Sony Group SPPA9276 Cordless Telephone User Manual SPP A9276
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![Getting Started16USStep 4: Entering the area code (continued)4Press Jog Button again.“ENTER HOME AREA CODE.” appears onthe display.5Enter the three digits of your home area codeusing the dialing keys.6Press (PROGRAM).You hear a long confirmation beep.Notes• If the home area code is already entered, it appears on the display in step 3.To enter a different home area code, see “To change the home area code”below.• Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.• If the area code has not been entered, calling back from the Caller ID list andstoring the Caller ID data into the Phone Directory cannot be performed.Tips• When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Button.• You may press Jog Button instead of (PROGRAM) in step 6.• To check the current home area code, perform steps 1 to 3. The home areacode appears on the display for about 20 seconds.To change the home area code1Perform steps 1 to 4 on pages 15 to 16.The current home area code appears on the display.2Press (ERASE) to erase the current home area code.3Enter a new home area code using the dialing keys.4Press (PROGRAM).You hear a long confirmation beep.To erase the home area codeYou can erase the home area code. Perform steps 1 and 2 above, thenpress (PROGRAM).The home area code will be erased, and you hear a long confirmationbeep.ENTER HOME AREA CODE._](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-16.png)
![Getting Started17USGetting StartedTo enter the local area code (For 10 digitsphone numbers users)If a call matches one of the local area codes you entered, the phonenumber will be registered with 10 digits in the Caller ID list (area code+ number). If a call does not match one of the local area codes youentered, the phone number will be registered with 11 digits in theCaller ID list (1 + area code + number). Some regions of the countryallow you to have more than one local area code. (Up to five local areacodes can be entered in this phone.)1Perform steps 1 to 3 on page 15.2Select the number (“LOCAL 1” to “LOCAL 5”)to enter the local area code by turning Jog Dial.3Press Jog Button.“ENTER LOCAL AREA CODE 1.” appears onthe display when you select “LOCAL 1” in step2.4Enter the three digits of the local area code usingthe dialing keys.5Press (PROGRAM).You hear a long confirmation beep.Notes• If the local area code is already entered, it appears on the display in step 2. Toenter a different local area code, see “To change the local area code” below.• Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.Tips• When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Button.• You may press Jog Button instead of (PROGRAM) in step 5.• To check the current local area code, perform steps 1 and 2. The local areacode appears on the display for about 20 seconds.AREA CODE HOME : LOCAL 1: LOCAL 2: LOCAL 3:continued](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-17.png)
![Getting Started20USNoteDo not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.TipWhen you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Button.To set up the Long Distance serviceMany telephone companies and service providers nowadays offer low-rate long distance calls. Such services are usually initiated by dialingan access number prior to the long distance call itself.The Long Distance Saver function enables you to dial the accessnumber of your long distance carrier by pressing just(LONG DIST. SAVER). After setting up the access number andactivating the button function in the menu, you only need to press(LONG DIST. SAVER) for dialing the access number of your longdistance carrier.In order to use this function, you must first activate the button functionby memorizing the access number of your choice in the menu and bysetting the long distance menu function to “ACTIVE”The long distance menu is preset to “INACTIVE”, no preset accessnumber is registered.1Perform steps 1 to 3 on page 19.2Turn Jog Dial to choose “LONG DISTANCE”, and thenpress Jog Button.3Turn Jog Dial to choose “ACTIVE” or “INACTIVE”(todeactivate), and then press Jog Button.You hear a long confirmation beep.Notes• If you choose “INACTIVE” in step 3, (LONG DIST. SAVER) will be deactivatedand you cannot use (LONG DIST. SAVER) even with a registered accessnumber until the function is activated again.• Some Long Distance services may not be available in your state. Prices andconditions may vary. For details, contact your telephone company or yourlong distance provider. Some long distance call programs require asubscription with the carrier company before usage.Step 5: Setting up the phone services (continued)](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-20.png)
