Brother MFC 4600 manual Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code, Using Remote Retrieval Access Code

Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code

Enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code when the FAX/MFC picks up your call, so you can access features remotely. The access code is preset to 1 5 9 , but you can change this. (See Changing Remote Codes, page 5-6.)

1For the FAX, press Function, 8, 3. For the MFC, press Function, 1, 8, 3.

2Enter a three-digit number from 000 to 999 and press Set.

(Do not use the same digits that appear in your Fax Receive Code or Telephone Answer Code.)

3Press Stop to exit.

Remote Retrieval

You can call your FAX/MFC from any fax machine using touch tone and use a Remote Access Code and other button presses to retrieve fax messages. Cut out the Remote Retrieval Access Card on the last page of this manual and keep it in your wallet as an aid. (See Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code, page 8-3.)

Using Remote Retrieval Access Code

1Dial your fax number from a fax machine using touch tone.

2When your FAX/MFC answers and beeps, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code (1 5 9 ).

3The FAX/MFC signals the kinds of messages received:

1 long beep—Fax message(s) No long beeps—No messages

4The FAX/MFC then prompts you with two short beeps to enter a command. If you wait longer than 30 seconds to enter a command, the FAX/MFC hangs up. If you enter an invalid command, theFAX/MFC beeps three times.

5Press 9 0 to reset the FAX/MFC when you finish.

6Hang up.

If your FAX/MFC is set to MANUAL mode, you can access your machine by waiting about 2 minutes, then entering the Remote Retrieval Access Code within 30 seconds.

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