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5 Chapter 5 CONVENIENT METHODS OF USE This chapter explains convenient features that can be used to send a document, as well as features that expand the range of use of the fax machine such as connecting an extension phone. CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE You can connect a telephone to the machine and use it as an extension phone to place and receive calls like any normal phone. You can also activate fax reception from the phone (remote operation). Note • If you connect a combination telephone/answering machine to the machine, you will not be able to use the answering machine function. • The extension phone must be directly connected to the machine's extension phone jack as explained below. CONNECTING AN EXTENSION PHONE 1 Insert the end of the extension phone cord into the extension phone jack on the rear of the machine. Make sure you hear a "click" sound indicating that the cord is securely connected. Extension phone jack SENDING A FAX AFTER TALKING ON THE PHONE (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) If the other fax machine is set to manual reception, you can talk to the other party and then send a fax without breaking the connection. This procedure is called manual transmission. Note Automatic redialing ("If the receiving party is busy" (p.15)) will not take place if the line is busy. 1 Make sure that the machine is in fax mode. SCAN FAX JOB STATUS DATA LINE DATA CUSTOM SE When the [FAX] key light is on, the machine is in fax mode. If the light is not on, press the [FAX] key. 2 Place the original. (p.10) Note If you have loaded the original on the document glass, you can only send one page by manual transmission. 3 Select the original size, resolution, exposure, and other settings as needed. • Manually setting the original size (p.20) • Selecting the resolution (p.21) • Selecting the exposure (p.22) 4 Lift the extension phone. Or, you can press the [SPEAKER] key. ("ON-HOOK DIALING" (p.11)) 61