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3-225-949-11 (1)
©2000 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
SPP-A2480
Cordless
Telephone
with Answering System
US


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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment,
basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons,
including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water,
for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen 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. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Owner's Record
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-A2480
Serial No. ________________


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INFORMATION FOR
GENERAL TELEPHONES
1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the
FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment
is a label that contains, among other
information, the FCC certification number and
ringer equivalence number (REN) for 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.
4. The REN is used to determine the quantity of
devices that may be connected to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the
telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call.
Typically, the sum of the RENs should not
exceed five (5.0).To be certain of the number
of devices that may be connected to a line, as
determined by the total RENs, contact the
local telephone company.
5. If this equipment (SPP-A2480) causes harm to
the telephone network, the telephone
company will notify you in advance that
temporary discontinuance of service may be
required. But if advance notice isn't practical,
the telephone company will notify the
customer as soon as possible. Also, you will
be advised of your right to file a complaint
with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
6. The telephone company may make changes in
its facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures that could affect the operation of
the equipment. If this happens the telephone
company will provide advance notice so you
can make necessary modifications to maintain
uninterrupted service.
7. If trouble is experienced with this equipment
(SPP-A2480), 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.
8. All repairs will be performed in an authorized
Sony service station.
9. This equipment cannot be used to party lines
or coin lines.
10.This equipment is hearing aid compatible.
If your telephone is equipped
with automatic dialers
When programming emergency numbers and
(or) making test calls to emergency numbers:
1. Remain on the line and briefly explain to
the dispatcher the reason for the call.
2. Perform such activities in the off-peak
hours, such as early morning or late
evenings.
Caution
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
­ Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.


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Table of contents
Table of contents
Getting Started
6
Read this first
7
Step 1: Checking the package
contents
8
Step 2: Setting up the base phone
11
Step 3: Preparing the battery
pack
13
Step 4: Entering the area code
17
Step 5: Setting up the phone
services
20
Step 6: Setting the day and time
22
Identifying the parts
Basics
26
Making calls
31
Redialing
33
Receiving calls
Telephone Features
37
One-touch dialing
37
Storing phone numbers and
names
39
Changing a stored name
and/or phone number
40
Making calls with one-touch
dialing
41
Phone Directory
41
Storing phone numbers and
names
42
Changing a stored name
and/or phone number
43
Erasing a memory location
44
Making calls from the Phone
Directory
46
Transferring the Phone
Directory memory
48
Switching the phones during a
call
48
To switch from the base
phone to the cordless
handset
48
To switch from the cordless
handset to the base phone
49
Talking between the phones
(Intercom)
49
To talk from the cordless
handset to the base phone
50
To talk from the base phone
to the cordless handset
51
Transferring a call
51
To transfer from the base
phone to the cordless
handset
52
To transfer from the cordless
handset to the base phone
Answering Machine
Features
53
Preparing the answering machine
53
Adjusting the answering
volume of the base phone
54
Recording the greeting
56
Selecting the ring time
57
Selecting the recording
quality
58
Selecting the answering
mode
59
Setting the audible message
indicator
60
Turning on the answering
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Table of contents
61
Playing back messages
63
Erasing messages
64
Screening incoming calls
64
To screen incoming calls on
the cordless handset
64
To answer the call
65
Recording a memo
66
Operating from an outside
phone
66
Setting the remote ID code
(security code)
67
Picking up new messages
Caller ID Features
68
Understanding the Caller ID
service
68
When you receive a call
69
Looking at the Caller ID list
69
Viewing the Caller ID list
70
Erasing data from the
Caller ID list
72
Using the Caller ID list
72
Calling back a number from
the Caller ID list
74
Playing back a message from
the Caller ID list
75
Storing a number of the
Caller ID list into the Phone
Directory
76
To change the number of
digits of the phone number
78
Using "Caller ID with call
waiting" service
Additional Information
79
Mounting the base phone on a
wall
80
Carrying the cordless handset by
the belt clip
81
Notes on power sources
81
Maintenance
82
Troubleshooting
86
Specifications
87
Index
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