A-2
Answering Machines
If the answering machine and A900 will share the
same line then, for reliable fax operation, you must use
the EXT connection on the A900.
Computer Modems (internal or external)
If you have a modem in your computer that will use
the same line as the A900, use the EXT connection on
the A900. If the computer modem has a TELEPHONE
or EXT connection to it, use this to connect any
additional equipment such as telephones or answering
machines instead of using a multiple outlet adapter.
Depending on that equipment’s design, this prevents
such equipment from interfering with computer
modem activities.
DRPD
The recommendations above for connecting additional
devices still apply if using Distinctive Ring Pattern
Detection (DRPD). The A900 will only pick up calls
made to the telephone number that has the Ring
Pattern that it has learned. DRPD setup instructions
may be found in the Receiving Automatically in DRPD
Mode section of the “Faxing” chapter.
Connecting and Configuring Equipment
Deciding how to connect and configure equipment
depends on the number of lines available and the
intended usage. The main functions are:
x
ý
Fax
x
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Audio (including answering machines and voice
messaging systems)
x
ý
Internet (includes data or bulletin board link)
If you only have a single line then only one of these
functions can be active any one time.
If you have more than one line then it may be
advantageous to dedicate a line to a specific function.
For example, with two telephone lines you can fax and
browse the Internet at the same time.
Devices and Connections
This section describes four ways to connect the A900
to a single telephone line with other equipment.
Additional equipment connected to other lines is not
shown.
Find the Diagram that shows the devices that you wish
to connect to the same telephone line.
A. A900 and Telephone (optional)
LINE
EXT
T e l e p h o n e
T e l e p h o n e
W a l l J a c k
B. A900 Answering Machine and Telephone
LINE
EXT
T e l e p h o n e
T e l e p h o n e
W a l l J a c k
A n s w e r i n g
m a c h i n e
C. A900 Computer Modem (internal or external) and
Telephone
EXT
LINE
T e l e p h o n e
T e l e p h o n e
W a l l J a c k
P C M o d e m
D. A900, Computer Modem, Answering Machine and
Telephone
EXT
LINE
T e l e p h o n e
T e l e p h o n e
W a l l J a c k
P C M o d e m
Sections A, B, C, or D below describe the Fax Receive
Mode options on the A900 and the WinFax setup
necessary to get your desired functionality.
Changing A900 FAX RECEIVE MODE
Set up as described in the Control Panel Setup Button
section of the “Common Procedures” chapter.
Changing WINFAX SETUP
The A900 is set up as the active modem for WinFax
when you install the A900.
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