Sony CM-S1100 User manual

Operating Instructions
CM-S1100
CM-S2100
CM-S3100
Portable Single Band
PCS Telephone
3-862-804-11 (1)
80-68622-1
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Before operating your portable telephone, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
If your usage includes in-vehicle operation, it is recommended that you refer to the
Installation/Connections/Operation manual for the optional accessory kits.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
FCC CAUTION STATEMENT
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Owner’s record
The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are located on a
nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding
this product.
Model No.: __________________ Serial No.: _________________
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center or Factory Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only).
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only).
®
©1998 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction without written consent expressly
prohibited. Sony and Jog Dial are trademarks of Sony. Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice. Talk and standby times are subject to change.
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Rules and regulations
The U.S. Federal Communications
Commission and the Industry Canada
regulate PCS telephone service in their
respective countries. It is important for
you, the PCS telephone user, to observe
the applicable regulations when
operating your PCS telephone in either
country. In addition to these U.S. and
Canadian federal regulations, you may
be bound also by certain state,
provincial, territorial, and local rules and
regulations, as well as by your PCS
carrier’s tariff (the rates, terms, and
conditions of its service). If you wish to
use your PCS telephone in both the U.S.
and Canada, please consult with your
System Operator.
Furthermore, you should remember that
your PCS
telephone is a radiotelephone,
— i.e., it combines both wireline
technology, as used in your home or
office telephone system, and radio
technology — and that the scope of
regulations and precautions is therefore
broader than the scope of regulations
and precautions relating to wireline-
only telephone usage.
Some of the major points of
consideration are set out below. Please
note, however, that these “Rules and
Regulations" and "Safety Precautions”
sections do not constitute legal advice,
and are intended merely for general
information purposes. If you have
specific questions, please contact your
PCS carrier (System Operator).
License — If your home system is in the
U.S., you do not require a separate
license to operate your PCS telephone;
obtaining a PCS telephone access
number is sufficient to register you as a
user. If your home system is in Canada,
a separate license is required; your
carrier will assist you in the licensing
process. If you wish to use your PCS
telephone on both sides of the border,
please contact your PCS carrier (System
Operator).
Equipment modifications — The U.S.
Federal Communications Commission
has type-approved the model of PCS
telephone which you have purchased,
and has allocated a specific frequency
range for PCS service. No changes or
adjustments are to be made to your PCS
telephone.
The radio equipment shall be made
available for inspection upon request by
representatives of the FCC or licensees.
Denial of service — A PCS carrier may
deny service temporarily or terminate
service for violation of any government
regulations or violation of its tariff.
Privacy — As a telephone user, you have
come to assume a certain standard of
privacy when you place or receive a
telephone call via the traditional wireline
systems. However, because PCS
telephones utilize radio transmissions to
effect calls, the same standard cannot
always be assured. While it is unlawful
for any unauthorized person to divulge
or use any information obtained from
intercepting or “listening in on”
conversations intended for others, you
should not assume that your
conversation is completely secure.
Commercially available scanning
equipment can permit a third party to
monitor the radio channels used for PCS
telephone calls.
Interference — No person shall
interfere with, or cause interference to,
any radio communication or signal.
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government health agencies, and
industry, reviewed the available
research and developed this updated
Standard. In March 1993, the U.S.
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) proposed the adoption of this
updated Standard.
The design of your phone complies with
this updated Standard. Of course, if you
want to limit RF exposure even further
than the updated ANSI Standard, you
may choose to control the duration of
your calls and operate your phone in
the most power efficient manner.
Efficient phone operation
For your phone to operate at the lowest
power level consistent with satisfactory
call quality, please observe the
following guidelines:
Your phone has an extendable antenna;
extend it fully whenever possible for
maximum efficiency.
Hold the phone as you would any other
telephone. While speaking directly into
the mouthpiece, position the antenna up
and over your shoulder.
Do not hold the antenna when the
phone is in use. Holding the antenna
affects call quality and may cause the
phone to operate at a higher power level
than needed.
