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Basics

Making calls (continued)

Redialing

Press

(TALK)

and wait until “TALK” appears on the display.

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 cannot be dialed.

To check the phone number before redialing

While the handset is not in use, press

(REDIAL/PAUSE)

The number last dialed is displayed for 20 seconds.

To dial the number, press

(TALK)

while the number is displayed.

Note

The number will not be displayed if the last dialed number exceeds 32 digits or
if it is erased.

To erase the last phone number dialed

While the handset is not in use, press

(REDIAL/PAUSE)

twice.

The number will be erased from the memory, and you will hear a long
confirmation beep.

Summary of Contents for SPP-A2470

Page 1: ...3 227 620 11 1 2000 Sony Corporation SPP A2470 Cordless Telephone with Answering System US Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ... 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 A2470 Serial No ________________ ...

Page 3: ...en 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...

Page 4: ...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 ...

Page 5: ... the greeting 38 Selecting the ring time 39 Selecting the recording quality 40 Selecting the answering mode 41 Turning on the answering function 43 Playing back messages 45 Erasing messages 46 Screening incoming calls 47 Recording a memo 49 Operating from an outside phone 49 Setting the remote ID code security code 50 Picking up new messages Caller ID Features 51 Understanding the Caller ID servic...

Page 6: ...n for the base unit Step 3 pages 11 to 12 Then you need to insert the battery pack into the handset and charge it for more than 12 hours Step 4 pages 14 to 16 Finally you need to enter the area code to use the Caller ID service First unpack the phone and the supplied accessories Step 1 page 7 That s it Handset If you want to change the language of the display and the voice guidance follow the proc...

Page 7: ...Handset AC power adaptor AC T46 Wall bracket stand for base unit Base unit Rechargeable battery pack BP T31 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 ...

Page 8: ...se 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 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 freq...

Page 9: ...hone outlet 3 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 9V jack and to an AC outlet P flashes on the display 4 Raise the antenna Make sure it points toward the ceiling Hook the cord To DC IN 9V To LINE AC power adaptor supplied AC T46 Telephone line cord supplied 4 To AC outlet 3 To telephone outlet 2 Connect the base unit If you want to hang the base unit on the wall see page 60 1 Align the f mar...

Page 10: ...telephone service company for assistance Choose the dialing mode For the telephone to work properly select an appropriate dialing mode tone or pulse Depending on your dialing system set the DIAL MODE switch as follows If your dialing system is Set the switch to Tone T Pulse P 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 t...

Page 11: ...ack into the battery compartment 3 Close the battery compartment lid 4 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 continued ...

Page 12: ...n To obtain the best performance from the battery Do not place the handset on the base unit after each call The battery works best if the handset is returned to the base unit after two or three calls However do not leave the handset off the base unit 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 minu...

Page 13: ... a handset spare battery pack 1 Open the battery compartment lid of the base unit 2 Insert the battery pack optional into the battery compartment 3 Close the battery compartment lid The SPARE BATTERY lamp lights up Charge the battery pack for more than 24 hours so that the battery is fully charged The SPARE BATTERY lamp remains lit even after charging is completed SPARE BATTERY lamp BP T31 ...

Page 14: ...n 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 ...

Page 15: ...rase the current home area code 3 Enter a new home area code using the dialing keys 4 Press PGM 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 PGM The home area code will be erased and you hear a long confirmation beep continued To enter the local area code For 10 digits phone numbers users If a call matches one...

Page 16: ...eration procedure Tips You may press Jog Dial instead of PGM in step 7 To check the current local area code perform steps 1 to 4 The local area code appears on the display for about 20 seconds To change the local area code 1 Perform steps 1 to 5 on pages 15 to 16 The current local area code appears on the display 2 Turn Jog Dial down to erase the current local area code 3 Enter a new local area co...

Page 17: ...confirmation beep 5 Replace the handset on the base unit To change the language from English to Spanish 1 Press PGM 2 Turn Jog Dial down to make LANGUAGE SELECT flash and then press Jog Dial 3 Select ESPAÑOL by turning Jog Dial and then press Jog Dial 4 Select SÍ by turning Jog Dial to change the language and then press Jog Dial You will hear a long confirmation beep 5 Replace the handset on the b...

Page 18: ...vious message Keep the button pressed for a playback review of the current message 7 Battery compartment p 13 8 SPARE BATTERY lamp p 13 Lights while the spare battery is being charged 9 CHARGE lamp p 11 Lights while the battery is being charged 0 IN USE lamp p 22 Lights when the handset is in use qa MIC microphone p 35 47 qs Antenna p 9 60 qd Speaker qf Display p 19 43 qg TIME button p 34 Press to...

