Radio Shack TAD-729 User Manual

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Cat. No. 43-729

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

TAD-729

900 MHz Digital Caller ID Call Waiting

Cordless Speakerphone

with Digital Answerer

FEATURES

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.

Your RadioShack TAD-729 900 MHz Dual Keypad Cordless Speakerphone Digital Answering System combines a 900 MHz digital cordless telephone unit and a digital TAD (Telephone Answering Device).

The 900 MHz band means less interference, clearer sound, and greater range than 46/49 MHz cordless telephones. The Caller ID unit records each caller’s telephone number (and name, if available in your area) and the date and time of the call, as provided by your local phone company to Caller ID service subscribers. And, if you subscribe to Call Waiting with Caller ID, the TAD-729 can show you the incoming caller information, even when you are already on the phone.

The TAD stores up to 12 minutes of messages on a computer chip and records each message’s day and time. This gives you advanced capabilities over tape-based answering machines:

• You can delete individual messages and save the rest.

• There are no tapes to bother with and no tape mechanisms to wear out.

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RadioShack is a trademark used by RadioShack Corporation.

TELEPHONE FEATURES

30-Number Memory Dialing — lets you

store 30 numbers in memory (20 in the handset, 10 in the base) for easy dialing.

Dual Keypad — a full set of keys on both the handset and base let you use either keypad to make and answer calls or program the phone’s features.

Headset Jack — lets you connect an optional headset for handsfree convenience.

Security Access-Protection Code — helps prevent other cordless phone users from using your phone line.

Long Battery Life — the supplied battery pack (when fully charged) provides about 7 hours of talk time or 7 days of standby time.

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.

Volume Controls — let you adjust the volume you hear through the handset and speakerphone.

Ringer Volume Control — lets you select from four ringer tone/volume settings on the handset.

Caller ID Memory — stores up to 50 Caller ID records.

3-Line Liquid Crystal Display — lets you view an entire Caller ID record on one screen.

Two-Way Intercom/Paging System — lets you send a signal from the base to the handset, or from the handset to the base, to page someone or locate the handset when it is away from the base. If someone answers, you can use the TAD-729 as an intercom.

30 Channels — automatically selects a clear channel when you make or answer a call. You can also manually change channels during a call.

Redial — lets you quickly redial any of the last three numbers dialed on the handset. You can also redial the last number you dialed on the base.

Auto Talk — you can set the phone so you can answer a call simply by lifting the handset from the base.

Any Key Answer — you can set the phone so you can press any key to answer a call when the handset is away from the base.

Hearing-Aid Compatibility — lets you use your phone with hearing aids that have a T (telephone) switch.

Facedown or Faceup Handset Charging — you can charge the handset on

the base facedown or faceup.

Wall Mountable — you can mount the TAD-729 on the wall to save space on your desk top.

Phone Pick-Up Detection — st ops recording when you pick up any phone on the same line as the TAD, and resets to answer the next call.

TAD FEATURES

Day/Time Stamp — records the day

and time each message was recorded. Remote Operation — lets you operate

your TAD from a touch-tone phone (or from a rotary phone with a pocket tone dialer).

Two Prerecorded Messages — gives you the option of using one of two prerecorded outgoing messages or recording your own.

Announcement Only — lets you play an announcement for callers to hear, without recording their messages.

Message Counter — shows the number of messages the TAD has recorded.

Programmable PIN — lets you set a two-digit personal identification number (PIN) for secure remote operation .

Adjustable Ring Number — lets you set the TAD to answer after three or five rings.

Toll-Saver — lets you avoid unnecessary charges when you call by long distance to check your messages.

Digital Volume Control — lets you precisely adjust the speakerphone and message playback.

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.

Where Caller ID is offered, one or more options are generally available:

Call Screening — lets you listen as a caller leaves a message so you can decide whether or not to answer the call.

Memo Recording — lets you leave messages for yourself or others in your home or office. You can also record your phone conversation.

• caller’s number only

• caller’s name only

• caller’s name and number

READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION

We have designed your phone to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each device that you connect to the phone line draws power from the phone line. We refer to this power draw as the device’s ringer equivalence number, or REN. The REN is on the bottom of the base. If you are using more than one phone or other device on the line, add up all the RENs. If the to tal is more than five (three in rural areas), your phones might not ring. If ring er operatio n is impaired, remove a device from the line.

FCC STATEMENT

Your TAD-729 complies with Part 68 of

FCC Rules

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

Note: Your telephone operates on standard radio frequencies, as allocated by the FCC. Even though the security access-protection code preven ts unauthorized use of your phone line, it is possible for other radio units operating on similar frequencies within a certain area to unintentionally intercept your conversations and/or cause interference. This lack of privacy can occur with any cordless phone.

