Your RadioShack TA D-799 Fully Digital
Telephone Answering Sy stem stores all
messages on a c omputer chip — there
are no t ape m ec han ism s to we ar o ut a nd
no tapes to bother with. Thi s gives you
capabilities not available in tape-based
answering machines. For example, you
can delete individual messages wi thout
listening to every one.
The TAD-799’s 16-minute memory capacity lets you store more messages
than many other TADs (telephone answering devices). Its unique, space-saving design makes it ideal for home and
office use. Your TAD’s remote control
features let you ret rieve me ssag es from
almost any touch-tone phone. With an
optional pocket tone dialer, you can
even use it from a rotary phone.
Your TAD’s features include:
Voice Da
/Time Stamp
— announces
the day and time when each message
was recorded.
Call/Messa
e Counter
— displays the
number of messages recorded.
Selectable 3-Digit Rem ote Ope ratio n
Securi t
— helps prevent unau-
Code
thorized remote operation.
Di
ital Outgoing Message
— gives
you a clear outgoing message than can
be up to 60 seconds long.
Memor
Backup
— protects messages
stored in memory in case of a power
failure.
Automatic Toll Saver
— answers the
phone after two rings when you have
new messages. Otherwise, it answers
after four rings. This lets you hang up
before the TAD answers to avoid charges when you call by long-distance to
check your messages.
Room Monitor
— lets you listen from a
remote phone to the room where your
TAD is located.
Call Screenin
— you can listen to incoming calls so you can decide whether
or not to answer.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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Phone Pick-Up Detection — the TAD
automatically stops if you an swer a call
after the TAD answers.
DELETE Button — lets you quickly
erase messages individually or all at
once.
Memo Recording — lets you leave
memos for your family, roommates, or
co-workers as messages on the TAD.
To take advantage of all the TAD’s features, we recommend that you read this
manual completely before you use the
TAD.
This TAD has been test ed and certified
to comply with applicable UL and FCC
standards.
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 BAC K. NO USER-SE RVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
!
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
This sy mbol is intend ed to al ert 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.
!
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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
We have designed your TAD-799 to
conform to federal regula tions, and you
can connect it to most telephone lines.
However, each device you connect to
the phone line draws power from it. This
power dr aw i s t he devi ce ’s
alence Number
shown on the bottom of the TAD.
you use more than one telephone or
other device on the line, add up all of
the RENs. If the t otal is more than five,
your telephones m ight not ring. In rural
areas, a total REN of three m ight impair
ringer operation. If ringer operation is
impaired, remove a device from the line.
, or REN. The REN is
Ringer Equiv-
FCC STATEMENT
Your TAD complies with Part 68 of
Rules
. You must, upon request, provide
the FCC Registration Number and the
REN to your telephone company. Both
numbers are marked o n the bottom of
the TAD.
Select a location that is near a modular
telephone jack and an AC outlet.
Notes:
• Your T AD-799 connects directly to a
modular telephone line jack. If your
telephone wiring does not have a
modular jack, you can update it
yourself using jacks and adapters
available at your local RadioShack
store, or have the telephone company update it for you.
• The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ11C (or RJ11W for a
wall plate jac k ) .
Caution:
designed specifically for your T AD-799.
Use only the supplied adapter.
The supplied AC adapter was
INSTALLING THE
BACKUP BATTERY
The TAD requires AC power to operate.
However, if AC power fails, or you unplug the TAD, a 9-volt battery (not supplied) provides backup power so the
TAD can maintain the correct time and
memory information. We recommend
you use an alkaline battery, available at
your local RadioShack store.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommended
type.
• Do not mix old and new bat teries,
different types of batteries.
Follow these steps to install the battery.
1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to
unlatch the battery compartment
cover (as shown), then slide the
cover in the direction of the arrow
and lift it off.
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2. Snap the battery’s terminals to the
connector inside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
When
calls in memory alternately flash on the
display, replace the battery. When you
replace the battery, be sure the TAD is
connected to AC power so you do not
lose any stored information.
Cautions:
Lo
and the two-digit number of
• Dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly. Do not burn or bury
them.
CONNECTING TO THE
TELEPHONE LINE
To connect the TAD to the phon e line,
plug one end of the supplied modular
cord into the
of the TAD. Then plug the other end into
a modular phone jack.
You can also connect a telephone to the
TEL SET
ing a second modular cord (not supplied).
TEL LINE
jack on the back of the TAD us-
jack on the back
• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals
that can destroy electronic parts.
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CONNECTING TO POWER
Insert the supplied adapte r’s barrel plug
into the
TAD. Then plug the AC ada pter’s other
end into a standard AC outlet.
