Brother INTELLIFAX 820MC - Manual (Page 73)

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Distinctive Ringing
YOUR INFORMATION
What Is Distinctive Ringing?
Distinctive ringing is a service offered by telephone carriers that allows you to have
several different numbers on one line, each with its own distinctive ring. This way,
when you get an incoming call, you can identify what number is being called by the
ring pattern. Your local telephone carrier can provide you with more information
about this service. This service is usually offered as a monthly charge to your normal
phone bill.
Can My Fax Machine Utilize Distinctive Ringing?
Yes, it has a distinctive ringing function that allows you to register oiie additional
distinctive ring pattern. (See page 7-12.) The ring pattern you register should be for
the number you want to use as your dedicated fax number. Once you register the
pattern, your fax machine will be able to identify its own incoming calls and
automatically start to receive faxes, regardless of how you last set the answer mode.
You can only register one additional ring pattern.
Can I Change the Setting Later?
Yes, you can change or cancel the distinctive ringing setting anytime.
How Will the Fax Machine Treat All Other Distinctive Ringing?
It will act the way it normally does. In other words, the fax machine will treat all the
other unregistered, distinctive rings according to the machine’s answer mode setting
(MANUAL, AUTO, F/T, or MSG CTR). For instance, if a call comes in that is not for
your (registered) dedicated fax number, and the machine is set to MAN UAL, the fax
machine will respond as per the MANUAL mode.
HoIV Does the Distinctive Ringing Function Work?
When you receive an incoming call, the fax machine compares the ring pattern with
the one that is registered. If the two are identical, then the fax machine automatically
accepts the call as an incoming fax. Otherwhse, the fax machine will treat the call in
the usual way, depending on the machine’s answer mode setting (MANUAL, AUTO,
F/T, or MSG CTR). The function has 3 modes: (ON, SET, OFF). Set it to ON when you
want
to U 3 C it, and to OFF when you do not want to use it. Use the SET mode for
registering a number.
WhaFs the Advantage of Using the Distinctive Ringing Function?
By registering a ring pattern (see page 7-12) you may operate your fax machine in
the most efficient way possible should you require the distinctive ringing service.
With the distinctive function ON, you can receive your faxes automatically, and
people who call you on one of your other numbers do not have to talk to your fax
machine. It basically gives you two independent numbers by using only one line.
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