3-223-523-11 (1) Cordless Telephone with Answering System Operating Instructions SPP-A9171 ©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-A9171 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.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
6. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice so you can make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. 7. If trouble is experienced with this equipment (SPP-A9171), for repair or warranty information, please contact Sony Direct Response Center: Tel 1-800-222-7669.
Table of contents Getting Started 6 Read this first 7 Step 1: Checking the package contents 8 Step 2: Setting up the base unit 11 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 14 Step 4: Entering the area code 17 Changing the language of the display and the voice guidance 18 Identifying the parts 41 43 45 46 47 49 49 50 Basics 22 Making calls 24 Redialing 25 Receiving calls Telephone Features 26 One-touch dialing 26 Storing phone numbers 27 Making calls with one-touch dialing 28 Phone Directory 28 Storing phone num
Getting Started Read this first Before you use your phone, you must set it up. Here’s a quick way to set up your phone: Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4. Step 1 (page 7) First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories. Step 2 (pages 8 to 10) Next, you need to do three things to set up the base unit, including finding the best location for the base unit. Base unit Step 3 (pages 11 to 12) Then, you need to insert the battery pack into the 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 unit Do the following steps: • Choose the best location • Connect the base unit • Choose the dialing mode Choose the best location Where you place the base unit affects the reception quality of the handset.
Connect the base unit If you want to hang the base unit on the wall, see page 60. 4 Display Getting Started Hook the cord. To AC outlet To DC IN 9V 3 AC power adaptor (supplied AC-T46) 1 Align the f marks. To LINE To telephone outlet 2 Telephone line cord 2 1 (supplied) 1 Attach the wall bracket to the bottom of the base unit as illustrated to use it as a stand. 2 Connect the telephone line cord to the LINE jack and to a telephone outlet.
Step 2: Setting up the base unit (continued) Notes • Use only the supplied AC-T46 AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. • Connect the AC power adaptor to a continuous power supply. • Place the base unit 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 phone. compartment lid of the handset. 2 Insert the battery pack into the BP-T31 battery compartment. Getting Started 1 Slide open the battery 3 Close the battery compartment lid. 4 Place the handset on the base unit. You can place either side facing up. The CHARGE lamp lights up when the handset is properly seated on the charge terminals of the base unit.
Step 3: Preparing the battery pack (continued) Battery duration A fully charged battery pack lasts for about: • Approx. 6 hours when you use the handset continuously • Approx. 7 days when the handset is in standby mode. Notes • The battery pack will gradually discharge over a long period of time, even if not in use. • If you leave the battery pack in the handset without charging it, the battery pack will be completely discharged. It may require several times of charging to recover to its full capacity.
Handset spare battery usage As only one battery pack is supplied with this unit, it is necessary to purchase an additional battery pack (optional) for use as a handset spare battery pack. lid of the base unit. Getting Started 1 Open the battery compartment 2 Insert the battery pack BP-T31 (optional) into the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment lid. The SPARE BATTERY lamp lights up. Charge the battery pack for more than 24 hours so that the battery is fully charged.
Step 4 Entering the area code When you use this phone for the first time, or move to an area that has a different area code, you must enter the area code. Otherwise, you cannot use some functions of this phone and the Caller ID functions. This is also necessary because the phone must be able to select an area code to properly dial call from the Caller ID list. Depending on your region, enter 3-digit area code as follows: Case 1.
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. • Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure. • If the area code has not been entered, calling back from the Caller ID list and storing the Caller ID data into the Phone Directory cannot be performed. Getting Started Tips • You may press Jog Dial instead of (PGM) in step 5.
Step 4: Entering the area code (continued) 4 Select the number (”#1“ to ”#5“) to enter the local area code by turning Jog Dial. 5 Press Jog Dial. ”ENTER AREA CODE“ appears on the display. 6 Enter the three digits of the local area code using the dialing keys. 7 Press (PGM). You hear a long confirmation beep. Notes • If the local area code is already entered, it appears on the display in step 4. To enter a different local area code, see “To change the local area code” below.
Changing the language of the display and the voice guidance You can choose English or Spanish as the display and the voice guidance language by following the procedure below. To change the language from Spanish to English Press 1 Press (PGM). 2 Turn Jog Dial down to make “ELEGIR IDIOMA” flash, and then press Jog Dial. ENGLISH ESPA OL 3 Press Jog Dial. Getting Started Turn ENGLISH NO YES 4 Select “YES” by turning Jog Dial to change the language, and then press Jog Dial.
