Sharp FO-2600 Operation Manual page 56

USING THE CONNECTION
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Note:
If your answering machine has a remote retrieval function, make sure the code used to
activate remote retrieval is different from the code used to activate fax reception with an
extension telephone (see "Receiving Documents" in Chapter 3). If they are the same,
entering the code from an outside telephone to retrieve messages will cause the fax
machine to be activated.
How the answering machine mode operates
While you are out, all of your incoming calls will be answered by your answering
machine and its outgoing message will play. During this time, your fax will quietly
monitor the line. If your fax detects a fax transmission, it will take over the line and
begin reception.
If the connection is not good or there is noise on the line, the answering machine
and/or fax machine may not respond properly.
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 "*") on the dial pad of the phone.
This can only be performed from a phone capable of tone dialling.
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Set your answering machine to auto
answer.
ANSWERING MACHINE CONNECTION
Ideally it should be set to answer on no
more than two rings.