Switching Temporarily to Tone Dialing (Fax)

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If your machine is set for pulse dialing, use the procedure below to switch to tone dialing to use information services (e.g., banks, airline reservations, and hotel reservations).


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  • To talk to the other party, you will need to connect the optional handset or an external telephone to the machine.
  1. Press [FAX].
  1. Press [Hook].

You can also lift the optional handset instead.

  • Make sure to confirm the dial tone before entering a fax number. If you enter the number before the dial tone is heard, the call may not be connected, or the wrong number may be dialed.
  1. Use - [numeric keys] to dial the required information service.
  1. When the recorded message of the information service answers, press [Tone] to switch to tone dialing.
  1. Use - [numeric keys] to enter the numbers requested by the information service.
  1. If you want to receive faxes, press [Start].
  • If you are using the external telephone, hang up the handset after pressing [Start].
  • If you are using the optional handset, hang up to disconnect the call.