3-221-208-11 (1) Cordless Telephone with Answering System Operating Instructions SPP-A9276 ©2000 Sony Corporation US
Owner’s Record The model and the serial numbers are located at the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. SPP-A9276 Serial No.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by battery, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the following type and size battery pack: Sony BP-T24. 2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode.
Caution You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Table of contents Getting Started 8 Read this first 9 Step 1: Checking the package contents 10 Step 2: Setting up the base phone 13 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 15 Step 4: Entering the area code 19 Step 5: Setting up the phone services 22 Step 6: Setting the day and time 24 Identifying the parts Basics 28 Making calls 33 Redialing 35 Receiving calls Telephone Features 39 One-touch dialing 39 Storing phone numbers and names 41 Changing a stored name and/or phone number 42 Making calls with one-touch
63 Playing back messages 65 Erasing messages 66 Screening incoming calls 66 To screen incoming calls on the cordless handset 66 To answer the call 67 Recording a memo 68 Operating from an outside phone 68 Setting the remote ID code (security code) 69 Picking up new messages Additional Information 81 Mounting the base phone on a wall 82 Carrying the cordless handset by the belt clip 84 Notes on power sources 85 Maintenance 86 Troubleshooting 91 Specifications 92 Index Back cover LIMITED WARRANTY Caller ID
Getting Started Read this first Before you use your phone, you must first set it up. Here’s a quick way to set up your phone: Steps 1 to 6. Step 1 (page 9) First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories. Step 2 (pages 10 to 12) You need to do three things to set up the base phone, including finding the best location for the base phone. Step 3 Base phone (pages 13 to 14) Insert the battery pack into the cordless handset and charge it for more than 12 hours.
Step 1 Checking the package contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If anything is missing, contact your local Sony dealer.
Step 2 Setting up the base phone Do the following steps: • Choose the best location • Connect the base phone • Choose the dialing mode Choose the best location Where you place the base phone affects the reception quality of the cordless handset.
Connect the base phone If you want to hang the base phone on the wall, see page 81. 1 4 3 To an AC outlet To HANDSET To DC IN 11V AC power adaptor To LINE (supplied AC-T107) 2 To a telephone Getting Started Hook the cord. Telephone line cord (supplied) outlet 1 Connect the handset cord to the To tilt the phone If you want to tilt the phone, attach the supplied wall bracket on the bottom of the base phone. HANDSET jack and to the handset.
Step 2: Setting up the base phone (continued) Notes • Use only the supplied AC-T107 AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. • Connect the AC power adaptor to a continuous power supply. • Place the base phone close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC power adaptor easily. Polarity of the plug – Tip If your telephone outlet is not modular, contact your telephone service company for assistance.
Step 3 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before you start using your cordless handset. compartment lid of the cordless handset. 2 Connect the battery connector BP-T24 Red Black with correct polarity (black wire goes on lower side and red wire goes on upper side). Getting Started 1 Slide open the battery 3 Hook the cords and insert the Hook battery pack. Then close the lid.
Step 3: Preparing the battery pack (continued) Battery duration A fully charged battery pack lasts for about: • Approx. 5 hours when you use the cordless handset continuously • Approx. 6 days when the cordless handset is in standby mode. Notes • The battery pack will gradually discharge over a long period of time, even when not in use. • If you leave the battery pack in the cordless handset without charging it, the battery pack will be completely discharged.
Step 4 Entering the area code If you live in an area where calls from or to other local areas can also be made by 10-digit dialing (area code + number), you can register up to 5 local area codes with this telephone to take advantage of this system. See “To enter the local area code (For 10 digits phone number users)” on page 17. Case 2. If 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is required for all local calls in your area, see “To enter the local area code (For 10 digits phone number users)” on page 17.
Step 4: Entering the area code (continued) 4 Press Jog Button (ENTER) again. “ENTER HOME AREA CODE.” appears on the display. ENTER HOME AREA CODE. _ 5 Enter the three digits of your home area code using the dialing keys. 6 Press (PROGRAM). You hear a long confirmation beep. Notes • If the home area code is already entered, it appears on the display in step 3. To enter a different home area code, see “To change the home area code” below.
To enter the local area code (For 10 digits phone numbers users) 1 2 3 Getting Started If a call matches one of the local area codes you entered, the phone number will be registered with 10 digits in the Caller ID list (area code + number). If a call does not match one of the local area codes you entered, the phone number will be registered with 11 digits in the Caller ID list (1 + area code + number). Some regions of the country allow you to have more than one local area code.
