3-867-416-11 (1) Cordless Telephone with Answering System Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones US ES SPP-A968 ©1999 by Sony Corporation 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-A968 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. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it. 9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a qualified service personnel when some service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 2US 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. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 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. 3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. 4. Exercise care in handling battery pack in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns. 5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual provided for this product. 6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger. 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 registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. 2. The applicable registration jack (connector) USOC-RJ11C is used for this equipment. 3. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. The FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment. 4. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0).To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. 5. If your equipment (SPP-A968) causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. US 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. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 3US 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 in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. 7. If trouble is experienced with this equipment (SPP-A968), for repair or warranty information, please contact Sony Direct Response Center: Tel 1-800-222-7669. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. 8. All repairs will be performed in an authorized Sony service station. 9. This equipment cannot be used to party lines or coin lines. 10.This equipment is hearing aid compatible. 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. If your telephone is equipped with automatic dialers When programming emergency numbers and (or) making test calls to emergency numbers: 1. Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. 2. Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evenings. Note on Warranty Be sure to save the receipt and attach it to your warranty card when having your equipment repaired at an authorized Sony service station. Caution You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 4US 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 13 Step 4: Entering your area code 14 Identifying the parts 33 34 35 36 37 37 38 Turning on the answering function Playing back messages Screening incoming calls Recording a memo Operating from an outside phone Setting the remote ID code Picking up new messages Basics 17 Making calls 18 Redialing 19 Receiving calls Caller ID Features 39 Understanding the Caller ID service 39 When you receive a call 40 Looking at the Caller ID list 40 Viewing the Caller ID list 41 Erasing data from the Caller ID list 43 Using the Caller ID list 43 Calling back a number from the Caller ID list 44 Storing a number of the Caller ID list into the Phone Directory 45 To change the number of digits of the phone number 46 Using "Caller ID with call waiting" service US Telephone Features 21 One-touch dialing 21 Storing phone numbers 22 Making calls with one-touch dialing 23 Phone Directory 23 Storing phone numbers and names 24 Changing a stored name and/or phone number 25 Erasing a memory location 26 Making calls from the Phone Directory 27 Paging Additional Information Answering Machine Features 28 Preparing the answering machine 28 Setting the day and time 29 Recording the greeting 31 Selecting the ring time 32 Selecting the answering mode 47 Mounting the base unit on a wall 48 Notes on power sources/ Maintenance 49 Troubleshooting 52 Specifications 53 Index Table of contents 5US 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 4 (page 13) Finally, you need to enter your area code to use the Caller ID service. Handset That's it! 6US Getting Started 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. Getting Started AC power adaptor (AC-T46) Base unit Handset Telephone line cords (2) Wall bracket/stand for base unit Rechargeable battery pack (BP-T24) Getting Started 7US 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. Away from noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Away from television sets and other electronic equipment Away from heat sources, such as radiators, airducts, and sunlight Away from a microwave oven Away from excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock Away from a personal computer Near a central location and on a level surface Away from another cordless telephone CAUTION: · Should you experience intermittent loss of audio during a conversation, try moving closer to the base unit or move the base unit from other noise sources. · The cordless telephone operates at a frequency that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs; the base unit should not be placed near or on the top of a TV or VCR; and, if interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference. 8US Getting Started Connect the base unit If you want to hang the base unit on the wall, see page 47. 4 Hook the cord. Display window yy ,, yyy ,,, yy ,, Getting Started 3 To AC outlet To DC IN 9V 1 Align the f marks. 2 AC power adaptor (supplied) Telephone line cord To telephone (supplied) outlet To LINE 2 1 1 Attach the wall bracket on 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. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 9V jack and to an AC outlet. "P" flashes in the display window. 4 Raise the antenna. Make sure it points toward the ceiling. continued Getting Started 9US Step 2: Setting up the base unit (continued) Notes  ...