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Radio Shack TAD-728 User Manual

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900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum
Cat. No. 43-728
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-728
Cordless Telephone
with Caller ID/Call Waiting ID
and Digital Answering System
FEATURES
Your RadioShack TAD-728 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Tele­phone uses advanced cordless tele­phone technology to give you superior audio quality and extended range.
The TAD (Telephone Answering Device) has about a 15-minute record capacity and stores all messages on a microchip. This gives you advanced capabilities over tape-based answering machines. For example, you can delete individual messages and save the rest. Because your TAD is fully digital, there are no tapes to bother with, no tape mecha­nisms to wear out, and no lost me ssag­es if power fails.
The remote operation feature lets you access your TAD from a touch-tone phone, and guides you through system operation with voice prompts.
Telephone Features
900 MHz Operation
range and less interference than many other cordless phones.
Spread Spectrum Technology
spreads the signal across several fre­quencies, providing additional security for your phone conversations.
Caller ID Memory
Caller ID records.
— provides longer
—
— stores up to 30
3-Line Liquid Crystal Display with Back-Light
— lets you view an entire
Caller ID record on one screen.
30-Name/Number Directory
— lets you store up to 30 telephone numbers, to­gether with each party's name, into the directory memory. You can transfer numbers saved in the Caller ID log to the directory.
Volume Control
— lets you adjust the volume you hear through the handset in four steps.
Adjustable Ringer Volume
— lets you choose high or low volume for the hand­set ringer.
Two-Way Intercom/Paging System
— lets you send a signal from the base to the handset, or from the handset to the base, so you can page someone or eas­ily locate the handset when it is away from the base. If someone answers, you can use the TAD-728 as a two-way in­tercom.
Facedown or Faceup Handset Charg­ing
— you can place the handset on the
base facedown or faceup.
Ample Talk and Standby Time
— the supplied battery (when fully charged) provides about 4 hours of talk time or 7 days of standby time.
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RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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20 Channels
— automatically selects a clear channel when you make or answer a call, even while talking.
Security Access-Protection Code
— automatically prevents other cordless phone users from using your phone line while the handset is off the base.
Redial
— lets you quickly redial the last
number dialed.
Flash
— sends an electronic switch­hook signal for use with special phone services, such as Call Waiting.
Tone/Pulse Dialing
— lets you use ei­ther type of service, and you can easily switch from pulse to tone dialing for long-distance, bank-by-phone, or other special services.
Auto Talk/Any Key Answer
— lets you set the TAD-728 so you can answer an incoming call by just lifting the handset from the base or pressing any key if the handset is off the base.
Hearing-Aid Compatibility
— lets you use your phone with hearing aids that have a T (telephone) switch.
Out-of-Range Signal
— lets you know when you move out of the base's operat­ing range.
Headset Jack
— lets you connect an optional headset for hands-free conve­nience.
TAD Features
Date/Time Stamp
and time of each message.
Digitally-Synthesized Voice
you through operation of the system.
Prerecorded Messages
the option of using existing outgoing messages or recording your own.
Memo Recording
messages for yourself or others in your home or office.
Answer Only
nouncement for callers to hear, without recording their messages.
Digital Message Counter
number of messages and the operating status of the TAD.
Remote Operation
touch-tone phone (or rotary phone and pocket tone dialer) to operate the TAD while you are away from your home or office.
Programmable PIN
two-digit personal identification number (PIN) for secure remote operation.
Remote Answer-On
TAD from a remote location even when it is not set to answer calls.
Toll-Saver
— lets you avoid unneces­sary long-distance charges when you call by long distance to check your mes­sages.
— records the day
— guides
— gives you
— lets you leave
— lets you play an an-
— shows the
— lets you use a
— you can set a
— lets you call the
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Phone Pick-Up Detection
— stops re­cording when you pick up any phone on the same line as the TAD, and res ets to answer the next call.
Call Screening
— lets you listen as a caller leaves a message so you can de­cide whether or not to answer the call.
Two-Way Conversation Recording
— lets you record the conversation when you are talking on the TAD-728.
Adjustable Ring Number
— lets you set the TAD to answer after two or five rings.
Volume Control
— lets you adjust the
volume of incoming message playback. This TAD has been tested and found to
comply with all applicable FCC stan­dards and is UL listed.
We recommend you record your phone's serial number here. The num­ber is on the bottom of the case.
Where Caller ID is offered, one or more options are generally available:
• caller's number only
• caller's name only
• caller's name and number
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.
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Serial Number ____________________
IMPORTANT CALLER ID INFORMATION
To use the phone's Caller ID and Caller ID with Call Waiting features, you must be in an area where those services are available and you must subscribe to those services through your local phone company.
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This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and
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maintenance instructions are included in the literature accom­panying this product.
Important:
• Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate. When the AC power is off, you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your TAD-728. To be safe, you should also have a phone that does not need AC power to operate (not a cordless phone) so you can still make and receive calls if there is an AC power failure.
• When AC power is lost, on the display to show a power fail­ure occurred and the TAD-728 loses the security access-protection code connection between the base and the handset. When power is restored, put the handset on the base briefly to restore this connec­tion so you can use the handset.
PF appears
READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION
We have designed your phone 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 phone's ringer equivalence number, or REN. The REN is on the bottom of your phone.
If you use more than one phone or other device on the line, add up all the RENs. If the total is more than five (three in ru­ral areas), your phones might not ring. If ringer operation is impaired, remove on e of the devices from the line.
FCC STATEMENT
Your telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. You must, upon request, provide the FCC registration number and the REN to your phone company. These numbers are on the bottom of the base.
You must not connect your phone to any of the following:
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone systems
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To elimi­nate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective mea­sures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV.
• Use outlets on different elec trical cir­cuits for the equipment and the radio or TV.
Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, in­cluding the following:
1. Read and understand all instruc­tions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swim­ming pool.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this prod­uct where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a qualified serviceman when some service or repair work is required. Opening or removing cov­ers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subse­quently used.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the follow­ing conditions:
• When the power supply cord or
plug is damaged or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source
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• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by following the operat­ing instructions. Adjust only those controls, that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other con­trols may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been dam­aged.
• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Installation:
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifi­cally designed for wet locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the tele­phone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modi­fying telephone lines.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS, READ AND FOLLOW THESE IN­STRUCTIONS.
1. Use only the required size and type battery.
2. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special dis­posal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
5. Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instruc­tions and limitations specified in this manual.
6. Observe proper polarity orienta­tions between the battery and bat­tery charger.
7. Use only the required size and type AC adapter.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................. 10
Mounting the Phone ......................................................................................... 10
On a Desk .................................................................................................. 10
On a Wall Plate or Wall .............................................................................. 11
Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 12
Setting the Dialing Mode ........................................... ... ... ... ... .... ....................... 14
Setting the Ringers ................................ ... ....................................... ... .... .......... 14
Turning the Ringers On or Off ......................... .... ... ... ... ...............................14
Setting the Handset's Ringer Volume ........................................................ 15
Using Auto Talk ................................................................................................. 15
Setting Caller ID/Call Waiting On/Off Options .................................................. 15
Storing Your Area Code ................... ...................................... .... ... .................... 16
Telephone Operation ............................................................................................ 17
Making and Receiving Calls ............................................................................. 17
Out-of-Range Signal ......................................................................................... 17
Adjusting the Handset Volume ......................................................................... 17
Using Redial ..................................................................................................... 17
Using Flash ....................................................................................................... 18
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 18
Using the Intercom ...... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ................................. 18
Paging from the Base to the Handset ........................................................ 19
Paging from the Handset to the Base ....................................... ... .... .......... 19
Using the Directory ............................. ... ... .... ... ....................................... .......... 19
Storing a Name and Number ............. .... ...................................... .............. 19
Dialing a Stored Number ............................................................................ 20
Editing an Entry .......................................................................................... 20
Deleting an Entry ............................... .... ...................................... .............. 21
Entering a Pause ....................................................................................... 21
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 21
Using a Headset .............................. ... ... ... .... ...................................... .............. 21
Caller ID Operation ............................................................................................... 23
Call Waiting Options ......................................................................................... 23
Reviewing Caller ID Records ....... .... ... ....................................... ... ... ................. 23
Callers List ................................................................................................. 23
Reviewing the Callers List .......................................................................... 24
Dialing Numbers Using the Callers List ...................................................... 25
Storing a Caller ID Record in the Directory ................................................ 25
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Deleting Caller ID Records ............................................................................... 25
Caller ID Messages ................................................................................... 26
Using Call Waiting Options Services ......................................................... 27
Call Waiting Options .................................................................................. 28
TAD Operation ....................................................................................................... 29
Using the Handset to Control the TAD ......................... ... ... .............................. 29
Setting the Number of Rings ..................................... ... .................................... 29
Setting the Day and Time .......................... ...................................... ................. 30
Selecting an Outgoing Message ...................................................................... 31
Recording an Outgoing Message ..................................................................... 31
Setting the TAD to Answer Calls .................................. ... ... .... .......................... 32
Screening Calls ................................................................................................ 33
Recording a Memo ........................................................................................... 33
Recording Telephone Conversations ............................................................... 33
Using the Handset ....................... ... .... ... ....................................... ............. 34
Using the Base .. ....................................... ....................................... .......... 34
Playing Messages ............................................................................................ 34
Deleting Messages ........................................................................................... 35
Adjusting the TAD's Volume ............................................................................. 35
Remote Operation ................................................................................................. 36
Using the Toll-Saver . .... ... ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... .......................... 36
Setting the Remote Operation Pin ............. ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... 36
Accessing the TAD Remotely .................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 38
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 41
Replacing the Battery Pack ............................. ... .... ... ... .................................... 42
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 43
Lightning .......................... ................................ ................................ ................. 43
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INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE PHONE
You can place the TAD-728's base on a desk or table, mount it on a standard wall plate, or mount it directly on a wall. Choose a location that is:
• near an AC outlet
• near a telephone line jack
• out of the way of normal activities
• away from electrical machinery, electrical appliances, metal walls or filing cabinets, wireless intercoms, alarms, and room monitors
• away from other cordless phones
The base's location affects the hand­set's range. If you have a choice of sev­eral locations, try each to see which provides the best performance.
Caution:
2 power source that supplies 9
volts DC and delivers at least 500 mA. Its center tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit the TAD­728's
DC 9V AC ADAPTER
plied adapter meets these specifica­tions. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the TAD-728 or the adapter.
You must use a Class
jack. The sup-
jack, you can update the wiring yourself, using jacks and adapters available from your local Ra­dioShack store. Or, you can let the telephone company update the wir­ing for you.
• The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C, or RJ11W for a wall plate jack.
On a Desk
Follow these steps when you place the base on a desk or table.
1. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the on the back of the base.
2. Plug the modular cord's other end into a modular phone line jack.
TEL LINE
jack
The supplied RadioShack adapter was designed specifically for your TAD-728. Use only the supplied adapter.
Notes:
• Your telephone connects directly to a modular phone line jack. If your phone line jack is not a modular
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3. Insert the supplied AC adapter's barrel plug into the
ADAPTER
jack on the back of the
DC 9V AC
base.
4. Route the adapter's cord through the strain relief slot on the base.
3. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the bottom of the base.
4. Insert the mounting bracket’s tabs into the base’s tab slots then press down on the bracket’s clips to insert them into the clip slots.
5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
PF (power failure) flashes on
the digital display.
6. Lift the base's antenna to a vertical position.
On a Wall Plate or Wall
1. Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the on the back of the base as in “On a Desk,” Step 1, on Page 10.
2. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the
ADAPTER
jack as in “On a Desk,”
Step 3.
TEL LINE
DC 9V AC
5. Plug the modular cord’s other end into the wall plate jack, then align the bracket’s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure it.
jack
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6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
PF (power failure) flashes on
the display.
7. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Note:
To mount the TAD directly on a wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole s lots on the bottom of the base.
Follow the steps under “On a Wall Plate or Wall” on Page 11, then apply these additional instructions for placement on a wall.
1. Drill two holes 3
15
16
/
3
16
/
inches (100 mm) apart. Then thread a screw into each
16
hole, letting the heads extend about
3
/16 inch (4 mm)
315/
from the wall.
2. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the
TEL LINE
jack
on the back of the base.
3. Align the bracket’s keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it.
CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The TAD-728 comes with a recharge­able nickel-cadmium battery pack in the handset but not connected. Bef ore using your phone, you must connect the bat­tery pack, then charge it for about 12 hours.
1. Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover.
2. Lift the battery pack out of the com­partment.
3. Plug the battery pack's connector into the socket in the compartment (the connector fits only one way), and route the battery pack's leads through the strain relief slot, then replace the battery pack.
cradle appears on the hand-
to
set display indicating loss of the handset security access-protection code. Returning the handset to the base restores the security access­protection code.
Return
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4. Replace the cover.
To charge the battery pack, place the handset either faceup or facedown on the base. The IN USE/CHARGE indica­tor on the base lights and and then No calls appear on the handset display.
Recharge the battery pack when
charge!
the handset display.
Important:
properly connected before you try to charge it. The IN USE/CHARGE indica­tor lights when the handset is on the base, even if the battery pack is not con­nected.
Notes:
• When you first use the phone after
Battery low flashes on
Be sure the battery pack is
charging or recharging the battery pack, the phone might not work and you might hear three beeps when you press return the handset to the base for about 2 seconds. This resets the security access-protection code.
TALK
. If this happens,
Charging
Re-
• If the battery pack is completely dis-
charged, the handset might lose its security access-protection code. To reset the code, return the handset t o the base for about 2 seconds.
• Using a pencil eraser, clean the
charging contacts on the handset and the base about once a month.
• If the battery pack becomes weak
during a call, the handset beeps every 16 seconds and
Battery
happens, you cannot make another call on the phone until you recharge the battery pack.
• About once a month, fully discharge
the battery pack by keeping the handset off the base until the hand­set display shows
Battery
tery pack loses its ability to fully recharge.
• If the handset display does not show
low appears. When this
low. Otherwise, the bat-
Recharge!
Recharge!
Recharge! Battery low, but
the phone does not work, re charge the battery pack. (The battery charge might be too low to light the indicator.)
• If you are not going to use your
phone for an extended period of time, disconnect the battery pack. This increases the battery pack's usable life.
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• The supplied battery pack should last for about a year. When it loses its ability to fully recharge, order a replacement battery pack from your local RadioShack store (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on Page 42).
SETTING THE DIALING MODE
PULSE/TONE
Set base for the type of service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, once the battery pack is fully charged, do this test.
1. Be sure
TONE
.
on the back of the
PULSE/TONE
is set to
If the dial tone stops, you have touch­tone service. Leave
TONE
.
PULSE/TONE
set to
If the dial tone continues, you have pulse service. Set
PULSE
.
PULSE/TONE
to
SETTING THE RINGERS
Turning the Ringers On or Off
You can turn the ringers on the base or handset on or off.
RINGER OFF/ON
Use the ringer on the base on or off.
on the base to turn
2. Lift the handset, press
TAL K
, and
listen for a 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 dial the access code either.
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RINGER OFF/ON
Use
on the handset's left side to turn the handset’s ringer on or off.
Notes:
• The handset does not ring when it is on the base, even when
OFF/ON
is set to ON.
RINGER
• If you turn off the ringer, you can still make calls (and answer calls if you hear another phone on the same line ringing).
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Setting the Handset's Ringer Volume
Be sure side of the handset is set to
1. At any time except during a call, lift
2. To change the ringer volume to low,
3. To clear the display when you finish,
RINGER OFF/ON
the handset and press
MENU
. Ringer Vol.: High
appears.
Note:
You cannot set the handset’s ringer volume if you press when you lift the handset.
press shows time you press , the ringer volume alternately changes between and Low, and the handset rings at the selected volume.
press handset to the base.
VOLUME
Ringer Vol.: Low. Each
FLASH/MENU
located on the
ON
.
FLASH/
TALK
. The display
High
or return the
Follow these steps to turn auto talk on or off.
1. Lift the handset and press
MENU
. First the menu of Ringer appears.
Vol.
2. Repeatedly press until
Talk:
3. Press to select
On
Off appears.
Auto Talk:
. Auto Talk alternates between
FLASH/
Auto
On and Off.
4. To clear the display when you finish, press handset to the base.
FLASH/MENU
or return the
SETTING CALLER ID/ CALL WAITING ON/OFF OPTIONS
If you have Call Waiting with Caller ID service, you can set the TAD-728 to show Caller ID information for an incom­ing call even while you are already on the phone.
Follow these steps to select the Caller ID/Call Waiting feature on, off or options. For the Call Waiting Options service, see “Call Waiting Options” on Page 28.
USING AUTO TALK
Your phone is preset so you must press
TALK
to answer a call. With auto talk turned on, you can answer a call by just lifting the handset from the base, or, if the handset is away from the base, by pressing any key.
1. Lift the handset and press
MENU
. The menu Ringer Vol.
appears.
2. Repeatedly press until Options appears.
WTG:
FLASH/
Call
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3. Press to change the Caller ID/ Call Waiting setting.
Off, On, or
Options appears indicating the
selected setting.
4. To clear the display when you finish, press handset to the base.
FLASH/MENU
or return the
STORING YOUR AREA CODE
To quickly dial a number from a Caller ID record (see “Dialing Numbers Using the Callers List” on Page 25) or to cor­rectly store a number from a record into the directory (see “Storing a Caller ID Record in the Directory” on Page 25), you must store your local area code in the TAD-728's memory. Then, when you dial from a Caller ID record, the TAD­728 skips the area code if it matches the one you store.
DELETE
4. Press to store the area code. The display shows the stored area code. (The previous area code is deleted.)
5. To clear the display when you finish, press handset to the base.
FLASH/MENU
or return the
Follow these steps to store your area code.
1. Lift the handset and press
MENU
. First the menu of Ringer appears.
Vol.
2. Press to select the menu screen
FLASH/
Area Code. The current area code
appears.
3. Press , then enter your 3-digit area code. If you make a mistake, repeatedly press the cursor over the incorrect digit, then enter the correct number.
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DELETE
to move
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS
To make a call, lift the handset and press elapsed time ( handset display, and the call’s elapsed time starts to count. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number. The number displays as you dial.
To answer a call, lift the handset from the base and press on, simply lift the handset from the base to answer the call. If the handset is away from the base, press any key to answer the call.
To end a call, place the handset on the base or press
TALK
. TALK and the call’s
0:01) appear on the
TALK
. If auto talk is
TALK
.
OUT-OF-RANGE SIGNAL
ADJUSTING THE HANDSET VOLUME
The handset's set the volume you hear through the handset to one of four levels.
To change the volume setting during a call, repeatedly press on the handset. The TAD-728 beeps once each time you press or and shows the volume level as
Maximum, High, Medium, or Low on
the handset display. When you reach the highest or lowest volume level, the TAD-728 beeps three times.
VOLUME
VOLUME
control lets you
or
VOLUME
If you move the handset out of the base's range while a call is in progress, three beeps sound through the earpiece every four seconds. Return to within the base's range within 40 seconds, then the out-of-range signal stops, and you can resume your phone conversation.
If you keep the handset out of the b ase's range for 40 seconds or more, the call is disconnected.
USING REDIAL
You can quickly dial the last number di­aled. Lift the handset and press then press
Notes:
• The redial memory holds up to 32 dig­its, so you can redial long-distance as well as local numbers.
REDIAL
.
TAL K
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• The redial memory also holds pause entries. See “Entering a Pause” on Page 21.
USING FLASH
Flash performs the electronic equiva­lent of a switchhook operation for spe­cial services, such as Call Waiting.
For example, if you have Call Waiting,
FLASH/MENU
press ing call without disconnecting the cur­rent call. Press return to the first call.
Note:
If you do not have any special phone services, pressing might disconnect the current call.
to answer an incom-
FLASH/MENU
again to
FLASH/MENU
USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE
3. When the service answers, press
TONE
. Any additional numbers
you dial are sent as tone signals.
4. After you complete the call, return the handset to the base or The phone automatically resets to the pulse mode.
TAL K
USING THE INTERCOM
You can use the TAD-728 as a two-way pager and intercom between the base and handset. This is useful if the hand­set is away from the base and you want to locate it, or if you want to have a con­versation between someone with the handset and someone at the base.
Note:
If a call comes in during an inter­com conversation, the person using the handset can answer the call by pressing
TALK
, but the intercom call is discon-
nected.
.
Some special services, such as bank­by-phone, require tone signals. If you have pulse dialing, you can still use these special tone services by following these steps.
1. Be sure
PULSE
2. Dial the service's main number.
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PULSE/TONE
.
is set to
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Paging from the Base to the Handset
To send a page from the base to the handset, press The handset beeps twice per second for 15 seconds. The handset's display shows CHARGE indicator flashes.
To answer a page at the handset , press
INTERCOM
ter the handset display shows
com
To end an intercom call, press
COM
tors turn off.
Paging. The base’s IN USE/
.
on the base or handset. All indica-
INTERCOM
. Begin your conversation af-
on the base.
Inter-
INTER-
Paging from the Handset to the Base
To end an intercom call, press
COM
on the base or handset. All indica-
tors turn off.
INTER-
USING THE DIRECTORY
The TAD-728’s directory stores up to 30 telephone numbers with a maximum of 16 digits for each number (including pauses) into its memory. You can attach a name (up to 16 characters) to stored phone numbers.
Storing a Name and Number
Notes:
• An error tone sounds and the phone exits the storing process if you wait more than 30 seconds between each key press.
• If you receive a call during memory entry, the phone exits the storing process.
1. Lift the handset.
2. Hold down set until
DIRECTORY
on the hand-
Enter name appears.
To send a page from the handset to the base, press The base sounds two shor t beeps, and automatically answers the handset's page (whether or not anyone is there). Begin your conversation.
INTERCOM
on the handset.
If you do not want to enter a name, skip to Step 4.
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3. To enter the name, use the dialing buttons. The character chart below shows you which dialing buttons control each character. Repeatedly press a dialing button until the char­acter you want appears on the dis­play.
Press to select lowercase letters, and press to select uppercase letters.
Press to move the cursor to the left. (If you make a mistake, move the cursor over the error, then press
DELETE
and enter the correct char-
acter.) Press # to move the cursor to the
right and enter the next character.
Page 18 and “Entering a Pause” on Page 21).
6. Press beeps and
DIRECTORY
. The phone
Saved directory
appears.
7. Repeat Steps 2–6 to store other names and numbers.
Note:
If 30 numbers have already been
stored, the display shows
when you hold down
full
Directory
DIRECTORY
in Step 1.
Dialing a Stored Number
1. Press
2. Press or to scroll through the
DIRECTORY
.
directory. To find a name quickly using its first letter, press the num­ber key that corresponds with the letter. For example, to find a name starting with D, press
3
once. The display shows the first listing of the names starting with D. To find a name starting with E, press
3
twice.
4. When you finish entering all charac­ters, press
DIRECTORY
.
5. Enter the phone number and any tone or pause entries (see “Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on
20
3. Press
TALK
. The number on the dis-
play is automatically dialed.
Editing an Entry
1. Press
2. Press or to display the number
3. Press
4. Edit the record as described in
DIRECTORY
.
you want to edit.
EDIT/REDIAL/P
.
Steps 3–6 of “Storing a Name and Number” on Page 19.
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Deleting an Entry
1. Press
2. Press or to display the number
3. Press
4. If this is the entry you want to delete,
DIRECTORY
.
you want to delete.
DELETE
. The display shows
Delete? DELETE=OK prompting
you to confirm the deletion.
press beeps indicating that the entry was deleted from the directory.
DELETE
again. The TAD
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 en­ter a 2-second pause, press
AL
on the handset at each point where a pause is needed. The display shows . For a longer pause, press additional times.
EDIT/REDI-
EDIT/REDIAL
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers
If you store an emergency service's number (police department, fire depart­ment, ambulance) and you choose to test the stored number, make the test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods. Also, remain on the line to ex­plain the reason for your call.
USING A HEADSET
You can make or answer calls with hands-free convenience using an op­tional headset that has a mm) plug. Contact your local Ra­dioShack store for a suitable headset.