Step 4: Entering the area code (continued) To change the local area code 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 on page 17. The current local area code appears on the display. 2 3 4 Press (ERASE) to erase the current local area code. Enter a new local area code using the dialing keys. Press (PROGRAM). You hear a long confirmation beep. To erase the local area code You can erase the local area code. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 17, then press (PROGRAM).
Step 5 Setting up the phone services Set up the “Caller ID with call waiting” service and the Long Distance Saver function before use. Setting up the phone services is only possible on the base phone. In order to use this service, you must first subscribe to “Caller ID with call waiting” service (see page 80). The “Caller ID with call waiting” service is preset to “ACTIVE”. 1 Press (PROGRAM).
Step 5: Setting up the phone services (continued) Note Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure. Tip When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display by pressing Jog Button (ENTER). To set up the Long Distance Saver function Many telephone companies and service providers nowadays offer lowrate long distance calls separate from your standard long distance provider.
Getting Started Notes • DO NOT USE (LONG DIST. SAVER) to dial EMERGENCY services, customer service numbers, your local telephone company, local numbers or toll free numbers. • If you press (LONG DIST. SAVER) twice, the dialing of the registered access number is cancelled and “[LONG DISTANCE]” disappears from the display. • If the access number is not correctly set, “SEND TO CORDLESS HANDSET FAILED.
Step 6 Setting the day and time Set the day and time so that you can stamp day and time for the incoming messages. You will hear the recorded day and time when you play back messages. 1 Press (PROGRAM). 2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “BASE SETTINGS”, and then press Jog Button (ENTER). 3 Turn Jog Dial to choose Jog Button (ENTER) “CLOCK”, and then press Jog Button (ENTER). CLOCK GO BACK SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 4 Set the correct day of the week by turning Jog Dial, and then press Jog Button (ENTER).
5 Set the hour (1 to 12) by turning Jog Dial, and then press Jog Button (ENTER). and then press Jog Button (ENTER). 12:00AM ENTER AM/PM AND PRESS JOG BUTTON 12:00AM 7 Choose “AM” or “PM” by turning Jog Dial, and then press Jog Button (ENTER). Getting Started 6 Set the minute (00 to 59) by turning Jog Dial, ENTER MINUTE AND PRESS JOG BUTTON You hear a long confirmation beep and the day and time you just entered is announced. Then the phone starts counting time.
Identifying the parts Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Base phone 1 2 3 4 5 6 qh qj 7 8 9 ql qk w; wa ws wd wf wg wh 0 qa qs qd qf qg 1 Display window (p. 31, 63, 70) 7 Handset (p. 11, 31, 37) 2 VOLUME +/– buttons (p. 32, 64) 8 Speaker Adjusts the handset or speaker volume. 3 PLAY/STOP button (p. 63) 9 Dialing keys (p. 31) q; LONG DIST. SAVER button (p. 20, 31) Lets you make a long distance call with the registered access number. Plays back recorded messages.
Getting Started wj wk wl e; qg > SKIP button (p. 64) Press to skip to the next message. qh ERASE button (p. 16, 21, 65) qj PROGRAM button (p. 15) qk Antenna (p. 11, 81) ql MEMO button (p. 67) ea wf CALL WAITING/FLASH button (p. 32, 80) Switches to a second call if you have “call waiting” service, or lets you make a new call. wg HOLD button (p. 32) Puts a call on hold. Records a memo message. wh MIC (microphone) (p. 56, 67) w; Jog Button (ENTER) (p. 15) wj Hook for AC power adaptor cord (p.
Identifying the parts (continued) Cordless handset 1 2 qg qh qj qk 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf 1 Antenna ql w; wa ws wd wf 9 REVIEW button (p. 64) Keep the button pressed for a playback review of the current message. 2 Speaker [EZfit] (p. 30) 3 Display window (p. 28, 70) 4 Jog Dial (p. 39, 71) 0 Dialing keys (p. 28) 5 TALK button (p. 28) qa Battery compartment (p. 13) Lets you make or receive a call. 6 INTERCOM button (p. 51) Lets you talk between the base phone and the cordless handset.
