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Receiving Faxes
With a PC
If you have a
computer attached
to the same
telephone line, see
page 43.
Other
options
You need to subscribe
to Distinctive Ring
Service.
Setting the Distinctive
Ring pattern (feature
#31 on page 53)
Select the same ring pattern
assigned to the facsimile
number. (Default setting is B.)
A: Standard ring (one long ring)
B:Double ring (two short rings)
C: Triple ring (short-long-short
rings)
D: Other triple ring (short-short-
long rings)
To the
same line
2-number example
Telephone No.
(555-1111)
Facsimile No.
(555-1333)
Voice mail service
(Distinctive Ring)
You plan to answer
the calls yourself.
TEL mode (p. 38)
Turn AUTO ANSWER off by
pressing
.
AUTO ANSWER
When receiving calls:
You have to answer all calls
manually.
To receive a fax document,
press
for
each fax receiving.
FAX/START
Ring
Ring
Ring
Mostly phone calls
TEL/FAX mode
If you are near the
unit and want to
use it to receive
phone calls yourself
and faxes
automatically, see
pages 40 and 41.
AUTO ANSWER
When the fax machine
detects a call matching the
selected Distinctive Ring
pattern: The fax machine will
activate the fax function.
When the fax machine
detects other ring patterns:
The fax machine will operate
based on the AUTO
ANSWER setting.
Remote
fax activation
You can also
receive a fax using
an extension
telephone. While
hearing a fax
calling tone with an
extension
telephone, press
(pre-selected fax
activation code) to
receive a fax
(p. 44).
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