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. 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.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a
cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a
gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4. Use only the power cord and batteries
indicated in this manual. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire. They may
explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
SA VE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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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. This equipment is designed to be connected to
the telephone network or premises wiring
using a compatible modular jack that 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 that 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.
Typically, 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 this equipment (SPP-S2430) 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 so you
can make necessary modifications to maintain
uninterrupted service.
7. If trouble is experienced with this equipment
(SPP-S2430), 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.
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 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.
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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
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
33Redialing
35 Receiving calls
Telephone Features
39 One-touch dialing
39Storing phone numbers and
names
41Changing a stored name
and/or phone number
42Making calls with one-touch
dialing
43 Phone Directory
43Storing phone numbers and
names
44Changing a stored name
and/or phone number
45Erasing a memory location
46Making calls from the Phone
Directory
48Transferring the Phone
Directory memory
50 Switching the phones during a
call
50To switch from the base
phone to the cordless
handset
50To switch from the cordless
handset to the base phone
51 Talking between the phones
(Intercom)
51To talk from the cordless
handset to the base phone
52To talk from the base phone
to the cordless handset
53 Transferring a call
53To transfer from the base
phone to the cordless
handset
54To transfer from the cordless
handset to the base phone
Caller ID Features
55 Understanding the Caller ID
service
55When you receive a call
56 Looking at the Caller ID list
56Viewing the Caller ID list
57Erasing data from the
Caller ID list
59 Using the Caller ID list
59Calling back a number from
the Caller ID list
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61Storing a number of the
Caller ID list into the Phone
Directory
62To 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
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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 (pages 11 to 12)
Insert the battery pack into the cordless
handset and charge it for more than 12
Base phone
hours.
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Step 4 (pages 13 to 16)
Enter the area code to use the Caller ID
service.
Step 5 (pages 17 to 21)
Set up the “Caller ID with call waiting”
service, the Long Distance Saver function
and the voice mail service.
Step 6 (pages 22 to 23)
Finally, set the day and time.
Cordless handset
That’s it!
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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Base phone
ChargerHandsetHandset cord
Telephone
line cords (2)
Wall bracket/
stand for base
phone
Rechargeable
battery pack
(BP-T24)
Cordless handsetAC power adaptor (AC-T107)
Belt clip
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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
Choose the best location
Where you place the base phone affects the reception quality of the
cordless handset.
Away from television
sets and other
electronic equipment
Away from noise sources such as a window
by a street with heavy traffic
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
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moving closer to the base or move base phone away from other noise sources.
• The cordless telephone operates at a frequency that may cause interference to
nearby TVs and VCRs; the base phone 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 phone
If you want to hang the base phone on the wall, see page 67.
Hook the cord.
To an AC outlet
3
2
To a telephone
outlet
To tilt the phone
If you want to tilt the phone, attach the
supplied wall bracket on the bottom of
the base phone.
Align the
f marks.
To DC IN 11V
AC power adaptor
(supplied
AC-T107)
Telephone line cord
(supplied)
2
1
4
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To
HANDSET
To LINE
1 Connect the handset cord to the
HANDSET jack and to the
handset.
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 11V jack and to an
AC outlet.
4 Raise the antenna. Make sure it
points towards the ceiling.
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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.
Modular
Choose the dialing mode
For the telephone to work properly, select an appropriate dialing mode
(tone or pulse).
DIAL MODE switch
Depending on your dialing system, set the DIAL MODE switch as
follows:
If your dialing system isSet the switch to
ToneT
PulseP
If you aren't sure of your dialing system
Make a trial call with the DIAL MODE switch set to T.
If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to P.
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Step 3
Preparing the battery pack
Charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before you start using
your cordless handset.
BP-T24
Hook
Front side
CHARGE lamp
Red
Black
To an AC outlet
1 Slide open the battery
compartment lid of the cordless
handset.
2 Connect the battery connector
with correct polarity (black wire
goes on lower side and red wire
goes on upper side).
3 Hook the cords and insert the
battery pack. Then close the lid.
4 Connect the AC power adaptor
to an AC outlet and place the
cordless handset on the charger .
The CHARGE lamp on the
charger lights up when the
cordless handset is properly
seated on the charge terminals
of the charger. Charge the
battery pack for more than 12hours so that the battery is fully
charged. The CHARGE lamp
remains lit even after charging
is completed.