. You must, upon request,

CONTENTS

Preparation .............................................................................................................. 8

Mounting the Phone ........................................................................................... 8

On a Desk Top ............................................................................................. 8

On a Wall Plate or Wall ................................................................................ 9

Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 10

Setting the Dialing Mode .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... ........................... 11

Turning the Base’s Ringer Off and On ................................ .............................. 12

Setting the Ringer Tone/Volume ................................... ... ... ... ........................... 12

Setting the Number of Rings . ... ... ....................................... ... ........................... 13

Setting the Day/Time ................................................................. ... .................... 13

Setting Auto Talk ........................................... ... ....................................... ... ... ... . 14

Turning Call Waiting/Caller ID On/Off .............................. ... .............................. 14

Storing Your Area Code ......... ... ....................................... ... ... .... ....................... 14

Telephone Operation ............................................................................................ 16

Making and Receiving a Call .............................. ....................................... ... ... . 16

Using the Handset ............................. .... ... ... ... ....................................... ... . 16

Using the Speakerphone ....................... ... ... ....................................... ... ... . 16

Adjusting the Handset Volume ......................................................................... 17

Selecting the Channel ...................................................................................... 17

Using Mute ....................................................................................................... 17

Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone ....................................... 17

Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone .................................................... 17

Using Flash ....................................................................................................... 18

Using Redial ..................................................................................................... 18

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 18

Using Page/Intercom ........................................................................................ 19

Transferring a Call Between the Handset and Base ......................................... 19

Using a Headset .............................. ... ... ... ....................................... ... .............. 20

Memory Dialing ....................................................................... ... .... ... ... ................. 21

Storing a Number in Memory ............................................................................ 21

In the Handset ............................................................................................ 21

In the Base ................................................................................................. 22

Editing or Deleting a Number in the Handset’s Memory ................................... 23

Entering a Pause .............................................................................................. 23

Reviewing Memory Numbers (Handset Only) .................................................. 23

Dialing a Memory Number ................................................................................ 24

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ................................ ... ... ................................. 24

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 24

Caller ID Operation (Handset Only) ..................................................................... 25

Reviewing Caller ID Records ....... ... ... ....................................... ... ... .... ............. 25

Caller ID Messages .......................................................................................... 25

Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID Record .................... ... ... .... .......................... 26

Storing a Caller ID Record to Memory ............................................................. 26

Deleting Caller ID Records ............................................................................... 26

TAD Operation ....................................................................................................... 28

Selecting the Outgoing Message ..................................................................... 28

Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message ....................................................... 28

Setting the Record Time .................. ....................................... ... ....................... 28

Setting the TAD to Answer Calls .................................. ... ... .... .......................... 29

Screening Calls ................................................................................................ 29

Recording Incoming Messages ........................................................................ 29

Recording a Memo ........................................................................................... 29

Recording a Conversation ................................................................................ 30

Playing Messages ............................................................................................ 30

Adjusting the TAD’s Volume ............................................................................. 31

Deleting Messages ........................................................................................... 31

Setting the Remote Operation PIN .................. ... .... ...................................... .... 31

Remote Operation ................................................................................................. 32

Using the Toll-Saver .................................................................. ... ... .... ............. 32

Using Remote Commands ............................................................................... 32

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 34

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 36

Replacing the Battery Pack ............................. ... .... ... ....................................... 37

The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 38

Lightning .......................... ................................ ................................ ................. 38

PREPARATION

MOUNTING THE PHONE

You can place the TAD-729’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 modular 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 phone’s range. If you have a choice of several locations, try each to see which provides the best performance.

Caution: The supplied RadioShack adapter was designed specifically for your TAD-729. Use only the supplied adapter.

Notes:

On a Desk Top

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 telephone line jack.

3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the the back of the base.

4. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the bottom of the base.

TEL LINE

DC IN 9V

jack

jack on

• Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line 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 (RJ11W for a wall plate).

5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

6. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

On a Wall Plate or Wall

1. Insert the two tabs at the top of the narrow end of the supplied bracket into the base’s upper tab slots as shown, then press down on the bracket’s latches and insert them into the lower slots.

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.

6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

2. Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the

TEL LINE

jack on the back of the base as in Step 1 of “On a Desk Top” on Page 8.

3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the

DC IN 9V

jack as in Step 3 of “On a Desk Top” on Page 8.

4. Route the adapter and modular cords through the grooves on the bracket.

7. Press and lift out the handset holder, flip it over as shown, then snap it back into place so it holds the handset.

Handset Holder

8. 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 9, then apply these additional instructions for placement on a wall.

1. Drill two holes 3

/ inches (100 mm) apart. Then thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about

/16 inch (8 mm)

from the wall.

2. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the

TEL LINE

jack

at the back of the base.

CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

The TAD-729 comes with a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack installed in the handset, but not connected. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack, then charge it for about 24 hours.

1. Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover.

3. Align the bracket’s keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it.

2. Lift the battery pack out of the compartment. Plug the battery pack’s connector into the socket in the compartment. The connector fits only one way.

3. Put the battery pack in the compartment.

4. Replace the cover.

To charge the battery pack, simply place the handset on the base, facing either up or down. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base lights.

Recharge the battery pack when Low

Battery

Important: Be sure the battery pack is properly connected before you try to charge it. The CHARGE/IN USE 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

• Using a pencil eraser, clean the

flashes on the display.

charging or recharging the battery pack, the phone might not work and you might hear a five-beep error signal. If this happens, return the handset to the base for about 5 seconds. This resets the security access-protection code.

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 3 seconds and

tery

you cannot make another call on the phone until you recharge the batter y pack.

• About once a month, fully discharge

the battery pack by keeping the handset off the base until

Battery

battery pack loses its ability to fully recharge.

• If the battery pack is completely dis-

charged or the base loses power while the handset is away from it, place the handset on the base to reset the security access-protection code. If it was the handset that lost power, recharge the battery pack.

