Brother MFC 7000FC - Manual (Page 18)

Connections
The external TAD must be plugged into the left side d the MFC, into the jack labeled
EJCT. Your MFC cannot work pix^y if you plug the TAD into a wall j ack.
rt*- Plug the telephone line cord from the wall jack into the left side of the MFC,
in the jack labeled IINE.
li Plug the telephone line cord from your external TAD into the left side of the
MFC, in the jack labeled EXT. (Make sure this cord is connected to the TAD
at the TAD’S telephone line jack, and not its telephone set jack.)
3 Set your external TAD to four rings or less. (The MFC’s Ring Delay setting
does not apply).
Set the external TAD to answer calls.
^ Record the outgoing message on your external TAD (see below).
S Set the MFC’s Message Storage to VOICErEXT.
W'- Press [Model on the MFC until the FAX and F/T lights are on.
Outgoing Message (OGM)
Timing is important in recording this message.
^ Record five seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows
your MFC time to listen for the fax CNG tones of automatic transmissions
before they stop.)
Limit your speaking to 20 seconds.
8 End your 20-second message by giving your Remote Activation Code for
people sending manual faxes. For example:
“After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by pressing *51”
Connecting an External Telephone_______
Your MFC is equipped with a handset that you can use as a regular phone.
However, you can also connect a separate telephone (or telephone answering
device) directly to your MFC.
Connect the modular plug on the telephone’s line cord to the jack labeled EXT.
on the left side of the MFC.
Whenever this phone (or TAD) is in use, the screen displays EXT. TEL IN USE,
and, if the fax handset is lifted, an alarm sounds. To disconnect the call on the
external phone and switch to the fax, press [Speoker Phonej.