Identifying the parts Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Base Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 qs qd qf qg qh qj 8 9 0 qa qk ql w; 1 ERASE button (p. 37, 45) Erases the recorded greeting or messages. 2 MEMO button (p. 47) Records a memo message. 3 GREETING REC button (p. 35) Press to record a greeting. 4 GREETING PLAY button (p. 37) Plays back the greeting message. 5 NEW CALL lamp (p. 52) Flashes when there is a “NEW” data in the Caller ID list. 6 . REPEAT/REVIEW button (p.
Display The display on the base unit shows the answering machine operation. 1 wdwf 3 4 Getting Started wa ws 2 wgwhwj ql HANDSET LOCATOR button (p. 32) Allows you to page the handset. w; PLAY/STOP (MAILBOX 1, 2, 3) buttons (p. 43) Plays back the messages in each mail box. wa DIAL MODE switch (p. 10) Selects pulse or tone dialing. ws Hook for AC power adaptor cord (p. 9) wd DC IN 9V jack (p. 9) wf LINE (telephone line) jack (p. 9) wg AUDIBLE INDICATOR switch (p. 40) Selects the answering mode.
Identifying the parts (continued) Handset 1 2 qf 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws qd 1 Antenna 2 Speaker [EZfit] (p. 23) 8 PGM (Program) button (p. 14, 26, 28) Used to store numbers for onetouch dialing or in Phone Directory. 3 OFF button (p. 22) Allows you to disconnect the call. 9 REVIEW button (p. 44) 4 Jog Dial (p. 14, 26, 52) Keep the button pressed for a playback review of the current message. 5 TALK button (p. 22) Lets you make or receive a call. 6 REMOTE button (p.
Getting Started wd qg CALL WAITING/FLASH button (p. 22, 25, 59) Switches to a second call if you have “call waiting” service, or lets you make a new call. qh REDIAL/PAUSE button (p. 24, 27) Redials the last number called/ inserts a pause in the dialing sequence. qj > SKIP button (p. 44) Press to skip to the next message. qk QUICK button (p. 44) ql ERASE button (p. 37, 45) Erases the recorded greeting or messages. w; # button (p.
Basics Making calls 1 Pick up the handset from the base unit. 2 Press (TALK) and wait until “TALK” appears on the display. The display also shows the talk time in hours, minutes and seconds. VOL switch (CALL WAITING/FLASH) (REDIAL/PAUSE) The dialing keys light up. The IN USE lamp on the base unit lights up. (*TONE) You then hear a dial tone. If you hear five short error beeps and “OUT OF RANGE” appears on the display, move closer to the base unit. 3 Dial the phone number.
Notes • When you increase the sound volume, in some cases the background noise may be increased as well. You should adjust the volume accordingly. • If the handset beeps every second during conversation and “OUT OF RANGE” appears on the display, move closer to the base unit; otherwise, the call will be disconnected after one minute. • While the base unit is in use, you cannot make a call with the handset. If you press (TALK), “BASE UNIT IN USE” appears on the display and you will hear a busy tone.
Making calls (continued) Redialing 1 2 Press (TALK) and wait until “TALK” appears on the display. Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) to redial the number last dialed. Note If the number exceeds 32 digits, five short error beeps will alert you that the number cannot be dialed. To check the phone number before redialing While the handset is not in use, press (REDIAL/PAUSE). The number last dialed is displayed for 20 seconds. To dial the number, press (TALK) while the number is displayed.
Receiving calls 1 When you hear the phone ring, pick up the handset from the base unit, and press (TALK) . “TALK” appears on the display and the display also shows the talk time in hours, minutes and seconds. (OFF) or replace the handset on the base unit. (CALL WAITING/FLASH) The display turns 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 Turn Press 1 Press (PGM). 2 Turn Jog Dial down to make “ONE-TOUCH A” to “ONETOUCH C” flash. ONE-TOUCH A ONE-TOUCH B 3 Press Jog Dial. (REDIAL/PAUSE) You hear a confirmation beep. A= ONE-TOUCH DIAL buttons If a number is stored, it appears on the display. To store a new number, turn Jog Dial down to erase it.
Note Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure. Tips • When the phone number of 17 digits or more has been entered, “–” is displayed next to 15th digit in step 5. • If you have entered a wrong number in step 4 and have not pressed (PGM) (step 5) yet, just turn Jog Dial down to erase it. Then enter the correct number. • You may press Jog Dial instead of (PGM) in step 5.