• The supplied battery pack should

last about a year. When it loses its ability to fully recharge, order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShack store (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on Page 37).

flashes. When this happens,

flashes. Otherwise, the

Low Bat-

Low

• If the display is blank and the phone does not work, recharge the battery pack. (The battery power might be too low to light the display.)

SETTING THE DIALING MODE

Set

DIAL MODE

for the type of service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, after you charge the handset battery pack, do this simple test.

on the back of the base

1. Set

DIAL MODE

to T (tone).

DIAL MODE

phone. Telephones on the same line (and the TAD's handset if it is away from the base) still ring when there is an incoming call.

2. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone.

3. Press any number other than Note: If your phone system requires

that you dial an access code (9, for example) before you dial an outside number, do not press the access code number either.

If the dial tone stops, you have touch-tone service. Leave

set to T. If the dial tone contin-

MODE

ues, you have pulse service. Set

DIAL MODE

4. Press the base to hang up.

to P (pulse).

or place the handset on

TALK

DIAL

TURNING THE BASE’S RINGER OFF AND ON

RINGER

To turn on the base’s ringer, set to ON.

RINGER

SETTING THE RINGER TONE/VOLUME

You can select one of four different ringer tone/volume settings while the phone is not in the talk mode. Press or to increase or decrease to the ringer level setting.

Repeatedly press or until you hear the desired ringer setting. Each time you press or , the ringer changes and the display shows

Ringer A Low, Ringer B High, or Ringer B Low.

Ringer A High,

To turn off the base’s ringer, set on the back of the base to still make or receive calls using this

OFF

RINGER

. You can

Note: Pressing when the display shows display shows change the setting. Press the other button to change the setting.

Ringer A High or when the

Ringer B Low does not

SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS

ward or

REPEAT

to move backward. To set the correct day of the week when it displays, press

CLOCK

Set

RING TIME

, or

3, 5

on the side of the base to

to select how long the TAD

T/S

waits to answer a call (3 rings, 5 rings, or toll-saver).

RING TIME

Note: If you plan to check messages by

long distance, set

RING TIME

to toll-saver (see “Using the Toll-Saver” on Page 32).

SETTING THE DAY/TIME

You must set the day of the week and time so the TAD can record the correct day and time of each message.

Note: Enter each key press within about 2 minutes. Otherwise, the TAD exits the time setting process and you must begin again with Step 1.

1. Hold down

CLOCK

beeps. The TAD announces the currently set day and displays the day’s number (

0 for Sunday, 1 for Mon-

day, and so on).

until the TAD

CLOCK

REPEAT

SKIP

3. The TAD announces the hour. To change the hour, repeatedly press

SKIP

REPEAT

hour when it displays, press

. To set the correct

CLOCK

4. The T AD an nounces the minut es. To change the minutes, repeatedly press

SKIP

REPEAT

. To set the correct minutes when they display, press

CLOCK

The TAD announces “AM” or “PM,” and

A or P appears. Press

REPEAT

Press

to change this setting.

CLOCK

again to set “AM” or

SKIP

“PM.” The TAD beeps and announces the day and time.

5. To check the day and time press

CLOCK

. The TAD announces the

currently set day and time.

Note: When power fails, the clock retains the current time. When the po wer is restored, it starts counting again fr om the time the power failed.

2. To change the day of the week, repeatedly press

to move for-

SKIP

SETTING AUTO TALK

Your phone is preset so you must press

to answer a call. With auto talk

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.

Follow these steps to turn auto talk o n or off.

1. Lift the handset and hold down

CALL ID

appears on the display with Auto

Talk

CALL ID

SELECT

2. Press talk setting. cating the selected setting.

3. To clear the display when you finish, press to the base.

until Caller ID Setup

selected.

SELECT

to change the auto

On or Off appears indi-

CALL ID

or return the handset

TURNING CALL WAITING/ CALLER ID ON/OFF

If you have Call Waiting with Caller ID service, you can set the TAD-729 to show Caller ID information for an incoming call even while you are already on the phone.

Follow these steps to turn the Caller ID/ Call Waiting feature on or off.

1. Lift the handset and hold down

CALL ID

appears on the display with Auto

Talk

2. Press (Caller ID/Call Waiting).

3. Press ID/Call Waiting setting. appears indicating the selected setting.

4. Press set to the base to store the new setting.

until Caller ID Setup

selected.

or to select CIDCW

SELECT

to change the Caller

On or Off

CALL ID

then return the hand-

STORING YOUR AREA CODE

To quickly dial a number from a Caller ID record (see “Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID Record” on Page 26) or to correctly store a number from a record into a memory dialing location (see “Storing a Caller ID Record to Memory” on Page 26), you must store your local area code in the TAD-729’s memory. Then, when you dial from a Caller ID record, the TAD-729 skips the area code if it matches the one you stored.

Follow these steps to store your area code.

1. Lift the handset and hold down

CALL ID

appears on the display with Auto

Talk

until Caller ID Setup

selected.

2. Press 3 (or twice) to select Area .

Code

3. Press

SELECT

, then enter your 3digit area code. If you make a mistake, repeatedly press or to move the cursor over the incorrect digit, then enter the correct number.

Note: If an area code is already stored, it appears on the display. To delete the area code, press

DEL/CH

three times. Then enter your area code.

