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Cat. No. 43-732
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-732
900 MHz Digital Answering System
with 20-Channel Cordless Telephone
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack TAD-732 900 MHz
Digital Answering System uses advanced cordless telephone technology
to give you superior audio quality. Its
cordless operation lets you move freely
around your home or office.
The TAD-732 stores all messages on a
computer chip. This gives you better
performance than tape-based answering machines. For example, you can delete an individual mess age while saving
the rest. Because your TAD is fully digital, there are no tapes to bother with and
no tape mechanisms to wear out.
You can operate the TAD-732 remotely
from a touch-tone phone, even if it is not
turned on.
TAD Features
Date/Time Stamp
and time each message was recorded.
— records the day
Announce-Only
— lets you play an announcement for call ers to hear, without
recording their messages.
LED Message Counter
— shows the
number of messages the TAD has recorded.
Remote Operation
— lets you use a
touch-tone phone (or rotary phone and
pocket tone dialer) to operate t he TAD
while you are away from your home or
office.
Remote Answer-On
— l ets you turn on
the TAD from a remote location even
when it is not set to answer calls.
Programmable Remote Operation Security Code
— you can set a two-digi t
security code for remote operation.
Call Screening
— lets you listen as a
caller leaves a mes sage so you can decide whether or not to answer the call.
Two User Mailboxes and a Message
Center
— stores mess ages (eac h up to
60 seconds long) in one of the user mailboxes or in the general message center.
Volume Control
— lets you adjust the
volume of incoming message playback.
Pre-Recorded Message
— gives you
the option of using the TAD-732 ’s existing outgoing mess age or rec ording your
own (up to 60 seconds long).
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RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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Memo Recording
— lets you leave
messages for you rself or others in your
home or office.
Adjustable Ring Number
— lets you
set the TAD to answer a fter four or seven rings.
Toll-Saver
— lets you avoid unnecessary long-distance charges when you
call by long distance to check your messages.
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CAUTION
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ANSWER
Button
— lets you turn the
TAD on or off without disconnecting it.
Phone Pick-U
Detection
— stops recording when you pick up any phone on
the same line as the TAD.
Telephone F eatures
900 MHz Operation
sound and less interference than many
other cordless phones.
20 Channels
— automatically sel ects a
clear channel when you make or answer
a call. You can also manually change
channels during a call.
Securit
Access-Protection Code
helps prevent other cordless phones
from using your phone line while the
handset is off the base.
9-Number Memor
store up to 9 pho ne numbers in memory
for easy dialing.
Pa
lets you send a paging signal
e —
from the base to the handset to page
someone or locate the handset when it is
away from the base.
Flash
— sends an electronic switchhook signal for use with special phone
services such as Call Wai tin g .
Redial
— lets you quickly dial the last
number dialed.
— provides bett er
Dialing
— lets you
—
your conversation with someone in the
room .
Tone or Pulse Dialin
— lets you use
your phone with either type of dialing.
Headset Jack
— lets you connect an
optional headset (available at your local
RadioShack store) for hands-free convenience.
Detachable Belt Cli
— lets you ha ng
the handset on your belt for easy portability.
Hearin
Aid Compatible
— lets you
use this telephone with hearing aids that
have a T (telephone) switch.
.
Warnin
: To prevent fire or s hock
hazard, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-S ERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
This symbol is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous vo ltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient
magnit ude t o con st itute a r isk of el ectric shock. Do not open the product’s
case.
!
— prevents the person on t he oth-
Mute
er end of the phone line from hearing
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte-
!
nance i nstruct ions ar e incl uded in the
literature accompanying this product.
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This telephone device has been tested
and found to comply with all applicable
UL and FCC standards.
We recommend you record the TAD’s
serial number here. The number is on
the bottom of the base.
Serial Number ________________
Important: Cordless phones such as
this one require AC power to operate.
When AC power is off, you cannot dial
out or receive incoming calls using your
TAD-732. For this reason, the TAD-732
should not be your only telephone. To
be safe, you should also have a phone
that does not require AC power to operate (not a cordless phone) so you can
still make and receive calls if there is an
AC power failure.
READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
Your TAD-732 conforms to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most
telephone lines. However, each device
you connect to the telepho ne line draws
power from the telephone line. We refer
to this power draw as the device’s
equivalence number
is on the label on the back of the base.
, or REN. The REN
ringer
ringer operation. If ringer operation is
impaired, remove a device from the line.
FCC STATEMENT
Your TAD-732 complies with Part 68 of
FCC Rules
provide the FCC Registration Number
and the REN to your phone company.
These numbers are on the label on the
back of the base.
