6. Fax
L If a fax calling tone is detected, the unit will receive the fax automatically. Note: L By default, the unit reduces the size of the received document to 92% when printing (See feature #36 on page 69 for details).
6.9 Receiving a fax automatically � Auto answer ON
6.9.1 Activating TAM/FAX mode
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Make sure feature #77 is set to �TAM/FAX� beforehand (page 70). Press {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following. TAM/FAX MODE L The {AUTO ANSWER} indicator on the base unit turns ON. L The remaining time for recording incoming messages will be displayed.
Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call The caller can leave a voice message and send a fax document during the same call. Inform the caller of the following procedure beforehand. 1. The caller calls your unit.
L The answering machine will answer the call. 2. The caller can leave a message after the greeting message. 3. The caller presses {*}{9}. L The unit will activate the fax function. 4. The caller presses the start button to send a fax.
Note: L The maximum recording time for incoming message can be changed (feature #10 on page 67). L While an incoming call is being recorded, you can monitor it through the speaker. If this feature is not required, set feature #67 to OFF (page 70). L If the unit displays the memory is full, erase unnecessary messages (page 62).
Ring setting in TAM/FAX mode You can change the number of rings before the unit answers calls. You can choose from �2� (default), �3�, �4�, �5�, �6�, �7�, �8�, �9�, �TOLL SAVER� and �RINGER OFF�. This setting can be changed by feature #06 on page 67. �TOLL SAVER�: The unit answers after 2 rings when new messages have been recorded, and after 4 rings when there are no new messages. If you call your unit from outside to listen to new messages (page 64), you will know that there are no new messages when the unit rings for the 3rd time. You can then hang up without being charged for the call. Note: L To turn the ringer OFF for the handset, see page 24.
How phone calls and faxes are received When receiving calls, the unit works as an answering machine and/or fax. L If the call is a phone call, the unit will record the caller�s message automatically.
