Sony SPP-A940 User Manual

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Cordless Telephone with

Answering System

Operating Instructions I Manual de instrucciones I

SPP-A940

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-A940 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 placing the product on a 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 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 surface 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.

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 the 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. T4\e applicable registration jack (connector) USOC-RJllC or USOC-RJllW 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-A940) 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.

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.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment (SPP-A940), please contact Sony Direct Response Center for repair or warranty information: 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.

All repairs will be performed in an authorized Sony service station.

This equipment cannot be used to party lines or coin lines.

This equipment is hearing and compatible.

10.

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.

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 to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfence 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.

Table of contents

Getting Started

6 Read this first

Step 1; Checking the package

contents

8 Step 2: Setting up the base unit

11 Step 3: Preparing the battery

pack for the handset

Basics

14 Making calls

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Telephone Features

17 Speed dialing

17 Storing phone numbers 18 Making calls with speed

dialing 19 Setting the ringer type 19 Turning off the ringer 20 Checking the ringer type 20 Setting the base ringer

20 Paging

24 25

28 Adjusting the speaker volume 28 Erasing messages

Setting the number of rings Setting the audible message alert Turning on the answering

function

Playing back messages

Setting an announcement only

29 Screening calls 30 Recording a memo message

31 Operating from an outside phone

31 Setting your security code

Picking up new messages

Additional Information

33 Mounting the base unit on a wall 34 Notes on power sources 34 Maintenance 35 Troubleshooting

37 Counter message

38 Specifications 39 Index

Answering Machine Features

21 Setting up the answering machine

21 Setting the time and day of

the week

22 Recording the greeting

40 LIMITED WARRANTY

Table of contents

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: Step 1, 2 and 3.

Step 1 (page 7)

First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories.

Step 2 (page 8 to 10)

Next, do three things to set up the base unit.

Step 3 (page 11 to 13)

Finally, insert the battery pack into the handset, and place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery pack for more than 10 hours.

Handset

About the cordless telephone

Each time you place the handset on the base unit, a random security code is automatically assigned between the base unit and the handset. (The IN USE lamp flashes during the initialization, then turns off when the initialization is complete.) Only a handset which has this unique security code can make calls through the base unit. This system prevents the possibility of other cordless telephone handsets making calls through your base unit.

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.

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AC power adaptor (AC-T24)

Telephone line cords (2) Screws and caps (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.

CAUTION: 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 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.

Getting Started

Connect the base unit

If you want to hang the base unit on the wall, mount the unit first (see page 33).

Route the cable.

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outlet

Raise the antenna vertically.

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Getting Started

step 2: Setting up the base unit (continued)

Notes

• Use only the supplied AC-T24 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 easily unplug the AC power adaptor.

Tips

If your telephone outlet isn't 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

Modular

Center pair

Choose the dialing mode

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

DIAL MODE switch

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 it is; otherwise, set to PULSE,

Getting Started

step 3

Preparing the battery pack for the handset

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

Insert the battery pack

1 Slide open the battery compartment lid of the

handset.

2 Insert the battery pack (with contacts facing down)

into the battery compartment.

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Replace the battery compartment lid.

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Getting Started 11^''^

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

Charge the battery pack

Place the handset on the base unit. The CHARGE lamp lights up. It takes about

10 hours to charge the battery pack.

CHARGE lamp

Battery duration

A fully charged battery pack lasts for about:

• Seven hours when you use the handset continuously.

• Seven days when the handset is in standby mode.

Notes

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

• The CHARGE lamp of the base unit is always lighted when the handset is

placed on the base unit, even if the battery pack has been fully charged.

When to charge the battery pack

For the best perfomance, return the handset to the base unit after several calls.

12™ Getting Started

If the handset battery becomes weak

You hear a beep during the conversation, and the ВАТТ LOW lamp on the handset flashes.

The call will disconnect soon. Recharge the battery for more than 10 hours.

When to purchase a new battery pack

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

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Getting Started

Basics

Making calls

TALK lamp.

VOL.

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Additional tasks

Adjust the volume

Select a better channel Switch to tone dialing temporarily

ВАТТ LOW lamp

Do this

Slide VOL up or down. High or low volume can be selected. Press (CHANNEL).

Press (*TONE) while using the

telephone after you're connected. The line remains in tone dialing until disconnected.

Press (TALK). The TALK lamp lights up, then

you'll hear a dial tone. If you hear beeps, move closer to the base unit.

Dial the phone number.

When you're done talking, press (OFF) or replace the handset on the base unit.

The TALK lamp goes off.

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 unit to

charge.

Notes

• Before dialing, make sure you can hear the dial tone, otherwise you cannot dial correctly.

• When the TALK lamp lights up by pressing (TALK), the IN USE lamp on the

base unit lights up simultaneously.

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Basics

Redialing

1 Press (TALK).

The TALK 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.

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Basics

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