4. Fax
4.7Receiving a fax automatically – Auto answer ON
4.7.1 Activating FAX ONLY mode
Set the fax machine to FAX ONLY mode by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.
FAX ONLY MODE
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} light is ON.
How faxes are received
When receiving calls, the unit will automatically answer all calls and only receive fax documents.
Note:
LThe number of rings before a call is answered in FAX ONLY mode can be changed (feature #06 on page 42).
4.8Using the unit with an answering machine
4.8.1Setting up the fax machine and an answering machine
1Connect the answering machine. L Remove the stopper (1).
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Answering machine (Not included)
2Set the number of rings on the answering machine to less than 4.
L This will allow the answering machine to answer the call first.
3Record a greeting message on the answering machine.
L We recommend you record a message up to 10 seconds long, and not to pause for more than 4 seconds during the message. Otherwise, both machines will not function correctly.
4Activate the answering machine.
5Set the fax machine to the desired receiving mode (page 34, 35).
L If you set to FAX ONLY mode, change the ring setting in FAX ONLY mode to more than 4 (feature #06 on page 42).
6Check all or part of the followings are not the same:
–the remote access code of the answering machine
–the fax activation code (feature #41 on page 43)
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