AC 9V
jack on the back of the
Caution
source that supplies 9 volts AC and d elivers at least 400 mA. Its center tip must
be set to positive and its plug must fit the
TAD’s
meets these specifications. Using an
adapter that does not meet these sp ecifications could damage athetoid or the
adapter.
When you first connect power,
flashes on the display, then the TAD
runs a self-test. You c anno t operate the
TAD during this test. When the test is
complete, the TAD beeps once, then
Lo
8
: You must use a Class II power
AC 9V
jack. The supplied adapter
flashes.
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PREPARATION
SETTING THE DAY AND
TIME
Follow these steps to set the day and
time so the TAD records the correct day
and time of the call with each phone
message.
:
Notes
• To avoid having to reset the time if
AC power is lost, we recommend
you install a battery before you set
the day and time.
• If you do not complete any step
within 8 seconds, the TAD sounds a
three-tone beep and stops setting
the day and time. Sta rt o ver at S tep
1
1. Press and hold
beeps. The TAD announces, “Sunday,” and
play.
SET
until the TAD
01
appears on the dis-
: If necessary, adjust
Note
on the right side of the TAD to the
desired listening level.
2. To change the day of the week,
repeatedly press
backward or
until the TAD announces the
desired day of the week.
3. Press
4. To change the hour, repeatedly
5. Press
6. To change the minutes, repeatedly
7. Press
STOP
and announces the time format,
“AM” or “PM.”
REPEAT
press
desired hour.
STOP
to confirm the hour setting.
REPEAT
press
desired minute setting.
STOP
The TAD beeps and announces the
day and time.
REPEAT
SKIP
to move forward
. The TAD beeps once
until you hear the
. The TAD beeps once
until you hear the
to confirm the settings.
VOLUME
to move
To check the current day and time at
any time, press
SET
.
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RECORDING THE
OUTGO ING MESSAGE
Before you can set the TAD to answer
calls, you must record the outgoing message (OGM) t he caller hears when the
TAD answers a call.
Note
: The maximum outgoing message
length is 60 seconds.
1. Hold down
ANNC
. The TAD beeps.
Hint
: Do not tell callers that you are
not home. Instead, say that you
cannot come to the phone right
now.
3. When you finish recording, release
ANNC
. The TAD beeps and repeats
the outgoing message s o you can
veri fy i t .
To play the outgoing message at any
time, press
sage is recorded, the TAD says “No announcement.”
ANNC
. If no outgoing mes-
Note:
TAD displays
“Memory is full,” and you cannot
record the outgoing message.
Delete old messages to make room
in memory (see “Erasing Messages” on Page 14).
2. Speak in a normal voice about 8
inches (20 cm) away from the front
of the TAD. Ask for the caller’s
name, phone number, and message. The display counts down the
seconds as you record.
10
When memory is full, the
FL
and announces,
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BASIC OPERATION
SETTING THE NUMBER
OF RINGS
The ring select switch on the bottom of
the TAD controls how long the TAD-799
waits before it answers a call. Slide the
switch to the appropriate position.
4
— The TAD answers after four rings.
7
— The TAD answers after seven rings.
TS (Toll Saver)
sages, the TAD-799 answers a fter two
rings. Otherwise, the TAD answers after
four rings.
— If there are new mes-
SETTING THE TAD TO
ANSWER CALLS
To set the TAD to answer calls, press
ANSWER
• If an outgoing message is
• If no outgoing message is re-
To have the TAD not answer calls,
press
“Answer off,” and the display turns off.
.
recorded, the TAD announces,
“Answer on,” and the display lights.
corded, the TAD says, “Answer off,
no announcement.” You must
record a message (see “Rec ording
the Outgoing Message” on
Page 10).
ANSWER
again. The TAD says
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RECORDING INCOMING
MESSAGES
The TAD can record an incomin g message of up to 60 seconds. If a recording
reaches 55 seconds, the TAD beeps
once to not ify t he ca ller that t ime wi ll be
up soon. If the recording reaches 60
seconds, the TAD beeps three times,
then disconnects.
The TAD automatically stops and hangs
up if the c alle r is silent more than 8 seconds.
SCREENING CALLS
Your TAD lets you listen as callers l eave
messages. If you want to speak to a caller, pick up any pho ne on the same line
and begin speaking. The TAD detects
when you pick up the phone and automatically resets to answer the next call.
Note
: If you pick up the phone exactly
when the TAD answers, you might need
to press
STOP
to stop the TAD.
played. The display shows the total
number of messages.
To play all the messages , press
Or, to play only the new messages, hold
PLA Y
down
number of messages.
