*4 To specify how the machine behaves when you do not answer an incoming call, go to the
*5 You can also receive fax when using an external telephone. For more details on the incoming call rings, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
For details about the ring start time, incoming ring time, and after ring option, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
Answer Mode
Select this mode to answer voice calls with an answering machine.
You must connect an external telephone* that has answer function.
* Depending on the connected telephone, you may not normally receive a fax.
If you are using an external telephone that has fax functions, disable the external telephone's auto receive functions.
*1 Set the answering machine to activate after a few rings.
*2 You can also receive fax when using an external telephone. For more details on the incoming call rings, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
Manual Mode
Select this mode when using the machine primarily for phoning.
A handset or an external telephone* must be connected to the machine.
You need to manually receive a fax.
* Depending on the connected telephone, you may not normally receive a fax.
If you are using an external telephone that has fax functions, disable the external telephone's auto receive functions.
*1 When Auto RX Switch is set to
*2 You can also receive fax when using an external telephone. For more details on the incoming call rings, see the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
DRPD (Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection) Mode
This mode assigns distinctive ring patterns to up to two phone numbers per telephone line. The machine automatically identifies incoming calls based on the ring pattern and sorts out whether an incoming call is a fax or voice call. Set the fax ring pattern that matches the ring pattern of your telephone company. Contact your telephone company for more information.
Changing the Receive Mode
Select the receive mode that you want to use.
NOTE
The external telephone:
- The machine may not be able to send or receive faxes properly, depending on the type of telephone connected to it.
1. Press [
] (FAX/COPY) to switch to the Fax mode screen.
2. Press [
] or [
] to highlight <RX Mode>, and then press [OK].
3. Press [
] or [
] to highlight the receive mode, and then press [OK].
If <Fax/Tel Auto Switch> is specified:
Proceed to specify the advanced settings. See the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
If you select <DRPD: Select Fax>:
Press [
] or [
] to highlight a ring pattern, and then press [OK].