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... to do three things to set up the base unit, including finding the best location for more than 10 hours. This system prevents the possibility of other cordless telephone handsets making calls through the base unit. Step 1 (page 7) First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories. Base unit... up . That's it up your base unit. 6US Getting Started About the cordless telephone Each time you must first set it ! Getting Started Read this first Before you use your phone, you place the handset on the base unit, a random security code is automatically assigned between the base...
... to do three things to set up the base unit, including finding the best location for more than 10 hours. This system prevents the possibility of other cordless telephone handsets making calls through the base unit. Step 1 (page 7) First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories. Base unit... up . That's it up your base unit. 6US Getting Started About the cordless telephone Each time you must first set it ! Getting Started Read this first Before you use your phone, you place the handset on the base unit, a random security code is automatically assigned between the base...
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If anything is missing, contact your local Sony dealer. Getting Started AC power adaptor (AC-T130) Base unit Handset Telephone line cords (2) Wall bracket for base unit Rechargeable battery pack (BP-T23) Getting Started 7US 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. Getting Started AC power adaptor (AC-T130) Base unit Handset Telephone line cords (2) Wall bracket for base unit Rechargeable battery pack (BP-T23) Getting Started 7US Step 1 Checking the package contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package.
Operating Instructions
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... base unit 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 unit affects the reception quality of the handset. and, if interference is experienced, moving closer to the base or move base unit away from other electronic...
... base unit 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 unit affects the reception quality of the handset. and, if interference is experienced, moving closer to the base or move base unit away from other electronic...
Operating Instructions
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... 10 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Slide open the battery compartment lid of the base unit. The CHARGE lamp lights up when the handset is properly seated on the base unit. continued Getting Started 11US BP-T23 2 Insert the battery pack (with contacts facing down) into the battery compartment.... CHARGE lamp 3 Close the battery compartment lid. 4 Place the handset on the charge terminals of the handset. The CHARGE lamp remains lit even after charging is fully charged.
... 10 hours before you start using your phone. 1 Slide open the battery compartment lid of the base unit. The CHARGE lamp lights up when the handset is properly seated on the base unit. continued Getting Started 11US BP-T23 2 Insert the battery pack (with contacts facing down) into the battery compartment.... CHARGE lamp 3 Close the battery compartment lid. 4 Place the handset on the charge terminals of the handset. The CHARGE lamp remains lit even after charging is fully charged.
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To obtain the best performance from the battery Do not place the handset on usage condition and ambient temperature. Step 4 Choosing the dialing mode For the telephone to recover its full capacity. The default setting is returned to purchase a new battery pack If the battery lasts only a few minutes ... If you leave the battery pack in standby mode. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes. 2 Press (*TONE). 3 Press (#) for pulse dialing or (*TONE) for a Sony BP-T23 rechargeable battery pack. It may vary depending on the base unit after 10 hours of charging, the usable life of the battery has...
To obtain the best performance from the battery Do not place the handset on usage condition and ambient temperature. Step 4 Choosing the dialing mode For the telephone to recover its full capacity. The default setting is returned to purchase a new battery pack If the battery lasts only a few minutes ... If you leave the battery pack in standby mode. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes. 2 Press (*TONE). 3 Press (#) for pulse dialing or (*TONE) for a Sony BP-T23 rechargeable battery pack. It may vary depending on the base unit after 10 hours of charging, the usable life of the battery has...
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... 1 Antenna 2 Speaker 3 TALK/BATT LOW lamp Lights up during a call, flashes when you store a phone number for speed dialing. 4 VOL (volume) switch (p. 16) Adjusts the handset volume. 5 TALK/FLASH button (p. 16, 18) Lets you make a call . qd SPEED DIAL button (p. 12, 19) Used to make or receive a call. 6 Dialing keys (p. 16...
... 1 Antenna 2 Speaker 3 TALK/BATT LOW lamp Lights up during a call, flashes when you store a phone number for speed dialing. 4 VOL (volume) switch (p. 16) Adjusts the handset volume. 5 TALK/FLASH button (p. 16, 18) Lets you make a call . qd SPEED DIAL button (p. 12, 19) Used to make or receive a call. 6 Dialing keys (p. 16...
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... qj 1 Messagecounter (p.29) Indicates the number of messages. 7 CHARGE lamp (p. 11) Lights while the battery is being charged. 8 IN USE lamp (p. 18) Lights when the cordless handset is no space to record messages. 2 REC/MEMO button (p. 25, 34) Records a greeting or memo message. 3 ERASE button (p. 26, 31) Erases the recorded greeting or...