You must not connect your phone to any
of the following:
• coin-operated syst e ms
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone systems
Note: Your telephone operates on s tandard radio frequencies, as a llocated by
the FCC. Even though the security
access-protection code prevents 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,
If you are using more than one phone or
other device on th e line, add up all the
RENs. If the total is more than five, your
phone might not ring and your answering system might not answer. In rural areas, a total REN of three might impair
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CONTENTS
Preparation .............................................................................................................. 7
Selecting a Location ........................................................................................... 7
Installing the Handset’s Antenn a ........................................................................ 7
Installing the Phone ............................................................................................ 8
Placing the Base on a Desk Top .................................................................. 8
Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate .............................................................. 9
Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall .......................... ....... .......... ....... ... 10
Connecting and Charging the Handset Battery Pack .. ..................................... 12
Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 14
Turning the Ringers Off or On .......................................................................... 14
Setting the Number of Rings ............................................................................ 15
Setting the Day and Time . ................................................................................ 15
With the Handset ....................................................................................... 15
With the Base ............................................................................................ 16
Telephone Operation ............................................................................................ 17
Making and Receiving a Call ............................................................................ 17
Setting the Handset’s Volume .......................................................................... 17
Changing the Channel ........................................ ....... .......... ....... ....... ....... ....... . 17
Using Redial ..................................................................................................... 18
Using Flash ...................................................................................................... 18
Using Mute ....................................................................................................... 18
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 19
Using Page........................................................................................................ 19
Memory Dialing ................................................................................................ 19
Storing a Number in Memory ..................................................................... 19
Entering a Pause ....................................................................................... 20
Dialing a Stored Number ........................................................................... 20
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ................................................................. 20
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 20
Using an Optional Headset ................................................... ....... .......... ....... .. . 21
Removing the Belt Clip ..................................................................................... 21
TAD O peration ....................................................................................................... 22
Setting the TAD to Answer Calls ...................................................................... 22
Using the Mailboxes ......................................................................................... 22
Recording an Outgoing Message ..................................................................... 22
Using the Handset ..................................................................................... 23
Deleting an Outgoing Message ................................................................. 23
Using the Announce-Only Feature ................................................................... 24
Screening Calls ........................ ....... .......... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... .......... .. ....... . 24
Adjusting the TAD’s Volume ............................................................................. 24
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Recording Incoming Messages ........................................................................ 25
Recording a Memo ........................................................................................... 25
Using the Handset ..................................................................................... 25
Playing Messages ............................................................................................ 27
Deleting Messages ............... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ..... ....... ..... 28
Changing the Remote Operation Security Code .............................................. 28
Remote Operation ................................................................................................. 29
Using Toll-Saver ............................................................................................... 29
Using Remote Answer-On ................................................................................ 29
Using Remote Commands ............................................................................... 29
Remote Commands ................................................................ ....... ....... ..... 30
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 31
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 32
Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................................................. 33
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 34
Lightning ........................................................................................................... 34
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PREPARATION
SELECTING A LOCATION
You can place the phone on a desk top
or table, mount it on a standard wall
plate, or mount it directly on the wall. Select 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, m etal walls or
filing cabinets, wireless intercoms,
alarms, and room monitors
The base’s location affects the phone’s
range. If you have a choice of several locations, try each to s ee which provides
the best performance.
Caution:
designed specifically for your T AD-732.
Use only the supplied adapter.
The supplied AC adapter was
INSTALLING THE
HANDSET’ S ANTENNA
Screw the antenna
into the hole at the top
of the handset.
Notes:
• Your telephone connec ts 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 nu mbe r of t he j ack to be
installed is RJ11C (RJ11W if you
want to mount it on a wall plate).
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INSTALLING THE PHONE
Placing the Base on a
Desk Top
1. Remove the mounting bracket by
holding in both tabs and gently pulling out the wide end of the bracket.
2. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the telephone jack
on the back of the base.
3. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.
4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
the back of the base.
5. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot on the back of
the base.
6. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of
the bracket into the inner pair of
slots near the bo ttom of the base as
shown and snap the tabs at the wide
end of the bracket into place.
DC 9V
jack on
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7. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet. The TAD-732 beeps and
appears.
8. Raise the base’s antenna to a vertical positio n.
Mounting the Base on a Wall
Plate
1. Remove the mounting bracket by
holding in b oth tabs and gently pull ing out the wide end of the bracket.
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2. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the telephone jack
on the back of the base.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
DC 9V
jack on
the back of the base.
4. Route the modular cord through the
left groove on the bottom of the
base and the adapt er cord through
the groove below the strain relief
slot.
Strain
Relief
Slot
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5. Route the end of the modular cord
through the hole in the bracket, and
insert the tabs on the narrow e nd of
the bracket into the inner pair of
slots near the top of the base as
shown.
6. Snap the tabs at the wide end of the
bracket into place.