![Getting Started21USGetting StartedTo set up the access number1Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 20.2Turn Jog Dial to choose “ACCESS NUMBER”, and thenpress Jog Button.3Enter the access number using the dialing keys.4Press (PROGRAM).5Turn Jog Dial to choose “YES” to activate(LONG DIST. SAVER), and then press Jog Button.You hear a long confirmation beep.Notes• Do not use (LONG DIST. SAVER) to dial EMERGENCY services, customerservice numbers, your local telephone company, local numbers or toll freenumbers.• If you press (LONG DIST. SAVER) twice, the dialing of the registered accessnumber is cancelled and “[LONG DISTANCE]” disappears from the display.To change the access number1Perform steps 1 and 2 above.The current access number appears on the display.2Press (ERASE) to erase the current access number.3Enter a new access number using the dialing keys.4Press (PROGRAM).5Turn Jog Dial to choose “YES” to activate(LONG DIST. SAVER), and then press Jog Button.You hear a long confirmation beep.](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-21.png)
![Getting Started23USGetting Started5Set the hour (1 to 12) by turning Jog Dial, andthen press Jog Button.6Set the minute (00 to 59) by turning Jog Dial,and then press Jog Button.7Choose “AM” or “PM” by turning Jog Dial, andthen press Jog Button.You hear a long confirmation beep and the dayand time you just entered is announced. Thenthe phone starts counting time.Notes• Do not allow more than 60 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.• “SUN 12:00AM” on the display of the base phone flashes when the day andtime is cleared due to a power interruption, or when you connect the basephone to the AC outlet for the first time.• If the current day and time are not set, you will not hear a time stamp whenyou play back recorded messages.TipWhen you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Button.ENTER MINUTE ANDPRESS JOG BUTTON12:00AMENTER AM/PM ANDPRESS JOG BUTTON12:00AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-23.png)
![Getting Started26USIdentifying the parts (continued)1Antenna2Speaker [EZfit] (p. 30)3Display window (p. 28, 70)4Jog dial (p. 39, 71)5TALK button (p. 28)Lets you make or receive a call.6INTERCOM button (p. 51)Lets you talk between the basephone and the cordless handset.7LONG DIST. SAVER button(p. 20, 29)Lets you make a long distance callwith the registered access number.8. REPEAT button (p. 64)Press once to repeat the currentmessage or twice to go back to theprevious message.Cordless handset9REVIEW button (p. 64)Keep the button pressed for aplayback review of the currentmessage.0Dialing keys (p. 28)qa Battery compartment (p. 13)qs TONE button (p. 29)Allows you to switch temporarily totone dialing.qd HOLD/PLAY BACK button(p. 29, 63, 66)Puts a call on hold/plays backrecorded messages.qf RING switch (p. 36)Switches the ringer to on/off.321456780qhwaw;qlqgqjqkwswdwfqaqfqsqd9](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-26.png)
![Basics 29USBasicsMaking calls when the headset is connectedWhen a headset (optional) is connected to the I(HEADSET) jack on the cordless handset, you cantalk through the headset.Making calls using the Long Distance Saver functionSet the menu for the Long Distance service to “ACTIVE”. See “To setup the Long Distance service” on page 20.1Pick up the cordless handset from the charger.2Press (LONG DIST. SAVER).“[LONG DISTANCE]” appears on the display.To cancel this function, press (LONG DIST. SAVER) again orpress (TALK).3Dial the long distance phone number (e.g., 1-201-123-4567,or 011-...).4When you’re done talking, press (OFF) or replace thecordless handset on the charger.ToAdjust the cordlesshandset volumePut a call on holdSwitch to tone dialingtemporarilySwitch to another call(“call waiting” service*)* You need to subscribe to this service from your telephone company.Do thisSet the VOL switch to H (high), M (middle) or L (low).Press (HOLD). “HOLD” appears on the display.Press (HOLD) again or pick up the cordless handsetfrom the charger to resume the conversation.Press (*TONE) after you’re connected.The line will remain in tone dialing until disconnected.Press (CALL WAITING/FLASH).Press (CALL WAITING/FLASH) again to return to the firstcaller.Additional taskscontinuedOpen](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-29.png)
