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Using Answer Modes 6
Some answer modes answer automatically
(Fax Only and Fax/Tel). You may want to
change the ring count before using these
modes see page 42.
Fax Only 6
Fax only mode will automatically answer
every call as a fax.
Fax/Tel 6
Fax/Tel mode helps you automatically
manage incoming calls, by recognizing
whether they are fax or voice calls and
dealing with 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
double ring made by your machine.
Also see F/T Ring Time on page 42 and Ring
Count on page 42.
Manual 6
Manual mode turns off all automatic
answering functions unless you are using the
Unique Ring Receive feature.
To receive a fax in manual mode press Start
when you hear fax tones (short repeating
beeps). You can also use the Ext. Tel. RX
feature to receive faxes by lifting a handset on
the same line as the machine.
Also see Ext. Tel. RX on page 43.
External TAM 6
External TAM mode lets an external
answering machine manage your incoming
calls. Incoming calls will be dealt with in one
of the following ways:
Faxes will be automatically received.
Voice callers can record a message on the
external TAM.
For more information see Connecting an
external TAM (telephone answering
machine) on page 50.