Chapter 5
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 35.)
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 F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) on page 35 and Ring Delay on page 35.)
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 Black Start or Color Start, and choose Receive to receive the 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 36.)
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 40.)
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