Radio Shack 43-786, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 786 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment TAD 1026 Digital Answering System Telephone with Dual Announcements 43 786 fm Page 1 Monday August 16 1999 8 02 AM ...

Page 2: ...laying an out going message then recording the call er s message or just playing an announcement without recording a mes sage And when the TAD s memory is full it switches automatically to just play ing an announcement Voice Time Day Stamp announces the time and day when each message was recorded Two Way Recording lets you record both sides of your phone conversation Call Message Counter shows the...

Page 3: ...your home or office Telephone Features Priority Memory Dialing lets you store a phone number in one of three memory locations and call that number with the touch of a button 10 Indirect Memory Locations let you quickly dial frequently called num bers Flash sends an electronic switchhook signal for specialized telephone services such as Call Waiting Privacy lets you talk to someone else in the room...

Page 4: ...n the label on the bot tom of the TAD If you are using more than one phone or other device on the line add up all the RENs If the total is more than five or three in rural areas your phone s might not ring and your TAD might not answer If ringer operation is impaired remove a device from the line FCC STATEMENT Your TAD complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules You must upon request provide the FCC Regist...

Page 5: ...DIAL 12 Using FLASH 12 Using PRIVACY 13 Using HOLD 13 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line 14 Memory Dialing 14 Storing a Number in Memory 14 Entering a Pause 15 Dialing a Stored Number 15 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers 15 Chain Dialing Service Numbers 16 TAD Operation 17 Recording the Outgoing Messages 17 Setting the Number of Rings 18 Setting the TAD to Answer Calls 18 To Answer and Record 18 T...

Page 6: ...gh 21 Changing the CBT Code 22 Changing the Remote Operation Security Code 22 Remote Operation 24 Remote Answer On 24 Using Remote Commands 25 Troubleshooting 26 Resetting the TAD 26 Care and Maintenance 27 The FCC Wants You to Know 28 Lightning 28 43 786 fm Page 6 Monday August 16 1999 8 02 AM ...

Page 7: ...tacts firmly onto the battery then place the battery into the compart illustration ment A1 A2 CL and 0 alternately appear 3 Replace the cover When the battery is low and needs re placing Lo appears on the display Be sure the AC adapter s cord is plugged in so you do not lose the TAD s stored in formation then replace the battery Caution Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly MOUNTING THE T...

Page 8: ...he base 2 Plug the modular cord s other end into a modular phone line jack 3 Plug one end of the supplied coiled cord into the jack on the left side of the TAD 1026 Plug the other end into the handset s jack and place the handset on the TAD 4 Insert the supplied adapter s barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on the back of the TAD Then plug the adapter s other end into a standard AC outlet When you fir...

Page 9: ...side of the TAD 1026 Plug the other end into the handset s jack 6 Insert the supplied adapter s barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on the top of the TAD Then plug the adapter s other end into a standard AC outlet When you first connect power the TAD beeps once and the message counter counts up from 0 to 10 Then the TAD beeps A1 A2 CL and 0 alternately appear to indicate that no outgoing messages are ...

Page 10: ...oiled cord into the jack on the left side of the TAD 1026 Plug the other end into the handset s jack 6 Insert the supplied adapter s barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on the top of the TAD Then plug the adapter s other end into a standard AC outlet When you first connect power the TAD beeps once and the message counter counts up from 0 to 10 Then the TAD beeps A1 A2 CL and 0 alternately appear to in...

Page 11: ...y and time of the call with each phone message Follow these steps to set the current day and time Notes To avoid having to reset the time if AC power is lost we recommend you install a backup battery before you set the day and time See In stalling the Backup Battery on Page 7 If you do not complete each step within 8 seconds the TAD stops setting and announces the day and time Start again from Ste...

Page 12: ... move forward to the desired minute 7 Press STOP T SET to confirm the settings The TAD announces the day and time and CL disappears To check the current day time at any time press STOP T SET SETTING THE RINGER S VOLUME To adjust the ringer s volume set OFF LO HI to HI for a noisy room such as a kitchen or LO for a quiet room such as a bedroom If you do not want to be disturbed by a ringing phone s...

Page 13: ...one lines or noisy areas To increase the handset s volume set RECEIVER VOL to HI If the volume is too loud set RECEIVER VOL to LOW Note To adjust the speaker volume see Screening Calls on Page 21 USING REDIAL You can quickly dial the last number di aled When you hear a dial tone simply press REDIAL Notes The redial memory holds up to 32 digits so you can easily redial long distance as well as loca...

Page 14: ...the current call USING PRIVACY To talk with someone else in the room without the person on the other end of the phone hearing your conversation press PRIVACY The indicator lights The person on the other end cannot hear you but you can hear them Press PRIVACY again to resume your phone conversation The indicator turns off USING HOLD To temporarily put a call on hold without disconnecting it press H...

Page 15: ...o P 2 Dial the service s main number 3 When the service answers press TONE Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals 4 After you complete the call hang up the handset The phone automati cally resets to the pulse mode MEMORY DIALING You can store emergency phone num bers or phone numbers you most fre quently call in the three priority memory locations for one touch dialing You can st...

