AFX-250 Automatic Fax Switch
(430-1244)                 Features                   Faxback Doc. # 19605

The Radio Shack AFX-250 Automatic Fax Switch lets you use your telephone,
an answering machine, and a fax machine/fax modem all on the same telephone
line, eliminating the need and extra expense of two phone lines.  When a
call comes in, you can either answer it yourself, let your answering
machine answer it, or let the AFX-250 answer it. If the AFX-250 hears tones
from a fax machine/fax modem, it directs the call to your fax machine/fax
modem. If the call is a regular voice call, you can carry on a normal
conversation, or let the answering machine record the caller's message as
usual.

The AFX-250 also includes several special features that let you customize
its operation based on your needs.  Using either a remote touch-tone phone
or one on the same line as the AFX-250, you can adjust the number of rings
before it answers, turn jacks on and off, and more (see the "Special
Features" section of this owners manual, below).

Your AFX-250 is easy to install.  It connects to an existing telephone jack
and requires no special wiring.  The AFX-250 works with most single and
multi-line non-KSU (key system unit) telephones. The AFX-250 is also
compatible with most telephone answering machines, fax machines, and fax or
fax/data modems.

This fax/data switch has been tested and found to comply with applicable UL
and FCC standards.

SPECIAL FEATURES

The AFX-250 has several special features that let you customize its
operation to fit your needs.  By entering a preset access code from any
touch-tone telephone - either from an extension on the same line as the
AFX-250, or after calling from a remote phone - you can do any of the
following:

    Change the preset access code

    Change the AFX-250's ring number setting

    turn on/off the FAX jack

    turn on/off the TAD jack

    Turn on/off the fax password feature


Note:  If your AFX-250 loses power, all programmed options reset to their
       factory settings.


(EB 1/12/96)