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    3-221-214-12 (1) 2-Line Cordless Telephone Operating Instructions US SPP-IM977 ©2000 Sony Corporation
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    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-IM977 Serial No 2US
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    the product. 11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a qualified service personnel when some service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric
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    to maintain uninterrupted service. 7. If trouble is experienced with this equipment (SPP-IM977), 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
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    modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
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    3: Preparing the battery pack 17 Step 4: Entering the area code 20 Identifying the parts Basics 24 Making calls 28 Redialing 29 Making another call while talking 30 Receiving calls 33 Receiving a call while talking Telephone Features 34 Speed dialing 34 Storing phone numbers and names
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    60 Using "Caller ID with call waiting" service 61 Using visual message waiting service Additional Information 63 Mounting the base phone on a wall 64 Carrying the handset by the belt clip 65 Notes on power sources 66 Maintenance 67 Troubleshooting 70 Specifications 71 Index Back cover LIMITED
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    including finding the best location for the base phone. Base phone Handset Step 3 (pages 14 to 15) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset and charge it for more than 12 hours. Step 4 (pages 17 to 19) Finally, enter the area code to use the Caller ID service. That's it! 8US Getting Started
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    you have received the following items in the package. If anything is missing, contact your local Sony dealer. Getting Started AC power adaptor (AC-T128) Base phone Handset Telephone line cords (3) Wall bracket for base phone Rechargeable battery pack (BP-T23) Belt clip Getting Started 9US
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    best location Where you place the base phone affects the reception quality of the handset. Away from noise sources such as a move base phone away from other noise sources. • The cordless telephone operates at a frequency that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs; the base phone should
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    page 63. To connect the base phone to a single outlet having two lines 3 Hook the cord. To an AC outlet To DC IN 9V 2 AC power adaptor (supplied AC-T128) DATA jack 1 Telephone line cord (supplied) To L1/L1+L2 To the telephone outlet 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the L1/L1+L2
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    Step 2: Setting up the base phone (continued) To connect the base phone to two separate outlets 3 Hook the cord. To an AC outlet To DC IN 9V 2 AC power adaptor (supplied AC-T128) To the telephone outlets To L1/L1+L2 Line 1 Telephone line cord (supplied) 1 Telephone line cord (supplied) DATA
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    telephone outlet is not modular, contact your telephone service company for assistance. L1 • L1 is the first phone line connected to center pair of wires. L2 is the second phone the telephone line cord to the L2 jack. SPP-IM977 To DATA Computer or FAX Choose the dialing mode For the telephone to
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    . You can place it with either side facing up. The CHARGE lamp lights up when the handset is properly seated on the charge terminals of the base phone. Charge the 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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    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-T23 rechargeable battery pack. Note Battery life may vary depending on usage condition and ambient temperature. continued
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    ) for use as a handset spare battery pack. 1 Open the battery compartment lid of the base phone. BP-T23 2 Insert the battery pack (with contacts facing down) into the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery compartment lid. The SPARE BATTERY lamp lights up. Charge the battery pack for more than
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    by 10-digit dialing (area code + number), you can register up to 5 local area codes with this telephone to take advantage of this system. See "To enter the local area code (For 10 digits phone number users)" on page 18. Case␣ 2. If 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is required for all local
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    keys. 4 Press (PGM). You will hear a long confirmation beep. 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). If a call does not
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    Getting Started 4 Select the number ("#1" to "#5") to enter the local area code by turning Jog Dial. 5 Press Jog Dial. "ENTER AREA CODE" appears on the display. 6 Enter three digits of the local area code using the dialing keys. 7 Press (PGM). You will hear a long confirmation beep. Notes • If the
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    Identifying the parts Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Base Phone 1 2 qf 3 4 qg 5 6 qh qj 7 qk 8 ql call on hold. 20US Getting Started 9 CHARGE lamp (p. 14) Lights while the battery is being charged. 0 MIC (microphone) qa MUTING button (p. 27) Mutes your voice
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    (p. 32, 60) Switches to a second call if you have "call waiting" service, or lets you make a new call. wd OFF button (p. 27) Allows you to disconnect the call. wf INTERCOM button (p. 45) Lets you talk by using the base phone and handset. wg Hook for AC power adaptor cord (p. 11) wh DC IN
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    (p. 45) Lets you talk by using the base phone and handset. 6 HOLD button (p. 25) Puts a call on hold. 7 Battery compartment (p. 14) 8 TONE button (p. 25) 60) Switches to a second call if you have "call waiting" service, or lets you make a new call. qd Dialing keys (p. 24) qf # button (p.
