Sony SPP-935 User Manual [en, es]

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3-862-850-11 (1)

Cordless
Telephone

Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones

SPP-935

©1998 by Sony Corporation

Owner's Record

The mode] 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-935

Serial No.

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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 placing­the 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

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should not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation
is provided.

7. This product should be operated only
from the type ot 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 he 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 waterT

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.

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 batteries in a fire.
The cell may explode. Check with local codes

for possible special disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the batteries.

Released electrolyte is cprrosive and may ^
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order

not to short the battery with conducting
materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys­The 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 netwi>rk or premises wiring
using a compatible modular ¡ack which is Part
68 compliant.

The FCC compliant telephone cord and
modular plug is pro\’ided with this
equipment. ,

4. The REN is used to determine the quantity of

devices which mnv 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 mav be connected

to a line, as determined by the total RENs,

contact the local telephone company.

5. If your equipment (SPP-935) 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 is not 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 vou believe it is necessary.

6. The telephone company mav make changes in

its facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures that could affect the operation of
the equipment. If this happens the telephone
company will pri>\'ide adx ance notice in order
for you to make necessar\’ modifications to
maintain uninterrupted sers’ice.

7. If trouble is experienced \\ ith this equipment
(SPP-935), for repair or warranty information,
please contact Sonv Direct Response Center;
Tel [phone]. U the equipment is
causing harm to the teleplione 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.

Ul.This equipment is hearing aid compatible.

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

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
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.

interierence

Caution

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

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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

Basics

13 Making calls

Redialing

15 Receiving calls

Advanced Features

16 Speed dialing

19 Setting the ringer type
21 Switching the phones during a

call

23 Talking between the handset and

the base phone (Intercom)

24 Having a three-way conference

Additional

Information

25 Mounting the base phone on a

wall

26 Notes on power sources

26 Maintenance
27 Troubleshooting
29 Specifications

30 Index

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Getting Started

Read this first

Before you use your phone, you must set it up. Here is a quick
way to set up your phone: Step 1, 2 and 3.

Step 1 (page 7)

First, unpack the phone and the supplied
accessories.

Step 2 (page 8 to 10)

Next, you need to do three things
to set up the base phone, including
finding the best location for the
base phone.

Step 3 (page 11 to 12)

Finally, you need to insert the battery
pack into the handset and charge it for
more than 8 hours.

Handset That'S it!

About the digital security code

This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to provide protection against
unintentional access to your base phone.

This security code blocks other cordless handsets to make calls through your base phone.
A random security code will be assigned automatically between your base phone and

handset when you charge the battery pack for the first time.
(The CHARGE lamp flashes during the initialization, then turns on when the initialization
is complete.)

Getting Started

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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.

AC power adaptor
(AC-T122)

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Telephone line cord (2)

Directories (2)

Screws and caps (2) Wall bracket for

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Rechargeable baffery pack
(BP-T23)

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step 2

Setting up the base phone

Do the following steps:

• Choose the best location

• Connect the base phone

• Choose the dialing mode

Choosing the best location

Where you place the base phone affects the reception quality of the

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' Away from noise sources, such as a window by

a street with heavy traffic

Away from
television sets and
other electronic
equipment

Near a central location

and on a level surface

CAUTION: The cordless telephone operates ate frequency that may cause interference to

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nearby TVs and VCRs; the base phone should not be placed near or on 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.

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

Away from another cordless
telephone

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Connecting the base phone

If you want to hang the base phone on the wall, see page 25.

Hook the cord.

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to the LINE jack, and to a
telephone outlet.

Connect the AC power adaptor

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to the DC IN 9V jack, and to an
AC outlet.

Raise the antenna. Make sure it

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points toward the ceiling.

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step 2: Setting up the base phone (continued)

Notes

Use only the supplied AC-T122 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 easily
unplug the AC power adaptor.

