Sony SPP-900 User Manual [en, es]

Cordless

Telephone

Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones (verso)
3-866-265-11(1)
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SPP-900
Sony Corporation © 1998 Printed in China

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Sony Electronics Inc. rSony") warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or workmanship as follows:
1. LABOR: For a period of one 11) year from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective,
Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho rized senrice facility. After the Warranty Period, you must pay for all labor charges.
2. PARTS: In addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective
parts for a period of one (1) year. After the warranty period, you must pay for all parts costs.
3. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for one 0) year.
To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any authorized Sony service facility.
This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception prob lems.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negli gence, commercial use, or ntodification of, or to any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product. Iftis warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumable (such as fuses or batteries). This warranty is valid only in the United States.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.
This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE UABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB
ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPUED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FfTNESS FOR A PARTfCU­LAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS UMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may have other rights which vary from state to state.
For your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions:
To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, or for service as^stance or resolution of a service problem, or for
product information or operation, call:
Sony Direct Response Center
l-(800)-222-7669
or write to:
Sony Direct Response Center
12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913
For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call:
1-(800)-488-SONY (7669)
W 301631001(T1)
Be sure to save the receipt and attach it to your WARRANTY card ivhen having your equipment repaired at an authorized Sony service station.

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 fo fhese numbers vvhenex er you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. SPP-900 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 undersfand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do nof use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do nof use fhis producf near wafer, 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.
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 operation
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.

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-T23.
2.
Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
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 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-RJllC 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 REN's 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-900) causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance fhat femporary 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 complainf with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
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-900), for repair or warranty information, please contact Sony Direct Response Center; Tel 1-800­222-7669. 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 by an authorized Sony service station.
9. This equipment carmot be used to party lines or coin lines.
10. This equipment is hearing aid compatible.
I
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 fo the dispatcher the reason for the call.
2. Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evenings.

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. 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 fo radio communicafions. However, fhere is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference fo radio or felevision 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.

Setting up the phone

Choose the best location
Where you place the base unit affects the reception quality of the handset. Place the base unit;
- near a central location and on a level surface
- away from television sets and other electronic equipment, a personal computer, or a microwave oven
- away from noise sources, such as a window by a street with hea\ y traffic
- away from another cordless telephone
- away from heat sources, such as radiators, airducts, and sunlight
- away from excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock
CAUTION
• Should you experience intermittent loss of audio during a conversation, try moving closer to the base or move base unit away 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.
Connect the base unit
If you want to hang the base unit on the wall, see “Mounting the base unit on a wall".
outlet
1
Connect the telephone line cord to the LINE jack, and to a telephone outlet.
2
Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 9V jack, and to an AC outlet.
3
Raise the antenna vertically.
Notes
• Use only the supplied AC-T127 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.
Tips
• If your telephone outlet is not modular, contact your telephone
service company for assistance.
• If you have two phone lines on a single jack with the first phone
line connected to a center pair of wires, and you need to connect the second phone line (outer pair of wires), contact your telephone company for rewiring.
Polarity of the plug
<e>-
Modular
|D:
Center pair
Choose the dialing mode
For the telephone to work properly, select an appropriate dialing mode (tone or
Depending on your dialing system, set the DIAL MODE switch as follows:
If your dialing system is Set the switch to
Tone Pulse
If you aren't sure of your dialing system
Make a trial call with the DIAL MODE switch set to TONE. If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to PULSE.
TONE PULSE
Charge the battery pack
Charge the battery pack for more than 10 hours before you start using your phone.
Slide open the battery compartment lid of
1
the handset. Insert the battery pack (with contacts facing
2
down) into the battery compartment. Replace the battery compartment lid.
3
Place the handset on the base unit.
4
The CHARGE lamp lights up when the handset is properly seated on the charge terminals of the base unit. Charge the battery pack for more than 10 hours so that the battery is fully charged. The CHARGE lamp remains lit even after charging is completed.
Battery duration
A fully charged battery pack lasts for about:
• 7 hours when you use the handset continuously.
6 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 its full capacity.
• When the battery pack is completely discharged and place the handset on the base unit, the LINE lamp on the base unit flashes for about three minutes. When the LINE lamp goes off, the handset is ready for use.
To obtain the best performance from battery
1X> not pl.ia- till’ li.milsi't on the b.iso unit .ittor o.ii'h call. Tho battorv uoiLs best it till’ liandsot is roturnod to tho base unit after two or throo calls. Howo\ or, do not loavo tho handsot oft tho baso unit for a loni; poriiKf of timo as this will complotolv dischargo tho batton- pack.
If the handset battery becomes weak
Whon not com orsing with an outside caller, tho TALK/BATT LOW lamp on tho handsot flashes if tho handsot is not placed on tho base unit. Replace tho handsot to tho base unit to recharge tho battery for more fhan
When to purchase a new battery pack
If fho baftorv lasfs only a few minufes even affer 10 hours of charging, the usable life of the battery has expired and needs replacement. Contact your local Sony authorized dealer or service center, and ask for a Sony BP-T23 rechargeable bafferi' pack.
Note
Battery life may \ ary depending on usage condition and ambient temperature.
10 hours.

