Sharp Ux 340l Plain Paper Fax Machine Operation Manual

Connecting an Answering Machine
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7. Answering 
Machine
Note:
If your answering machine has a remote retrieval function, make sure the 
code used to activate remote retrieval is different from the code used to 
activate fax reception with an extension telephone (see page 75). If they 
are the same, entering the code from an outside telephone to retrieve 
messages will cause the fax machine to be activated.
How the connection operates
While you are out, all of your incoming calls will be answered by...

Optional A.M. Mode Settings
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Optional A.M. Mode Settings
If necessary, you can use the following settings to improve the 
response of the answering machine hookup to incoming calls.
Quiet Detect Time
The fax machine is set to take over the line and begin reception if it 
detects 4 seconds of silence after the answering machine answers. If 
needed, you can change this setting to any number of seconds from 1 
to 10. 
♦
We recommend that you do not set Quiet Detect Time under 3 sec-
onds.
♦
If the fax...

Optional A.M. Mode Settings
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7. Answering 
Machine
3Press the STOP
 key to return to the 
date and time display.
Fax when Answering machine Fails
When this function is turned on, your fax will answer the call after 5 
rings if the answering machine for some reason fails to answer before 
that time. This ensures that you will receive fax messages even if the 
answering machine’s tape fills up or the answering machine is not 
turned on.
This function has been turned off at the factory. If you want to...

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8.  Special Functions
Caller ID (Requires Subscription to Service)
If you subscribe to a caller identification service from your telephone 
company, you can set your fax machine to display the name and 
number of the caller while the fax rings.
Important:
♦
To use this function, you must subscribe to a caller identification 
service from your telephone company.
♦
Your fax may not be compatible with some caller identification ser-
vices.
.1Press these keys:
The display will show:
2Press the *
 key...

Caller ID
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8. Special 
Functions
3Press 1
 to turn on Caller ID, or 2
 to 
turn it off. (If you selected 2
 (NO), go 
to Step 7.)
If you selected 1
, the display will 
show:
12or YES NO
4Press 1
 to select SET. (To clear a 
previously programmed area code, 
press 2
 and go to Step 7.)
The display will show:
AREA CODE # MODE
1=SET,2=CLEAR
ENTER AREA CODE
5Enter the three digits of your area 
code.
(Example)
452
6Press the START /MEMORY 
key to 
store your area code.
The display will show:
1
COVER SHEET...

Caller ID
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How Caller ID operates
When you receive a call, the name and phone number of the caller 
will alternately appear in the display, beginning just before the second 
ring. The information will continue to be displayed until the line is 
disconnected.
Note: Some caller ID services may not provide the name of the caller. In 
this case, only the phone number will appear.
DOE JOHN
Display example
525-8693
Caller’s name Caller’s number
Display messages
One of the following messages will appear while...

Caller ID
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8. Special 
FunctionsViewing the Caller ID list
If you subscribe to a Caller ID service and have turned on the Caller 
ID function, your fax machine will keep information on the most 
recent 20 calls and faxes you have received. You can view this 
information, which consists of the name and number of each caller, in 
the Caller ID List.
♦
After you have received 20 calls, each new call will delete the old-
est call.
Follow the steps below to view the Caller ID List in the display. If...

Caller ID
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•
If you want to make a voice call, 
pick up the handset or press the 
SPEAKER
 key. Dialing will begin 
automatically. (If you pressed the 
SPEAKER
 key, pick up the 
handset when the other party 
answers.)
4Press the STOP
 key when you have 
finished viewing the list.
To delete calls from the Caller ID list
If you want to delete a single call from the caller list, press the 0
 key 
while the call appears in the display. If you want to delete all calls 
from the list, hold the 0
 key down...

Caller ID
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8. Special 
Functions
2Press 1
 to enter a number, or 2
 to clear 
a number. (If you pressed 2
, go to 
Step 4.)
3Enter the phone number, including the 
area code, by pressing the number 
keys (max. of 20 digits).
12or SET CLEAR
3224567425
4Press the START /MEMORY
 key 
and then the STOP
 key.
Blocking voice calls
With Caller ID turned on, you can use the Anti Junk Fax function 
described in Blocking Reception of Unwanted Faxes
 in this chapter to 
block voice calls as well as fax receptions...

Distinctive Ring
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Distinctive Ring (Requires Subscription to 
Service)
Important:
♦To use distinctive ring, you must subscribe to a distinctive ring 
service from your local phone company.
♦
Your fax machine may not be compatible with some distinctive ring 
services.
Distinctive ring is a service offered by some local telephone 
companies whereby they assign an additional second number to your 
regular single line. The second number rings differently from your 
normal number.
If you subscribe to a...