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 30.)

Fax Only

Fax Only mode will automatically answer every call as a fax.

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 to pick up the line. The F/T ring is a fast double-ring made by your machine.

(Also see Ring Delay on page 30 and F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) on page 30.)

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.

(Also see Easy Receive on page 31.)

Receiving a fax

External TAD

External TAD mode lets an external answering device manage your incoming calls. Incoming calls will be handled in the following ways:

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 35.)

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