Radio Shack AFX-500 Owner's Manual - page 5
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Note: When the computer is turned on, the fax/modem an-
swers fax calls. If the computer is turned off, the fax machine
answers fax calls.
To connect an answering machine, plug the modular cord
from its line input jack into the AFX-500’s
ANSWERING MA-
CHINE
jack. Also, see “Preparing an Answering Machine for
Use with the AFX-500” on Page 6.
To connect a telephone, plug the telephone’s modular plug
into the AFX-500’s
PHONE
jack.
Note: If you connect a Caller ID system between the
PHONE
jack and the telephone, you must program the AFX-500 to use
your Caller ID service (see “Caller ID” on Page 18).
CONNECTING TO POWER
Caution: The supplied AC adapter supplies 12 volts AC and
delivers at least 830 mA. Its plug fits the AFX-500's
12V
AC
jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications
could damage the AFX-500 or the adapter.
Plug the supplied adapter’s barrel plug into the
12 VAC
jack on
the back panel, then plug the adapter into a standard AC out-
let. The POWER indicator on the front of the AFX-500 lights.
Notes:
• If power fails, your AFX-500 passes incoming calls to the
ANSWERING MACHINE
and
PHONE
jacks, allowing normal
use of the telephone.
• The POWER indicator flashes during calls.
MOUNTING ON A WALL
To mount the AFX-500 directly on a wall, you need two screws
(not supplied) with heads that fit the keyhole slots on the bot-
tom of the case.
1. Drill two holes 3
1
/
4
inches (83 mm)
apart. Then thread a screw into each
hole, letting the heads extend about
3
/
16
inch (5 mm) from the wall.
2. Route the connected modular line cords through the line
guides on the bottom of the AFX-500.
3. Place the keyhole slots on the bottom of the AFX-500 over
the screws and slide the AFX-500 downward to secure it.
TEL
LINE
ANSWERING
MACHINE
PHONE
FAX
FAX/
MODEM
LINKED PORTS
TEL
LINE
ANSWERING
MACHINE
PHONE
FAX
FAX/
MODEM
LINKED PORTS
TEL
LINE
ANSWERING
MACHINE
PHONE
FAX
FAX/
MODEM
LINKED PORTS
12VAC
ANSWERING
MACHINE
PHONE
FAX
FAX/
MODEM
LINKED PORTS
3
/
16
"
3
1
/
4
"
Line
Guides
Line
Guides