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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.
It may require several times of charging to recover to its full capacity.
• While charging, the battery pack warms up. This is not a malfunction.
To obtain the best performance from the battery
Do not place the cordless handset on the charger after each call. The
battery works best if the cordless handset is returned to the charger
after two or three calls. However, do not leave the cordless handset off
the charger for a long period of time as this will completely discharge
the battery pack.
When to purchase a new battery pack
If the battery lasts only a few minutes even after 12 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-T24 rechargeable battery pack.
Note
Battery life may vary depending on usage condition and ambient temperature.
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Step 4
Entering the area code
When you use this phone for the first time, or move to an area that has a
different area code, you must enter the area code. Otherwise, you cannot use
some functions of this phone and the Caller ID functions.
This is also necessary because the phone must be able to select an area code to
properly dial a call from the Caller ID list.
Depending on your region, enter the 3-digit area code as follows:
Case 1.
If 7-digit dialing (no area code) is accepted for local calls in your area, see “To enter
your home area code” below.
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.
Entering the area code is only possible on the base phone.
To enter your home area code
1 Press (PROGRAM).
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(ERASE)
Jog Button
(ENTER)
2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “BASE
SETTINGS”, and then press Jog
Button (ENTER).
BASE SETTINGS
GO BACK
AREA CODE
PHONE SERVICES
MESSAGES LAMP
3 Press Jog Button (ENTER).
AREA CODE
GO BACK
HOME :
LOCAL 1:
LOCAL 2:
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ENTER HOME
AREA CODE.
_
4 Press Jog Button (ENTER) again.
“ENTER HOME AREA CODE.” appears on
the display.
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.
• Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure.
• If the area code has not been entered, calling back from the Caller ID list and
storing the Caller ID data into the Phone Directory cannot be performed.
• If the home area code is not correctly entered, “SEND TO CORDLESS
HANDSET FAILED.” will appear on the display and five short error beeps
will be heard after (PROGRAM) is pressed in step 6. Move the cordless
handset closer to the base phone, and then start over the procedure.
Tips
• When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display by
pressing Jog Button (ENTER).
• You may press Jog Button (ENTER) instead of (PROGRAM) in step 6.
• To check the current home area code, perform steps 1 to 3. The home area
code appears on the display for about 20 seconds.
To change the home area code
1 Perform steps 1 to 4 on pages 13 to 14.
The current home area code appears on the display.
2 Press (ERASE) to erase the current home area code.
3 Enter a new home area code using the dialing keys.
4 Press (PROGRAM).
You hear a long confirmation beep.
To erase the home area code
You can erase the home area code. Perform steps 1 and 2 above, then
press (PROGRAM).
The home area code will be erased, and you hear a long confirmation
beep.
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To enter the local area code (For 10 digits
phone numbers users)
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. (Up to five local area
codes can be entered in this phone.)
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 on page 13.
2 Select the number (“LOCAL 1” to “LOCAL 5”)
to enter the local area code by turning Jog Dial.
AREA CODE
HOME :
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LOCAL 1:
LOCAL 2:
3 Press Jog Button (ENTER).
“ENTER LOCAL AREA CODE 1.” appears on
the display when you select “LOCAL 1” in step
2.
LOCAL 3:
4 Enter the three digits of the local area code using
the dialing keys.
5 Press (PROGRAM).
You hear a long confirmation beep.
Notes
• If the local area code is already entered, it appears on the display in step 2. To
enter a different local area code, see “To change the local area code” on page
16.
• Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure.
• If the local area code is not correctly entered, “SEND TO CORDLESS
HANDSET FAILED.” will appear on the display and five short error beeps
will be heard after (PROGRAM) is pressed in step 5. Move the cordless
handset closer to the base phone, and then start over the procedure.
Tips
• When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display by
pressing Jog Button (ENTER).
• You may press Jog Button (ENTER) instead of (PROGRAM) in step 5.
• To check the current local area code, perform steps 1 and 2. The local area
code appears on the display for about 20 seconds.
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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 Press (ERASE) to erase the current local area code.
3 Enter a new local area code using the dialing keys.
4 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). The local area code will be erased, and you
hear a long confirmation beep.