Insert the headset plug into the jack on the side of the handset.
3
/32-inch (2.5
Notes:
• Connecting a headset disconnects the handset's earpiece and micro­phone.
VOLUME
•
or on the handset
also controls the headset's volume.
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• If you place the handset on the base to recharge it while the headset is connected, be sure the handset seats properly.
With a headset connected, you can make or answer calls as usual using t he keys on the handset.
You can use a handset holder (available at your local RadioShack store) to hang the handset on your belt for greater con­venience.
When you finish using the headset, dis­connect it from the handset.
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CALLER ID OPERATION
If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your phone company, the phone compa­ny sends information about the call, as well as the time and date, between t he first and second rings of every call you receive.
The TAD-728 displays this information when it receives a call, and it stores up to 30 Caller ID records for later review. It also shows if caller information is un­available or if the name and number were blocked by the caller (see “Caller ID Messages” on Page 26).
If you subscribe to Call Waiting with Caller ID, you will hear a tone through the handset when a call comes in, then the Caller ID record appears. If you want to answer the incoming call, press
FLASH/MENU
phone conversation, press again.
. To resume the previous
FLASH/MENU
REVIEWING CALLER ID RECORDS
Callers List
The callers list memory stores the infor­mation of up to the 30 most rece nt call­ers. When you begin reviewing the list, a callers list header appears to indicate how many new calls have been received since your last review and how many viewed callers are kept in the list. If a call is received after 30 callers have al­ready been stored, the oldest item is re­moved from memory.
CALL WAITING OPTIONS
The Caller ID service provides you with more choices on how to handle a sec­ond call when you are already on the phone. You can switch between the call­ers, have a 3-way conference call with both callers, send the second caller to your voice mail, or answer the second caller with a prerecorded message ask­ing them to hold the line.
If the TAD-728's Caller ID memory be­comes full, any new call replaces the oldest call's record.
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Reviewing the Callers List
To review the callers list, lift the handset and press or once. The display shows one of the following callers list headers.
Display Description
No calls No callers stored in the list. Saved calls = 5 The callers list has 5 previously
viewed callers.
New calls = 2 Saved
Repeatedly press to scroll through the callers list from the newest to the oldest, or
to scroll back through the callers list.
The top line of each record shows the caller's name. The second line shows the call­er's phone number. The third line shows the date, time, the number of calls from that number, and
calls = 3
NEW (if you have new calls).
The callers list has 2 new callers and 3 previously viewed callers.
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Dialing Numbers Using the Callers List
1. Press or to recall the callers list header.
2. Find the caller in the list by pressing
or repeatedly.
Note:
The caller information must have the phone number. If the num­ber is not shown on the display, you cannot call back from the list.
3. Press automatically.
TALK
. The number is dialed
Storing a Caller ID Record in the Directory
1. Recall the record you want to store by pressing or repeatedly.
2. Hold down seconds.
DIRECTORY
for at least 2
DELETING CALLER ID RECORDS
You can delete Caller ID records individ­ually or all at once. To delete a single record, recall it by pressing or re­peatedly, then press phone beeps, pears, and the next record appears.
To delete all the records at once, display a callers list header by pressing or
once. Then hold down
the phone beeps and
leted
shows
appears. Then the display
No calls.
Call Deleted ap-
DELETE
. The
DELETE
until
All calls De-
3. Edit the name if necessary (see “Editing an Entry” on Page 20). If the record has no name,
appears and you can enter
name
the name if you like.
4. Press
5. Edit the phone number if necessary.
6. Press
The phone beeps and
tory
rectory already has 30 phone numbers, the display shows and the record is not stored.
DIRECTORY
DIRECTORY
record to the directory.
.
to store the
Saved direc-
appears on the display. If the di-
Directory full
Enter
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Caller ID Messages
Display Description
Private name
or
Private number Unknown name
or
Unknown number Forwarded call
Long distance
The caller has blocked the Caller ID information from being sent.
The caller is not within a Caller ID service area.
You have a call from your call-forwar din g se rvic e company.
Note:
The operation of this function might vary depending on your local telephone service provider . For detailed information, contact your local tele­phone company.
When a long distance call cannot be identified.
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Using Call Waiting Options Services
You must do the following before you can use the Call Waiting Options Servic­es:
• Subscribe to the service from your telephone company.
• Set the Caller ID/Call Waiting fea­ture to Options (see “Setting Caller ID/Call Waiting On/Off Options” on Page 15).
1. You hear a soft beep when a call comes in while you are already on the phone. The display shows the caller name and phone number.
appears just before the name.
2. Press option
3. Repeatedly press to scroll through the options list (see “Call Waiting Options” on Page 28).
4. Press option displayed.
Note:
FLASH/MENU
. Then the first
Switch Caller appears.
FLASH/MENU
After having selected the
to select the
Switch Caller or Hold Message
options, you can use the following op­tions:
• Press
FLASH/MENU
to select the
Switch Caller option again.
• Choose the option to disconnect the current call and talk to the waiting caller.
• Choose the to have a conference call with both callers.
Drop & Switch
Link Callers option
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Call Waiting Options
Call Waiting Options Services provide you with several choices for how to handle the second call.
Display Description
Switch Caller
Hold Message
Switch between a waiting caller and a first caller. You can repeat as often as you like.
A waiting caller hears a prerecorded message stating that you will be available shortly , and is put on hold. When you are ready to answer, select the
Switch Caller option.
Busy Message A prerecorded message indicates you are too
busy to take a call, and the waiting call is discon­nected.
Caller to V. Mail Send a waiting caller to your phone company’s
Voice Mail service.
Note:
Voice Mail is a service available from some telephone companies. A call for a sub­scriber can be kept at the telephone company and retrieved later on by calling the special num­ber and entering the caller’s phone number and code number. Check with your telephone com­pany to determine if this service is available.
Link Callers Allows you to speak with your first and second
callers to have a 3-way conference call. During a conference call, you can:
Drop Caller 1; hang up on the 1st caller and continue with the 2nd.
Drop Caller 2; hang up on the 2nd caller and
continue with the 1st.
Drop & Switch Disconnects the active call (caller on the dis-
play), and connects automatically to the remain­ing caller.
