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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have problems using your TAD-1028, try the suggestions in this section. If you
still have problems, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.
RESETTING THE TAD-1028
Note: The outgoing messages and all information stored in memory are erased
when you reset the TAD.
If your TAD-1028 stops working properly, remove the AC adapter and the battery
from the TAD, then reinstall them.
Problem
Suggestion
The incoming message is
incomplete.
Be sure the memory is not full.
The caller’s message was longer than 60 sec-
onds.
The caller was silent for over 8 seconds.
The incoming message is
unclear.
Adjust
VOLUME
.
The TAD-1028 does not answer
after two, four, or seven rings.
Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls.
ANSWER indicator flashes.
The backup battery is weak or missing.
Replace the battery (see “Installing a Backup
Battery” on Page 6).
The TAD-1028 does not
respond to the remote opera-
tion security code.
Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD
is a touch-tone phone. (If it is not, you can use
a pocket tone-dialer to enter the code and com-
mands.)
Re-enter your remote operation security code.
Press each button for about 2 seconds to be
sure the touch-tone signals are clear enough.
The remote operation security code might have
reset to the default code due to a power failure.
Try using 788.
You cannot record an incoming
message.
Be sure the TAD-1028 is set to answer calls.
Be sure the memory is not full.
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