Installation
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Machine Settings
Answering Modes
The machine has a number of answering modes that determine how incoming calls
(both fax and voice) are handled. The current answering mode is shown on the dis-
play when the machine is in standby mode. The optimal mode varies depending on
how the machine is used and the external telephone devices connected to it. Review
the answering modes listed below, and then program the machine to the mode best
fitting the desired requirements. Speed access no. 10.
Auto Receive Mode (FAX): This is the best mode if the machine is connected to
a telephone line dedicated to fax communications. The machine will assume that
all incoming calls are faxes and automatically process them as such.
Manual Receive Mode (TEL): This is the best mode if the same telephone line is
used for voice and fax communications and the majority of incoming calls are
voice oriented. Each time someone calls, the machine will emit a ring like a
telephone (ring disabled if ISDN board is installed). The calls can be taken using
the optional external telephone connected to the machine. If a fax tone is heard
when the receiver is picked up, simply press the Start key to receive the fax. How-
ever, if someone is trying to send you a fax and the call goes unanswered, the
machine will not accept the fax transmission.
Telephone/Fax Automatic Switch Mode (T/F)*: The best mode if incoming calls
are a mixture of fax and voice communications. In this mode, the machine detects
whether or not the incoming call is fax or voice oriented. If the call is from another
facsimile machine, the machine switches to FAX and receives the message. If the
call is voice oriented, the machine will emit a ring like a telephone, and if the call
is not answered it will switch to the FAX to allow the calling party to send a fax
manually.
Telephone Answering Device/Fax Automatic Switch Mode (TAD)*: This mode
should be used if an answering machine is connected to the facsimile machine.
Like T/F, TAD detects whether or not the incoming call is fax or voice oriented. If
it is a fax, the machine will receive the message without activating the answering
machine. If the incoming call is a voice communication, the machine will ring as
it does when in TEL. If the call goes unanswered, the machine transfers the call to
the answering machine, allowing the calling party to leave a message. If the caller
decides to send a fax, the machine will automatically switch modes to receive the
fax.
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