Operating instructions

R The number of rings is determined by the “Silent
fax recognition ring count” (feature #436 on
page 58).
R Callers will hear a ring back tone different from
the one generated by the telephone company.
B If you do not answer the call, the unit will activate
the fax function.
R Some fax machines do not generate fax calling
tones when sending faxes, therefore the unit will
try to receive a fax even if no fax calling tone is
detected.
6.8 Using the unit with an
answering machine
6.8.1 Setting up the unit and an answering
machine
1 Connect the answering machine (A).
R Answering machine is not supplied. The
illustration is just an example.
R Remove the stopper (B) if attached.
A
B
* The pictured model is KX-MB1520.
2 Set the number of rings on the answering machine to
4 rings or less.
R This will allow the answering machine to answer
the call first.
3 Record a greeting message on the answering
machine.
R We recommend you record a message up to 10
seconds long, and not to pause for more than 4
seconds during the message. Otherwise, neither
machines will function correctly.
4 Activate the answering machine.
5 Set the unit to the desired receiving mode (page 43).
R If you set to FAX ONLY mode, change the ring
count in FAX ONLY mode to more than 4
(feature #210 on page 53).
6 Make sure each of the following is unique:
– the remote access code of the answering
machine
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6. Fax (KX-MB1520/KX-MB1530 only)