Contents Introduction System Programming IMPORTANT – Exchange Lines Assign Incoming calls to ring Nominated Extensions To assign an Exchange Line exclusively to an extension To assign an Extension to use only a specific exchange line for outgoing calls To assign Extensions for Direct Dial mode Call barring / Call restrictions Administrators Personal PIN number to override Call Barring groups Reception phone and Door phone...
Introduction Thank you for choosing the Orchid PBX 308. Please take time to read through this set up guide to get the most from your new purchase. System programming All programming is done on extension 201 ONLY. System Password The factory default password is * 0 1 (1234) #...
IMPORTANT - Exchange Lines. The PBX 308 is configured at the factory for 3 exchange lines to be connected. If you only have 1 or 2 lines connected it is important that the system is set-up as follows: 1 Exchange Line connected: Off Hook Dial: Password * 3 1 # On Hook...
Assign Incoming Calls to ring Nominated Extensions This is a useful feature for spreading the incoming call load over all extensions or a specific line direct to a specific extension. Useful if you are sharing the PBX with another company. How to assign the lines to specific extensions is best explained by the following 2 examples: To assign all incoming calls on line 1 to extensions 202,206 and 207: Off Hook...
To Assign an Extension to Use Only a Specific Exchange Line for Outgoing Calls. A useful feature if you want to keep lines 1 and 2 free for incoming calls or other priority extensions. This does not restrict other extensions from using the same outside line. Example: To restrict extension 208 to use exchange line 3 only.
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1. Direct Dial extensions must dial * in front of the extension number when making internal calls. 2. If extension 201 is converted to Direct Dial and wants to program systems features, * must be inserted in front of the password. 3.
Call Barring / Call Restrictions The Orchid PBX 308 has a very flexible Call Restriction Feature. Allowing extensions to call only essential numbers thereby keeping call costs to a minimum. Call Restrictions of a varying degree can apply to any or all extensions.
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To assign ALL extensions to the allowed Call Types in Group 0: Off Hook Dial: Password * 56 On Hook Ext 201 Ext 201 Internal Call Only – Group 6 To restrict an extension(s) to internal calls only, no outgoing calls. Off Hook Dial: Password * 56 On Hook...
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Example1: Programming Premium Rate numbers starting 09 into Group 3 Off Hook Dial: Password On Hook Code Group Barred Ext 201 Ext 201 Example 2: Programming Non Geographic numbers 0845 and 0870 into Group 5 Off Hook Dial: Password * 5 0845#0870# On Hook Code Group Barred...
Example 3. To Assign Group 3 to ALL Extensions Off Hook Dial: Password * 56 On Hook Code Group Ext 201 Ext 201 Administrators Personal Pin Number to Override Call Barring Groups The Factory set Pin Number is 1234. To change the Pin Number to say 4567 proceed as follows: Off Hook Dial: Password * 04 4567...
Reception Phone and Door Phone Up to 4 Extensions can be assigned to ring when the reception phone is picked up or the Door Phone is pressed. The Reception Phone or Door Phone should be connected to the Door Bell socket located on the rear of the PBX 308, using the 2 longer wires, of the special 4 wire lead supplied.
To Operate the Door Lock The Door Lock must be connected to the 2 short leads of the special 4 wire lead supplied and plugged into the socket marked Door Bell on the PBX 308. When you have answered the visitor: Press: RECALL and Dial # 0 0 The door will unlock.
Direct Inward System Access (DISA) DISA can be applied to ALL lines or just one line. When in the DISA mode your customers or colleagues will hear an outgoing message inviting them to “Dial the Extension if known or dial 0 for the Operator / or Hold for the Operator”...
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To assign a Line for DISA Example – To assign Line 3 only to DISA Off Hook Dial: * 2 0 On Hook Code Line Ext 201 Ext 201 To remove the DISA Feature from Line 3 Off Hook Dial: * 21 On Hook Code Ext 201...
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