord immediately and return this unit to an authorised service centre. ● Disconnect the telephone connection before disconnecting power connection pri
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 4 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM Important information Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connection and operation of this Permitted Attachment are contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5). You are authorised to install this Permitted Attachment
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 5 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM Important Information S Im ap feoty rt I an ns t I trn ufc otrma ionstion 15. Do not use this unit to report a gas leak, when in the vicinity of the leak. Important safety instructions 16. It is advised not to use the equipment at a refuelling When using this unit, basic safety precautions should point. Users are reminded to observe restrictions on always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric the use of radio equ
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 6 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM Important Information L Unplug this unit from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell or makes unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped and contact an authorised service centre. For Best Performance Location and noise The base unit and cordless handset use radio waves to communicate with each other. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, we recommen
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 7 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM Table of Contents 1. Table of Contents SMS (Short Message Service) 1. Introduction and Installation 3.15 Using SMS (Short Message Service) ..........31 Accessories 3.16 Turning SMS ON/OFF..................................31 1.1 Included accessories..................................... 9 3.17 Changing SMS message centre numbers ...32 1.2 Accessory information................................... 9 3.18 Registering mailboxes.......
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 8 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM Table of Contents 9. Multi-unit Operation Additional Units 9.1 Operating additional units............................ 59 9.2 Registering a cordless handset to a base unit 59 Other Features 9.3 Intercom ...................................................... 60 9.4 Transferring a call/conference ..................... 60 9.5 Copying phonebook items........................... 61 10.Useful Information Useful Information 10.1 Characte
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 9 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM 1. Introduction and Installation 1 AcInt cerss odu orc ie tis on and Installation 1.1 Included accessories 1.2 Accessory information Additional/replacement accessories 1 Telephone line cord 2 Handset *1 – Replacement film (Model No./Part No. KX- (Modular type plug) FA52E): 30 m × 2 rolls (Each roll will print about 90 A4-sized pages.) *2 – Rechargeable batteries (Model No./Part No. P03P): 2 rechargeable nickel metal hydride (N
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 10 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM 1. Introduction and Installation Finding the Controls O{PHONEBOOK}{VOLUME} L To adjust volume (page 19). 1.3 Button descriptions of the L To search for a stored item (page 26, page 36). base unit P{SET} L To store a setting during programming. AG BCDE F HIJK Q{MUTE} L To mute your voice during a conversation. Press again to resume the conversation. R{SP-PHONE} L For speakerphone operation. S{FAX START} L To send or receive a
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 11 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM 1. Introduction and Installation 1.4 Button descriptions of the 1.5 Display descriptions of the cordless handset cordless handset Display icons Display Meaning A icon w Within range of a base unit B F L When flashing: Cordless handset C is searching for base unit (out of range of base unit, cordless D G handset is not registered to base unit, no power on base unit) E H x Cordless handset is accessing base unit (intercom,
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 12 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM 1. Introduction and Installation *1 Caller ID subscribers only Soft key Action *2 SMS users only icon E Displayed when the soft key has no Menu icons function When in standby mode, pressing the middle soft key reveals the cordless handset’s main menu. From here you can access various features and settings. Menu icon Menu/feature j “Caller List” X “SMS” (Short Message Service) I “Answer System” N “Handset Setup” L “Base Unit
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 13 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM 1. Introduction and Installation 1.6.2 Cordless handset 1.6 Overview 1 1.6.1 Base unit 2 56 4 3 2 7 4 1 3 1 Charge indicator Ringer indicator Message indicator 2 Receiver 3 Microphone 4 Speaker n m l 89j k 1 Document guides 2 Paper tray 3 Metal recording paper guide 4 Paper support 5 Recording paper exit 6 Recording paper entrance 7 Antenna 8 Microphone 9 Front cover j Document entrance k Document exit l Speaker m Green button
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 14 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM 1. Introduction and Installation Installation L Make sure the blue gear (2) and white gear (3) are installed as shown. 1.7 Ink film The included film roll is a starter ink film. 3 1 Open the front cover. 2 2 Release the back cover by pushing the green button 5 Turn the blue gear (4) in the direction of the arrow (1). until the ink film is tight (5) and at least one layer of ink film is wrapped around the blue core (6). 1 4
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 15 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM 1. Introduction and Installation Correct 1.8 Paper tray 1 turn Pull up the metal recording paper guide (1), then install the paper tray (2). Tight 6 Incorrect 2 No ink film is wrapped around the blue core. Slack/Crease Reverse 1 6 Close the back cover securely by pushing down on the dotted area at both ends (7). L Make sure the arrows on the paper tray and the unit 7 match. L If the paper support is folded, unfold it. 7 C
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1 FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 16 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM 1. Introduction and Installation 1.9 Recording paper 1.10 Handset cord 2 2 The unit can hold up to 20 sheets of 64 g/m to 80 g/m Connect the handset cord (1). paper. Please refer to page 79 for more information on recording paper. 1 Fan the paper to prevent paper jams. 2 Insert the paper gently, print-side down (1). L Do not force the paper into the paper tray. 1 1.11 Battery installation / replacement Important: L Use only
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 17 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM 2. Preparation C 2 on Prepar nectiat ons ion and Setup L If you use the unit with a computer and your internet provider instructs you to install a filter (3), please 2.1 Connections connect the telephone line cord of the unit. Important: L The unit will not function when there is a power failure. To make calls in emergency situations, you should connect a telephone that can function during a power failure to the telephone
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 18 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM 2. Preparation L Battery operating time may be shortened over time depending on usage conditions and ambient 2.2 Battery charge temperature. Place the cordless handset on the charger for about 7 L Even after the cordless handset is fully charged, the hours before initial use. cordless handset can be left on the charger without When charging, i and battery strength icon are any ill effect on the batteries. alternately show
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 19 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM 2. Preparation Volume 2.5 Adjusting cordless handset 2.6 Adjusting base unit volume volume {SET} {^}{V}{<}{>} {ih} {A}{B} Ringer volume Ringer volume While the unit is idle, press {A} or {B}. 1." L If there are any documents in the document entrance, you cannot adjust the volume. Confirm that 2. Select N by pressing {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}. i # there are no documents in the entrance. 3. Press {^} or {V} to select “Ringer Setup”
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FC255AL-PFQX2639ZA-en.book Page 20 Friday, April 21, 2006 1:50 PM 2. Preparation Initial Programming 2.7.2 With the base unit 2.7 Date and time Important: The date and time can be set using either the cordless L If e is displayed on the base unit, either the date handset or the base unit. and time has not been set or the setting has been L The other party’s fax machine will print the date and lost (due to a power failure, etc.). Set the date and time on the top of each page you send acco