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Step 5
PHONE SERVICES
GO BACK
CALL WAITING ID
VOICE MAIL
LONG DISTANCE
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.
To set up the “Caller ID with call waiting” service
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).
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(ERASE)
2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “BASE
3 Turn Jog Dial to choose
Jog Button
(ENTER)
(LONG DIST. SAVER)
4 Press Jog Button (ENTER).
5 Turn Jog Dial to choose
SETTINGS”, and then press Jog
Button (ENTER).
“PHONE SERVICES”, and then
press Jog Button (ENTER).
CALL WAITING ID
GO BACK
ACTIVE
INACTIVE
“ACTIVE” or “INACTIVE”, and
then press Jog Button (ENTER).
You hear a long confirmation
beep.
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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).
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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.
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). After setting up the access number and
activating the button function in the menu, you only need to press
(LONG DIST. SAVER) for dialing the access number of your special long
distance carrier.
In order to use this function, you must first activate the button function
by memorizing the access number of your choice in the menu and by
setting the long distance menu function to “ACTIVE”
The long distance menu is preset to “INACTIVE”, no preset access
number is registered.
To set up the access number
1 Perform steps 1 and 3 on page 17.
2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “LONG DISTANCE”, and then
press Jog Button (ENTER).
3 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ACCESS NUMBER”, and then
press Jog Button (ENTER).
4 Enter the access number using the dialing keys.
5 Press (PROGRAM).
6 Turn Jog Dial to choose “YES” to activate
(LONG DIST. SAVER), and then press Jog Button (ENTER).
You hear a long confirmation beep.
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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.” will appear on the display and five short error beeps will be heard
after Jog Button (ENTER) is pressed in step 6. Move the cordless handset
closer to the base phone, and then start over the procedure.
• You can register up to 24 digits as an access number.
To change the access number
1 Perform steps 1 and 3 on page 19.
The current access number appears on the display.
2 Press (ERASE) to erase the current access number.
3 Enter a new access number using the dialing keys.
4 Press (PROGRAM).
5 Turn Jog Dial to choose “YES” to activate
(LONG DIST. SAVER), and then press Jog Button (ENTER).
You hear a long confirmation beep.
To activate/deactivate the Long Distance Saver function
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 on page 17.
2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “LONG DISTANCE”, and then
press Jog Button (ENTER).
3 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ACTIVE” or “INACTIVE”(to
deactivate), and then press Jog Button (ENTER).
You hear a long confirmation beep.
Notes
• If you choose “INACTIVE” in step 3, (LONG DIST. SAVER) will be deactivated
and you cannot use (LONG DIST. SAVER) even with a registered access
number until the function is activated again.
• Some Long Distance services may not be available in your state. Prices and
conditions may vary. For details, contact your telephone company or your
long distance provider. Some long distance call programs require a
subscription with the carrier company before usage.
• If it is not correctly set in “ACTIVE” or “INACTIVE”, “SEND TO
CORDLESS HANDSET FAILED.” will appear on the display and five short
error beeps will be heard after Jog Button (ENTER) is pressed in step 3. Move
the cordless handset closer to the base phone, and then start over the
procedure.
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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 Perform steps 1 to 3 on page 17.
2 Turn Jog Dial to choose “VOICE MAIL”, and then press Jog
Button (ENTER).
3 Turn Jog Dial to choose “ACTIVE” or “INACTIVE”, and
then press Jog Button (ENTER).
You hear a long confirmation beep.
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Step 6
ENTER HOUR AND
PRESS JOG BUTTON
12:00AM
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
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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
ENTER MINUTE AND
PRESS JOG BUTTON
12:00AM
ENTER AM/PM AND
PRESS JOG BUTTON
12:00AM
then press Jog Button (ENTER).
6 Set the minute (00 to 59) by turning Jog Dial,
and then press Jog Button (ENTER).
7 Choose “AM” or “PM” by turning Jog Dial, and
then press Jog Button (ENTER).
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.
• “SUN 12:00AM” on the display of the base phone flashes when the day and
time is cleared due to a power interruption, or when you connect the base
phone to the AC outlet for the first time.
Tip
When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display by
pressing Jog Button (ENTER).
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Identifying the parts
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.
Base phone
1
2
3
4
5
6
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.