Abstract: A facsimile machine is disclosed which can selectively set one of a plurality of receiving modes, such as a facsimile mode and a telephone mode, and is equipped with a power saving function. A facsimile machine equipped with a power saving function has a waiting state where only portions of the facsimile machine receive operating power and includes a receiving mode setting part for setting a message receiving mode, and a power saving control unit for determining whether or not a predetermined signal, associated with a set mode as a power saving reset signal is received and, if so, for resetting the power saving state, whereby power is supplied to the entirety of the facsimile machine. In a first preferred embodiment, the facsimile machine is controlled so that a calling signal is set as the power saving reset signal when a facsimile mode is set as the message receiving mode, and the power saving state is not reset with the calling signal when the telephone mode is set as the message receiving mode.