Getting Started wg wh qg CALL WAITING/FLASH button (p. 29, 80) Switches to a second call if you have “call waiting” service, or lets you make a new call. qh REDIAL/PAUSE button (p. 33, 41) Redials one of the last five numbers called/inserts a pause in the dialing sequence. qj OFF button (p. 28) Allows you to disconnect the call. qk > SKIP button (p. 64) Press to skip to the next message. w; # button (p. 78) Used to change the number of digits of the phone number in the Caller ID list.
Basics Making calls 1 Pick up the cordless handset from the charger. 2 Press (TALK) and wait until (LONG DIST. SAVER) (CALL WAITING/FLASH) I(HEADSET) jack VOL switch (*TONE) “TALK” appears on the display and the display also shows the talk time in hours, minutes and seconds. The dialing keys light up. You then hear a dial tone. “CORDLESS HANDSET IN USE” appears on the display of the base phone.
Making calls when the headset is connected When a headset (optional) is connected to the I (HEADSET) jack on the cordless handset, you can talk through the headset. Open Making calls using the Long Distance Saver function Set the menu for the Long Distance Saver function to “ACTIVE”. See “To set up the Long Distance Saver function” on page 21. Basics 1 2 Pick up the cordless handset from the charger. Press (LONG DIST. SAVER). “[LONG DISTANCE]” appears on the display.
Making calls (continued) Notes • When making a call on the cordless handset, “ ” appears on the display indicating the receiver sensitivity with the base phone. Three bars indicate a good reception, no bar indicates a bad reception. When calling from an area with poor reception, you may experience interference or the call may be disconnected, so try to use the cordless handset in areas that have a good reception.
Making calls with the base phone Pick up the handset or press (SPEAKERPHONE) on the base phone. “TALK” or “SPEAKERPHONE” appears on the display and the display also shows the talk time in hours, minutes and seconds. (CALL WAITING/ FLASH) (REDIAL/PAUSE) (VOLUME) (PROGRAM) (ERASE) (*TONE) Dial the phone number. Jog Button (ENTER) Jog Dial When you’re done talking, replace the handset in the cradle or press (SPEAKERPHONE) again. (HOLD) Basics (LONG DIST.
Making calls (continued) Additional tasks To Do this Adjust the handset or speakerphone volume During phone conversation, press (VOLUME)(+) or (-). There are 3 steps for the handset volume level, and 7 steps for the speakerphone volume level. Put a call on hold Press (HOLD). “HOLD” appears on the display. Press (HOLD), (SPEAKERPHONE), or pick up the handset from the base phone to resume the conversation. Switch to tone dialing temporarily Press (*TONE) after you’re connected.
Redialing Both the base phone and the cordless handset can each individually store five dialed phone numbers. Turn 1 Press (REDIAL/PAUSE). 2 Display the name or phone Press Basics number you want to call by turning Jog Dial, and then press Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button (ENTER).) 3 Turn Jog Dial to choose “DIAL” or “LONG DISTANCE”, and then press Jog Dial (or Jog Button (ENTER)). (PROGRAM) The phone number will be redialed.
Making calls (continued) To store the dialed phone number into the Phone Directory 1 Display the name or phone number you want to store by doing steps 1 and 2 on page 33. 2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “PROGRAM”, and then press Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button (ENTER).) 3 4 Enter the name by doing steps 4 and 5 on page 40. Turn Jog Dial to choose “[PGM]”, and then press Jog Dial (or Jog Button (ENTER)). You hear a long confirmation beep, and the name and the number are stored.
Receiving calls 1 When you hear the phone ring: • Press (TALK). or (CALL WAITING/FLASH) I(HEADSET) jack Basics “TALK” appears on the display and the display also shows the talk time in hours, minutes and seconds. VOL switch “CORDLESS HANDSET IN USE” appears on the display of the base phone. (HOLD) (PROGRAM) • Pick up the cordless handset from the charger when the cordless handset is placed on the charger.
Receiving calls (continued) Additional tasks To Do this Adjust the cordless handset volume Set the VOL switch to H (high), M (middle) or L (low). Put a call on hold Press (HOLD). “HOLD” appears on the display. Press (HOLD) again or pick up the cordless handset from the charger (When Quick talk is set to “USE”; see below) to resume the conversation. Switch to another call (“call waiting” service*) Press (CALL WAITING/FLASH). Press (CALL WAITING/FLASH) again to return to the first caller.
Receiving calls with the base phone When you hear the phone ring, pick up the handset or press (SPEAKERPHONE) on the base phone. (CALL WAITING/ FLASH) (VOLUME) “TALK” or “SPEAKERPHONE” appears on the display and the display also shows the talk time in hours, minutes and seconds. When you’re done talking, replace the handset in the cradle or press (SPEAKERPHONE) again. (SPEAKERPHONE) Basics To obtain the best speakerphone performance, see page 32.
