Using AUTO Mode

4. Receiving Faxes

Using AUTO Mode

To select AUTO mode, press

RESOLUTION/

RECEPTION MODE

(with no document in the

feeder) until [AUTO] appears in the display.

In AUTO mode, the machine automatically answers all calls on 4 rings and receives incoming faxes.

If you pick up the handset before the machine answers, you can talk to the other party and receive a fax as explained in Using MANUAL Mode below.

To change the number of rings on which the machine answers calls, change the “NUMBER OF RINGS” setting (p. 45).

The machine automatically reduces received faxes as needed to fit the paper. If you prefer to have all faxes printed at full size, change the “RECEIVE RATIO” setting (pp. 45 and 48).

Using MANUAL Mode

To select MANUAL mode, press

RESOLUTION/

RECEPTION MODE

(with no document in the

feeder) until [MANUAL] appears in the display.

In MANUAL mode, you must answer all calls (even faxes) by picking up the machine’s handset or an extension phone connected to the same line.

Answering with the machine’s handset

Important: If a document is loaded in the machine’s feeder, remove it before performing the steps below.

1When the machine rings, pick up the handset.

2If you hear a fax tone, wait until the display shows [RECEIVING] and then replace the handset.

If [RECEIVING] does not appear (or if you have set the Fax Signal Receive setting to NO (pp. 45, 47)),

press to begin reception.

3If the other party first speaks with you and then wants to send a fax,

press after speaking. (Press before the sender presses their Start key.)

When [RECEIVING] appears in the display, hang up.

Answering a call on an extension phone connected to the same line

1Answer the extension phone when it rings.

2If you hear a soft fax tone, wait until you hear pronounced, high-pitched fax tones, then hang up.

3If the machine doesn't respond, or if the other party first talks to you and then wants to send a fax, set the phone down (do not hang up), walk over to the machine, lift the

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Sharp UX-B800SE operation manual Receiving Faxes, Using Auto Mode, Using Manual Mode, Answering with the machine’s handset