Brother International MFC-6650MC Users Manual - English - Page 53

5C H A P T E R F I V E Setup Receive 39 Basic Receiving Operations Select Answer Mode There are four different answer modes for your MFC. You may choose the mode that best suits your needs by pressing the Mode button repeatedly until you have changed the FAX and FAX/TEL lights to the setting you want to use. NOTE: The lighted indicators mean = not selected = is selected and lit. Mode 1. MANUAL (manual receive) Light FAX TAD Msg Ctr FAX/TEL How it works You control the phone line and must answer every call yourself. When to use it Use this mode when you are using a computer modem on the same line or if you receive very few fax messages. You can also use this mode with Distinctive Ringing. 2. FAX (automatic receive) 3. FAX/TEL* (fax and telephone) FAX TAD Msg Ctr FAX/TEL FAX TAD Msg Ctr FAX/TEL The MFC automatically answers every call as a fax. MFC controls the line and automatically answers every call. If the call is a fax it will receive the fax. If the call is not a fax it will ring (double ring) for you to pick up the call. For dedicated fax lines. You cannot receive a voice call but you can call out. You cannot have an answering machine on the same line, even if it is on a separate jack on the same line. You cannot use the telephone company's Voice Mail in this mode. * In FAX/TEL mode you must set the Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. If you have extension phones on the line, set the Ring Delay to 4 rings.