HP 6500 - E709q, 6500 - E709n, 6500 - E709a manual Set up the device with a computer DSL/ADSL modem

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4.If your modem software is set to receive faxes to your computer automatically, turn off that setting.

NOTE: If you do not turn off the automatic fax reception setting in your modem software, the device will not be able to receive faxes.

5.Turn on the Auto Answer setting.

6.(Optional) Change the Rings to Answer setting to the lowest setting (two rings).

7.Run a fax test.

When the phone rings, the device automatically answers after the number of rings you set in the Rings to Answer setting. The device begins emitting fax reception tones to the sending fax machine and receives the fax.

If you encounter problems setting up the device with optional equipment, contact your local service provider or vendor for further assistance.

Set up the device with a computer DSL/ADSL modem

If you have a DSL line and use that phone line to send faxes, follow these instructions to set up your fax.

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Telephone wall jack

Parallel splitter

DSL/ADSL filter

Connect one end of the phone jack that was supplied with the device to connect to the 1-LINE port on the back of the device. Connect the other end of the cord to the DSL/ADSL filter.

You might need to connect the supplied phone cord to the adapter provided for your country/region.

Computer

Computer DSL/ADSL modem

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