Page 2 - FEATURES; TAD Features
2 FEATURES Your RadioShack TAD-759 Digital An-swering System combines a high-qualityanswering system with a multi-featuretelephone. The TAD (telephone answering device)stores all messages on a computer chip.This gives you advanced capabilitiesover tape-based answering machines.For example, you can d...
Page 3 - Telephone Features
3 Telephone Features Priority Memory Dialing — lets youstore three priority memory numbersand call them with the touch of a button. 10 Indirect Memory Locations — letyou quickly dial frequently-called num-bers. Tone/Pulse Dialing — lets you use ei-ther type of service, and you can easilyswitch from ...
Page 4 - FCC STATEMENT
4 READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION We have designed your TAD-759 toconform to federal regulations, and youcan connect it to most telephone lines.However, each device you connect tothe phone line draws power from theline. This power draw is the device’s ringer equivalence number , or REN. The REN is on ...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
5 CONTENTS Preparation .......................................................................................................... 6 Installing a Backup Battery ............................................................................. 6Mounting the TAD ...............................................
Page 6 - PREPARATION; Lo; MOUNTING THE TAD
6 PREPARATION INSTALLING A BACKUP BATTERY The TAD requires AC power to operate.However, if AC power fails or you un-plug the TAD-759, a 9-volt battery (notsupplied) saves the messages, time andday settings, memory numbers, and theremote operation security code. We rec-ommend a RadioShack alkaline ba...
Page 7 - On a Desk Top; On a Wall Plate or Wall
7 On a Desk Top 1. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL. LINE jack on the back of the base. 2. Plug the cord’s other end into a modular phone line jack. 3. Plug one end of the supplied coiled handset cord into the jack at the leftside of the base. Plug the other endinto the ha...
Page 11 - TELEPHONE OPERATION; USING REDIAL
11 TELEPHONE OPERATION Place and answer phone calls with theTAD-759 as you would with any stan-dard phone. SETTING THE RINGER’S VOLUME To change the ringer’s volume, set theringer volume switch on the back of thebase to LO for a normal ringer volume, or HI for a louder ring. If you do not want the r...
Page 12 - USING PRIVACY; MEMORY DIALING; Storing Numbers in Memory
12 USING PRIVACY To talk to someone else in the roomwithout the person on the other end ofthe phone line hearing you, hold down PRIVACY . Release it to resume your telephone conversation. USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE If you have pulse service, you can stilluse special services that require to...
Page 13 - Dialing a Stored Number
13 • For a priority memory location, press P1 , P2 , or P3 . • For an indirect memory location, press MEMORY , then enter a two- digit memory location number(01–10). 5. To keep a record of each stored number, use a straightened paperclip to remove the plastic cover onthe memory index card on the low...
Page 14 - TAD OPERATION; FL
14 TAD OPERATION RECORDING THE OUTGOING MESSAGE Before you can set the TAD to answercalls, you must record an outgoing mes-sage (OGM). This is what the callerhears when the TAD answers a call. Theoutgoing message can be up to 60 sec-onds long. Hint: Do not tell callers that you are nothome. Instead,...
Page 15 - SCREENING CALLS; PLAYING MESSAGES
15 RECORDING INCOMING MESSAGES The maximum length for each incomingmessage is 60 seconds. If a recordingreaches 55 seconds, the TAD beepsonce to notify the caller that time will beup soon. If a recording reaches 60 sec-onds, the TAD beeps three times, thendisconnects. The TAD stops recording and res...
Page 16 - DELETING MESSAGES
16 After all messages play, the TAD says,“End of messages.” To replay a message while you are lis-tening to it, press REPEAT . The current message replays from the beginning. To return to the previous message, holddown REPEAT until its number appears. To hear earlier messages, repeat theprocedure. T...
Page 17 - RECORDING A MEMO
17 RECORDING A MEMO A memo is a message you can record atthe TAD, without having to call in on thephone. The TAD-759 can record amemo of up to 60 seconds long. To record a memo, hold down MEMO . The TAD beeps, and the display beginscounting down from 60 seconds. Speakin a normal voice about 8 inches...
Page 18 - REMOTE OPERATION
18 REMOTE OPERATION While you are away from your home oroffice, you can use a touch-tone phoneor a pulse (rotary) phone with a pockettone dialer (available at your local Ra-dioShack store) to enter your remote op-eration security code and do any of thefollowing: • set the TAD to answer or not answer...
Page 19 - Remote Commands
19 Remote Commands After you press 4 or 5 to play messages, you can: Press: To: 0 Stop playback, recording, and room monitoring. 1 Play the outgoing mes-sage. 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...
Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING
20 TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-759, but if you do, the fol-lowing suggestions might help. If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same linework properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find th...
Page 21 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
21 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack TAD-759 Digital Answering System is an example of superior de-sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your TAD soyou can enjoy it for years. Keep the TAD dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids mightcontain minera...
Page 22 - LIGHTNING
22 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your TAD caus-es problems on the telephone line, thetelephone company attempts to notifyyou in advance. If advance notice is notpractical, the telephone company noti-fies you as soon as possible and advis-es you of your right to file a complain...
Page 23 - NOTES