![Basics 31USBasicscontinuedMaking calls with the base phonePick up the handset or press(SPEAKERPHONE) on the base phone.“TALK” or “SPEAKERPHONE” appearson the display and the display also showsthe talk time in hours, minutes andseconds.Dial the phone number.When you’re done talking, replace thehandset in the cradle or press(SPEAKERPHONE) again.To make a call after checking the phone numberYou can dial the phone number before picking up the handset orbefore pressing (SPEAKERPHONE). If you make a mistake whendialing the phone number, press (ERASE) to erase the number.Making calls using the Long Distance Saver functionSet the menu for the Long Distance service to “ACTIVE”. See “To setup the Long Distance service” on page 20.1Pick up the handset or press (SPEAKERPHONE) on the basephone.2Press (LONG DIST. SAVER).“[LONG DISTANCE]” appears on the display.To cancel this function, press (LONG DIST. SAVER) again orpress (SPEAKERPHONE).3Dial the long distance phone number (e.g., 1-201-123-4567,or 011-...).4When you’re done talking, replace the handset in the cradleor press (SPEAKERPHONE) again.(SPEAKERPHONE)(VOLUME)(LONG DIST. SAVER) (HOLD)(*TONE)(REDIAL/PAUSE)(ERASE)(CALL WAITING/ FLASH)(PROGRAM)Jog DialJogButton](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-31.png)
![Basics34USMaking calls (continued)To store the dialed phone number into the Phone Directory1Display the name or phone number you want to store bydoing steps 1 and 2 on page 33.2Turn Jog Dial to choose “PROGRAM”, and then press JogDial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button.)3Enter the name by doing steps 4 and 5 on page 40.4Turn Jog Dial to choose “[PGM]”, and then press Jog Dial (orJog Button).You hear a long confirmation beep, and the name and thenumber are stored.NoteThe dialed phone numbers of up to 20 digits can be stored in the PhoneDirectory.To erase the dialed phone number one by one1Display the name or phone number you want to erase bydoing steps 1 and 2 on page 33.2Turn Jog Dial to choose “ERASE REDIAL”, and then pressJog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button.)3Turn Jog Dial to choose “YES”, and then press Jog Dial (orJog Button).You hear a long confirmation beep, and the number iserased.To erase the entire dialed phone numbers at once1Press (PROGRAM).2Turn Jog Dial to choose “MEMORY MANAGE”, and thenpress Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press JogButton.)3Turn Jog Dial to choose “ERASE ALL RDL”, and then pressJog Dial (or Jog Button).4Turn Jog Dial to choose “ERASE REDIAL”, and then pressJog Dial (or Jog Button).You hear a long confirmation beep, and the entire numberare erased.](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-34.png)
![Basics36USToAdjust the cordless handsetvolumePut a call on holdSwitch to another call(“call waiting” service*)Receive a call by only pickingup the cordless handset fromthe charger, without pressing(TALK)(Quick talk)* You need to subscribe to this service from your telephone company.Additional tasksNoteIf there is an incoming call during intercom conversation, intercom call will bedisconnected, and both the base phone and the cordless handset will ring.TipTo inform you of an incoming call, the display shows “** RINGING **” evenwhen you set the RING switch on the cordless handset to OFF.If you have subscribed to the Caller ID service;• the caller’s number and/or name appears on the display when you receive acall (see page 70) or when another call comes in by “call waiting” service.• the ringer sound changes to a higher tone if the call matches the number VIPstored on ONE-TOUCH DIAL buttons or in the Phone Directory (memorymatch function; see page 70).To turn the ringer offSet the RING switch on the bottom to OFF.“[RINGER OFF]” appears on the display.The cordless handset won’t ring. You can still makecalls, and also receive calls if another telephoneconnected to the same line rings to inform you onincoming calls. You can also receive an intercom call.Do thisSet the VOL switch to H (high), M (middle) or L(low).Press (HOLD). “HOLD” appears on the display.Press (HOLD) again or pick up the cordlesshandset from the charger to resume theconversation.Press (CALL WAITING/FLASH).Press (CALL WAITING/FLASH) again to return tothe first caller.Press (PROGRAM). Turn Jog Dial to choose“QUICK TALK”, then press Jog Dial.Turn Jog Dial to choose “USE”, then press JogDial.RING switchReceiving calls (continued)](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-36.png)
![Basics 37USBasicscontinuedToAdjust the handset orspeakerphone volumePut a call on holdSwitch to another call(“call waiting” service*)Adjust the ringer volumeof the base phone* You need to subscribe to the service from your telephone company.Receiving calls with the base phoneWhen you hear the phone ring, pick upthe handset or press(SPEAKERPHONE) on the base phone.“TALK” or “SPEAKERPHONE” appearson the display and the display also showsthe talk time in hours, minutes andseconds.When you’re done talking, replace thehandset in the cradle or press(SPEAKERPHONE) again.To obtain the best speakerphoneperformance, see page 32.Do thisDuring phone conversation, press (VOLUME)(+)or (-).There are 3 steps for the handset volume level, and7 steps for the speakerphone volume level.Press (HOLD). “HOLD” appears on the display.Press (HOLD), (SPEAKERPHONE), or pick up thehandset from the base phone to resume theconversation.Press (CALL WAITING/ FLASH).Press (CALL WAITING/ FLASH) again to return to thefirst caller.Press (VOLUME)(+) or (-). The ringer volume canbe adjusted to three different levels: high, low, and“OFF”. If the ringer is set to “OFF”, “[RINGEROFF]” will appear on the display.Additional tasks(SPEAKERPHONE)(VOLUME)(HOLD)(CALL WAITING/ FLASH)](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-37.png)