... qj 1 Messagecounter (p.29) Indicates the number of messages. 7 CHARGE lamp (p. 11) Lights while the battery is being charged. 8 IN USE lamp (p. 18) Lights when the cordless handset is no space to record messages. 2 REC/MEMO button (p. 25, 34) Records a greeting or memo message. 3 ERASE button (p. 26, 31) Erases the recorded greeting or...
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LINE (telephone line) jack (p. 9, 37) Getting Started 15US buttons (p. 31) Adjusts the speaker volume. qj HANDSET LOCATOR button (p. 23) Allows you to the next message. qk Hook for quick playback of messages. Getting Started qk ql w; Keep the button pressed for AC power adaptor cord (p. 9) ql DC IN 9V jack (p. 9, 37) w; qd ANSWER ON/OFF button (p. 29) Turns the answering function on or off. qg SKIP/QUICK button (p. 30) Press to skip to page the cordless handset. qh PLAY/STOP (MAILBOX 1, 2, 3) buttons (p. 30) Plays back the messages in each mailbox. qf VOLUME +/-
LINE (telephone line) jack (p. 9, 37) Getting Started 15US buttons (p. 31) Adjusts the speaker volume. qj HANDSET LOCATOR button (p. 23) Allows you to the next message. qk Hook for quick playback of messages. Getting Started qk ql w; Keep the button pressed for AC power adaptor cord (p. 9) ql DC IN 9V jack (p. 9, 37) w; qd ANSWER ON/OFF button (p. 29) Turns the answering function on or off. qg SKIP/QUICK button (p. 30) Press to skip to page the cordless handset. qh PLAY/STOP (MAILBOX 1, 2, 3) buttons (p. 30) Plays back the messages in each mailbox. qf VOLUME +/-
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...simultaneously. 16US Basics The TALK/BATT LOW lamp goes off. Adjust the handset volume Set the VOL switch to access the flash function. Press (TALK/FLASH) again to return to the first caller. *Contact your telephone company to subscribe to this Select a better channel Press (CHANNEL). If... you hear beeps, move closer to tone dialing temporarily Press (*TONE) while using the telephone after you cannnot dail correctly. • When the TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up by pressing (TALK/FLASH) , the IN USE lamp ...
...simultaneously. 16US Basics The TALK/BATT LOW lamp goes off. Adjust the handset volume Set the VOL switch to access the flash function. Press (TALK/FLASH) again to return to the first caller. *Contact your telephone company to subscribe to this Select a better channel Press (CHANNEL). If... you hear beeps, move closer to tone dialing temporarily Press (*TONE) while using the telephone after you cannnot dail correctly. • When the TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up by pressing (TALK/FLASH) , the IN USE lamp ...
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...2 Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) to charge. For optimum performance, charge the battery for a full 10 hours. Redialing 1 Press (TALK/FLASH). Basics If the handset battery becomes weak during the first 10 - 15 minutes of charging, the phone will be inactive, i.e., unable to make or receive a call. The call...the phone, but the battery duration will be very short; thus it is recommended that during a call will disconnect soon. Replace the handset on the handset flashes. After this initial 10 - 15 minutes, you fully charge the battery before the next usage. Note If the number last dialed...
...2 Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) to charge. For optimum performance, charge the battery for a full 10 hours. Redialing 1 Press (TALK/FLASH). Basics If the handset battery becomes weak during the first 10 - 15 minutes of charging, the phone will be inactive, i.e., unable to make or receive a call. The call...the phone, but the battery duration will be very short; thus it is recommended that during a call will disconnect soon. Replace the handset on the handset flashes. After this initial 10 - 15 minutes, you fully charge the battery before the next usage. Note If the number last dialed...
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.... Switch to another call ("call waiting" service*) Press (TALK/FLASH) to H (high), M (middle) or L (low). or • Pick up the handset from the base unit when the handset is placed on the base unit. (CHANNEL) The TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up at the same time the IN USE lamp... (or any key except (OFF)) . Press (TALK/FLASH) again to return to the first caller. *Contact your telephone company 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 unit lights up. 2 When you 're connected.
