RadioShack TAD-1010 - Manuals

6 CONTENTS Installation ...................................................................................................... 8 Installing the Backup Battery ..................................................................... 8Selecting a Location ....................................................

8 INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE BACKUP BATTERY If the AC power fails or you unplug theTAD-1010, a 9V backup battery (notsupplied) saves the messages and thesettings for the day, time, and securitycode. We recommend you use an alka-line battery, such as Radio Shack Cat.No. 23-553. Follow these steps to...

9 SELECTING A LOCATION You can set the TAD-1010’s base on aflat surface (such as a desktop or coun-tertop), or mount it on a wall plate or di-rectly on the wall. The base’s locationaffects the phone’s range. If you have achoice of several locations, try each tosee which one provides the best perfor-...

10 To prepare the bracket for mounting,twist off the tabs attached to the centerof the bracket and press them securelyinto the holes on the narrow end of thebracket. Mounting on a Wall Plate 1. Plug one end of the supplied 7-inch modular cord into the TO TEL. LINE jack. 2. Insert the tabs on the sup...

11 7. For the best reception, adjust the base’s antenna so it stands straightup. Note: If you want to remove the suppliedbracket after attaching it, simply press inthe tab on each side of the bracket andlift the bracket away from the base. Mounting Directly on the Wall Using a drill (not supplied) a...

13 TELEPHONE PREPARATION INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK To install the supplied rechargeablebattery pack, place it on the batterycompartment tracks, then slide it up (to-ward the antenna) until it locks in place. Note: You must charge a new batterypack at least 24 hours before you use itthe fir...

14 CHARGING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK You must charge the battery pack atleast 24 hours before you use the TAD-1010 the first time or when you replacethe battery pack. To charge or rechargethe battery pack, simply place the hand-set on the cradle. The CHARGE indica-tor lights. Notes: • If the CHARGE ...

16 2. Press PROG . The TALK indicator flashes. 3. Press # . Note: If you do not complete Steps2 and 3 within 30 seconds, the tele-phone exits this procedure. Startagain from Step 2. 4. Press 1 , 2 , 3 , or 4 to hear each ringer sound. 5. When you hear the ringer sound you want, press OFF to exit. Th...

17 TELEPHONE OPERATION Important: If you move the handset out-side the base’s range, the handset willnot operate properly and a call inprogress might be disconnected (see“Troubleshooting” on Page 32). ANSWERING/MAKING A CALL To answer a call, if the handset is onthe base, simply lift the handset and...

20 MEMORY OPERATION You can store up to 10 phone numbersin the TAD-1010’s memory, then quicklydial them. Note: Each phone number can be up to16 digits long. Storing a Number in Memory 1. Press OFF on the handset. 2. Press PROG . The TALK indicator flashes. 3. Press the number ( 0 – 9 ) of the mem- o...

21 Storing a Pause in Memory In some telephone systems, you mustdial an access code ( 9 , for example) and wait for a second dial tone beforeyou can dial an outside number. Youcan store the access code with thephone number. However, you mustalso store a pause after the accesscode. To insert a pause ...

22 TAD SETUP AND BASIC OPERATION SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS The TAD is preset to sound two ringsbefore it answers the first call. Followthese steps to change the number ofrings (two rings, four rings, or toll-saver). Note: If you plan to check your messag-es by long distance, set the number ofrings...

24 SELECTING AN ANNOUNCEMENT The TAD has three announcement op-tions: 1, 2, and OGM. • Announcement 1 lets you record a personal announcement, and thecaller is able to leave a message upto 5 minutes long. If you decide not to record your ownmessage, Announcement 1 plays apre-recorded message that sa...

26 SETTING THE TAD TO ANSWER CALLS To turn the TAD on and set it to answercalls, press ON/OFF . The ON/OFF indi- cator lights when the TAD is on. Notes: • If flashes while the AC adapter is properly connected, replace thebackup battery. • Many local phone companies use calling party control (CPC) to...

27 PLAYING MESSAGES When a new message or memo is re-corded, flashes. If a message or memo is in a specific mailbox, the mail-box number flashes also. 1. Press MAILBOX until the desired mailbox number lights. The mes-sage counter indicates the numberof messages in the current mailbox. 2. Press PLAY ...

28 3. Press SKIP to skip to the next mes- sage. Press REPEAT twice to play the previous message. 4. Press STOP at any time to exit mes- sage playback. ADJUSTING THE TAD’S VOLUME You can adjust the volume of the TADby repeatedly pressing VOLUME during message playback and call screening.The TAD has f...

29 REMOTE OPERATION USING THE TOLL-SAVER When you call the TAD with the ringtype set to toll-saver, it answers afterabout two rings if you have new mes-sages (ones you have not played). Ifthere are no new messages, the TADwaits for about four rings before it an-swers. This gives you time to hang upb...

31 Remote Operation Commands Use these keys on the cordless handset or on a touch-tone phone or pocket tone di-aler to operate the TAD when you are away from the base. The TAD plays a seriesof voice prompts to guide you through remote operation commands. Press To: 1 Play messages and memos. 2 Repeat...

32 TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-1010, but if you do, trythese suggestions. If you still have problems, take your TAD-1010 to your localRadio Shack store for assistance. Problem Suggestion Noise, static, or weak sig-nal when the phone is away from the base. ...

33 Problem Suggestion You hear other calls while using your phone. Place the handset in the base momentarily to set the security access protection code and reset the channel. Disconnect the base from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular phone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is proba...

34 OUT OF RANGE INDICATIONS If you move the TAD-1010’s handset outof the base’s range, the handset will notoperate properly. While it is out of range,the handset sounds different alert tonesand flashes various indicators. Note: To turn off the out of range indica-tions while the handset is out of ra...

35 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Radio Shack TAD-1010 900-MHz Digital Cordless Telephone with DigitalMulti-User Answering System is an example of superior design and craftsmanship.The following suggestions will help you care for your TAD-1010 so you can enjoy itfor years. Keep the TAD-1010 dry. If it ge...

36 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your phonecauses problems on the phone line, thephone company can temporarily discon-tinue your service. The phone companynormally attempts to notify you in ad-vance. If advance notice is not practical,the phone company notifies you as soonas p...

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RADIO SHACK A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 1A6 Printed in Hong Kong RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and work-manship for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radio Shack company ownedstores and...