4. Fax
4.5Selecting the way to use your fax machine
Depending on your situation, select the way you prefer to use your fax machine.
–Use as a telephone answering machine and/or fax (TAM/FAX mode)
–Use only as a fax (FAX ONLY mode)
–Use mostly as a telephone (TEL mode)
–Use as a telephone and/or fax (TEL/FAX mode)
4.5.1Use as a telephone answering machine and/or fax (TAM/FAX mode)
Your situation
You want to answer phone calls using the telephone answering machine and receive faxes automatically.
Setup
Set the fax machine to TAM/FAX mode (page 35) by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator on the base unit turns ON and rappears on the cordless handset display.
AUTO ANSWER
{FAX START}
Note:
LMake sure feature #77 is set to “TAM/FAX” beforehand (page 50).
LDo not connect an answering machine to the same telephone line. If connected, set the automatic answer feature to OFF by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.
How phone calls and faxes are received
If the call is a phone call, the fax machine will record the caller’s message automatically.
If a fax calling tone is detected, the fax machine will receive the fax automatically.
4.5.2 Use only as a fax (FAX ONLY mode)
Your situation
You have a separate telephone line just for faxes.
Setup
Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode (page 35) by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator on the base unit turns ON and rappears on the cordless handset display.
AUTO ANSWER
Note:
LMake sure feature #77 is set to “FAX ONLY” beforehand (page 50).
How faxes are received
All incoming calls will be answered as faxes.
4.5.3Use mostly as a telephone (TEL mode)
Your situation
You want to answer calls by yourself. If a fax call is received, you must receive the fax manually.
Setup
Set the fax machine to TEL mode (page 33) by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator on the base unit turns OFF and rdisappears from the cordless handset display.
AUTO ANSWER
Note:
LMake sure feature #73 is set to “TEL” beforehand (page 50).
How to receive phone calls and faxes
You have to answer all calls manually.
To receive a fax, press {FAX START}.
4.5.4Use as a telephone and/or fax (TEL/FAX mode)
Your situation
You want to answer phone calls yourself and receive faxes automatically without rings.
Setup
Set the fax machine to TEL/FAX mode (page 34) by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly.
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