.... Switch to another call ("call waiting" service*) Press (TALK/FLASH) to H (high), M (middle) or L (low). or • Pick up the handset from the base unit when the handset is placed on the base unit. (CHANNEL) The TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up at the same time the IN USE lamp... (or any key except (OFF)) . Press (TALK/FLASH) again to return to the first caller. *Contact your telephone company 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 unit lights up. 2 When you 're connected.
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...to store. (REDIAL/PAUSE) You can enter up to elapse between each of which is counted as one digit. 4 Press (SPEED DIAL). Telephone Features continued Telephone Features 19US TALK/ BATT LOW lamp The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes. 2 Press one of the dialing buttons ((0) to (9)) for the phone...numbers. Storing phone numbers 1 Press (PGM). The TALK/ BATT LOW lamp goes off. Telephone Features Speed dialing You can dial with a touch of the procedure. • Before storing phone numbers, make sure the handset is not in use. Tips • If you stored on a dialing button. You can...
...to store. (REDIAL/PAUSE) You can enter up to elapse between each of which is counted as one digit. 4 Press (SPEED DIAL). Telephone Features continued Telephone Features 19US TALK/ BATT LOW lamp The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes. 2 Press one of the dialing buttons ((0) to (9)) for the phone...numbers. Storing phone numbers 1 Press (PGM). The TALK/ BATT LOW lamp goes off. Telephone Features Speed dialing You can dial with a touch of the procedure. • Before storing phone numbers, make sure the handset is not in use. Tips • If you stored on a dialing button. You can...
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... off . Note If you hear no sound (only key beep), the ringer on the handset has been turned off . Checking the ringer type 1 Press (PGM). 2 Press (#). 3 Press (0). The currently selected ringer sounds. 4 Press (SPEED DIAL). continued Telephone Features 21US The ringer on again Follow the instructions described in "Setting the ringer type...
... off . Note If you hear no sound (only key beep), the ringer on the handset has been turned off . Checking the ringer type 1 Press (PGM). 2 Press (#). 3 Press (0). The currently selected ringer sounds. 4 Press (SPEED DIAL). continued Telephone Features 21US The ringer on again Follow the instructions described in "Setting the ringer type...
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To Page Press (HANDSET LOCATOR). Note If a call comes in paging, paging is in use. To stop ringing at the base unit, press (HANDSET LOCATOR). The handset rings for about one minute. Tips • You can page the handset from the base unit. Telephone Features 23US Note that you cannot page if the handset is cancelled. Telephone Features Paging You can page the handset even when "RINGER" is set to "RINGER OFF". • To stop ringing, press (OFF) on the handset.
To Page Press (HANDSET LOCATOR). Note If a call comes in paging, paging is in use. To stop ringing at the base unit, press (HANDSET LOCATOR). The handset rings for about one minute. Tips • You can page the handset from the base unit. Telephone Features 23US Note that you cannot page if the handset is cancelled. Telephone Features Paging You can page the handset even when "RINGER" is set to "RINGER OFF". • To stop ringing, press (OFF) on the handset.
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... is picked up. The message will be able to hear incoming calls. • The answering machine will stop , press either to continue recording or to answer the call Press (TALK) on the handset or parallel phone. If the speaker volume is set at home. You can hear the message... being recorded through the base unit. To answer the call . If the answering machine does not stop automatically when the handset or a parallel phone is answered, you can decide either (PLAY/STOP) on the base unit, or (*)(0) on the handset. The recording will need to play back the message...
... is picked up. The message will be able to hear incoming calls. • The answering machine will stop , press either to continue recording or to answer the call Press (TALK) on the handset or parallel phone. If the speaker volume is set at home. You can hear the message... being recorded through the base unit. To answer the call . If the answering machine does not stop automatically when the handset or a parallel phone is answered, you can decide either (PLAY/STOP) on the base unit, or (*)(0) on the handset. The recording will need to play back the message...
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...maintains battery life. Maintenance • Clean the cabinets with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a soft cloth. If you do not use the handset for a long period of time, remove the battery pack after charging for collection, recycling or proper disposal. You can help preserve our environment by...damage the finish of the cabinet. • If the charge terminals of nickel- Do not use the answering machine. Note: In some areas the disposal of the base unit and handset are recyclable. On power failure During a power interruption, you cannot make or receive calls, and you ...
...maintains battery life. Maintenance • Clean the cabinets with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a soft cloth. If you do not use the handset for a long period of time, remove the battery pack after charging for collection, recycling or proper disposal. You can help preserve our environment by...damage the finish of the cabinet. • If the charge terminals of nickel- Do not use the answering machine. Note: In some areas the disposal of the base unit and handset are recyclable. On power failure During a power interruption, you cannot make or receive calls, and you ...
