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3-232-153-11 (1) Cordless Telephone with Answering System Operating Instructions US Hearing-Aid Compatible SPP-A2780 ©2001 Sony Corporation
3-232-153-11 (1) Cordless Telephone with Answering System Operating Instructions US Hearing-Aid Compatible SPP-A2780 ©2001 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...product. They may explode. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product near water, for possible special disposal instructions. SPP-A2780 Serial No 2US Caution You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not ... kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a residential installation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during telephone conversation. 2. IMPORTANT NOTE To comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates...
...product. They may explode. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product near water, for possible special disposal instructions. SPP-A2780 Serial No 2US Caution You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not ... kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a residential installation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during telephone conversation. 2. IMPORTANT NOTE To comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates...
Operating Instructions
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... 35 Making call with the base phone 37 Redialing 39 Receiving calls 39 Receiving calls with the cordless handset 41 Receiving calls with the base phone Telephone Features 43 Phone Directory 43 Storing phone numbers and names 46 Making calls from the Phone Directory 48 Changing a stored name and/or phone number...
... 35 Making call with the base phone 37 Redialing 39 Receiving calls 39 Receiving calls with the cordless handset 41 Receiving calls with the base phone Telephone Features 43 Phone Directory 43 Storing phone numbers and names 46 Making calls from the Phone Directory 48 Changing a stored name and/or phone number...
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Step 1 Checking the package contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. AC power adaptor for the base phone (AC-T46) Base phone Cordless handset Charger/AC power adaptor for the charger (AC-T127) Handset Handset cord Telephone line cords (2) 10US Getting Started Wall bracket/ stand for base phone Rechargeable battery pack (BP-T38) If anything is missing, contact your local Sony dealer.
Step 1 Checking the package contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. AC power adaptor for the base phone (AC-T46) Base phone Cordless handset Charger/AC power adaptor for the charger (AC-T127) Handset Handset cord Telephone line cords (2) 10US Getting Started Wall bracket/ stand for base phone Rechargeable battery pack (BP-T38) If anything is missing, contact your local Sony dealer.
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...Away from noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Away from television sets and other noise sources. • The cordless telephone operates at a frequency that may cause interference to nearby TVs, VCRs, and microwave oven; the base phone should not be placed near or ...on a level surface Away from a personal computer Away from another cordless telephone CAUTION: • Should you place the base phone affects the reception quality of the cordless handset. continued Getting Started 11US Getting Started Step 2 Setting up the base phone Do the...
...Away from noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic Away from television sets and other noise sources. • The cordless telephone operates at a frequency that may cause interference to nearby TVs, VCRs, and microwave oven; the base phone should not be placed near or ...on a level surface Away from a personal computer Away from another cordless telephone CAUTION: • Should you place the base phone affects the reception quality of the cordless handset. continued Getting Started 11US Getting Started Step 2 Setting up the base phone Do the...
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... the setting as well. 1 Press (PGM). (Press (PROGRAM) on both the base phone and cordless handset. You hear a long confirmation beep. Step 4 Choosing the dialing mode For the telephone to elapse during the operation procedure. 16US Getting Started The dialing mode that has been last set the... dialing mode while the system is in use . * If the system includes additional cordless handsets, it is selected. otherwise, set to ...
... the setting as well. 1 Press (PGM). (Press (PROGRAM) on both the base phone and cordless handset. You hear a long confirmation beep. Step 4 Choosing the dialing mode For the telephone to elapse during the operation procedure. 16US Getting Started The dialing mode that has been last set the... dialing mode while the system is in use . * If the system includes additional cordless handsets, it is selected. otherwise, set to ...
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... functions. Depending on page 19. Case 2. To enter your area, see "To enter the local area code (For 10 digits phone number users)" on the cordless handset. If you live in your area, see "To enter your region, enter the 3-digit area code as well. If 10-digit dialing (area code... 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. If 7-digit dialing (no area code) is necessary to choose "AREA CODE", and then press Jog Dial. (ERASE) (GO...
... functions. Depending on page 19. Case 2. To enter your area, see "To enter the local area code (For 10 digits phone number users)" on the cordless handset. If you live in your area, see "To enter your region, enter the 3-digit area code as well. If 10-digit dialing (area code... 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. If 7-digit dialing (no area code) is necessary to choose "AREA CODE", and then press Jog Dial. (ERASE) (GO...
