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RECORDING INCOMING 
MESSAGES

Each incoming message can be up to
60 seconds long. At 55 seconds the
TAD beeps to notify the caller that time
will soon be up. At 60 seconds it sounds
one long and four short beeps, says
“Thank you for your call,” and hangs up.

Additionally, the TAD stops recording
and resets to answer the next call when:

• The caller hangs up.

• There are more than 8 seconds of

silence.

• You pick up any phone on the same

line as the TAD.

If the TAD’s memory is full, 

FL

 and the

number of recorded messages alter-
nately appear. It answers calls after 3
rings and plays the second outgoing
message (OGM 2). If no OGM 2 is re-
corded, the TAD says “Memory is full.
Thank you for your call.”

Note: The maximum recording capacity
is 16 minutes or 59 recorded messages.

PLAYING MESSAGES

The message counter shows the total
number of messages, both old (ones
you have listened to and saved) and
new. If there are new messages, the
ANSWER indicator flashes. 

To play all messages, press 

PLAY

. The

TAD announces the number of messag-
es recorded, the message number and
the day and time the message was re-
corded, and then plays the message.

To adjust the TAD’s volume, slide 

VOL-

UME

 toward 

+

 or 

.

To play only new messages, hold down

PLAY

 for 2 seconds. If there are no new

messages stored, the TAD says, “You
have no new messages.” 

After all messages play, the TAD says,
“End of messages.”

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Summary of Contents for 43-798

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 798 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment TAD 798 Digital Telephone Answering System with Call Breakthrough 43 798 fm Page 1 Monday August 16 1999 9 33 AM ...

Page 2: ...sage can be up to 60 seconds long Voice Time Day Stamp announces the time and day that each message was recorded Call Breakthrough CBT alerts you to an important call when the caller en ters a code you set Two Way Recording lets you record both sides of a phone conversation Memo Recording lets you leave messages for yourself or others in your home or office Dual Announcements let you choose betwee...

Page 3: ...r lets you listen from a remote phone to the room where the TAD is installed Memory Backup protects stored messages in case of a power failure Your TAD is ETL listed to UL standards and meets all applicable FCC stan dards This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product s enclo sure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk ...

Page 4: ...n 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 Registration Number and the REN to your phone company Both numbers are on the label on the bottom ...

Page 5: ... Feature 11 Recording Incoming Messages 12 Playing Messages 12 Recording a Memo 13 Recording a Conversation 14 Deleting Messages 14 Screening Calls 15 Using Call Breakthrough 15 Changing the CBT Code 15 Changing the Remote Operation Security Code 16 Remote Operation 17 Toll Saver 17 Using Remote Commands 17 Remote Command List 18 Troubleshooting 20 Resetting the TAD 21 Care and Maintenance 22 The ...

Page 6: ...Jack PHONE Jack PREPARATION 3 Plug the cord s other end into a modular phone line jack 4 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the AC 9V jack on the back of the TAD Caution The supplied AC adapter was designed specifically for your TAD 798 Use only the supplied adapter 5 Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet When you first connect power the TAD announces Please wa...

Page 7: ... on the battery com partment cover then remove the cover 2 Snap the battery s contacts firmly to the battery connector and place the battery in the compartment 3 Replace the cover and secure it with the screw Replace the battery when Lo appears Cautions Always remove an old or weak bat tery Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts Dispose of the old battery promptly and prope...

Page 8: ...r from 1 to 7 the day of week appears and the TAD announces the currently set day 2 To change the day hold down RE PEAT to move backward or SKIP to move forward until the TAD an nounces the desired day 3 Press TIME SET The TAD announc es the currently set hour 4 To change the hour hold down RE PEAT or SKIP until the TAD an nounces the desired hour 5 Press TIME SET The TAD announc es the currently ...

Page 9: ...of the TAD to 2 4 7 or TS to set how long the TAD waits before it an swers a call 2 rings 4 rings 7 rings or toll saver If you plan to check your messages by long distance set the ring select switch to TS see Toll Saver on Page 17 43 798 fm Page 9 Monday August 16 1999 9 33 AM ...

Page 10: ...32 seconds As you record the message counter shows the recording time If you plan to use the TAD s an nouncement only feature OGM 2 should clearly state that the caller cannot leave a message Follow these steps to record an outgo ing message 1 To record an outgoing message hold down OGM 1 or OGM 2 until the TAD beeps and the timer starts counting Note As soon as the TAD beeps release OGM 1 or OGM ...

