Sony SPP-SS951 User Manual [en, es]

SONY.
3-862-751-11(1)
Cordless Telephone
Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones (verso)
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Sony Corporation © 1998 Printed in Taiwan, R.O.C.
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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 vou call upon vour Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. SPP-SS951

For the customers in the USA

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.
12. Unplug this product from the vvall 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-T24.
2. Do not dispose of fhe baftery 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 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 ^gistration 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-SS951) 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.
7. " If trouble is experienced with this equipment (SPP-SS951), 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 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 nof 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.

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 heavy 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
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".
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To AC outlet I (supplied)
To telephone outlet
AC power adaptor
j Telephone line cord
(supplied)
To LINE
1 Attach the wall bracket on the bottom ot the base unit as •llustr.oea
to use it as a stand. Align the A marks ot the \va!l bracket ivtih tho-se
of the base unit.
2
Connect the telephone line cord to the LINE jack and to telephor.e outlet.
Connect the AC power adaptor to the EXT IN jack and to ar .\C
3
outlet. Raise the antenna. Make sure it points toward tire ceiling
Notes
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
Connect the AC power adaptor to a continuous pots er supply.
Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that \ ou car unplug the AC power adaptor easily.
Tips
• If your telephone outlet is not modular, contact \ our telcrhone Modular seryice company for assistance.
• To remove the wall bracket, press the upper tab.
Polarity of the plug
Choose the dialing mode
For the telephone to work properly, select an appropriate dialing ntexie tone or pulse).
Depending on vour dialing systerr, se: the DL\L MODE switch
If your dialing system is
Tone Pulse r
as foUot'. s:
Set the s>vftdh to T
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 kesye the switch as is; otherwise, set to P.
Charge the battery pack
Chiirge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before you start using your phone.
Slide open the battery compartment lid of the handset.
Connect the battery connector with correct polarity (black and red cords).
Hook the cords, and insert the battery pack. Then close the lid.
Place the handset on the base unit. You can place either side facing up. 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 12 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:
• 6 hours when you use the handset continuously.
•10 days (RING ON mode) or a month (ВАТТ SAVE mode) when the handset is standing by.
Notes
• The battery pack will gradually discharge over a long period of time, even if not in use.
• 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 its full capacity.
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 Sony BP-T24 rechargeable battery pack.

Making and receiving calls

Making calls
Pick up the handset from the has unit.
Press (TALK), and wait until the TALK/BATT LOW lamp hchts up.
You then hear a dial tone. If \ ou hear five short error beeps. mo\ e closer :o the base unit.
Dial the phone number.
When you're done talking, press
(OFF) or replace the handset on the
base unit. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp coes
off.
Receiving calls
1When you hear the phone ring;
Press (TALK) (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.
When you're done talking, press (OFF) or replace the handset on th< base unit. The TALK/ВАТТ LOW lamp goes off.
Act^itional tasks
To
Adjust the hiindst't \oIume
Switch to toue dialing temporarily
Switch to another call ("call waiting" service*)
* Contact your telephone company to subscribe to this service.
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Note
If fhe handset beeps every second during conversation, move closer to the base unit; otherwise, the call will be disconnected after one minute.
Tip
You can save battery power by setting the RING ON/ ВАТТ SAVE switch on the bottom to ВАТТ SAVE.
The handset won't ring, but you can still make calls. You can also receive calls if another telephone connected to the same line rings to inform you on incoming calls. However, you can't page the handset from the base unit.
Do this
During phone conversations, press (Tpoma/OO. Each press of (Tpgma/OL ) switches the speaker \ olume bv four le\ els.
Press (*TONE) after you're connected. The line will remain in tone dialing until disconnected.
Press (FLASH). Press the button again to get back to the first caller.
If the battery becomes weak during a call
The handset will beep every three seconds with the TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashing at the same time. Finish your call and charge the battery pack.
For optimum performance, charge the battery for a full 12 hours.
Note that during the first 10-15 minutes of charging, the phone will be inactive,
i.e., unable to make or receive a call.
After this initial 10-15 minutes, you may be able to use the phone, but the battery duration will be very short; thus it is recommended that you fully
charge the battery before next use.
Redialing
1 Press (TALK), and wait until the TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up.
2 Press ( REDIAL/PAUSE) to redial the number last dialed.
Note
If the number exceeds 32 digits, five short error beeps will alert you that the number can't
be dialed.
To erase the last phone number dialed
Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) twice. The number will be erased from the memory, and you'll hear a long confirmation
beep.
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