Brother INTELLIFAX 3550 - Manual (Page 82)

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Setting the Distinctive Ringing Function Setting the Distinctive Ringing Function Setting the Distinctive Ringing Function Setting the Distinctive Ringing Function Setting the Distinctive Ringing Function
This function is a one-time procedure to register a distinctive ringing number with your fax
machine. Your fax machine will answer the registered number automatically, simulating Fax
answer mode on a dedicated fax line. You can register only one
one one one one number. Do not try to set up Do not try to set up Do not try to set up Do not try to set up Do not try to set up
this function if you do not have the distinctive ringing service. It may cause your fax this function if you do not have the distinctive ringing service. It may cause your fax this function if you do not have the distinctive ringing service. It may cause your fax this function if you do not have the distinctive ringing service. It may cause your fax this function if you do not have the distinctive ringing service. It may cause your fax
machine to malfunction.
machine to malfunction. machine to malfunction. machine to malfunction. machine to malfunction.
This procedure is in two parts: First, you must put the fax machine in SET mode; D/R SET MODE
will be on the display screen. Second, you must wait for a friend to call the distinctive ringing
number so you can register the ringing pattern. When a call comes in, do not pick up the handset
until the fax display says PICK UP TO SET. Then pick up the fax handset. If the caller dialed your
distinctive ringing number, press the Start key and check that the display says REGISTERED
before you hang up. If the caller dialed the other number, press the Stop key and hang up to try
again.
Before you begin this function:
1. If your fax machine is connected to a telephone answering device or to the telephone company’s
Voice Mail system, disconnect it before you begin this function.
2. Have a friend ready to call your distinctive ringing number. Have a friend ready to call your distinctive ringing number. Have a friend ready to call your distinctive ringing number. Have a friend ready to call your distinctive ringing number. Have a friend ready to call your distinctive ringing number.
THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: KEYS TO PRESS
PICK UP TO SET
1. Press Function .
2. Press 6 .
3. Press 6 .
4. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right
arrow) to find the SET mode.
5. Press Set .
6. Press Stop .
NOTE: The display should say
D/R SET MODE . Also, the
answer mode lights will
flash. You must now wait
for someone to call the
distinctive ringing fax
number.
7. When the phone rings, listen
carefully to check that the ringing
pattern is the one you want to
register. If it is, wait (at least two
ring cycles) until the display says
PICK UP TO SET . Then pick up the
fax handset.
0 9 / 1 2 / 1 9 9 6 1 5 : 2 5
1 . T E M P . S E T T I N G S
6 . D I S T I N C T I V E
6 . T E L O P T I O N S
D I S T I N C T I V E : O F F
SELECT { } & SET
6 . D I S T I N C T I V E
D I S T I N C T I V E : S E T
D/R SET MODE
START TO SET
STOP TO CANCEL
DISTINCTIVE RINGING
RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS