Digital cordless telephone / integrated digital answering machine (23 pages)
Summary of Contents for Telstra Orb
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ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 1 of 40 - Pages (80, 1) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Telstra Orb Cordless Telephone User Guide This telephone has been designed for ease of use. Please read the instructions in (Setting up the Telstra Orb) and keep it handy for future reference.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 2 of 40 - Pages (2, 79) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Introduction to your Telstra Orb Digital Cordless Wall mounting template Telephone / Integrated Digital Answering Machine • Phonebook - lets you store up to 50 names and numbers for easy dialling.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 3 of 40 - Pages (78, 3) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Wall mounting template This User Guide provides you with all the Got everything? information you need to get the most from your • Telstra Orb handset Your Telstra Orb main base unit (or extension phone.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 4 of 40 - Pages (4, 77) 19/3/08 10:22 AM In this guide Product warranty & customer service For your records Introduction Using the Telstra Orb Date of purchase: Make a call Setting up your Telstra Orb...
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ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 5 of 40 - Pages (76, 5) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Product warranty & customer service In this guide Switch alarm off Redial Length IMPORTANT improper installation or operation, vermin infestation, lack of reasonable care, unauthorised modification, loss...
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ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 6 of 40 - Pages (6, 75) 19/3/08 10:22 AM In this guide General information Delete Phonebook entry Answer delay Orb has a REN of 0.1. A total REN of 3 is allowed, if Delete all Phonebook entries...
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ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 7 of 40 - Pages (74, 7) 19/3/08 10:22 AM General information In this guide ● Do not stand your Telstra Orb on carpets or Delete number from redial list Send a message from Draft Box alarms and computers if placed too close.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 8 of 40 - Pages (8, 73) 19/3/08 10:22 AM In this guide General Information Register an additional handset Replacing the handset batteries Safety Register an additional handset After a time, you may find that the handset...
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 9 of 40 - Pages (72, 9) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Setting up your Telstra Orb Help Cannot send or receive new text message The position in which you place the base station 3. Plug the other end of the line cord and power...
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 10 of 40 - Pages (10, 71) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Setting up your Telstra Orb Help Install batteries Charge batteries The handset display is not available. Caller Number Display (CND) service does not work Your Telstra Orb is supplied with 2 rechargeable 1.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 11 of 40 - Pages (70, 11) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Help Setting up your Telstra Orb The BATTERY icon is not blinking when the Poor audio quality Battery life and range handset is placed on the base •...
Wall mounting your Telstra Orb Register an additional handset The Telstra Orb can be wall mounted. Follow the diagrams below to configure the base unit for wall De-register a handset mounting. To install wall mounting screws refer to wall mounting instructions in the Wall Mounting You can use one handset to de-register another.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 13 of 40 - Pages (68, 13) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Register an additional handset Getting to know your Telstra Orb Register an additional handset 5. Press SELECT and enter the System PIN - original Telstra Orb Handset...
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 14 of 40 - Pages (14, 67) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Getting to know your Telstra Orb Text Messaging (SMS) 10. Microphone Display icons & symbols 5. Enter the number and press SAVE. This sets the 4. Scroll...
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 15 of 40 - Pages (66, 15) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Text Messaging (SMS) Getting to know your Telstra Orb Message Alert - Incoming number - 01983391 There are Voicemail messages on Telstra Telstra Orb Base Station MessageBank®...
9. Re-enter the PIN and press SAVE. stand-by mode. Here is a quick view of the menu options available in your Telstra Orb. For a full explanation of each menu option, see the detailed sections in this User Guide. 10.Edit another user or press...
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 17 of 40 - Pages (64, 17) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Text Messaging (SMS) Getting to know your Telstra Orb Menu navigation 6. Press SAVE. The mailbox number allocated by 4. Scroll to Inbox and press SELECT.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 18 of 40 - Pages (18, 63) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Getting to know your Telstra Orb Text Messaging (SMS) 1. Press MENU then SELECT to choose Text Stand-by mode Mailboxes Messaging menu. If you do not press any button for 30 seconds the handset will automatically return to stand-by mode.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 19 of 40 - Pages (62, 19) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Text Messaging (SMS) Getting to know your Telstra Orb Forward a message from the Outbox 2. Press YES to confirm or NO to cancel. For example, to enter the name ”Telstra”: Symbol panel 1.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 20 of 40 - Pages (20, 61) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Getting to know your Telstra Orb Text Messaging (SMS) Insert Template Emoticons Default settings 2. Scroll to OUTBOX and press SELECT. If you wish to add an “emoticon” to symbolise...
