Radio Shack TAD -797 User Manual

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900MHz Cordless Speakerphone

Cat. No. 43-797

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

TAD -797

Digital Answering System

with Caller ID/Call Waiting ID

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WARNING

: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER -SERVICEABLE 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 voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnit ude t o co nsti tut e a r isk of el ectric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instruc tions ar e incl uded in the literature accompanying this product.

This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable standards.

Important:

Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate. When the AC power is off, you cannot make or receive calls using your TAD-

797. To be safe, you should also have a phone that does not need AC power to operate (not a cordless phone) so you can still make and receive calls if there is an AC power failure.

Important Caller ID Information

To use the TAD-797’s Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID features, you must be in an area where those services are available and you mu st subscribe to those services through your local phone company.

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

• caller’s number only

• caller’s name only

• caller’s name and number

We recommend you record the TAD’s serial number here. The number is on the bottom of the base.

Serial Number: __________________

COM-LOK and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack TAD-797 Digital Answering System 900MHz Cordless Speakerphone combines a 900MHz cordless telephone with a 50-memory Caller ID unit and a digital TAD (Telephone Answering Device).

The TAD-797’s telephone uses advanced digital spread spectrum t echnology to give you superior audio quality and the utmost security. Its cordless operation lets you move freely around your home or office.

The TAD-797’s Caller ID unit records each caller’s telephone number (and name, if available in your area) and the day and time of t he call, as provided by your local phone company to Caller ID service subscribers. If you have Call Waiting with Caller ID, the TAD-797 shows you the inco ming caller information, even when you are already on the phone.

The TAD stores up to 15 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.

The remote operation feature lets you operate your TAD from a touch-tone phone (or from a rotary phone with a pocket tone dialer).

Telephone Features

900 MHz Opera tion

range and less interference than many other cordless phones.

Spread Spectrum Technolo

spreads the signal across several frequencies, providing additional security for your phone conversations.

Caller ID Memor

Caller ID records.

Call Waitin

797 to display Caller ID information about an incoming call when you are on the phone (if you subscribe to this service from your local phone company).

Eas

-to-Read Liquid Crystal Displa

— lets you see who is trying to reach you before you answer the phone.

Speakerphone

using the handset.

Two-Wa

lets you send a sig nal 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 t he base. I f someone answers, you can use the TAD-797 as an intercom.

Volum e Control s

volume you hear through the handset and speakerphone.

Intercom/Paging System

— provides lon ger

—

— stores up to 50

— you can set the TAD-

— lets you talk without

—

— let you adjust the

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Ample Talk and Standby Time — the supplied battery pack (when fully charged) provides about 3

/2 hours of

talk time or 7 days of standby time. 10 Number Memory Dialing — lets

you store 10 numbers in memory for easy dialing.

Security Access-Protection Code — helps prevent other cordless phone users from using your phone line while t he handset is off the base.

COM-LOK

— ensures that other cordless phone users cannot use your phone line when the handset is on the base.

Auto Talk — lets you set the handset so you can answer a call by simply lifting the handset from the base or by pressing any key when the handset is away from the base.

Redial — lets you quickly redial the last number dialed.

TAD Features Ample Recording Time — you can

record up to 15 minutes of messages. Day/Time Stamp — records the day

and time each message was 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— lets you call the TAD from a remote location e ven when it is not set to answer calls.

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

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

Flash — sends an electronic switchhook signal for use with special phone services, such as Call Waiting.

Tone/Pul se Dialing — lets you us e either type of service, and you can easily switch from pulse to tone dialing for long-distance, bank-by-phone, or other special se rv ic e s .

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

Announce ment 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— you can set a two-digit personal identification number (PIN) for secure remote operation.

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Call Screening — l ets you listen as a caller leaves a mes sage so you can d ecide 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.

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

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

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

READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION

We have designed your phone to conform to federal regulations, and you c an 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

ber

, or REN. The REN i s on the bottom

of the base.

ringer equivalence num-

If you are using more than one phone or other device on the line, add up all the RENs. If the total is m ore than five, your phones might not ring. In rural areas, a total REN of three might impair ringer operation. If ringer operation is impaired, remove a device from the line.

