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16-Minute Digital Telephone Answering
System with 68-Memory Caller ID
Cat. No. 43-704
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-704
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack TAD-704 16-Minute
Digital Telephone Answering System
with 68-Memory Caller ID is a combination high-quality fully-digital answering
system and Caller ID. The TAD-704 prevents you from missing incoming calls
and messages. Fully digital means the
TAD-704 stores all messages on a computer chip — there ar e no tape mechanism to wear out a nd no tapes to bo ther
with. This gives you capabilities that
tape-based answering machine do not
have. For example, you can listen quickly from message to me ssag e wi thou t li s tening to all of them.
The TAD-704 also shows the caller's
telephone number (and name, if available in your area) and the current date
and time, as provided by your local
phone company to Caller ID service
subscribers. It sav es up to 68 Caller ID
records that you can review and call
back.
TAD FEATURES
Voice Date/Time Stamp
— records the
day and time each message was recorded.
Two-Way Recording
— lets you record
both sides of your phone conversation.
Memo Recording
— lets you leave
messages for yourself or others.
Adjustable Ring Number
— lets you
set the TAD to answer after two, four, or
seven rings.
Toll-Saver
— lets you avoid unnecessary toll charges whe n you call by longdistance to check your messages.
Remote Operation
— lets you use a
touch-tone phone (or rotary phone and
pocket tone dialer) to operate the TAD
and Caller ID while you are away from
your home or office.
Phone Pick-Up Detection
— stops recording when you pick up any phone on
the same line as the TAD.
Dual Outgoing Messages
— let you
record two outgoing mess ages of up to
about 32 seconds each: one for when
you want callers to leave a message,
the other for when you want to play an
announcement without recording callers'
messages.
©
1999 Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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Call Breakthrough (CBT) with Programmable Code
— alerts you to an
important call when the caller enters a
preset code during the outgoing message.
Call Screen
— lets you listen as a caller
leaves a message so you can decide
whether or not to answer the call.
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Programmable Remote Operatio n Security Code
security code for remote operation.
Remote Answer-On
the TAD from a remote location even
when it is not set to answer calls.
Room Monitor
remote phone to the room where the
TAD is installed.
Memory Backup
stored in memory in case of a power failure.
— lets you set your own
— lets you turn on
— lets you listen from a
— protects messages
CALLER ID FEATURES
3-Line Display
tire Caller ID record on one screen.
Caller ID Memory
Caller ID records with name and number
or name only, depending on the information your phone company provides.
VIP Call List
caller ID records in a VIP list. Then,
when any of those call ers call, the system sounds a distinctive tone.
Call Summary
of calls you received.
New Call Indicator
glance that you have new calls.
Review Scrolling
scroll through all records in Caller ID
memory.
— lets you view an en-
— stores up to 68
— lets you save up to 10
— displays the number
— lets you see at a
— lets you easily
Dialing Option
usable dialing number from the Caller ID
record to match the different telephon e
systems.
Callback
number in a Caller ID record with the
touch of a button.
Message Waiting
you have received a voice mail message
(if you subscribe to a message waiting
service from your local telephone company).
Contrast Control
display contrast for the best readability.
Your TAD-704 is ETL li sted to UL stan-
dards and meets all applicable FCC
standards.
— lets you select the
— lets you dial the phone
— lets you know that
— lets you adjust th e
IMPORTANT CALLER ID
INFORMATION:
To use this TAD-704's Caller ID, you
must be in an area where Caller ID s ervice is available, and you must subscribe to the service.
Where Caller ID is offered, one or more
of the following options are generally
available:
• caller's number only
• caller's name only
• caller's name and number
For the TAD's Caller ID memory dial feature to operate, you must receive the
caller's number.
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WARNING:
shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
CAUTION:
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
!
To reduce the risk of fire or
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
This symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that might
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accompanying this product.
!
If you use more than one TAD-704 or
other device on the l ine, add up all the
RENs. If the total is more than five (three
in rural areas), your TAD-704 might not
ring. If ringer operation is impaired, remove one of the devices from the line.
FCC STATEMENT
Your TAD-704 complies wi th Part 68 of
FCC Rules. You must, upon request,
provide the FCC registration number
and REN to your telephone company.
These numbers are on the bottom of the
TAD.
You must not connect your TAD-704 to:
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone systems
READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
We have designed your TAD-704 to
conform to federal regulations and you
can connect it to most phone lines. However, each device that you connect to
the telephone line draws power from the
line. We refer to this power draw as the
TAD-704's ringer equivalence number,
or REN. The REN is show n on the bottom of your TAD-704.