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TAD OPERATION
You can use the base or the handset to control the TAD. With the handset, you set the remote operation personal identifica­tion number (PIN), select the outgoing message, memos, or telephone conversation, turn the TAD on and off, play messages, and delete a current message. At the base, you can set the day and time, set the num ­ber of rings before the TAD answers an in­coming call, select the outgoing message, set incoming message recording time, record outgoing messages, memos, or telephone conversation, turn the TAD on and off, play and delete messages, and adjust the TAD's volume.
Note:
control the TAD, you can still answer in­coming calls with the handset or another phone on the same telephone line.
record outgoing messages,
While you are using the base to
USING THE HANDSET TO CONTROL THE TAD
has no messages, the TAD announces “You have no messages.” Then the TAD is ready to accept a command.
Note:
If you need help during operation, press plays a series of voice promp ts to guide you through the handset operation.
When you finish operating the TAD, wait until disappears or press
STOP/HELP/ TONE
. The TAD
Remote on the handset display
REMOTE
again.
SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS
Follow these steps to set how long the TAD waits before it answers a call (2 rings, 5 rings, or toll-saver).
Note:
If you plan to check your messag­es by long distance, set the number of rings to toll-saver (see “Using the Toll­Saver” on Page 36).
To control the TAD with the handset,
REMOTE
press phone is on hook. The handset display shows the digital display on the base.
The TAD announces the number of messages you have (if any). If the TAD
Remote and two bars flash on
on the handset while the
1. Hold down until the TAD announces the num­ber of rings (“two”, “five” or “toll­saver”) and the display flashes the current setting
ANSWER
2, 5, or SA.
on the base
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ANSWER
DELETE
PLAY/REPEAT
SKIP
PREVIOUS
2. Repeatedly press
SKIP
on the base until the TAD
STOP
PREVIOUS
or
announces and displays the number of rings you desire – “two” so the TAD answers on the second ring, “five” to answer on the fifth ring, or “toll saver” when you want to use the toll-saver function.
3. Press
ANSWER
PLAY/REPEAT/
or
. The TAD sounds a long beep and announces the selected num­ber of rings. The TAD repeats the selected number of rings or toll saver every 3 seconds until 30 sec­onds have passed.
Note:
Press each button within 30 sec­onds. If you take longer, the setting pro­cedure is canceled automatically.
3. Press
PREVIOUS
or
SKIP
until the TAD announces the correct day of the week.
4. Press
PLAY/REPEAT/
. The TAD announces the hour and “AM” or “PM.”
5. Press
PREVIOUS
or
SKIP
until the TAD announces the correct hour, including AM or PM.
6. Press
PLAY/REPEAT/
. The TAD
announces the minute.
7. Press
PREVIOUS
or
SKIP
until the TAD announces the correct minute.
Holding down
PREVIOUS
or advances the minute rapidly and announces minutes in 10 minute increments. Release
SKIP
and the TAD announces the
PREVIOUS
minute setting. If you advance too far when holding down
SKIP
, press the opposite button.
8. Press
PLAY/REPEAT/
PREVIOUS
to enter the minute setting. The TAD announces the newly set day and time.
SKIP
or
or
SETTING THE DAY AND TIME
You must set the day and time so the TAD can record the correct day and time of each message.
ANSWER
1. If
is on, press
off the TAD.
2. Hold down
STOP
long beep sounds. The TAD announces the day of the week. flashes on the digital display.
30
STOP
to turn
on the base until a
CL
Notes:
• If you make an error, the TAD beeps 3 times. Repeat Steps 1–7.
• The TAD repeats the stage every 3 seconds for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, the setting procedure is canceled automatically.
• When you have an incoming call or paging from the base while setting the day and time, the setting proce­dure is canceled.
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• If there is a power failure, PF flashes on the digital display when power returns. Reset the day and time.
SELECTING AN OUTGOING MESSAGE
The TAD has two prerecorded messag­es. One asks the caller to leave a mes­sage (“Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave your message af­ter the tone.”), the other is an announce ­ment and does not let the caller leave a message (“Hello, no one is available to take your call.”). You can also record your own message (see “Recording an Outgoing Message”). Use th e switch to select which message you want. When you set it to either 1 or 4 (minutes), the normal message is se­lected and the TAD records each incom­ing message for 1 or 4 minutes. When you set it to only message is selected.
ANS. ONLY
REC TIME
, the announce-
RECORDING AN OUTGOING MESSAGE
You can record your own message up to 1 minute long for the caller to hear when the TAD answers a call. You can use ei­ther the base or the handset to record the message.
Hints:
• Do not tell callers that you are not home. Instead, say that you cannot come to the phone right now.
• When you record an announce­ment-only message, be sure that the caller understands he or she cannot leave a message.
Follow these steps to record your outgo­ing message.
1. Hold down for about 2 seconds until a beep sounds. The digital display begins counting up by second (
02 - - - -). Then speak your outgoing
message into the base.
OGM REC
on the base
00 - 01 -
OGM REC
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2. When finished, press again (or press
STOP
OGM REC
). The TAD beeps, plays back the message, then beeps again. The display shows
A (or AO if you set it to
announcement-only), and the num­ber of messages (if the TAD has new messages) alternately. The TAD is now ready to answer calls.
You can also record your message us­ing the handset. Press
REMOTE
. After hearing the number of messages (or “no messages”), follow these steps to record your message.
1. Press
OGM REC/1
twice within 2 seconds. A beep sounds. Then speak your outgoing message into the handset.
SETTING THE TAD TO ANSWER CALLS
To set the TAD to answer calls, press
ANSWER
the current outgoing messag e, then dis­plays only). Press the prerecorded or your own message.
To turn off the TAD, press while any message is playing back. The TAD announces “Answer off.”
To turn the TAD on and off from the handset, press displays announce the number of currently re­corded messages. Press TAD announces the current outgoing message or “Answer off” (if it is off). Repeatedly press on, select between the prerecorded or your own message, or turning the TA D off.
on the base. The TAD plays
A (or AO if set to announcement-
ANSWER
again to choose
REMOTE
so the handset
STOP
except
Remote. You hear the TAD
ANS/4
and the
ANS/4
to turn the TAD
2. When finished, press again (or press
TONE
). The handset beeps, then
plays back the message.
