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Initial Preparation Telephone Fax/Copy Multi-Function Help General Information
Center/PC
Q Q u u ii cck k S St ta ar rt t
QQ uuiic c k k S St ta ar rt t
Multi-Function Plain Paper Facsimile
with 900MHz Cordless Phone
Model No.
To get started,
please read the
Quick Start section
KX-FMC230
(pages 10 to 17).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ÁThis product is designed for use in the
Please read these Operating Instructions
United States of America, and may not
before using the unit and save for future
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Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Multi-Function Plain Paper Facsimile with 900 MHz Cordless Phone. Welcome to the world of Panasonic facsimiles. This Panasonic Multi-Function plain paper facsimile with 900MHz cordless phone combines the telephone, copier, scanner, PC Fax, printer and TAM interface functions to provide you with more efficient office or home use. By utilizing these convenient features, you can maximize the effectiveness of this unit. Things you should keep records of Attach
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For best performance! Battery charge To power the handset, install the battery and charge for about 15 hours before initial use (p. 27). Operating distance and 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 TVs, such as walls. radios, or personal computers. Raise the ant
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Important safety instructions! When using this unit, basic safety precautions 11. Never push any objects through slots in this should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, unit. This may result in the risk of fire or electric shock, or personal injury. electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the 1. Read and understand all instructions. unit. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on 12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not this unit. disassemble this unit. Take the unit
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CAUTION: WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do and follow these instructions. not expose this product to rain or any type of 1. Use only the battery(ies) specified. moisture. 2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste OTHER INFORMATION: management codes for special disposal ÁKeep the unit away from electrical noise- instructions. generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps 3.
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Included accessories! To order, call toll free 1-800-332-5368 or see the fax order instructions on the next page. Power cord RRR 1 pc. Telephone line Cordless handsetR 1 pc. Battery cover for Part No. PQJA200Z cord RRRRRR 1 pc. cordless handset R 1 pc. Part No. PQJA59V Part No. PFYCFMC230M Diverter RRRRR 1 pc. Paper tray RRRR 1 pc. Film cartridge RR 1 pc. Panasonic Multi-Function Part No. PFUS1074Z Part No. PFYE1FMC230M (with starter film) Center Software (Floppy disks)RR 3 pcs. Part No. PFZXFM21
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Accessory order information! The starter film is only 20 meters (65P) long. We recommend buying regular film [100 m (328P)] for extra stock. To order, call toll free 1-800-332-5368 or see the fax order instructions below. Fax orders: Please send a fax to 1-800-237-9080. Include: Your name, shipping address, telephone number. Credit card type, number, expiration and your signature. Part number of accessories you want, and quantity. Delivery method—overnight, 2nd day, or ground. Model No. Descriptio
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Initial Preparation Telephone Fax/Copy Multi-Function Help General Information Center/PC Q Q u u iic c k k S St ta ar rt t QQu u iic c k k S St ta ar rt t Receiving Faxes TEL/FAX mode (receiving voice calls but not hearing (cont.) rings when a fax is received) RRRRRRRRRRRRR 63 Fax/Copy Distinctive ring service RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 66 Using an extension telephone to receive fax messages RRR 68 Receive polling (retrieving faxes placed on another machine) R 69 Film/Paper save RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 7
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Q Q u u iic c k k S St ta ar rt t Q Q uuiic c k k S St ta ar rt t Installation and connections! Paper tray (See page 19.) e A. Open the paper tray. B. Insert the two tabs on the paper tray into the slots on the back of the unit. Paper (See page 20.) f A. Pull the recording paper set lever forward. B. Fan the stack of paper to avoid a paper jam and insert the paper into the paper tray. C. Move the recording paper set lever back. Handset (See page 27.) g A. Close the battery cover for the main u
