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The model and the serial numbers are located at the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. SPP-S2730 Serial No. ________________...
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7. If trouble is experienced with this equipment (SPP-S2730), for repair or warranty information, please contact Sony Direct Response Center: Tel 1- 800-222-7669. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
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IMPORTANTES INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD A fin de reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga eléctrica y lesiones a las personas cuando usted use su equipo telefónico, siempre debe observar precauciones básicas de seguridad, entre ellas: 1. No use este producto cerca del agua, por ejemplo, cerca de una bañera, lavabo, fregadero de cocina o lavadora, en un sótano...
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(SPP-S2730), con respecto a la reparación o a la información sobre la garantía, póngase en contacto con Sony Direct Response Center: Tel 1-800-222-7669 (EE. UU. solamente). Si el equipo causa problemas en la línea, la compañía telefónica puede solicitarle que desconecte el equipo hasta que se resuelva el problema.
Table of contents Getting Started 8 Welcome 9 Read this first 10 Step 1: Checking the package contents 11 Step 2: Setting up the base phone 14 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack 16 Step 4: Choosing the dialing mode 17 Step 5: Entering the area code 21 Step 6: Setting the day and time 23 Setting up the EZ Access function...
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57 Transferring a call Transferring from the cordless handset to the base phone Transferring from the base phone to the cordless handset Transferring between the cordless handsets Caller ID Features 60 Understanding the Caller ID service When you receive a call 61 Looking at the Caller ID list Viewing the Caller ID list Erasing data from the...
First, read the followings. • The system includes a cordless handset. If you utilize the walkie- talkie feature, it is necessary to purchase the SPP-H273 Sony cordless handset used for the QuadraStation 2.4 exclusively. • Be sure to register the additional cordless handset(s) to the base phone before use.
Read this first Before you use your phone, you must first set it up. Here’s a quick way to set up your phone: Steps 1 to 6. Step 1 (page 10) First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories. Base phone Cordless handset For using the EZ Access function, follow the procedure in “Setting up the EZ Access function”...
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. AC power adaptor for the base phone (AC-T46) Charger/AC power adaptor for the charger...
Step 2 Setting up the base phone Do the following steps: • Choose the best location • Connect the base phone Choose the best location Where you place the base phone affects the reception quality of the cordless handset. Away from television sets and other electronic equipment Near a central location...
Step 2: Setting up the base phone (continued) Connect the base phone If you want to hang the base phone on the wall, see page 71. Hook the cord. To an AC outlet To a telephone outlet To tilt the phone If you want to tilt the phone, attach the supplied wall bracket on the bottom of the base phone.
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Notes • Use only the supplied AC-T46 AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. • Connect the AC power adaptor to a continuous power supply. • Place the base phone close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC power adaptor easily.
Step 3 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before you start using your cordless handset. BP-T38 Front side To DC IN 9V CHARGE lamp Getting Started Slide open the battery compartment lid of the cordless handset.
If the battery lasts only a few minutes even after 12 hours of charging, the usable life of the battery has expired and needs replacement. Contact your local Sony authorized dealer or service center, and ask for a Sony BP-T38 rechargeable battery pack.
Step 4 Choosing the dialing mode For the telephone to work properly, select an appropriate dialing mode (tone or pulse). You can select the dialing mode on both the base phone and cordless handset. The dialing mode that has been last set either with the base phone or cordless handset is selected.
Step 5 Entering the area code When you use this phone for the first time, or move to an area that has a different area code, you must enter the area code. Otherwise, you cannot use some functions of this phone and the Caller ID functions. This is also necessary because the phone must be able to select an area code to properly dial a call from the Caller ID list.
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Step 5: Entering the area code (continued) Enter the three digits of your home area code using the dialing keys. Press (PGM). You hear a long confirmation beep. Notes • If the home area code is already entered, it appears on the display in step 2. To enter a different home area code, see “To change the home area code”...