![40US Telephone FeaturesOne-touch dialing (continued)4Enter the name by turning Jog Dial.You can enter up to 15 characters.Turn Jog Dial until the desired character isselected, and then press Jog Dial.Each press of Jog Dial after choosing “[SWITCH]” switches the charactersfrom 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“[p]”, and then press Jog Dial.5Turn Jog Dial to choose “[NUMBER]”, and thenpress Jog Dial.“ENTER NUMBERS” appears on the display.6Enter the phone number by turning Jog Dial.You can enter up to 20 digits, including a toneand a pause, each of which is counted as onedigit.Turn Jog Dial until the desired number isselected, and then press Jog Dial. Icon Meaning[F] Flash can be entered.[P] Pause can be entered.[VIP] If [VIP] has been selected, “ 9” will appearto the right of the displayed name. Thering type will change when calls arereceived from VIP registered numbers, andthe number of calls from VIP numbers arelisted separately from other messages.ENTER NAME_ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ SWITCH NUMBERENTER NAME_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz SWITCH NUMBERENTER NAME_0123456789"#$&'()*+,-./:; SWITCH NUMBERENTER NAMESONY_ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ SWITCH NUMBERSONYENTER NUMBERS_0123456789*# F P VIP PGMSONY1234567_0123456789*# F P VIP PGMSONY1234567_0123456789*# F P VIP PGM](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-40.png)
![41USTelephone FeaturesTelephone FeaturesEnter successive numbers in the same way.When the phone number of 16 digits or morehas been entered , the phone number appears intwo lines.7Turn Jog Dial to choose “[PGM]”, and thenpress Jog Dial.You hear a long confirmation beep, and thename and the number are stored.The display goes off.Notes• Names cannot be entered using the dialing keys.• Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.Tips• When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Dial.• If you have entered a wrong name or number in step 4 or 6, turn Jog Dial tochoose “[ P]” then press Jog Dial or press (ERASE) to erase it. Then enter thecorrect name or number.• You may press (PROGRAM) instead of doing steps 5 and 7.• Phone numbers can be entered using the dialing keys in step 6.To store a number to be dialed via Private Branch Exchange(PBX)Before entering a phone number in step 6 on page 40, do as follows:1Enter the outside line access digit (e.g., 9).2Turn Jog Dial to choose “[P]” and then press Jog Dial, orpress (REDIAL/PAUSE).Changing a stored name and/or phone number1Display the name you want to change by doingsteps 1 to 3 on page 39.The cursor is at the right of the name.2Turn Jog Dial to choose “[ P]”, then press JogDial to erase the characters, and enter the newname.If you want to change only the number, skip thisstep.ENTER NAMESONY_ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ SWITCH NUMBERcontinuedSONY123456789012345612_0123456789*# F P VIP PGM](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-41.png)
![42US Telephone Features3Turn Jog Dial to choose “[NUMBER]”, and thenpress Jog Dial.The cursor is at the right of the phone number.4Turn Jog Dial to choose “[ P]”, then press JogDial to erase the number, and enter the newnumber.If you don’t want to change the number, skipthis step.5Turn Jog Dial to choose “[PGM]”, and thenpress Jog Dial.You hear a long confirmation beep and thename and/or the number is changed.NoteThe stored record with name and number can be replaced with a new name andnumber but it is not possible to erase the whole entry at one time.Tips• Single character and number can be erased by pressing (ERASE) in steps 2and 4.• You may press (PROGRAM) instead of doing steps 3 and 5.Making calls with one-touch dialing1Press (TALK) or (LONG DIST. SAVER) and wait until “TALK”appears on the display.2Press one of the ONE-TOUCH DIAL buttons ( (A) to (C)).The phone number stored on the one-touch dialing buttonwill appear on the display and will be dialed.To check the phone number before one-touch dialingWhile the cordless handset is not in use, press one of the ONE-TOUCHDIAL buttons ((A) to (C)).The number stored on the button appears on the display for 20seconds. To dial the number, press (TALK) while the number isdisplayed.SONY1234567_0123456789*# F P VIP PGMOne-touch dialing (continued)](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-42.png)