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CONTENTS
Preparation .......................... ............................................. ....................................... 6
Connecting the Tad ............................................................................................ 6
Installing a Backup Battery ................................................................................. 7
Setting the Display Contrast ............................................................................... 7
Setting the Long Distance Code ......................................................................... 8
Setting the Area Code ........................................................................................ 8
Setting the Day, Time and Date .......................................................................... 8
Setting the Number of Rings .............................................................................. 9
TAD OPERATION ................................................................................................... 10
Recording the Outgoing Messages .................................................................. 10
Checking the Outgoing Messages ................................................................... 10
Setting the TAD to Answer Calls ...................................................................... 10
Incoming Message Recording .......................................................................... 11
Playing Messages ............................................................................................ 12
Recording a Memo ........................................................................................... 12
Recording a Conversation ................................................................................ 13
Deleting Messages ........................................................................................... 13
Screening Calls ................................................................................................ 13
Using Call Breakthrough .................................................................................. 14
Changing the Remote Operation Security Code .............................................. 14
Remote Operation .... ...... ...... .............................................. .............................. 15
Using Remote Commands ............................................................................... 15
Using the Toll-saver .......................................................................................... 15
Caller ID Operation ............................................................................................... 18
Caller ID Messages .......................................................................................... 19
Reviewing Caller ID Records ........................................................................... 20
Deleting Call Records ....................................................................................... 21
Using VIP Calls ................................................................................................ 21
Using Callback ................................................................................................. 23
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... ................... ........... 24
Resetting the TAD ............................................................................................ 25
Care And Maintenance ......................................................................................... 26
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 27
Lightning ......................... ................................ ................................. ................. 27
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PREPARATION
Select a locatio n for the TAD- 704 th at is
near a modular telephone lin e jack and
an AC outlet, and is not in the way of
normal activities.
CONNECTING THE TAD
Notes:
Follow these steps to conne ct your TAD
to the telephone line and phone.
• Your TAD-704 connects directly to a
modular telephone li ne jack. If your
phone line jack is not a modular
jack, you can update the wiring
yourself, using jacks and adapters
available at your local RadioShack
store. Or, you can let the phone
company update the wiring for you.
• The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ11C.
1. Unplug the telephone's modular
cord from the modular phone line
jack and plug it into the
on the back of the TAD.
PHONE
jack
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 400 mA
jack on the back of the T AD.
Cautions:
You must use a Class 2
power source that s upplies
!
9V AC and deliver s at le as t
400 mA. Its plug must fit the TAD-
AC 9V 400 mA
704's
plied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does
not meet these specificatio ns could
damage the TAD-704 or the adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to
the TAD-704 before you connect it
to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power
before you disconnect it from the
TAD-704.
5. Plug the other end of the adapter
into a standard AC outlet.
jack. The sup-
2. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the
back of the TAD.
6
LINE
jack on the
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When you first connect power, the T AD
beeps once,
and the message counter counts up
from
CALL
OGM2
messages are recorded.
to 22. Then the TAD beeps.
0
0
flash to indicate that no outgoing
MEMORY TEST
MESSAGE
appears.
appears,
and
OGM1
INSTALLING A BACKUP
BATTERY
Notes:
Caution:
the required size and recommend type.
• If the AC power fail s or you unplug
the TAD, a 9V backup battery (not
supplied) saves the mess ages, time
and day settings, and CBT and
remote operation security codes.
For the best perf ormance and longest life, we recommend you use a
RadioShack alkaline battery.
• If the AC power fail s or you unplug
the TAD, the TAD can receive Caller
ID records. However, the TAD can not operate on backup battery
power alone.
Always use a fres h battery of
2. Snap the battery's c ontacts firml y to
the battery connector and place the
battery in the compartment.
0
3. Replace the cover and secure it with
the screw.
Replace the battery when appears.
Warning:
promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury it.
Cautions:
• Before you replace the battery, be
sure the TAD is properly connecte d
to AC power. Otherwise, you might
lose any stored information.
• Disconnect the telephone line cord
before replacing the battery to
reduce the risk of fire or injury. Use
only a 9 Volt alkaline or super heavy
duty battery.
Dispose of the old battery
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove
the screw on the battery compartment cover, then remove the cover.
• Always remove old an or weak battery. A battery can leak chemicals
that can destroy electronic parts.
SETTING THE DISPLAY
CONTRAST
1. Hold down
beeps once.
appear. 7 flashes.
STOP
until the TAD
7 and LCD CONTRAST
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2. Repeatedly press
the desired display contrast settings.
The TAD-704 provides ten
Note:
(
) display contrast settings.
0–9
ting.
play.
CALLBACK
STOP
to return to the time dis-
3. Press
4. Press
REPEAT
to lock in the set-
to select
SETTING THE LONG
DISTANCE CODE
If you do not complete eac h step
Note:
within 8 seconds, the TAD exits setup.
Start again at Step 1.
1. Hold down
beeps once.
2. Press
3. Repeatedly press
4. Press
CALLBACK
LDS
CODE
long distance code to
CALLBACK
to return to the time display.
STOP
until the TAD
once. 1 and
appear. 1 flashes.