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... button (p. 55) Lets you make a call . qk Jog Dial (p. 21, 77) ql EZ ACCESS button (p. 23, 35) Lets you talk between the base phone and cordless handset. wa CALL WAITING/FLASH button (p. 36, 85) Switches to a second call if you have "call waiting" service, or lets you make a new call with... (microphone) (p. 60, 73) wh Antenna (p. 12, 86) wj Hook for AC power adaptor cord (p. 12, 86) wk DC IN 9V jack (p. 12, 86) wl LINE (telephone line) jack (p. 12, 86) e; wh Getting Started wj wk wl e; qj VOL + button (p. 35, 69) Adjusts the handset or speaker volume. REDIAL/PAUSE button (p. 37...
... button (p. 55) Lets you make a call . qk Jog Dial (p. 21, 77) ql EZ ACCESS button (p. 23, 35) Lets you talk between the base phone and cordless handset. wa CALL WAITING/FLASH button (p. 36, 85) Switches to a second call if you have "call waiting" service, or lets you make a new call with... (microphone) (p. 60, 73) wh Antenna (p. 12, 86) wj Hook for AC power adaptor cord (p. 12, 86) wk DC IN 9V jack (p. 12, 86) wl LINE (telephone line) jack (p. 12, 86) e; wh Getting Started wj wk wl e; qj VOL + button (p. 35, 69) Adjusts the handset or speaker volume. REDIAL/PAUSE button (p. 37...
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...) is set up the access number, see page 40) to "ON"; The system dials first, the access number set up the cordless handset from your telephone company. Note If you can talk through the headset. Additional tasks To Do this service from the charger (When Quick talk is connected... to the I (HEADSET) jack on the cordless handset, you have set up the cordless handset from the charger. 2 Dial the phone number (e.g., 1-201...
...) is set up the access number, see page 40) to "ON"; The system dials first, the access number set up the cordless handset from your telephone company. Note If you can talk through the headset. Additional tasks To Do this service from the charger (When Quick talk is connected... to the I (HEADSET) jack on the cordless handset, you have set up the cordless handset from the charger. 2 Dial the phone number (e.g., 1-201...
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... base phone to another call ("call on hold Press (HOLD). Tip You can switch between phone conversations via the handset and those via the cordless handset, the display on the display. In such cases, lower the speaker volume slightly. 36US Basics "HOLD" appears on the base phone shows... "HANDSET 1 IN USE" when the cordless handset with the station number "1" is in use the speakerphone in the telephone designed to a wall, you may not be able to tone dialing temporarily Press (*TONE) after you cannot make ...
... base phone to another call ("call on hold Press (HOLD). Tip You can switch between phone conversations via the handset and those via the cordless handset, the display on the display. In such cases, lower the speaker volume slightly. 36US Basics "HOLD" appears on the base phone shows... "HANDSET 1 IN USE" when the cordless handset with the station number "1" is in use the speakerphone in the telephone designed to a wall, you may not be able to tone dialing temporarily Press (*TONE) after you cannot make ...
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.... You can also receive an intercom call on the display if the call matches the number stored in by only picking up the cordless handset from your telephone company. see page 76). 40US Basics Turn Jog Dial to choose "RINGER VOLUME" then press Jog Dial to choose "QUICK TALK",... resume the conversation. see below) to adjust the volume. Press (HOLD) again or pick up the cordless handset from the charger, without pressing (TALK)(Quick talk) Press (PGM). see page 76) or when another telephone connected to the same line rings to inform you set to the first caller.
.... You can also receive an intercom call on the display if the call matches the number stored in by only picking up the cordless handset from your telephone company. see page 76). 40US Basics Turn Jog Dial to choose "RINGER VOLUME" then press Jog Dial to choose "QUICK TALK",... resume the conversation. see below) to adjust the volume. Press (HOLD) again or pick up the cordless handset from the charger, without pressing (TALK)(Quick talk) Press (PGM). see page 76) or when another telephone connected to the same line rings to inform you set to the first caller.
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.... You can enter up to 50 separate numbers. Storing phone numbers and names Example: to select it. 2 Press Jog Dial. continued Telephone Features 43US ENTER NAME ABCDEFGHIJKLMN OPQRSTUVWXYZ NEW OLD MASSAGE RING OFF 3 Enter the name by scrolling through the Phone Directory. "ENTER NAME" ...selected, and then press Jog Dial. Turn Jog Dial until the desired character is not selected, turn Jog Dial to store "SONY" "1234567". Turn Press 1 Press (PGM). (Press (PROGRAM) on the display. Both the base phone and the cordless handset can dial a number by turning Jog Dial.