8. Plug the AC adapter into a standard
AC outlet. The TAD-732 beeps and
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appears.
9. Raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
7. Plug the modular cord into the wall
plate jack. Align the base’s keyhole
slots with the wall plate studs and
slide the base downward to secure
it.
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Mounting the Base Directly on
the Wall
To mount the base directly on the wall ,
you need two screws (not supplied) with
heads that fit into the keyhole slots on
the bottom of the base.
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1. Drill two holes 315/
16
3
/16"
inches (100 mm)
apart. Then thread a
screw into each hole,
letting the heads extend about
mm) from the wall.
3
/
16
inch (5
15
3
/16"
2. Remove the mounting bracket by
holding in b oth tabs and gently pull ing out the wide end of the bracket.
3. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the telephone jack
on the back of the base.
4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
DC 9V
jack on
the back of the base.
5. Route the modular cord through the
groove below the strain relief slot
and the adapter cord through the left
groove on the bottom of the base.
Strain
Relief
Slot
6. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of
the bracket into the inner pair of
slots near the top of the base as
shown and snap the tabs at the wide
end of the bracket into place.
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7. Align the keyhole slots with the
mounting screws and slide the base
downward to secure it.
8. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet. The TA D-732 beeps and
appears .
9. Plug the end of the modular cord
into a modular phone line jack.
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CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE
HANDSET BATTERY
PACK
The TAD-732 comes with a rechargeable nickel-cadmium batte ry pack in the
handset but not connected. Before using
your phone, you must connect the battery pack and then charge it for about 15
hours.
1. Press down and slide off the battery
compartment cover.
2. Lift the battery pack out of the compartment, and plug its connector into
the socket inside the compartment.
The connector fits only one way.
10. Raise the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
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3. Put the battery pack in the com partment and replace the cover.
4. To charge the battery pack, simply
place the handset on the base. The
CHARGE indicator on the base
lights.
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Recharge the battery pack when the
BATT LOW indicator on the handset
flashes.
Notes:
• You can place the handset on the
base face down or face up without
removing the belt clip. If you want to
use the hanging hole on the back of
the handset to place the handset on
the wall-mounted ba se face-up, remove the belt clip (see “Removing
the Belt Clip” on Page 21). However,
the batt ery p ack w ill no t fully char ge
in this position.
• If the CHARGE indicator does not
light when you pla ce the handset on
the base, be sure the battery pack
and AC adapter are correctly and
securely connected.
Also, check the charging contacts
on the handset and base. If the contacts are dirty or tarnished, clean
them with a pencil eraser.
• When you first use the phone after
charging or recharging the battery
pack, the phone might not work and
you might hear 3 short beeps when
you press
TA L K
. If this happens, return the handset to the base for about
5 seconds. This resets the security
access-protection code.
• About once a month, fully discharge
the battery pack by keeping the handset off the base until the BATT LOW
indicator lights. Otherwise, the battery pack loses its ability to fully recharge.
• If the BATT LOW indicator does not
light, but the phone does not work, recharge the batte ry pack. (The b attery
pack charge mi ght be too low to light
the indicator.)
• If the battery pack becomes weak
during a call, you hear 2 beeps and
the BATT LOW indicator flashes. End
the call as soon as convenient ly possible, and recharge the battery pack
before using the phone again.
• If the battery pa ck is completely discharged or the base loses power
while the handset is away from it,
place the han dset on the ba se to reset the security access-protection
code. If it was the handset that lost
power, recharge the battery pack.
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• The supplied battery pa ck shou ld last
for about a year. When the battery
pack loses its ability to fully recharge,
order a replacement battery pack
from your local RadioShack store
(see “Replacing the Ba ttery Pack ” on
Page 3 3).
SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
T/P
Set
base for the type of service you have. If
you are not s ure which type you have,
after you charge the handset battery
pack, do this simple test .
(Tone/Pulse) on the back of the
1. Set
2. Press
T/P
to T.
TALK
on the handset a nd lis-
ten for the dial tone.
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3. Press any number other than
Note:
If your phone system requires
that you dial an access code (9, for
example) before you d ial an outs ide
number, do not press the access
code either.
If the dial tone stops, you have
touch-tone service. Leav e
T
.
T/P
If the dial tone continues, you have
T/P
pulse service. Set
4. Press
TALK
on the handset or place
to P.
the handset on the base to hang up.
0
.
set to
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TURNING THE RINGERS
OFF OR ON
To turn off the ringers on the base, set
RINGER
To turn off the ringer on the handset, set
RINGER
OFF
using this phone, and te lephon es on the
same line still ring w hen there is an incoming call. The IN USE indicator on the
base and the TALK indicator on the
handset will flash until you answer the
call.
