OPERATOR’S GUIDE
FX 505
INTEGRATED PERSONAL FACSIMILE
Please read your Operator’s Guide carefully before using your new
FX 505 Facsimile machine. This guide contains instructions for
proper setup, operation, and maintenance of your FX 505.
FCC Information
The following information is Telephone Company About interference
applicable only to Samsung Model Procedures This equipment has been tested and found
FX505 facsimile machines Installed
In the United States of America. The goal of the telephone company is to to comply with the limits for a Class B
provide you with the best service it can. In digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
order to do this, it may occasionally be FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
Label ldentification necessary for it to make changes in its provide reasonable protection against
equipment, operation, or procedures. If harmful interference in a residential
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the these changes affect your service or the installation. This equipment generates, uses,
FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment operation of the equipment, the telephone and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
is a label that contains, among other company will give you notice, in writing, to if not installed and used in accordance with
information, the FCC registration number allow you to make any changes necessary the instructions, may cause harmful
and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for to maintain uninterrupted service. interference to radio communications.
this equipment. You may need to provide However, there is no guarantee that
this information to your telephone company. If you have any questions about your interference will not occur in a particular
telephone line, such as how many pieces of installation. If this equipment does cause
equipment you can connect to it, telephone harmful interference to radio or television
company will provide this information upon
Type of Service reception, which can be determined by
request. turning the equipment off and on, the user
Model FX505 is designed to be used on In certain circumstances, it may be is encouraged to try to correct the
standard device telephone lines. Connection necessary for the telephone company to interference by one or more the following
to telephone company-provided coin service request information from you concerning the measures:
(central office implemented systems) is equipment which you have connected to
prohibited. Connection to party-line service your telephone line. Upon request of the n Reorient or relocate the receiving
is subject to state tariffs. telephone company, provide the FCC antenna.
registration number and the Ringer
n Increase the separation between the
Equivalence Number (REN) of the equipment and the receiver.
equipment which is connected to your line;
both of these items are listed on the n Connect the equipment into an outlet on
equipment label and in the Service a circuit different from that to which the
Information chapter of this guide. The sum receiver is connected.
of all of the RENs on your telephone line n Consult the dealer or an experienced
should be less than five in order to assure radio/TV technician for help.
proper service from the telephone company.
In some cases, a sum of five may not be
usable on a given line.
DOC Information
If a Problem Arises The fo l low ing in fo rmat ion i s
a p p l i c a b l e o n l y t o f a c s i m i l e
If any of your telephone equipment is not machines installed in Canada.
operating properly, you should immediately
remove it from your telephone line, as it Notices
may cause harm to the telephone network.
If the telephone company notes a problem, The Canadian Department of Communica- Users should ensure for their own
it may temporarily discontinue service. When tions (DOC) label identifies certified protection that the electrical ground
practical, the telephone company will notify equipment. This certification means that the connections of the power utility, telephone
you in advance of the disconnection. If equipment meets certain telecommunica- lines and internal metallic water pipe
advance notice is not feasible, you will be tions network protective, operational and system, if present, are connected together.
notified as soon as possible. When you are safety requirements. The Department does This precaution may be particularly
notified, you will be given the opportunity to not guarantee the equipment will operate to important in rural areas.
correct the problem and informed of your the user’s satisfaction. Caution
right to file a complaint with the FCC. Before installing this equipment, users Users should not attempt to make such
should ensure that it is permissible to be connections themselves, but should contact
Hearing Aid Compatible connected to the facilities of the local the appropriate electric inspection authority,
Telephones telecommunications company. The or electrician, as appropriate.
equipment must also be installed using an
The telephone handset attached to the The Load Number (LN) assigned to each
acceptable method of connection. In some
Model FX505 is hearing aid compatible. terminal device denotes the percentage of
cases, the company’s inside wiring the total load to be connected to a
associated with a single line individual telephone loop which is used by the device,
Lightning service may be extended by means of a to prevent overloading. The termination on a
certified connector assembly (telephone
Your unit has built-in protection circuits, loop may consist of any combination of
extension cord). The customer should be
which meet or exceed FCC requirements, to devices subject only to the requirement that
aware that compliance with the above
reduce the risk of damage from surges in the total of the load numbers of all the
conditions may not prevent degradation of
telephone line currents. However, lightning devices does not exceed 100.
