Answering a Phone Call on the Machine

Connect an external telephone to use the machine as a telephone. You can listen for the sender's voice on the receiver before receiving a fax.

You can switch the reception mode automatically based on the time of the day.
When receiving a call using a line other than the standard G3 line (G3-2 or G3-3), the machine always receives faxes using Auto Reception.

Note

An external telephone is required to use this machine as a telephone.
(mainly North America)
- You can also use the optional handset as an external telephone.

Selecting the Reception Mode

You can specify the reception mode in the following settings.

Settings screen type: Standard
[Fax Settings][Reception Settings][Reception Mode Settings]
Reception Settings (Standard)
Settings screen type: Classic
[Fax Settings][Reception Settings] tab [Reception Mode]
Reception Settings

Fax usage status	Suitable reception mode
You also receive a phone call	Manual Reception The machine rings the telephone when it receives an incoming call. Pick up the receiver to answer the phone. If the phone call is from a fax machine, check that your machine is in the Fax mode and an original is not placed, press [Start], and then put down the receiver.
You only receive faxes	Auto Reception The machine answers all incoming phone calls and receives faxes automatically. Use this setting on a dedicated fax line.

Fax usage status

Suitable reception mode

You also receive a phone call

Manual Reception

The machine rings the telephone when it receives an incoming call. Pick up the receiver to answer the phone. If the phone call is from a fax machine, check that your machine is in the Fax mode and an original is not placed, press [Start], and then put down the receiver.

You only receive faxes

Auto Reception

The machine answers all incoming phone calls and receives faxes automatically. Use this setting on a dedicated fax line.