.... You can enter up to 50 separate numbers. Storing phone numbers and names Example: to select it. 2 Press Jog Dial. continued Telephone Features 43US ENTER NAME ABCDEFGHIJKLMN OPQRSTUVWXYZ NEW OLD MASSAGE RING OFF 3 Enter the name by scrolling through the Phone Directory. "ENTER NAME" ...selected, and then press Jog Dial. Turn Jog Dial until the desired character is not selected, turn Jog Dial to store "SONY" "1234567". Turn Press 1 Press (PGM). (Press (PROGRAM) on the display. Both the base phone and the cordless handset can dial a number by turning Jog Dial.
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... make a call instead of doing steps 4 and 5. • If an access number of the long distance call by pressing (EZ ACCESS) after step 3. Telephone Features 5 Turn Jog Dial to make a call is set display by pressing Jog Dial. • If there is no data recorded in the selected alphabet...the next following group will be displayed. • You may press (TALK) on the cordless handset (on the base phone, pick up the handset or press (SPEAKERPHONE)) to choose "DIAL", and then press Jog Dial. continued Telephone Features 47US Tips • When you select "(GO BACK)", you can return to the...
... make a call instead of doing steps 4 and 5. • If an access number of the long distance call by pressing (EZ ACCESS) after step 3. Telephone Features 5 Turn Jog Dial to make a call is set display by pressing Jog Dial. • If there is no data recorded in the selected alphabet...the next following group will be displayed. • You may press (TALK) on the cordless handset (on the base phone, pick up the handset or press (SPEAKERPHONE)) to choose "DIAL", and then press Jog Dial. continued Telephone Features 47US Tips • When you select "(GO BACK)", you can return to the...
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...phone number from a base phone to one cordless handset You hear a long confirmation beep and the memory is transferred. (Cordless handset) (GO BACK) TO BASE TO HANDSET 2 NEW OLD MASSAGE RING OFF 50US Telephone Features When the system has an additional cordless handset Turn Jog Dial to which you ...are forwarding the memory, and then press Jog Dial. BROWN JOHN SONY SMITH JOHN NEW OLD MASSAGE RING OFF 2 Press Jog Dial. 3 ...
...phone number from a base phone to one cordless handset You hear a long confirmation beep and the memory is transferred. (Cordless handset) (GO BACK) TO BASE TO HANDSET 2 NEW OLD MASSAGE RING OFF 50US Telephone Features When the system has an additional cordless handset Turn Jog Dial to which you ...are forwarding the memory, and then press Jog Dial. BROWN JOHN SONY SMITH JOHN NEW OLD MASSAGE RING OFF 2 Press Jog Dial. 3 ...
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...page 49). • If the transfer is transferred. (GO BACK) NO SEND DIRECTORY NEW OLD MASSAGE RING OFF Telephone Features Notes • If there are forwarding the memory, and then press Jog Dial. (Cordless handset) (GO BACK) TO BASE TO HANDSET 2 NEW OLD MASSAGE RING OFF 5 Turn Jog Dial to choose... Dial. 3 Turn Jog Dial to which you are already 50 numbers stored in the Phone Directory receiving the transferred number one by one cordless handset Skip this step. Telephone Features 51US Move the sending unit closer to the receiving unit, make the transfer possible, erase one of the...
...page 49). • If the transfer is transferred. (GO BACK) NO SEND DIRECTORY NEW OLD MASSAGE RING OFF Telephone Features Notes • If there are forwarding the memory, and then press Jog Dial. (Cordless handset) (GO BACK) TO BASE TO HANDSET 2 NEW OLD MASSAGE RING OFF 5 Turn Jog Dial to choose... Dial. 3 Turn Jog Dial to which you are already 50 numbers stored in the Phone Directory receiving the transferred number one by one cordless handset Skip this step. Telephone Features 51US Move the sending unit closer to the receiving unit, make the transfer possible, erase one of the...
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... base phone. The call . Switching from the cordless handset to the base phone 1 Press (HOLD) on the cordless handset. Switching from the base phone to the cordless handset 1 Press (HOLD) on the base phone. You can continue talking to the caller through the base phone. 52US Telephone Features Switching the phones during a call You...
