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Cat. No. 43-732

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

TAD-732

900 MHz Digital Answering System

with 20-Channel Cordless Telephone

43-732.fm Page 1 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM

Summary of Contents for TAD-732

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 732 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment TAD 732 900 MHz Digital Answering System with 20 Channel Cordless Telephone 43 732 fm Page 1 Friday August 13 1999 1 42 PM ...

Page 2: ... you adjust the volume of incoming message playback Pre Recorded Message gives you the option of using the TAD 732 s exist ing outgoing message or recording your own up to 60 seconds long Announce Only lets you play an an nouncement for callers to hear without recording their messages LED Message Counter shows the number of messages the TAD has re corded Remote Operation lets you use a touch tone ...

Page 3: ...r end of the phone line from hearing your conversation with someone in the room Tone or Pulse Dialing lets you use your phone with either type of dialing Headset Jack lets you connect an optional headset available at your local RadioShack store for hands free con venience Detachable Belt Clip lets you hang the handset on your belt for easy porta bility Hearing Aid Compatible lets you use this tele...

Page 4: ...bel on the back of the base 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 your phone might not ring and your answer ing system might not answer In rural ar eas a total REN of three might impair ringer operation If ringer operation is impaired remove a device from the line FCC STATEMENT Your TAD 732 complies with Part 68 of FCC R...

Page 5: ... Call 17 Setting the Handset s Volume 17 Changing the Channel 17 Using Redial 18 Using Flash 18 Using Mute 18 Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line 19 Using Page 19 Memory Dialing 19 Storing a Number in Memory 19 Entering a Pause 20 Dialing a Stored Number 20 Chain Dialing Service Numbers 20 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers 20 Using an Optional Headset 21 Removing the Belt Clip 21 TAD Operation 22 S...

Page 6: ...hanging the Remote Operation Security Code 28 Remote Operation 29 Using Toll Saver 29 Using Remote Answer On 29 Using Remote Commands 29 Remote Commands 30 Troubleshooting 31 Care and Maintenance 32 Replacing the Battery Pack 33 The FCC Wants You to Know 34 Lightning 34 43 732 fm Page 6 Friday August 13 1999 1 42 PM ...

Page 7: ...s try each to see which provides the best performance Caution The supplied AC adapter was designed specifically for your TAD 732 Use only the supplied adapter Notes Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack If your phone line jack is not a modu lar jack you can update the wiring yourself using jacks and adapters available at your local RadioShack store Or you can let the ph...

Page 8: ...Plug the modular cord s other end into a modular phone line jack 4 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on the back of the base 5 Route the adapter s cord through the strain relief slot on the back of the base 6 Insert the tabs on the narrow end of the bracket into the inner pair of slots near the bottom of the base as shown and snap the tabs at the wide end of the brac...

Page 9: ... ing out the wide end of the bracket 2 Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the telephone jack on the back of the base 3 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on the back of the base 4 Route the modular cord through the left groove on the bottom of the base and the adapter cord through the groove below the strain relief slot Strain Relief Slot 43 732 fm P...

Page 10: ...he wall plate jack Align the base s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure it 8 Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet The TAD 732 beeps and 00 appears 9 Raise the base s antenna to a verti cal position Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall To mount the base directly on the wall you need two screws not supplied with heads that fit into the keyhole slo...

Page 11: ...e jack on the back of the base 4 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on the back of the base 5 Route the modular cord through the groove below the strain relief slot and the adapter cord through the left groove on the bottom of the base 6 Insert the tabs on the narrow end of the bracket into the inner pair of slots near the top of the base as shown and snap the tabs at...

Page 12: ...le nickel cadmium battery pack in the handset but not connected Before using your phone you must connect the bat tery pack and then charge it for about 15 hours 1 Press down and slide off the battery compartment cover 2 Lift the battery pack out of the com partment and plug its connector into the socket inside the compartment The connector fits only one way 3 Put the battery pack in the compart me...

Page 13: ...u might hear 3 short beeps when you press TALK If this happens re turn the handset to the base for about 5 seconds This resets the security access protection code About once a month fully discharge the battery pack by keeping the hand set off the base until the BATT LOW indicator lights Otherwise the bat tery pack loses its ability to fully re charge If the BATT LOW indicator does not light but th...

Page 14: ...after you charge the handset battery pack do this simple test 1 Set T P to T 2 Press TALK on the handset and lis ten for the dial tone 3 Press any number other than 0 Note If your phone system requires that you dial an access code 9 for example before you dial an outside number do not press the access code either If the dial tone stops you have touch tone service Leave T P set to T If the dial ton...

Page 15: ... is on the base the handset does not ring SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS Set the 4 7 TS switch on the back of the base to 4 7 or TS to select how long the TAD waits before it answers a call 4 rings 7rings or toll saver Note If you plan to check your messag es by long distance set the number of rings to toll saver see Using Toll Saver on Page 29 SETTING THE DAY AND TIME You must set the day of the wee...

Page 16: ...REPEAT 4 8 When you finish press CLOCK 8 The TAD announces the day and time and beeps twice 9 Press REMOTE The REMOTE indi cator turns off With the Base 1 Hold down CLOCK until the TAD an nounces the currently set day 2 To change the day of the week re peatedly press SKIP to move forward or REPEAT to move backward 3 Press CLOCK The TAD announces the hour and AM or PM 4 To change the hour repeatedl...

Page 17: ...nnect place the handset on the base SETTING THE HANDSET S VOLUME You can change the handset s volume during a call by repeatedly pressing VOLUME The volume steps up and down the three settings low medium and high and remains set for subse quent calls Note The TAD 732 sounds a few beeps when it reaches the lowest or the high est volume setting CHANGING THE CHANNEL The TAD 732 has 20 channels freque...

