Why does the machine answer when receiving a call?

If it detects fax tones, it will go into the receive mode. If it does not hear fax tones, it remains silent and allows the caller to leave a voice message on the answering device. In this setting, the FAX/MFC will not answer incoming calls automatically (unless using Distinctive Ringing feature).

What should I do if I get a voice call on my answering machine?

If the call is voice, it signals you with a double ring that is different from the phone company ring. This setting is the only one that can be used with an external answering machine.

Do You Say Your Name when answering a cell phone?

Since cell-phone calls tend to be more informal than calls to a business or land line, you don’t need to say your name when answering the call. Ask why the person is calling. If you don’t know the person, be polite by saying “How can I help you today?” or “What can I do for you?” If you do know the person, you can say something like “What’s up?”

How does an answering machine work with AMD?

With AMD you can determine if a human, answering machine or fax machine has picked up an outbound voice API call. Once AMD has executed and made its decision, the caller is connected to the callee.

How can I call my answering machine without answering it?

First, disconnect the main base unit or the home phone from the phone socket. Then, using your cell phone, call on your number without answering the phone. Next, count the number of rings until the machine receives the call.

Why does my answering machine have no dial tone?

Checked all handsets all have a dial tone. AC Adapter is the “power supply” for the main base unit. Usually it is the square-shaped thing that plugs into the power outlet (AC socket). When you unplug it from the main base and the wall, then the system will not function (since it has no power).

Why is it important to have an answering machine?

If you are busy or away from home and you are not able to pick up calls that you need to attend, an answering machine is the best solution. They help us to communicate and connect to the callers through their messages stored in the system. However, there are situations when these devices fail to work properly.

Why does my answering machine ring when I fax?

Ring delay is the number of times the unit and all extension phones will ring before the unit answers the call. If the call is a fax, it prints the fax. If the call is voice, it signals you with a double ring that is different from the phone company ring. This setting is the only one that can be used with an external answering machine.