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OGM REC/1 STOP/HELP/
Note:
If the incoming message memory is full (59 messages including your own outgoing messages or less than 15 sec­onds left), the TAD announces “No re­maining time”,
F flashes on the digital
display. The TAD does not answer calls.
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SCREENING CALLS
You can let the TAD answer calls for you while you listen to the caller's message through the base's speaker. You can ad­just the volume of the caller's voic e us-
VOLUME
ing
on the base. If you decide
to answer the call, lift the handset and
TAL K
press
, or pick up any phone on the same phone line as the TAD. The TAD stops recording.
You can also use the handset to screen calls. When the TAD starts to answer a call, press
REMOTE
on the handset and listen to the caller's message. If you de­cide to answer the call, press
TA LK
. If you decide to hang up and let the TAD continue recording the caller's message,
REMOTE
press
again.
RECORDING A MEMO
You can leave a message (memo) up to 4 minutes long, for yourself or others. The memo is counted as one message and played back with other messages (see “Playing Messages” on Page 34).
1. Hold down for about 2 seconds until a beep sounds.
MEMO REC
on the base
2. Speak into the base.
STOP
MEMO REC
). The TAD
3. When you finish, press again (or press beeps again and the message num­ber increases by one.
To record from the handset, press
MOTE
. After hearing the number of mes-
RE-
sages (or “no messages”), follow these steps.
1. Press
MEMO REC/3
.
2. When the TAD beeps, speak into the handset.
3. When you finish, press
REC/3
again (or press
HELP/ TONE
). The TAD beeps
MEMO
STOP/
again and plays back the recorded message.
RECORDING TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS
The TAD-728 lets you record both sides of a telephone conversation. The TAD­728 stores a recorded conversation as a message. The recording can be as long as the available recording time (about 15 minutes maximum).
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Note:
It is illegal in some areas to record a conversation without the consent of all parties to the conversation, including the phone company. Check the laws in your area before you use the two-way record­ing feature.
Using the Handset
REMOTE
Press TAD begins recording.
To send the contents of the recording back to the caller through the t elephone line, press
PLAY/RPT/8
To stop recording, press
then
PLAY/RPT/8
MEMO REC/3
. The
while recording.
MEMO REC/3
.
Using the Base
Hold down about 2 seconds. The recording starts.
To send the recorded contents you just made back to the caller through the tele­phone line, press
To stop recording, press
MEMO REC
PLAY/REPEAT/
on the base for
.
MEMO REC
.
Notes:
• To stop the playback, press
REMOTE STOP
• To repeat the playback, press
RPT/8 PLAY/REPEAT/
on the handset, or press
on the base.
PLAY/
on the handset, or press
on the base.
PLAYING MESSAGES
After a new message is reco rded , A and the number of all recorded messages flash on the display alternately.
Notes:
• The maximum number of messages that the display can show is 59. The number does not change after that even if you have received more messages.
• When the TAD receives 59 mes­sages, including your own outgoing message, or the memory has less than 15 seconds left, number of messages flash on the display.
PLAY/REPEAT/
Press
REMOTE
press
then handset. The TAD announces the num­ber of messages and whether the mes­sages are new or old (already listened to). Then each new message plays, fol­lowed by the day and time it was record­ed.
F (full) and the
on the base, or
PLAY/RPT/8
on the
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When you have both old and new mes­sages, the TAD first plays back only the new messages.
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While playing back the messages, PL (playback) and the number of the cur­rent messages flash on the display. For example, if you have a total of four mes­sages (one old, three new), pressing
PLAY/REPEAT/
displays 2 (the first
new message). If there are no messages when you
press
PLAY/REPEAT/
PLAY/RPT/8
or the TAD announces “You have no mes­sages.”
Notes:
• If the TAD detects a busy signal for more than 5 seconds or silence for more than 8 seconds while record­ing a message, it stops recording and releases the call.
• When you play back messages using the handset, the message number does not appear on the dis­play.
To skip to the next message, press
SKIP/9
(or
on the handset).
SKIP
To play the current message again, press
PLAY/REPEAT/
PLAY/RPT/8
(or
on the handset). To stop playback before the end of the
messages, press
TONE
on the handset).
,
DELETING MESSAGES
STOP
STOP/HELP/
(or
To delete the current message, press
DELETE
on either the handset or base until a beep sounds at any time during playback.
DELETE
To delete all messages at once, while messages are not playing, hold down
DELETE
on the base until the TAD beeps 3 times. After all messages have been deleted, the TAD announces “You have no messages.”
To skip to the previous message, press
PREVIOUS
PREVIOUS/7
(or
on the hand-
set).
ADJUSTING THE TAD'S VOLUME
You can adjust the playback volume with the right side of the base, during message playback or call screening.
VOLUME
control, located on the
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REMOTE OPERATION
USING THE TOLL-SAVER
When you call the TAD-728 and the number of rings to answer calls is set to “toll-saver,” it answers after about two rings if you have new messages (ones you have not listened to). If there are no new messages, the TAD waits for about five rings before it answers. This gives you time to hang up before the TAD an­swers so you can avoid long-distance charges.
SETTING THE REMOTE OPERATION PIN
The remote operation PIN (personal identification number) permits remote access to the TAD. The PIN can be any number from 00 to 99. The def ault set­ting is 99, but you can change it by fol­lowing these steps.
1. Press so the handset display shows
Remote. The TAD announces
the number of messages you have (if any).
2. Press the TAD announces the current PIN through the handset.
REMOTE
PIN/#
on the handset
on the handset. Then
4. Press Then the TAD announces your new PIN stored through the handset’s speaker.
5. Press pears from the handset display.
PIN/#
on the keypad again.
REMOTE
so Remote disap-
Accessing the TAD Remotely
While you are away from your home, you can use a touch-tone phone, or a pulse (rotary) phone with a pocket tone dialer, to enter your PIN and do any of the following:
• set the TAD to answer calls
• select an outgoing message
• listen to your messages
• record a new announcement
• record a memo
• delete messages
• turn the TAD off
Note:
You cannot access the TAD from another telephone on the same line as your TAD-728.
