5. Fax
activation is turned ON beforehand (feature #41 on page 64). The default setting is ON.
To stop receiving
Press {STOP}.
5.8.2 Activating TEL/FAX mode
1Make sure feature #73 is set to “TEL/FAX” beforehand (page 65).
2Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.
TEL/FAX MODE
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator on the base unit turns OFF and udisappears from the cordless handset display.
3The ringer volume setting should be ON (page 19).
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 setting” (feature #78 on page 66).
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:
LEven if you press the auto disconnection code, the fax machine will activate the fax function:
–If the extension telephone is connected to [EXT],
–Depending on the type of extension telephone,
press {STOP} on the fax machine to talk with the calling party.
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