Using receive modes
Some receive modes answer automatically (Fax Only and Fax/Tel). You may want to change the Ring Delay before using these modes. (See Ring Delay on page 50.)
Fax Only
Fax Only mode will automatically answer every call as a fax.
Receiving a fax
Manual
Manual mode turns off all automatic answering functions unless you are using the Distinctive Ring Receive feature.
To receive a fax in Manual mode lift the handset of the external telephone or press Hook. When you hear fax tones (short repeating beeps), press Start, and then press 2 to receive a fax. You can also use the Easy Receive feature to receive faxes by lifting a handset on the same line as the machine.
Fax/Tel
Fax/Tel mode helps you automatically manage incoming calls, by recognizing whether they are fax or voice calls and handling them in one of the following ways:
Faxes will be automatically received. |
Voice calls will start the F/T ring to tell you |
(Also see Easy Receive on page 51.)
External TAD
External TAD mode lets an external answering device manage your incoming calls. Incoming calls will be handled in the following ways:
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to pick up the line. The F/T ring is a fast |
double ring made by your machine. |
(Also see F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) on page 50 and Ring Delay on page 50.)
Faxes will be automatically received.
Voice callers can record a message on the external TAD.
(For more information see Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device) on page 57.)
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