Phone Directory You can dial a number by scrolling through the Phone Directory. You can store up to 100 numbers. Storing phone numbers and names Example: to store “SONY” “123-4567”. Turn Press 1 Press (PGM). PHONE DIRECTORY HOME AREA CODE 2 Press Jog Dial. “ENTER NAME” appears. 3 Enter the name using the dialing keys. You can enter up to 15 characters. Press a dialing key until the desired character appears. (See the character table for details.
4 Press (PGM). “ENTER NUMBER” appears. 5 Enter the phone number. You can enter up to 20 digits, including a tone and a pause, each of which is counted as one digit. When the phone number of 17 digits or more has been entered, the phone number appears in two lines. SONY 1234567 1234567890123456 12 6 Press (PGM). Telephone Features You hear a long confirmation beep, and the name and the number are stored. The display turns off.
Phone Directory (continued) 3 Turn Jog Dial up to make “EDIT” flash and press Jog Dial. The cursor flashes at the last character of the name. 4 Turn Jog Dial down to erase the characters and enter the new name. If you want to change only the number, skip this step. 5 Press Jog Dial. The cursor flashes at the last digit of the phone number. 6 Turn Jog Dial down to erase the number and enter the new number. If you don’t want to change the number, skip this step. 7 Press Jog Dial.
Making calls from the Phone Directory Turn 1 Press Jog Dial. Press “PHONE DIRECTORY” appears on the display. 2 Display the name and phone number you want to call. To search in alphabetical order:Turn Jog Dial up or down. To search by entering the initial character:Press the dialing key of the desired character, then turn Jog Dial. Telephone Features SONY 1234567 3 Press Jog Dial. DIAL EDIT ERASE 1234567 4 Press Jog Dial again. The phone number will be dialed.
Paging You can page the handset from the base unit. Note that you cannot page if the handset is in use. To Page Press (HANDSET LOCATOR). The handset rings for about one minute. To stop ringing, press (TALK) or (OFF) on the handset. Tip You can page the handset even when its RING switch is set to OFF.
Answering Machine Features Preparing the answering machine Setting the day and time Set the day and time so that you can stamp day and time for the incoming messages. You’ll hear the recorded day and time when you play back messages. Setting the day and time is only possible on the handset. Turn 1 Press (REMOTE) and wait until the answering machine function menu appears on the display.
Preparing the answering machine (continued) 4 Set the hour (1 to 12) and choose “AM” or “PM” by turning Jog Dial, and then press Jog Dial. SET DAY & TIME SUNDAY 5 Set the minute (00 to 59) by turning Jog Dial, and then press Jog Dial. You hear a long confirmation beep. Then the phone starts counting time. 6 Press (OFF). Notes • Do not allow more than 20 seconds (or 60 seconds when setting the minute) to elapse during the operation procedure.
Recording the greeting This answering machine has prerecorded greetings (see page 37). However, you can record your own greeting. The greeting must be between two seconds and four minutes long. You can record only one greeting, and it is used regardless of the answering mode (“normal” and “announcement only” modes. See page 40). Therefore, if you decide to change the mode, make sure that you record a new greeting to match the answering mode. You can record the greeting on both the base unit and the handset.
Preparing the answering machine (continued) To record the greeting from the handset Turn 1 Press (REMOTE) and wait until the answering machine function menu appears on the display. Press If you hear five short error beeps and “OUT OF RANGE” appears on the display, move closer to the base unit. (OFF) ERASE (9) PLAY MAILBOX 1 PLAY MAILBOX 2 2 Turn Jog Dial down to make “REC GREETING” flash, and then press Jog Dial. REC GREETING START CANCEL 3 Press Jog Dial. You hear a long confirmation beep.
Notes • Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between steps 1 and 2 of the 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. In this case, erase unnecessary messages (see page 45). Tips • If four minutes have passed in step 4, recording stops automatically.
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 three options of ring time. Select the ring time by setting the RINGER SELECT switch.
Selecting the recording quality For the user who does not utilize the maximum recording capacity (about 18 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. REC. QUALITY switch Answering Machine Features Note The approx.
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. In the normal mode, you also have the option of having a beep to tell you if you have AUDIBLE received any new messages.
Turning on the answering function Press (ANSWER ON/OFF) so that it lights up in red. To turn on the answering function from the handset Press (REMOTE) and wait until the answering machine function menu appears on the display. 1 PLAY MAILBOX 1 PLAY MAILBOX 2 If you hear five short error beeps and “OUT OF RANGE” appears on the display, move closer to the base unit. Turn Jog Dial down to make “ANSWERING ON” flash, and then press Jog Dial.
