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Using receive modes 5
Some receive modes answer automatically 
(Fax Only and Fax/Tel). You may want to 
change the Ring Delay before using these 
modes. (See Ring Delay uu page 33.)
Fax Only 5
Fax Only mode will automatically answer 
every call as a fax.
Fax/Tel 5
Fax/Tel mode helps you automatically 
manage incoming calls, by recognizing 
whether they are fax or voice calls and 
handling them in one of the following ways:
 Faxes will be automatically received.
 Voice calls will start the F/T ring to tell you 
to pick up the line. The F/T ring is a fast 
pseudo/double-ring made by your 
machine.
(Also see F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) 
uu page 33 and Ring Delay uu page 33.)
Manual 5
Manual mode turns off all automatic 
answering functions unless you are using the 
Distinctive Ring Receive feature.
To receive a fax in Manual mode lift the 
handset of the external telephone or press 
Hook. When you hear fax tones (short 
repeating beeps), press Start, and then press 
2 to receive a fax. You can also use the Easy 
Receive feature to receive faxes by lifting a 
handset on the same line as the machine.
(Also see Easy Receive uu page 34.)
External TAD 5
External TAD mode lets an external 
answering device manage your incoming 
calls. Incoming calls will be handled in the 
following ways:
 Faxes will be automatically received.
 Voice callers can record a message on the 
external TAD.
(For more information see Connecting an 
external TAD (telephone answering device) 
uu page 40.)