Set the TAD to answer calls.
Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device)

You may choose to connect an external answering device. However, when you have an external TAD on the same telephone line as the machine, the TAD answers all calls and the machine ‘listens’ for fax calling (CNG) tones. If it hears them, the machine takes over the call and receives the fax. If it does not hear CNG tones, the machine lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your caller can leave you a voice message.

The TAD must answer within two rings (the recommended setting is two rings). The machine cannot hear CNG tones until the TAD has answered the call, and with four rings there are only 8 to 10 seconds of CNG tones left for the fax ‘handshake’. Make sure you carefully follow the instructions in this guide for recording your outgoing message. We do not recommend using the toll saver feature on your external answering machine if it exceeds five rings.

Note

If you do not receive all your faxes, cut the Ring Delay setting on your external TAD.

Telephone and External devices

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(Example for Australia)

1 TAD

 

When the TAD answers a call, the LCD

 

shows Telephone.

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Improper Setup

 

DO NOT connect a TAD elsewhere on the same telephone line.

Connections

The external TAD must be connected as shown in the previous illustration.

a Set your external TAD to one or two rings. (The machine's Ring Delay setting does not apply.)

b Record the outgoing message on your external TAD.

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d Set the Receive Mode to External TAD. (See Choosing the correct Receive Mode on page 35.)

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