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 52.)

Fax only

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

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 pseudo/double-ring made by your machine.

(Also see F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) on page 52 and Ring Delay on page 52.)

Manual

Manual mode turns off all automatic answering functions unless you are using the Distinctive Ring feature.

To receive a fax in manual mode lift the handset of an external telephone or press Hook. When you hear fax tones (short repeating beeps), press Black Start or Color Start and choose Receive. 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 53.)

Receiving a Fax

External TAD

External TAD mode lets an external answering device manage your incoming calls. Incoming calls will be handled in one of 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 72.)

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