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... Setting up the base phone 11 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 13 Identifying the parts Basics 16 Making calls 18 Redialing 19 Receiving calls Telephone Features 20 Speed dialing 20 Storing phone numbers on the handset 21 Storing phone numbers on the base phone 22 Making calls with speed dialing on the... the phones during a call 25 To switch from the base phone to the handset 26 To switch from the handset to the base phone 27 Talking between the handset and the base phone (Intercom) 27 To talk from the handset to the base phone 28 To talk from the base phone to the...
... Setting up the base phone 11 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 13 Identifying the parts Basics 16 Making calls 18 Redialing 19 Receiving calls Telephone Features 20 Speed dialing 20 Storing phone numbers on the handset 21 Storing phone numbers on the base phone 22 Making calls with speed dialing on the... the phones during a call 25 To switch from the base phone to the handset 26 To switch from the handset to the base phone 27 Talking between the handset and the base phone (Intercom) 27 To talk from the handset to the base phone 28 To talk from the base phone to the...
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...time. 6US Getting Started Handset That's it for the base phone. Step 1 (page 7) First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories. Base phone Step 3 (pages 11 to your phone, you must first set it up. About the digital security code The cordless telephone uses a digital security code... to provide protection against unwanted access to 12) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset and charge it ! Getting Started Read this first Before you use your base ...
...time. 6US Getting Started Handset That's it for the base phone. Step 1 (page 7) First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories. Base phone Step 3 (pages 11 to your phone, you must first set it up. About the digital security code The cordless telephone uses a digital security code... to provide protection against unwanted access to 12) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset and charge it ! Getting Started Read this first Before you use your base ...
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Getting Started AC power adaptor (AC-T129) Base phone Handset Telephone line cords (2) SPEED DIALING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Directories (2) Wall bracket/stand for base phone Rechargeable battery pack (BP-T18) Getting Started 7US 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.
Getting Started AC power adaptor (AC-T129) Base phone Handset Telephone line cords (2) SPEED DIALING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Directories (2) Wall bracket/stand for base phone Rechargeable battery pack (BP-T18) Getting Started 7US 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.
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...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 handset. 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 and ...
...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 handset. 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 and ...
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...the battery connector with correct polarity (black wire goes on left side and red wire goes on the base phone. CHARGE lamp 4 Place the handset on right). 3 Close the battery compartment lid. continued Getting Started 11US The CHARGE lamp remains lit even after charging is properly seated on ...the charge terminals of the handset. The CHARGE lamp lights up when the handset is completed. Charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Slide open...
...the battery connector with correct polarity (black wire goes on left side and red wire goes on the base phone. CHARGE lamp 4 Place the handset on right). 3 Close the battery compartment lid. continued Getting Started 11US The CHARGE lamp remains lit even after charging is properly seated on ...the charge terminals of the handset. The CHARGE lamp lights up when the handset is completed. Charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Slide open...
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... battery pack If the battery lasts only a few minutes even after two or three calls. The battery works best if the handset is in the handset without charging it, the battery pack will be completely discharged. Note Battery life may require several times of charging to the base...full capacity. To obtain the best performance from the battery Do not place the handset on usage condition and ambient temperature. 12US Getting Started Contact your local Sony authorized dealer or service center, and ask for a Sony BP-T18 rechargeable battery pack. Notes • The battery pack will gradually ...
... battery pack If the battery lasts only a few minutes even after two or three calls. The battery works best if the handset is in the handset without charging it, the battery pack will be completely discharged. Note Battery life may require several times of charging to the base...full capacity. To obtain the best performance from the battery Do not place the handset on usage condition and ambient temperature. 12US Getting Started Contact your local Sony authorized dealer or service center, and ask for a Sony BP-T18 rechargeable battery pack. Notes • The battery pack will gradually ...
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.../BATT LOW lamp (p. 16, 20) Lights up during a call, flashes when you store a phone number for speed dialing. 4 VOL (volume) switch (p. 16, 19) Adjusts the handset volume. 5 TALK button (p. 16, 19) Lets you make or receive a call. 6 Dialing keys (p. 16) 7 Battery compartment (p. 11) 8 TONE button (p. 16, 19) Allows you to switch...