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    button (p. 28, 38) Redials the last number called/ inserts a pause in the dialing sequence. qh PGM (program) button (p. 17, 37) Used to store numbers in Phone Directory. qj Microphone qk I (HEADSET) jack (p. 25, 30, 64) ql VOL (volume) switch (p. 25) Adjusts the
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    and the line button on the base phone double flashes in succession. If "CHANNEL SEARCHING..." appears on the display, move closer to the base phone. 3 Dial the phone number. 4 When you're done talking, press (OFF) or replace the handset on the base phone. The display and the LINE 1 or LINE 2 button
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    line, the hold will be automatically released and you will be able to resume conversation on that phone. • The LINE 1 or LINE 2 button on the handset double flashes in succession, when the base phone is used. If you press (LINE 1) or (LINE 2) whichever button is flashing, you can talk to the base
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    recommended that you fully charge the battery before the next usage. If you have a spare battery You can replace the battery pack without disconnecting the call during a conversation. To replace the battery pack, perform the following procedure. 1 Press (HOLD) on the handset. The call is on hold and
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    or LINE 2 button on the base phone double flashes in succession and the display on the base phone shows "HANDSET IN USE", when the handset is used. If you press (LINE phone has been placed close to a wall, you may find that the volume drops suddenly. This is due to a circuit in the telephone
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    cannot be redialed. Tip The number to be redialed is the last number dialed either on the handset or on the base phone. To check the phone number before redialing While either the handset or base phone is not in use, press (REDIAL/PAUSE). The last number dialed is displayed for five seconds. To
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    on line 2 while talking on line 1 1 Press (HOLD) while talking. The line 1 is put on hold and the LINE 1 button flashes slowly. 2 Press (LINE 2). 3 Dial a phone number for the second party. Now you can talk to the second party on line 2. 4 To put on hold line 2 and resume the conversation on
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    IN USE" appears on the display of the base phone and the line button on the base phone double flashes in succession. 2 When you're done talking, press (OFF) or replace the handset on the (FLASH/CALL WAITING) base phone. The display and the LINE 1 or LINE 2 button go off. Receiving calls
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    a call (see page 52) or when another call comes in by "call waiting" service. • the ringer sound changes to a higher tone if the call matches the number stored on speed dialing keys or in the Phone Directory (memory match function; see page 52). Receiving calls through the speakerphone When you
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    return to the first caller. * You need to subscribe to the service from your telephone company. Note Even when you set the L1 or L2 RINGER LEVEL switch on the base phone to OFF, the handset will ring when the ringer of the handset is turned on (see page 43). Tips • To inform you of
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    will flash. • If another call comes in while talking on the handset, a ringer tone will be heard once through the handset and the corresponding line button on the handset will flash. At this time, the base phone will ring and the corresponding line button will flash normally. You can talk with two
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    Telephone Features Speed dialing You can dial with a touch of a few keys by storing a phone number on a dialing key. Storing phone numbers and names (VOLUME) Example: to store "SONY" "123-4567". 1 Press (PGM). "PROGRAM" appears on the display. 2 Press (SPEED DIAL). "ENTER 0 TO 9" appears on the
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    6, press (VOLUME)(--) to erase it. Then enter the correct name or number. SONY 1234567 1234567890123456 12 To store a number to be dialed via Private Branch Exchange (PBX) Before entering a phone number in step 6 above, do as follows: 1 Entertheoutsidelineaccessdigit(e.g.,9). 2 Press (REDIAL/PAUSE
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    speed dialing When not making a call with the base phone, press (SPEED DIAL) and then one of the dialing keys ((0) to (9)). The number stored on the key appears on the display for five seconds. To dial the number, press (LINE 1) or (LINE 2) while the number is displayed. 36US Telephone Features
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    by scrolling through the Phone Directory, in which up to 50 phone numbers can be stored. Storing phone numbers and names Example: to store "SONY" "123-4567". Turn Press 1 Press (PGM). (Be sure not to press (LINE 1) and (LINE 2).) DIRECTORY AREA RINGER Telephone Features If "DIRECTORY" is
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    as one digit. When the phone number of 17 digits or more has been entered, the phone number appears in two lines. SONY 1234567 1234567890123456 12 6 Press will be displayed. You cannot store the phone number. To store another phone number, erase one of the stored phone numbers (see page 40). • Do
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    in "Making calls from the Phone Directory" on page 40. SONY 1234567 2 Press Jog Dial Dial. The cursor flashes at the last digit of the phone number. 6 Turn Jog Dial down to erase the name and/or the number is changed. SONY 1234567 SMITH 1234567 Tip When the phone number of 17 digits or more has
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    : Turn Jog Dial up or down. To search by entering the initial character: Press the dialing key of the desired character, then turn Jog Dial. SONY 1234567 3 PressJogDial. DIAL EDIT ERASE 1234567 40US Telephone Features 4 Press Jog Dial again. The phone number will be dialed.