Receiving calls (continued) Notes • Even when you set “RINGER VOL” on the base phone to “OFF”, the cordless handset will ring when the RING switch on the cordless handset is set to ON. • If there is an incoming call during intercom conversation, intercom call will be disconnected, and both the base phone and the cordless handset will ring. Tips • To inform you of an incoming call, the display shows “** RINGING **” even when you set “RINGER VOL” on the base phone to “OFF”.
Telephone Features One-touch dialing You can dial with one touch of a key by storing a phone number on a one-touch dialing button. Storing phone numbers and names Example: to store “SONY” “1234567”. Turn 1 Press (PROGRAM). Press HANDSET MENU GO BACK PHONE DIRECTORY 2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ONE- (TALK) TOUCH DIAL”, and then press Jog Dial. (REDIAL/PAUSE) ONE-TOUCH DIAL GO BACK (LONG DIST.
One-touch dialing (continued) 4 Enter the name by turning Jog Dial. ENTER NAME You can enter up to 15 characters. SONY_ Turn Jog Dial until the desired character is selected, and then press Jog Dial. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXYZ SWITCH NUMBER Each press of Jog Dial after choosing “[SWITCH]” switches the characters from upper case letters t lower case letters t numbers and symbols.
Enter successive numbers in the same way. When the phone number of 16 digits or more has been entered, the phone number appears in two lines. 7 Turn Jog Dial to choose “[PGM]”, and then SONY 1234567890123456 12_ 0123456789*# F P VIP PGM press Jog Dial. You hear a long confirmation beep, and the name and the number are stored. The display goes off. Notes • Names cannot be entered using the dialing keys. • Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure.
One-touch dialing (continued) 3 Turn Jog Dial to choose “[NUMBER]”, and then press Jog Dial. The cursor is at the right of the phone number. 4 Turn Jog Dial to choose “[P]”, then press Jog Dial to erase the number, and enter the new number. SONY 1234567_ 0123456789*# F P VIP PGM If you don’t want to change the number, skip this step. 5 Turn Jog Dial to choose “[PGM]”, and then press Jog Dial. You hear a long confirmation beep and the name and/or the number is changed.
Phone Directory You can dial a number by scrolling through the Phone Directory. Both the base phone and the cordless handset can each store up to 50 separate numbers. Storing phone numbers and names Turn Press 1 Press (PROGRAM). (Cordless handset) HANDSET MENU GO BACK PHONE DIRECTORY ONE-TOUCH DIAL QUICK TALK 2 Press Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button (ENTER).) “ENTER NAME” appears on the display.
Phone Directory (continued) Changing a stored name and/or phone number 1 Display the name you want to change by doing steps 1 to 3 on pages 46 to 47. BROWN JOHN SONY SMITH JOHN SALINGER GREG WAGNER ANTHONY 2 Press Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button (ENTER).) GO BACK DIAL LONG DISTANCE EDIT ERASE DIRECTORY 3 Turn Jog Dial to choose “EDIT”, and then press Jog Dial (or Jog Button (ENTER)). The cursor is at the right of the name.
Erasing a memory location To erase the phone number one by one 1 Display the name you want to erase by doing steps 1 to 3 on pages 46 to 47. BROWN JOHN SONY SMITH JOHN SALINGER GREG WAGNER ANTHONY 2 Press Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button (ENTER).) GO BACK DIAL LONG DISTANCE EDIT ERASE DIRECTORY Turn Jog Dial to choose “ERASE DIRECTORY”, and then press Jog Dial (or Jog Button (ENTER)).
Phone Directory (continued) To erase the entire memory at once 1 Press (PROGRAM). 2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “MEMORY MANAGE”, and then press Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button (ENTER).) MEMORY MANAGE GO BACK SEND ALL DIR ERASE ALL CID ERASE ALL MSG 3 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ERASE ALL DIR”, and then press Jog Dial (or Jog Button (ENTER)). ERASE ALL DIR? GO BACK NO ERASE DIRECTORY 4 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ERASE DIRECTORY”, and then press Jog Dial (or Jog Button (ENTER)).
2 Turn Jog Dial to select an alphabet group ([ABC], [DEF]...) which includes the initial character of the name you want to search for, and then press Jog Dial (or Jog Button (ENTER)). If a numbers or a symbol is the initial character, select the “[etc]” group. 3 Select the name you want to call by turning Jog Dial.