Antenna care and replacement
Do not use the phone with a damaged
antenna. If a damaged antenna comes
into contact with the skin, a minor burn
may result. Replace a damaged antenna
immediately. Take your phone to an
authorized service center for repair.
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT
For safe and efficient operation of
your phone, observe these guidelines.
Your PCS telephone uses digital Code
Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
technology. CDMA is a newer radio
frequency (RF) technology than the FM
technology that has been used for radio
communications for decades.
Your portable PCS telephone is a radio
transmitter and receiver. When the phone
is ON, it receives and sends out radio
frequency (RF) energy. The phone
operates in the frequency range of 1851
MHz to 1989 MHz. When you use your
phone, the PCS system handling your call
controls the power level at which your
phone transmits.
Power is transmitted as
a digitally coded waveform at a rate
varying from 100 Hz to 800 Hz. The
average power can range from about
0.01 µW to about 300 mW.
Exposure to radio frequency
energy
Research on health effects from RF
energy has focused for many years on
FM radio technology. That research and
studies regarding newer radio
technologies, such as CDMA, have
found no credible scientific evidence
that adverse health effects result from
the use of PCS telephones.
The Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in 1991,
and The American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) in 1992, updated the
1982 ANSI Standard for safety levels
with respect to human exposure to RF
energy. Over 120 scientists, engineers,
and physicians from universities,
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Use only the supplied or approved
antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could
impair call quality, damage the phone,
and violate FCC regulations.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use
of PCS telephones in the areas where you
drive. Always obey them. Also, when
using your phone while driving, please:
• pay full attention to driving;
• use hands-free operation, if available;
• pull off the road and park before
making or answering a call, if driving
conditions so require.
Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is
shielded from RF energy. However, RF
energy from PCS telephones may affect
some electronic equipment.
RF energy may affect improperly
installed or inadequately shielded
electronic operating and entertainment
systems in motor vehicles. Check with
the manufacturer or its representative to
determine if these systems are
adequately shielded from external RF
energy. You should also check with the
manufacturer of any equipment that has
been added to your vehicle.
Medical devices
Consult the manufacturer of any
personal medical devices (such as
pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.) to
determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in
obtaining this information.
Turn your phone OFF in health care
facilities when regulations posted in the
areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or
health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to
external RF energy.
Aircraft
Turn your phone OFF before boarding
any aircraft.
• Use it on the ground only with crew
permission.
• Do not use in the air.
To prevent possible interference with
aircraft systems, U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) regulations
require you to have permission from a
crew member to use your phone while
the plane is on the ground. To prevent
interference with
aircraft communication
systems, FCC regulations prohibit using
your phone while the plane is in the air.
Children
Do not allow children to play with your
phone. It is not a toy. Children could
hurt themselves or others (by poking
themselves or others in the eye with the
antenna, for example). Children also
could damage the phone or make calls
that increase your telephone bill.
Blasting areas
To avoid interfering with blasting
operations, turn your unit OFF when in
a “blasting area” or in areas posted:
“Turn off two-way radio.” Construction
crews often use remote control RF
devices to set off explosives.
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Potentially explosive atmospheres
Turn your phone OFF when in any area
with a potentially explosive
atmosphere. It is rare, but your phone or
its accessories could generate sparks.
Sparks in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily
injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive
atmosphere are often, but not always,
clearly marked. They include fueling
areas such as gas stations; below deck on
boats; fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities; areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust, or metal powders; and any
other area where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine.
Do not transport or store flammable gas,
liquid, or explosives in the compartment
of your vehicle which contains your
phone or accessories.
In the United States, vehicles using
liquefied petroleum gas (such as
propane or butane) must comply with
the National Fire Protection Standard
(NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard,
contact the National Fire Protection
Association, One Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication
Sales Division.
In Canada, vehicles using liquefied
petroleum gas (such as propane or
butane) must comply with the Canadian
Gas Association (CAN/CGS-B149.2).
For a copy of this standard, contact the
Canadian Standards Association, 178
Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, ON M9W 1R3,
Attn: Standard Sales Department.
