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3. GETTING STARTED
Before beginning to program a new system, it is important that you determine what configuration will best meet
your customer’s needs.
The DX-80 Numbering Plan contains all of the configuration defaults provided with the system. If you need set-
tings other than those provided, you will need to customize the Numbering Plan. Since you will be programming
aspects that can be affected by the Numbering Plan, it is best to customize the plan before programming the
remainder of the system. For details on modifying the default Numbering Plan see Section 4.20,
Customizing the
Numbering Plan .
3.1 Shortcuts to Help You Work Faster
Certain tools have been provided for you to help reduce your programming time. These tools include:
• a series of worksheets for you to plan your system structure, and to record the programming for future
reference if necessary. These worksheets are provided in Appendix A, Worksheets .
• using one of four standard database programming templates provided with the DX-80 on CD part number
DX80UTILCD. You can choose the template that most closely matches your new customer’s site needs, and
then add whatever custom changes you need to make. This approach saves you the time of programming the
entire system from scratch.
• copying a baseline CO line or extension’s setups to several other CO line or extensions, thereby eliminating
the need to program them individually.
• using the directory number/feature number lookup when you need to know a specific directory number or
feature code you need to enter at the DET speakerphone, and
• resetting an extension to its default settings during troubleshooting and fault isolation procedures.
In addition, button label templates for customizing individual DET button definitions are provided in Appendix B,
Button Labeling .
3.1.1 USING A DATABASE PROGRAMMING TEMPLATE
You may choose from any of six templates to use as a shortcut to setting up your customer’s database; one tem-
plate with no voice mail and five templates with voice mail options. You can copy the template that is closest to
your customer’s requirements, and then customize it further if necessary to further meet their needs.
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