1. Dial your phone number and wait for the TAD to answer.
3. Enter your two-digit PIN.
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The TAD automatically turns itself on to answer your call.
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2. When the outgoing message ends, press then enter your 2-digit PIN within 2 seconds.
The TAD announces “You have xx new message(s)” (where xx is the numbers of messages) or “You have no messages,” then the TAD plays back the recorded messages contin­uously. When you have both old and new messages, the TAD first plays back only the new messages. Press
8
to hear the old messages.
3. During playback, you can press the number key for the command you want.
To:
7
Press:
Skip to the previ­ous message.
8
Repeat the cur­rent message.
9
Skip to the next message.
Stop message playback.
2. Record your new outgoing mes­sage.
3. Press
1
or . A beep sounds and the recorded outgoing message plays back.
To record a memo:
1. Press
3
. The TAD beeps.
2. Record your message.
3. Press
3
. The TAD beeps and the
recorded memo plays.
To listen to help guidance: Press
and the TAD plays a series of voice prompts to guide you through re­mote operation.
To set the TAD to answer/not answer calls:
4
Press
. The TAD announces the cur­rent outgoing message or “Answer off.” Repeatedly press
4
during the OGM playback to turn the TAD on, choose one of the prerecorded or your own message, or turn the TAD off. You hear “Answer off.”
twice within
0
2 seconds
Delete the current message.
After all messages have been played back (or you finished playing back by pressing ), you can continue to ac­cess other features.
To record a new outgoing message:
1. Press
1
twice within 2 seconds. The
TAD beeps.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems wit h your phone, but if you do, th e follow­ing suggestions might help.
Problem Suggestion
The phone does not work or works poorly.
The handset stops working or works poorly during a call.
Check all phone line connections. Make sure the AC adapter and battery
pack are properly connected. Make sure the battery pack is properly
charged. Return the handset to the base for
about 2 seconds to reset its security access-protection code.
Move the handset closer to the base. Lift the base’s antenna t o a fully vert ical
position. Be sure the handset’s battery pack is
charged. (If the battery pack power is too low, it d oes not have e nough powe r to light the handset and display
Recharge! Battery low.
The handset battery does not charge. Check the charging contacts on the
handset and base. If they are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser (see “Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 12).
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Be sure the battery pack is properly connected.
Be sure the handset is properly seated on the base.
Replace the battery pack (see “Replac­ing the Battery Pack” on Page 42).
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Problem Suggestion
Severe noise interference. Keep the handset away from comput-
ers, remote control toys, wireless micro­phones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.
Move to another location or turn off the source of the interference.
Hang up and redial the number.
The phone cannot be operated at a useful distance from the base because the signal becomes weak or noisy (handset’s range has decreased).
Handset does not ring or receive a page.
You have an incoming call, but do not receive any Caller ID information.
Lift the base’s antenna t o a fully vert ical position.
Be sure neither the handset’s nor base’s antenna is touching a metal sur­face.
Recharge the battery pack. Lift the base’s antenna t o a fully vert ical
position. Move the handset closer to the base. Move the base away from other electri-
cal devices. Recharge the battery pack. Let the phone ring twice before you
answer so the system has time to record the Caller ID information.
Check that the system is correctly and securely connected.
Call your phone company to verify that your Caller ID service is active.
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Problem Suggestion
The TAD does not answer calls. Make sure the TAD is set to on.
Make sure the AC adapter and battery pack are properly connected.
Check all phone line connections.
The TAD does not record caller’s mes­sages.
REC TIME
Set
to 1 or 4.
Delete messages if memory is full.
If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the prob­lem, take your TAD-728 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your TAD-728 so you can enjoy it for years.
TAD-728 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone
Keep the TAD-728 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the TAD-728 only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam­age the battery pack, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the TAD-728 away from dust and dirt, which ca n cause prematur e wear of parts.
Handle the TAD-728 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir­cuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD-728 to wo rk improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your TAD-728’s electronic parts.
Wipe the TAD-728 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter­gents to clean the TAD-728.
Modifying or tampering with the TAD-728’s internal components can cause a mal­function and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to oper­ate it. If your TAD-728 is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can ask you to disconnect your TAD-728 until you have resolved the problem.
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REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK
If you follow the instructions in “Connect­ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 12, the battery pack should last about one year. If the battery pack does not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6-volt, 600 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment. You can order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShack store.
Install the new battery pack as de­scribed below, then charge it for about 12 hours.
1. Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover as shown.
2. Lift the battery pack out of the com­partment, then gently pull on the battery connector to disconnect it.
3. Insert the new battery pack's con­nector into the socket in the com­partment (the connector fits only one way), route the battery pack's leads through the strain relief slot, and place the battery pac k into the compartment.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire because it can explode.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Swallowing the battery can be fatal.
• Be careful not to short the battery with conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The bat­tery or conductor might overheat and burn.
Important:
This tele­phone can use nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries. At the end of a nickel cadmium battery's
1
-
8
0
0
2
2
4
7
-
-
3
8
4
useful life, it must be re­cycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for infor­mation on recycling or disposal pro­grams in your area or call 1-800-843-
7422. Some options that might be avail­able are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store, recycling collec­tion centers, and mail-back programs.
4. Replace the cover.
Cautions:
• Use a replacement battery of the required type (3.6V 600 mAh rechargeable battery), available through your local RadioShack store.
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily discon­tinue your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practi­cal, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, 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.
Your phone might cause TV or radio in­terference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your phone is causing the interference, turn off your phone. If the interferen ce goes away, your phone is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your phone.
Some cordless telephones operate on frequencies that might cause interfer­ence to nearby TVs and VCRs. To mini­mize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR.
LIGHTNING
Your telephone has built-in lightning pro­tection to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current. This lightning protection meets or exceeds FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the tele­phone or power lines can damage your telephone.
Lightning damage is not common. Nev­ertheless, if you live in an area that ha s severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the possibility of dam­age.
• 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
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman­ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radi oSha ck 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 WITH RESPECT T O 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 la sts or t he exclu sion of in­cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un­less 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 a refund is made, become the prop­erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder 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, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other 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 damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallat i on. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
04/99
06A99
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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