Note:
are no new messages st ored, the TAD
says, “No message.”
Before playing each message , the TAD
announces the message number and
the day and time it was recorded. After
all messages play, the TAD sa ys, “End
of message(s)” and saves all the messages.
. The TAD announces the
If you hold down
PLA Y
PLAY
when there
.
PLAYING MESSAGES
If there are new messages, the display
flashes until those messages have been
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Repeating Messages
To review a message while you are listening to it, press
message plays from the beginning.
To hear the previous message, press
and hold
number appears. The TAD plays the
message.
REPEAT
REPEAT.
until that message’s
The current
Skipping Messages
To skip to the next message while you
are listening to a message, press
once. The next recorded message
plays.
SKIP
Pausing Message Playback
To pause while listening to m essages,
STOP
press
Wait at least 2 seconds, then press
STOP
es.
Note
sages within 60 seconds, the TAD
sounds a beep, the total number of
messages appears, and the TAD stops
playback.
. PA appears on the display.
again to resume playing messag-
: If you do not resume playing mes-
Stopping Message Playback
To stop playing messages, press
twice within 2 seconds. The TAD beeps
once and stops playback.
STOP
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ERASING MESSAGES
To delete a specific message, press
LETE
once while the message is playing.
The TAD beeps once and i mmediately
erases the current message, then plays
the next message.
DE-
Notes
:
• The maximum memo length is 60
seconds.
• If the TAD’s memory is full (
appears), you must erase some
messages before you can record a
memo (see “Erasing Messages”).
Follow these steps to record a memo.
FL
To erase all messages, whi le playback
is stopped, hold down
sounds a long beep and
the display.
Note
: If you hold down
playing all the new messages first, the
TAD announces, “New mess ages.” The
TAD does not erase messages that
have not been played.
DELETE
00
appears on
DELETE
. The TAD
without
RECORDING A MEMO
A memo is a message you can record on
the TAD without having to call in on the
phone.
1. Hold down
Speak into the microphone in a
normal voice (while still holding
down
how much ti me i s left for re co r d ing .
2. Release
message. The TAD beeps once,
and the message display number
increases by one.
The memo is recorded along with the incoming messages. To hear the mem o,
simply play back your messages.
MEMO
. The TAD beeps.
MEMO
). The display shows
MEMO
when you finish the
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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 pock et
tone dialer (available at your local RadioShack store) to enter your remote
operation security code and do any of
the following:
• set the TAD to answer or not
answer calls
• listen to your messages
• record a new announcement
• delete messages
• monitor the room where t he TAD is
located
: You cannot remotely operate the
Note
TAD from another phone on the same
line as your TAD-799.
USING TOLL-SAVER
If the ring select switch is set to TS (tollsaver, see “Setting the Number of
Rings” on Page 11), the TAD answers
after two rings if you have new messages. If there are no new messages , the
TAD waits for four rings before answering. This gives you time to ha ng up before the TAD answers so you can avoid
unnecessary long-distance charges.
CHANGING THE REMOTE
OPERATION SECURITY
CODE
The TAD-799’s remote operation security code is preset to 799. Follow these
steps to change the code.
:
Notes
• Be sure to set each digit within 8
seconds. Otherwise, you must start
over from Step 1.
• We recommend you not use three
identical digits (such as 999) for the
security code. Such numbers are
too easy for others to guess.
• If AC power fails or if the backup
battery becomes weak, the remote
operation security code automatically resets to 799.
1. Hold down
onds. The TAD beeps and the first
digit of the preset code flashes.
CODE
for about 2 sec-
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2. Press
SKIP
first digit, then press
or
REPEAT
STOP
to set the
. The sec-
ond digit flashes.
3. Press
SKIP
second digit, then press
or
REPEAT
to set the
STOP
. The
third digit flashes.
4. Press
SKIP
third digit, then press
or
REPEAT
to set the
STOP
. The
TAD beeps once and displays the
new security code in sequence.
REMOTE ANSWER-ON
: You must record an outgoing
Note
message before you can remotely set
the T AD to answe r cal l s.
• If the TA D is set to answer-on, it
answers according to the number of rings you set.
2. Within 8 seconds, enter the remote
operation security code. The TAD
beeps. (If you do not enter the code
within 8 seconds, the TAD disconnects.)
3. Press
#
. The TAD beeps and
announces, “Answer on.” You can
hang up at this point or enter other
remote commands (see “Notes:” on
Page 17).
Follow these steps to remotely set the
TAD to answer calls.
1. Dial your phone number.
• If the TAD is se t to answe r-off, it
answers the call after 60 seconds
and announces, “Answer off.”