... base phone. The call . Switching from the cordless handset to the base phone 1 Press (HOLD) on the cordless handset. Switching from the base phone to the cordless handset 1 Press (HOLD) on the base phone. You can continue talking to the caller through the base phone. 52US Telephone Features Switching the phones during a call You...
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Telephone Features 53US The call is on hold and "HOLD" appears on the display. 2 Pick up another cordless handset from the cordless handset to "ON"; Telephone Features Switching from the charger (When Quick talk is set to another cordless handset (When the system has an additional cordless handset) 1 Press (HOLD) on the cordless handset. see page 40), or press (TALK) or (HOLD) on the cordless handset. You can continue talking to the caller through the cordless handset.
Telephone Features 53US The call is on hold and "HOLD" appears on the display. 2 Pick up another cordless handset from the cordless handset to "ON"; Telephone Features Switching from the charger (When Quick talk is set to another cordless handset (When the system has an additional cordless handset) 1 Press (HOLD) on the cordless handset. see page 40), or press (TALK) or (HOLD) on the cordless handset. You can continue talking to the caller through the cordless handset.
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...the Caller ID display changes to the "TALK" or "SPEAKERPHONE" display. For privacy reasons, many states allow callers the option to prevent his or her telephone data from an office which does not offer Caller ID service (including international calls). -"BLOCKED NUMBER/NAME/CALL" (private) : when the call is stored... To use this service may not work with the Caller ID data phone number, the caller's name also appears on the base phone or the cordless handset (see page 17). The name of area) : when the call is made from being displayed on the other party's Caller ID display. ...
...the Caller ID display changes to the "TALK" or "SPEAKERPHONE" display. For privacy reasons, many states allow callers the option to prevent his or her telephone data from an office which does not offer Caller ID service (including international calls). -"BLOCKED NUMBER/NAME/CALL" (private) : when the call is stored... To use this service may not work with the Caller ID data phone number, the caller's name also appears on the base phone or the cordless handset (see page 17). The name of area) : when the call is made from being displayed on the other party's Caller ID display. ...
Operating Instructions
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.... • Press (VOL+) onthebasephonetoincreasetheringer volume. • Makesurethetelephonelinecordissecurely connected to the telephone outlet. • Makesurethebatteryisfullycharged(page14). EZ Access function Receiving calls The cordless handset does not ring. The base phone does not ring. • Settheringervolumeonthecordlesshandsettohigh ...speakerphone volume. Troubleshooting If you've experienced any problem persist, consult your phone, use the AC-T127 Sony AC power adaptor with the base phone. The phone does not redial correctly. General Making calls Symptom...
.... • Press (VOL+) onthebasephonetoincreasetheringer volume. • Makesurethetelephonelinecordissecurely connected to the telephone outlet. • Makesurethebatteryisfullycharged(page14). EZ Access function Receiving calls The cordless handset does not ring. The base phone does not ring. • Settheringervolumeonthecordlesshandsettohigh ...speakerphone volume. Troubleshooting If you've experienced any problem persist, consult your phone, use the AC-T127 Sony AC power adaptor with the base phone. The phone does not redial correctly. General Making calls Symptom...
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...AC-T127 AC power adaptor. "BLOCKED NUMBER/ NAME/CALL" will not match the Caller ID data. • Wipethechargeterminalsofthechargerandthe cordless handset with a soft cloth for better contact of less than 7 digits in the Phone Directory because the phone is... the display. • You have subscribed to "Caller ID with call waiting" service (page 85). • Makesurenobodyistalkingwithanotherphoneon the same telephone line. • Makesureyouenteredyourareacodecorrectly (page 17). • Youmayneedtochangethenumberofdigitsofthe phone number (page 83). • This function may not work ....
...AC-T127 AC power adaptor. "BLOCKED NUMBER/ NAME/CALL" will not match the Caller ID data. • Wipethechargeterminalsofthechargerandthe cordless handset with a soft cloth for better contact of less than 7 digits in the Phone Directory because the phone is... the display. • You have subscribed to "Caller ID with call waiting" service (page 85). • Makesurenobodyistalkingwithanotherphoneon the same telephone line. • Makesureyouenteredyourareacodecorrectly (page 17). • Youmayneedtochangethenumberofdigitsofthe phone number (page 83). • This function may not work ....