4. Press

SELECT

code, then press

to store the area

CALL ID

or return the handset to the base to clear the display.

TELEPHONE OPERATION

Note: To use the speakerphone, you

must use the base keypad; to use the handset, you must use the handset keypad.

MAKING AND RECEIVING A CALL

Using the Handset

To make a call, lift the handset and press handset's display and the CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base light. Dial the number. You see the number as you dial, then (after a few seconds) the call’s elapsed time.

TALK

. TALK appears on the

TALK

To answer a call, lift the handset from the base and press on, just lift the handset from th e base or press any key to answer a call.

To end a call, place the handset on the base or press

TALK

. If auto talk is

TALK

Using the Speakerphone

To make or answer a call using the speakerphone, simply press The SPKR/MUTE indicator lights. Use the base’s keypad to dial the desired number.

SPEAKER

VOL

Note: You can also dial the number before you press take, repeatedly press up to the wrong entry, then enter the correct number. You can also press and hold

DEL/CH

to delete the entire number.

for more than one second

. If you make a mis-

TALK

DEL/CH

to erase

DEL/CH

To adjust the speakerphone’s volume, repeatedly press base. The volume setting from est) to sage counter window.

To end a speakerphone call, press

SPEAKER

cator turns off.

10 (highest) appears in the mes-

again. The SPKR/MUTE indi-

. or . on the

VOL

1 (low-

ADJUSTING THE HANDSET VOLUME

To adjust the volume you hear through the handset during a call, press to increase or to decrease the volume. The display shows

Volume Maximum, Volume High, Volume Medium, or Volume Low.

Note: When you press while the volume is maximum or while the volume is low, the setting does not change.

SELECTING THE CHANNEL

The phone scans 30 channels (frequency pairs used between the base and the handset) and automatically selects a clear channel each time you make or receive a call. If you hear other conversations or excessive noise during a call, press

DEL/CH

nel. The display shows Note: If the handset is too far from the

base, the channel might not change. Move closer to the base and try again.

to select a different chan-

Scanning.

USING MUTE

MUTE

Press phone conversation.

again to resume your

MUTE

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE HANDSET AND SPEAKERPHONE

To switch to the speakerphone while you are using the handset, press

SPEAKER

the conversation on the speakerphone, press

To switch to the handset while you are using the speakerphone, lift the handset off the base. If the handset is away from the base, press

SPEAKER

on the base. When you hear

on the handset.

TA L K

, then press

TALK

USING BOTH THE HANDSET AND SPEAKERPHONE

To talk to someone in the room while using the speakerphone without the person on the other end of the phone line hearing your conversation, pr ess The SPKR/MUTE indicator flashes.

MUTE

If someone else is using the speakerphone, press join the conversation. If someone else is

using the handset, press the base to join the conversation.

on the handset to

TALK

SPEAKER

During the call, one person can hang up and let the call continue at the other keypad. Or, both people can hang up to end the call.

Note: If you hear a high-pitched noise from the base’s speaker, the handset and the base are too close together.

USING FLASH

FLASH

lent of a switchhook operation for special services, such as Call Waiting.

performs the electronic equiva-

REDIAL

To dial the last number dialed on the base, press hear the dial tone, press base. You can redial only the last number on the base.

Notes:

SPEAKER

REDIAL/PAUSE

, and, when you

REDIAL

on the

For example, if you have Call Waiting, press

FLASH

without disconnecting the current call. Press call.

Note: If you do not have any special phone services, pressing disconnect the current call.

to answer an incoming call

again to return to the first

FLASH

might

USING REDIAL

To quickly dial any of the last three numbers dialed on the handset, lift the handset and repeatedly press on the handset until the desired number appears on the display. Then press

TALK

REDIAL/PAUSE

• The redial memory is separate for each keypad. You cannot redial a number you dialed on the handset keypad using and vice versa.

• The redial memory holds up to 32 digits, so you can redial long-distance as well as local numbers.

• The redial memory also holds pause entries (see “Entering a Pause” on Page 23).

REDIAL

on the base,

USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE

Some special services, such as bankby-phone, require tone signals. If you have pulse service, you can still use these special tone services by following these steps.

1. Be sure

2. Dial the service’s main number.

DIAL MODE

is set to P.

3. When the service answers, press ( ) on the handset. Any addi-

TONE

tional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals.

To page the handset from the base, press

INTERCOM

base ring. Press

. The handset and

TALK

INTCM

on the

handset to answer the page.

TONE

4. When you hang up, the phone auto-

matically resets to pulse dialing.

USING PAGE/INTERCOM

You can use the TAD-729 as a two-way pager and intercom between the base and the 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.

To page the base from the handset, press ring. Press the base to answer the page.

. The base and handset

INTCM

SPEAKER

INTERCOM

In either case, if the called party does not answer within 1 minute, the paging stops. Press

INTCM

INTERCOM

again

to re-start paging. To end an intercom call, press

the handset, press

SPEAKER

TALK

on the

base, or hang up the handset. If a call comes in during an intercom

conversation, only the base rings but person at the handset can also hear the ring through the intercom. Either person can answer the call. Press

SPEAKER

then press

once to end the intercom call,

TAL K

SPEAKER

TALK

again to

answer the call. Note: The intercom does not operate if

the party being paged is already on a call.

