Page 2 - CONTENTS; Contents; Getting started
1 CONTENTS Contents Getting started 4 Important 4 Location 5 Handset range 5 Signal strength 5 Installation and Charger 5 Select your Country 5 Battery low warning 6 Battery performance 6 Pack contents 7 Purchasing additional handsets 7 Base stand 7 Wall mounting 8 Getting to know your phone 9 Overv...
Page 3 - Caller ID
2 CONTENTS To store an entry 17 Entering names 17 Character map 18 Enter a pause 18 To view an entry 18 To edit an entry 19 To delete an entry 19 To delete all entries 19 To copy the phonebook to another handset 19 To store a phonebook entry as a speed dial number 20 To delete a speed dial number 20...
Page 4 - Registration 31
3 CONTENTS To Reset your Phone 29 Auto prefi x 29 To set Country 30 To turn intrusion on 30 Registration 31 Register new handsets on the Slim base 31 To register a handset 31 To unregister a handset 31 Using the Answering system (Slim8800 ONLY) 32 Outgoing messages 32 Answer & Record 32 Answer O...
Page 5 - GETTING STARTED; Important; CAUTION
4 GETTING STARTED Important • Avoid exposure of this telephone to moisture or liquid. • To prevent electric shock, do not open the handset or base cabinet. • Avoid metallic contact (e.g. metal clips, keys) between the battery contacts and charging conductors. • There is a slight chance that the tele...
Page 6 - Location
5 GETTING STARTED Location You need to place your Slim base within 2 metres of the mains power socket and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference. Your unit works by sending radio signals between the...
Page 7 - Battery low warning; Battery performance; WARNING
6 GETTING STARTED Battery low warning If the icon fl ashes in the display, you will need to recharge the handset before you can use it again. During charging, the icon in the display will scroll. Battery performance In ideal conditions, fully charged batteries should give about 10 hours talk time or...
Page 8 - Pack contents; Purchasing additional handsets
7 GETTING STARTED Pack contents Depending on the model you have purchased this pack should contain the following items: If any of these are missing, please contact Oricom directly. Slim8000/ 8800-1 Slim8000/ 8800-2 Slim8000/ 8800-3 Base units 1 1 1 Cordless handsets 1 2 2 C h a r g i n g c r a d l e...
Page 9 - Wall mounting; IMPORTANT; Method B. Attach the Wall bracket (supplied) directly to a wall
8 GETTING STARTED Wall mounting IMPORTANT Before you wall-mount your Slim, check that you are not drilling into any hidden wiring. Before you drill, make sure the power and telephone line cables will reach the sockets. Method A. To fi t the wall bracket (supplied) to an existing telephone wall plate...
Page 10 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE; Overview of the Handset
9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE Overview of the Handset Earpiece Menu / OK Use to access and select the options in the menu Call log / Scroll Up / Volume up Call Log and shortcut to Answer Machine menu Redial / Clear / Back / Mute Clear incorrect input during text editing Back / to return to previous m...
Page 11 - Handset display
10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE Handset display Handset Battery Level Displays the current power levels of your handset battery. In Use Displayed when the line is in use and fl ashes when there is an incoming call. Missed Calls Displayed when you have missed calls and new number(s) in the Calls list. ...
Page 13 - Menu map
12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE PHONEBOOK NEW ENTRYLIST ENTRY ¬ <NAME> ¬ EDIT ENTRY ¬ DELETE ENTRY DELETE ALLDIRECT MEM CLOCK/ALARM DATE & TIMESET ALARM ¬ OFF¬ ON ONCE¬ ON DAILY ALARM TONE PERSONAL SET HANDSET TONE ¬ RING VOLUME¬ RING MELODY¬ GROUP MELODY¬ KEY TONE HANDSET NAMEAUTO PICK-UP A...
Page 14 - USING THE PHONE; Using the phone; TIP; NOTE
13 USING THE PHONE Using the phone To Make a call 1. Press [ ]. 2. Dial the telephone number. To Make a call by Pre-dialling 1. Enter the phone number (maximum 24 digits). If you make a mistake press [ ]. 2. Press [ ]to dial the phone number entered. To Make a call by speed dial (keypad 1 to 9) 1. P...
Page 15 - To adjust the volume; To switch handset on/off; Note; To call a second external number
14 USING THE PHONE TIP If Auto Pick up mode is on, simply lift up the handset from its base to answer the call. The default setting is On. If you have changed Auto Pick up mode to Off, you will need to press [ ] to answer a call. NOTE An incoming call has priority over other events. Whenever there i...
