Owner`s manual

9
RECEIVING FAXES
Most fax machines send a fax alert tone before transmitting a
fax. When the AFX-500 detects a fax alert tone, it automatical-
ly routes the call to the
FAX
and
FAX/MODEM
jacks.
Fax calls can also be routed using transfer codes or a distinc-
tive ring service (see “Using a Distinctive Ring Service” on
Page 8).
Using Transfer Codes
For fax machines that do not transmit alert tones, the caller
can enter a transfer code to route the call to the
FAX
and
FAX/
MODEM
jacks. You can tell callers how to enter the code be-
fore they fax you, or you can record the instructions on your
answering machine (see “Preparing an Answering Machine for
Use with the AFX-500” on Page 6).
Callers must follow these steps to transfer a call to the
FAX
and
FAX/MODEM
jacks.
1. Call the AFX-500.
2. When it answers, press # 1 1 on a touch-tone phone.
3. Press the fax machine’s START or SEND button.
You can also transfer a call yourself by pressing # 1 1 on any
touch-tone phone on the same line as the AFX-500. If you are
using a pulse (rotary) phone that is connected directly to the
AFX-500, dial 3 to transfer the call.
RECEIVING MODEM CALLS
Unlike most fax machines, most modems do not send an alert
tone. Modem calls must be routed using transfer codes or by
using a distinctive ring service (see “Using a Distinctive Ring
Service” on Page 8).
Note:
For modems that send an alert tone, you can set the
AFX-500 to detect the tone. See “V.25 Modem Tone Detec-
tion” on Page 16 or “Reverse Modem Tone Detection” on
Page 16.
Using Transfer Codes
To have the calling modem automatically send the require
d
transfer code, the caller must insert the code in the modem’
s
dialing string immediately following the phone number.
• To connect to the AFX-500 while it is set to automati
c
mode, add the following to the modem’s dialing string.
, # 1 1 , # 1 1 , # 1 1 , # 1 1
• To connect to the AFX-500 while it is set to semiautomati
c
mode, add the following to the modem’s dialing string.
, , , # 1 1 , # 1 1 , # 1 1 , # 1 1
Notes:
• A comma (,) in most modems’ dialing string inserts a two
-
second pause. If the caller’s modem uses a longer o
r
shorter pause, have them adjust the dialing string accord
-
ingly.
• The code string for semiautomatic mode is designed fo
r
an answering machine set to answer after two rings. I
f
your answering machine is set to answer after more tha
n
two rings, have the caller add a 6-second pause for eac
h
additional ring.
• If the caller is calling long distance, have them add a four
-
second pause to the beginning of the code string.