FCC STATEMENT

Your TAD-797 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 alloc ated 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,

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CONTENTS

Install a tion ................................. .................................................... .......................... 8

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

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

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

Directly on the Wall .................................................................................... 10

Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 12

Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 13

Turning the Base’s Ringer On and Off .............................................................. 14

Setting the Handset’s Ringer Volume ............................................................... 14

Setting the Number of Rings ............................................................................ 14

Setting the Day/Time ........................................................................................ 14

Setting Autotalk ................................................................................................ 15

Turning Caller ID/Call Waiting On/Off ............................................................... 15

Storing Your Area Code .................................................................................... 16

Telephone Operation ............................................................................................ 17

Making and Receiving Calls with the Handset ................................................. 17

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

Answering Calls with the Speakerphone .......................................................... 17

Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone ....................................... 18

Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone .................................................... 18

Using FLASH .................................................................................................... 18

Using REDIAL .................................................................................................. 19

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 19

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

Transferring a Call Between the Handset and Base .................................. 20

Memory Dialing ................................................................................................. 20

Storing a Number and Name in Memory ................................................... 21

Editing or Deleting a Memory Number ....................................................... 22

Entering a Pause ....................................................................................... 22

Dialing a Memory Number ......................................................................... 23

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ................................................................. 23

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 23

Using a Headset . . ............................................................................................. 23

Caller ID Operation ............................................................................................... 25

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

Caller ID Messages .................................................................................... 26

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

Storing a Caller ID Record to Memory .............................................................. 27

Deleting Caller ID Records ............................................................................... 27

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

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

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

Setting the Record Time ................................................................................... 29

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

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

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

Recording a Memo ........................................................................................... 30

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

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

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

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

Setting the Remote Operation PIN ................................................................... 32

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

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

Using Remote Commands ............................................................................... 33

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

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

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

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

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

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INSTALLATION

MOUNTING THE PHONE

You can place the TAD-797’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 affe cts the phone’s range. If you have a choice of several locations, try each to see which provides the best performance.

Caution:

power source that supplies 9 volts DC and delivers at least 500 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the TAD-797's jack. The supplied AC adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet t hese specifications could damage the TAD-797 or the adapter.

You must use a Class 2

DC IN 9V

• The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C (RJ11W for a wall plate).

On a Desk Top

1. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the base’s upper tab slots as shown, then press down on the bracket’s clips and insert them into the upper clip slots.

Clips

Upper Tab Slots

2. Route the supplied long modular cord through the strain relief slot on the side of the bracket, then plug the cord into the back of the base.

Strain Relief Slot

TEL LINE

Upper Clip Slots

jack on the

Notes:

• 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.

3. Plug the modular cord’s other end into a modular telephone line jack.

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

DC IN 9V

jack on

the back of the base.

5. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the bottom of the bracket.

Strain Relief Slot

6. P lug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

On a Wall Plate

1. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the base’s lower tab slots as shown, then press down on the bracket’s clips and insert them into the lower clip slots .

Lower Tab Slots

Tabs

Lower Clip Slots

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

TEL LINE

jack

7. Li ft the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

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

DC IN 9V

jack.

/16"

15/16

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4. Rout e the adapter cord through the narrow groove on the bracket.

Narrow Groove

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.

7. P ress and lift out the handset holder, flip it over as shown, then snap i t back into place so it holds th e handset.

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

Directly on the Wall

For this mounting method, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole s lots on the bottom of the base.

1. Drill two holes 3 inches (100 mm) apart. Then thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about

inch (8

mm) from the wall.

6. P lug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

2. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the base’s lower tab slots as shown, then press down on the bracket’s clips an d insert them into the lower clip slots.

Lower Tab Slots

Tabs

Lower Clip Slots

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

TEL LINE

jack

on the back of the base.

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

DC IN 9V

jack.

5. Route the modular and adapter’s cords through the grooves on the bracket as shown.

Grooves

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

7. Plug the modular cord’s other end into a modular telephone line jack.

8. Plug the adap ter into a standard AC outlet.

9. Press and lift ou t the handset holder, flip it over as sh own, t hen snap it back into place so it holds the handset.

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

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CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

The TAD-797 comes with a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack installed in the handset, but not connected. Before using your phone, you must connect t he b attery pack, t hen charge it for about 24 hours.

1. P ress down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover.

2. Unfasten the plastic retainer strap and lift the battery pack out of the compartment. Plug the battery pack’s connector into the socket in the compartment. The connect or fits only one way.

3. P ut the battery pack in the comp artment and fasten the retainer strap.

4. Repla ce the cover.

To charge the battery pack, simply place the handset on the base, facing either up or down. The CHARGE indicator on the base lights and on the handset’s display.

Charge Indicator

Recharge the battery pack when

Battery

sounds.

Notes:

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

• If the CHARGE indicator does not light when you place the handset on the base, be sure the AC adapter is correctly and securely connected.

Total:00

appears

Low

appears and a beep

TALK

. If this

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