4. Fax
Note:
LTo receive fax documents using the extension telephone, you must set the remote fax activation to ON (feature #41 on page 48) beforehand. The default setting is ON.
To stop receiving
Press {STOP}.
4.6.2 Activating TEL/FAX mode
1Make sure feature #73 is set to “TEL/FAX” beforehand (page 50).
2Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display “TEL/FAX MODE”.
L The {AUTO ANSWER} indicator turns OFF and rdisappears from the cordless handset display.
3The ringer volume setting should be ON (page 16).
Activating TEL/FAX mode with the cordless handset
1.{j/OK} i“Answer System” i{>}
2.“Answer Off” i{>} i{ih}
Note:
LMake sure feature #73 is set to “TEL/FAX” beforehand (page 50).
How phone calls and faxes are received
1.“INCOMING CALL” will be displayed but the unit will not ring.
2.The unit will wait for the duration of 2 rings before answering the call.
L The number of rings is determined by the “TEL/FAX delayed ring count” (feature #78 on page 50).
L During this time, an extension telephone (if connected to the same line) will ring.
3.The unit will answer the call and try to detect a fax calling tone.
When a fax calling tone is detected
The unit receives the fax automatically without ringing.
When a fax calling tone is not detected
A The unit will ring. You may answer the call.
L Callers will hear a ring back tone different from the one generated by the telephone company.
L An extension telephone (if connected to the same line) will not ring at this time. To answer the call with the extension telephone, lift the handset and press {*}{0} (default auto disconnection code) while the fax machine is ringing.
B If you do not answer the call, the unit will activate the fax function.
L Some fax machines do not generate fax calling tones when sending faxes, therefore the unit will
try to receive a fax even if no fax calling tone is detected.
Note:
LThe auto disconnection code can be changed in
feature #49 on page 49.
LEven when you answer a call with the extension telephone and press the auto disconnection code, the fax machine may activate the fax function depending on the type of an extension telephone. Press {STOP} on the fax machine to talk with the calling party.
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