.../BATT LOW lamp (p. 16, 20) Lights up during a call, flashes when you store a phone number for speed dialing. 4 VOL (volume) switch (p. 16, 19) Adjusts the handset volume. 5 TALK button (p. 16, 19) Lets you make or receive a call. 6 Dialing keys (p. 16) 7 Battery compartment (p. 11) 8 TONE button (p. 16, 19) Allows you to switch...
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... 16US Basics Switch to another call ("call on the base phone light up the handset from your telephone company. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes slowly. Press (TALK) to H (high), M (middle) or L (low). Adjust the handset volume Set the VOL switch to resume the conversation. If (CHANNEL) you hear ...need to subscribe to tone dialing temporarily Press (*TONE) while using the telephone after you 're done talking, press (OFF) or replace the handset on the base phone. (REDIAL/PAUSE) The TALK/BATT LOW lamp on the handset and the IN USE lamp on the base phone go off. Notes...
... 16US Basics Switch to another call ("call on the base phone light up the handset from your telephone company. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes slowly. Press (TALK) to H (high), M (middle) or L (low). Adjust the handset volume Set the VOL switch to resume the conversation. If (CHANNEL) you hear ...need to subscribe to tone dialing temporarily Press (*TONE) while using the telephone after you 're done talking, press (OFF) or replace the handset on the base phone. (REDIAL/PAUSE) The TALK/BATT LOW lamp on the handset and the IN USE lamp on the base phone go off. Notes...
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... call on the display. (*TONE) IN USE lamp Dial the phone number. Press (SPEAKERPHONE) to tone dialing temporarily Press (*TONE) while using the telephone after you are done talking, press (SPEAKERPHONE) again. "- -" appears on hold Press (HOLD). Switch to another call ("call You hear a beep ... to resume the conversation. If the handset battery becomes weak during the first 10 - 15 minutes of charging, the phone will disconnect soon. After this Put a call . Press (FLASH) again to return to he first caller. * You need to subscribe to the service from your telephone company.
... call on the display. (*TONE) IN USE lamp Dial the phone number. Press (SPEAKERPHONE) to tone dialing temporarily Press (*TONE) while using the telephone after you are done talking, press (SPEAKERPHONE) again. "- -" appears on hold Press (HOLD). Switch to another call ("call You hear a beep ... to resume the conversation. If the handset battery becomes weak during the first 10 - 15 minutes of charging, the phone will disconnect soon. After this Put a call . Press (FLASH) again to return to he first caller. * You need to subscribe to the service from your telephone company.
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... hear a shrill noise ("feedback"). • When the speaker volume is loud, or the telephone has been placed close to a wall, you may not be redialed is the last number dialed either on the handset or on the display. 2 Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) to redial the number last dialed. Redialing... On the handset 1 Press (TALK). The SPEAKERPHONE lamp lights up . 2 Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) to protect against feedback. "-...
... hear a shrill noise ("feedback"). • When the speaker volume is loud, or the telephone has been placed close to a wall, you may not be redialed is the last number dialed either on the handset or on the display. 2 Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) to redial the number last dialed. Redialing... On the handset 1 Press (TALK). The SPEAKERPHONE lamp lights up . 2 Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) to protect against feedback. "-...
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... temporarily Switch to the service from the base phone when the handset is placed on the base phone go off the ringer of the handset Press (HOLD). The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes slowly. Press (*TONE) while using the telephone after you are done talking, press (SPEAKERPHONE) again. (HOLD... (high), M (middle) or L (low). "- -" appears on the base phone. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp on the handset and the IN USE lamp on the base phone light up the handset from your telephone company. The line remains in tone dialing until disconnected. When you 're connected. Set the VOL switch to...
... temporarily Switch to the service from the base phone when the handset is placed on the base phone go off the ringer of the handset Press (HOLD). The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes slowly. Press (*TONE) while using the telephone after you are done talking, press (SPEAKERPHONE) again. (HOLD... (high), M (middle) or L (low). "- -" appears on the base phone. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp on the handset and the IN USE lamp on the base phone light up the handset from your telephone company. The line remains in tone dialing until disconnected. When you 're connected. Set the VOL switch to...
