Answering Machine Connection; Using The Connection - Sharp FO-1450 Operation Manual

USING THE CONNECTION
If the connection doesn't operate properly, first check the following:
+ Is the answering machine connected properly to the fax? One end of the
answering machine line should be inserted in the "TEL. S=' socket on the fax,
and the other end in the answering machine's telephone line socket.
+ Have you set A.M. connection to YES on your fax as described on the first page
of this chapter, and is the reception mode set to FAX?
If the above settings and connections are correct and the connection still doesn't
operate properly, the operation of the answering machine and the fax are probably
not synchronized well. Some common synchronization problems and their solutions
are described below.
Are callers who want to leave a voice message being interrupted by the fax
before they can do so?
The fax is set to take over the line and begin reception if it detects a specified
duration of silence (called "Quiet Detect Time"). If your outgoing message
contains a pause or the caller pauses while leaving a message, and the pause is
longer than the specified duration, the fax will interrupt.
It is best to shorten or eliminate such pauses, but if necessary you can also t~
lengthening the Quiet Detect Time setting. This procedure is described in
"Optional A.M. Connection Settings" at the end of this chapter.
Are callers who want to send a fax manually having trouble doing so after your
answering machine's outgoing message plays?
If so, the answering machine may be disconnecting the line (hanging up) before
your fax has a chance to take over the line and begin reception. You can make
your fax activate sooner by shortening the Quiet Detect Time setting. This
procedure is described in "Optional A.M. Connection Settings" at the end of this
chapter,
Are you having trouble receiving documents sent by automatic dialling?
Make sure that your answering machine's outgoing message is less than 10
seconds long, and that your answering machine is set to answer on between 2
and 4 rings. Inserting a short pause (about 4 seconds) at the beginning of your
answering machine's outgoing message might also help, as this gives your fax a
chance to clearly hear and detect the fax "calling" tone which the transmitting fax
sends in the case of automatic dialling.
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