DRPD
The recommendations above for connecting additional devices still apply if using Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD). The A1500 will only pick up calls made to the telephone number that has the Ring Pattern that it has learned. DRPD setup instructions may be found in the “Receiving Automatically in DRPD Mode” section of the Faxing chapter.
Connecting and Configuring Equipment
Deciding how to connect and configure equipment depends on the number of lines available and the intended usage. The main functions are:
•Fax
•Audio (including answering machines and voice messaging systems)
•Internet (includes data or bulletin board link)
If you only have a single line, then only one of these functions can be active at any one time.
If you have more than one line, then it may be advantageous to dedicate a line to a specific function. For example, with two telephone lines you can fax and browse the Internet at the same time.
Devices and Connections
This section describes four ways to connect the A1500 to a single telephone line with other equipment. Additional equipment connected to other lines is not shown.
Find the Diagram that shows the devices that you wish to connect to the same telephone line.
A. A1500 and Telephone (optional)
Telephone
Wall Jack
Telephone
B. A1500 Answering Machine and Telephone
Telephone
Wall Jack
Answering
machine Telephone
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C. A1500 Computer Modem (internal or external) and Telephone
Telephone
Wall Jack
PC Modem
Telephone
D. A1500, Computer Modem, Answering Machine and Telephone
Telephone
Wall Jack
PC Modem
Telephone
Sections A, B, C, or D that follow describe the Fax Receive Mode options on the A1500 necessary to get your desired functionality.
Changing A1500 FAX RECEIVE MODE
Set up as described in the “Control Panel Setup Button” section of the Common Procedures chapter.