service in some situations.
striking near or on these lines can cause an The Load Number of this unit is #8
excessive surge of voltage that can damage Repairs to certified equipment should be
the phone. made by an authorized Canadian Class B
maintenance facility designated by the This Digital Apparatus does not exceed the
Lightning damage is uncommon. However, if supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by Class B limits for Radio Frequency noise
you are concerned about it or live in an the user to this equipment, or equipment from Digital Apparatus set out in the Radio
area with frequent and/or severe electrical malfunctions, may give the telecommunica- Interference Regulations of the Canadian
storms, we suggest that you unplug your tions company cause to request the user to Department of Communications.
electronic equipment during the storms. disconnect the equipment.
Renseignements du Ministère des Communications
Les renseignements su i van t s ne l’utilisateur à son appareil ou tout problème
s’appliquent qu’aux télécopieurs installés au de fonctionnement pourrait forcer votre
Canada. compagnie téléphonique a debrancher votre
appareil.
Avis L’utilisateur devrait s assurer que les
L ’ e t i q u e t t e d u Ministere des raccordements de mise a la terre de
Communications (DOC) est une marque I’alimentation, des lignes téléphoniques et
d’identification d’appareif certifié. Cette du systeme de tuyauterie hydraulique, si
certification signifie que l’appareil répond a present, soient tous relies ensembles. Cette
certains critéres de sécurité et d’utilisation. mesure de sécurite est importante surtout
Cependant, le Ministere ne peut pas garantir en milieu rural.
que l’appareil rencontrera les exigences de
son utiiisateur. Mise en garde : L’utilisateur ne devrait pas
essayer de faire de tels raccordements seul,
Avant de faire I’installation de I’appareil, il devrait faire appel a du personnel qualifie
l’gtilisateur devrait s’assurer qu’il pourra ou a un électricien selon le cas.
brancher son appareil en utilisant les
services généralement offerts par la Le numero de raccordement (LN) se
compagnie téléphonique de sa region. II faut rapporte a chaque appareil et determine le
s’assurer de brancher convenablement nombre maximum de raccordements afin
I’appareil. Dans certains cas, le système d’éviter une surcharge. La boucle peut
inteme de communication d’une compagnie comprendre plusieurs choix différents tant et
possede aussi une ligne individuelle qu’il aussi longtemps que le total des numeros
vous sera possible d’utiliser avec un de raccordement ne dépasse pas la somme
dispositif d’assemblage certifié (rallonge de de 100.
telephone). L’ut i l isateur devrait se
renseigner afin de faire une bonne utilisation Le numero de raccordement de votre
de son appareil et de ne pas nuire au appareil est : #8
systeme interne de communication de la
compagnie. Classe B
Cet appareil n’excède pas les limites de la
Toute reparation d’un appareil certifie devrait classe B pour les émissions de parasites
être effectuee dans un centre d’entretien radio a partir d’un appareil numérique
approuve par le fournisseur. Toute établies par le règlement sur les parasites
reparation ou modification apportee par radio du Ministere des Communications.
About This Guide
Congratulations ! Contents
Your FX505 is a compact electronic
facsimi le ( fax) machine that uses A Quick Look at Your Machine.................... 5 Controlling Transmission Quality.............26
advanced telephone and computerized Setting Up.......................................................8 Preparing a Good Original, Page & Document
image-sending technology to send copies Size Limitation, Setting Resolution and Contrast
of your important documents anywhere in Assembling & Connecting.............................9 of Documents, Making Copies
the world. Installing the Handset,
Storing One-Touch &
Connecting the Phone Line, Extension
Your FX505 is easy to set up and use, Speed Dial Numbers ............................... 28
Telephone or Answering Machine, the Power,
but you should read this guide and follow Turning the Power ON, Choosing Dial Mode, Searching Memories.................................. 30
the setup and operation steps carefully to Setting Speaker Volume and Ringer Volume
ensure tha t your FX505 operates Other Ways to Send or Receive................... 32
correctly, and to take advantage of its Loading Fax Paper.......................................12 Sending at a Later Time, Canceling Delay
powerful features. Transmission, Polling
Setting Up Basic Information.................13
Setting Date and Time, and Your Terminal ID, Using As a Telephone...............................35
How to Enter Name Making a Call Using Memory Dialing,
To Place a Call on Hold, Manual Redialing,
Receiving.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Important Switching From Pulse to Tone, Using Flash
Receiving in TEL Mode, in AUTO-RCV Mode,
Please be sure to read and perform in ANS/FAX Mode, in TEL/FAX Mode, Using Setting User Options...................................36
the steps listed in Setting Up. These the Extension Telephone, Canceling a Printing Reports..........................................38
steps are necessary before you can Reception Confirmation Report, Location Number List,
begin to use your unit. Important Receiving Facts......................... 20 Options List, Transmission Report,
Once you become familiar with the Voice Request, Window Messages, Identifying Reception Report?
