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4.8 Using the unit with an
answering machine
4.8.1 Setting up the unit and an answering
machine
1
Connect the answering machine (1).
L Answering machine is not included.
L Remove the stopper (2) if attached.
2 Set the number of rings on the answering machine to
less than 4.
L This will allow the answering machine to answer
the call first.
3 Record a greeting message on the answering
machine.
L We recommend you record a message up to 10
seconds long, and not to pause for more than 4
seconds during the message. Otherwise, both
machines will not function correctly.
4 Activate the answering machine.
5 Set the unit to the desired receiving mode (page 24).
L If you set to FAX ONLY mode, change the ring
setting in FAX ONLY mode to “5 EXT. TAM”
(feature #06 on page 31).
6 Check all or part of the following are not the same:
– the remote access code of the answering
machine
– the fax activation code (feature #41 on page 34)
– remote access to Phone Companies Voice Mail
(if you subscribed)
Note:
L If the call is a phone call, the answering machine will
record voice messages.
If a fax calling tone is detected, the fax machine will
receive a fax automatically.
Receiving a voice message and fax document in one
call
The caller can leave a voice message and send a fax
document during the same call. Inform the caller of the
following procedure beforehand.
1. The caller calls your unit.
L The answering device will answer the call.
2. The caller can leave a message after the greeting
message.
3. The caller presses {*}{#}{9} (pre-selected fax
activation code).
L The unit will activate the fax function.
4. The caller presses the start button to send a
document.
Note:
L To use this feature, make sure remote fax activation
is turned ON (Feature #41 on page 34). The fax
activation code can also be changed.
L If there is no room left in memory of your answering
machine, the unit may not be able to receive
documents. See the operating instructions of the
answering machine and erase unnecessary
messages.
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