Phone Directory (continued) Transferring the Phone Directory memory The Phone Directory memory can be transferred one by one or all at once (with a maximum of 50 numbers) from the cordless handset to the base phone and from the base phone to the cordless handset. To transfer one phone number from the Phone Directory Display the name you want to transfer by doing BROWN steps 1 to 3 on pages 46 to 47. 1 JOHN SONY SMITH JOHN SALINGER GREG WAGNER ANTHONY 2 Press Jog Dial.
3 Press Jog Dial again (or Jog Button (ENTER)). (Cordless handset) SEND ALL DIR? GO BACK NO 4 Turn Jog Dial to choose “SEND DIRECTORY”, and then press Jog Dial (or Jog Button (ENTER)). “SENDING…” appears on the display during the transfer. You hear a long confirmation beep and the entire memory is transferred.
Switching the phones during a call You can easily switch between the cordless handset and the base phone without disconnecting the call. To switch from the base phone to the cordless handset 1 Press (HOLD) on the base phone. The call is on hold and “HOLD” appears on the display. 2 Pick up the cordless handset (SPEAKERPHONE) from the charger (When Quick talk is set to “USE”; see page 36) or press (TALK) or (HOLD) on the cordless handset.
Talking between the phones (Intercom) You can talk between the base phone and the cordless handset. You can start the intercom from either phone. To talk from the cordless handset to the base phone Press (INTERCOM). The base phone and cordless handset ring and “** PAGING **” appears on the display. (TALK) (OFF) “INTERCOM” appears on the display. When you are done talking Replace the cordless handset on the charger or press (OFF) on the cordless handset.
Talking between the phones (Intercom) (continued) To talk from the base phone to the cordless handset Press (INTERCOM). The base phone and cordless handset ring and “** PAGING **” appears on the display. When a person at the cordless handset picks up the cordless handset from the charger (When Quick talk is set to “USE”; see page 36) or presses (TALK) or (INTERCOM), you can talk with each other. “INTERCOM” appears on the display.
Transferring a call You can transfer a call between the cordless handset and base phone without disconnecting the call. To transfer from the base phone to the cordless handset 1 Press (INTERCOM) to page the cordless handset. The call is put on hold on the base phone and the cordless handset rings. “** PAGING **” appears on the display of both the base phone and cordless handset.
Transferring a call (continued) To transfer from the cordless handset to the base phone 1 Press (INTERCOM) to page the base phone. (OFF) The call is put on hold on the cordless handset and the base phone rings. “** PAGING **” appears on the display of both the cordless handset and base phone. 2 Pick up the handset from the base phone or press (SPEAKERPHONE) or (INTERCOM) on the base phone. “INTERCOM” appears on the display of both the base phone and cordless handset.
Answering Machine Features Preparing the answering machine Answer settings can only be made on the base phone. Note that you cannot operate the base phone while the cordless handset is in use. Adjusting the answering volume of the base phone There are 7 steps for the answering volume level. The answering volume level is preset to 7 (MAX). 1 Press (PROGRAM). 2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ANSWER SETTINGS”, and then press Jog Button (ENTER). ANSWER SETTINGS GO BACK ANSWERING VOL.
Preparing the answering machine (continued) Recording the greeting This answering machine has prerecorded greetings (see page 57). However, you can record your own greeting. The greeting must be between two seconds and one minute long. You can record only one greeting, and it is used regardless of the answering mode (“normal” and “announcement only” modes. See page 61). Therefore, if you decide to change the mode, make sure that you record a new greeting to match the answering mode. 1 Press (PROGRAM).
6 Press Jog Button (ENTER) to stop recording. The phone automatically replays the recorded greeting. Notes • Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure. • If recording did not succeed, you hear five short error beeps. Start over the procedure. • If a call comes in while recording a greeting, recording is cancelled. Start over the procedure. • If you hear five short error beeps while recording, the recording area may be full.
Preparing the answering machine (continued) Selecting the ring time You can select the number of rings before the answering machine starts to play back the greeting and records incoming messages. There are 5 options of ring time. The ring time is preset to “TOLL SAVER”. 1 Press (PROGRAM). 2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ANSWER SETTINGS”, and then press Jog Button (ENTER). 3 Turn Jog Dial to choose “RINGER TIMES”, and then press Jog Button Jog Button (ENTER) (ENTER).
