6.8 Receiving a fax manually –Auto answer OFF
RA4 or letter size recording paper can be used.

6.8.1 Activating TEL mode

1Make sure feature #404 is set to “TEL” beforehand
(page 64).
2Press MFax Auto AnswerN repeatedly to display
“TEL MODE”.
RThe MFax Auto AnswerN light turns OFF.
Fax Auto
Answer
MStartN
Note:
RIf 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.
How to receive phone calls and faxes with the
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 MStartN, and then M2N.
3. Replace the handset.
Note:
RTo stop receiving, see page 79.
How to receive faxes with an extension telephone
If you have another telephone connected to the [EXT]
jack or the same line (extension telephone), you can use
the extension telephone to receive faxes.
1. When the extension telephone rings, lift the handset
of the extension telephone.
2. When:
– document reception is required,
– a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or
– no sound is heard,
press MGN MBN M9N (default fax activation code)
firmly.
3. Replace the handset.
Note:
RTo stop receiving, see page 79.
RTo receive fax documents using the extension
telephone, make sure remote fax activation is turned
ON (feature #434 on page 66) beforehand. The
default setting is ON.

6.8.2 Activating TEL/FAX mode

1Make sure feature #404 is set to “TEL/FAX”
beforehand (page 64).
2Press MFax Auto AnswerN repeatedly to display
“TEL/FAX MODE”.
RThe MFax Auto AnswerN light turns OFF.
3The ringer volume setting should be ON (page 23).
Fax Auto
Answer
MStopN
How phone calls and faxes are received
1. “INCOMING CALL” will be displayed but the unit will
not ring.
2. The unit will wait for the duration of 2 rings before
answering the call.
RThe number of rings is determined by the “TEL/
FAX delayed ring count” (feature #212 on
page 64).
RDuring this time, an extension telephone will ring.
3. The unit will answer the call and try to detect a fax
calling tone.
When a fax calling tone is detected
The unit receives the fax automatically without
ringing.
When a fax calling tone is not detected
A The unit will ring 3 times. You may answer the call.
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