To turn on the base and handset ringers, set
Note
handset is on the base, the handset
does not ring.
on the back of the base to
on the left side of the handset to
. You can still make or receive calls
RINGER
: If the base’s ringer is off and the
to ON.
OFF
SETTING THE NUMBER
OF RINGS
Set the
base to
.
TAD waits before it answers a call (4
rings, 7rings, or toll-saver).
Note:
es by long distance, set the number of
rings to toll-saver (see “Using TollSaver” on Page 29).
4/7/TS
switch on the back of t he
4, 7
, or TS to select how long the
If you plan to check your messag-
SETTING THE DAY AND
TIME
You must set the day of the week and
time so the TAD can record the correct
day and time of each message. You can
set the day and time with either the
handset or the base.
Notes
:
• The day and time settings will be
lost if AC power failure exceeds 2
minutes.
CL
•
flashes if the day and time settings are lost. Reset the day and
time.
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With the Handset
1. Press
2. Press
3. To change the day, repeatedly press
REMOTE
. The REMOTE indi-
cator lights.
CHANGE ( )
then
CLOCK (8)
The TAD announces the currently
set day.
SKIP (6)
(4)
to move forward o r
to move backward.
REPEAT
9. Press
REMOTE
. The REMOTE indi-
cator turns off.
With the Base
1. Hold down
nounces the currently set day.
.
2. To change the day of the week, repeatedly press
forward or
backward.
3. Press
the hour and “AM” or “PM.”
CLOCK
CLOCK
until the TAD an-
SKIP( )
REPEAT( )
. The TAD announces
to move
to move
4. Press
CLOCK (8)
. The TAD an-
nounces the hour and “AM” or “PM.”
5. To change the hour, repeatedly
press
6. Press
SKIP (6)
CLOCK (8)
REPEA T (4)
or
. The TAD an-
.
nounces the minutes.
7. To change the minutes, repeatedly
SKIP (6)
press
8. When you finish, press
REPEA T (4)
or
.
CLOCK (8)
The TAD announces the day and
time and beeps twice.
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4. To change the hour, repeatedly
press
5. Press
SKIP( )
CLOCK
REPEAT( )
or
. The TAD announces
the minutes.
6. To change the minutes, repeatedly
press
SKIP( )
REPEA T( )
or
7. When you finish, press
TAD announces the day and time.
.
CLOCK
.
.
. The
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
MAKING AND RECEIVING
A CALL
To make a call, lift the handset and press
TALK
. When you hear the dial tone, dial
the desired phone number or memory
number (see “Memory Dialing” on
Page 19).
To answer a call if the handset is on the
base, simply lift t he handset and begin
your conversation. If the handset is away
from the base, press
dicator on the handset and the IN USE
indicator on the base light.
TALK
. The TALK in-
: The TAD-732 sounds a few beeps
Note
when it reaches the lowest or the highest volume setting.
CHANGING THE
CHANNEL
The TAD-732 has 20 channels (frequency pairs used between the base and
handset). It automatically selects a clear
channel each time you make or receive
a call.
TALK
To end a call, press
or place the handset on the base. The
TALK and the IN USE indicators turn off.
If you press
Note:
the phone does not disconnect, place
the handset on the base.
on the handset
TALK
to hang up and
SETTING THE HANDSET’S
VOLUME
You can change the handset’s volume
during a call by repeatedly pressing
VOLUME
down the three settings (low, medium,
and high) and remains set for subsequent calls.
. The volume steps up and
If you hear other conversations or excessive noise during a call, press
NEL
on the handset to s elect a different
channel.
: If the handset is too far from the
Note
base, the channel might not change.
Move closer to the base and try again.
CHAN-
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USING REDIAL
You can quickly redial the last number dialed. Simply lift the handset and press
TA LK
. When you hear the dial tone,
REDIAL.
press
Notes:
• The TAD’s redial memory stores
up to 32 digits, so you can redial
long-distance as well as local
numbers.
• The redial memory stores pause en-
tries (see “Entering a Pause” on
Page 20).
• The redial memory does not store a
flash entry or any digits entered a f-
FLASH
ter you press
Flash”).
(see “Using
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
press
to answer an incoming call
without disconnecting the current call.
FLASH
Press
again to return to the first
call.
Note :
phone services, pressing
If you do not have any special
FLASH
might
disconnect the current call.
USING MUTE
MUTE
The
you talk to someone else in the room
without the person on the other end of
the phone line hearing your conversation. Press
TALK indicator on the handset flashes
button on the handset lets
MUTE
during the call. The
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MUTE
Press
again to resume your
phone conversation.
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USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
Some special services, such as bank-byphone, require tone signals. If you ha ve
pulse service, you can still use these
special tone services by following these
steps.
1. Be sure
2. Lift the handset and press
3. Dial the service’s main number.
4. When the service answers, press .
Any additional numbers you dial are
sent as tone signals.