Selecting the recording quality For the user who does not utilize the maximum recording capacity (about 20 minutes), you can select a higher recording grade and enjoy superior sound quality and clarity compared to the standard (NORM) grade. As higher sound quality uses up more memory capacity, the maximum recording time changes accordingly. 1 Press (PROGRAM). 2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ANSWER SETTINGS”, and then press Jog Button (ENTER).
Preparing the answering machine (continued) Selecting the answering mode You can set the answering machine to record incoming messages (normal mode), or just make an announcement without recording messages (announcement only mode). You can record your own greeting, or use the factory pre-recorded greetings. 1 Press (PROGRAM). 2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ANSWER SETTINGS”, and then press Jog Button (ENTER). ANSWER SETTINGS GO BACK ANSWERING VOL. Jog Button (ENTER) ANSWERING MODE AUDIBLE INDI.
Notes • Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure. • The same greeting is used regardless of the answering mode. Therefore, if you decide to change the mode, make sure that you record a new greeting to match the answering mode. Tips • When the phone is in announcement only mode, “ANNOUNCE ONLY” will appear on the standby mode display. • When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display by pressing Jog Button (ENTER).
Preparing the answering machine (continued) Turning on the answering function Press (ANSWER ON/OFF) so that it lights up in red. Notes • When the memory is full, you hear five short error beeps and you cannot turn on the answering function. Erase unnecessary messages (see page 65). • If four minutes have passed while recording the incoming message, the line is automatically disconnected. • If the message is shorter than two seconds, it will not be recorded.
Playing back messages You can play back messages on both the base phone and the cordless handset. When the phone is not in use and not in announcement only mode, the display of the base phone shows the following.
Playing back messages (continued) Additional tasks when playing back messages To Do this Adjust the answering volume During playback, press (VOLUME) (+) or (-) on the base phone. Adjust the cordless handset volume Set the VOL switch on the cordless handset to H (high), M (middle) or L (low). Stop playback Press (PLAY/STOP) on the base phone or (OFF) on the cordless handset. Skip to the next message Press > SKIP (3) while the current message is playing. Repeat the current message Press .
Erasing messages To erase the message one by one Press (ERASE) while the message is being played back. You hear a voice guidance and the message is erased. To erase the entire messages at once Entire message deletion can only be made on the base phone. Note that new messages that have not as yet been played back will also be erased. 1 2 Press (PROGRAM). 3 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ERASE ALL MSG”, and then press Jog Button (ENTER).
Screening incoming calls You can screen calls by leaving the answering function on (see page 62) while you are at home. When a call is answered, you can hear the message being recorded through the base phone or cordless handset but the caller cannot hear you. Then, you can decide whether to answer the call or not. This function is available both the base phone and the cordless handset. However, the following procedures are required in order to screen incoming calls on the cordless handset.
Recording a memo You can record a “memo” (up to four minutes) as a personal reminder or as a message for other people. You can play back the recorded memo like any incoming messages (see page 63). Memo recording is only available on the base phone. 1 Press (MEMO). You hear a voice guidance and a long confirmation beep. 2 After the tone, start recording. Speak about 12 inches (30 cm) away from the microphone. 3 Press (MEMO) to stop recording.
Operating from an outside phone You can call from a touch-tone phone and pick up new messages recorded on the phone. First, you just set the remote ID code (security code) and turn on the answering function before going out. The remote ID code (security code) setting can only be made on the base phone. Setting the remote ID code (security code) 1 Press (PROGRAM). 2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ANSWER SETTINGS”, and then press Jog Button (ENTER).
Picking up new messages 1 2 Call your phone from a touch-tone phone. While you hear your greeting play, press (#), and your remote ID code (security code). You hear a long confirmation beep and the greeting stops. Following the voice guidance informing you of the number of messages recorded, the phone stands by for you to enter a control code. 3 To do other operations, enter the control code within 20 seconds (see the table below). To quit, hang up the phone.
Caller ID Features Understanding the Caller ID service Caller ID allows the caller’s phone number to be shown on the display before you answer the call. In order to use this feature, you must first subscribe to Caller ID service. The name of this service may vary depending on your telephone company. To use this feature, be sure to enter the area code (see page 15). When you receive a call The phone number appears on the display with the date and time as shown in the following example.
