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FT74-78HK.book Page 1 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM
Operating Instructions
Personal Facsimile
Model No.KX-FT74HK
Facsimile with
Digital Answering System
Model No.KX-FT78HK
To get started, please read the
Quick Start section (page 5).
This pictured model is KX-FT78.
Please read these Operating Instructions
before using the unit and save for future
reference.
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FT74-78HK.book Page 2 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM 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 Warning: L If any other device is connected on the same line, this unit may disturb the network condition of the device. Note: L The suffix in the model number will be omitted in these i
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FT74-78HK.book Page 3 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Safety instructions Safety instructions Important safety instructions When using this unit, basic safety removing covers may expose you to precautions should always be followed to dangerous voltage or other risks. reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or Incorrect reassembly can cause electric personal injury. shock when the unit is subsequently 1. Read and understand all instructions. used. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions 13.
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FT74-78HK.book Page 4 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Safety instructions L Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. L Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. WARNING: L To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture. OTHER INFORMATION: L Keep the unit away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps
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FT74-78HK.book Page 5 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Quick Start Quick Start Connections Only the model KX-FT74 provides “EXT” jack. To connect the extension telephone, remove the stopper. Handset cord Power cord Extension telephone (not included) Telephone line cord To the single telephone line jack To the power outlet (220–240 V, 50/60 Hz) Paper stacker LFor further details, see page 19. -5-
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FT74-78HK.book Page 6 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Quick Start Installing the recording paper 1 Open the cover by pressing the 3 Close the cover securely by cover open button and install pushing down on both sides. the recording paper roll. Correct Incorrect {FAX/START} 4 Press {FAX/START}. The unit will eject the paper slightly and cut it. LFor further details, see page 21. Cover open button 2 Insert the leading edge of the paper into the opening above the thermal head and pull it out
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FACE DOWN FACE DOWN FT74-78HK.book Page 7 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Quick Start Fax – sending / Copying 1 Open the document feeder tray. 3 To send a fax, dial the fax number and press {FAX/START}. Document To make a copy, press {COPY}. feeder tray 2 Adjust the document guides, {FAX/START}{COPY} and insert the document up to 10 pages. LFor further details, see page 37, 56. Document guides -7-
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FT74-78HK.book Page 8 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Quick Start Fax – receiving 1 When the unit rings, lift the handset. 2 To receive a fax document, press {FAX/START}. {FAX/START} LFor further details, see page 46. LYou can select how you want the unit to receive calls according to your needs (page 44, 45). -8-
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FT74-78HK.book Page 9 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Quick Start Answering Device (KX-FT78 only) Recording your own Listening to recorded greeting messages messages Microphone PLAY MESSAGES FLASH/LIGHT {RECORD} {FAX/START} {STOP} 1 Press {RECORD} 2 times. When the PLAY MESSAGES indicator flashes: 2 Press {FAX/START}. Press {PLAY MESSAGES}. The 3 Speak clearly about 20 cm new recorded messages will be away from the microphone, up played. to 16 seconds. When the PLAY MESSAGES 4 When finis
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FT74-78HK.book Page 10 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Table of Contents Table of Contents Initial Preparation Accessories Included accessories ...................................................... 13 Accessory information ..................................................... 13 Help Button Help function ................................................................... 14 Finding the Controls Location of controls.......................................................... 15 Setup Connections
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FT74-78HK.book Page 11 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Table of Contents Receive polling (retrieving a fax placed on another fax machine) .........................................................................52 Black list function ............................................................. 53 Pager call ........................................................................ 54 Duplex Ring Using with the ring detection feature ............................... 55 Copy Copying Making a copy
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FT74-78HK.book Page 12 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Table of Contents General Information Printed Reports Reference lists and reports .............................................. 88 Specifications Technical data about this product..................................... 89 Index Index Program index.................................................................. 91 Index ................................................................................ 92 -12-
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FT74-78HK.book Page 13 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Accessories Initial Preparation Included accessories Power cord......................1 Telephone line cord.........1 Handset.......................... 1 Handset cord ..................1 Recording paper .............1 Paper stacker ................. 1 Operating instructions.....1 L If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase. L Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of
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FT74-78HK.book Page 14 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Help Button Help Button Help function You can print a quick reference for For KX-FT78 assistance as follows. For KX-FT74 {HELP}{SET} {HELP}{SET} 1 Press {HELP} repeatedly until the desired item is displayed. 1. How to program your unit. 1 Press {HELP} repeatedly until the desired item is displayed. HOW TO SET UP 1. How to program your unit. 2. How to store names in the directory and how to dial them. HOW TO SET UP DIRECTORY 2. How to s
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FT74-78HK.book Page 15 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Finding the Controls Finding the Controls Location of controls For KX-FT74 A B C D EG F H I J K L M A{TONE} G{MUTE} L To change from pulse to tone L To mute your voice to the other party temporarily during dialling when your during a conversation. Press this line has rotary pulse services. button again to resume the conversation. B Display H{MONITOR} C{RECEIVE MODE} L To dial without lifting the handset. L To change the receiving mode (p
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FT74-78HK.book Page 16 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Finding the Controls L{FAX/START, SET} L To initiate fax transmission or reception. L To store a setting during programming. M{COPY} L To initiate copying (page 56). -16-
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FT74-78HK.book Page 17 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Finding the Controls For KX-FT78 ABCE D FG H I J KM L N O P Q R S A{TONE} J{STOP} L To change from pulse to tone L To stop an operation or cancel temporarily during dialling when your programming. line has rotary pulse services. K{FLASH} B{SLOW} L To access special telephone services L For slow playback (page 62). such as call waiting or for transferring extension calls. C{QUICK} L For quick playback (page 62). L{REDIAL/PAUSE} L To redia
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FT74-78HK.book Page 18 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Finding the Controls O{MENU} Q{HELP} L To initiate or exit programming. L To print a quick reference (page 14). P{NAVIGATOR, VOLUME} R{FAX/START, SET} L To adjust volume (page 26). L To initiate fax transmission or L To search for a stored name (page reception. 31, 40). L To store a setting during L To select the features or feature programming. settings during programming (page S{COPY} 69). L To initiate copying (page 56). L To navigate
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FT74-78HK.book Page 19 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Setup Setup Connections 1 Connect the handset cord, the telephone line cord and the power cord. Only the model KX-FT74 provides “EXT” jack. To connect the extension telephone, remove the stopper. Handset cord Power cord Extension telephone Telephone line cord (not included) To the single telephone line jack To the power outlet (220–240 V, 50/60 Hz) 2 Install the paper stacker. Paper stacker Caution: L When you operate this product, the
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FT74-78HK.book Page 20 Friday, June 28, 2002 9:45 AM Setup Note: L An earthed contact socket should be used when connecting the unit to the power outlet. To use the fax machine with a computer on the same line L We recommend you use separate wall jacks for the fax machine and the computer. L Set the fax machine to TEL mode (page 46). L The device which has the shortest ring setting will answer the call first. L If the computer provides a port for a telephone line, connect the fax machine to t