Page 16 - Multi-handset Operation; To call another handset: intercom; To transfer an external call to another handset
15 USING THE PHONE Multi-handset Operation Your Slim can have up to 5 handsets registered to the base unit. Each handset has its own number HS-1, HS-2, HS-3, HS-4 and HS-5 shown on the left-hand side of the display. With 2 or more handsets you can: • Make intercom calls while on an external call • S...
Page 17 - To make a three way conference call
16 USING THE PHONE 4. Press [ ]to switch between both callers. 5. Press [ ] to hang up. To make a three way conference call 1. During an external call, press [ ]. Your caller is put on hold. 2. Enter the number of the handset you want to call or press [ ] to ring all handsets. If there are only two ...
Page 18 - Phonebook; To view and dial phonebook entries; Entering names
17 PHONEBOOK Phonebook The Slim handset phonebook can store up to 100 names and numbers. NOTE Numbers can be up to 24 digits long and names up to 12 characters long. Entries are stored in alphabetical order. To view and dial phonebook entries 1. Press [ ]. Display shows the fi rst entry. 2. Scroll [...
Page 19 - Character map; Space; Enter a pause
18 PHONEBOOK Character map Key characters and symbols Space 1 - < > * A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 ? W X Y Z 9 0 - / \ # + Enter a pause If your Slim is connected to a switchboard, you may need to enter a pause in a stored number. This gives the switchboard time to...
Page 20 - To edit an entry; To delete an entry; To delete all entries
19 PHONEBOOK To edit an entry 1. Press [ ]. 2. Scroll [ ] or [ ] to the entry you want to edit and press [ ]. EDIT ENTRY is displayed. Press [ ] again. 3. Edit the name and press [ ] to confi rm. Use [ ] to delete characters. 4. Press [ ] and edit the number. 5. Press [ ] to confi rm. 6. Scroll [ ] ...
Page 21 - To store a phonebook entry as a speed dial number; To delete a speed dial number
20 PHONEBOOK To store a phonebook entry as a speed dial number The keys [ ] to [ ] enable one touch speed dialling of entries stored in the phonebook. 1. Press [ ] twice. 2. Scroll [ ] or [ ] to DIRECT MEM and press [ ] . 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select KEY 1 - 9 and press [ ]. The current entry, if a...
Page 22 - CALLER ID; To view the calls list; To dial from the calls list
21 CALLER ID Caller ID If you subscribe to your telephone operators service (charges may apply), numbers of the incoming calls will be displayed on the screen and stored in the call log (please consult your telephone service provider for details). NOTE If the caller’s number is stored in your phoneb...
Page 23 - To save a number from the calls list to the phonebook
22 CALLER ID To save a number from the calls list to the phonebook 1. Scroll [ ] to enter the CALL LOG option menu, then press [ ] to enter CALL LIST. The most recent call is displayed. 2. Scroll [ ] or [ ] to the number you want. 3. Press [ ]. SAVE NUMBER is displayed. 4. Press [ ]. ENTER NAME is d...
Page 24 - To view and dial a number in the redial list; To delete a redial list entry; To delete entire redial list
23 CALLER ID To view and dial a number in the redial list 1. Press [ ] . The last number dialled is displayed. If required, scroll [ ] or [ ] to display the number you want. 2. Press [ ] to dial the number. To copy a redial number to the phonebook 1. Press [ ] and scroll [ ] or [ ] to the entry you ...
Page 25 - To set date and time; To set alarm; To set alarm melody
24 CLOCK & ALARM Clock & Alarm If you subscribe to your network’s Caller ID service, the time on the unit may be set automatically each time you receive a call, depending on your network provider. You can also set or adjust the time manually using the Clock & Alarm menu. To set date and ...
Page 26 - PERSONAL SETTINGS; Personal settings; To set the ring volume; To set the ring melody; To set a Group melody
25 PERSONAL SETTINGS Personal settings To set the ring volume 1. Press [ ], scroll [ ] or [ ] to PERSONAL SET and press [ ]. 2. HANDSET TONE is displayed. Press [ ]. 3. RING VOLUME is displayed. Press [ ]. 4. Scroll [ ] or [ ] to adjust the ringer volume level. Choose from: RINGER OFF , LOW , MEDIUM...
Page 27 - To set the Key tones on/off
26 PERSONAL SETTINGS To set the Key tones on/off When you press a key on the handset you hear a beep. You can switch these beeps on or off. 1. Press [ ], scroll [ ] or [ ] to PERSONAL SET and press [ ]. 2. HANDSET TONE is displayed. Press [ ] and scroll [ ] or [ ] to KEY TONE . Press [ ]. 3. Scroll ...