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To enter the local area code (For 10 digits phone numbers users) If a call matches one of the local area codes you entered, the phone number will be registered with 10 digits in the Caller ID list (area code + number).
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Step 5: Entering the area code (continued) To change the local area code Perform steps 1 to 3 on page 19. The current local area code appears on the display. Press (ERASE) to erase the current local area code. Enter a new local area code using the dialing keys. Press (PGM).
Step 6 Setting the day and time You can set the day and time only with the cordless handset. Make sure the base phone* is not in use before you start the setting. * If the system includes additional cordless handsets, it is necessary to stop using them before you start the setting as well.
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Step 6: Setting the day and time (continued) Press Jog Dial. Set the minute (00 to 59) by turning Jog Dial. Press Jog Dial. Select “AM” or “PM” by turning Jog Dial, and then press Jog Dial. You hear a long confirmation beep. Then the phone starts counting time.
Setting up the EZ Access function The EZ Access function enables you to access to any set of numbers up to 32 digits long by simple one-touch. Use for calling cards plus PIN, voice mail, long distance provider, or any other set of frequently used number.
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Setting up the EZ Access function (continued) To use the EZ Access –for making calls, see page 33, 35. –for redialing, see page 37. –for making calls from the Phone Directory, see page 47. –for making calls from Caller ID list, see page 64. To change the access number Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 23.
Registering additional cordless handsets The phone system includes a cordless handset. You can expand the system including a total of four cordless handsets. Be sure to register the ID number of the additional cordless handset called “station number” to the base phone before using the additional cordless handset.
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Registering additional cordless handsets (continued) System ID Notes • Do not allow more than 60 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure. • Once you add a cordless handset to the base phone system, you cannot change the station numbers, or cancel the additional registrations. •...
Changing the language of the display You can choose English or Spanish as the display language by following the procedure below. You can select the display language both the base phone and the cordless handset, further more, you can select the display language on each unit (base phone and cordless handset).
Identifying the parts Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Base phone 1 Display window (p. 35, 60) 2 VOICE MAIL lamp (p. 70) Flashes when you have messages. 3 NEW CALL lamp (p. 61) Flashes when there is a “NEW” data in the Caller ID list.
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qj INTERCOM button (p. 55) Lets you talk between the base phone and cordless handset. qk HOLD button (p. 36) Puts a call on hold. ql SPEAKERPHONE button (p. 35) Lets you make or receive a call. w; MIC (microphone) wa Antenna (p.
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Identifying the parts (continued) Cordless handset 1 Antenna 2 Speaker 3 Display window (p. 32, 60) 4 TALK button (p. 32) Lets you make or receive a call. 5 HOLD button (p. 33) Puts a call on hold. 6 Battery compartment (p. 14) 7 CALL WAITING/FLASH button (p.
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TONE button (p. 33) Allows you to switch temporarily to tone dialing. qg RINGER qh I (HEADSET) jack (p. 33, 39, 72) qj VOL (volume) switch (p. 33) Adjust the cordless handset volume. qk # button (p. 66) Used to change the number of digits of the phone number in the Caller ID list.
Basics Making calls Making calls with the cordless handset (HOLD) (*TONE) (EZ ACCESS) (ERASE) (CALL WAITING/FLASH) To make a call after checking the phone number You can dial the phone number before pressing (TALK) or (EZ ACCESS). If you make a mistake when dialing the phone number, press (ERASE) to erase the number.
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Making calls when the headset is connected When a headset (optional) is connected to the I (HEADSET) jack on the cordless handset, you can talk through the headset. Making calls using the EZ Access function To set up the access number, see “Setting up the EZ Access function”...
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Making calls (continued) Notes • When making a call on the cordless handset, “ indicating the receiver sensitivity with the base phone. Three bars indicate a good reception, no bar indicates a bad reception. When calling from an area with poor reception, you may experience interference or the call may be disconnected, so try to use the cordless handset in areas that have a good reception.