5. After you complete the call, return
the handset to the base or press
TALK
automatically resets to pulse dialing.
T/P
is se t to P.
TALK
.
on the handset. The phone
USING PAGE
To page the p erson with the handset or
to find the handset, p ress
base. The handset beeps t hree times. If
you want the handset to beep for a longer time, you can hold down
seconds to have the handset beep for
about 35 seconds.
To stop the handset from beeping before it automatically stops, press
twice or press
Note
: Paging does not work during a
call.
PAGE
.
PA GE
PAGE
on the
for 2
TA LK
MEMORY D IALING
You can store up to 9 phone numbers in
memory, then dial a stored number by
pressing a one-digit memory location
number.
Each stored number can be up to 16
digits long, including tone and pause entries.
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Storing a Number in Memory
1. Press
TALK indicator flashes.
2. Enter the number and any tone or
pause entries (see “Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on Page 19
and “Entering a Pause” on
Page 20).
Notes:
• Each tone or pause entry uses
• If you wait more than 20 seconds
• To keep your accounts secure,
MEM
on the handset. The
one digit of memory.
to press a key or enter more than
16 digits, the phone sounds t hree
quick beeps. Start over at Step 1.
we recommend you do no t store
your personal access code for
services such as bank-by-phone
in a memory location.
Entering a Pause
In some telephone systems, you must
dial an access code (9, for example) and
wait for a second dial tone before you
can dial an outside number. You can
store the access code with the phone
number. However, you should also store
a pause after the access code to allow
the outside line time to connect. To do
so, press
REDIAL
to enter a 3-second
pause after entering the access code.
For a longer pause, press
REDIAL
again.
Dialing a Stored Number
To dial a stored number, lift the hands et
and press
tone, press
TALK
. When you hear the dial
MEM
, then enter the memory
location number for the stored number.
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers
3. Press
MEM
, then enter a memory lo-
cation number (
1–9
). A tone sounds
to indicate that the number is stored.
To replace a stored number, simply store
a new one in its place.
To clear a memory location (leaving it
empty), press
MEM
twice, then press the
memory location number you want to
1–9
clear (
).
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For quick recall of numbers for special
services (such as alternate long distance or bank by phone), store each
group of numbers in its own memory location.
When calling special services, dial the
service’s main number first. Then, at the
appropriate place in the call, press
MEM
then enter the memory location number
for the additional stored numbers.
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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 AN OPTIONAL
HEADSET
Your TAD-732’s handset is equipped
with a headset jack on top. This jack allows you to conne ct a h eadset (s uch as
RadioShack Cat. No. 43-195, not supplied) for handsfree conversation — perfect for when you are working in the yard
or garage. The belt clip o n the back of
the handset lets you carry the handset
everywhere.
Follow these steps to use a headset.
1. Insert the headset’s
mm) plug into the jack on the top
of the handset.
3
/32-inch (2.5
just the microphone boom u ntil it is
about even with your chin.
3. Hang the belt clip on your belt.
4. Make or receive calls as you would
normally.
:
Notes
• Connecting a headset disconnects
the handset’s earpiece and microphone.
• If you place the handset on the base
to recharge it while the headset is
connected, be sure the handset
seats properly.
REMOVING THE BELT
CLIP
2. Place the headset on your head with
the earpiece over either ear and ad-
The belt clip on the back of the handset
lets you hang on the belt for easy portability. But to us e t he ha nging hole on t he
back of the handset to place the handset
on the wall-mounted base face-up, you
must remove the belt clip.
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Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into either
side of the belt clip, then pull off it.
To replace the belt clip, insert e ither tab
of the belt clip into one slot of the handset, then snap the other tab into other
slot of the handset.
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TAD OPERATION
SETTING THE TAD TO
ANSWER CALLS
The TAD-732 is ready to answer and
record calls with the p rerecorded o utgoing message as soo n as you connect it
to AC power. To record your own outgoing message, see “Rec ordin g a n O utg oing Message.”
To turn off the TAD so it does not answer calls, press
or press
SWER ( )
nounces “Answer off” and the message
counter display clears.
To turn on the TAD, press
the base, or press
()
The TAD announces “Answer on” and
the message counter shows t he n umb er
of recorded messages.
Note
with the handset, you must press
MOTE
es “Answer on” or “Answer off” so the
message counter shows the answer on/
off status.
REMOTE, CHANGE ( )
on the handset. The TAD an-
ANSWER ()
then
: When you turn on/off the TAD
again after the handset anno unc-
ANSWER
on the base,
then
ANSWER
REMOTE, CHANGE
on the handset.
