Konexx Office Konnector User Manual

Office
Konnector

USER'S GUIDE

Copyright  1996 by KONEXX, Unlimited Systems Corporation, Inc. San Diego, CA .

Congratulations

Your KONEXX Office Konnec tor is the ideal product for executives, sales people, and other s who need data comm unications
in the office.

With your KONEXX Office Konnector, you can connect your modem, fax/m odem, or f ax machine to virtually any digital, PBX,
multiline, or hotel telephone in seconds. Simply remove the coiled handset cord from the telephone bas e, c onnec t the KONEX X
Office Konnector to your telephone, then connect the handset (with coiled cord attached) and your comm unications device to
the KONEXX Office Konnector.

Your KONEXX Office Konnector is fully compatible with V.90 modem s and can support connection r ates up to 33,600 bps. It
also provides the following additional features:

♦ Compact, lightweight design allows your KONEXX Office Konnector to go anywhere you go
♦ Operates from AC adapter.

♦ Level switch lets you adjust signal levels for optimal performance

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Other KONEXX products_________

KONEXX is your complete sourc e f or data c ommunication connectivity. We offer a full line of super ior, user - f riendly products to
help you communicate quickly and consistently.

To obtain a brochure describing the f inest data connectivity products available today, please c all [phone] between 7:30
am and 4:30 pm PST.

If you prefer, you may fax requests 24 hours a day to [phone] or check our WEB site at http://www.konexx.com/.

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Warranty______________________

2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

KONEXX warrants this product against all defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, for two years from the date of purchase. This limited warranty applies to the original
purchaser of this product only. Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and KONEXX’s liability in the event of a defect is expressly limited to correction of the defect by adjustment,
repair, replacement or substitution at KONEXX’s option.

This warranty does not cover, and KONEXX is not responsible for damage caused by misuse, neglect, fire, lightning, electrostatic discharge or m odification of this product or dam age
resulting from the use of this product with hardware not specifically recommended by KONEXX. If a defect should occur, contact Technical Support for an RMA number. No product
shall be accepted back for warranty repair without an RMA number.

Except as specifically provided herein, there are no other warranties expressed or implied, including but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose and in no event shall KONEXX be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential or other similar damages arising out of any breach of this warranty or otherwise.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or l im itati on may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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FCC Requirements______________

This device has been granted a registration number by the Federal Communications Com mission (FCC), under Part 68 rules and regulations for direct connecti on to the telephone
lines. In order to comply with these FCC rules, the following instructions must be carefully read and applicable portions followed completely. These instructions must be supplied to the
consumer.

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. A l abel located on the outsi de surface of this equi pm ent contains, am ong other i nformation, the FCC registration num ber

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and ringer equivalence number (REN). If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
As indicated below the suitable jack (USOC connecting arrangement) for this equipment is shown. If applicable, the facility interface codes (FIC) and service order codes (SOC)

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are shown.
The ringer equivalence number (REN) is used to determi ne the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone l ine. Excessive RENs on the tel ephone line may

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result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN s should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of
devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify

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the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone

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company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact the service center for repair and/or warranty information. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the

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telephone company may request you to remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved. User repairs must not be made, and doing so will void the warranty.
This equipment cannot be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact your state public utilities

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commission for information.) If so required, this device is hearing-aid compatible (EAC).

Table of Contents

Chapter 1
Getting started 4

Unpacking 4
Preinstallation guidelines 4

Chapter 2
Installation 4

Connection procedures 4

Chapter 3
Telephone Level switch

Overview 5
Switch settings 6

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Chapter 4
Sending data and faxes 10

Autodialing data and fax calls 10
Dialing data calls manually 11
Dialing fax calls manually 12

Chapter 5
Receiving data and faxes 12

Receiving a data file 12
Receiving a fax document 13

Chapter 6
Operating tips 13

Powering the KONEXX Office Konnector 13
Telephone Level switch 14
Tone dialing 14
V.90 connections 14
Speakerphones 14
Princess and Trimline telephones 14
Hanging up the modem 14
“No Dial Tone” error message 14
Autodialing 15
Calling Technical Support 15

Chapter 7
Specifications 16

Operating specification 16
Performance specifications 16

Chapter 1

Getting started

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hapter 1 describes the items you should have received with your KONEXX Office Konnector and any additional items you

may need.

Unpacking

When you unpack your components, make sure you have all of the following items and that none of the items is damaged:

♦ One KONEXX Office Konnector.
♦ One AC adapter.

If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.

Preinstallation Guidelines

Before installing your KONEXX Office Konnector , observe the following guidelines:

CONNECTION
Never connect the KONEXX Office Konnector directly to an analog or digital telephone line (wall outlet). Use the
procedures in this User's Guide to avoid damaging your KONEXX Office Konnector.

DIALING

Configure your modem, fax/modem, or fax machine for Tone dialing

SPEAKER PHONES

If the attached telephone has speakerphone capability, disable speakerphone operation. This mode deactivates the handset
jack used to send and receive data.

TELEPHONE LEVEL SWITCH

Set the

SPEAKER CONTROL AND VOLUME

The telephone handset is deactivated during dialing.
If you use a modem or fax /modem, you can use the command to enable the modem speaker and the comm and to set its
volume. You can then "listen in" on dialed calls to monitor their status. Refer to your modem manual for information.

Telephone Level

switch for the telephone you are using (refer to Chapter 3).

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Chapter 2
Installation

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hapter 2 describes installation procedures for your KONEXX Office Konnector.

Connection procedures

To connect your KONEXX Office Konnector to a telephone (refer to figure 2.1, page 5):

1.

Remove the spiral handset cord from the telephone handset jack on the
KONEXX Office Konnector jack labeled

2.

Insert the KONEXX Office Konnector modular telephone cord ( which is perm anently attached at one end to the KONEXX)
into the telephone handset jack on the

HAND SET.

telephone base unit.

telephone base unit

and insert it into the

3.

Connect a modular telephone cord from your modem, fax/modem, or fax machine jack labeled "Line" or "Wall" to the
KONEXX Office Konnector jack labeled

Connect the round end of the supplied AC adapter to the round connector next to the
outlet.

Your installation should resemble the one shown in
Figure 2-1.

DATA.

DATA

jack and the other end to an AC

5.

Set the

6.

Lift the telephone handset and listen for a dial tone. If you do not hear the dial tone, chec k your connections to ensure they
match those shown in Figure 2-1.

7.

Return the handset to the cradle.

You can now exchange data and faxes, and use the telephone handset to perf orm voice comm unications when your modem ,
fax/modem, or fax machine is not in use.

! Chapter 4 describes how to send data and faxes, Chapter 5 describes how to receive data and faxes, and Chapter 6

provides operating tips.

Telephone Level

switch on the top of the KONEXX Office Konnector to 3. For more information, see Chapter 3.

Chapter 3
Telephone Level switch