REPEA T
then press
1, 9
to set the
, or 0.
SET
STOP
SETTING THE AREA
CODE
If you do not complete eac h step
Note:
within 8 seconds, the TAD exits setup.
Start again at Step 1.
1. Hold down
beeps once.
STOP
until the TAD
2. Press
SET AREA CODE
flashes.
3. Repeatedly press
first digit of your area code appears,
then press
The second
Note:
repeatedly press
desired digit flashes then re-enter
the code.
4. Repeat Step 3 to set the second and
third digits of your area code.
5. Press
to return to the time display.
CALLBACK
SKIP
If you make a mistake,
CALLBACK
twice.
appear. The first
REPEAT
to the second digit.
flashes.
0
then press
SKIP
until the
000
until the
and
STOP
SETTING THE DAY, TIME
AND DATE
To avoid losing the day and time settings if AC power fails, we recommend
you install a backup battery before you
set the day and time (see “Installing a
Backup Battery” on Page 7).
Follow these steps so the TAD can
record the correct day and time each
message and memo is recorded.
If you do not complete ea ch step
Note:
within 8 seconds, the TAD exits setup.
Start again at Step 1.
1. Hold down
beeps once.
2. Repeatedly press
SUNDAY appears.
STOP
until the TAD
CALLBACK
until
0
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3. Repeatedly press
or PM hour.
AM
4. Press
SKIP
. The hour digit flashes.
5. Repeatedly press
REPEAT
REPEA T
to select
to set the
correct hour.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to set the
minute, month, date , and the da y of
the week.
7. Press
CALLBACK
then press
STOP
to return to the time display.
SETTING THE NUMBER
OF RINGS
Set the ring select switch to 2, 4, 7, or
to set how long the TAD waits bef ore it
answers a call (2 rings, 4 rings, 7 rings
or toll-saver).
TS
If you plan to chec k your messages by
long distance, set the ring select switch
TS
to
.
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TAD OPERATION
RECORDING THE
OUTGOING MESSAGES
Before the TAD-704 can answer calls
and record mess ages, you must record
an outgoing messa ge (O GM ). T he TAD704 lets you record two separate messages, and it operates dif ferently based
on which message you select.
OGM 1 — After playing your outgoing
message, the TAD records the caller's
message.
OGM 2 (announce-only) — The TAD
plays your outgoing mes sage, but does
not record a message.
Notes:
• The maximum length for each outgoing message is 32 seconds. As
you record, the message counter
shows the recording time.
• If you plan to use the TAD's
announce-only feature, OGM 2
should clearly state that the caller
cannot leave a message.
•
Follow these steps to record an outgoing
message.
1. To record the OGM 1 (or OGM 2)
or
OGM1
flashing to indicate OGM1 or OGM2
is recorded.
message, hold down
OGM2
) until the TAD beeps and the
timer starts counting.
RECORDING
ING
) appears.
on the display s tops
OGM2
OGM1
(or OGM2 RECORD-
(or
OGM1
As soon as the TAD beeps,
Note:
release
Otherwise, the TAD records a “pop”
sound at the beginning of the outgoing message.
2. Speak your message from about 8
inches in front of the TAD.
3. When you finish, press
TAD bee ps and plays back the o utgoing message.
OGM1
(or
OGM2
) quickly.
STOP
. The
CHECKING THE
OUTGOING MESSAGES
To check an outgoing message, press
its button (OGM1 or OGM2).
PLAYING
pears and the message plays.
If no outgoing message is recorded
when you press
TAD announces “You have no announcement one” (or “two”) and sounds
four beeps.
(or
OGM2 PLAYING
OGM1
or
OGM2
OGM1
) ap-
, the
SETTING THE T AD TO
ANSWER CALLS
To turn on the TAD and set it to answer
calls and record messages, press
SWER
once. The TAD says “An swer on ”,
and beeps once .
the TAD plays the outgoing message
and shows
ANS ON appears, the n
OGM1 PLAYING briefly.
AN-
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The ANSWER indicator lights to show
that the TAD is ready to answer calls using the OGM 1 message and the record
callers' message.
To Announce Only
When the announce-only feature is on,
the TAD-704 plays OGM 2 bu t does not
let callers leave a message. (You must
have recorded an O GM 2 message before you can use this feature.)
To set the TAD to announce-only, be
sure the TAD is set to answer calls, then
OGM2
press
only,” and
plays OGM 2, and
briefly appears.
To turn off the announce-only feature,
press
swer on,” and plays OGM 1.
To turn off the TAD so it does not answer calls, press
TAD announces “Answer off” and
beeps. The ANSWER indicator turns off.
. The TAD says “Announce
ANS ONLY
appears. The TAD
OGM2 PLAYING
OGM1
. The TAD beeps, sa ys “ An-
ANSWER
again. The
coming message,
appears on the displ ay. When a recor ding reaches 55 secon ds, the T AD be eps
to notify the calle r that time wil l 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 p hone on th e same
line as the TAD.