Making and receiving calls

1
Press (TALK/FLASH). TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up,
then you'll hear a dial tone. If you hear beeps, move closer to the base unit.
Dial the phone number.
2
3
When you're done talking, press
(OFF) or replace the handset on the
base unit. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp goes
off.
Receiving calls
1When you hear the phone ring;
• Press (TALK/FLASH) (or any key except (OFF)). or
• Pick up the handset from the base unit when the handset is
placed on the base unit.
The TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up at the same time the LINE lamp on the base unit lights up.
^ When you're done talking, press (OFF) or replace the handset on the
base unit. The TALK/BATT LOW and LINE lamps go off.
Additional tasks
To
Select a better channel Adjust the ringer
volume Switch to tone dialing
temporarily Switch to another call
("call waiting" service*)
• Contact your telephone company to subscribe to this service.
Notes
• Before dialing, make sure you can hear the dial tone, otherwise you cannot dial correctly.
• When the TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up by pressing Ctali^FLASH/. the LINF. lamp
on the base unit lights up simultaneousiv'
Do this
Press f CHANNEL). Set the VOL switch to H (high), M (medium) or L (low).
Press ( *TONE) while usinc the telephone after vouTe
connected. The line remains in tone dialing until disconnected. Press (TALK/FLASH) to access the flash function.
Press f TALK/FLASH) again to return to the first caller.
Redialing
1 Press (TALK/FLASH).
The TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up.
2 Press (REDIAL) to redial the number last dialed.
Note
If the number last dialed exceeds 16 digits, only the first 16 digits are dialed.

Speed dialing

You can dial with a touch of a few buttons by storing a phone number on a dialing button. You can store up to 10 different phone numbers.
Storing phone numbers
Press (PGM).
The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes.
Press one of the dialing buttons (® to CD) for the phone number to be stored.
Enter the phone number you want to store.
You can enter up to 16 digits, including a tone and a pause, each of which is counted as one digit.
Press (SPEED DIAL). You'll hear a long confirmation beep,
and the number is stored. The TALK/ ВАТТ LOW lamp goes off.
Notes
• In step 3, if you don't enter the phone number, the previously stored number will be erased.
• Do not allow more than 30 seconds to elapse between each step of the procedure.
• Before storing phone numbers, make sure the handset is not in use.
Tips
• If you enter a wrong number, start from the beginning.
• Use the supplied directory to write down what you stored on the speed dialing numbers.
To store the previous number dialed
Press (REDIAL) directly after step 2, then go to step 4.
To store a number to be dialed via Private Branch Exchange (PBX)
Before entering a phone number in step 3, do as follows:
1 Enter the outside line access digit (e.g. 9).
2 Press and hold the number button down before the position where
the pause is to be inserted.
For example, 9, pause, 555-1234 would be programmed by pressing and holding the 9 button until it beeps twice, then entering 5, 5, 5,1, 2, 3, 4. The pause is two seconds in length. To enter a longer pause, press and hold the button down imtil the handset beeps three or four times. Each additional beep indicates an additional two second pause.
Note
Each pause is counted as a digit.
To change a stored number
To store a new number, follow the instructions described previously.
Making calls with speed dialing
1 Press (TALK/FLASH).
The TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up.
2 Press (SPEED DIAL).
3 Enter the desired speed dialing number ((® to CD)-
The phone number stored in the speed dialing number will be dialed.
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