Chapter 4: Using the interfaces
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Using a phone or fax machine
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Sending or receiving a fax message
Handling delays
When sending or receiving fax messages over satellite, both fax units must be capable of handling
longer delays without timing out. Some fax machines have an Overseas mode, which enables the
unit to handle the long delays.
Sending a fax message
The fax machine must be connected to the Phone/Fax interface of the EXPLORER 500. Refer to
Before connecting to the Phone/Fax interface on page 54.
3.1 kHz Audio
must be used for an analog fax machine. Refer to Selecting the default outgoing call
type on page 52.
To send a fax from a fax machine connected to the EXPLORER 500, dial
00 <country code> <phone number> #
Example:
To send a fax to Thrane & Thrane in Denmark (+45 39558888),
dial
00 45 39558888 #
Receiving a fax message
An analogue fax machine connected to the EXPLORER 500 can only receive a fax with 3.1 kHz
Audio. Refer to Selecting the incoming call type on page 53.
Make sure the fax is sent to the 3.1 kHz Audio phone number and that 3.1 kHz Audio is enabled for
the Phone/Fax interface.
Note
If the default setting in the web interface is not 3.1 kHz Audio, you can dial 2 * before the
number, to force the connection to use 3.1 kHz Audio. For further information, see
Overriding the default outgoing call type on page 52.