![47USTelephone FeaturesTelephone Features2Turn Jog Dial to select an alphabet group([ABC], [DEF]...) which includes the initialcharacter of the name you want to search for,and then press Jog Dial (or Jog Button).If a numbers or a symbol is the initial character,select the “[etc]” group.3Select the name you want to call by turning JogDial.4Press Jog Dial (or Jog Button).5Turn Jog Dial to choose “DIAL” or “LONGDISTANCE”, and then press Jog Dial (or JogButton).The phone number will be dialed.NoteWhen the Long Distance service is set to “ACTIVE”, “LONG DISTANCE” canbe selected in step 4 (see page 20).Tips• When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button.)• When you select “[CALLER ID]” in step 1, you can switch to display theCaller ID list (see page 71).• If there is no data recorded in the selected alphabet group in step 2, the datamemory of the next following group will be displayed.• You may press (TALK) or (LONG DIST. SAVER) on the cordless handset (Ifyou’re at the base phone, pick up the handset from the base phone or press(SPEAKERPHONE) or (LONG DIST. SAVER)) to make a call instead of doingsteps 4 and 5. BROWN JOHN SONY SMITH JOHN SALINGER GREG WAGNER ANTHONY GO BACK DIAL LONG DISTANCE EDIT ERASE DIRECTORYcontinuedPHONE DIRECTORY PQRS TUV WXYZ etc](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-47.png)
![Answering Machine FeaturesAnswering Machine Features 55USPreparing the answering machineAnswer settings can only be made on the base phone.Note that you cannot operate the base phone while the cordlesshandset is in use.Adjusting the answering volume of the basephoneThere are 7 steps for the answering volume level. The answeringvolume level is preset to 7.1Press (PROGRAM).2Turn Jog Dial to choose“ANSWER SETTINGS”, andthen press Jog Button.3Press Jog Button again.4Turn Jog Dial to adjust thespeaker volume, and then pressJog Button.You hear a long confirmationbeep.Notes• Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.• If the answering volume is set to minimum, you cannot screen the calls onthe base phone.TipWhen you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Button.ANSWER SETTINGS GO BACK ANSWERING VOL. ANNOUNCE ONLY AUDIBLE INDI.continuedAnswering Machine FeaturesJog Button](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-55.png)
![Answering Machine FeaturesAnswering Machine Features 57UScontinued6Press Jog Button to stop recording.The phone automatically replays the recordedgreeting.Notes• Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.• If recording did not succeed, you hear five short error beeps. Start over theprocedure.• If a call comes in while recording a greeting, recording is cancelled. Startover the procedure.• If you hear five short error beeps while recording, the recording area may befull. In this case, erase unnecessary messages (see page 65).• If you want to cancel recording, turn Jog Dial to choose “CANCEL (STOP)”,then press Jog Button in step 5.Tips• When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Button.• If one minute have passed in step 5, recording stops automatically.• To record the greeting from a touch-tone phone, see page 69.Prerecorded greetingNormal mode: “Hello, I’m unable to answer your call right now.Please leave your name, number and message afterthe tone.”Announcement only mode: “Hello, I’m unable to answer your call right now.Please call again. Thank you.”Tips• If you wish to record your own “announcement only” greeting, follow theabove sequence after setting “ANNOUNCE ONLY” to “ON” (page 60).Otherwise, the “normal” greeting will be recorded.• You have to change the message each time you change the mode.To check the greetingPerform steps 1 to 3 on page 56, then press Jog Button.To change the greetingRecord a new greeting. The new greeting replaces the old one.To erase the greetingPerform steps 1 to 3 on page 56, and turn Jog Dial to choose “ERASEGREETING” then press Jog Button.To go back to the factory preset greetingErase your own greeting by doing step above. This will bring back theoriginal greeting.](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-57.png)