Operating Instructions
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...CHANNEL) for a while to reset the random security code. • Make sure the telephone line cord is securely connected to the telephone outlet. • Make sure the ringer is weak. The handset does not ring. The base unit does not ring. Speed dialing is correct. The phone... every three seconds during conversation. You hear interference during the conversation. Should any of the following difficulties while using your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you've experienced any problem persist, consult your phone, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the...
...CHANNEL) for a while to reset the random security code. • Make sure the telephone line cord is securely connected to the telephone outlet. • Make sure the ringer is weak. The handset does not ring. The base unit does not ring. Speed dialing is correct. The phone... every three seconds during conversation. You hear interference during the conversation. Should any of the following difficulties while using your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you've experienced any problem persist, consult your phone, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the...
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...expired and needs replacement. The phone does not accept your phone from a touch-tone phone. The answering machine becomes "Memory full" status and does not record messages. Message is not recorded. •...Make sure you 've entered (#). The answering machine does not record messages less than 10 hours (due to the base unit for more than 10 hours. • Replace the handset to power failure, etc.). •... Adjust the speaker volume (page 31). Troubleshooting (continued) Paging Answering machine Symptom Remedy The handset does not ring when calling from noise sources.
...expired and needs replacement. The phone does not accept your phone from a touch-tone phone. The answering machine becomes "Memory full" status and does not record messages. Message is not recorded. •...Make sure you 've entered (#). The answering machine does not record messages less than 10 hours (due to the base unit for more than 10 hours. • Replace the handset to power failure, etc.). •... Adjust the speaker volume (page 31). Troubleshooting (continued) Paging Answering machine Symptom Remedy The handset does not ring when calling from noise sources.
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Handset Power source Rechargeable battery pack BP-T23 Battery charging time Approx. 10 hours Battery life Standby: Approx. 6 days Talk: Approx. 7 hours Dimensions Approx. 56 x 183 x ... x 220 mm (w/h/d), antenna excluded (approx. 6 1⁄8 x 2 3⁄8 x 8 3⁄4 inches) Antenna: Approx. 120 mm (approx. 4 3⁄ 4 inches) Mass Approx. 520 g (approx. 1 lb 2 oz), wall bracket excluded Answering machine Maximum recording time About 15 minutes, using incorporated IC Greeting message Up to 90 seconds per each Incoming and Memo message Up to 4 minutes...
Handset Power source Rechargeable battery pack BP-T23 Battery charging time Approx. 10 hours Battery life Standby: Approx. 6 days Talk: Approx. 7 hours Dimensions Approx. 56 x 183 x ... x 220 mm (w/h/d), antenna excluded (approx. 6 1⁄8 x 2 3⁄8 x 8 3⁄4 inches) Antenna: Approx. 120 mm (approx. 4 3⁄ 4 inches) Mass Approx. 520 g (approx. 1 lb 2 oz), wall bracket excluded Answering machine Maximum recording time About 15 minutes, using incorporated IC Greeting message Up to 90 seconds per each Incoming and Memo message Up to 4 minutes...
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Index A Adjusting volume handset volume 16, 18 speaker volume 31 Announcement only mode 32 Answering machine playing back messages 30 setting up 24 turning on 29 Audible message alert 28 B Battery pack charging 11 duration 12 C Connection 9 Control codes for ... (security code) 35 Ringer setting the base ringer 22 setting the ringer type 21 turning on/off 21 S Screening calls 33 Setting up answering machine 24 base unit 8 handset 11 Speaker 31 Speed dialing 19 Stamping messages with day and time 24, 30 T, U Toll saver 27 Tone dialing dialing mode 12 switching...
Index A Adjusting volume handset volume 16, 18 speaker volume 31 Announcement only mode 32 Answering machine playing back messages 30 setting up 24 turning on 29 Audible message alert 28 B Battery pack charging 11 duration 12 C Connection 9 Control codes for ... (security code) 35 Ringer setting the base ringer 22 setting the ringer type 21 turning on/off 21 S Screening calls 33 Setting up answering machine 24 base unit 8 handset 11 Speaker 31 Speed dialing 19 Stamping messages with day and time 24, 30 T, U Toll saver 27 Tone dialing dialing mode 12 switching...