Sharp Ux355l Plain Paper Fax Machine Operation Manual

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7. Answering 
Machine
Changing the outgoing message
The outgoing message (OGM) of your answering machine should be 
changed to inform callers who want to send a fax to press their Start 
key. For example, your message might go as follows:
Hello. Youve reached the ABC company. No one is available to take 
your call right now. Please leave a message after the beep or press 
your facsimile Start key to send a fax. Thank you for calling.
♦Try to keep the length of the...

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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 76). 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 
your answering machine...

Optional A.M. Mode Settings
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7. Answering 
Machine
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...

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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 turn it 
on, follow the...

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8. Special 
Functions
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 
services.
.1Press these keys:
The display will show:...

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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
7Press the STOP key to return...

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8. Special 
FunctionsHow 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...

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Viewing 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 
oldest call.
Follow the steps below to view the Caller ID List in the display. If 
desired, you can immediately...

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8. Special 
Functions•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...

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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 (the Anti Junk Fax function...