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<Answering
Machine>
When the call is a fax
After an incoming call rings, the machine receives the fax automatically.
When the call is a telephone call
The answering machine activates, enabling the caller to leave a message. If you pick up the
handset before the answering machine starts recording a message, you can talk with the
caller.
● You need to connect your answering machine to the machine beforehand.
● Set the answering machine to answer after a few rings.
● We recommend that you add approximately 4 seconds of silence at the beginning of the
message or set the maximum recording time to 20 seconds.
<Net Switch>
The machine distinguishes between fax and telephone calls. This mode is only available for
certain countries and requires subscription to a network switch service.
● You need to connect your telephone or the optional handset to the machine beforehand.
● Depending on the type of telephone connected to it, the machine may not be able to send or receive faxes
properly.
● If you are connecting an external telephone with fax functions, set the telephone to not receive faxes
automatically.
● If you pick up the telephone handset and hear a beep, the call is a fax. You can receive the fax just by using
the telephone to enter a specific ID number. Using a Telephone to Receive Faxes (Remote Reception)
(P. 182)
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Setting Up the Machine to Receive Faxes
1
Press and tap <Fax>.
● When the logon screen appears, use the numeric keys to enter the user name and password. Then select the
authentication server and press
. Logging on to Authorized Send(P. 45)
2
Tap <RX Mode>.
Faxing
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