This guide is designed to introduce you to the various installation and operational procedures for using the ComShare 450 (CS 450). Please read through this guide and select the installation procedures appropriate for your specific application before attempting to connect or operate the CS 450.

Call Waiting: Fax machine and modem transmissions could be disrupted by the call waiting beep tone.

Call Forwarding: If Call Forwarding is activated, the CS 450 cannot process calls on that line.We recommend that you disconnect service for Call Forwarding.

Phone Company Voice Mail: This service is not compatible with the CS 450, however, stand-alone voice mail systems work well with the CS 450.

Thank you for purchasing the CS 450. Data communications is becoming increasingly popular, and the CS 450 allows you to take advantage of this technology.

The CS 450 is a state-of-the-art Telephone Line Sharing device which eliminates the extra dedicated telephone lines used to operate a fax, modem, or other telephone device.

The CS 450 quickly directs incoming telephone calls to one of three appropriate destinations, typically a computer modem, fax/modem or facsimile machine, as well as a telephone and answering machine, or any other telephone device that responds to a standard phone company ring signal.

When you open the CS 450 box for the first time, inspect the contents. In the box you should find the following items:

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the dealer where you purchased the unit, or call Customer Service at the number listed in "Two year limited warranty/Service Information."