CS 3500 Operator's Guide
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Troubleshooting (return to top)

Why are fax calls being transferred to my telephone and/or answering machine?

The CS 3500 is a semi-automatic line sharing device, therefore all calls are routed first to the TAD and PHONE ports. When a device connected to one of these ports answers a call, the CS 3500 then listens for fax tones to transfer the call. If you answer a call and hear a fax tone, keep the phone off-hook until your fax answers and then hang up.

Why can't I receive faxes when I'm away from the CS 3500? (When an answering machine is connected to the CS 3500.)

Check the following settings and procedures:

1.

Instruct callers to press #99 to send a fax.

2.

Make sure you left 4 seconds of recorded silence before recording the outgoing message you use on your answering machine.

3.

Set your fax to answer on 1 ring.

4.

Set your answering machine to answer on 2 rings.

Why don't fax calls transfer to the fax when I answer the phone?

Some fax machines do not produce fax tones, therefore, when you receive this type of call, press #99 on your tone phone, and then hang up.

Why don't fax calls transfer to the fax when my answering machine answers a call?

You may not have the 4 second silence at the beginning of your answering machine announcement message. If you do, contact Customer Service for more information.

The LED doesn't light on the CS 3500, what should I do?

1.

Check your power connection. If power is connected properly, make sure that you are using a 12 volt AC power adapter.

2.

Verify that the phone line is properly connected to the LINE IN port.

I don't have dial tone with the phone(s) connected to the CS 3500, what should I do?

Check all of the phone line connections and repair or replace any damaged cables.

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