AN-
on
RE-
USING THE MAILBOXES
The TAD-732 has a general message
center and two user ma ilboxes. I t is preset to record messages in the message
center, but a caller can record a message for mailbox 1 by pressing then 1,
or for mailbox 2 by pressing then 2 after the outgoing message plays over
within 6 seconds. If the caller presses
then 1 or 2 afte r the outgoing mes sage
plays over for more than 6 s econds, the
TAD-732 records message into both
message center and the selected mailbox.
Be sure your outgoing message tells the
caller how to record a message for the
desired mailbox.
RECORDING AN
OUTGOING MESSAGE
The TAD-732’s prerecorded outgoing
message says, “Hello, please leave a
message after the tone.” You can also
record your own outgoing message up
to 60 seconds long for the caller to hear
when the TAD answers a call.
: Do not tell callers that you are not
Hint
home. Instead, say that you cannot
come to the phone right now.
:
Notes
• If you set the TAD to announce-only,
be sure to state that the caller cannot leave a message.
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• If th e TAD’s memory is full (FL flashes) you must delete some messages before you can record a new
outgoing message.
Using the Handset
1. Press
2. Press
REMOTE
cator lights and
. The REMOTE indi-
––
appears on the
base.
CHANGE ()
then
The handset beeps once.
ANNC (0)
5. Press
REMOTE
. The REMOTE indi-
cator turns off.
To play the outgoing message at any
time, press
REMOTE
the handset, or press
then
ANNC
ANNC (0)
base.
: You can only use t he handset to
Note
record the outgoing messages and
memos. But you can play messages by
using the base or handset.
Deleting an Outgoing Message
To delete your outgoing message and
use the prerecorded message, press
.
DELETE
MOTE
,
handset.
DELETE (9)
then
ANNC
on the base, or
, then
ANNC (0)
on
on the
RE-
on the
3. Speak your message in a normal
voice, as though y ou were talking to
someone on the phone.
4. Press
STOP (5)
when you finish the
message. The TAD plays back the
outgoing message, then beeps
twice.
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USING THE ANNOUNCEONLY FEATURE
Your TAD-732 is preset to play an outgoing message and record a caller’s
message. However, you can also set it
to play an outgoing message but not let
callers leave a message.
To turn on the announce-only feature,
hold down both
for about 2 seconds. The TAD beeps
AO
and
appears.
M-BOX 1
and
M-BOX 2
Note
: If you answer a call just as the
TAD answers, the TAD might not stop
playing the outgoing message. If this
happens, press
of the extension phone you are using) to
stop the TAD.
You can also use the h andset to screen
calls. When the TAD answers a call,
press
message. If you decide to answer the
call, pres s
TAD continue to record the message,
press
REMOTE
REMOTE
TALK
(or the switchhook
and listen to caller’s
TALK
. If you decide to let the
again.
ADJUSTING THE TAD’S
VOLUME
Note
: Be sure your outgoing message
tells callers that they cannot leave a
message.
To turn off the announce-only feature,
hold down
seconds again. The TA D beeps and the
number of stored message appears.
M-BOX 1
and
M-BOX 2
for 2
SCREENING CALLS
You can let the TAD answer calls for you
while you listen to the caller’s message
through the base’s speaker. If you decide to answer the call, lift the h andset if
it is on the base, press
the base, or pick up any phone on the
same phone line.
ing and resets to answer the next call.
The TAD stops record-
TA L K if
it is off
To adjust the TAD’s volu me, repeatedly
VOLUME
press
handset).
The base has eight volume levels. The
handset has three.
s or t (or
VOLUME
on the
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RECORDING INCOMING
MESSAGES
After the TAD answer s a call, th e caller
can select a mailbox by entering # then
1, or # then 2 after the outgoing message plays over within 6 seconds. If the
caller does not select a mailbox, the
TAD records the message in the message center.
Each incoming message can be up to
60 seconds long. (The maximum recording capacity is 12 minutes or 62 rec orded messages.)
The TAD hangs up and resets to answer
the next call when:
• the caller hangs up
• the maximum message length (60
seconds) is reached
• the TAD hears a busy signal or more
than 7 seconds of silence
Using the Handset
1. Press
2. Press
3. Speak your message in a normal
4. When you finish recording the
5. Press
REMOTE
cator lights.
CHANGE ()
then press
CENTER
voice, as though you were talking to
someone on the phone.
memo, press
cator turns off.
.
REMOTE
. The REMOTE indi-
on the handset
M-BOX 1, M-BOX 2
STOP (5)
. The REMOTE indi-
.
, or
M-
• you pick up the TAD-732’s handset
or any phone on the same phone
line
RECORDING A MEMO
A memo is a message you can record at
the TAD for yourself or others in your
home or office. You can record a m emo
of up to 60 seconds long in either mailbox or the message center.
The TAD-732 stores m emos as incoming messages (see “Playin g Messages”
on Page 2 7).
