AFX-300 Deluxe Automatic Fax/Data Switch
(430-1245)                 Operation                  Faxback Doc. # 19569

An incoming call on the phone line connected to the AFX-300 can be answered
in any of the following ways:

    If you connected an answering machine (TAD) to the AFX-300, you can let
    the TAD answer the call (see "Using a TAD with the AFX-300" on Page 19,
    and/or below).

    You can answer the call in person by picking up any phone on the same
    line as the AFX-300 (see "Answering Calls in Person" on Page 22, and/or
    below).

    You can let the AFX-300 automatically answer the call (see "Letting the
    AFX-300 Answer Calls" on Page 23, and/or below).

Regardless of how a call is answered, if the call is from a fax machine,
fax modem, or data modem, the AFX-300 automatically directs the call to the
proper device.  After the call ends, the AFX-300 automatically resets to
answer the next call.

NOTES:  The POWER/IN USE indicator flashes slowly when the AFX-300 is in
        use.

        If you connected both a TAD and a data modem to the AFX-300, be
        sure to turn on the AFX-300's automatic modem detection feature.

        If you subscribe to first number distinctive ring service from your
        telephone company, the AFX-300 is preset to automatically transfer
        calls to your fax machine/fax modem, whether the call is a voice
        call or a call from a fax machine/fax modem or data modem.

        If you have two phone lines and subscribe to a call roll-over
        feature from your telephone company, a fax call might roll over to
        the other line (the line not connected to the AFX-300) when your
        fax line is busy.  If this happens, the AFX-300 cannot direct that
        call to your fax machine/fax modem.

        If a caller's fax machine does not sound fax alert (CNG) tones
        (tones that indicate the incoming call is a fax call), the AFX-300
        cannot automatically switch the call to your fax machine/fax modem,
        but you can switch it manually.

USING A TAD WITH THE AFX-300

If you connected a TAD to the AFX-300, you can let the TAD answer calls.
How the AFX-300 operates depends on whether you connected only a fax
machine/fax modem, or connected a fax machine/fax modem and a data modem.

TAD Operation with a Fax Machine/Fax Modem

When the TAD answers a call, the AFX-300 listens during the outgoing message
for either fax alert tones or touch-tone commands.

If the AFX-300 detects fax alert or calling tones (CNG), it automatically
disconnects the TAD and directs the call to your fax machine/fax modem.

If the AFX-300 detects a preset sequence of touch-tone commands, it either
switches the call directly to your fax machine/fax modem or data modem, or
is set to accept further commands.

If the call is a voice call, the TAD records the caller's message as usual.

NOTES:  If the touch-tone sequence detected by the AFX-300 does not match
        one of its preset sequences, the TAD simply records the touch-tone
        sounds.

        If no fax alert or touch-tones are detected and the caller is
        silent, the TAD records the silence and/or hangs up.

TAD Operation with a Fax Machine/Fax Modem and a Data Modem

When the TAD answers a call, the AFX-300 listens during the first 20
seconds of the outgoing message for either fax alert tones or touch-tone
commands.

If the AFX-300 detects fax alert or calling tones (CNG), it automatically
disconnects the TAD and directs the call to your fax machine/fax modem.

If the AFX-300 detects a preset sequence of touch-tone commands, it either
switches the call directly to your fax machine/fax modem, or is set to
accept further commands.

If the call is a voice call, the caller must enter a touch-tone command
within 20 seconds after the TAD answers to have the call directed to the
TAD so it can record the caller's message as usual.

If no fax alert or touch-tones are detected within 20 seconds after the TAD
answers, the AFX-300 automatically switches the call to your data modem.

ANSWERING CALLS IN PERSON

You can answer a call in person by simply picking up any phone on the line
(including one connected to the PHONE jack on your TAD) before the TAD or
AFX-300 answers the call.

NOTE:  Because the AFX-300 automatically disables your fax machine when a
       call is received, you cannot use its built-in telephone (in any) to
       answer a call in person.

If you answer a call and the call is a voice call, talk as usual.

NOTE:  If you connected a TAD and a data modem to the AFX-300, and you
       answered the call on a phone connected to the TAD, you must press
       any touch-tone digit on the phone before you begin the conversation. 
       If you do not, the AFX-300 automatically transfers the call to your
       data modem after 20 seconds.

If you answer the call and hear fax alert tones, simply hang up the phone.
The AFX-300 directs the call to your fax machine/fax modem, regardless of
whether or not you hang up.

If you answer the call and hear only silence, the call is probably from
another data modem (a calling modem is silent until prompted by your
modem).  To transfer the call to a connected data modem, press 1, #, 2,
listen for the modem's signal, then hang up the phone.

LETTING THE AFX-300 ANSWER CALLS

If you did not connect a TAD, or if you turned off the connected TAD or the
AFX-300's TAD jack, and you do not answer the call in person, the AFX-300
automatically answers the call after the preset number of rings.

NOTE:  The AFX-300 is preset to answer incoming calls after five rings.  To
       change this setting, see "Special Features".

If the AFX-300 detects fax alert tones or manual fax switching touch-tones
within 5 seconds, it automatically directs the call to your fax machine or
fax modem.

If the AFX-300 detects a preset sequence of touch-tone commands within 5
seconds, it either switches the call directly to your fax machine/fax modem
or data modem, or is set to accept further commands (see "Switching Fax
Calls Manually"or "Special Features".

If the AFX-300 does not detect fax alert tones or touch-tone commands
within 5 seconds, it automatically switches the call to its MODEM jack,
even if you did not connect a data modem.

Note:  If you did not connect a data modem, be sure to program the AFX-300
so it routes data modem calls to the FAX jack.  Otherwise, some fax calls
might be disconnected.

SWITCHING FAX CALLS MANUALLY

Using either a touch-tone or rotary (pulse) phone, you can manually set the
AFX-300 to accept a transmission from a fax machine that does not sound a
normal fax alert tone.

Note:  The following procedures apply only to incoming faxes.

Using a Touch-Tone Phone

During your conversation or when the answering machine answers a call,
either you or the caller must press 1, #, then 1 on a touch-tone key pad to
activate your fax machine/fax modem.  After the code is entered, the sender
of the fax must press his/her fax machine's SEND button, then both parties
must hang up their handsets.

NOTES:  If either party presses a wrong key, wait about 10 seconds before
        trying again.

        You can use your phone's * and # keys for other functions, such as
        computer banking, but the AFX-300 activates your fax machine/fax
        modem only when you press 1, #, and 1 in that order.

Using a Rotary (Pulse) Phone

If you are using a rotary (pulse) phone, you can activate your fax
machine/fax modem during an incoming call using a phone on the same line as
the AFX-300.  Dial 3 on the extension telephone to direct the incoming call
to your fax machine/fax modem.

NOTE:  You can only direct the call using an extension phone on the same
       line.  A caller cannot activate your fax machine/fax modem by
       dialing 3 on his/her phone.


(EB 1/12/96)