Looking at the Caller ID list The phone stores the data of the last 100 calls received including “OUT OF AREA” and “PRIVATE” calls. It keeps track of all calls received; even if they were not answered. Viewing the Caller ID list You can look through the Caller ID list on both the base phone and the cordless handset to check the phone number and/or name of the calls received. Turn Press 1 Turn Jog Dial.
Looking at the Caller ID list (continued) Erasing data from the Caller ID list Old data will be erased automatically when a 101st call comes in, but you can also manually erase unnecessary data one by one or erase the entire list. To erase the phone number one by one 1 Display the phone number you want to erase from the Caller ID list (see page 71). NEW 01 SMITH JOHN 1-201-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM 2 Press Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button (ENTER).
To erase the entire list at once Entire Caller ID list deletion can only be made on the base phone. Note that Caller ID data in the list that has not been viewed will also be erased. 1 Press (PROGRAM). 2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “MEMORY MANAGE”, and then press Jog Button (ENTER). MEMORY MANAGE GO BACK SEND ALL DIR ERASE ALL CID ERASE ALL MSG 3 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ERASE ALL CID”, and then press Jog Button (ENTER).
Using the Caller ID list By using the Caller ID list, you can call back a phone number from the Caller ID list easily, play back messages, or store numbers from the Caller ID list into the Phone Directory. Calling back a number from the Caller ID list Turn Press 1 Display the phone number you want to call from the Caller ID list (see page 71). NEW 01 SMITH JOHN 1-201-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM (TALK) 2 Press Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button (ENTER).) (LONG DIST.
Notes • When the Long Distance Saver function is set to “ACTIVE”, “LONG DISTANCE” can be selected in step 2 (see page 21). • If the area code is not entered, “PLEASE ENTER AREA CODE” will appear on the display, and you will not be able to call back. Enter the area code (see page 15). • Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure.
Using the Caller ID list (continued) Playing back a message from the Caller ID list When there is a message in the received Caller ID data, you can play back the message while continuing to display the Caller ID list. Turn Press 1 Display the phone number you want to play back a message from the Caller ID list (see page 71). NEW 01 SMITH JOHN 1-201-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM MESSAGE “[MESSAGE]” appears on the display. 2 Press Jog Dial.
Storing a number of the Caller ID list into the Phone Directory 1 Display the name and phone number you want to store from the Caller ID list (see page 71). NEW 01 SMITH JOHN 1-201-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM 2 Confirm the number and press Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button (ENTER).) GO BACK DIAL LONG DISTANCE PROGRAM ERASE CALLER ID 3 4 Turn Jog Dial to choose “PROGRAM”, and then press Jog Dial (or Jog Button (ENTER)). The cursor is at the right of the name.
Using the Caller ID list (continued) Notes • If the area code is not entered, “PLEASE ENTER AREA CODE” will appear on the display, and you will not be able to store into the Phone Directory. Enter the area code (see page 15). • Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure. • If the number displayed in step 1 is not the one you should store, you can change the number of digits of the phone number as described below.
When the home area code matches NEW 01 SMITH JOHN 123-4567 NEW 01 SMITH JOHN 1-201-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM 7.04 4:53PM NEW 01 NEW 01 SMITH JOHN 1-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM SMITH JOHN 201-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM When the local area code matches NEW 01 SMITH JOHN 201-123-4567 SMITH JOHN 1-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM 7.04 4:53PM NEW 01 NEW 01 7.04 4:53PM SMITH JOHN 123-4567 Caller ID Features SMITH JOHN 1-201-123-4567 2 NEW 01 7.
Using “Caller ID with call waiting” service This telephone is compatible with the “Caller ID with call waiting” service. Make sure that your telephone company offers this service. Like the basic Caller ID service, you need to subscribe to “Caller ID with call waiting” in order to use this service. Even though you may have already subscribed to “Caller ID” and “call waiting” as two separate services, you need to request a subscription to “Caller ID with call waiting” as a single service.
Additional Information Mounting the base phone on a wall 1 Reverse the hang-up tab. 2 Plug the telephone line cord to 1 Hang-up tab the LINE jack and the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 11V jack, and hook the cords. Use the shorter cord for mounting. 3 Attach the wall bracket to the 2 center of the base phone. Align the f marks of the wall bracket with those of the base phone.
Carrying the cordless handset by the belt clip You can hang the cordless handset on the belt by attaching the belt clip to the cordless handset. Attaching the belt clip Press the belt clip to the cordless handset. Make sure that the side tabs click and go into the holes on the sides of the cordless handset. Note To prevent the cordless handset from dropping, make sure that each tab is completely inserted.