If the TAD's incomi ng mess ages a re full
but the Caller ID r ecor ds are not full, the
TAD announces “Message is full”, and
xx CALLS xx MSG FULL
answers calls afte r 3 ri ngs and plays the
second outgoing message (OGM 2). If
no OGM 2 is recorded, the TAD says
“Message is full. Thank you for your
call.”
If only Caller ID records (or both the incoming messages and Caller ID
records) are full, the T AD-704 announ ces “Memory is full, ” and
MSG
FULL appears. The TAD-704 answers calls after 3 rings and plays the
second outgoing message (OGM 2). If
no OGM 2 is recorded, the TAD says
“Memory is full. Thank you for your call.”
ICM RECORDING
appears. It
xx CALLS xx
INCOMING MESSAGE
RECORDING
Each incoming message can be up to
60 seconds long. While recording the in-
Notes:
• The maximum recording capacity is
16 minutes (or 68 recorded messages), or 68 Caller ID records.
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• Many local phone companies use
Calling Party Control (CPC) to signal that the caller has hu ng u p. Your
TAD recognizes a CPC signal and
releases the line. If the TAD records
phone company messages or dial
tones, your local phone company
probably does not use CPC.
PLAYING MESSAGES
The TAD's message wi ndow shows the
total number of messa ges, both old and
new. If there are new messages, the
ANSWER indicator flashes.
TAD says, “You have no new messages.”
After all messages play, the TAD says,
“End of messages.”
To replay a m essage while you are listening to it, press
REPEAT
. The current
message replays from the beginning.
To return to a previous message, hold
REPEAT
down
until the desired message
number appears in th e display. R elease
REPEAT
to play the selected message.
To skip to the next message, press
SKIP
. The next message plays.
To pause while listening to messages,
PLAY
press
play. To resume playback, press
.
PAUSE
appears on the dis-
PLAY
again within 60 secon ds. Otherwise the
TAD beeps, says “End of messages,”
and resets to answe r ca ll s.
To play all messages, press
PLAY
.
flashes during playback to indicate the
TAD is playing new messages.
lights during playback to indicate the
TAD is playing messages which have already been played. The TAD announces
the number of messa ges recorded, the
message number and t he day and time
the message was recorded, and then
plays the message.
To adjust the TAD's volum e, slide
UME
on the right side of the TAD.
VOL-
To play only n ew messages, hold down
PLAY
for 2 seconds. flashes. If
there are no new mess ages stored, the
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To play the message at a fas ter speed,
hold down
SKIP
. The playback speed increases, allowing you to quickly scan a
message or move to any place within a
message. To resume normal playback,
release
To stop playback, press
SKIP
.
STOP
. The TAD
beeps, says “End of m essages ,” and resets to answer calls.
RECORDING A MEMO
A memo is a message you can record
by speaking directl y into the TAD, without having to call in on the phone.
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Follow these steps to recor d a memo up
to 60 seconds long.
1. Press
it). The TAD sounds a long beep,
MEMO RECORDING
the timer starts counting. Spea k into
the microphone in a normal voice.
2. Press
memo (or let the TAD automatically
stop recording after 60 seconds).
The TAD beeps and resets to
answer calls.
The memo is stored with the incoming
messages. To hear the memo, simply
play back your messages.
MEMO
(and quickly release
appears, and
STOP
when you finish the
RECORDING A
CONVERSATION
You can record bot h sides of a conversation on any phone connected to the
same phone line as the TAD.
It is illegal in some areas to record
Note:
a conversation without the c ons ent of al l
parties to the conversation, including the
phone company. Check the laws in your
area before you use the two-way recording feature.
To start recording a phone conversation,
hold down
ING
MEMO
until 2 WAY RECORD-
appears. The TAD records until:
The recorded conve rsation is stored as
a message (see “Playing Me ssages” on
Page 12).
DELETING MESSAGES
To delete a specif ic me ss ag e, pr es s
LETE
while the message is pla ying. The
TAD beeps and deletes the message,
then plays the next.
To delete all messages, stop playback
and hold down
appears, then press
The TAD-704 does not del ete new me ssages. If you hold down
SKIP
press
es, the TAD sounds four beeps.
DELETE
to delete only new messag-
SKIP
until
.
DELETE
DE-
dEL ALL
then
SCREENING CALLS
To screen calls, let the TAD answer
them.
TAD IN USE appears.
• you press
• the TAD hears 8 seconds of a busy
signal or 25 seconds of silence
• the T AD's memory is full
STOP
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Listen to the caller's message through
the TAD's speaker. To adjust the volume, slide
the TAD.
If you decide to answ er the call , pick up
any phone on the same phone line as
the TAD. The TAD stops recording and
resets to answer the next call.
If you do not want to take the call, simply
let the TAD fi nish recording the caller 's
message.