![Answering Machine Features58USPreparing the answering machine (continued)Selecting the ring timeYou can select the number of rings before the answering machinestarts to play back the greeting and records incoming messages. Thereare 6 options of ring time. The ring time is preset to “TOLL SAVER”.1Press (PROGRAM).2Turn Jog Dial to choose “ANSWERSETTINGS”, and then press JogButton.3Turn Jog Dial to choose “RINGERTIMES”, and then press Jog Button.4Turn Jog Dial to select a ringduration, and then press JogButton. (See the table for details.)You hear a long confirmation beep.Set “RINGER TIMES” to Mode“TOLL SAVER” If new messages have been recorded, the phoneanswers at the second ring and records incomingmessages; if no new messages are recorded, itanswers at the fifth ring. When you call from anoutside phone and hear more than two rings, youknow that there are no new messages. If you hangup at this point before the phone answers, you cansave the toll for the call.“1 TIME” to “4 TIMES” The phone always answers at the set ring times andrecords incoming messages.NoteDo not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.TipWhen you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Button.RINGER TIMES GO BACK 1 TIME 2 TIMES 3 TIMES Jog Button](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-58.png)
![Answering Machine FeaturesAnswering Machine Features 59UScontinuedSelecting the recording qualityThe recording sound quality can be set to one of three graded levels.When the recording quality is set to “HI” (high), the available time forrecording is half in comparison to when it is set to “NORM” (normal).The recording quality is preset to “MID” (middle).1Press (PROGRAM).2Turn Jog Dial to choose“ANSWER SETTINGS”, andthen press Jog Button.3Turn Jog Dial to choose“RECORD QUALITY”, andthen press Jog Button.4Turn Jog Dial to choose “HI(SHORT PLAY)”, “MID” or“NORM (LONG PLAY)”, andthen press Jog Button.You hear a long confirmationbeep.Notes• Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.• The approx. length of the three recording grades are:“HI (SHORT PLAY)”– 8 minutes“MID”– 15 minutes“NORM (LONG PLAY)”– 20 minutesActual recording time may very.TipWhen you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Button.RECORD QUALITY GO BACK HI(SHORT PLAY) MID NORM(LONG PLAY) Jog Button](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-59.png)
![Answering Machine FeaturesAnswering Machine Features 61USAnswering mode When you wish to Pre-recorded greeting“AUDIBLE INDI.” is setto “ON” (normal mode)“AUDIBLE INDI.” is setto “OFF” (normal mode)“ANNOUNCE ONLY”is set to “ON”(announcement onlymode)Notes• Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.• The same greeting is used regardless of the answering mode. Therefore, ifyou decide to change the mode, make sure that you record a new greeting tomatch the answering mode.Tips• When the phone is in announcement only mode, “ANNOUNCE ONLY” willappear on the base display.• When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Button.When the memory is fullThe recording area of this phone’s memory is about 20 minutes*(including the greeting, messages, and memo). If the remainingrecording area becomes less than one minute, the phone automaticallyswitches to announcement only mode, which does not recordmessages, and the greeting will be switched to the pre-recordedgreeting. Confirm the available time left for recording in the basedisplay.* Available time for recording at “NORM (LONG PLAY)” sound quality.If you wish to record more messages, erase the existing messages (seepage 65). You can also erase the messages from an outside phone (seepage 69).play a greeting to ask the callerto leave a message and have thephone beep to alert you ofrecorded incoming messages.play a greeting to ask the callerto leave a message but you donot wish to sound a beep.make an announcement to thecaller without acceptingincoming messages when, forexample, you are away on along vacation.“Hello, I’m unable to answeryour call right now. Please callagain. Thank you.”“Hello, I’m unable to answeryour call right now. Please leaveyour name, number andmessage after the tone.”continued](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-61.png)
![Answering Machine Features68USOperating from an outside phoneYou can call from a touch-tone phone and pick up new messagesrecorded on the phone. First, you just set the remote ID code (securitycode) and turn on the answering function before going out.The remote ID code (security code) setting can only be made on thebase phone.Setting the remote ID code (security code)1Press (PROGRAM).2Turn Jog Dial to choose“ANSWER SETTINGS”, andthen press Jog Button.3Turn Jog Dial to choose“SECURITY CODE”, and thenpress Jog Button.4Enter four digits of remote IDcode (security code) between0000 and 9999 using the dialingkeys.5Press (PROGRAM).The remote ID code (securitycode) is set, and you hear a longconfirmation beep.NoteDo not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.Tips• When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Button.• You may press Jog Button instead of (PROGRAM) in step 5.To change the remote ID code (security code)Enter a new remote ID code (security code). The new code will replacethe old one.Jog Button](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-68.png)