Page 16: ... the bottom of the base and write the person s or company s name next to the appropriate loca tion number Use a pencil in case you need to change the number lat er 6 To store more phone numbers re turn the handset to the cradle and repeat Steps 1 5 or press FLASH then follow Steps 2 5 Entering a Pause In some telephone systems you must dial an access code 9 for example and wait for a second dial t...

Page 17: ...oose to test the stored number make the test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods Also remain on the line to ex plain the reason for your call Chain Dialing Numbers For a quick recall of numbers for special services such as alternate long dis tance or bank by phone store each group of numbers in its own memory lo cation To use the stored special service ...

Page 18: ...ng information about an upcoming event Be sure the an nouncement clearly states that the caller cannot leave a message If the TAD 1026 s memory becomes full it will automatically switch from OGM1 to OGM2 and play OGM2 for any new calls Note The maximum length for each out going message is 32 seconds As you record the display counts down the re maining recording time 1 To record an OGM1 message hol...

Page 19: ...age plays SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS The ring select switch on the back of the TAD controls how long the TAD waits before it answers a call Slide the switch to the appropriate position 2 The TAD answers after two rings 4 The TAD answers after four rings 7 The TAD answers after seven rings T S Toll Saver If there are new mes sages the TAD answers after two rings Otherwise the TAD answers after fou...

Page 20: ...now set to answer calls us ing the OGM2 message without record ing callers messages To turn off the TAD 1026 s answering system so it does not answer calls press ANSWER again OF appears for a few seconds and the ANSWER indicator turns off RECORDING INCOMING MESSAGES The maximum incoming message re cording length is 60 seconds When a re cording reaches 55 seconds the TAD beeps once to notify the ca...

Page 21: ...not stop playing the outgoing message If this happens press on the keypad or STOP T SET If you do not want to take the call do not pick up the phone and let the TAD finish recording the caller s message To adjust the volume slide VOLUME on the side of the TAD PLAYING MESSAGES The display shows the total number of messages If there are new messages the power indicator also flashes until all new mes...

Page 22: ...ed message plays To skip to the next message during play back press CODE once The next re corded message plays To pause while listening to messages press PLAY PS pause appears on the display To resume playback press PLAY again within 60 seconds Otherwise the TAD beeps twice stops playback and dis plays the total number of messages To stop playback at any time press STOP T SET The TAD beeps and res...

Page 23: ...s STOP T SET when you finish the memo The TAD beeps once and the message number indicator increases by one The memo is stored along with the in coming messages To hear the memo simply play back your messages RECORDING A CONVERSATION You can record both sides of a conver sation on any phone connected to the same phone line as the TAD Note It is illegal in some areas to record a conversation without...

Page 24: ...he CBT Code The CBT code is preset to 168 but you can change it by following these steps Note Be sure to set each digit within 8 seconds Otherwise you must start over from Step 1 1 Hold down CODE until the TAD beeps once Co appears 2 Press MEMO Cc appears fol lowed by the digits of the preset CBT code in sequence then the first digit reappears For example when the security code is 168 the display ...

Page 25: ...example when the security code is 784 the display shows Sc security code 7 8 4 then 7 reappears 3 Repeatedly press CODE or MEMO to set the first digit then press ANSWER The second digit appears Note If you enter an incorrect digit press STOP T SET then start again from Step1 4 Press CODE or MEMO to set the second digit then press AN SWER The third digit appears 5 Press CODE or MEMO to set the thir...

Page 26: ...s you have not played If there are no new mes sages the TAD waits for four rings before it answers This gives you time to hang up before the TAD an swers so you can avoid unneces sary long distance charges See Setting the Number of Rings on Page 19 REMOTE ANSWER ON Note An outgoing message must be re corded before you can remotely set the TAD to answer calls To set the TAD to answer calls dial you...

Page 27: ...the TAD is installed The room is moni tored for 15 seconds Press 4 again for another 15 seconds You can repeat this for as long as you like 51 Delete all messages except new messages 6 Stop playback and message recording 7 Record a memo 81 Change OGM1 82 Play OGM1 91 Change OGM2 after TAD is set to play OGM2 Press 6 when finished 92 Play OGM2 after TAD is set to play OGM2 1 Change remote operation...

Page 28: ... sound level The TAD does not answer after two four or seven rings Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls Lo flashes on the display The backup battery is weak Replace the battery see Installing the Backup Battery on Page 7 The TAD does not respond to the remote operation security code Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD is a touch tone phone Re enter your remote operation security code pr...

Page 29: ...emes can shorten the life of electronic devices dam age batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the TAD away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Wipe the TAD with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the TAD Modifying or tampering with the TAD s internal components can cause a mal...

Page 30: ...tection against radio and TV interference in a residential area However your TAD might cause TV or radio interference even when it is oper ating properly To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures Reorient or relocate the receiving radio or TV antenna Increase the distance between the TAD and the radio or TV Use outlets on different electrical circuits f...

Page 31: ...31 NOTES 43 786 fm Page 31 Monday August 16 1999 8 02 AM ...

Page 32: ...warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which ...