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4. Fax
4.6Receiving a fax automatically – Auto answer ON
4.6.1 Activating FAX ONLY mode
1Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.
FAX ONLY MODE | [±] |
3 RINGS |
LThe display will show the ring setting in FAX ONLY mode.
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} light is ON.
2If you wish to change the ring setting, press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the desired setting, and press {SET}.
{A}{B}
{SET}
How faxes are received
When receiving calls, the unit will automatically answer all calls and only receive fax documents.
If you have subscribed to a Distinctive Ring service
See page 39.
4.7Receiving a fax manually – Auto answer
OFF
4.7.1 Activating TEL mode
Set the fax machine to TEL mode by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following.
TEL MODE
LThe {AUTO ANSWER} light is OFF.
{STOP}
{FAX START}
How to receive phone calls and faxes
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 {FAX START}.
CONNECTING...
3.Replace the handset.
LThe unit will start fax reception.
LIf you do not answer the call within 10 rings, the unit will temporarily switch to fax reception. The other party can then send a fax.
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