Page 11: ...AD to not an swer calls you can use a remote phone to set it to answer calls see Using Remote Commands on Page 17 USING THE ANNOUNCE ONLY FEATURE When the announce only feature is on the TAD 798 plays OGM 2 but does not let callers leave a message You must have recorded an OGM 2 message be fore you can use this feature To set the TAD to announce only be sure the TAD is set to answer calls then pre...

Page 12: ...ge OGM 2 If no OGM 2 is re corded the TAD says Memory is full Thank you for your call Note The maximum recording capacity is 16 minutes or 59 recorded messages PLAYING MESSAGES The message counter shows the total number of messages both old ones you have listened to and saved and new If there are new messages the ANSWER indicator flashes To play all messages press PLAY The TAD announces the number...

Page 13: ... mes sages and resets to answer calls To play the message at a faster speed hold down SKIP The playback speed in creases allowing you to quickly scan a message or move to any place within a message To resume normal playback release SKIP To stop playback press STOP The TAD beeps says End of messages and re sets to answer calls RECORDING A MEMO A memo is a message you can record by speaking directly...

Page 14: ...way recording feature To start recording a phone conversa tion hold down MEMO until the display changes from to The TAD records until you press STOP the TAD hears 8 seconds of a busy signal or 25 seconds of silence the TAD s memory is full The recorded conversation is stored as a message see Playing Messages on Page 12 DELETING MESSAGES To delete a specific message press DE LETE while the message ...

Page 15: ...CBT code preset to 648 When a caller enters the CBT code dur ing the outgoing message the TAD alerts you with a series of loud beeps for 35 seconds To answer the call pick up the handset If you do not answer the caller can leave a message after the outgoing message plays Changing the CBT Code The CBT code is preset to 648 but you can change it by following these steps Note If you do not complete e...

Page 16: ...its setup Start again from Step 1 1 Hold down CODE Co appears until the TAD beeps once 2 Press CODE again Sc security code and the digits of the current code appear in sequence then the first digit reappears For example if the security code is 798 the message counter shows Sc 7 9 8 then 7 3 Repeatedly press SKIP or REPEAT to set the first digit then press STOP The second digit appears 4 Repeatedly...

Page 17: ...tance charges See Setting the Number of Rings on Page 9 USING REMOTE COMMANDS Follow these steps to operate the TAD from a remote location 1 Dial your phone number Note Even if the TAD is not set to answer calls it will answer after about 9 rings 2 When the TAD answers enter your remote operation security code The TAD beeps once to confirm that you entered the correct code Note If you do not enter...

Page 18: ...ack If there are no new messages the TAD says You have no new messag es 4 Monitor the room for 20 sec onds Press 4 to repeat 5 Delete all messages except new messages Press 1 after the TAD announces Erase messages then the TAD beeps 6 Stop playback or recording 7 Record a memo 81 Change OGM 1 After the TAD beeps begin speaking When you finish press 6 The TAD beeps and plays the new OGM 1 82 Play O...

Page 19: ... 3 to play messages you can Press To 1 Replay the previous mes sage 3 Skip to the next message 4 Replay the current message 5 Delete the current message 6 Stop message playback 43 798 fm Page 19 Monday August 16 1999 9 33 AM ...

Page 20: ...n rings Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls Lo appears on the display The backup battery is weak Replace the battery see Installing a 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 or use a pock et tone dialer Re enter your remote operation security code pressing each button for 2 seconds...

Page 21: ...orking properly re set it by using a straightened paper clip to press RESET on the back of the TAD Note The outgoing messages and all information stored in memory are erased when you press RESET 43 798 fm Page 21 Monday August 16 1999 9 33 AM ...

Page 22: ...ure extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the TAD away from dust and dirt which can cause prema ture 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 de tergents to clean the TAD Modifying or tampering with the TAD s internal components can ca...

Page 23: ...could affect the operation of your TAD The phone com pany notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take steps to pre vent interruption of your phone service LIGHTNING Your TAD has built in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surg es in telephone and power line current These protection circuits meet or ex ceed the FCC requirements However lightning striking the telephon...

Page 24: ... 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...

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