call, the length of time the machine rings when it is a voice call, and the action the machine must take if no one answers a voice call.

Note

For details on the FAX/TEL AUTO SW settings, see “FAX/TEL AUTO SW” on page 95.

zIf You Have Subscribed to a Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) Service with Your Telephone Company (US and Canada only):

zSelect <DRPD>.

zWhen you receive a fax call: The machine will ring according to the ring pattern you have chosen and receive the fax automatically.

zWhen you receive a voice call: The telephone will ring according to the ring pattern you have chosen. Pick up the handset of your answering machine to answer the call.

Setting the Ring Pattern

Your telephone company will assign a distinctive ring pattern to each number when you order the DRPD service. Set the fax ring pattern that matches the pattern assigned by the telephone company.

zIf You Want Your Machine to Automatically Switch between Fax and Voice Calls by the Call Ring Patterns (Network Switch) (This setting is not available in some countries and regions.):

zSelect <NETWORK SWITCH>.

The machine identifies whether a call is fax or not by ringing tone and receives it.

zWhen you receive a fax call: The machine will ring and receive the fax automatically.

zWhen you receive a voice call: The telephone will ring. Pick up the handset to answer the call.

Note

zThe name of this service varies depending upon a country. The typical example is as follows:

Australia: NET SWITCH

New Zealand: FAX ABILITY

Finland: Own Ringing

zTo use this feature, you need to subscribe to a compatible service provided by your telephone company. Contact your telephone company for details.

„Setting the Receive Mode

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Press [FAX], then press [Menu].

Press [OK].

RECEIVE MODE SETWFAX ONLY MODE X

Use [] or [] to select the receive mode.

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