| 摘要 |
Apparatus (1) and methods are provided for determining if electronic mail is waiting on a network for a system user during automatic, or unattended, operation of the apparatus (1), for making the mail available within the apparatus (1), and for providing a visual indication, with the apparatus (1) disconnected from the network onto a hard drive within the apparatus (1) or by printing the mail through a printer (3). The visual indication, which is provided by illuminating an indicator light (22) or by providing information on a display unit screen (2), may also indicate that other types of messages have been sent to the apparatus (1).
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