Choose the dialing mode
For the telephone to work properly, select an appropriate dialing
mode (tone or pulse).
DIAL MODE switch
If you aren't sure of your dialing system
Make a trial call with the DIAL MODE switch set to T.
If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to P.
Prepare the battery pack
Insert the battery into the handset and charge first before you start
using your phone.
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1
Slide open the battery compartment lid of
the handset.
2
Connect the battery connector with correct
porality (black and red cords).
3
Insert the battery pack, and close the lid.
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2
Place the handset on the base unit.
The CHARGE lamp lights up when the
Black
handset is properly seated on the charge
terminals of the base unit. Charge the
Red
battery pack for more than 12 hours so that
the battery is fully charged. The CHARGE
lamp remains lit even after charging is
completed.
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Battery duration
A fully charged battery pack lasts for about:
• 6 hours when you use the handset continuously
• 14 days when the handset is standing by.
Notes
• The battery pack will gradually discharge over a long
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period of time, even if not in use.
• The battery works best when charged every two or three
days. For best performance, do not return the handset to
the base unit after every call.
If the battery runs out completely, the speed dial
numbers and the digital security code will be erased. If
this happens, charge it on the base unit for over 12 hours.
Then reprogram the speed dial numbers, and assign a
new digital security code (see "Resetting the digital
CHARGE
security code"). You may need to charge the battery
lamp
several times before it is recharged to its full capacity.
When to purchase a new battery pack
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 Sony BP-T16 rechargeable battery pack.
Making and receiving calls
Making calls
1
2
(FLASH)
TALK/BATT
3
LOW lamp
4
TONE(*)
(REDIAL/PAUSE)
(CHANNEL)
Microphone
Additional tasks
To
Do this
Switch to tone dialing
Press TONE (*) after you're connected.
temporarily
The line will remain in tone dialing until disconnected.
Depending on your dialing system, set
the DIAL MODE switch as follows:
If your dialing system is
Set the switch to
Tone
T
P
Pulse
Pick up the handset from the base
unit.
Press (TALK), and wait until the
TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up.
You then hear a dial tone. If you hear
beeps, move closer to the base unit.
Dial the phone number.
When you're done talking, press
(OFF).
The TALK/BATT LOW lamp goes
off.
Receiving calls
1
When you hear the phone ring;
•
Press (TALK) (or any key except (OFF)).
•
Pick up the handset from the base unit when the handset is
placed on the base unit.
The TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up.
2
When you're done talking, replace the handset on the base unit or
press (OFF).
The TALK/BATT LOW lamp goes off.
Additional tasks
To
Do this
Switch to another call*
Press (FLASH).
("call waiting" service)
Press the button again to get back to the first caller.
* You need to subscribe to this service from your telephone company.
Notes
• Do not cover the microphone during the conversation; otherwise, the other party cannot
hear your voice.
• If you hear beeps during the conversation, move closer to the base unit; otherwise, the
call will be disconnected after 15 seconds. Note that, however, you may not hear beeps if
it's noisy on the handset.
If interference occurs on the handset
When you press (TALK), the handset automatically searches for the channel with
the best reception. However, if you notice interference during a conversation,
move closer to the base unit.
If interference persists, press (CHANNEL) to switch to another channel to improve
the sound quality of your telephone conversation.
Note
If you hear five short beeps when you press (CHANNEL), move closer to the base unit.
If the handset battery becomes weak during a call
The handset will beep every three seconds with the TALK/BATT LOW lamp
flashing at the same time. Finish your call and charge the battery pack.
Caution
If this occurs, you cannot use the handset without charging it for more than 1 minutes.
Redialing
1
Press (TALK), and wait until the TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up.
2
Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) to redial the number last dialed.
Note
If the number exceeds 32 digits, the beeps will alert you that the number can't be dialed.
To erase the last phone number dialed
Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) twice.
The number will be erased from the memory, and you'll hear a long confirmation
beep.
Speed dialing
You can dial with a touch of a few keys by storing a phone number on a dialing
key.
Storing phone numbers
TALK/BATT
LOW Lamp
(REDIAL/PAUSE)
or
1
Press (PGM).
The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes.
2
Press (SPEED DIAL).
3
Press one of the dialing keys ((0) to
(9)) to store a phone number on.
You hear a confirmation beep.
4
Enter the phone number you want to
store.
You can enter up to 16 digits,
including a tone and a pause, each of
which is counted as one digit.
5
Press (PGM).
You hear a long confirmation beep,
and the number is stored. The TALK/
BATT LOW lamp goes off.