10. Help

10.3 When a function does not work, check here

10.3.1 Initial settings

Problem

Cause & Solution

I cannot hear a dial tone.

L If you used a splitter to connect the unit, remove the splitter and

 

connect the unit to the wall jack directly. If the unit operates

 

properly, check the splitter.

 

L Disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known

 

working telephone. If the working telephone operates properly,

 

contact our service personnel to have the unit repaired. If the

 

working telephone does not operate properly, contact your

 

telephone company.

 

L The power cord or telephone line cord is not connected. Check the

 

connections.

 

L If you connected the fax machine through a computer modem,

 

connect the fax machine directly to a telephone line jack.

 

 

I cannot make calls.

L The dialing mode setting may be wrong. Change the setting

 

(feature #13 on page 70, or page 76).

 

 

The unit does not work.

L Check the battery is installed correctly (page 17).

 

L Check the connections (page 19).

 

L Fully charge the battery (page 20).

 

 

The unit does not ring.

L The ringer volume is turned OFF. Adjust it (page 27, 28).

 

 

10.3.2 General

 

Problem

Cause & Solution

The unit displays “CHECK

L The paper is inserted halfway. Insert it correctly (page 91) and

PAPER” even though

press {START} to clear the message.

paper is inserted.

 

The other party complains

L FAX ONLY mode is set. Tell the other party the number is only used

they only hear a fax tone

for faxes.

and cannot talk.

L Change the receiving mode to TEL mode (page 51) or TAM/FAX

 

mode (page 52).

 

L If you use a Distinctive Ring service, make sure you have set the

 

same ring pattern assigned by the telephone company (page 55).

 

 

The {REDIAL/PAUSE}

L If this button is pressed during dialing, a pause will be inserted. If

button does not function

pressed immediately after a dial tone is obtained, the last number

properly.

dialed will be redialed.

 

 

The receiving mode does

L The Distinctive Ring is set (feature #31 on page 71).

not function properly.

 

 

 

During programming, I

L All or part of the number is the same as another code or ID.

cannot enter the code or

Change the number:

ID number.

– remote operation ID (code): feature #11 on page 69, or page

 

77,

 

– fax activation code: feature #41 on page 72,

 

 

For Fax Advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.

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