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Q Q uuii cck k S St ta ar rt t QQu u iic c k k S St ta ar rt t Telephone line j cord (See page 21.) Tab A. Connect to “LINE” on Recording paper the unit. set lever B. Connect to a single telephone line jack. Single telephone line (RJ11C) Line surge ( ) protector Power cord k (See page 21.) A. Connect to the power Slots Slots socket. B. Connect to a power Bottom outlet. Power outlet (120 V, 60 Hz) Paper stacker (See page 19.) Power surge i ( ) protector A. Pull out the paper stacker from the
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Q Q u u ii cck k S St ta ar rt t QQ uuiic c k k S St ta ar rt t To make a voice call! È Using the handset (See page 30.) Press (TALK). e To hang up, g press (TALK). Dial. f È Using the speakerphone (See page 31.) Press (SP-PHONE). e Dial. f To hang up, g press (SP-PHONE). 12 For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329
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QQu u iic c k k S St ta ar rt t Q Q uuiic c k k S St ta ar rt t To answer a voice call! È Handset is off the main unit (See page 32.) Press (TALK). e To hang up, f press (TALK). È Handset is on the main unit (See page 32.) Lift the handset. e After talking, f hang up the handset. 13 For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329
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Q Q u u ii cck k S St ta ar rt t QQ uuiic c k k S St ta ar rt t To make a copy! Open the document feeder e tray. Insert the documents f until a beep tone is heard. FACE DOWN (up to 15 sheets) Adjust the width of Press (START/COPY/SET). g the document guides. h ÁFor further details, see page 77. 14 For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329
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QQ uuiic c k k S St ta ar rt t QQ uuiic c k k S St ta ar rt t To transmit documents! Open the document feeder e tray. Insert the documents f until a beep tone is heard. Adjust the width g of the document guides. FACE DOWN (up to 15 sheets) Press (SP-PHONE). h When a fax tone is heard, Dial the fax number. j press (START/COPY/SET). i ÁFor further details, see page 44. 15 For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329
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Q Q uuiic c k k S St ta ar rt t Q Q u u iic c k k S St ta ar rt t To receive documents! When the unit rings, lift the e handset to answer the call. When: f —document reception is required, —a slow beep is heard, or —no sound is heard, press (START/COPY/SET). Replace the handset. g ÁFor further details, see page 58. ÁYou can select the desired receiving mode according to your needs. See pages 56 and 57. 16 For Assistance, Call 1-800-435-7329
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QQ uuii cck k S St ta ar rt t Q Q u u iic c k k S St ta ar rt t PC information! Connecting to a computer (See page 79.) e To COM port 25 Pin Male OR Use the included adaptor if your RS232C cable PC has a 25 pin 9 Pin Female (Included) com port. Installing the Multi-Function Center software (See page 80.) f Using as a printer, fax or scanner g Printer functions ÁPrinting documents from Windows 3.1, 3.11 or Windows 95 (See pages 83 and 84.) ÁPrinting received documents (See page 89.) Fax functio
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Setup (Main Unit) Overview! Antenna Paper tray Document entrance Spare battery charger (beneath the cover) Battery cover for main unit Speaker Document feeder tray Charge contacts Recording paper set lever SPARE CHARGE indicator Document guide(s) Front cover open CHARGE indicator lever Serial interface connector (Used to connect your PC with the included RS232C cable. For system requirements, see page 79.) Microphone (Used to talk to the other party Diverter when using the speakerphone.) Paper
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Initial preparation Setup (Main Unit) Installing the diverter! Insert the diverter into the slots on the main unit until it clicks into place. Bottom Diverter Slots Installing the paper tray! Open the paper tray. 1 Paper tray Insert the two tabs on the paper tray into the slots Paper tray Tabs 2 on the back of the main unit. ÁDo not place the main unit in areas where the paper tray may be obstructed by walls, etc. Slots Pulling out the paper stacker! Pull out the paper stacker from the bottom of
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Setup (Main Unit) Installing the paper! 2 Letter or legal size recording paper can be loaded. The paper tray can hold up to 150 sheets of 75 g/m 2 2 (20 lb.) paper. You may use 60 g/m to 90 g/m (16 lb. to 24 lb.) paper. Pull the recording paper set lever forward. Recording paper 1 set lever Fan the stack of paper to avoid a paper jam and Upper limit 2 insert the paper into the paper tray. ÁThe height of the stack of the paper should not Tab exceed the upper limit on the paper tray, or a paper ja