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PLAYING MESSAGES
After a new message is recorded, the
TAD’s message count er window shows
the total number of messages stored,
and the REMOTE indicator on the handset flashes. The message counter display flashes if there are new messages
in the message center. If new messages
have been recorded in a user mailbox,
the indicator for that mailbox flashes.
The message counter display and m ailbox indicators light steadily if they contain only messages that have been
reviewed.
Press the desired mailbox or the message center button on the base, or press
REMOTE
handset.
number of messages in the selected
mailbox or the mess age center. Before
playing each message, the TAD tells
you the message’s number an d the day
and time the message was re corded. If
no messages are recorded, the TAD
says “You have no messages.”
then the desired button on the
The TAD announces the total
To skip to the next message, press
SKIP
on the base or handset.
To replay a message, press
REPEAT
on
the base or handset.
To replay the previous message, press
REPEAT
on the base or handset while
the TAD is announcing the message
number.
To stop playback, press
STOP
on the
base or handset.
Notes
:
• If you did not set the day an d time,
the TAD only announces the number of messages recorded and ea ch
message’s number.
• When you play bac k messages using the handset, the message number does not appear on the display.
After all messages play, the TAD says ,
“End of messages.”
If you are using the handset, press
MOTE
when you finish reviewing mes-
RE-
sage s . T h e TAD re sets to answer ca l ls.
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DELETING MESSAGES
To delete the current message during
playback, press
handset.
Note:
You can replay a deleted message by repeatedly pressing
the base or handset before the TAD announces “End of messages.”
To delete all messages in a mailbox or
the message center after playback,
DELETE
press
sage center button. The TAD beeps.
DELETE
then the mailbox or mes-
on the base or
REPEAT
on
50. You can use the preset code, or follow these steps to change it.
Note
: In Step 2 you mus t begin ent ering
the new code wi thin 20 sec onds. Othe rwise, the TAD sounds 5 short beeps and
2 long beeps and stops the process. If
this happens, simply repeat Step 2.
1. Press
2. Press
REMOTE
REMOTE
REMOTE Indica tor
CHANGE ( )
The TAD announces “Enter new
code.” Enter a new two-digit remote
operation security code. The TAD
announces “New code is xx” and
beeps twice.
on the handset. The
indicator lights.
then
CODE (7)
.
Note:
The TAD-732 does not delete un-
played messages.
CHANGING THE REMOTE
OPERATION SECURITY
CODE
To use your TAD from a remote telephone, you must f irst enter a 2-digit remote operation security code. The
security code for your TAD is preset to
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3. Press
To check the remote operat ion security
code, press
TAD announces “Code is xx” and beeps
twice.
REMOTE
cator turns off.
REMOTE
. The
then
REMOTE
CODE.
indi-
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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 to enter your remote operation security code and do any of the following:
• set the TAD to answer calls
• listen to messages
• record a new outgoing message
• record a memo
• delete messages
You cannot operate the TA D from
Note:
another phone on the sam e line as your
TAD-732.
USING TOLL-SAVER
If the
saver, see “Setting the Number of
Rings” on Page 15), the TAD answers
after about two rings if you have new
messages. If there are no new m essages, the TAD waits for about four rings
before it answers. This gives you time to
hang up before the TAD answers so you
can avoid unnecessary long-distance
charges.
4/7/TS
switch is set to TS (toll-
1. Dial your phone number. After about
10 rings, the TAD automatically
turns on to answer your call and announces “Answer off.”
2. Enter your remote operation security code. The TAD beeps.
: If you do not enter each digit
Note
of the security code within 20 seconds, the TAD hangs up.
3. Press then . The TAD says “Answer on” and beeps twice. It is n ow
set to r e cord ca l l s .
At this point you can hang up or enter
other remote commands.
USING REMOTE
COMMANDS
Follow these steps to operate the TAD
from a remote touch-tone phone.
1. Dial your phone number and wait for
the T AD to answer.
2. When the outgoing message begins, enter your 2-digit remote operation security code. The TAD beeps
twice to let you know you entered
the code correctly.
USING REMOTE
ANSWER-ON
Follow these steps to remotely set the
TAD to answer calls.
3. Enter the code for the desired remote command (see “Remote Commands” on Page 30).
4. When you finish, simply hang up.
If you wait more than 20 seconds
Note:
without entering a command, the TAD
hangs up.
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Remote Commands
Press: To:
1
Record a memo to
mailbox 1.
2
Record a memo to
mailbox 2.
3
Record a memo to
the message center.
7
Change the remote
operation security
code.
8
Set the day and
time.
0
Record a new outgoing message.
Turn the TAD on or
off
1
Play all messages
from mailbox 1.
2
Play all messages
from mailbox 2.
