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8-10 Receiving Faxes Chapter 8
Receiving With an Answering Machine:
ANS.MACHINE MODE
Connecting an answering machine to your unit allows you to receive faxes and
telephone messages while you are out.
In ANS.MACHINE MODE, your unit allows the answering machine to answer incoming
calls, then listens for the fax tone and automatically receives the fax if it detects this
tone.
Setting ANS.MACHINE MODE
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For this mode, you need to connect an answering machine or a telephone with an
answering machine to your unit. (1 p. 2-5)
Follow this procedure to set the receive mode to ANS.MACHINE MODE:
1 Press Receive Mode to select
ANS.MACHINE MODE.
• After a few seconds, the LCD changes to this
Ex:
display:
Using Your Unit With an Answering Machine
Follow these guidelines when using your unit with an answering machine:
• Set the answering machine to answer on the first or second ring.
• When recording the outgoing message on the answering machine:
– The entire message must be no longer than 15 seconds.
– In the message, tell your callers how to send a fax. For example:
“Hello. I can’t answer the phone right now, but please leave a message after the
beep. I’ll return your call as soon as possible. If you would like to send a fax, press
the start button on your fax machine after you leave your message. Thank you.”
15:00 AnsMode
ANS.MACHINE MODE