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Basic
Operations Getting StartedQuick Ways
to Make Calls
Advanced
Features
Additional
Information
Table of contents
Rules and regulations ................................................................ 3
Safety precautions ...................................................................... 4
Unpacking your phone .............................................................. 8
Looking at your phone ............................................................ 10
Charging the battery pack ....................................................... 13
Turning the phone on............................................................... 16
Using the Jog Dial™ navigator ............................................... 17
Making calls .............................................................................. 18
Receiving calls ........................................................................... 20
Storing phone numbers in the Phone Book .......................... 22
Calling from the Phone Book .................................................. 28
Searching the Phone Book ....................................................... 30
Calling from the Calls List....................................................... 33
Sending DTMF signals from the Phone Book ...................... 35
About the Features menu ........................................................ 36
Adjusting the volume .............................................................. 38
Checking and setting the timers ............................................. 42
Using the Directory .................................................................. 44
Miscellaneous extra features ................................................... 50
Setting security options ........................................................... 53
Setting display options ............................................................ 58
Adjusting network settings ..................................................... 62
Using the Short Messaging Service........................................ 67
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 74
List of menu items .................................................................... 75
Specifications............................................................................. 77
Glossary ..................................................................................... 78
Index ........................................................................................... 81
Getting Started
Basic
Operations
Quick Ways
to Make Calls
Advanced
Features
Additional
Information
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Carefully unpack your phone and check the contents using this list.
If there is something missing, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Portable Single Band QN-003BPLH Hi-Cap Li-Ion
PCS Telephone (1) Battery Pack (1)
Hand Strap (1) QN-001AC AC Adapter (1)
Unpacking your phone
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Getting Started
Attaching the hand strap
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Looking at your phone
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Getting Started
For further information, refer to the page numbers indicated in parentheses ( ).
9Microphone
0Battery pack release tab (13)
Slide up to remove the battery pack.
!¡ Battery pack (13)
!™
END
button (17, 18, 20)
Press to end calls. Also cancels
operations and returns the phone to
standby mode.
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PWR
(power) button (16)
Press to turn the phone on or off.
!¢ Connector (14)
Use to connect the phone to either
the AC adapter, a cigarette lighter
adapter, a desktop charger, or a
hands-free car kit.
Telephone
1Antenna (16)
2Earpiece
3Display (12)
4
SEND
button (18 to 20)
Press to make outgoing calls and to
receive incoming calls.
5Jog Dial™ navigator (17)
Push and turn for menu navigation
and for changing settings on
menus. In this manual, the icon
indicates that you should push the
Jog Dial™ navigator in towards the
center of the phone.
6(message) button (68)
Press to access messages.
7
CLR
(clear) button (17, 18, 36)
Press to clear the last or all entered
digits on the display, or to exit the
current mode of operation.
8Number buttons, 0 to 9, and
/buttons (18, 22, 29)
Use the number buttons to enter
letters and numbers. Press and hold
a number button, 0 to 9, for touch
dialing. Use the / buttons
to move the cursor to the right or
left when you are entering letters.
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5(roam) icon (62)
Appears when you are roaming
outside your home service area.
6(message) icon (67)
Appears when you have new text
or voice mail messages pending.
The icon flashes if the new message
is urgent.
7(battery) icon (14, 15)
Shows the approximate amount of
charge power remaining in the
battery pack. Recharge the battery
pack before it is fully discharged.
8Character display
Prompts various actions, and then
displays the results. It also shows
phone numbers and names.
888
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Display
The top row of the display contains icons that inform you of the current status of
your phone. The bottom four rows of the display are for text such as phone numbers,
names, and operational prompts. Each row displays a maximum of 12 characters.
1Short character display
Shows settings such as the number
of the currently displayed Features
menu, as well as Phone Book and
Calls List memory locations.
2(in-use) / (out-of-service)
icon (16, 18, 20)
The in-use icon appears during a
call. A slash through the in-use icon
appears when no signal is received.
You cannot make or receive calls
when the out-of-service icon is
visible.
3(digital) icon
Appears when your phone is
receiving a signal.
4(signal strength) icon (16)
Tells you the approximate strength
of the signal being received.
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Getting Started
Charge the battery before using the phone. A new battery is not fully charged. To
charge the battery, attach the battery pack to the handset, then connect the supplied
AC adapter.
Attaching the battery pack
1Hook the battery pack onto
the bottom of the phone 1,
and ease the battery pack
down 2.
2Attach the battery pack by
pressing down firmly on the
thumb indent.
To remove the battery pack
1Push the battery pack release
tab upwards.
2Lift up the top of the battery
pack 1, and pull it out 2.
Charging the battery pack
1
2
2
1
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Charging the battery
Connect the AC adapter to the phone and the other end to a standard 120V AC outlet
as illustrated below. The charging time is about 5 hours.
You can charge the battery pack with the phone turned on, but charging will take
longer.
When the power is turned on
The letters “CH” are shown in the upper left corner of the
standby display, and flashes. This indicates that the battery
pack is being charged.
When the battery pack is fully charged, the letters “FCH” appear
instead, and stops flashing.
When the power is turned off
The message “Battery is Charging” is displayed, and flashes.
When the battery pack is fully charged, the message “Charging is
Complete” is displayed, and stops flashing.
Notes
• If you make or receive a call when the battery pack is not charged sufficiently, the call will be
cut off. In that case, you will hear an alarm, indicating that the battery is low.
• You can turn on the phone without the battery pack, but you cannot make or receive a call,
even if you connect the AC adapter to an AC outlet.
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Charging is
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Power is OFF
to an AC outlet
display
to the connector on the phone (the
thumb indent should face upwards)
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Getting Started
Notes on charging
• When you charge the battery pack, avoid:
– charging for long periods of time, since this reduces battery life.
– charging in temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
– charging the battery in direct sunlight or in places with high humidity
(such as a bathroom).
• Do not use any battery pack other than the one specified in these instructions.
• It is normal for the battery pack to become warm during charging or after use.
• The supplied AC adapter is not intended to be serviced. In the event of a
malfunction, it should be replaced.
Notes on the battery pack
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire or short-circuit it. Doing so may cause
the battery pack to leak or get hot, which could cause personal injury.
• Do not try to disassemble the battery pack.
Checking the battery
Battery life
When the phone is:
In standby mode: Approximately 66 hours
In use continuously: Approximately 4 hours
The battery life varies depending on factors such as network settings and signal
strength.
Battery condition
The battery icon indicates the battery level as follows (when the power is on):
Note that the battery icon displays the approximate charge level and that the
consumption may vary depending on conditions of use, such as ambient
temperature, network coverage, and usage patterns.
When the battery is empty
The battery icon flashes and a warning message is displayed. A beep sounds,
indicating that the battery is low. Shortly thereafter, the phone turns off. Recharge
the battery as soon as possible.
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To use your phone, the power must be turned on. It is preferable
to extend the antenna, since this maximizes signal strength and
minimizes interference.
Extending the antenna
Hold the end of the antenna and pull up until fully extended.
To retract the antenna
Push the antenna down until it is fully retracted.
Turning the power on
Hold down
PWR
for about one second. A beep sounds and the
phone starts searching for a signal.
When the phone has found a service signal, the standby display
appears. Now the phone is ready to use.
To check the signal strength
The signal strength icon indicates various levels of signal strength. It is best to make calls
when the signal is strong, although calls can be made when the signal strength is weak.
If you are out of the service area
The out-of-service icon ( ) appears, and the phone searches for a
service signal.
If a signal cannot be found, the phone enters power save mode.
It will “wake up” automatically at intervals (based on carrier
network settings) to search for a service signal.
Turning the power off
Hold down
PWR
for about one second. The following display
appears briefly, then the phone turns off.
Turning the phone on
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Getting Started
The Jog Dial™ navigator makes it easy to
navigate from one menu to another.
Choosing a menu item
To choose a menu item, push the Jog Dial™ navigator. The flashing arrow ( ) on the
display indicates the item you can select by pushing . As illustrated below, if you
push on the standby display, you will go to the Features menu. If you push
again, you will go to the Sounds menu.
