Radio Shack AFX-500, Owner'S Manual

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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 required
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 automatic
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 semiautomatic
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 or
shorter pause, have them adjust the dialing string accord-
ingly.
• The code string for semiautomatic mode is designed for
an answering machine set to answer after two rings. If
your answering machine is set to answer after more than
two rings, have the caller add a 6-second pause for each
additional ring.
• If the caller is calling long distance, have them add a four-
second pause to the beginning of the code string.