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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have problems using your TAD-1027, try the suggestions in this section. If you
still have problems, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.
RESETTING THE TAD-1027
If your TAD-1027 stops working properly, remove the AC adapter and the battery from
the TAD, then reinstall them.
Note: The outgoing messages and all information stored in memory are erased when
you reset the TAD.
Problem
Suggestion
The incoming message is incom-
plete.
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-1027 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 the Backup
Battery” on Page 5).
The TAD-1027 does not respond
to the remote operation 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.
The remote operation security code might have
reset to the default code due to a power failure.
Make sure the code you entered is correct.
You cannot record an incoming
message.
Be sure the TAD-1027 is set to answer calls.
Be sure the memory is not full.
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