TRANSFERRING A CALL BETWEEN THE HANDSET AND BASE

INTERCOM INTCM

You can use the TAD-729's intercom feature to transfer a call between the handset and the base.

To transfer a call from the handse t to the base, press

. The call is placed on

INTCM

hold. When the person at the base answers, press

. The call is released

TALK

from hold and transferred to the base. To bring the handset back into the conversation for a 3-way conference, press

again.

TALK

To transfer a call from the base to the handset, press

INTERCOM

. The call is placed on hold. When the person with the handset answers, press

SPEAKER

The call is released from hold and transferred to the handset. To bring the base back into the conversation for a 3-way conference, press

SPEAKER

again.

Notes:

• Connecting a headset disconnects the handset’s earpiece and microphone.

• or on the handset also controls the connected headset’s volume.

• 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 make or answer calls as usual using the keys on the handset. You can also ma ke or answer calls by pressing the button located on the base.

SPEAKER

USING A HEADSET

You can talk with hands-free convenience using an optional headset that has a your local RadioShack store for a suitable headset.

To connect the headset, open the rubber cover marked on the side of the handset, then insert the headset’s plug into the jack.

/32-inch (2.5-mm) plug. Contact

You can use a handset holder (available from 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 and close the rubber cover to protect the jack.

MEMORY DIALING

You can store up to 20 numbers in the handset’s memory and another 1 0 in th e base’s memory, then dial a stored number by pressing a memory location nu mber. You can also store a name with each number in the handset’s memory.

Each number you store can be up to 20 digits long, and each name can be up to 13 characters.

You cannot dial a number stored in one memory location (the base or the handset) using the keypad on the other.

STORING A NAME AND NUMBER IN MEMORY

Notes:

• An error tone sounds and the phone exits the storing process if you wait more than 20 seconds between key presses.

• If you receive a call during memory entry, the phone exits the storing process.

In the Handset

1. Lift the handset.

2. Hold down

Store

tion numbers (and names, if any) appears.

and a list of memory loca-

until Memory

MEM

3. Select an empty memory location (or the one you want to replace) by using or to scroll through the list or entering the location number (

). Precede a single-digit number

with a 0 ( Note: If the phone sounds five quick

beeps, you have made an entry error and the number was not stored. Re-enter the location number correctly.

4. Press appears. If you do not want to enter a name, skip to Step 6.

appears as the name (nn is

nn>

the memory location number you selected).

5. To enter a name, use or to select the characters and or to move the cursor. Repeatedly press

to view the characters in alphabetical order. The display shows uppercase letters first, then lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Press to view the characters in reverse order. You can hold down or to scroll rapidly through the characters.

, for example).

SELECT

. Store Name

<Memory

–

If you make a mistake, move the cursor over the error, then enter the correct character, or press

DEL/CH

to delete a character. To delete all the characters, hold down

DEL/CH

for at least 1 second.

In the Base

1. Press USE indicator blinks.

MEMORY

. The CHARGE/IN

6. Press

SELECT

. Store Number

appears.

7. Enter the phone number and any tone or pause entries (see “Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on Page 18 and “Entering a Pause” on Page 23).

8. Press and

SELECT

Memory n Stored appears.

After 2 seconds,

. The phone beeps

Memory Store

appears. Repeat Steps 3–8 to store more numbers.

9. When you finish, press

MEM

to exit

Memory Store.

Use the supplied memory directory sticker to record your stored numbers. Peel the backing from the sticker and attach it to the base.

To replace a stored number, store a new one in its place.

MEMORY

2. Enter the phone number and any tone or pause entries (see “Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on Page 18 and “Entering a Pause” on Page 23).

3. Press

MEMORY

the memory location number (

again, then enter

0–9

where you want to store the number. A tone sounds to indicate that the number is stored.

To clear a stored number, simply store a new number in its place. Or, press

twice. Then press the memory lo-

ORY

cation number (

) you want to clear. A

0–9

MEM-

tone sounds. Use the supplied memory directory

sticker to record your stored numbers. Peel the backing from the sticker and attach it to the base.

)

EDITING OR DELETING A NUMBER IN THE HANDSET’S MEMORY

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.

Follow these steps to edit or delete a memory number.

1. Lift the handset.

2. Hold down

Store

tion numbers appear on the display.

3. Choose a memory location (01–20) by pressing a number or by r epeatedly pressing or .

4. Press with the three options listed below. Press or to highlight the desired option then press it.

and a list of memory loca-

SELECT

until Memory

MEM

. A menu appears

SELECT

to choose

Edit Memory nn — Edit the

record as described in Steps 5 through 8 of “Storing a Name and Number in Memory” on Page 21

Delete Memory nn — The dis-

play prompts you to confirm the deletion. Move the cursor to then press phone beeps, and

Deleted

SELECT

appears.

DEL/CH

Memory n

Yes,

. The

Go Back — Returns you to the list

of memory numbers.

To enter a 2-second pause, press

AL/PAUSE

pears on the display when you enter a pause in handset’s memory. You can add more pause entries for a longer pause.

(

REDIAL

on the base). P ap-

REDI-

REVIEWING MEMORY NUMBERS (HANDSET ONLY)

To review your memory numb ers, press

. The list of memory location num-

MEM

bers (01–20) and the name stored with each number (or did not store a name) appears.

To see the stored phone numbers, pre ss

. An arrow to the right of the number

means it is longer than 14 digits. Press

again to see the rest of the number.

