Orchid DX 800 User manual

Model
DX 800
User Guide

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Phone Layout 3
Introduction 4
Setting Up 4
Installing the batteries
Wall mounting
Ringer Volume and Pitch
Setting the TIME/DATE
Operating Instructions 5
Storing and Dialing the 20 Speed Dial memories M1 - M20
Storing and Dialing the 99 Phonebook memories
To change or delete a Phonebook entry
Menu Options 6
Set Language
LCD Contrast
Dial Mode
Set Flash Time (RECALL or TBR)
Local Area Code
Set Key-lock mode
Set PIN code
Store number
Message Waiting OFF
Setting TIME/DATE
SET ALARM
Caller Display 8
View entries in the Caller Display list
To dial a number in the Caller Display list
To Delete a number in the Caller Display list
To store a number from the Caller Display list into a PHONE BK memory

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Phone Layout
1. Telephone Line Connection
2. Data Connection for a Modem
3. Incoming Call LED
4. Adjustable LCD
5. New calls LED
6. Headset Socket
7. Volume, Menu and Scrolling Keys ( , , , C)
8. Memory Keys for M1 to M20
9. Shift Key ( )
10. Phone Book Button ( )
11. Recall Button (R)
12. Redial / Pause Button
13. Speakerphone / Headset On / Off Button
14. Mute Button
15. Wall Mount Tab
16. Handset Rest Hook for wall mounted position

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Orchid DX800 phone. We hope that you find the following guide
helpful in getting the most out of your purchase.
SETTING UP
Installin the batteries
Unplug the telephone line cord before installing the batteries.
Remove the battery compartment cover located on the underside of the base unit.
Insert the three AA (LR6) batteries supplied, ensuring the correct polarity.
Connect the telephone line cord between the phone socket on the rear panel (1) and the BT
socket.
Connect the handset curly cord to the left hand side socket.
Wall mountin (if required)
Drill 2 holes 9cm apart, be careful to avoid any pipes or wiring.
Using the 2 screws provided wall mount the phone.
Remove the "Wall mount" tab located under Hook switch (15) and replace it in a reverse position.
This will secure the handset when replaced in the cradle.
Rin er Volume and Pitch
On the underside rear there are 2 switches to adjust the Volume and pitch of the ringer for
incoming calls.
Settin the TIME/DATE
Press the ENTER ( ) button, use the DOWN/UP ( ) buttons to scroll to SET TIME/DATE
and press ENTER ( ).
The HOUR will flash, using the DOWN/UP ( ) buttons scroll to the correct Hour and press
ENTER ( ).
Repeat for MINUTES, MONTH and DAY in that order.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Storin and Diallin the 20 Speed Dial memories M1 - M20
Press the ENTER ( ) button, using the DOWN/UP ( ) buttons scroll to STORE NUMBER
then press ENTER ( ).
Using the Alphanumeric keys, enter the name of the person or company associated with the
number to be stored, then press ENTER ( ). Now enter the telephone number followed by one
of the memory locations M1 - M10. For memory locations M11 - M20 press the SHIFT ( ) button
before the memory button.
To Dial a number stored in memory press one of the memory buttons M1 - M10 or SHIFT ( )
M11 - M20.
The name and number will be displayed. Press the Speaker button or lift the handset and the
number will be dialled.
Storin and Diallin the 99 Phonebook memories
To enter a Phonebook memory, press the PHONE BK ( ) button. Then press DOWN/UP ( )
button for ADD then press the PHONE BK ( ) button. Using the Alphanumeric Dial keys enter
the name then PHONE BK ( ) (Max 15 characters).
Now enter the number to be stored (Max 15 digits) followed by PHONE BK ( ). ADD will flash
enabling you to continue storing numbers or press ESC ( ) to exit the menu.
To Dial a stored Phonebook memory press PHONE BK ( ) button TWICE. Using the
DOWN/UP ( ) buttons scroll to the NAME/ Number you want to dial, then press the Speaker
button or lift the handset to dial.
To chan e or delete a Phonebook entry
Press the PHONE BK ( ) button, SEARCH will flash, now press PHONE BK ( ), select the
entry you want to modify or delete by using the DOWN/UP ( ) buttons. Now press the PHONE
BK ( ) button to re enter the name, then PHONE BK ( ) again to re enter the phone number.
If you want to delete an entry press the CANCEL (C) button when entry displayed. When DELETE
is displayed press the CANCEL (C) button.

