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Handbook
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Answering Mode Options
The answering mode you choose depends on how you use
your fax machine and what telephone equipment is connected
to it. Read through the mode descriptions below, then follow
the instructions to change to the mode that best fits your
needs.
Auto Receive Mode [FAX]
If your fax machine is connected to a telephone line
reserved only for fax communications, use the Auto
Receive mode. Your fax machine assumes all incoming
calls are fax messages and automatically receives them.
Manual Receive Mode [TEL]
If you use the same line for both fax and telephone calls
and the majority of your incoming calls are telephone
calls, then the TEL answering mode is your best choice.
Each time someone calls, your fax machine rings like a
telephone—it does not automatically answer. You can
answer from either an external handset or telephone
connected to your fax machine. If you pick up the handset
and hear fax tones, press the Start key to receive the fax. If
you do not answer the phone and someone tries to send
you a fax message, your machine will not accept it.
Telephone/Fax Automatic Switch Mode [T/F]
When incoming calls are a mixture of fax and telephone
calls, your best choice is the Telephone/Fax mode. In this
mode, your fax machine detects whether the incoming call
is a fax or voice call. When the call is from another fax
machine, your machine switches to fax mode and
automatically receives the message. When the call is a
voice call, your fax machine rings like a telephone. If you
do not answer within 35 seconds, your fax machine
switches back to fax mode to allow the calling party to
send a fax manually.