Preparing the answering machine (continued) Mailbox usage This phone offers you three voice mailboxes, providing a convenient way to share the mailbox feature with other members of your household or business. When a caller calls The caller can choose one of the two ways to leave a message: • If calling from a touch-tone phone, the caller select a mailbox by pressing (*)(1) (MAILBOX 1), (*)(2) (MAILBOX 2) or (*)(3) (MAILBOX 3) while the caller hears the greeting.
Playing back messages Display (ERASE) (MAILBOX 1) (MAILBOX 2) (MAILBOX 3) When you come home If (ANSWER ON/OFF) flashes in red, or the message counter shows the number of new messages and “NEW” in the MAILBOX indicator on the display flashes, press the mailbox button ((MAILBOX 1), (MAILBOX 2) or (MAILBOX 3)). (ANSWER ON/OFF) .(REPEAT/REVIEW) (VOLUME) The machine plays back from the newest message received.
Playing back messages (continued) Note Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure. Additional tasks when playing back messages To Do this Adjust the speaker volume Press (VOLUME) (+) or (-). Adjust the handset volume Set the VOL switch on the handset to H (high), M (middle) or L (low). Stop playback Press the mailbox button on the base unit again or press Jog Dial on the handset. Replay the messages Press the mailbox button on the base unit again.
Erasing messages To erase the message one by one Press (ERASE) on the base unit while playing back the message with the base unit, or press ERASE (9) on the handset while playing back it with the handset. To erase all messages in a mailbox from the base unit Press (ERASE) on the base unit, and a mailbox button ((MAILBOX 1), (MAILBOX 2) or (MAILBOX 3)) . You hear a long confirmation beep and all messages in the selected mailbox are erased.
Screening incoming calls You can screen calls by leaving the answering function on (see page 41) while you are at home. When a call is answered, you can hear the message being recorded through the base unit or 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 unit and the handset. However, the following procedures are required in order to screen incoming calls on the 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 43). You can record a memo on both the base unit and the handset. 1 Press (MEMO). You hear a voice guidance. 2 Select a mailbox by pressing MIC (Microphone) (MAILBOX 1) (MAILBOX 2) (MAILBOX 3) (MAILBOX 1), (MAILBOX 2) or (MAILBOX 3). You will hear a voice guidance, then a long confirmation beep.
Recording a memo (continued) To record a memo from the handset Turn 1 Press (REMOTE) and wait until Press the answering machine function menu appears on the display. If you hear five short error beeps and “OUT OF RANGE” appears on the display, move closer to the base unit. (OFF) PLAY MAILBOX 1 PLAY MAILBOX 2 2 Turn Jog Dial down to make “REC MEMO BOX 1” to “REC MEMO BOX 3” flash, and then press Jog Dial. REC MEMO BOX 1 START CANCEL 3 Press Jog Dial. You hear a long confirmation beep.
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. Setting the remote ID code (security code) is only possible on the handset. Setting the remote ID code (security code) Turn 1 Press (REMOTE) and wait until Press the answering machine function menu appears on the display.
Operating from an outside phone (continued) Picking up new messages 1 2 Call your phone from a touch-tone phone. While you hear your greeting play, press (#). The greeting stops. After confirming the greeting stops, enter your remote ID code (security code). You hear a long confirmation beep. Following the voice guidance informing you of the number of messages recorded, the phone stands by for you to enter a control code.
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 14). 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 20 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 to check the phone number and/or name of the calls received. Turn 1 Turn Jog Dial. The display shows the number of “NEW” (calls which you have not viewed) and “OLD” (calls which you have viewed) calls.
About the “*” mark SMITH JOHN * 1-201-123-4567 “*” appears if there are more than two calls from the same phone number. The older data will be replaced by the new data, so the calls are counted as only one call. Erasing data from the Caller ID list Old data will be erased automatically when a 21st call comes in, but you can also manually erase unnecessary data one by one or erase the entire list.
Looking at the Caller ID list (continued) To erase the entire list at once 1 Display any Caller ID data. SMITH JOHN 1-201-123-4567 2 Press Jog Dial. DIAL PGM ERASE 1-201-123-4567 3 Turn Jog Dial up to make “ERASE” flash and press Jog Dial. ERASE NO YES ALL 1-201-123-4567 4 Turn Jog Dial up to make “ALL” flash, then press Jog Dial. ALL ERASE NO YES 1-201-123-4567 5 Turn Jog Dial up to make “YES” flash, then press Jog Dial.
Using the Caller ID list By using the Caller ID list, you can call back a phone number from the Caller ID list easily, 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 52). SMITH JOHN 1-201-123-4567 2 Press Jog Dial. DIAL PGM ERASE 1-201-123-4567 3 Press Jog Dial again.