![Caller ID FeaturesCaller ID Features71USLooking at the Caller ID listThe phone stores the data of the last 100 calls received including “OUTOF AREA” and “PRIVATE” calls. It keeps track of all calls received;even if they were not answered.Viewing the Caller ID listYou can look through the Caller ID list on both the base phone and thecordless handset to check the phone number and/or name of the callsreceived.1Turn Jog Dial.The display shows the numberof “NEW CALLS” (calls whichyou have not viewed) and“OLD CALLS” (calls which youhave viewed) calls.2Turn Jog dial down to displayolder data or up to displaynewer data.Notes• If a 101st call is received, the oldest data is automatically erased.• When you have checked all data, “END OF LIST” appears.Tips• The number of “NEW CALLS” can be confirmed with the base display of thebase phone. In addition, after playing back messages, a voice guide willprovide notice in regards to new calls.• When there are messages in the displayed Caller ID data, “[MESSAGE]” willappear at the very bottom of the display. See “Playing back a message fromthe Caller ID list” on page 76.continuedCALLER ID NEW CALLS 08 OLD CALLS 12Turn Press](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-71.png)
![72US Caller ID FeaturesLooking at the Caller ID list (continued)Erasing data from the Caller ID listOld data will be erased automatically when a 101st call comes in, butyou can also manually erase unnecessary data one by one or erase theentire list.To erase the phone number one by one1Display the phone number you want to erasefrom the Caller ID list (see page 71).2Press Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, pressJog Button.)3Turn Jog Dial to choose “ERASE CALLER ID”,and then press Jog Dial (or Jog Button).4Turn Jog Dial to choose “YES”, and then pressJog Dial (or Jog Button).You hear a long confirmation beep and the datais erased.NoteDo not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.TipWhen you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button.) NEW 01SMITH JOHN1-201-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM GO BACK DIAL LONG DISTANCE PROGRAM ERASE CALLER IDERASE CALLER ID GO BACK NO YES](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-72.png)
![Caller ID FeaturesCaller ID Features73USTo erase the entire list at onceEntire Caller ID list deletion can only be made on the base phone.Note that Caller ID data in the list that has not been viewed will alsobe erased.1Press (PROGRAM).2Turn Jog Dial to choose “MEMORYMANAGE”, and then press Jog Button.3Turn Jog Dial to choose “ERASE ALL CID”,and then press Jog Button.4Turn Jog Dial to choose “ERASE CALLER ID”,and then press Jog Button.You hear a long confirmation beep and theentire list is erased.NoteDo not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.TipWhen you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Button.MEMORY MANAGE GO BACK SEND ALL DIR ERASE ALL CID ERASE ALL MSGERASE ALL CID? GO BACK NO ERASE CALLER ID](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-73.png)
![Caller ID FeaturesCaller ID Features75UScontinuedNotes• When the Long Distance service is set to “ACTIVE”, “LONG DISTANCE”can be selected in step 2 (see page 20).• If the area code is not entered, “PLEASE ENTER AREA CODE” will appearon the display, and you will not be able to call back. Enter the area code (seepage 15).• Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.• If the number displayed in step 1 is not the one you should call back, you canchange the number of digits of the phone number as described on page 78.• If the phone is connected to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX), you may notbe able to call back from the Caller ID list because an outside line access digitis necessary.Tips• You may press (TALK) or (LONG DIST. SAVER) on the cordless handset (Ifyou’re at the base phone, pick up the handset from the base phone or press(SPEAKERPHONE) or (LONG DIST. SAVER)) to make a call instead of doingsteps 2 and 3.• When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button.)](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-75.png)
![76US Caller ID FeaturesUsing the Caller ID list (continued)Playing back a message from the Caller ID listWhen there is a message in the received Caller ID data, you can playback the message while continuing to display the Caller ID list.1Display the phone number youwant to play back a messagefrom the Caller ID list (see page71).“[MESSAGE]” appears on thedisplay.2Press Jog Dial. (If you’re at thebase phone, press Jog Button.)3Turn Jog Dial to choose “PLAYBACK”, and then press Jog Dial(or Jog Button).The message is played back.NoteDo not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.Tips• When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button.)• Messages can be played back by pressing (PLAY/STOP) on the base phone or(HOLD/PLAY BACK) on the cordless handset in step 1. NEW 01SMITH JOHN1-201-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM MESSAGE GO BACK DIAL LONG DISTANCE PLAY BACK PROGRAMTurn Press(HOLD/PLAY BACK)](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-76.png)