Using the headset You can talk on the cordless handset without using your hands by connecting a headset (optional) to the I (HEADSET) jack on the cordless handset.
Notes on power sources On battery pack For the customers in the USA • Store the battery pack at a temperature between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C) for best performance. RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES • If you do not use the cordless handset for a long period of time, remove the battery pack after charging for more than 12 hours. On power failure During a power interruption, you cannot make or receive calls, and you cannot use the answering machine. Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable.
Maintenance • Clean the cabinets with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as they may damage the finish of the cabinet. • If the charge terminals of the charger and cordless handset are soiled, wipe them with a soft cloth. If you have any questions or problems concerning your phone, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting Making calls If you’ve experienced any of the following difficulties while using your phone, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Remedy You hear five short error beeps when you press (TALK). • Make sure you have set up the base phone correctly (page 10). • Move the cordless handset closer to the base phone. You hear no dial tone.
During conversation One-touch dialing/ Phone Directory Intercom Symptom Remedy You hear interference during conversation. • Move the cordless handset closer to the base phone. • Place the base phone away from noise sources (page 10). You hear a beep every second during a conversation and “ ” appears on the display. • This is the out-of-range alarm. Move the cordless handset closer to the base phone within 30 seconds. You hear a beep twice per second and “BATTERY LOW” appears on the display.
Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Remedy Operating from an outside phone Answering machine You cannot hear anything from • During playback, press (VOLUME)(+) on the base the speaker. phone to increase the answering volume. 88US No time stamp is heard. • Make sure the day and time are set (page 22). • The day and time may have been cleared due to a power interruption. Set them again (page 22). You cannot record the greeting properly. • Keep your message between two seconds and one minute.
Caller ID Symptom Remedy The caller’s name and/or phone number does not appear on the display. • Make sure you have subscribed to Caller ID service. • Caller ID service may not work when the phone is connected to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX). • The call is made through company which does not offer Caller ID service. “OUT OF AREA” will appear on the display. • The call was “blocked.” “PRIVATE” will appear on the display. • You have answered the call while “** RINGING **” was displayed.
Power source/battery Troubleshooting (continued) 90US Symptom Remedy The CHARGE lamp on the charger does not light up when you place the cordless handset to charge. • Wipe the charge terminals of the charger and the cordless handset with a soft cloth for better contact of the charge terminals. • Make sure the cordless handset is placed on the charger properly. • Make sure the cordless handset is placed on the charger with front side facing forward. The battery duration is short.
Specifications General Base phone Spread method Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum Access method FDMA-TDD Frequency band 902 - 928 MHz Operating channel 23 channels Dial signal Tone, 10 PPS (pulse) selectable Supplied accessories See page 9. Power source DC 11V from AC power adaptor AC-T107 Dimensions Approx. 175 x 60 x 214 mm (w/h/d), antenna excluded (approx. 7 x 2 3⁄8 x 8 1⁄2 inches) Antenna: Approx. 112 mm (approx. 4 1⁄ 2 inches) Mass Approx. 580 g (approx.
Index A D M, N Adjusting volume answering 55, 64 cordless handset volume 29, 36 handset volume 32, 37 speakerphone volume 32, 37 Answering machine turning on 62 Answering mode 60 Area code 15 Audible indicate 61 Day and time stamp 22 Dialing mode choosing 12 switching to the tone temporarily 29 Directory Phone Directory 43 Making calls 28 Memo 67 Memory match function 70 Messages 63 Mounting the base phone on a wall 81 E, F O Erasing Caller ID data 72 phone numbers dialed 34 messages 65 Phone Direct
S Screening calls 66 Setting up base phone 10 cordless handset 13 Setting up the phone services 19 Speakerphone 32 Stamping messages with day and time 22 Storing Caller ID data in Phone Directory 77 Switching phones during a call 50 T, U Toll-saver feature 58 Talking between the phones 51 Tone dialing dialing mode 12 switching to 29 Transferring a call 53 Troubleshooting 86 V, W, X, Y, Z Additional Information Volume answering 55, 64 cordless handset 29, 36 handset 32, 37 speakerphone 32, 37 Additional
For the customers in the USA Be sure to save the receipt and attach it to your WARRANTY card when having your equipment repaired at an authorized Sony service station. For online product registration, please contact www.sony.com/productregistration. Sony Corporation Printed in Taiwan, R.O.C.
