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5. Answering
Machine
Note: If your answering machine has a remote retrieval function, make sure the
code used to activate remote retrieval is different from the code used to activate
fax reception with an extension telephone (see page 62). If they are the same,
entering the code from an outside telephone to retrieve messages will cause the
fax machine to be activated.
How answering machine mode operates
While you are out, all of your incoming calls will be answered by your
answering machine and its outgoing message will play. Voice callers can
leave a message. During this time, your fax will quietly monitor the line. If your
fax detects a fax tone or a duration of silence greater than four seconds, it will
take over the line and begin reception.
♦ If the connection is not good or there is noise on the line, the answering
machine and/or fax machine may not respond properly.
♦ The call counter on your answering machine may indicate that voice
messages were received, when only fax messages were received.
♦ To prevent the fax from taking over the line and beginning reception if you
call in from an external phone or answer on an extension phone, press any
three keys (other than the code to activate fax reception, "5", "*", and "*")
on the dial pad of the phone. This can only be performed from a phone
capable of tone dialling.
When you return and turn off
your answering machine, be
sure to change the reception
mode back to FAX, TEL, or
TEL/FAX mode!
Optional A.M. Mode Settings
If necessary, you can use the following settings to improve the response of the
answering machine connection to incoming calls.
Quiet Detect Time
This function causes the fax machine to take over the line and begin reception
if a certain duration of silence is detected after the answering machine
answers.
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