Page 19: ... of new messages recorded A appears in the announcement only mode F appears when there is no space to record messages P appears when the power is turned on 4 VOL volume indicator Indicates the speaker volume The bars increase as the volume is turned up ql HANDSET LOCATOR button p 32 Allows you to page the handset w PLAY STOP MAILBOX 1 2 3 buttons p 43 Plays back the messages in each mail box wa DI...

Page 20: ...on p 44 Press to repeat the current message or go back to the previous message 8 PGM Program button p 14 26 28 Used to store numbers for one touch dialing or in Phone Directory 9 REVIEW button p 44 Keep the button pressed for a playback review of the current message 0 Dialing keys p 22 qa TONE button p 22 Allows you to switch temporarily to tone dialing qs Battery compartment p 11 qd RING switch p...

Page 21: ...serts a pause in the dialing sequence qj SKIP button p 44 Press to skip to the next message qk QUICK button p 44 Keep the button pressed for quick playback of messages ql ERASE button p 37 45 Erases the recorded greeting or messages w button p 57 Used to change the number of digits of the phone number in the Caller ID list wa Microphone ws ONE TOUCH DIAL A B C buttons p 27 wd VOL volume switch p 2...

Page 22: ...umber 4 When you re done talking press OFF or replace the handset on the base unit The display turns off Basics Making calls Additional tasks To Do this Adjust the handset volume Set the VOL switch to H high M middle or L low Switch to tone dialing temporarily Press TONE after you re connected The line will remain in tone dialing until disconnected Switch to another call Press CALL WAITING FLASH c...

Page 23: ...splay and you will hear a busy tone EZfit The EZfit adjusts to fit any shape ear thereby ensure clear voice reception If the battery becomes weak during a call The handset will beep twice per second E and BATTERY LOW appear on the display Finish your call and charge the battery pack For optimum performance charge the battery for a full 12 hours Note that during the initial charge time approx 10 mi...

Page 24: ...he phone number before redialing While the handset is not in use press REDIAL PAUSE The number last dialed is displayed for 20 seconds To dial the number press TALK while the number is displayed Note The number will not be displayed if the last dialed number exceeds 32 digits or if it is erased To erase the last phone number dialed While the handset is not in use press REDIAL PAUSE twice The numbe...

Page 25: ...nd changes to a higher tone if the call matches the number stored on ONE TOUCH DIAL buttons or in the Phone Directory memory match function see page 51 To switch to another call call waiting service Press CALL WAITING FLASH Press the button again to get back to the first caller You need to subscribe to the service from your telephone company To turn the ringer off Set the RING switch on the bottom...

Page 26: ... on the display To store a new number turn Jog Dial down to erase it 4 Enter the phone number you want to store You can enter up to 20 digits including a tone and a pause each of which is counted as one digit When the phone number of 17 digits or more has been entered the phone number appears in two lines 5 Press PGM You hear a long confirmation beep and the number is stored The display turns off ...

Page 27: ...he current number appears on the display 2 Turn Jog Dial down to erase the current number 3 Enter a new number 4 Press PGM Note You can replace the stored number with a new number but you cannot just erase it Making calls with one touch dialing 1 Press TALK and wait until TALK appears on the display 2 Press one of the ONE TOUCH DIAL buttons A to C The phone number stored on the one touch dialing b...

Page 28: ...cter table for details Enter successive characters in the same way To enter two characters assigned to the same key or to enter a space turn Jog Dial up to move the cursor to the right Example to enter SONY press 7 four times S press 6 three times O turn Jog Dial up to move the cursor press 6 twice N and press 9 three times Y Phone Directory Character table Key Character 1 1 2 A t B t C t 2 3 D t ...

Page 29: ...re another phone number erase one of the stored phone numbers see page 30 Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure Tips When the phone number of 17 digits or more has been entered is displayed next to 15th digit in step 6 If you have entered a wrong name or number in step 3 or 5 turn Jog Dial down to erase it Then enter the correct name or number You may press Jog...

Page 30: ...is step 7 Press Jog Dial You hear a long confirmation beep and the name and or the number is changed Tip When the phone number of 17 digits or more has been entered is displayed next to 15th digit and then the all digits are displayed in two lines after about two seconds Erasing a memory location 1 Display the name and phone number you want to erase by doing steps 1 and 2 on page 31 2 Press Jog Di...