Repeatedly press to return to the name display.

To exit the memory number list, press

MEM

<Memory nn> if you

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

To see a stored name and phone number at the same time, press when the cursor is by a memory location number. To exit this display without storing any changes, hold down til the display clears.

SELECT

DEL/CH

un-

DIALING A MEMORY NUMBER

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers

To dial a number stored in handset’s memory, lift the handset and press The list of memory location numbers appears. Choose a memory location (01–

20) by pressing a number or by repeatedly pressing or , then press

You can also dial a memory number after pressing play does not change but the phone is in memory recall mode) then enter a memory location number.

To dial a number stored in the base’s memory, press hear a dial tone, press ter the memory location number for the number you want to dial.

Note: If you select an empty memory location, the base beeps 5 times.

TA LK

. Press

SPEAKER

MEMORY

MEM

. When you

MEM

TALK

(the dis-

and en-

CHAIN-DIALING SERVICE NUMBERS

If you store an emergency service’s number (police department, fire depart-

ment, 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.

For quick recall of numbers for special services (such as bank by phone), store each group of numbers in its own memory location. Dial the service’s main number first. Then, at the appropriate place in the call, press

on the base) and enter the number

for the location where the additional information is stored.

MEM

(or

MEMO-

CALLER ID OPERATION (HANDSET ONLY)

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. Although the Caller ID memory is on the handset, it records the call you receive on the speakerphone also.

CALL ID

The TAD-729 displays this information when it receives a call, and it stores up to 50 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”).

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

. To resume the previous phone

FLASH

conversation, press If the TAD-729’s Caller ID memory be-

comes full, any new call replaces the oldest call’s record.

FLASH

again.

REVIEWING CALLER ID RECORDS

To review the Caller ID records, lift the handset and press of new Caller ID records, if any, and the total number of records appears.

Note: If the handset is faceup on the base, it shows the number of Caller ID records, so you can see if you have new records to review.

CALL ID

. The number

Repeatedly press to scroll through the Caller ID records from the newest to the oldest, or to scroll back through the records. To scroll quickly through the records, hold down or .

When you scroll past the last record,

End appears. When you scroll past the

first record, the record totals appear. The top line of each record shows the

date, time and the number of calls from that number. The second line shows the caller’s name, and the third line shows the caller’s phone number.

CALLER ID MESSAGES

Display Description

New: XX Total: XX

Private Name

Private Number

Shows the number of new Caller ID records (records you have not review ed ) and the total number of records.

The caller has blocked the Caller ID information from being sent.

Display Description

Unknown Name

The caller is not within a Caller ID service.

Unknown Number

Incomplete Data

End

Appears if there was an error during the transmission of Caller ID information. Minor electrical disturbances can affect Caller ID information. Occasional errors are normal. If the phone frequently displays

Incomplete

, contact your

Data

local telephone company or RadioShack store for assistance.

Appears when you scroll past the oldest Caller ID record.

DIALING NUMBERS FROM A CALLER ID RECORD

STORING A CALLER ID RECORD TO MEMORY

Follow these steps to store the name and number from a Caller ID record into a handset’s memory location.

1. Recall the record you want to store, then press

tion

2. Choose a memory location (01–20) by pressing a number or by rep eatedly pressing or , then press

SELECT

If the selected location is empty, the phone beeps to confirm that it stored the number, then the Caller ID record appears. If a re cord exist s in the selected location,

appears.

Memory?

to confirm the replacement. Move the cursor to

SELECT

. Select Loca-

MEM

Replace

appears, prompting you

Yes or No, then press

DELETING CALLER ID RECORDS

You can delete Caller ID records individually or all at once.

To dial a local number stored in a Caller ID record, recall the record, then press

. If it is a long distance call, press

TA L K

before you press Note: If a Caller ID record does not con-

tain a phone number (if it was blocked by the caller, for example) you cannot dial from that record.

TALK

To delete a single record, recall it, then press

DEL/CH

pears, prompting you to confirm the deletion. Move the cursor to then press

. Delete Message? ap-

Yes or No,

SELECT

DEL/CH

To delete all the records at once, press

CALL ID

then press

so the record totals appear,

DEL/CH

. Delete All? appears, prompting you to confirm the deletion. Move the cursor to then press

SELECT

Yes or No,

DELETE

TAD OPERATION

SELECTING THE OUTGOING MESSAGE

The TAD has two prerecorded outgoing messages. One asks the caller to leave a message: “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.” The TAD uses this message when “Setting the Record Time”). The other is simply an announcement and does not let the caller leave a message: “Hello, no one is available to take your call.” The TAD uses this message when

TIME

only).

REC TIME

is set to

is set to 1 or 4 (see

(announcement

ANN

OGM

REC

RECORDING/DELETING AN OUTGOING MESSAGE

To record your outgoing message (up to 30 seconds long), hold down the TAD beeps and you finish your message, press

STOP

message. To delete your outgoing message and

use the TAD’s prerecorded messages, hold down Then press onds.

. The TAD plays back your

OGM

-- appears. When

until the TAD beeps.

again within two sec-

OGM

until

PLAY/

SETTING THE RECORD TIME

Set

REC TIME

mine how the TAD-729 will record incoming messages.

to 1, 4, or

ANN

to deter-

REC TIME

You can also record your own message (see “Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message”). When you record your own outgoing message, the TAD uses it for all

REC TIME

To switch between your outgoing message and the TAD’s prerecorded message, press message begins to play, press again. The TAD switches to the other message and plays it.

settings.

