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3.7 Receiving a fax
automatically – Auto
answer ON
3.7.1 Activating FAX ONLY mode
1 Press {FAX AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to
display the following.
FAX ONLY MODE
3 RINGS [V^]
L The display will show the ring setting in
FAX ONLY mode.
L The {FAX AUTO ANSWER} indicator is
ON.
2 If you wish to change the ring setting, press
{V} or {^} repeatedly to display the desired
setting, and press {SET}.
How faxes are received
When receiving calls, the unit will automatically
answer all calls and only receive fax documents.
If you have subscribed to a Distinctive
Ring service
See page 41.
3.8 Receiving a fax
manually – Auto answer
OFF
Use this mode with an extension telephone or
the optional handset unit.
3.8.1 Activating TEL mode
Set the unit to TEL mode by pressing {FAX
AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the
following.
TEL MODE
L The {FAX AUTO ANSWER} indicator is OFF.
Note:
L If 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 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,
{V}{^}
{SET}
{STOP}
{START}
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