Using Remote Codes; Using The Activation Code; Using The Deactivation Code - Brother MFC4450 Owner's Manual

MFC 4450/OP-US-5.0
RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS
REMOTE ACTIVATION

Using Remote Codes

The Remote Activation Code (*51) is used in F/T and TAD modes. The Deactivation
Code (#51) is used only in F/T mode.

Using the Activation Code

When you are at the MFC, you will probably answer incoming calls before your MFC
or answering machine is programmed to pick up. If you answer a call and no one
seems to be on the line, assume it is a fax message. Do not hang up. You
must
activate your MFC to take over the call first. If you are on an extension/external
press *51 and wait for your MFC to respond before you hang up. After
phone,
3 seconds you will hear receiving tones (chirps) through the handset of extension
phone. Then hang up. You can repeat the code as many times as needed. Your MFC
will take over the call and print the fax message. If your caller wants to talk before
sending the fax, you can have a conversation first and then activate your MFC with
the code.
The Remote Activation Code can also be used by your callers. When you are using a
TAD, your outgoing message (OGM) should end with the statement "to send a fax,
press *51". (See the section on Connecting a Telephone Answering Device for more
information.)

Using the Deactivation Code

When your MFC is in F/T mode, sometimes it will answer a call that is not fax calling
tones (a telephone call or manual fax). It will respond with a double ring (short,
short) to alert you to take over. Because the MFC has already answered the call, only
the MFC will ring, extension phones are no longer connected to the call. You can take
over the call at an extension phone using the Deactivation Code (#51).
Pick up the handset on another telephone and press #51 quickly during the
silence between the double ring pattern. When the MFC hears the code it will
stop ringing and let you speak with the caller. If no one is on the line or someone is
trying to send you a manual fax, send the call back to the MFC (*51).
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