Tip

• If vour telephone outlet is not modular, contact vour telephone ser\ ice
company for assistance.

Polarity of the plug

Choosing the dialing mode

For the telephone to work properly, select an appropriate dialing mode
(tone or pulse).

DIAL MODE switch

If you are not 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 it is; otherwise, set to PULSE.

Modular

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step 3

Preparing the battery pack

Insert the battery pack into the handset, then place the handset on the
base phone.

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—1 Slide open the battery compartment lid of the

handset.

2 Insert the battery pack (with contacts facing

down) into the battery compartment.

Close the battery compartment lied.

Place the handset on the base phone.
The CHAGE lamp lights up when the handset
is properly seated on the charge terminals of
the base phone. Charge the battery pack for
more than 8 hours so that the battery is fully
charged.

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step 3; Preparing the battery pack for the handset (continued)

Battery duration

A fully charged battery pack lasts for about:

• 7 hours when you use the handset continuously.

• 7 days when the handset is in standby mode.

Battery life may vary depending on usage condition and ambient
temperature.

Notes

• The battery pack will gradually discharge over a long period of time, even if
not in use.

• The CHARGE lamp of the base phone is always lighted when the handset is
placed on the base phone, even if the battery pack has been fully charged.

* The battery works best when charged after several calls.
♦ 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.

When to purchase a new battery pack

If the battery lasts only a few minutes even after 8 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 battery pack.

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Basics

Making calls

Press (TALK/FLASH).

1

The TALK lamp lights up, then you
will hear a dial tone. If you hear beeps,
move closer to the base phone.

2

Dial the phone number.

When you are done talking, press

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(OFF) or replace the handset on the

base phone.
The TALK lamp goes off.

Additional tasks

To

Put a call on hold

Improve reception
Adjust the handset volume

Switch to tone dialing temporarily

If you hear a long beep when you press (channel^, move closer to the base
phone.

Do this

Press ( HOLD). Ihe l ALK lamp flashes slowly.
Press (TALK/FLASH) to resume the conversation.

Press (CHANNEL )*.
Slide the VOL switch.
Press (^ONE) after you are connected. The line

will remain in tone dialing until disconnected.

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Notes

• Before dialing, make sure you can hear the dial tone, otherwise you cannot
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• When the TALK lamp lights up by pressing (TALK/FLASH). the IN USE lamp
on the base phone lights up simultaneously.

• When the TALK lamp repeats sets of two flashes, the base phone is in use.

If the handset battery becomes weak during a call

You hear a beep and the ВАТТ LOW lamp on the handset flashes
The call will disconnect soon. Replace the handset on the base phone to

charge.

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Making calls (continued)

Making calls through the speakerphone

Press (SPEAKERPHONE) on the base

'phone.

The SPEAKERPHONE lamp lights up.

Dial the phone number.

To adjust the speaker volume, press

( volume~T7^.

When you’re done talking, press

(SPEAKERPHONE ~) again.

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To obtain the best speakerphone performance

• You may not be able to hear the other party's voice in a noisy place.
Therefore, use the speakerphone in a quiet room.

• Do not bring your hand or other object too close to the microphone
or you will hear a shrill noise ("feedback").

• When the speaker volume is loud, or the telephone has been placed
close to a wall, you may find that the volume drops suddenly. This is
due to a circuit in the telephone designed to protect against
feedback. In such cases, lower the speaker volume slightly.

Redialing

On the handset

1 Press ( TALK/FLASH ).

The TALK lamp lights up.

2 Press (REDIAL) to redial the number last dialed.

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Note

If the number last dialed exceeds 16 digits, only the first 16 digits are dialed.

On the base phone

1 Press (SPEAKERPHONE).

The SPEAKERPHONE lamp lights up.

2 Press (REDIAL/PAUSE ) to redial the number last dialed.

Note

if the number last dialed c'xceeds 16 digits, onlyThe first 16 digits are dialed.

