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Using the MultiPASS With an Answering Machine
Follow these guidelines when using the MultiPASS with an answering machine.
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Set the answering machine to answer on the first or second ring.
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When recording the outgoing message on the answering machine:
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The entire message must be no more than 15 seconds long.
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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.”
Receiving Using the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection Feature: DRPD
Some telephone companies offer a Distinctive Ring Pattern (DRP) service whereby they assign two
or more telephone numbers with distinctive ring patterns to a single telephone line. If your phone
company offers such a service, you can have both a fax number(s) and a telephone number(s) for
your MultiPASS using only one telephone line.
Your MultiPASS will automatically monitor incoming calls and based on the distinctive ring
pattern, it will determine if the call is from a fax machine trying to send a document or from a
telephone trying to make a voice call.
Chapter 6 Receiving Faxes
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