Answering a Call

F/T (FAX/TEL) Mode

When you share one line for your telephone and fax machine, in the F/T (FAX/TEL) mode, the fax machine can determine whether an incoming call is a fax or a telephone call. (See Answer Mode Settings, page 23.)

Answering Calls with the Speakerphone (Only for FAX-737MC)

When the machine rings, instead of lifting the handset, press Speaker Phone. Speak clearly, toward the microphone. To end the call, press Speaker Phone.

If you have a bad telephone line connection, the other party might hear your voice echoed during the call. Hang up and try the call again—OR—Pick up the handset.

Mute

1Press Search/Mute to put a call on hold.

2You can replace the handset without disconnecting the call.

3Pick up the machine’s handset or press Speaker Phone (for FAX-737MC only) to release the call from hold.

If you press Search/Mute without lifting the handset or pressing Speaker Phone (for FAX-737MC only), this key works as the Search key.

You can select a music type or set to off the music during a call put on hold. (See Setting the Music on Hold, page 16.)

Hook Key (Only for FAX-717/727)

If you pick up the machine’s handset and press Hook when you are talking lifting the external telephone’s handset, now you can talk to the other party at the machine.

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