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Receiving calls

TALK lamp

(TALK/FLASH)

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When you hear the phone ring:

• Press (TALK/FLASH) (or any
button except (OFF)).

or

• Pick up the handset from the
base phone when the handset is

placed on the base phone.

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same time the IN USE lamp on the
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When you are done talking, press

(OFF) or replace the handset on the

base phone.
The TALK and IN USE lamps go

off.

Additional tasks

To

Put a call on hold.

Switch to another call
("call waiting" service*)

Adjust the ringer volume of See page 20.
the base phone

* Contact your telephone company to subscribe to this service.
See page 19 to change the ringer type.

Do this

Press (HOLD).
Press (TALK/FLASH) to resume the conversation.

Press (TALK/FLASH) to access the flash function.
Press the (Talk/flash) button again to return to the
fiEst caller.

Receiving calls through the speakerphone

When you hear the phone ring, press

( SPEAKERPHONE) on the base phone.

The SPEAKERPHONE lamp lights up.
To adjust the speaker volume, press

(VOLUME +/-).

When you're done talking, press

(SPEAKERPHONE) again.

To obtain the best speakerphone
performance, see page 14.

(SPEAKERPHONE')

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Advanced Features

Speed dialing

You can dial with a touch of a few keys by storing a phone number on
a dialing key. You can store up to 10 phone numbers separately on the
handset and on the base phone.

Storing phone numbers

1 Press (RGMy

The TALK lamp flashes quickly.

2 Press one of the dialing keys ((0} to

d3) for the phone number to be

stored.

You will hear a confirmation beep.

3 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 will hear another confirmation

beep, and the number is stored. The
TALK lamp goes off.

Notes

• In step 3, if you do not enter the phone number, the previously stored number will be
erased.

• Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of the procedure.

• The handset must be off to store phone numbers.

• You cannnot store phone numbers on the handset while the speakerphone is being used

on the base phone. The TALK lamp will repeat sets of two flashes to indicate this

condition.

Tips

If you enter a wrong number, press (SPEED dial), then start from the beginning.

Use the supplied directory to write down what you have stored on the speed dialing
numbers.

To store the previous number dialed

Press (REDtAL) directly after step 2, then go to step 4.

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storing phone numbers on the base phone

1 Press (PGM).

The SPEAKERPHONE lamp
flashes quickly.

2 Press one of the ten dialing keys

(Cq) to Cl}) for the phone
number to be stored.
You will hear a confirmation
beep.

3 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.

4 Press C SPEED DIAL).

You will hear another
confirmation beep, and the
number is stored.

Notes

In step 3, if you do not enter the phone number, the previously stored number will be

erased.

Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of the
procedure.

You cannot store phone numbers on the base phone while the handset is

being used. The IN USE lamp will light up to indicate this condition.

Tips

If you enter a vvrong number, press ( SPEE^DIal). then start from the
beginning.
Use the supplied directory to write down what you have stored on the speed dialing
numbers.

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Speed dialing (continued)

To store a number to be dialed via Private Branch Exchange (PBX)

. Before entering a phone number in step 3 on the previous page, do as follows:

1 Enter the outside line access digit (e.g. 9).

2 Press (REDIAL/PAUSEl.

To change a stored number

To store a new number, follow the instructions described on the previous page.

To clear a number from memory

1 Press (PGM).
2 Press the speed dialing key you want to clear.
3 Press (SPEED DIAL).

Making calls with speed dialing on the handset

1 Press (TALK).

The TALK lamp lights up.

2 Press ( SPEED DIAL ).

3 Enter the desired speed dialing key ((2) to ®).

The phone number stored in the speed dialing key will be
dialed.

Making calls with speed dialing on the base phone

Press (SPEAKERPHONE).

1

The SPEAKERPHONE lamp lights up.

Press (SPEED DIAL).

2

Enter the desired speed dialing key (Co) to (J))-

3

The phone number stored in the speed dialing key will be

dialed.

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