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When to use it

Use this mode when you
are using a computer
modem on the same line or
if you receive very few fax
messages. You can also use
this mode with Distinctive
Ringing.

For dedicated fax lines.
You can not receive a voice
call but you can call out.

This mode is for when

This mode is for when

This mode is for when

This mode is for when

This mode is for when
you are not using an

you are not using an

you are not using an

you are not using an

you are not using an
answering machine.

answering machine.

answering machine.

answering machine.

answering machine.
You can not have an

You can not have an

You can not have an

You can not have an

You can not have an
answering machine on

answering machine on

answering machine on

answering machine on

answering machine on
the same line, even if it

the same line, even if it

the same line, even if it

the same line, even if it

the same line, even if it
is  on a separate jack on

is  on a separate jack on

is  on a separate jack on

is  on a separate jack on

is  on a separate jack on
the same line. You can

the same line. You can

the same line. You can

the same line. You can

the same line. You can
not use the telephone

not use the telephone

not use the telephone

not use the telephone

not use the telephone
company’s Voice Mail in

company’s Voice Mail in

company’s Voice Mail in

company’s Voice Mail in

company’s Voice Mail in
this mode.

this mode.

this mode.

this mode.

this mode.

You must have an external
answering machine
plugged into the fax
machine for this mode to
work properly. It will not
work with the telephone
company’s Voice Mail
services. The TAD mode
can be set so you have time
to answer calls before the
TAD picks up. You do not
have to change modes
when you are in or out.

7. RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS

A) BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES

A) BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES

A) BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES

A) BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES

A) BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES

Selecting an Answer Mode

Selecting an Answer Mode

Selecting an Answer Mode

Selecting an Answer Mode

Selecting an Answer Mode

There are four different answer modes for your fax machine. You may choose the mode that best
suits your needs by pressing the Mode button repeatedly until you have changed the Auto and
F/T lights to the setting you want to use. For more detailed information about a particular mode,
please refer to the page number in the right column.

Note: the lighted indicators mean   = not selected  

 = is selected and lit

RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS    

BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES

How it works

You control the phone line
and must answer every
call yourself.

The fax machine
automatically answers
every call as a fax.

T h e   f a x   m a c h i n e
controls the line and
automatically answers
every call. If the call is a
fax it will receive the
fax. If the call is not a
fax it will ring for you to
pick up the call.

The answering machine
controls the phone line
and answers every call.
As soon as the TAD
answers, the fax machine
listens for fax tones. If it
hears them it will take
over the call and receive
the fax message.

Mode

1. Manual

Manual

Manual

Manual

Manual

(manual receive)

2. Fax

Fax

Fax

Fax

Fax

(automatic
receive)

3. F/T

F/T

F/T

F/T

F/T

(Fax/Telephone)

4. TAD

TAD

TAD

TAD

TAD

(External
T

T

T

T

Telephone
A

A

A

A

Answering
D

D

D

D

Device or
machine)

Light

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*NOTE: • In TAD mode the Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time settings on the fax machine do not

In TAD mode the Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time settings on the fax machine do not

In TAD mode the Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time settings on the fax machine do not

In TAD mode the Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time settings on the fax machine do not

In TAD mode the Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time settings on the fax machine do not
apply! The number of rings is set on the external answering machine, which overrides

apply! The number of rings is set on the external answering machine, which overrides

apply! The number of rings is set on the external answering machine, which overrides

apply! The number of rings is set on the external answering machine, which overrides

apply! The number of rings is set on the external answering machine, which overrides
the settings on the fax machine.

the settings on the fax machine.

the settings on the fax machine.

the settings on the fax machine.

the settings on the fax machine.

• In F/T mode you must set the Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. If you have extension phones on the

line, set the Ring Delay to 4 rings.

Fax

TAD

F/ T

Fax

TAD

F/ T

Fax

TAD

F/ T

Fax

TAD

F/ T