Note:
the TAD answers, the TAD might not
stop playing the outgoing message. If
this happens, press
VOLUME
If you answer the phone just as
on the right side of
STOP
on the TAD.
Changing the CBT Code
The CBT code is prese t to 168, but you
can change it by following these steps.
If you do not complete ea ch step
Note:
within 8 seconds, the TAD exits setup.
Start again from Step 1.
1. Hold down
beeps once.
2. Press
and
SET CBT CODE
flashes.
3. Repeatedly press
first digit, then press
ond digit flashes.
If you make a mistake,
Note:
repeatedly press
desired digit flashes then re-enter
the code.
4. Repeat Step 3 to set the second and
the third digits.
STOP
CALLBACK
until the TAD
four times. 168
appear.
REPEAT
SKIP
SKIP
until the
to set the
. The sec-
1
USING CALL
BREAKTHROUGH
If you screen your calls but want to know
when calls come in fr om certain pe ople,
give them your C all B re ak thr oug h (C B T)
Code.
When a caller enters the CB T code du ring the outgoing message, the TAD
alerts you with a series of loud beeps for
35 seconds. To ans wer the call, p ick up
the handset. If you do not answer, the
caller can leave a message after the
outgoing message plays.
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5. Press
to return to the time display.
CALLBACK
then press
STOP
CHANGING THE REMOTE
OPERATION SECURITY
CODE
The TAD's remote operation security
code is preset to 704, but you can
change it by following these steps.
If you do not complete ea ch step
Note:
within 8 seconds, the TAD exits setup.
Start again from Step 1.
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1. Hold down
beeps once.
2. Press
3. Repeatedly press
4. Repeat Step 3 to set the second and
5. Press
CALLBACK
and
SECURITY
flashes.
first digit, then press
ond digit flashes.
the third digits.
CALLBACK
to return to the time display.
STOP
until the TAD
three times.
CODE
REPEA T
SKIP
then press
704
appear.
to set the
. The sec-
STOP
REMOTE OPERATION
You can operate the TAD from almost
any touch-tone phone, o r from a rotary
phone using a pocket tone- dialer (available at your local RadioShack store).
• If the TAD is not set to answer
calls, it answers after about 9
rings.
3. Enter a remote command.
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4. When you finish, simply hang up.
USING THE TOLL-SAVER
If the ring select switch is set to TS (tollsaver), the TAD-704 answers after two
rings if you have new messages. If there
are no new messages, the TAD answers
after four rings. This gives you time to
hang up before the TAD answers so you
can avoid unnecessary long-distance
charges. See “Setting the Number of
Rings” on Page 9.
USING REMOTE
COMMANDS
Follow these steps to operate the TAD
remotely.
1. Dial your phone number.
2. When the TAD answers, enter your
remote operation security code . T he
TAD bee ps on ce to conf irm that yo u
entered the correct code.
Notes:
• If you do not enter each digit
within 8 seconds, the TAD hangs
up.
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Remote Command List
Press: To:
00
01
02
21
22
31
Set the TAD to not answer calls. It beeps and says
“Answer off.”
Set the TAD to answer calls. It beeps, says “Answer
on” and plays OGM 1. If no OGM 1 is recorded, it
beeps and says “You have no announcement one.”
Set the TAD to announce only. It beeps, says
“Announce only,” and plays OGM 2. If no OGM 2 is
recorded, it beeps and says “You have no announcement two.”
Play all messages. If there are no messages, the TAD
says “You have no messages.”
Announce all Caller ID records. The TAD announces
the total calls and each caller’s information. If there
are no Caller ID records, the TAD says “You have no
calls.” If the Caller ID record is deleted but its accompanied message is not deleted, the TAD says
“deleted” after announcing that Caller ID record's
number.
Play new messages. The TAD announces the number of new messages before playback. If there are no
new messages, the TAD says “You have no new messages.”
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4
5
, the TAD says “Erase,”
then press
5
, the TAD says “Erase,”
then press
1
2
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Announce new Caller ID information. If there are no
new Caller ID calls, the TAD says “You have no new
calls.” If you get a private call or out of area call, the
T AD says “unknown number” after announcing Caller
ID number and time.
Monitor the room for 20 seconds. Press 4 to repeat.
Delete all messages (except new messages).
Delete all Caller ID calls (except new Caller ID calls).
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Press: To:
6
7
81
Stop playback or recording.
Record a memo.
Change OGM 1. After the TAD beeps, begin speak-
ing. When you finish, press 6. The TAD beeps and
plays the new OGM 1.
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Play OGM 1. If no OGM 1 has been recorded, the
T AD announces “You have no announcement one.”
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Change OGM 2. After the TAD beeps, begin speaking. When you finish, press 6. The TAD beeps and
plays the new OGM 2.
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Play OGM 2. If not OGM 2 has been recorded, the
T AD announces “You have no announcement two.”