Making calls with the base phone Pick up the handset or press (SPEAKERPHONE) on the base phone. “TALK” or “SPEAKERPHONE” appears on the display and the display also shows the talk time in hours, minutes and seconds. Dial the phone number. When you’re done talking, replace the handset in the cradle or press (SPEAKERPHONE) again.
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Making calls (continued) Additional tasks Adjust the handset or speakerphone volume Put a call on hold Switch to tone dialing temporarily Switch to another call (“call waiting” service*) * You need to subscribe to the service from your telephone company. Notes •...
Redialing Both the base phone and the cordless handset can each individually store five dialed phone numbers. Turn Press (EZ ACCESS) Notes • The redial memory only registers up to 32 digits. Exceeding numbers will not be redialed. • If an access number of the long distance call is registered in (EZ ACCESS), the number cannot be stored for the redial button use.
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Making calls (continued) To erase the dialed phone number one by one Display the name or phone number you want to erase by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 37. Turn Jog Dial to choose “ERASE REDIAL”, and then press Jog Dial.
Receiving calls Receiving calls with the cordless handset (HOLD) (CALL WAITING/FLASH) (PGM) Receiving calls when the headset is connected When a headset (optional) is connected to the I (HEADSET) jack on the cordless handset, you can talk through the headset. When you hear the phone ring: •...
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Receiving calls (continued) Additional tasks Adjust the cordless handset volume Put a call on hold Switch to another call (“call waiting” service*) Receive a call by only picking up the cordless handset from the charger, without pressing (TALK)(Quick talk) Adjust the ringer volume of the cordless handset * You need to subscribe to this service from your telephone company.
Receiving calls with the base phone When you hear the phone ring, pick up the handset or press (SPEAKERPHONE) on the base phone. “TALK” or “SPEAKERPHONE” appears on the display and the display also shows the talk time in hours, minutes and seconds. When you’re done talking, replace the handset in the cradle or press (SPEAKERPHONE) again.
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Receiving calls (continued) Note Even when you set the ringer volume on the base phone to off, the cordless handset will ring when the ringer volume on the cordless handset is set to high or low. Tips • To inform you of an incoming call, the display shows “** RINGING **” even when you set the ringer volume on the base phone to off.
Both the base phone and the cordless handset can each store up to 50 separate numbers. Storing phone numbers and names Turn Press (ERASE) (REDIAL/PAUSE) Example: to store “SONY” “123- 4567”. Press (PGM). (Press (PROGRAM) on the base phone.) If “PHONE DIRECTORY” is not selected, turn Jog Dial to select it.
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Phone Directory (continued) Each press of Jog Dial after choosing “M” or “m” switches the characters from upper case letters t lower case letters t numbers and symbols. Enter successive characters in the same way. To enter a “space”, turn Jog Dial to choose “...
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Notes • If you try to save a 51st phone number, you will hear five short error beeps and “THE MEMORY IS FULL” will be displayed. You cannot store the phone number. To store another phone number, erase one of the stored phone numbers (see page 49).
Phone Directory (continued) Making calls from the Phone Directory Turn Press (TALK) (EZ ACCESS) Turn Jog Dial to select an alphabet group ([ABC], [DEF]...) which includes the initial character of the name you want to search for, and then press Jog Dial. If a numbers or a symbol is the initial character, select the “[etc]”...
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Turn Jog Dial to choose “DIAL”, and then press Jog Dial. The phone number will be dialed. Tips • When you select “(GO BACK)”, you can return to the previous set display by pressing Jog Dial. • If there is no data recorded in the selected alphabet group in step 2, the data memory of the next following group will be displayed.
Phone Directory (continued) Phone Directory (continued) Changing a stored name and/or phone number Display the name you want to change by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 46. Press Jog Dial. Turn Jog Dial to choose “EDIT”, and then press Jog Dial.
Erasing a memory location To erase the phone number one by one Display the name you want to erase by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 46. Press Jog Dial. Turn Jog Dial to choose “ERASE DIRECTORY”, and then press Jog Dial. Turn Jog Dial to choose “YES”, and then press Jog Dial.