. When the current

OGM

— The TAD plays the outgoing mes-

sage and lets callers leave a message up to 1 minute long.

— The TAD plays the outgoing mes-

sage and lets callers leave a message up to 4 minutes long.

(announcement only) — The TAD

ANN

plays the outgoing message but does not let callers leave a message.

SETTING THE TAD TO ANSWER CALLS

RECORDING INCOMING MESSAGES

To set the TAD to answer calls, press

ANSWER

caller’s message (see “Setting the Record Time” on Page 28), it plays the outgoing message and sh ows the number of recorded messages. If the TAD is set to announcement-only, it plays the outgoing message, and set the TAD to not answer calls, press

ANSWER

off” and the message counter turns off.

. If the TAD is set to record a

A appears. To

. The TAD announces, “Answer

ANSWER

SCREENING CALLS

You can let the TAD answer calls for you while you listen to the caller’s message through the base’s speaker (

appears on the handset’s display).

ing

If you decide to answer the call, press

SPEAKER

phone, lift the handset (if necessary) and press pick up any phone on the same line. The TAD stops recording and resets to answer the next call.

to answer using the speaker-

to answer. You can also

TALK

Answer-

After the TAD answers a call, it plays the outgoing message, beeps, and records the caller’s message. The base’s display shows shows

Each incoming message can be up to 1 or 4 minutes long, depending on how you set Record Time” on Page 28). The TAD729’s maximum recording capacity is 12 minutes.

The TAD stops recording and reset s to answer the next call when:

Note: When the TAD’s message memory is full, the TAD announces “No remaining time” when you try to operate it.

--, and the handset’s display

Answering.

REC TIME

• The caller hangs up.

• The maximum message length is reached.

• The TAD detects a busy signal or more than 7 seconds of silence.

• You pick up the TAD-729’s handset or any phone on the same phone line.

(see “Setting the

FL appears on the display and

RECORDING A MEMO

A memo is a message you can record at the TAD for yourself or others in your home or office. The TAD-729 stores memos as incoming messages (“Playing Messages” on Page 30).

To record a memo, hold down the base until the TAD beeps and

MEMO

––

appears in the message counter window, then speak your message. When you finish the memo, press or

MEMO

PLAY/STOP

MEMO

Note: The TAD-729 cannot record a

memo less than two seconds long.

RECORDING A CONVERSATION

The TAD-729 lets you record bo th sides of a telephone conversation when you are talking with the handset.

Important 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.

To start recording a phone conversation, hold down TAD beeps and

on the base until the

MEMO

–– appears.

To stop recording, press

. The TAD-729 stores a recorded

MEMO

PLAY/STOP

conversation as a message (see “Playing Messages”).

Note: The TAD-729 cannot record a conversation less than two seconds long, or a call using the speakerphone.

PLAYING MESSAGES

After the TAD-729 has recorded a message, its message counter shows the total number of messages stored. If you have new messages, the number flashes. To play your messages, pres s

. The TAD announces the number

STOP

of new and old messages, then plays the new messages. The message number appears as each message plays, and the TAD announces the day and time of the call at the end of each message.

To play all messages after playing the new messages, press

PLA Y/STOP

To skip to the next message, press SKIP during playback.

To replay the current message from the beginning, press

REPEAT

within about 4 seconds after a

REPEAT

. If you press

message begins playing, the TAD replays the previous message.

PLAY/

again.

ADJUSTING THE TAD’S VOLUME

SETTING THE REMOTE OPERATION PIN

To adjust the speaker’s volume, repeatedly press The volume setting from

. or . on the base.

VOL

1 (lowest) to

10 (highest) appears in the message

counter window.

DELETING MESSAGES

To delete the current message while it is playing, hold down TAD beeps.

To delete all messages at once, while messages are not playing, hold down

DELETE

beeps and counter window.

Note: You cannot delete new (not yet played) messages. If you try to delete all messages at once while you still have new messages, the TAD sounds five quick beeps and does not delete any messages.

on the base until the TAD

0 appears in the message

DELETE

until the

The TAD-729’s two-digit remote operation PIN (personal identification number) prevents unauthorized remote access to your messages. The PIN is preset to 80.

Follow these steps to change the PIN to any number from 00 to 99.

Note: If you wait more than 2 minutes between each keypress, the TAD exits the PIN setting process. Start again at Step 1.

1. Hold down and

00 appears in the message

counter window.

2. Press

3. Press

To check your PIN at any time, press

. The PIN appears in the message

counter window, and the TAD announces it.

Note: If you press

STOP

exits. Begin again with Step 1.

SKIP

PIN higher or Then press

SKIP

second digit of the PIN, then press

. The TAD announces the new

PIN.

while changing the PIN, the TAD

until the TAD beeps

to set the first digit of the

REPEA T

to set it lower.

REPEAT

SPEAKER

to set the

PLAY/

REMOTE OPERATION

While you are away from your home or office, you can use a touch-tone phone, or a pulse (rotary) phone with a pocket tone dialer (available throug h your local RadioShack store) to enter your PIN and do any of the following:

• Set the TAD to answer or not answer calls.

• Listen to your messages.