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USING REMOTE
COMMANDS
Follow these steps to operate t he TAD
from a touch-tone phone or a pulse (rotary) phone with a pocket tone dialer.
1. Dial your phone number.
2. When the TAD answers, enter your
remote operation security code.
The TAD beeps once to confirm that
you entered the correct code.
Notes
:
• If you do not enter each digit of
the security code within 8 seconds, the TAD hangs up.
• Even if the TAD is not set to
answer calls, it will answer after
about 60 seconds.
3. Enter a remote command (see
“Remote Commands” on Page 18).
4. When you finish, simply hang up.
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REMOTE COMMANDS
Press:To:
0
Stop playback, recording,
and room monitoring.
1
Play the outgoing message.
2
Record a new outgoing
message.
3
Monitor the room where
the TAD is located for 30
seconds.
4
Play all messages.
5
Play only new messages.
6
Delete messages. (The
TAD will n ot d ele t e me s sages that have not been
played.)
After you press 4 or 5 to play messages, you can:
Press:To:
6
7
8
9
0
Delete the current message.
Replay the previous message.
Replay the current message.
Skip forward to the next
message.
Stop message play.
18
#
Set the TAD to answer or
not answer calls.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems with y our TAD-799, but if you do, the
following suggestions might help.
ProblemSu
The incoming message is
incomplete.
Lo
flashes on the message
counter.
TAD does not answer calls.Make sure the TA D is set to answer calls.
T AD does not record callers’
messages.
No messages appear on the
message counter.
The TAD does not respond
to the remote operation
security code.
Be sure the TAD’s memory is not full.
The message was longer than 60 seconds.
The caller was silent for more than 8 seconds.
The backup battery is weak. Replace the battery
(see “Installing a Backup Battery” on Page 6).
Check all phone line connections.
Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.
Memory may be full (
your messages.
This could be caused by a power failure. Reset the
TAD by removing the AC adapter and the battery
from the TA D, then reconnect the adapter and
reinstall the b attery.
Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD is a
touch-tone phone. (If it is not, you can use a
pocket tone dialer to enter the code and commands.)
Make sure the remote operation security code you
entered is correct. Try entering the default code of
799. The TAD may have reset to the default code
because of a power failure.
Re-enter your security code, pressing each button
for 2 seconds.
estion
appears). Delete some of
FL
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack TAD-799 is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The
following suggestions will help you care for your TAD so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the TAD dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might
contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the TAD 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 away from dust and dirt, which can c ause premature
wear of parts.
Handle the TAD gently and caref ully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the TAD to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommen ded t ype.
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your TAD’s electronic
parts.
Wipe the TAD 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.
Modifying or tampering with the TAD’s internal components can cause a malfunction
and might invalidate its warranty. If your TAD is not performing as it should, take it to
your local RadioShack s tore for ass istance. If the t rouble is a ffecting the tele phone
lines, the phone company can ask you to disconnect your TAD until you have resolved the problem.)
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
In the unlikely event that your TAD causes problems on the telephone line, the
telephone company attempts to notify
you in advance. If advanc e n otice is not
practical, the telephone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises
you of your right to file a complaint with
the FCC.
Also, the telephone company c an make
changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the
operation of this TAD. The telephone
company notifies you of these changes
in advance so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your
telephone services.
LIGHTNING
Your TAD has built-in protection circuits
to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone and power line current.
These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requ irements. However,
lightning striking the telephone or power
lines can damage your TAD.
Lightning damage is not commo n. Nevertheless, if you live in an area that has
severe electrical storms, we suggest
that you unplug the TAD during storms
to reduce the possibility of damage.
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NOTES
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warra nted by RadioSha ck against manufacturing defects in material and w orkmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR E NTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAG E CAUSED 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 PROFIT OR ANY INDIRE CT, 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 lon
cidental or consequential dama
In the event of a product defect durin
sales receipt as proof of pur chase date to any Radi oSha ck store. Rad ioS hack will, at i ts option , unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defec t by product rep air witho ut char
labor; (b) replace the prod uct with one of the same or similar desi
price. All replaced par ts and products, and pr oducts on which a refu nd is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and pr oducts may be used in the performa nce of
warranty service. Re paired or replaced parts and pro ducts are warranted for the remaind er of the
ori
inal 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) dama
accident, misuse , improp er or abno rmal usa
maintenance, alterat ion, li
other than those prov ided by a RadioShack Aut horized Service Facili ty; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic dama
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
ives you specific legal rights, and y ou may also h ave o ther rights which vary from
es, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
htning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
We Service What We Sell
an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-
the warranty period, take the pro duct and the RadioShack
n; or (c) refund the purchase
e or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
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