Phone Directory (continued) Transferring the Phone Directory memory The Phone Directory memory can be transferred one by one or all at once (with a maximum of 50 numbers) from a cordless handset to the base phone or to an additional cordless handset, or from a base phone to one of the cordless handsets.
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To transfer all phone numbers from the Phone Directory The Phone Directory receiving the transfer will be totally overwritten. Press (PGM). (Press (PROGRAM) on the base phone.) Turn Jog Dial to choose “MEMORY MANAGE”, and then press Jog Dial. Press Jog Dial. When the system has one cordless handset Skip this step.
Switching the phones during a call You can easily switch between the cordless handset and the base phone, or between the cordless handsets without disconnecting the call. Switching from the base phone to the cordless handset (SPEAKERPHONE) Switching from the cordless handset to the base phone (TALK) Telephone Features...
Switching from the cordless handset to another cordless handset (When the system has an additional cordless handset) Press (HOLD) on the cordless handset. The call is on hold and “HOLD” appears on the display. Pick up another cordless handset from the charger (When Quick talk is set to “ON”;...
Intercom Operation Talking between the phones – Intercom You can make an intercom call between the cordless handset and base phone, or between the cordless handsets. You can start the intercom from any phone. Talking from the cordless handset to the base phone If no one answers the phone Press (INTERCOM) again.
Talking from the base phone to the cordless handset If no one answers the phone Press (INTERCOM) again. Notes • If there is an incoming call during intercom conversation between the base phone and the cordless handset, intercom call will be disconnected, and both the base phone and the cordless handset will ring.
Talking between the phones – Intercom (continued) Talking between the cordless handsets – Walkie-Talkie function (When the system has an additional cordless handset) You can make an intercom conversation between a couple of cordless handsets (Walkie-Talkie function) of the same phone system far from the base phone (e.g.
Transferring a call You can transfer a call between the cordless handset and base phone, or between the cordless handsets without disconnecting the call. Transferring from the cordless handset to the base phone (OFF) (INTERCOM) (SPEAKERPHONE) If no one answers the phone Press (INTERCOM) again.
Transferring a call (continued) Transferring from the base phone to the cordless handset (SPEAKERPHONE) (TALK) If no one answers the phone Press (INTERCOM) again. You can receive an intercom call on the cordless handset even when the ringer volume is set to off. The phone will ring at a low level. Intercom Operation Example: Transferring a call from the base phone to the cordless...
Transferring between the cordless handsets (When the system has an additional cordless handset) If no one answers the phone Press (INTERCOM) again. You can receive an intercom call on the cordless handset even when the ringer volume is set to off. The cordless handset will ring at a low level. Example: Transferring a call from station number 1 to station number 2.
Caller ID Features Understanding the Caller ID service Caller ID allows the caller’s phone number to be shown on the display before you answer the call. In order to use this feature, you must first subscribe to Caller ID service. The name of this service may vary depending on your telephone company.
Looking at the Caller ID list The phone stores the data of the last 70 calls received including “UNKNOWN NUMBER/NAME/CALLER” and “BLOCKED NUMBER/NAME/CALL” calls. It keeps track of all calls received; even if they were not answered. Viewing the Caller ID list You can look through the Caller ID list on both the base phone and the cordless handset to check the phone number and/or name of the calls received.
Looking at the Caller ID list (continued) Erasing data from the Caller ID list Old data will be erased automatically when a 71st call comes in, but you can also manually erase unnecessary data one by one or erase the entire list.
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To erase the entire list at once Entire Caller ID list deletion can only be made on the cordless handset. Note that Caller ID data in the list that has not been viewed will also be erased. Press (PGM). Turn Jog Dial to choose “MEMORY MANAGE”, and then press Jog Dial.