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...enter a wrong number, press (OFF), then start from the beginning. • Use the supplied directory to 10 different phone numbers separately on the handset and on the handset TALK/BATT LOW lamp (TALK) (OFF) (SPEED DIAL) (REDIAL/PAUSE) 1 Press (PGM). You'll hear a confirmation beep, and the ... you want to 16 digits, including a tone and a pause, each step of the procedure. • Before storing phone numbers, make sure the handset is stored. Telephone Features Speed dialing You can dial with a touch of a few buttons by storing a phone number on the speed dialing numbers. 20US...
...enter a wrong number, press (OFF), then start from the beginning. • Use the supplied directory to 10 different phone numbers separately on the handset and on the handset TALK/BATT LOW lamp (TALK) (OFF) (SPEED DIAL) (REDIAL/PAUSE) 1 Press (PGM). You'll hear a confirmation beep, and the ... you want to 16 digits, including a tone and a pause, each step of the procedure. • Before storing phone numbers, make sure the handset is stored. Telephone Features Speed dialing You can dial with a touch of a few buttons by storing a phone number on the speed dialing numbers. 20US...
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... base phone IN USE lamp (REDIAL/PAUSE) SPEAKERPHONE (SPEED DIAL) lamp (SPEAKERPHONE) 1 Press (PGM). The IN USE lamp will be stored. Telephone Features continued Telephone Features 21US Notes • In step 3, if you don't enter the phone number, the previously stored number will light up to 16 digits,...can enter up to store. You'll hear another confirmation beep, and the number is stored. Storing phone numbers on the base phone while the handset is being used. Tips • If you enter a wrong number, press (PGM), then start from the beginning. • Use the supplied...
... base phone IN USE lamp (REDIAL/PAUSE) SPEAKERPHONE (SPEED DIAL) lamp (SPEAKERPHONE) 1 Press (PGM). The IN USE lamp will be stored. Telephone Features continued Telephone Features 21US Notes • In step 3, if you don't enter the phone number, the previously stored number will light up to 16 digits,...can enter up to store. You'll hear another confirmation beep, and the number is stored. Storing phone numbers on the base phone while the handset is being used. Tips • If you enter a wrong number, press (PGM), then start from the beginning. • Use the supplied...
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... TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up . 2 Press (SPEED DIAL). 3 Enter the desired speed dialing number ((0) to (9)). Making calls with speed dialing on the handset 1 Press (TALK). To store a number to (9)). To change a stored number To store a new number, follow the instructions described previously. To clear a ... will be dialed via Private Branch Exchange (PBX) Before entering a phone number in the speed dialing number will be dialed. 22US Telephone Features Speed dialing (continued) To store the previous number dialed Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) directly after step 2, then go to clear. 3 Press ...
... TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up . 2 Press (SPEED DIAL). 3 Enter the desired speed dialing number ((0) to (9)). Making calls with speed dialing on the handset 1 Press (TALK). To store a number to (9)). To change a stored number To store a new number, follow the instructions described previously. To clear a ... will be dialed via Private Branch Exchange (PBX) Before entering a phone number in the speed dialing number will be dialed. 22US Telephone Features Speed dialing (continued) To store the previous number dialed Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) directly after step 2, then go to clear. 3 Press ...
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To turn the ringer on the handset is turned off the ringer 1 Press (PGM). 2 Press (#) or (*TONE). 3 Press (5). 4 Press (OFF). Note Do not allow more than 20 seconds to select a ringer type. ... (#) or (*TONE). 3 Press a number button, (1) to (4), to elapse between each step of the procedure. You'll hear the corresponding ringer tone. 4 Press (OFF). (#) Turning off . Telephone Features continued Telephone Features 23US
To turn the ringer on the handset is turned off the ringer 1 Press (PGM). 2 Press (#) or (*TONE). 3 Press (5). 4 Press (OFF). Note Do not allow more than 20 seconds to select a ringer type. ... (#) or (*TONE). 3 Press a number button, (1) to (4), to elapse between each step of the procedure. You'll hear the corresponding ringer tone. 4 Press (OFF). (#) Turning off . Telephone Features continued Telephone Features 23US
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Note If you hear no sound (only key beep), the ringer on the base phone to OFF. Setting the ringer type (continued) Checking the ringer type 1 Press (PGM). 2 Press (#) or (*TONE). 3 Press (0). RINGER switch 24US Telephone Features The currently selected ringer sounds. 4 Press (OFF). To turn the ringer off . Adjusting the ringer volume level of the base phone Set the RINGER switch on the handset has been turned off , set it to HIGH or LOW.
