3-225-952-11 (1) Cordless Telephone Operating Instructions SPP-S2430 ©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-S2430 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.
INFORMATION FOR GENERAL TELEPHONES 1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC certification number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. 2. The applicable certification jack (connector) USOC-RJ11C is used for this equipment. 3.
Table of contents Getting Started 6 Read this first 7 Step 1: Checking the package contents 8 Step 2: Setting up the base phone 11 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 13 Step 4: Entering the area code 17 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 d
61 Storing a number of the Caller ID list into the Phone Directory 62 To change the number of digits of the phone number 64 Using “Caller ID with call waiting” service 65 Using voice mail service Additional Information 67 Mounting the base phone on a wall 68 Carrying the cordless handset by the belt clip 70 Notes on power sources 71 Maintenance 72 Troubleshooting 76 Specifications 77 Index Back cover LIMITED WARRANTY Table of contents 5US
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 7) First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories. Step 2 (pages 8 to 10) 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 11 to 12) 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 67. 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 Connectthebatteryconnector 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. 6 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 15. 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 15.
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 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 15. 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 15, then press (PROGRAM).
Step 5 Setting up the phone services Set up the “Caller ID with call waiting”service, the Long Distance Saver function and the voice mail service 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 64). 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. Such services are usually initiated by dialing an access number prior to the long distance call itself. Getting Started The Long Distance Saver function enables you to dial the access number of these special long distance service companies by pressing just (LONG DIST. SAVER).
Step 5: Setting up the phone services (continued) 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.
To set up the voice mail service In order to use this service, you must first subscribe to voice mail service (see page 65). The voice mail service is preset to “ACTIVE”. 1 2 Perform steps 1 to 3 on page 17. 3 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ACTIVE” or “INACTIVE”, and then press Jog Button (ENTER). Getting Started Turn Jog Dial to choose “VOICE MAIL”, and then press Jog Button (ENTER). You hear a long confirmation beep.
Step 6 Setting the day and time 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. Then the phone starts counting time. Notes • Do not allow more than 60 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure.
Identifying the parts Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Base phone 1 2 3 qa qs 4 qd 5 qf 6 qg qh qj qk ql w; wa 7 8 9 0 1 Display window (p. 31, 55) 2 VOLUME +/– buttons (p. 32) Adjusts the handset or speaker volume. 3 NEW CALL lamp (p. 56) Flashes when there is a “NEW” data in the Caller ID list. 4 Handset (p. 9, 31, 37) 5 Speaker 6 Dialing keys (p. 31) 7 LONG DIST. SAVER button (p. 19, 31) Lets you make a long distance call with the registered access number.
Getting Started ws wd wf wg qh Jog Dial (p. 13, 56) qj REDIAL/PAUSE button (p. 33) Redials one of the last five numbers called/inserts a pause in the dialing sequence. qk INTERCOM button (p. 52) Lets you talk between the base phone and cordless handset. wh wd DIAL MODE switch (p. 10) Selects pulse or tone dialing. wf DC IN 11V jack (p. 9, 67) wg LINE (telephone line) jack (p. 9, 67) wh HANDSET jack (p. 9) ql CALL WAITING/FLASH button (p.
Identifying the parts (continued) Cordless handset 1 2 qd qf qg 3 4 5 6 7 qh qj qk ql w; 8 9 0 qa qs 1 Antenna 2 Speaker [EZfit] (p. 30) 3 Display window (p. 28, 55) 4 Jog Dial (p. 39, 56) 5 TALK button (p. 28) Lets you make or receive a call. 6 INTERCOM button (p. 51) Lets you talk between the base phone and the cordless handset. 7 LONG DIST. SAVER button (p. 19, 29) Lets you make a long distance call with the registered access number. 8 Dialing keys (p. 28) 9 Battery compartment (p.
Getting Started wa ws qg OFF button (p. 28) Allows you to disconnect the call. qh # button (p. 62) Used to change the number of digits of the phone number in the Caller ID list. qj PROGRAM button (p. 39) qk ERASE button (p. 41) ql ONE-TOUCH DIAL (A, B, C) buttons (p. 42) w; Microphone wa I (HEADSET) jack (p. 28, 35, 69) ws VOL (volume) switch (p. 29) Adjust the cordless handset volume.