After pressing 21, 22, 31, or 32 to play Caller ID records or messages, you can:
Press: To:
1
3
4
Replay the previous Caller ID record or message.
Skip to the next Caller ID record or message.
Replay the current Caller ID record or message.
5
6
Delete the current Caller ID record or message.
Stop message playback.
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CALLER ID OPERATION
If you subscribe to Caller ID service from
your phone compan y, the TAD-704 automatically displays the information the
phone company send s between th e first
and second rings of every call you receive. It stores up to 68 nu mbe rs onl y o r
name and number call records in its
Caller ID memory.
It also shows the date and time the call
was received. The di splay also sh ows if
caller information is not available or if
the sender chose not to send the information (see “Caller ID Messages” on
Page 19.)
The NEW CALL indicator flashes duri ng
an incoming call, and
Caller ID record appe ar on the display.
Then the complete Call er ID record appears after the last ring ends for about 8
seconds.
RING
and the
The message waiting feature
Note:
does not work with stutter dial tone service.
If your phone company sends information indicating that the incoming call is
long distance,
If you receive mo re than one call (without an accompanying message) from
the same phone number,
appears, and the TAD-70 4 stores a single Caller ID record for that number wit h
the date and time of the las t call. If the
later repeat call has a message but the
previous call does not, the TAD-704
stores the later call as a repeat call
record, and
If the previous call has a message but
the later repeat call does not,
pears, and the TAD-704 stores both
Caller ID records. If both of the later and
previous calls have messages,
pears, and the TAD-704 stores both
calls information.
RPT
appears.
LDC
appears.
RPT
(repeat)
ap-
RPT
ap-
RPT
If you subscribe to your phone company's message waiting service, your
TAD-704 informs you when y ou have a
message waiting. If
ING
and appear, you have a
voice message in your mailbox.
SAGE
WAITING disappears from the
display after 8 seconds, but flashes until you retrieve the message.
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MESSAGE WAIT-
MES-
If only Caller ID records (or both of the
incoming messages and Caller ID
records) are full,
Memory is full
and
xx CALLS xx MSG FULL appear. The
TAD-704 answers ca ll s a fter 3 r i ngs an d
plays the second outgoing message
(OGM 2). If no OGM 2 is recorded, the
TAD says “Memory is full.” Thank you
for your call.”
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CALLER ID MESSAGES
Display Description
CALL# xx
NEW
PRIVATE
OUT OF AREA
ERROR
PICK UP PHONE x
SET AREA CODE
MESSAGE WAITING
END OF CALLS
TOP OF CALLS
RPT
Appears as new calls are received. xx is the number of
new calls.
Appears when the caller has blocked the Caller ID information from being sent.
Appears when the caller is not within a Caller ID service
area. No caller information appears.
Appears if there was an error during the transmission of
Caller ID information.
Appears after the TAD-704 dials a number when you
CALLBACK
press
Prompts you to set the area code.
Appears when a message is waiting (if you subscribe to
your phone company's message waiting service).
Appears when you have reached the end of your call
records.
Appears when you have reached the top of your call
records.
Appears when you review a Caller ID record from someone who has called more than one time from the same
number.
.
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REVIEWING CALLER ID
RECORDS
Each time you receive a call, th e TAD704 stores a Caller ID record that you
can review later, even during a call. A
Caller ID record includes:
• call number
• time and date of the call
• callers' telephone number (if available)
• caller's name (if available)
• voice message (if the calling party
leaves a message)
Repeatedly press
more recent call records or
to see older call records. To review the
new call only, hold down
PEAT
until the new call appears.
Notes:
• The TAD-704 returns to the time/
date display after 8 seconds if you
do not press a key.
•
TOP OF CALLS
have reached the top of call records.
END OF CALLS appears when you
have reached the end of call
records.
• If you receive a call with a message,
flashes on the dis pl ay. To play
the message, repeatedly press
REVIEW
Caller ID information app ears, then
press
review the message. To play all
or until the selected
PLAY
REVIEW
. lights after you
to see
REVIEW
SKIP
appears when you
or
RE-
messages, press
ing Messages” on Page 12).
PLAY
(see “Play-
Reviewing the Call Forwarding
Information
If you subscribe to your phone company's call forwarding service, the phone
company will forward the phone call
from the main telephone to the assigned
telephone so you will not miss the phone
call. To see the call forwarding inform ation, be sure to connect the TA D-704 to
the assigned telephone. The phone
company offers three call forwarding
services — Call F orward Univer sal, Call
Forward Busy, and Call Forward Un answer.
• If you subscribe to Call Forward Universal Service, t he phone company
directly forwards any phone call
from the main telephone to the
assigned telephone and
FORWARD
• If you subscribe to the Call Forward
Busy Service, the phone company
will forward the phone call to the
assigned telephone when the main
telephone is busy and
BUSY
• If you apply the Call Forward Unanswer Service, the phone company
will forward the phone call to the
assigned telephone when the main
telephone does not answer the ca ll,
and
appears.
appears.