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MENU OPTIONS
To enter menu options press the ENTER ( ) button, use the DOWN/UP ( ) buttons to scroll
through the various options.
Set Lan ua e
The DX800 can be set for the following Languages:
English, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, German or Portuguese.
Press the ENTER ( ) button, use the DOWN/UP ( ) buttons to scroll to Set Language, then
press ENTER ( ) and scroll to the Language you require, then press ENTER ( ).
LCD Contrast
Scroll to LCD contrast press ENTER ( ), scroll from 1 to 7 to select a contrast to suit your
environment then press ENTER ( ).
Dial Mode
The DX800 is programmed for TONE dialling, some older PBX systems or Exchanges may need
you to Dial in PULSE mode. Scroll to DIAL MODE to change to PULSE.
Set Flash Time (RECALL or TBR)
The UK standard RECALL time is 100ms. Some PBXs or other countries may require a longer
RECALL time. The RECALL timing options are 80ms, 250ms, 300ms or 600ms. Scroll to SET
FLASH TIME to change timings.
Local Area Code
This feature is not applicable for Europe
Set Key-lock mode
This feature is not available on this model
Set PIN code
This feature is not available on this model
Store number
See Page 5 for details.

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Messa e Waitin OFF
On this model the Message Waiting feature is turned OFF, by sliding the switch on the underside
of the phone, to MW2 position.
Settin TIME/DATE
See Page 4 for details.
SET ALARM
The DX800 has a 12 Hour clock, AM or PM.
To set the Alarm for say 11 AM proceed as follows:
Press the ENTER ( ) button, scroll to SET ALARM then press ENTER ( ). Scroll to 11 AM
press ENTER ( ), then press ENTER ( ) again when 00 minutes is displayed. Select ALARM
ON and press ENTER ( ). The Bell Symbol will appear on the LCD.
When the Alarm is activated press any key to turn if off.
To turn the Daily alarm off scroll to SET ALARM, then press ENTER ( ), scroll until ALARM
OFF flashes then press ENTER ( ).

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CALLER DISPLAY
The Caller display feature is subject to Network connection, contact your Telephone line supplier
to arrange this.
Up to 99 telephone numbers can be held in the Caller Display memory.
Unless the Caller ID has been withheld, the Telephone number of the incoming caller will be
displayed on the LCD for 10 seconds. This will also be registered in the Caller display log. Repeat
calls from the same number will NOT be registered in the Call log but will be registered as a
NEW CALL.
The NEW CALL LED will flash when new calls have been received. The LCD will also show the
total number and number of New Call received. If a NEW CALL number has called you more than
once REP will flash on the LCD when reviewing the NEW CALLS list.
View entries in the Caller Display list
Use the DOWN/UP buttons to view the NEW CALLS list, the LCD will also show the Date and
time the Call was received. If a call has been received more than once REP will flash on the LCD.
When new calls have been viewed the NEW CALLS LED will stop flashing. New numbers will be
added to the TOTAL calls list.
To dial a number in the Caller Display list
Use the DOWN/UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the number required then lift the handset or press
the SPEAKER button and the number will be dialled automatically.
To Delete a number in the Caller Display list
Use the DOWN/UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the number you want to delete then press the
CANCEL button. When "Delete Call" is displayed press the CANCEL button again.
To store a number from the Caller Display list into a PHONE BK memory
Use the DOWN/UP ( ) buttons to scroll to the number to be stored then press PHONE BK
( ).
The number will be displayed and you must now enter a name associated with this number.
When the name is entered press the PHONE BK ( ) button 2 times.