Page 2 - FEATURES; TELEPHONE; Digitally-Synthesized Voice
2 FEATURES Your TAD-1006 Digital AnsweringSystem Telephone with Time/DayStamp is a sophisticated, fully digitalmessage center that combines a tele-phone and an answering machine inone convenient package. Fully digital means the TAD-1006stores all messages on a computerchip. This gives you advanced c...
Page 4 - FCC STATEMENT; FCC Rules
4 READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION We have designed your system toconform to federal regulations, andyou can connect it to most telephonelines. However, each device that youconnect to the phone line draws pow-er from the line. We refer to this powerdraw as the device’s ringer equiva-lence number, or RE...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
5 CONTENTS Installation ............................................................................................................ 7 Selecting a Location ........................................................................................ 7Connecting the AC Adapter ...............................
Page 7 - INSTALLATION
7 INSTALLATION Important: To be sure your TAD-1006works properly, follow this sequenceto install it. 1. Select a location (see “Selecting a Location”). 2. Connect the AC adapter (see “Connecting the AC Adapter”). 3. Install a backup battery (see “Installing a Backup Battery” onPage 8). 4. Mount the ...
Page 9 - Placing on a Desktop; Connecting the Wall Bracket
9 Replace the battery if the L.BATT (lowbattery) indicator turns on while theAC adapter is properly connected. Cautions: • Before you replace the battery, be sure the supplied adapter issecurely connected to an AC out-let and to the jack on the back ofthe TAD-1006. Otherwise, youmight lose any store...
Page 10 - Mounting on a Wall Plate
10 Mounting on a Wall Plate 1. Plug one end of the supplied mod- ular cord into the TO LINE jack on the back of the TAD-1006. 2. As shown below, press the modu- lar cord into the right groove onthe mounting bracket and pressthe AC adapter’s cord into the leftgroove. 3. Plug the other end of the modu...
Page 11 - Mounting Directly on the Wall
11 Mounting Directly on the Wall To install the TAD-1006 directly on thewall, you need a drill and two screws(not supplied) with heads that fit intothe keyhole slots on the mountingbracket. 1. At the desired mounting location, drill two holes 3 15 / 16 inches apart, one above the other. 2. Thread a ...
Page 13 - TELEPHONE OPERATION; USING REDIAL
13 TELEPHONE OPERATION Use the telephone as you would anyother to make and answer a call. This section explains how to use yourTAD-1006’s special telephone fea-tures. USING REDIAL To redial the last number dialed, liftthe handset. When you hear the dialtone, press REDIAL . The phone auto- matically ...
Page 14 - Storing a Number in Memory
14 Storing a Number in Memory Note: It is not unusual to hear beep-ing/buzzing or the operator’s voice onthe line as you store a number in theTAD-1006’s memory. 1. Press STORE . 2. Enter the number you want to store (up to 16 digits). Notes: • You can store phone numbers or special banking or teleph...
Page 15 - Storing a Pause in Memory; Dialing a Stored Number
15 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 allow the outside l...
Page 16 - TAD PREPARATION
16 TAD PREPARATION Complete the procedures in this sec-tion before you begin using the TAD toanswer calls. Notes: • The keypad is located under the cover on the front of the TAD-1006. Lift the cover to access thekeys. • Before you begin any of the pro- cedures in this section, be surethe TAD is turn...
Page 19 - Note: If you do not press
19 Checking/Deleting the Outgoing Announcement You can press OGM at any time to play the outgoing announcement. Ad-just VOLUME on the side of the TAD to a comfortable listening level. To stop listening to the outgoing an-nouncement before it ends, press ON/ OFF . To delete your recorded outgoing an-...
Page 20 - TAD OPERATION; Answering Calls
20 TAD OPERATION Be sure you complete the proceduresin “Installation” and “TAD Preparation”before you begin using the TAD. SETTING THE TAD TO ANSWER/NOT ANSWER CALLS To set the TAD to answer calls, simplyturn it on by pressing ON/OFF so the ANSWER indicator turns on. Note: You can also use a remotep...
Page 22 - SCREENING CALLS
22 Checking/Deleting the Announcement-Only Message You can press OGM while the ANN in- dicator is turned on to play the an-nouncement-only message. Adjust VOLUME on the side of the TAD to a comfortable listening level. To stop listening to the message be-fore it ends, press ON/OFF . To delete your r...
Page 24 - Playing Incoming Messages; “Three; Playing 2-Way Conversations; Two
24 Playing Incoming Messages The PLAY indicator flashes after theTAD records one or more incomingmessages. To listen to the incomingmessage(s), press PLAY . The TAD tells you how many messages it hasrecorded. For example, if there arethree messages, the TAD says “Three messages .” The TAD plays each...
Page 25 - DELETING MESSAGES; To delete all memos, press and hold
25 The TAD plays each recorded memo,one after the other, beginning with themost recent one. At the end of each,the TAD announces the day and timethe memo was recorded. After playingthe last memo, the TAD beeps once. After you play the memo(s), theMEMO indicator lights steadily and theTAD automatical...
Page 26 - REMOTE TAD OPERATION
26 REMOTE TAD OPERATION While you are away from your homeor office, you can use a touch-tonephone or a pulse (rotary) phone with apocket tone dialer to enter your re-mote operation security code and doany of the following: • Set the TAD to answer calls • Listen to your messages • Record a new announ...
Page 29 - List of Remote Commands
29 List of Remote Commands Use these keys on a touch-tone phone or pocket tone dialer to operate the TADwhen you are away from your home or office. Press: To: 1 Play memo messages. 2 Play incoming messages. 3 Monitor the room where the TAD is installed. The room is monitored for 1 minute. Press 3 ag...
Page 30 - PROBLEM SOLVING; Problem
30 PROBLEM SOLVING We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-1006, but if you do, trythese suggestions. If the TAD-1006 still does not operate as you think it should,take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. Problem Cause Remedy The TAD records a dial tone, siren, beeping...
Page 33 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
33 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Radio Shack TAD-1006 Digital Answering System Telephone with Time/DayStamp is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following sugges-tions will help you care for the TAD-1006 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the TAD-1006 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry...
Page 34 - LIGHTNING
34 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your TAD-1006 causes problems on the phoneline, the phone company can tempo-rarily disconnect your service. If thishappens, the phone company at-tempts to notify you in advance. If ad-vance notice is not practical, thephone company notifies you...
Page 35 - NOTES
35 NOTES 43-768.fm Page 35 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:49 PM