Note If you hear no sound (only key beep), the ringer on the base phone to OFF. Setting the ringer type (continued) Checking the ringer type 1 Press (PGM). 2 Press (#) or (*TONE). 3 Press (0). RINGER switch 24US Telephone Features The currently selected ringer sounds. 4 Press (OFF). To turn the ringer off . Adjusting the ringer volume level of the base phone Set the RINGER switch on the handset has been turned off , set it to HIGH or LOW.
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... a call on hold, you can make a three-way conversation (see "Having a three-way conference" on page 31). • When the call . Telephone Features Notes • If you pick up the handset from the base phone. The IN USE lamp and the TALK/BATT LOW lamp on the base phone. Switching the phones... during a call When you put on hold on the base phone, if you are done talking, press (OFF) or replace the handset to the base phone. continued Telephone Features 25US To switch from the base phone to the handset IN USE lamp TALK/BATT LOW lamp (TALK) 1 Press (HOLD) on the...
... a call on hold, you can make a three-way conversation (see "Having a three-way conference" on page 31). • When the call . Telephone Features Notes • If you pick up the handset from the base phone. The IN USE lamp and the TALK/BATT LOW lamp on the base phone. Switching the phones... during a call When you put on hold on the base phone, if you are done talking, press (OFF) or replace the handset to the base phone. continued Telephone Features 25US To switch from the base phone to the handset IN USE lamp TALK/BATT LOW lamp (TALK) 1 Press (HOLD) on the...
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IN USE lamp SPEAKERPHONE lamp (SPEAKERPHONE) 26US Telephone Features Switching the phones during a call (continued) To switch from the handset to the base phone TALK/BATT LOW lamp 1 Press (HOLD) on the base phone will light up. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp will flash slowly. 2 Press (SPEAKERPHONE). The SPEAKERPHONE lamp on the handset. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp and the IN USE lamp on the base phone will flash. 3 When you are done talking, press (SPEAKERPHONE) again.
IN USE lamp SPEAKERPHONE lamp (SPEAKERPHONE) 26US Telephone Features Switching the phones during a call (continued) To switch from the handset to the base phone TALK/BATT LOW lamp 1 Press (HOLD) on the base phone will light up. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp will flash slowly. 2 Press (SPEAKERPHONE). The SPEAKERPHONE lamp on the handset. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp and the IN USE lamp on the base phone will flash. 3 When you are done talking, press (SPEAKERPHONE) again.
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... phone rings. When you can talk between the base phone and the handset. Talking between the handset and the base phone (Intercom) You can talk. Telephone Features continued Telephone Features 27US The TALK/BATT LOW lamp on the handset. When a person at the base phone want to the base phone... TALK/BATT LOW lamp (TALK) (OFF) Press (INTERCOM) on the handset and INTERCOM lamp will ring at a low ...
... phone rings. When you can talk between the base phone and the handset. Talking between the handset and the base phone (Intercom) You can talk. Telephone Features continued Telephone Features 27US The TALK/BATT LOW lamp on the handset. When a person at the base phone want to the base phone... TALK/BATT LOW lamp (TALK) (OFF) Press (INTERCOM) on the handset and INTERCOM lamp will ring at a low ...
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...base phone. To answer the call to the outside caller. • While conversing with an outside caller via the base phone or handset, you will light up . Talking between the handset and the base phone (Intercom) (continued) To talk from the base phone to off. Notes • If there is an ...incoming call on the handset even when the ringer is invalid. Tip You can talk. If you are done talking or if no one answers the phone Press (INTERCOM) again. The handset will light up . When the person at a high level. 28US Telephone Features TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes.
...base phone. To answer the call to the outside caller. • While conversing with an outside caller via the base phone or handset, you will light up . Talking between the handset and the base phone (Intercom) (continued) To talk from the base phone to off. Notes • If there is an ...incoming call on the handset even when the ringer is invalid. Tip You can talk. If you are done talking or if no one answers the phone Press (INTERCOM) again. The handset will light up . When the person at a high level. 28US Telephone Features TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes.