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Remote Activation Code
If you answer a fax call on an extension or external telephone, you can tell your machine to receive it by pressing the Remote Activation Code *51 (*91 for New Zealand). Wait for the chirping sounds then replace the handset.
If you answer a fax call at the external telephone, you can make the machine receive the fax by pressing pressing the buttons in the following table.
| Applicable Models | To make the machine receive the fax |
|---|
| 2-Line LCD models | Start |
| Touchscreen LCD models | Fax Start and then Receive |
Remote Deactivation Code
If you receive a voice call and the machine is in F/T mode, it will start to sound the F/T ring (fast double-ring) after the initial ring delay. If you pick up the call on an extension telephone you can turn the F/T ring off by pressing #51 (#91 for New Zealand) (make sure you press this between the rings).
If the machine answers a voice call and fast double-rings for you to take over, you can take the call at the external telephone by pressing the button in the following table.
| Applicable Models | To make the machine receive the fax |
|---|
| 2-Line LCD models | Hook |
| Touchscreen LCD models | Pickup |
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