3. Fax

3.Replace the handset.

Note:

LTo receive fax documents using the extension telephone, make sure remote fax activation is turned ON (feature #434 on page 63) beforehand. The default setting is ON. The fax activation code can also be changed.

How to receive faxes with the optional handset unit

1.Lift the handset to answer the call.

2.When:

document reception is required,

a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or

no sound is heard,

press {START}.

LThe unit will start fax reception.

To stop receiving

Press {STOP}.

3.9Using the unit with an answering machine

3.9.1Setting up the unit and an answering machine

1Connect the answering machine (1). L Answering machine is not included. L Remove the stopper (2) if attached.

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2Set the number of rings on the answering machine to 4 rings or less.

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 unit to the desired receiving mode (page 36).

L If you set to FAX ONLY mode, change the ring setting in FAX ONLY mode to “5 EXT.TAM” (feature #210 on page 60).

6Check all or part of the following are not the same:

the remote access code of the answering machine

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