Page 28 - To set babysit mode on
27 PERSONAL SETTINGS To set babysit mode on Leave one handset in a room and use another handset to hear sounds in that room. 1. Press [ ], scroll [ ] or [ ] to PERSONAL SET and press [ ]. 2. Scroll [ ] or [ ] to BABYSIT MODE. Press [ ]. 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select ON or OFF . 4. Press [ ] to confi...
Page 29 - ADVANCED SETTINGS; Advanced settings; To set the Recall time; Call barring; To switch call barring on/off
28 ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced settings This setting is useful to access certain network and PBX/switchboard services. To set the Recall time You can use the Recall button on your telephone when using your network operator’s services such as call waiting etc. A subscription may apply for these servic...
Page 30 - To set a number to be barred; To Reset your Phone; Auto prefi x
29 ADVANCED SETTINGS To set a number to be barred 1. Follow the above procedures to enter the CALL BARRING menu. 2. Scroll [ ] or [ ] to NUMBER . Press [ ]. 3. If necessary, scroll [ ] or [ ] to the next available slot. 4. Press [ ] and enter the number or prefi x you want to bar. Press [ ] to confi...
Page 31 - To set Country
30 ADVANCED SETTINGS 6. Enter the number you (up to 10 digits) want it replaced with and press [ ]. 7. Press [ ] to return to standby. NOTE If you do not enter a number for “Detect Digit” then the “Prefi x number” will be dialled prior to the number you call, (useful for access to “lo-cost” telephon...
Page 32 - REGISTRATION; Registration; Register new handsets on the Slim base; To unregister a handset
31 REGISTRATION Registration Register new handsets on the Slim base The handsets which come in the same pack are already registered to the base. If you buy new handsets, you need to register them before use. 1. Charge the batteries (for 15 hours). 2. Register the handset (to the base unit). Each bas...
Page 33 - USING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM; Using the Answering; Outgoing messages
32 USING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM (Slim8800 ONLY) Using the Answering system (Slim8800 ONLY) Your answering machine records unanswered calls when it is activated. It can store up to 59 messages within the maximum recording time of 12 minutes. Each message can be up to 3 minutes long. Your personal outgo...
Page 34 - To record an outgoing message; To switch the answering machine on/off
33 USING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM (Slim8800 ONLY) To record an outgoing message 1. Press [ ] scroll to ANSW MACHINE and press [ ]. 2. Scroll [ ] or [ ] to ANSWER MODE and press [ ]. 3. Scroll [ ] or [ ] to select ANSWER & REC or ANSWER ONLY and press [ ]. Scroll [ ] or [ ] key to select PERSONALISED...
Page 35 - New Message; To delete all messages; To record a memo
34 USING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM (Slim8800 ONLY) New Message When you have received a new message the will fl ash on the handset screen and the amount of messages will be shown on the base unit’s display. To play messages On the handset 1. Press [ ] and scroll [ ] or [ ] to ANSW MACHINE and press [ ]. ...
Page 36 - Remote access; To turn Remote Access on/off; Call screening
35 USING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM (Slim8800 ONLY) 3. Speak your message. Press [ ] to end recording. Remote access Remote access allows you to operate your answering machine and listen to your messages by calling your phone from another phone. The default setting is on. 1. Call your phone. When you hear...
Page 37 - To access the answering machine menu via the Calls list; Memory full
36 USING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM (Slim8800 ONLY) 4. Scroll [ ] or [ ] to select ON or OFF . 5. Press [ ] to confi rm. To access the answering machine menu via the Calls list When the is fl ashing to indicate new messages you can see caller details via [ ] or press [ ] again to go to ANSW MACHINE to pla...
Page 38 - APPENDIX; Customer Support
37 APPENDIX Customer Support If you feel this product is not working correctly please consult the user guide and ensure that you are using the product in accordance with the instructions. Remove all extra telephone equipment and connect only this telephone directly to the telephone socket. If the fa...
Page 39 - Troubleshooting
38 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) No dial tone on the cordless handset. 1. The base unit is not properly connected.2. Too far from the base unit.3. Battery charge is low.4. Incorrect battery polarity.5. Re-register handset. 1. Check CONNECTION to power and telephone line.2. Mo...
Page 43 - Notes for operation in New Zealand
42 APPENDIX The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with the minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above a...