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 21 of 40 - Pages (60, 21) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Using the Telstra Orb Text Messaging (SMS) Call a sender’s number Draft Box Make a call of the name you want. For example, pressing 2 will show the entries starting with A. Pressing 2 display shows Calling.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 22 of 40 - Pages (22, 59) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Using the Telstra Orb Text Messaging (SMS) Reply Answer a call with handset off the base Answer a call in handsfree mode Send a reply to the sender...
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 23 of 40 - Pages (58, 23) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Text Messaging (SMS) Using the Telstra Orb View messages in an individual mailbox Call in progress Call another handset TIP While reading a text message, press...
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 24 of 40 - Pages (24, 57) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Using the Telstra Orb Text Messaging (SMS) 5.Press SELECT to choose Send. The number is Switch between an internal and external Delete Template 4. Press to hang up the internal caller and call displayed.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 25 of 40 - Pages (56, 25) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Text Messaging (SMS) Using the Telstra Orb TIP: When writing a message, the screen displays the Set Alarm On Switch alarm off Emoticon and press SELECT. Press number of available characters counted down from 160 to 0.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 26 of 40 - Pages (26, 55) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Using the Telstra Orb Text Messaging (SMS) Handset settings To set Ringer Volume 3. Scroll to the desired number or name NOTE You can save a message for sending later.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 27 of 40 - Pages (54, 27) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Text Messaging (SMS) Using the Telstra Orb Write and send new text message 4. Press SEND the message will be sent To set Receiver call volume and press SELECT.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 28 of 40 - Pages (28, 53) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Text Messaging (SMS) Using the Telstra Orb 6. Press USE to select the wallpaper. To set Screensaver Your Telstra Orb cordless phone can send text In order to send and receive text messages, there...
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 29 of 40 - Pages (52, 29) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Telstra network services Using the Telstra Orb 2. Press SELECT to choose Handset Settings. Access the redial list Delete number from redial list 6. Press BACK to return to menu or press 3.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 30 of 40 - Pages (30, 51) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Using the Telstra Orb Telstra network services Key Beeps Redial Length Delete all entries in a Calls List NOTE If the number your are trying to save is already A single beep is emitted when a key is pressed.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 31 of 40 - Pages (50, 31) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Telstra network services Using the Telstra Orb Calls Lists Save number from the Calls List to the Base Settings Base Ringer Volume Phonebook Missed Calls Received Calls...
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 32 of 40 - Pages (32, 49) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Using the Telstra Orb Telstra network services ECO Mode on, the base reduces its transmission power by 1. To answer the second call and put your first call...
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 33 of 40 - Pages (48, 33) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Telstra network services Using the Telstra Orb To split a 3-Way Chat or switch between Ring Priority 2. Scroll to the entry and press OPTIONS. Press SELECT to confirm. Then press...
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 34 of 40 - Pages (34, 47) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Telstra network services Using the Telstra Orb First Ring Master Reset In addition to the phone’s built-in capabilities, the message indication (a flashing blue indicator). To...
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 35 of 40 - Pages (46, 35) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Answering Machine Using the Telstra Orb answers. To set Toll Saver, see ‘Answer Delay’, page Lock keypad 2 Scroll to Answer Settings and press 45 for more details.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 36 of 40 - Pages (36, 45) 19/3/08 10:22 AM PhoneBook Answering Machine SELECT. The display shows Name Saved. Your Telstra Orb can store up to 50 Phonebook press SELECT. 2 Scroll to Record Memo and press SELECT.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 37 of 40 - Pages (44, 37) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Answering Machine Phonebook 1 Press MENU, scroll to Answer Machine and can hear who’s calling on the handset and decide 5. Press BACK to return to menu or press 3.
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ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 38 of 40 - Pages (38, 43) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Phonebook Answering Machine SELECT. messages are displayed in chronological order. DELETE the message is deleted 3. Scroll to Copy Entry and press immediately New messages are marked with a green dot.
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ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 39 of 40 - Pages (42, 39) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Answering Machine Phonebook 7 Press to return to stand-by mode. 7 Press to return to stand-by mode. 2. Scroll to Memory Status and press Note: If you select Alarm option then you can choose SELECT.
ORB UG 148x105.indd, Spread 40 of 40 - Pages (40, 41) 19/3/08 10:22 AM Answering Machine Answering Machine OGM and press SELECT. Your answering machine is designed to answer Switch answer machine on/off ANSWER & RECORD – which asks your caller to calls after 14 rings even when it is switched off.
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