3
Play all messages
from the message
.
center
Press: To:
4
Replay the current
message.
5
Stop playback of
messages, memos, or the outgoing
announcement;
end recording of
memo or outgoing
announcement.
6
Skip forward to the
next message.
7
Check the remote
operation security
code.
8
Check the day and
time.
9
Delete the current
message.
0
Play the outgoing
message.
Check the answer
on/off status.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-732, but if you do, the following suggestions might help.
Problem Su
Noise, static, or weak signal. Move the handset closer to the base or relocate
the base (see “Selecting a Location” on Page 7).
CHANNEL
Press
Make sure the base’s antenna is fully extended
and the handset’s antenna is properly connected.
TAD does not answer calls. Make sure the T AD is set to answer calls.
Check all phone line connections.
Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.
TA D does not record c allers’
messages.
The handset does not ring
when you receive a call.
You hear other calls while
using your phone.
There is no dial tone. Check all phone line connections.
Memory may be fu ll (
your messages.
Turn off the announce-only feature. (see “Using
the Announce-Only Feature” on Page 25).
Make sure the ringer is turned on.
Return the handset to the base for about 5 sec-
onds to reset the security access-protection code.
Make sure the battery pack is properly connected
and charged.
CHANNEL
Press
Try another phone connected to the same line. If
you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in
your wiring or local service. Contact your local
telephone company.
Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.
Make sure the battery pack is properly connected
and charged. If the battery pack will not charge, replace it (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on
Page 33).
to change the channel.
to change the channel
estion
FL
appears). Delete some of
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-732 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack TAD-732 900 MHz Di gital Answering System is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your
TAD-732 so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the TA D-732 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry imm ediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the T AD-732 only i n norm al tem perat ure environm ents .
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the TAD-732 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Handle the TAD-73 2 gent ly a nd caref ully. Droppi ng i t can dam age circuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD-732 to work improperly.
Wipe the TAD-732 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use h arsh chemicals, cleaning sol vents, or strong detergents to clean the TAD-732.
Modifying or tampering with the TAD-732’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your TAD-732’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to
operate it. If your T AD-732 is not performing as it should, t ake it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone
company can ask you to dis connect your TAD-732 un til you have resolved the problem.
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REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK
If you follow the instructions in “Connecting and Charging the Handset 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 3.6 volt, 600 mAh battery
pack with a connector that fits the socket
in the battery compartment. You c an order a replacement through your local RadioShack store.
4. Replace the cover.
Cautions:
• You must u se a repl aceme nt battery
pack of the same size and type, with
the proper connector.
Install the new battery pack as follows,
then charge the battery for about 15
hours.
Note
: To avoid losing information stored
in memory, try to install and begin charging the new battery pack within 1 minute.
1. Press down and slide off the battery
compartment cover.
2. Remove the battery pack then gently pull on the battery pack connector to disconnect it.
3. Plug the new battery pack’s connector into the socket and place the battery pack into the compartment.
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in
a fire because it might explode.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack.
• Be careful not to short the battery
pack by touching it with conducting
materials, such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery pack or c onductor might overheat and burn.
If you have trouble replacing the battery
pack, take the phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Important:
chargeable nickel cadmium battery pack.
At the end of the battery pack’s 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. Some
options that might be available are: municipal curb-side collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local
RadioShack store, recycling collection
centers, and mail-back programs.
This product contains a re-
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THE FCC WA NTS YOU TO
KNOW
In the unlikely event that your phone
causes problems on t he phone line, the
phone company can temporarily discontinue your service. The phone company
normally 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 interference goes
away, your phone is causing the interference. 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 may c ause i nte rference
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 phone and power line
current. This protection meets or exceeds FCC requirements. However,
lightning striking the phone line or power
lines can damage your phone.
Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in a n area that has
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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NOTES
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warran ted by RadioShac k against ma nufacturing defec ts in materi al and workman ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROV IDED HEREIN, RadioShack S HALL HAVE NO LIAB ILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CA USED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR A RISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR P ROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG ES, EVEN IF RadioShac k HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the war ranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purcha se da te to any Radio Shack s tore. Radi oSh ack will, at i ts option, un less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the produ ct with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and pr oducts, and pr oducts on which a refun d is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and pro ducts may be used in the performan ce of
warranty ser vice. Rep aired or r eplaced parts and prod ucts are w arrante d for the rema inder 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 abnorma l us age, failure to fol low instruc tions , imprope r insta llation or
maintenance, alterati on, lightning or other incidence of exc ess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provi ded by a RadioShack Autho rized Service Facilit y; (c) consumables suc h as
fuses or batteries; (d) cos metic da mage; ( e) trans por tation, sh ipping or insuran ce cost s; or ( f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have oth er rights which vary from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
3/97
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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