CALL FWD UNANS appears.
CALL
CALL FWD
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When the TAD-704 recei v es the cal l f or warding information, appears on
the display. If you answer the forwa rded
phone call, and
pear to indicate the telephone is in use.
CONVERSATION
ap-
DELETING CALL
RECORDS
Notes:
• The TAD-704 will not delete Caller
ID records or messages that have
not been reviewed or played.
• You cannot delete Caller ID reco rds
during a call.
Deleting a Single Call
To delete a specific ca ll record, repeatedly press either
call you want to delete appears. Then
DELETE
press
To delete a call that has a messa ge, re-
peatedly press either
the desired call appears. Press
play the message, then press
during the playback. After th e message
is deleted, press
Caller ID record.
display. Th en wait for 8 seco nds, or
DEL
STOP
press
display.
Deleting All Calls
REVIEW
.
DELETE
key until the
REVIEW
key until
to delete the
PLAY
to
DELETE
DELETE MARK and
to return to the cur rent time
CID
PEAT
. To return to the current ti me dis-
play, wait for 8 seconds, or press
appears, then press
MSG
RE-
STOP
USING VIP CALLS
Your TAD-704 lets you save up to 10
phone numbers in its VIP Call List.
Whenever someone calls from one of
those 10 numbers, if you subscribe to
Caller ID, the TAD-704 sounds distinctive beeps after the first ring to alert you.
Marking a Call Record as a VIP
Call Record
1. Repeatedly press
to display the call reco rd you want to
mark as a VIP call.
2. Hold down VIP until
on the display and the TAD-704
beeps once.
3. Press
Note:
call record s as VIP ca lls,
appears.
To review the VIP call records, press
VIP
, then repeatedly press
SKIP
To delete a VIP call record, recall the
desired VIP call reco rd, t hen press
LETE
STOP
time display.
If you try to save more than 10
.
.
REVIEW
to return to the current
VIP
or
appears
VIP IS FULL
REPEAT
or
DE-
.
To delete all cal ls, press
current date/time disp lay until
DELETE
on the
dEL ALL
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The selected V IP call disappear s
Note:
from the VI P C a ll List when you delete i t .
But VIP mark still remains on the call
when you review the Caller ID memories. VIP mark on the VIP call does not
disappear unless you remove that call
record.
To place a phone number on the VIP
Call List, re ca l l th e de si re d VI P c all nu mber, then press
CALLBACK
.
Setting the VIP Alert
1. Hold down
beeps.
2. Repeatedly press
VIP ALERT ON
3. Press
alert. disappears and
ALERT
alert, press
ALERT
4. Press
play .
STOP
until the TAD-704
CALLBACK
appears.
REPEAT
OFF
ON and display.
STOP
to turn off the VIP
appears. To turn on the
REPEAT
to return to the time dis-
again.
until
VIP
VIP
Different Area Code
When the phone number's area code
does not match the area code you
stored, the TAD-704 p rovides tw o differ ent dialing number selections. Press VIP
once, the display first shows the ten-digit
number (three digits of area code plus
seven digits of phone number, for example,
8185551212). Press
the display adds “1” before the ten-digi t
number (
18185551212
VIP
again,
).
Same Area Code
If the phone number's area code matches the area code you store d, the TAD704 provides four different numbers. Repeatedly press
through and displays the four patterns
for dialing numbers.
• Seven-digit number — for ex ample,
5551212
• Eight-digit number “1” plus the
phone number) — for example,
15551212
VIP
, the TAD-704 cycles
.
.
When you first connect the AC
Note:
adapter, the VIP alert automatically
turns on, and appears.
Dialing Number Selections
VIP also provides you the dialing options
for different phone systems so you can
select the work able dialing phone number before you press
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CALLBACK
.
• Ten-digit number — for example,
8175551212
• Eleven-digit number (“1” plus the
area code plus the phone number)
— for example,
.
18175551212.
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USING CALLBACK
You must store your home area code for
Callback to work correctly (see “Setting
the Area Code” on Page 8). If the call
came from your home area code, the
display shows only the seve n-digit number (without an area code). Follow these
steps to dial a ph one number fro m Caller ID records.
1. Repeatedly press
to select the d esired phone numb er.
Then repeatedly pres s
the suitable dialing pattern for that
phone number.
2. Press
dial it.
ING..
number appears. Then, after the
TAD-704 dials the number,
UP
704 starts to count down from
on the display.
CALLBACK
WAITING..
appear, then the phone
PHONE 8
REVIEW
to automatically
or
VIP
to select
and
DIAL-
PICK
appears, and the TAD-
to
8
Calling the Last Dialed Number
To quickly call the phone nu mber in the
last call reco rd you dialed, simply press
CALLBACK
WAITING..