As shown below, if you enter digits on the standby display, the word “Options” appears
at the bottom of the display, preceded by . Push to access the Options menu.
To go back
If you want to go back to the previous display, press
CLR
. If you want to return to
the standby display, either press
END
or hold down
CLR
.
Scrolling through menu items
To scroll through menu items, turn the Jog Dial™ navigator when the icon
appears. The up ( ) and down ( ) arrows on the display indicate the available
scrollable direction. For example, if you turn within the Sounds menu, you will
scroll through the submenu items, as follows:
On the leftmost display, is not shown. This indicates that you cannot scroll up.
(Jog Dial™
navigator)
Using the Jog Dial™ navigator
FEATURES
Sounds
Timers
Directory
F-1
SOUNDS
Ringer Vol
Mute/UnMute
Keybeep Vol
F11
My Phone
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123-456-7890
:Options /
OPTIONS
Find Number
Send
Save
SOUNDS
Ringer Vol
Mute/UnMute
Keybeep Vol
F11
SOUNDS
Ringer Vol
Mute/UnMute
Keybeep Vol
F12
SOUNDS
Mute/UnMute
Keybeep Vol
EarpieceVol
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You can call any number up to 32 digits from
within a service area. The out-of-service icon ( )
indicates that you are outside the service area.
In the following example, the phone number to be called is 123-456-7890.
1Use the number buttons to enter the
number.
The following display appears. If you enter the wrong
digit, press
CLR
to back up. To clear all entered digits,
press
END
or hold down
CLR
to return to the standby
display.
2Press
SEND
to dial.
The phone dials the number you have entered.
The icon appears.
When the call is connected, the call timer appears and
displays the elapsed call time.
3Press
END
to end the call when you are
finished.
The icon disappears, and the final elapsed call time
flashes for 10 seconds.
The standby display automatically reappears.
Making calls
123-456-7890
:Options
Calling...
123-456-7890
Time: 0:01
123-456-7890
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Number buttons
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Basic
Operations
Tips
• When dialing, you can insert a pause to attach a DTMF (Dual Tone Multiple Frequency)
number to the number you are calling (see page 35 for a description of DTMF).
• If Auto-Hyphen is turned on, the phone number is hyphenated automatically as you enter
the digits (see page 59).
• If Minute Alert is turned on, a beep sounds 10 seconds before every full minute throughout
the call (see page 43).
• Enhanced voice privacy is indicated by the message “–P–” displayed in the upper left corner
of the LCD (see page 64). This feature is carrier-dependent.
To adjust the earpiece volume during a call
Turn up to increase the volume.
Turn down to decrease the volume.
Tip
In addition, you can adjust the volume using the Sounds menu (see page 40).
To mute/unmute the microphone during a call
Push and hold .
Tip
In addition, you can mute the microphone using the Sounds menu (see page 38).
To redial the last number
On the standby display, press
SEND
. The number you dialed last is redialed
automatically.
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You can receive calls as long as the out-of-service
icon ( ) is not displayed. The icon indicates
that you are outside the service area.
When you receive a call, the ringer sounds and “Incoming Call”
flashes.
Note
If you turn off the ringer volume (see page 38), you will not hear
the ringer sound. The message “–Ringer Off–” is displayed
on the standby display.
1Press
SEND
to answer the call.
When the call is connected, the call timer appears and
displays the elapsed call time.
2Press
END
to end the call when you are
finished.
The icon disappears and the final elapsed call time
flashes for 10 seconds.
The standby display automatically reappears.
Tips
• Using the Jog Dial™ navigator, you can adjust the earpiece volume or mute the microphone
during a call (see page 19).
• Enhanced voice privacy is indicated by the message “–P–” displayed in the upper left corner
of the LCD (see page 64). This feature is carrier-dependent.
• If Any Key Answ is turned on, you can answer the call by pressing any button except
PWR
(see page 52).
Receiving calls
Incoming
Call
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