AFX-300 Deluxe Automatic Fax/Data Switch
(430-1245) Basic Programming Faxback Doc. # 19566
The following sections provide you with the basic instructions for
programming the AFX-300's special features from a local (extension) or
remote touch-tone phone.
NOTES: You must correctly enter a 2-digit access code each time you
program the AFX-300. The AFX-300's access code is preset to 99.
To change the code or reset the AFX-300 to the default code, see
"Changing the Access Code" on Page 34 and/or below.
You can only enter one program command per call from a remote phone
or from an extension on the same line.
Do not set the AFX-300 so both its TAD and FAX jacks are turned off
at the same time. If you do, you might not be able to turn on
either one remotely. You must use a touch-tone phone on the same
line as your AFX-300 to turn on either jack (see "Programming from
an Extension Phone".
If you connected a programmable TAD to the same line as the AFX-300
the TAD might respond to programming commands intended for the
AFX-300. If you are using an extension phone, disconnect or turn
off the TAD during programming, then reconnect it when you finish.
If you are using a remote phone, turn off the TAD jack before you
program the other settings (see "Turn On/Off the TAD Jack" and/or
below).
Programming from an Extension Phone
NOTE: It is not unusual to hear beeping/buzzing or the operator's voice on
the line as you program the AFX-300 from an extension phone.
1. Pick up any phone on the same line as the AFX-300, except the built-in
phone (if any) on your fax machine.
2. Press 1, *, then the 2-digit access code. The AFX-300 beeps once.
NOTE: If you enter the access code incorrectly, simply try again.
3. Enter a remote command by pressing * then the number(s) for the
desired command. The AFX-300 beeps either two or three times,
depending on the command you entered. See "Program Command
Descriptions"or below.
4. Hang up the phone.
NOTE: To program another feature, repeat these steps.
Programming from a Remote Phone
1. Dial the phone number of the line connected to the AFX-300.
2. Within 10 seconds after the TAD answers, or within 5 seconds after the
AFX-300 answers, press 1, *, then the 2-digit access code. The AFX-300
beeps once.
NOTES: If the AFX-300 answers, the phone stops ringing and you might
not hear any other sound.
If you enter the access code incorrectly or do not enter it in
time, the AFX-300 automatically disconnects the call. If this
happens, hang up and start over again from Step 1.
3. Enter a remote command within 10 seconds by pressing * then the
number(s) for the desired command. The AFX-300 beeps either two or
three times, depending on the command you entered. See "Program
Command Descriptions".
NOTE: If you enter the programming command incorrectly or do not enter
it in time, the AFX-300 automatically disconnects the call. If
this happens, hang up and start over again from Step 1.
4. Hang up the phone.
NOTE: To program another feature, repeat these steps.
PROGRAM COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS
Each of the following sections describes a different AFX-300 special
feature and explains how to turn on, turn off, or change that feature when
you follow the steps listed in "Basic Programming Instructions", see above.
The beginning of each section includes this basic information:
Touch-Tone Command(s) - lists the specific touch-tone command sequence you
enter to turn on, turn off, or change that feature
while programming the AFX-300.
AFX-300 Response - tells you how the AFX-300 responds when you
correctly enter the appropriate touch-tone command
sequence.
Default Setting - lists the default setting for that feature.
NOTE: For all special features except "Changing the Access Code" and
"Changing the Ring Number Setting," the same touch-tone command is
used to both turn on and turn off that feature. You can tell whether
the feature is turned on or off by the AFX-300's response (two or
three beeps).
Changing the Access Code
Touch-Tone Command: * 1, then any 2-digit number from 00-99.
AFX-300 Response: 2 beeps
Default Setting: 99
For built-in security against accidental or unwanted changes to its
settings, the AFX-300 requires you to enter a 2-digit access code each time
you program it. The access code is preset to 99, but you can change the
code to one you can easily remember.
Note: If you change the access code then forget it, you can reset the
AFX-300 to accept the default access code of 99. To do this, insert a
small, pointed object (such as a straightened paper clip) into RESET on the
bottom of the AFX-300 and press it gently.