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    t t Telephone Features Tips • You may press (LINE 1) or (LINE 2) to make a call instead of doing • Alphabetical order: ABC...XYZ y symbols y * y # y 0 - 9 • Initial character: To search for "SONY" for example, press (7) and then turn Jog Dial to search through the names starting with P, Q, R, S or
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    Setting the ringer type You can select a ringer type of the handset from four type. Turn Press 1 Press (PGM). 2 Turn Jog Dial up to make "RINGER" flash. DIRECTORY AREA keys ((1) to (4)) to select a ringer type. You will hear the corresponding ringer tone. 7 Press (OFF). 42US Telephone Features
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    When "RINGER" is set to "RINGER OFF" The handset won't ring. You can still make calls, and also receive calls if another telephone connected to the same line rings to inform you on incoming calls. To turn the ringer on again Follow the instructions described in "Setting the ringer type" on page 42
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    to the caller through the speakerphone. 44US Tip While talking through the speakerphone on the base phone (or handset), if you press (LINE 1) or (LINE 2) which is flashing on the handset (or base phone), you can talk to the base phone (or handset) and to the line connected. Telephone Features
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    a person at the handset presses (INTERCOM), you can talk with each other. "INTERCOM" appears on the display and the INTERCOM lamp on the base phonelightsup . When you are done talking or if no one answers the phone Press (OFF) on the base phone. Telephone Features continued Telephone Features 45US
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    phone or handset, you cannot make an intercom call. If you press (INTERCOM), you will hear a busy tone. Tips • You can receive an intercom call on the handset phone even when the L1 or L2 RINGER LEVEL switch on the base phone is set to OFF. The base phone and only the base phone rings at a low
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    can talk between the base phone and the handset. 3 Press (LINE 1) or (LINE 2) which is flashing on the handset to talk to the caller with the handset. "TALK" appears on the display of the handset. If no one answers the phone Press (OFF) on the base phone. Telephone Features Tips • You can receive
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    on the display of the base phone. If no one answers the phone Press (OFF) on the handset. Tip You can receive an intercom call on the base phone even when the L1 or L2 RINGER LEVEL switch on the base phone is set to OFF. The base phone will ring at a low level. 48US Telephone Features
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    on two lines at the same time and you can also talk on one line, the handset and the base phone at the same time. Making another call while talking You can talk with two parties at . Now you can talk to both parties. (LINE 1) (LINE 2) (OFF) Telephone Features continued Telephone Features 49US
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    (LINE 1) or (LINE 2), for the line you want. (The other line is kept on hold.) Tip During a three-way conference, you cannot use "call waiting" service even if you press (FLASH/CALL WAITING) or (FLASH). 50US Telephone Features
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    Telephone Features Switching conference from the handset to the base phone 1 Press (HOLD) on the handset to put both lines on hold. The LINE 1 and LINE 2 buttons on the handset and the base phone flash. 2 Press (CONF) on the base phone to resume the conversation. Switching conference from the base
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    service. The name of this service may vary depending on your telephone company. To use this feature, be sure to enter your home area code (see page 17). When you receive a call The phone phone number may not match the number you use to call the extension. Tips • Even if the ringer of the handset
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    Caller ID list You can look through the Caller ID list to check the phone number and/or name of the calls received on the handset's display. Note that the display on the base phone shows the current caller's phone number and/or name only, and you cannot view the caller ID list on
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    be replaced by the new data, so the calls are counted as only one call. Erasing data from the Caller ID list Old data will be erased automatically when a 21st call comes in, but you can also manually erase unnecessary data one by one or erase the entire list. To erase the phone
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    To erase the entire list at once 1 Display any Caller ID data. SMITH JOHN 1-201-123-4567 2 Press Jog Dial. DIAL PGM ERASE 1-201-123-4567 3 Turn Jog Dial up to make "ERASE" flash and press Jog Dial. ERASE NO YES ALL 1-201-123-4567 4 Turn Jog Dial up to make "ALL" flash, then press Jog Dial.