• Record a new outgoing message.

• Record a memo.

• Erase messages.

Note: You cannot remotely operate the TAD-729 using its handset or another telephone on the same line as the TAD.

USING THE TOLL-SAVER

RING TIME

(see “Setting the Number of Rings” on Page 13), the TAD-729 answers after three rings if you have new messages (ones you have not listened to). If there are no new messages, the TAD answers after five rings. This gives you time to hang up before the TAD answers so you can avoid unnecessary long-distance charges.

is set to

(toll-saver),

T/S

USING REMOTE COMMANDS

Follow these steps to operate the TAD from a remote location.

Note: If you wait more than 15 seconds between each keypress, the TAD sounds a long beep and hangs up.

1. Dial your phone number and wait for the TAD to answer. If the TAD is not set to answer calls, it will answer after about 10 rings and sound a series of beeps.

2. When the outgoing message begins (or the TAD sounds a series of beeps), press within 2 seconds.

3. If the PIN is correct, the TAD announces the day and time, then it announces the number of new and old messages. The TAD plays all new messages then beeps about once every two seconds to let you know it is ready to accept remote commands.

Notes:

• If the TAD does not respond, try entering your PIN again. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times, the TAD beeps and hangs up.

• When the TAD is in remote operation, it stops all answering functions and the display on the base shows

, then enter your PIN

rC. The TAD resumes answering

functions when it is no longer in remote command if you have not turned it off.

• When using remote operation, you can only delete the current message during playback. You cannot delete all the messages stored at one time.

• The maximum length of a memo recorded by remote operation is 4 minutes.

To use a remote command, press

and

(within 2 seconds) the number for the command you want.

Note: The remote operation stops when someone picks up the handset or any phone on the same phone line.

When playback of the incoming messages exceeds 4 minutes, the TAD once stops playback. To listen further, press # and 2 again.

Press

then:

1 Repeat current message dur-

ing playback. 2 Play messages. 3 Skip current message during

playback. 4 Delete current message during

playback. 5 Stop playback, recording, and

room monitoring. 6 Set the TAD to answer calls.

The TAD announces the cur-

rent outgoing message. 7 Record a memo, or stop

recording a memo. 8 Record or stop recording a

new outgoing message. 9 Set the TAD to not answer

calls. The TAD announces

“Answer off.”

To:

Monitor the room where the

TAD is located for 15 seconds.

TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-729, but if you do, these suggestions might help.

Problem Suggestion

Low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone on the same

line. Hang up the other phone.

Severe noise interference. Press

Keep the handset away from computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances.

Move the handset to another location or turn off the source of interference.

The phone cannot be operated at a useful distance from the base because the signal becomes weak or noisy (handset’s range has decreased).

The phone does not work or works poorly.

The handset battery pack does not charge.

The handset does not ring or receive a page.

Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position. Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface. Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge the bat-

tery pack. Replace the battery pack if necessary (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on Page 37 ).

Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected, and the battery pack is charged.

Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If they are dirty, cl ean them with a pencil eraser.

Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly. Replace the battery pack. Move the base away from other electrical devices and

sources of noise.

DEL/CH

to change the channel.

Problem Suggestion

The handset stops working or works poorly during a call.

The TAD does not answer calls. Make sure the TAD is turne d on.

The TAD does not record callers’ messages.

Low Battery

display every few seconds.

flashes on the

Move the handset closer to the base. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position. Be sure the battery pack is charged. (If the battery

power is too low, it does not have enough power to light the display.)

If the base loses power while the handset is away, the security access-protection code might change. Restore power to the base, then place the handset back on the base. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights, indicating that the code is set again.

Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If they are dirty, cl ean them with a pencil eraser.

Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected. Check all phone line connections.

REC TIME

or 4. Delete messages if memory is full. Be sure the battery pack is correctly connected.

is set to

(announcement only). Set it to 1

ANN

You have an incoming call, but do not receive any Caller ID information.

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.

If you still have problems, disconnect the TAD-729. 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 phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your RadioShack phone Digital Answering System ship. The following suggestions will help you care for your TAD-729 so you can enjoy it for years.

RadioShack TAD-729 900 MHz D ual Keypad Cordless Speaker-

is an example of superior design and craftsman-

Keep the TAD-729 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the TAD-729 only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the TAD-729 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.

Handle the TAD-729 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD-729 to work improperly.

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and re commended type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your TAD-729’s electronic parts.

Wipe the TAD-729 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chem icals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the TAD-729.

Modifying or tampering with the TAD-729’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your TAD-729 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-729 until you have resolved the problem.

REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK

If you follow the instructions in “Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 10, 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.

Cautions:

• You must use a re placeme nt batt ery of the same size and type.

• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire because it might explode.

• Do not open or mutilate the battery.

• Be careful not to short the battery by touching the connector’s pins with conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn.

Install the new battery pack as described below, then charge it for about 24 hours (see “Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 10).

Note: To avoid losing memory numbers, install and begin charging the new battery pack within 1 minute.

1. Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover.

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 and place the battery pack into the compartment.

4. Replace the cover.

If you have trouble replacing the battery, take the TAD to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Important: The EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickelcadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates RadioShack is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800843-7422) for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. RadioShack’s involvement in this program is part of the company’s commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your phone.

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:

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

NOTES

Limited One-Ye ar 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.

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