5. Fax
5.9Receiving a fax automatically – Auto answer ON
5.9.1 Activating TAM/FAX mode
1Make sure feature #77 is set to “TAM/FAX” beforehand (page 65).
2Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.
TAM/FAX MODE
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} indicator on the base unit turns ON and uappears on
the cordless handset display.
LThe unit will play the
greeting message. You can record your own greeting message (page 54).
LThe remaining time for recording incoming messages will be displayed.
When the unit answers the incoming call, the greeting message will be heard through the speaker. If this feature is not required, turn OFF feature #67 (page 65).
LWhile an incoming call is being recorded, you can monitor it through the speaker (feature #67 on page 65).
LIf the unit announces the memory is full, erase unnecessary messages (page 55).
Activating TAM/FAX mode with the cordless handset
1.Press {j/OK}.
2.Select “Answer System”, then press {>}.
3.Select “Answer On”, then press {>}.
4.Press {ih}.
Note:
LMake sure feature #77 is set to “TAM/FAX” beforehand (page 65).
How phone calls and faxes are received
When receiving calls, the unit works as an answering machine and/or fax.
LIf the call is a phone call, the unit will record the caller’s message automatically.
LIf a fax calling tone is detected, the unit will receive the fax automatically.
Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call
The caller can leave a voice message and send a fax document during the same call. Inform the caller of the following procedure beforehand.
1.The caller calls your unit.
{j/OK}
{>}
Note:
{ih}
LThe answering machine will answer the call.
2.The caller can leave a message after the greeting message.
3.The caller presses {*}{9}.
LThe unit will activate the fax function.
4.The caller presses the start button to send a fax.
Ring setting in TAM/FAX mode
You can change the number of rings before the unit answers calls. You can choose from “2” (default), “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7” and “AUTO”. This setting can be changed by feature #06 on page 62.
LThe maximum recording time for incoming message can be changed (feature #10 on page 62).
“AUTO”: The unit answers after 2 rings when new messages have been recorded, and after 5 rings when there are no new messages. If you call your unit from outside to listen to new
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