(while it dials the number) then
UP
PHONE 8
call, pick up the phon e within 8 se conds
before
1
at the time and date display.
and
DIALING..
appears. To complete the
PICK UP PHONE 1
disappears.
appear
PICK
3. Pick up the phon e within 8 second s
before
pears. If you do not pick up the
phone within 8 seconds, the TAD704 does not complete the call.
Repeat from Step 1 again to redial
the number.
Note:
code while pressing
PICK UP PHONE 1
If you did not store an area
disap-
CALLBACK
SET AREA CODE appears for a few
seconds. See “Setting the Area
Code” on Page 8.
,
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems wi th your TAD-704, but if yo u do, try
these suggestions.
Problem: Suggestion:
The incoming message is incomplete.
The incoming message is unclear.
The TAD does not
answer after two, four,
or seven rings.
appears on the
display.
The TAD does not
respond to the remote
operation security
code.
Display is blank. The backup battery is weak. Replace the battery (see
Be sure the memory is not full.
Be sure
Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls.
The backup battery is weak. Replace the battery (see
“Installing a Backup Battery” on Page 7).
Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD is a
touch-tone phone, or use a pocket tone dialer.
Re-enter your remote operation security code, pressing
each button for 2 seconds.
Make sure the remote operation security code you
entered is correct, or try entering the default code of
704. The remote operation security code might have
reset to the default code due to a power failure and
weak backup battery.
“Installing a Backup Battery” on Page 7).
VOLUME
is set to the desired sound level.
The TAD displays and
receives Caller ID
records but does not
operate.
Phone dials 1+ area
code + number when
dialing a local number
from a Caller ID record.
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Make the sure AC power is properly conne cte d.
Make sure the AC power is properly connected. If the
AC power fails, the TAD can receive Caller ID records
but cannot operate using backup battery power.
Store the local area code (see“Setting the Area Code”
on Page 8).
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RESETTING THE TAD
If your TAD stops working pro perly, use
a straightened paper clip to press
SET
on the back of the TA D to reset the
answering machine.
The outgoing mess age and al l in-
Note:
formation stored in memory ar e erased
when you press
RESET
.
RE-
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack
example of superior des ign and cr aftsmans hip. The fol lowing sug gestions will h elp
you care for your
Keep the TAD-704 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Li quids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the TAD-704 only in normal tempe rature enviro nments.
Temperature extrem es can sh orten the life of electroni c device s, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the TAD-704 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Handle the TAD-704 ge ntly and careful ly. Dropping it c an damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD-704 to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the requir ed size and recommended type.
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your TAD-704’s electronic
parts.
Wipe the
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning sol vents, or strong detergents to clean the
TAD-704 16-Minute Digita l Telephone Answering System
TAD-704
so you can enjoy it for years.
TAD-704
with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
TAD-704
.
is an
Modifying or tampering wi th the
function and might inv alidate i ts war ranty an d void your FCC author ization to oper ate it. If your
RadioShack store for as sistance. If the trouble is affec ting the teleph one lines, the
phone company can ask you to disc onnect your
the problem.
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TAD-704
is not performing as it should, take it to your local
TAD-704
’s internal com ponents ca n cause a mal-
TAD-704
until you have resolved
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
In the unlikely event th at your TAD-704
causes problems on the telephone line,
the telephone co mpany can disconnect
your service. The telephone company
normally attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notic e is not prac tica l,
the telephone company notifies you as
soon as possible and advises you of
your right to file a complaint with the
FCC.
Also, the telephone c ompany can make
changes to its lin es, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the
operation of this telephone. The telephone company notifies you of these
changes in advance so you can take the
necessary steps to prevent interruption
of your telephone service.
LIGHTNING
Your TAD-704 has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from
surges in telephone line c urrent. These
protection circuits meet or exceed the
FCC requirements. However, lightning
striking the telep hone lines c an damage
your telephone and the TAD-704.
Lightning damage i s not common. Nevertheless, if you li ve in an area that has
severe electrical storms, we suggest
that you unplug your telephone during
storms to reduce the possibilit y of damage.
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warrante d by RadioSha ck against manufac turing defect s in material and wor kmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WI TH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a pr oduct defect durin g the warranty pe riod, take the pro duct and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provid ed by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair wi tho ut c har ge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product wi th one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purch ase
price. All replace d parts a nd prod ucts, and p roducts o n which a refund is made, become th e property of RadioShack. New or recond itioned parts a nd products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Re paired or replace d parts and pro ducts are warran ted for the rem ainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, i mproper or abnormal usag e, fa ilu re to fo ll ow i nstructi o ns, imp rop er installation or
maintenance, altera tion, lightning or othe r incidence of excess voltage or current; (b ) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; ( c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic dam age; (e) tra nsportation , shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty give s you specific l egal rights, an d you may al so have other r ights which var y from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service Wh at We Sell
04/99
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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