basic operation of your FX505, find the the Party Sending the Documents, Clearing
Maintenance and Troubleshooting...........42
Quick Reference Card included with Paper Jams, Fax Paper Storage
Troubleshooting, Error Messages,
this guide and keep it near your Sending..............................................22 Cleaning Components, How a Fax Works,
machine. The card will serve as an About Facsimile Compatibility
easy reminder of how to send and Important Sending Facts..........................23
receive during day-to-day faxing with Memory Dialing, Automatic Redialing, Handset Service Information.....................................47
your fax machine. Up/Handset Down, Window Messages, Clearing When Service is Needed, Specifications
Document Jams, Printing Information on Sent Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pages, Voice Request, Confirmation Report
A Quick Look at Your Machine
Front View Document Tray
Document Guide
Adjust to the width of document loaded.
Release Button
Slide it towards the front of the
unit to open the paper cover.
Control Panel Rear View
Side View See page 6.
Document Outlet
HANDSET Jack
Connect the handset.
Connect the supplied
I DIAL MODE Switch power cord. machine or regular
Speaker Select the TONE or PULSE dialing mode. phone, if necessary.
Power Switch
RINGER Switch Use to turn power on
Adjust the ringer volume (see page 11). TEL LINE Jack
and off. A standard telephone jack to connect the
VOLUME Switch unit to the telephone line
Adjust the monitoring speaker volume (see page 11).
Main Body Handset Fax Paper Handset Cord Line Cord
Check Your Equipment
Unpack your unit and examine the
drawing at right to familiarize yourself
with its parts and to make sure none are
missing.
A Quick Look at Your Machine continued
Control Panel [SPEED] Key
Press before entering a 2-digit speed dial number.
[RECEIVE MODE] Key and Indicator
Press to select proper receiving mode. Each time you press [FUNCTION] Key
[RECEIVE MODE], the LCD window displays the currently selected Use with other keys when performing certain functions.
mode and the indicator’s status is changed as follows :
LCD Display Indicator’s Status
TEL MODE Not Lit
AUTO-RCV MODE L i t
ANS/FAX MODE Flickering
[POLL] Key and Indicator
When pressed with a document loaded, your unit is set up to be
polled by other remote machine. When pressed after dialing telephone
number, with no document loaded, your unit starts to poll the
documents loaded on other remote machine.
[LIGHT/PHOTO] Key and Indicator
Press to select a proper contrast to add half-tone shading for
documents you send. Select LIGHT mode for documents with light or
faint print, pencil. The indicator lights. Select PHOTO mode for
photographs or documents printed in color. The indicator flickers.
[V.REQUEST] Key and Indicator
Press to make a voice request while you are sending or receiving
documents. The indicator lights when you initiate a voice request.
[FLASH] Key
[FINE/SUPER] Key and Indicator
Press to select a proper resolution that works best for the documents Press to take a second incoming call
you send. For documents with small print, such as newspaper, on the same line.
select FINE mode. The indicator lights and the FINE mode activates. [REDIAL/PAUSE] Key
For documents with very small print or detailed drawings, select Press when calling the last number dialed.
SUPER FINE mode. The indicator flickers and the SUPER FINE mode Or, press to insert a pause when dialing numbers.
activates.