Using the Caller ID list (continued) 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 52). SMITH JOHN 1-201-123-4567 2 Confirm the number and press Jog Dial. DIAL PGM ERASE 1-201-123-4567 3 Turn Jog Dial up to make “PGM” flash and press Jog Dial. SMITH JOHN 12011234567 The cursor flashes at the end of the name. Enter or change the name, if necessary (see page 29). 4 Press Jog Dial.
To change the number of digits of the phone number If the number of digits of the phone number in the Caller ID list is different from the actual phone number, you need to adjust the number of digits of the phone number to call back or store into the Phone Directory. 1 While the phone number from the Caller ID list is displayed, press (#) repeatedly until the phone number with the correct number of digits appears on the display.
Using the Caller ID list (continued) When the local area code matches 2 SMITH JOHN 201-123-4567 SMITH JOHN 1-123-4567 SMITH JOHN 1-201-123-4567 SMITH JOHN 123-4567 Continue the operation to call or store the phone number with the correct number of digits (pages 55 and 56). Notes • You need to adjust the number of digits each time you call back from the Caller ID list as the changes to the Caller ID data is not stored in memory.
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 unit on a wall 1 1 Raise the hang up tab. 2 Plug the telephone line cord to Hang-up tab the LINE jack and the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 9V jack, and hook the cords. Use the shorter cord for mounting. 3 Attach the wall bracket to the center of the base unit. 2 Align the f marks of the wall bracket with those of the base unit.
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 handset for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from the handset after charging for more than 12 hours, and base unit after charging for more than 24 hours when you have a spare battery. This maintains battery life.
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 base unit and 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 Symptom Remedy You hear five short error beeps when you press (TALK). • Make sure you set up the base unit correctly (page 8). • Move the handset closer to the base unit. You hear no dial tone. • Make sure the telephone line cord is securely connected to the telephone outlet. • Make sure the battery is fully charged (page 11). The phone does not connect at all, even though the number you dial is correct. • Make sure the dialing mode is set correctly (page 10).
Troubleshhoothig (continued) Operating from an outside phone Answering machine One-touch dialing/ Phone Directory Symptom 64US Remedy You hear five short error beeps • Make sure you follow the procedure in storing the and cannot store a number on a number correctly (pages 26 and 28). one-touch dial or in the Phone Directory. You hear five short error beeps when you try to make a onetouch dial call. • You entered a one-touch dialing button to which no phone number has been stored.
Operating from the handset Caller ID Symptom Remedy You cannot operate with the handset. • Move the handset closer to the base unit. • Make sure the battery is fully charged (page 11). 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.
Power source/battery Troubleshhoothig (continued) Symptom Remedy The CHARGE lamp does not light up when you place the handset to charge. • Wipe the charge terminals of the base unit and the handset with a soft cloth for better contact of the charge terminals. • Make sure the handset is placed on the base unit properly. The battery duration is short. • The battery pack was charged less than 12 hours (due to power failure, etc.). • The usable life of the battery has expired and needs replacement.
Message counter The message counter on the base unit shows the following information. When the counter shows It means Number (0-99) Number of messages not yet played back. The counter shows up to 99 messages. After that, ”99“ flashes to tell you that there are 100 or more messages. P Flashes when the day and time is cleared due to a power interruption, or when you connect the base unit to the AC outlet for the first time (pages 9 and 34). A The announcement only mode is selected (page 40).
Specifications General Base unit Spread method Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum Access method FDMA-TDD Operation frequency 902 - 928 MHz Operating channel 14 channels Dial signal Tone, 10 PPS (pulse) selectable Supplied accessories See page 7. Power source DC 9V from AC power adaptor AC-T46 Battery charging time Approx. 24 hours Dimensions Approx. 6 3⁄ 8 x 2 7⁄8 x 8 3⁄4 inches (w/h/d), antenna excluded (approx. 160 x 71 x 222 mm) Antenna: Approx. 4 1⁄ 2 inches (approx. 113 mm) Mass Approx.
Index A E, F Adjusting volume handset 22 speaker 44 Announcement only 40 Answering machine turning on 41 Area code 14 Audible indicate 40 Erasing Caller ID data 53 last phone number dialed 24 messages 45 Phone Directory 30 G Greeting 35 B Battery pack charging 11 duration 12 C Call waiting service 22, 25 Caller ID 51 Caller ID list 52 calling back 55 memory match function 51 storing in Phone Directory 56 Caller ID with call waiting 59 Connection 9 Control codes for remote operations 50 Day and time s
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