Page 18: ...c equiva lent of a switchhook operation for special services such as Call Waiting For example if you have Call Waiting press FLASH to answer an incoming call without disconnecting the current call Press FLASH again to return to the first call Note If you do not have any special phone services pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call USING MUTE The MUTE button on the handset lets you talk t...

Page 19: ...omatically resets to pulse dialing USING PAGE To page the person with the handset or to find the handset press PAGE on the base The handset beeps three times If you want the handset to beep for a long er time you can hold down PAGE for 2 seconds to have the handset beep for about 35 seconds To stop the handset from beeping be fore it automatically stops press TALK twice or press PAGE Note Paging d...

Page 20: ...1 9 Entering a Pause In some telephone systems you must dial an access code 9 for example and wait for a second dial tone before you can dial an outside number You can store the access code with the phone number However you should also store a pause after the access code to allow the outside line time to connect To do so press REDIAL to enter a 3 second pause after entering the access code For a l...

Page 21: ...set everywhere Follow these steps to use a headset 1 Insert the headset s 3 32 inch 2 5 mm plug into the jack on the top of the handset 2 Place the headset on your head with the earpiece over either ear and ad just the microphone boom until it is about even with your chin 3 Hang the belt clip on your belt 4 Make or receive calls as you would normally Notes Connecting a headset disconnects the hand...

Page 22: ...o either side of the belt clip then pull off it To replace the belt clip insert either tab of the belt clip into one slot of the hand set then snap the other tab into other slot of the handset 43 732 fm Page 22 Friday August 13 1999 1 42 PM ...

Page 23: ... TAD 732 has a general message center and two user mailboxes It is pre set to record messages in the message center but a caller can record a mes sage for mailbox 1 by pressing then 1 or for mailbox 2 by pressing then 2 af ter the outgoing message plays over within 6 seconds If the caller presses then 1 or 2 after the outgoing message plays over for more than 6 seconds the TAD 732 records message ...

Page 24: ... the message The TAD plays back the outgoing message then beeps twice 5 Press REMOTE The REMOTE indi cator turns off To play the outgoing message at any time press REMOTE then ANNC 0 on the handset or press ANNC on the base Note You can only use the handset to record the outgoing messages and memos But you can play messages by using the base or handset Deleting an Outgoing Message To delete your o...

Page 25: ...s speaker If you de cide to answer the call lift the handset if it is on the base press TALK if it is off the base or pick up any phone on the same phone line The TAD stops record ing and resets to answer the next call Note If you answer a call just as the TAD answers the TAD might not stop playing the outgoing message If this happens press TALK or the switchhook of the extension phone you are usi...

Page 26: ...or more than 7 seconds of silence you pick up the TAD 732 s handset or any phone on the same phone line RECORDING A MEMO A memo is a message you can record at the TAD for yourself or others in your home or office You can record a memo of up to 60 seconds long in either mail box or the message center The TAD 732 stores memos as incom ing messages see Playing Messages on Page 27 Using the Handset 1 ...

Page 27: ... Before playing each message the TAD tells you the message s number and the day and time the message was recorded If no messages are recorded the TAD says You have no messages Notes If you did not set the day and time the TAD only announces the num ber of messages recorded and each message s number When you play back messages us ing the handset the message num ber does not appear on the display Af...

Page 28: ...ration security code The security code for your TAD is preset to 50 You can use the preset code or fol low these steps to change it Note In Step 2 you must begin entering the new code within 20 seconds Other wise the TAD sounds 5 short beeps and 2 long beeps and stops the process If this happens simply repeat Step 2 1 Press REMOTE on the handset The REMOTE indicator lights 2 Press CHANGE then CODE...

Page 29: ...eps to remotely set the TAD to answer calls 1 Dial your phone number After about 10 rings the TAD automatically turns on to answer your call and an nounces Answer off 2 Enter your remote operation securi ty code The TAD beeps Note If you do not enter each digit of the security code within 20 sec onds the TAD hangs up 3 Press then The TAD says An swer on and beeps twice It is now set to record call...

Page 30: ...ailbox 1 2 Play all messages from mailbox 2 3 Play all messages from the message center 4 Replay the current message 5 Stop playback of messages mem os or the outgoing announcement end recording of memo or outgoing announcement 6 Skip forward to the next message 7 Check the remote operation security code 8 Check the day and time 9 Delete the current message 0 Play the outgoing message Check the an...

Page 31: ...connected TAD does not record callers messages Memory may be full FL appears Delete some of your messages Turn off the announce only feature see Using the Announce Only Feature on Page 25 The handset does not ring when you receive a call Make sure the ringer is turned on Return the handset to the base for about 5 sec onds to reset the security access protection code Make sure the battery pack is p...

Page 32: ...cause premature wear of parts Handle the TAD 732 gently and carefully Dropping it can damage cir cuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD 732 to work improperly Wipe the TAD 732 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong deter gents to clean the TAD 732 Modifying or tampering with the TAD 732 s internal components can cause a mal...

Page 33: ...ack into the compartment 4 Replace the cover Cautions You must use a replacement battery pack of the same size and type with the proper connector Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire because it might explode Do not open or mutilate the battery pack Be careful not to short the battery pack by touching it with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery pack or con duct...

Page 34: ...s causing the interfer ence Try to eliminate the interference by Moving your phone away from the receiver Connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver Contacting your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your phone Some cordless telephones operate on frequencies that may ca...

Page 35: ...35 NOTES 43 732 fm Page 35 Friday August 13 1999 1 42 PM ...

Page 36: ... 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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