Page 31: ...The phone number will be dialed Tips You may press TALK to make a call instead of doing steps 3 and 4 When the phone number of 17 digits or more has been entered is displayed next to 15th digit and then the all digits are displayed in two lines after about two seconds About the search order The names appear in the following order when you turn Jog Dial up or down Alphabetical order ABC XYZ y symbo...

Page 32: ... from the base unit Note that you cannot page if the handset is in use To Page Press HANDSET LOCATOR The handset rings for about one minute To stop ringing press TALK or OFF on the handset Tip You can page the handset even when its RING switch is set to OFF ...

Page 33: ...the day and time is only possible on the handset 1 Press REMOTE and wait until the answering machine function menu appears on the display If you hear five short error beeps and OUT OF RANGE appears on the display move closer to the base unit 2 Turn Jog Dial down to make SET DAY TIME flash and then press Jog Dial 3 Set the correct day of the week by turning Jog Dial and then press Jog Dial Answerin...

Page 34: ...ration procedure If a power interruption occurs the day and time will be erased To check the current time Press TIME on the base unit You hear the current day and time If you want to check the current time with the handset perform steps 1 and 2 on page 33 The current day and time appear on the display Note If the current day and time are not set you will not hear a time stamp when you play back re...

Page 35: ... Speak about 12 inches 30 cm away from the microphone 3 Press PLAY STOP to stop recording The phone automatically replays the recorded greeting Notes If recording did not succeed you hear five short error beeps Start over the procedure If a call comes in while recording a greeting recording is cancelled Start over the procedure If you hear five short error beeps while recording the recording area ...

Page 36: ...the display move closer to the base unit 2 Turn Jog Dial down to make REC GREETING flash and then press Jog Dial 3 Press Jog Dial You hear a long confirmation beep 4 After the tone start recording Speak into the handset 5 Press Jog Dial to stop recording You hear a long confirmation beep and the phone automatically replays the recorded greeting 6 Press OFF Turn Press OFF ERASE 9 PLAY MAILBOX 1 PLA...

Page 37: ...ur call right now Please call again Thank you Tips If you wish to record your own announcement only greeting follow the above sequence after setting the AUDIBLE INDICATOR switch to ANN ONLY page 40 Otherwise the normal greeting will be recorded You have to change the message each time you change the mode To check the greeting Press GREETING PLAY to play back the greeting If you want to check the g...

Page 38: ... Mode TS Toll Saver If new messages have been recorded the phone answers at the second ring and records incoming messages if no new messages are recorded it answers at the fifth ring When you call from an outside phone and hear three rings you know that there are no new messages If you hang up at this point before the phone answers you can save the toll for the call 5 The phone always answers at t...

Page 39: ...you can select a higher recording grade and enjoy superior sound quality and clarity compared to the standard NORM grade As higher sound quality uses up more memory capacity the maximum recording time changes accordingly Note The approx length of the three recording grades are HIGH Short 8 minutes MID 11 minutes NORM Long 18 minutes Actual recording time may vary REC QUALITY switch ...

Page 40: ...y switches to announcement only mode which does not record messages and the greeting will be switched to the pre recorded greeting Available time for recording at NORM Long sound quality If you wish to record more messages erase the existing messages see page 45 You can also erase the messages from an outside phone see page 50 Note The time for the memory to become full depends on the REC QUALITY ...

Page 41: ...guidance and the ANSWER ON OFF button lights up in red 3 Press OFF Notes Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure when you turn on the answering function from the handset When the memory is full you hear five short error beeps and you cannot turn on the answering function Erase unnecessary messages see page 45 Tips The answering machine will automatically answer a...

Page 42: ...ting The greeting stops and a beep will sound then the caller can start recording a message Wait until the greeting finishes then start recording a message When the caller does not select a mailbox the message is automatically recorded to MAILBOX 1 Notes If four minutes have passed while recording the incoming message the line is automatically disconnected If the message is shorter than two second...

Page 43: ...til the answering machine function menu appears on the display is displayed at the right of a MAILBOX number which contains new messages If you hear five short error beeps and OUT OF RANGE appears on the display move closer to the base unit 2 Turn Jog Dial down to make PLAY MAILBOX 1 to PLAY MAILBOX 3 flash and then press Jog Dial The machine plays back from the newest message received 3 Press OFF...

Page 44: ...ase unit again Skip to the next message Press SKIP QUICK on the base unit or SKIP 3 on the handset while the current message is playing Repeat the current message Press REPEAT REVIEW on the base unit or REPEAT 1 on the handset while the current message is playing Go back to previous messages Press REPEAT REVIEW on the base unit or REPEAT 1 on the handset within the first three seconds of the curre...