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 20. 1 2 Pick up the cordless handset from the charger. Press (LONG DIST. SAVER). Basics “[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. (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 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).) or “LONG DISTANCE”, and then press Jog Dial (or Jog Button (ENTER)). (PROGRAM) Basics 3 Turn Jog Dial to choose “DIAL” 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 “CORDLESS HANDSET IN USE” appears on the display of the base phone. (HOLD) Basics “TALK” appears on the display and the display also shows the talk time in hours, minutes and seconds. VOL switch (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. 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 ONE-TOUCH DIAL QUICK TALK 2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ONE- (TALK) (REDIAL/PAUSE) ONE-TOUCH DIAL GO BACK (LONG DIST.
One-touch dialing (continued) 4 Enter the name by turning Jog Dial. You can enter up to 15 characters. Turn Jog Dial until the desired character is selected, and then press Jog Dial. ENTER NAME SONY_ 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 If “PHONE DIRECTORY” is not selected, turn Jog Dial to select it. base phone, press Jog Button (ENTER).) “ENTER NAME” appears on the display. ENTER NAME _ Telephone Features 2 Press Jog Dial.
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 3 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 RDL 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 PQRS TUV WXYZ etc BROWN JOHN SONY SMITH JOHN SALINGER GREG WAGNER ANTHONY 4 Press Jog Dial (or Jog Button (ENTER)).
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. When a person at the base phone picks up the handset from the base phone or presses (SPEAKERPHONE) or (INTERCOM), you can talk with each other. (TALK) (OFF) “INTERCOM” appears on the display.
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.
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 13). 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.
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 Display the phone number you want to erase from the Caller ID list (see page 56). 1 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).
Looking at the Caller ID list (continued) 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 RDL 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, 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 56). 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.
Using the Caller ID list (continued) Notes • When the Long Distance Saver function is set to “ACTIVE”, “LONG DISTANCE” can be selected in step 2 (see page 20). • 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 13). • Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure.
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 56). 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 13). • 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 SMITH JOHN 1-201-123-4567 SMITH JOHN 123-4567 7.04 4:53PM Caller ID Features 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.
Using voice mail service If you subscribe to your telephone company’s message service which includes this feature, the display will show that you have messages waiting to be retrieved. MESSAGES lamp (PROGRAM) If you have messages “MESSAGES WAITING” appears on the display of both the cordless handset and base phone and the MESSAGES lamp on the base phone flashes. Jog Button (ENTER) Jog Dial The display and the MESSAGES lamp will go off when you retrieve your messages.
Using voice mail service (continued) If you move or change your telephone company Message waiting signals are sent in one of two ways: FSK signaling or “stutter” signaling (Your telephone company can provide you with more information about your service). The first time this phone receives a voice mail message, it will set itself to the FSK service and will lock out the stutter service if your telephone company is in FSK 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. 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 8). • Move the cordless handset closer to the base phone. You hear no dial tone.
During conversation One-touch dialing/ Phone Directory Remedy You hear interference during conversation. • Move the cordless handset closer to the base phone. • Place the base phone away from noise sources (page 8). • Place the base phone so that the antenna keeps away from metal products. 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.
Caller ID Troubleshooting (continued) 74US 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.
Power source/battery 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. • Use only the supplied AC-T107 AC power adaptor. The battery duration is short.
Specifications General Base phone Spread method Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum Access method FDMA-TDD Frequency band 2.406-2.475 GHz Operating channel 23 channels Dial signal Tone, 10 PPS (pulse) selectable Supplied accessories See page 7. 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 E, F, G R Adjusting volume cordless handset volume 29, 36 handset volume 32, 37 speakerphone volume 32, 37 Area code 13 Erasing Caller ID data 57 phone numbers dialed 34 Phone Directory 45 Receiving calls 35 Redialing 33 Ringer RING switch 36 B Battery pack charging 11 duration 12 C D Dialing mode choosing 10 switching to the tone temporarily 29 Directory Phone Directory 43 Headset 29, 35, 69 Hold 29, 36 Home area code 13 I, J, K Identifying the parts 24 Intercom 51 L Local area code 15 L
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 center. For online product registration, please contact www.sony.com/productregistration Sony Corporation Printed in Taiwan, R.O.C.