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    . • If the phone is connected to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX), you may not be able to call back from the Caller ID list because an outside line access digit is necessary. • When neither line is in use, line 1 is automatically connected in step 3. If you want to select the line manually, press
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    the number displayed in step 1 is not the one you should store, you can change the number of digits of the phone number as described on page 58. • If the phone is connected to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX), you may need to add an outside line access digit. Caller ID Features continued
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    list (continued) To change the number of digits of the phone number If the number of digits of the phone number in the Caller ID list is different from the actual phone number, you need to adjust the number of digits of the phone number to call back or store into the PhoneDirectory . 1 While
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    JOHN 201-123-4567 SMITH JOHN 1-123-4567 SMITH JOHN 1-201-123-4567 SMITH JOHN 123-4567 2 Continue the operation to call or store the phone number with the correct number of digits (pages 56 and 57). Notes • You needto adjustthe number of digits each time you call back from the
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    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" in order to use this service. Even though you may have already subscribed to "Caller
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    . For details on the availability of this service, please ask your telephone company. If the MESSAGES lamp remains flashing If this lamp does not go off (e.g. When you retrieve your messages with other phones), you can go off the lamp manually. To go off the MESSAGES lamp 1 Press (PGM)onthehandset
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    lock out the stutter service if your telephone company is in FSK service. When you move or change your telephone company, you need to perform the following procedure. The phone will returns to ready state for either FSK or stutter dial tone voice mail recognition. To reset this phone 1 Press (PGM
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    , and hook the cords. 3 Attach the wall bracket to the center of the base phone. Align the f marks of the wall bracket with those of the base phone. 4 Plug the telephone line cord(s) to the telephone outlet(s), and hook the base phone to the wall plate. 5 Plug the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet
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    While pressing the back of the belt clip, pull the sides one by one until the tabs come off from the holes. Note Remove the belt clip carefully to avoid breaking your fingernails. Using the headset You can talk on handset without using your hands by connecting Sony TL-HD1 headset (optional) to the
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    performance. • If you do not use the handset for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from the handset after charging for more than 12 hours, and base phone after charging for more than 24 hours when you have a spare battery. This maintains battery life. On power failure During a power
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    such as alcohol or benzine as they may damage the finish of the cabinet. • If the charge terminals of the base phone and 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. 66US Additional Information
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    If you've experienced any of the following difficulties while using your phone, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Making calls Symptom Remedy You hear five short error • Make sure you have
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    you use the intercom from the base phone, and the base phone does not ring when you use the intercom from the handset. • The battery may be weak. Charge the battery for more than 12 hours (page 14). • Move the handset closer to the base phone. • Place the base phone away from noise sources (page 10
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    subscribed to visual message waiting service (page 61). • If you move or change your telephone company, reset this phone (page 62). The CHARGE lamp does not light up when you place the handset to charge. • Wipe the charge terminals of the base phone and the handset with a soft cloth for better
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    See page 9. Handset Power source Rechargeable battery pack BP-T23 Battery charging time Approx. 12 hours Battery life Standby: Approx Approx. 268 g (approx. 9.5 oz), battery included Base phone Power source DC 9V from AC power adaptor AC-T128 Battery charging time Approx. 24 hours Dimensions Approx
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    Index A Adjusting volume handset volume 25, 30 speaker volume 27, 32 Area code 17 B Battery pack charging 14 duration 15 Belt clip 64 C Call waiting service 30, 60 Caller ID 52 Caller ID list 53 calling back 56 memory match function 52 storing in Phone Directory 57 Caller ID with call waiting 60
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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 station. Sony Corporation Printed in China
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Operating Instructions
SPP-IM977
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2-Line Cordless
Telephone