Changing the Ring Number Setting
Touch-Tone Command: * 2, then any number from 1-7 (rings).
AFX-300 Response: 2 beeps
Default Setting: 5 rings (+ 2 rings for a maximum of 7 rings).
The AFX-300 is preset to answer incoming calls after 5 rings, but you can
set it to answer after as few as 1 or as many as 7 rings. This is
especially useful if you connected a TAD to the AFX-300, or if you need
time to get to the phone to answer calls in person.
First Number Distinctive Ring
Touch-Tone Command: * 3
AFX-300 Response: 2 beeps = On
3 beeps = Off
Default Setting: On
If you subscribe to first number distinctive ring service through your
phone company, the AFX-300 is preset to automatically switch calls to your
fax machine/fax modem if it detects the first number's distinctive ring
pattern. If you subscribe to this service but do not want the AFX-300 to
transfer that number's calls to your fax Machine/fax modem, you can turn
this feature off.
Second Number Distinctive Ring
Touch-Tone Command: * 4
AFX-300 Response: 2 beeps = On
3 beeps = Off
Default Setting: Off
If you subscribe to second number distinctive ring service through your
phone company, the AFX-300 is preset to automatically switch calls to your
data modem if it detects the second number's distinctive ring pattern. If
you subscribe to this service but do not want the AFX-300 to transfer that
number's calls to your data modem, you can turn this feature off.
Turn On/Off the FAX and MODEM Jacks
Touch-Tone Command: * 5
AFX-300 Response: 2 beeps = On
3 beeps = Off
Default Setting: On
The AFX-300 is preset to automatically switch fax or data calls to your fax
machine/fax modem or data modem, but it also lets you turn off the FAX and
MODEM jacks (together). This is useful if you are expecting only voice
calls, and want all calls to be routed to the AFX-300's TAD jack.
Turn On/Off the TAD Jack
Touch-Tone Command: * 6
AFX-300 Response: 2 beeps = On
3 beeps = Off
Default Setting: On
The AFX-300's TAD jack is automatically turned on, so you can easily plug
in a TAD and begin using the AFX-300. If the TAD you connected is also
programmable (by touch-tones), the AFX-300 lets you turn off its TAD jack
to prevent the connected TAD from answering calls (even though the TAD
might be turned on and set to answer calls) or interfering with touch-tone
commands meant for the AFX-300. You might also want to turn off the TAD
jack if you did not connect a TAD.
Turn On/Off the Fax Password
Touch-Tone Command: * 7
AFX-300 Response: 2 beeps = On
3 beeps = Off
Default Setting: Off
Preset Password (when turned on) = 1 # 9 9
The AFX-300 is preset to automatically switch incoming fax calls to your
fax machine/fax modem. For privacy or selective use, you can set the
AFX-300 to require a preset password before it accepts fax calls.
NOTES: If you turn on this feature, be sure to give the password to any
callers from whom you want to receive faxes.
The caller must enter the fax password within 5 seconds after the
AFX-300 answers or within 20 seconds after the TAD answers (if
connected). Otherwise, the AFX-300 automatically transfers the
call to its MODEM jack, even if you did not connect a data modem.
The AFX-300's fax password is preset to 1 # 9 9. You cannot change
the password.
Route Data Modem Calls to the FAX Jack
Touch-Tone Command: * 8
AFX-300 Response: 2 beeps = On
3 beeps = Off
Default Setting: Off
The AFX-300 is preset to route incoming data modem calls to its MODEM jack,
but you can set it so both incoming fax and data modem calls are routed
only to the FAX jack. This is especially useful if you connected a combined
fax/data modem to the AFX-300.
Automatic Modem Detection (AMD)
Touch-Tone Command: * 9
AFX-300 Response: 2 beeps = On
3 beeps = Off
Default Setting: Off
If you connected both a TAD and a data modem to the AFX-300, you can turn
on the AFX-300's AMD feature so the AFX-300 can detect an incoming data
modem call and automatically switch the call to your data modem.
(EB 1/15/96)