DSL Connection
In the event that you use a DSL modem: Connect the device to the slot intended for analogue telephones/fax machines! For additional information, please consult the operating manual of your DSL system. Ask your telephone or internet service provider if necessary.
ISDN Connection
Your device is an analogue fax device (Group 3). It is not an ISDN device (Group 4), and therefore it cannot be operated directly on an ISDN connection. In order to do this, you need either an analogue adapter or a connection for analogue terminals. Details for ISDN connections can be found in the instructions provided with the terminal adapter or the
Connecting Additional Devices
You can operate additional devices on a telephone line, such as cordless telephones, answering machines, modems or charge counters.
Using Additional Telephones (Easylink)
With the Easylink function you can control your device with additional telephones. To use this function, addi- tional telephones must be set to the tone dialling mode (DTMF/MFV tones) (for this purpose see the operating manual of your additional telephone).
Starting Fax Reception
If you pick up at an additional device and hear that you are receiving a fax (whistling tone or silence), you can start the fax reception by pressing *5 on the additional tele- phone or pressing o on the device.
Hang up the additional telephone when the ring tone changes. The device has accepted the reception of the fax message.
Taking Over the Line
If you pick up on an additional telephone and the device continues to ring or attempts to receive a fax, you can dis- connect the device from the line. Press ** on the additional telephone.
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Connection to the Device
You can connect additional devices directly to your device. Insert the telephone cable of the additional device into the Ï/EXT. socket
Connection to the Telephone Line
In order for the fax switch to function, the device must be first in the series if multiple devices are connected to the same telephone socket. Follow the correct order.
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Connection to the First Telephone
Socket
If you have multiple telephone sockets for the same telephone line, the device must be con- nected to the first telephone socket.
Using an External Answering Machine
Your external answering machine must have parallel recog- nition for accepting incoming calls. Consult your retailer.
For the best operation, the answering machine must be connected to the Ï/EXT. socket of the device. Select EXT/ answering machine mode as the fax reception mode (see also chapter on Setting the Fax Reception Mode, Page 39).
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Length of Outgoing Message
The outgoing message must be shorter than ten seconds. Avoid music in your announcement. If the external answering machine has a “conserv- ing function” (i.e. a function that changes the number of rings as soon as new messages have been recorded), deactivate this function.
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Answering Machine Records Fax Signals
If the external answering machine records fax signals, but your device cannot receive faxes, inspect the connection of the external answering machine
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