Using the Caller ID list By using the Caller ID list, you can call back a phone number from the Caller ID list easily or store numbers from the Caller ID list into the Phone Directory. Calling back a number from the Caller ID list Turn Press (TALK)
Storing a number of the Caller ID list into the Phone Directory Display the name and phone number you want to store from the Caller ID list (see page 61). Confirm the number and press Jog Dial. Turn Jog Dial to choose “PROGRAM”, and then press Jog Dial.
Using the Caller ID list (continued) Notes • If the area code is not entered, “ENTER AREA CODE” will appear on the display, and you will not be able to store into the Phone Directory. Enter the area code (see page 17). •...
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When the home area code matches SMITH JOHN 123-4567 7.04 4:53PM MASSAGE RING OFF SMITH JOHN 1-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM MASSAGE RING OFF When the local area code matches SMITH JOHN 201-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM MASSAGE RING OFF SMITH JOHN 1-201-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM MASSAGE RING OFF...
Using “Caller ID with call waiting” service This telephone is compatible with the “Caller ID with call waiting” service. Make sure that your telephone company offers this service. Like the basic Caller ID service, you need to subscribe to “Caller ID with call waiting”...
Using voice mail service If you subscribe to your telephone company’s message service which includes this feature, the display will show that you have messages waiting to be retrieved. If you have messages Note You cannot use this feature, if you have not subscribed to your telephone company’s message service.
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Using voice mail service (continued) If you move or change your telephone company Message waiting signals are sent in one of two ways: FSK signaling or “stutter” signaling (Your telephone company can provide you with more information about your service). The first time this phone receives a voice mail message, it will set itself to the FSK service and will lock out the stutter service if your telephone company is in FSK service.
Additional Information Mounting the base phone on a wall Hang-up tab AC power adaptor cord Wall bracket To remove the wall bracket, press the lower tabs. Reverse the hang-up tab. Plug the telephone line cord to the LINE jack and the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 9V jack, and hook the cords.
Carrying the cordless handset by the belt clip You can hang the cordless handset on the belt using the belt clip. Using the headset You can talk on the cordless handset without using your hands by connecting a headset (optional) to the I (HEADSET) jack on the cordless handset.
Notes on power sources On battery pack • Store the battery pack at a temperature between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F (35°C) for best performance. • If you do not use the cordless handset for a long period of time, remove the battery pack after charging for more than 12 hours.
• If the charge terminals of the charger and cordless 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. Additional Information...
The base phone does not ring. Remedy • Make sure the AC-T46 Sony AC power adaptor is connected to the base phone and an AC outlet. Do not use the AC-T127 Sony AC power adaptor with the base phone.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom You hear interference during conversation. You hear a beep every second during a conversation and “ ” appears on the display. You hear a beep twice per second and “BATTERY LOW” appears on the display. The cordless handset does not ring when you use the intercom from the base phone or an additional cordless handset,...
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Symptom The caller’s name and/or phone number does not appear on the display. The caller’s name and/or phone number does not appear on the display during call waiting. You cannot dial the number from the Caller ID list. The memory match function does not work.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom The CHARGE lamp on the charger does not light up when you place the cordless handset to charge. The battery duration is short. Note Should any problems persist, press RESET on the bottom of the base phone with the tip of a toothpick or some other sharp instrument.
Index Adjusting volume cordless handset volume 33, 40 handset volume 36, 41 ringer volume 40, 41 speakerphone volume 36, 41 Area code 17 Battery pack charging 14 duration 15 BLOCKED NUMBER/ NAME/CALL 60 Call waiting service 33, 40 Caller ID 60 Caller ID list 61 calling back 64 memory match function...
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Talking between the phones 54 Tone dialing dialing mode 16 switching to 33 Transferring a call 57 Troubleshooting 75 UNKNOWN NUMBER/ NAME/CALLER 60 VOICE MAIL 69 Volume cordless handset 33, 40 handset 36, 41 ringer 40, 41 speakerphone 36, 41 W, X, Y, Z Walkie-Talkie function 56 Additional Information...
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For 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 Sony Corporation Printed in Taiwan, R.O.C.