AFX-250 Automatic Fax Switch (430-1244) Basic Programming Faxback Doc. # 19604 The following sections provide you with the basic instructions for programming the AFX-250'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-250. The AFX-250's access code is preset to 99. To change the code or reset the AFX-250 to the default code, see "Changing the Access Code". 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-250 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-250 to turn on either jack (see "Programming from an Extension Phone". If you connected a programmable TAD to the same line as the AFX- 250, the TAD might respond to programming commands intended for the AFX-250. 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". 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-250 from an extension phone. 1. Pick up any phone on the same line as the AFX-250, except the built-in phone (if any) on your fax machine. 2. Press 1, *, then the 2-digit access code. The AFX-250 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-250 beeps either two or three times, depending on the command you entered. NOTE: If you enter the programming command incorrectly, simply try again. 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-250. 2. Within 10 seconds after the TAD answers, or within 5 seconds after the AFX-250 answers, press 1, *, then the 2-digit access code. The AFX-250 beeps once. NOTES: If the AFX-250 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-250 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-250 beeps either two or three times, depending on the command you entered. NOTE: If you enter the programming command incorrectly or do not enter it in time, the AFX-250 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-250 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-250. AFX-250 Response - tells you how the AFX-250 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-250's response (two or three beeps). Changing the Access Code Touch-Tone Command: * 1, then any 2-digit number from 00-99. AFX-250 Response: 2 beeps Default Setting: 99 For built-in security against accidental or unwanted changes to its settings, the AFX-250 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-250 to accept the default access code of 99. To do this, remove all power for at least 10 seconds. This resets all programmed options to their factory settings. Changing the Ring Number Setting Touch-Tone Command: * 2, then any number from 1-7 (rings). AFX-250 Response: 2 beeps Default Setting: 5 rings (+ 2 rings for a maximum of 7 rings). The AFX-250 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-250, or if you need time to get to the phone to answer calls in person. Turn On/Off the FAX Jack Touch-Tone Command: * 5 AFX-250 Response: 2 beeps = On 3 beeps = Off Default Setting: On The AFX-250 is preset to automatically switch fax calls to your fax machine /fax modem, but it also lets you turn off the FAX jack. This is useful if you are expecting only voice calls, and want all calls to be routed to the AFX-250's TAD jack. Turn On/Off the TAD Jack Touch-Tone Command: * 6 AFX-250 Response: 2 beeps = On 3 beeps = Off Default Setting: On The AFX-250's TAD jack is automatically turned on, so you can easily plug in a TAD and begin using the AFX-250. If the TAD you connected is also programmable (by touch-tones), the AFX-250 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-250. 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-250 is preset to automatically switch incoming fax calls to your fax machine/fax modem. For privacy or selective use, you can set the AFX-250 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-250 answers or TAD answers. The AFX-250's fax password is preset to 1 # 9 9. You cannot change the password. (EB 1/17/96)