Page 45: ...to ERASE MAILBOX 3 flash and then press Jog Dial 3 Turn Jog Dial up to make YES flash and then press Jog Dial You hear a long confirmation beep and all messages in the selected mailbox are erased Notes The display shows the total number of new messages Therefore it is reset to 0 on the base unit or 00 on the handset when you play back all new messages even they are not erased yet Be sure to erase ...

Page 46: ...ever the following procedures are required in order to screen incoming calls on the handset To screen incoming calls on the handset Press REMOTE while ANSWERING is displayed CALL SCREENING appears on the display of the handset To answer the call Press TALK on the handset Recording is stopped and you can speak to the caller Note If the answering volume is set to minimum you cannot screen the calls ...

Page 47: ...rding The message number in the display increases by one Notes If you press MEMO when the memory is full F flashing on the display you hear five short error beeps and you cannot record a memo If a call comes in while recording a memo recording is canceled Start over the procedure If the remaining memory becomes full while recording recording stops automatically and F flashes on the display You can...

Page 48: ...ng You hear a long confirmation beep 6 Press OFF Notes Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between steps 1 and 2 of the procedure When the memory is full F flashing on the display of the base unit you hear five short error beeps in step 2 and you cannot record a memo If a call comes in while recording a memo recording is canceled Start over the procedure If the remaining memory becomes ful...

Page 49: ...pears on the display If you hear five short error beeps and OUT OF RANGE appears on the display move closer to the base unit 2 Turn Jog Dial down to make SET SECURITY No flash and then press Jog Dial 3 Enter the four digits of the remote ID code security code using the dialing keys 4 Press Jog Dial The remote ID code security code is set and you hear a long confirmation beep 5 Press OFF Note Do no...

Page 50: ...ssage is being played back Skip the current message 6 while the message is being played back Erase the current message 9 while the message is being played back Erase all messages in MAILBOX 1 9 1 Erase all messages in MAILBOX 2 9 2 Erase all messages in MAILBOX 3 9 3 Record a new greeting 7 When you hear a long beep start recording your up to one minute greeting Press to stop recording Turn on the...

Page 51: ... AREA when the call is made through a telephone company which does not offer Caller ID service including international calls PRIVATE when the call is blocked For privacy reasons many states allow callers the option to prevent his or her telephone data from being displayed on the other party s Caller ID display If the call is from an office which uses multiple lines the displayed phone number may n...

Page 52: ...t to check the phone number and or name of the calls received 1 Turn Jog Dial The display shows the number of NEW calls which you have not viewed and OLD calls which you have viewed calls 2 Turn Jog Dial down to display older data or up to display newer data Notes If a 21st call is received the oldest data is automatically erased When you have checked all data END OF LIST appears Tip If there is a...

Page 53: ... in but you can also manually erase unnecessary data one by one or erase the entire list To erase the phone number one by one 1 Display the phone number you want to erase from the Caller ID list see page 52 2 Press Jog Dial 3 Turn Jog Dial up to make ERASE flash and press Jog Dial 4 Turn Jog Dial up to make YES flash then press Jog Dial You hear a long confirmation beep and the data is erased cont...

Page 54: ...ial 5 Turn Jog Dial up to make YES flash then press Jog Dial You hear a long confirmation beep and the entire list is erased Note ALL appears only when all the data had become OLD data If there is any NEW data you cannot erase the entire list Looking at the Caller ID list continued NEW 00 OLD 00 ALL ERASE NO YES 1 201 123 4567 ERASE NO YES ALL 1 201 123 4567 DIAL PGM ERASE 1 201 123 4567 SMITH JOH...

Page 55: ...Press Jog Dial 3 Press Jog Dial again The phone automatically dials the displayed number Notes If the number displayed in step 1 is not the one you should call back you can change the number of digits of the phone number as described on page 57 If the phone is connected to a Private Branch Exchange PBX you may not be able to call back from the Caller ID list because an outside line access digit is...

Page 56: ...number Enter or change the phone number if necessary see page 29 5 Press Jog Dial again You hear a long confirmation beep and the name and number are stored Notes Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure If the number displayed in step 1 is not the one you should store you can change the number of digits of the phone number as described on page 57 If the phone is ...

