Sharp FO-130 Operation Manual page 40

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ANSWERING MACHINE
HOW THE HOOK-UP OPERATES
While you are out, all of your incoming calls will be answered by your answering machine, since it
has been set to answer on 2 to 4 rings. While the outgoing message is being played, your fax
machine will listen quietly on the line. Callers who want to leave a voice message can do so without
knowing a fax machine is there.
If your
fax
machine detects a fax transmission (see below), it will disconnect the answering machine
and begin reception.
)P Comments:
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If the connection is not good or there is noise in the line. the unsuering muchine antiorfax machine
may not
respond properly.
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The call counter on xour anslc,ering machine may indicate that a lsoice message ~t'as received. \t,hen
only fax messages were receir,ed.
How fax transmissions are detected:
The fax machine detects fax transmissions in two ways, depending on whether the fax is being
sent automatically or manually:
Automatic transmission:
If the fax is sent using a form of automatic transmission, such as Rapid Key or Speed
Dialing, the transmitting machine will send an intermittent "Calling Tone" for a period
of about 30 to 40 seconds after dialing. When your machine detects this tone, it will
disconnect the answering machine, send a "Reception Tone" in response, and begin
receiving the transmission.
If the transmitting machine does not receive a Reception Tone from your machine
within 30 to 40 seconds after dialing, it will usually hang up and automatically redial
several minutes later.
Since your fax machine may not be able to detect the transmitting machine's Calling
Tone until after the outgoing message ends, it is important that the answering machine
answer the call within 2 to 4 rings and the outgoing message does not last too long.
Otherwise, your machine may not be able to establish communication with the
transmitting machine before the latter hangs up.
USING YOUR FAX WITH OTHER DEVICES 4-3