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How answering machine mode operates
While you are out, all of your incoming calls will be answered by the
answering machine and its outgoing message will play. Voice callers
can leave a message. During this time, your fax will quietly monitor
the line. If your fax detects a fax tone or a duration of silence greater
than four seconds, it will take over the line and begin reception.
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If the connection is not good or there is noise on the line, the
answering machine and/or fax machine may not respond properly.
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The call counter on your answering machine may indicate that
voice messages were received, when only fax messages were
received.
Note: To prevent the fax from taking over the line and beginning reception
if you call in from an external phone or answer on an extension phone,
press any three keys (other than the code to activate fax reception, "5",
*
*
"
", and "
from a phone capable of tone dialling.
When you return and
turn off your answering
machine, be sure to
change the reception
mode back to FAX/TEL,
FAX, or TEL!
") on the dial pad of the phone. This can only be performed
Activating the Answering Machine Hookup
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