Page 57: ...ry 1 While the phone number from the Caller ID list is displayed press repeatedly until the phone number with the correct number of digits appears on the display Each time you press the number of digits changes as follows When the home area code and the local area code do not match When the home area code matches continued SMITH JOHN 1 201 123 4567 SMITH JOHN 201 123 4567 SMITH JOHN 123 4567 SMITH...

Page 58: ...mber of digits each time you call back from the Caller ID list as the changes to the Caller ID data is not stored in memory You may not be able to change the number of digits depending on the Caller ID data When the local area code matches Using the Caller ID list continued SMITH JOHN 201 123 4567 SMITH JOHN 1 123 4567 SMITH JOHN 1 201 123 4567 SMITH JOHN 123 4567 ...

Page 59: ... to request a subscription to Caller ID with call waiting as a single service This is a new service that combines the two services Even though you now have a Caller ID with call waiting compatible phone unless you subscribe to the combined Caller ID with call waiting service you will not be able to see the name and number of the second caller When a new call comes in while you are talking the call...

Page 60: ...unit Align the f marks of the wall bracket with those of the base unit 4 Plug the telephone line cord to the telephone outlet and hook the base unit to the wall plate 5 Plug the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet Then raise the antenna so that it points towards the ceiling Tip To remove the wall bracket press the lower tabs Additional Information 1 Hang up tab 2 Telephone line cord AC power adaptor ...

Page 61: ...cannot make or receive calls and you cannot use the answering machine For the customers in the USA RECYCLING NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES Nickel Cadmium batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest point for collection recycling or proper disposal Note In some areas the disposal of nickel cadmium batteries in household or business ...

Page 62: ...ution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as they may damage the finish of the cabinet If the charge terminals of the base unit and handset are soiled wipe them with a soft cloth If you have any questions or problems concerning your phone please consult your nearest Sony dealer ...

Page 63: ...al products It is an out of range alarm Move the handset closer to the base unit within one minute The battery is weak Charge the battery for more than 12 hours page 11 Follow the procedure for changing the language page 17 Symptom You hear five short error beeps when you press TALK You hear no dial tone The phone does not connect at all even though the number you dial is correct The phone does no...

Page 64: ...ecords up to four minutes Make sure the position of the REC QUALITY switch page 39 Make sure you call from a touch tone phone Make sure you entered your remote ID code security code within two seconds after you have entered Make sure the remote ID code security code is correct Enter your remote ID code security code while the greeting is being played back Make sure you are calling from a touch ton...

Page 65: ...he same telephone line Make sure you entered the area code correctly page 14 You may need to change the number of digits of the phone number page 57 This function may not work when the phone is connected to a Private Branch Exchange PBX If the call is from an office which uses multiple lines the phone number may not match the number you put in the memory If you stored the phone number with an outs...

Page 66: ...replacement Use only the supplied AC T46 AC power adaptor The battery may be weak Charge the battery for more than 12 hours page 11 Use only the supplied AC T46 AC power adaptor Symptom The CHARGE lamp does not light up when you place the handset to charge The battery duration is short The handset does not work Note If any of the remedy did not work there may be something wrong with the handset Re...

Page 67: ...messages Flashes when the day and time is cleared due to a power interruption or when you connect the base unit to the AC outlet for the first time pages 9 and 34 The announcement only mode is selected page 40 The recording area is full Erase unnecessary messages page 45 When the counter shows Number 0 99 P A F Message counter The message counter on the base unit shows the following information ...

Page 68: ...83 x 55 mm Antenna Approx 3 inches approx 75 mm Mass Approx 9 5 oz approx 270 g battery included Specifications Base unit Power source DC 9V from AC power adaptor AC T46 Battery charging time Approx 24 hours Dimensions Approx 6 3 8 x 2 7 8 x 8 3 4 inches w h d antenna excluded approx 160 x 71 x 222 mm Antenna Approx 4 1 2 inches approx 113 mm Mass Approx 1 lb 3 oz approx 540 g wall bracket exclude...

Page 69: ...g quality 39 Receiving calls 25 Redialing 24 Remote ID code security code 49 Ringer RING switch 25 S Screening calls 46 Setting up base unit 8 handset 11 Speaker 44 Stamping messages with day and time 33 Storing Caller ID data in Phone Directory 56 T U Toll saver feature 38 Tone dialing dialing mode 10 switching to 22 Troubleshooting 63 V W X Y Z Volume handset 22 speaker 44 E F Erasing Caller ID ...

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Page 72: ...or the customers in the USA Be sure to save the receipt and attach it to your WARRANTY card when having your equipment repaired at an authorized Sony service center For online product registration please contact www sony com productregistration ...

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