Brother Fax-615 - Manual (Page 70)

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Using the Activation Code:
When you are at the fax machine, you will probably answer incoming calls before your fax
machine or answering machine is programmed to pick up. If you answer a call and no one
seems to be on the line, assume it is a fax message. Do not hang np. You must activate
your fax machine to take over the call first. (If you are holding the fax handset, just press
STAET and hang up.) If you are on an extension or external phone, press *51 and wait for
your fax machine to respond before you hangup. After 3 seconds you will hear receiving
tones (chirps) through the handset. Then hang up. You can repeat the code as many times as
needed. Your fax machine will take over the call and print the fax message. If your caller wants
to talk before sending the fax, you can have a conversation first and then activate your fax
machine with the code.
The Remote Activation Code can also be used by your callers. When you are using a TAD, your
outgoing message (OGM) should end with the statement “to send a fax, press *51”. (See the
section on Connecting a Telephone Answering Device for more information.)
Using the Deactivation Code:
When your fax machine is in F/T mode, sometimes it will answer a call that is not fax calling
tones (a telephone call or manual fax). It will respond with a double ring (short, short) to alert
you to take over. Because it has already answered the call, only the fax machine will ring;
extension phones are no longer connected to the call. Pick up any phone except external phone
on the line.
To take over the call at the fax machine;
Pick up the handset of the fax machine and talk to the caller as usual. If no one is there or
someone is tr3nng to send you a manual fax, press the START key and replace the handset.
Your fax machine will display “receiving” and print the incoming fax message.
To take over the call at an extension phone:
Pick up the handset on another telephone and press #51 quickly during the silence
between the double ring pattern. When the fax machine hears the code it will stop ringing
and let you speak with the caller. If no one is on the line or someone is trying to send you a
manual fax, send the call back to the fax machine (*51).
Making the Remote Codes Easier to Use
You can change the codes at any time. It may be easier for you and your callers to press the same
key three times (Example: *** and ###). Although you can change the codes to any numbers
you want, try to avoid using digits for the Activation Code. The Remote Activation Code can
not match any number you dial. If you try to dial a phone number that includes the Activation
Code, your fax machine will go into receiving mode.
Troubleshooting
Sometimes other equipment on your phone line reserves a key that is in the Activation or
Deactivation code. (Some answering machines reserve the key.) If the code you use to
retrieve messages from your answering machine causes the line to be disconnected, try
changing the Remode Codes. Change *51 to ### and #51 to 999. The Remote Activation and
Deactivation Codes may not work with some telephone systems or telephone sets.
NOTE: If you accidentally pick up an extension phone when a fax message is being received,
you may disrupt the transmission or render some portions unreadable.
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