Your Versa-Link ATX 300 has three modes of operation: AUTO-Automatic answer, SEMI-Semi-automatic answer, and STBY-Standby.
The operating mode is shown at all times by the indicators on the front panel. You can change the operating mode by pressing and releasing the mode selector switch on the front panel. This mode remains in effect until you change it by pressing the switch again, or until power is removed from your ATX-300. You can set the start mode on power up by changing the configuration switches on the back of your ATX-300 See section 7.1.1.
AUTO- Automatic Answer
In AUTO mode your ATX-300 will answer incoming calls and produce a simulated ringback tone to the caller. Your ATX-300 waits about six seconds longer befroe it begins to ring DEVICE 1. During this time the caller may manually transfer the call by dialing a device selection code. Your ATX-300 is also screening the call for auto FAX tones.
If no auto FAX tone is detected, and if no device selection codes are entered, your ATX-300 will begin to ring the equipment attached to DEVICE 1. Once connected, your ATX-300 will isolate equipment attached to the other device ports for the duration of the call.
The call can be manually transferred at any time by either party. There is no limit to the number of times the same call can be transferred. During transfers, the caller is put on hold, and hears a ringback signal while the selected device is being rung. All devices that are not selected are disconnected from the telephone line.
When the line is not in use, any device can place an outgoing call. During this time, all other devices are disconnected from the incoming line.
In AUTO mode, long distance charges begin when your ATX-300 answers incoming calls.
In SEMI mode, incoming calls ring straight through to DEVICE 1. In SEMI mode, your ATX-300 does not answer the call itself, so all incoming calls will ring DEVICE 1 initially.
When the call is answered, your ATX-300 begins to listen for device selection codes and auto FAX tones. If a valid device selection code or auto FAX tone is heard, your ATX-300 places the call on hold and rings the selected device. The caller will hear a ringback tone while your ATX-300 rings the selected device.
A call can be manually transferred any time after the call has been answered.
When the line is not in use, any device can place an outgoing call. Just as in AUTO mode, your ATX-300 disconnects all other devices while a call is under way.
In SEMI mode, long distance charges begin when a device answers an incoming call.
SEMI mode is especially useful with an answering machine connected to DEVICE 1.
STBY- Standby
In standby mode, all device ports are connected to the incoming line. No call screening is performed, and no transfers can be made.
Incoming calls ring all devices.
STBY mode is especially useful for troubleshooting your building wiring. When no power is applied to your ATX-300, it will operate as if it were in standby mode.
Notes on Operation
When your ATX-300 is ringing a device, it will attempt six rings to that device. This number is programmable - see section 7.3. If the selected device does not answer within this period, your ATX-300 will disconnect the call and restore all devices to their original condition.