![Caller ID FeaturesCaller ID Features77USStoring a number of the Caller ID list intothe Phone Directory1Display the name and phone number you wantto store from the Caller ID list (see page 71).2Confirm the number and press Jog Dial. (Ifyou’re at the base phone, press Jog Button.)3Turn Jog Dial to choose “PROGRAM”, and thenpress Jog Dial (or Jog Button).The cursor is at the right of the name.Enter or change the name, if necessary (see page41).4Turn Jog Dial to choose “[NUMBER]”, and thenpress Jog Dial (or Jog Button).The cursor is at the right of the phone number.Enter or change the phone number, if necessary(see page 42).5Turn Jog Dial to choose “[PGM]”, and thenpress Jog Dial (or Jog Button).You hear a long confirmation beep and thename and number are stored.continued NEW 01SMITH JOHN1-201-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM GO BACK DIAL LONG DISTANCE PROGRAM ERASE CALLER IDENTER NAMESMITH JOHN_ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ SWITCH NUMBERSMITH JOHN12011234567_0123456789*# F P VIP PGM](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-77.png)
![78US Caller ID FeaturesNotes• If the area code is not entered, “PLEASE ENTER AREA CODE” will appearon the display, and you will not be able to store into the Phone Directory.Enter the area code. (see page 15)• Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of theprocedure.• If the number displayed in step 1 is not the one you should store, you canchange the number of digits of the phone number as described below.• If the phone is connected to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX), you may needto add an outside line access digit .Tips• When you select “[GO BACK]”, you can return to the previous set display bypressing Jog Dial. (If you’re at the base phone, press Jog Button.)• You may press (PROGRAM) instead of doing steps 4 and 5.To change the number of digits of the phonenumberIf the number of digits of the phone number in the Caller ID list isdifferent from the actual phone number, you need to adjust thenumber of digits of the phone number to call back or store into thePhone Directory.1While the phone number from the Caller ID list is displayed,press (#) repeatedly until the phone number with thecorrect number of digits appears on the display.Each time you press (#), the number of digits changes asfollows:When the home area code and the local area code donot matchUsing the Caller ID list (continued) NEW 01SMITH JOHN1-201-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM NEW 01SMITH JOHN201-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM NEW 01SMITH JOHN123-4567 7.04 4:53PM NEW 01SMITH JOHN1-123-4567 7.04 4:53PM](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-78.png)
![Additional Information86USSymptomYou hear five short errorbeeps when you press (TALK).You hear no dial tone.The phone does not connect atall, even though the numberyou dial is correct.The phone does not redialcorrectly.You cannot hear anything fromthe speakerphone.(LONG DIST. SAVER) does notdial out.Although the Long DistanceSaver function is set to“ACTIVE”, no access number isdialed.Even by pressing(LONG DIST. SAVER) , the longdistance call is not being madethrough the service provider ofthe registered access number.Remedy• Make sure you have set up the base phone correctly(page 10).• Move the cordless handset closer to the base phone.• Make sure the telephone line cord is securelyconnected to the telephone outlet.• Make sure the battery is fully charged (page 13).• Make sure the dialing mode is set correctly (page 12).• Make sure the dialed number is really the one youwant to dial.• During phone conversation, press (VOLUME)(+) onthe base phone to increase the speakerphone volume.• Make sure that the Long Distance Saver function is setto “ACTIVE” and the registered access number iscorrect (page 20).• Make sure that the registered access number is correct(page 20).• Make sure that the registered access number is correctand if the service provider needs any registrationbeforehand.• Make sure the display shows “[LONG DISTANCE]”when pressing (LONG DIST. SAVER) once, as thefunction is cancelled when pressing(LONG DIST. SAVER) a second time (“[LONGDISTANCE]” disappears from the display).TroubleshootingIf you’ve experienced any of the following difficulties while using yourphone, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.Making callsLong Distance Saver](https://usermanual.wiki/Sony-Group/SPPA9276/User-Guide-115070-Page-86.png)
