Cat. No. 43-759 A OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
FEATURES Your RadioShack TAD-759 Digital Answering System combines a high-quality answering system with a multi-feature telephone. The TAD (telephone answering device) stores all messages on a computer chip. This gives you advanced capabilities over tape-based answering machines. For example, you can delete an individual message while saving the rest. Because your TAD is fully digital, there are no tapes to bother with and no tape mechanisms to wear out.
Telephone Features Priority Memory Dialing — lets you store three priority memory numbers and call them with the touch of a button. 10 Indirect Memory Locations — let you quickly dial frequently-called numbers. Tone/Pulse Dialing — lets you use either type of service, and you can easily switch from pulse to tone dialing for long-distance, bank-by-phone, or other special services. Redial — lets you quickly redial the last number dialed.
READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION We have designed your TAD-759 to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each device you connect to the phone line draws power from the line. This power draw is the device’s ringer equivalence number, or REN. The REN is on the bottom of the TAD. If you use more than one telephone or other device on the line, add up all of the RENs. If the total is more than five, your telephones might not ring.
CONTENTS Preparation .......................................................................................................... 6 Installing a Backup Battery ............................................................................. 6 Mounting the TAD ........................................................................................... 6 On a Desk Top .......................................................................................... 7 On a Wall Plate or Wall ................................
PREPARATION INSTALLING A BACKUP BATTERY The TAD requires AC power to operate. However, if AC power fails or you unplug the TAD-759, a 9-volt battery (not supplied) saves the messages, time and day settings, memory numbers, and the remote operation security code. We recommend a RadioShack alkaline battery. Note: The telephone operates normally during a power failure; however, the TAD cannot answer and record incoming calls without AC power. Replace the battery when Lo appears on the message counter.
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. TEL. LINE Jack 6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. When you first connect power, _ _ flashes on the message counter as the TAD runs a self-test. The TAD beeps and 00 appears when the test is complete. On a Wall Plate or Wall 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 left side of the base.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the AC 9V jack on the back of the base. AC 9V Jack 4. To mount the phone on a wall plate, plug the other end of the modular cord into the wall plate jack. Then, with the power cord hanging over the bracket, align the TAD’s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the TAD downward to secure it. 5. Slide the handset clip out of its retaining slot, rotate it 180°, then slide it back into its slot. 6.
1. Set PULSE/TONE on the back of the TAD to TONE. 2. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. 3. Press any number except 0. Note: If your phone system requires that you dial an access code (9, for example) before you dial an outside number, do not dial the access code either. If the dial tone stops, you have touchtone service. Leave PULSE/TONE set to TONE. 1. Hold down SET until the TAD beeps. The TAD announces, “Sunday,” and 01 appears on the display.
5. Press STOP. The TAD shows the currently set minute. 6. To change the minutes, repeatedly press SKIP or REPEAT. 7. Press STOP. The TAD announces the day and time. To check the current day and time at any time, press SET. SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS Set the ring select switch on the back of the TAD to 4, 7, or TS to set how long the TAD waits before it answers a call (4 rings, 7 rings, or toll-saver).
TELEPHONE OPERATION Place and answer phone calls with the TAD-759 as you would with any standard phone. ADJUSTING THE HANDSET’S VOLUME SETTING THE RINGER’S VOLUME The TAD-759 has three volume levels. To adjust the volume you hear through the handset, slide HANDSET VOLUME HI/ MED/LO to the desired volume during a call. To change the ringer’s volume, set the ringer volume switch on the back of the base to LO for a normal ringer volume, or HI for a louder ring.
USING PRIVACY To talk to someone else in the room without the person on the other end of the phone line hearing you, hold down PRIVACY. Release it to resume your telephone conversation. in the indirect memory locations, then quickly call each number with a few key presses. Each memory location can store up to 15 tone digits or 16 pulse digits.
• For a priority memory location, press P1, P2, or P3. • For an indirect memory location, press MEMORY, then enter a twodigit memory location number (01–10). 5. To keep a record of each stored number, use a straightened paper clip to remove the plastic cover on the memory index card on the lower left of the base and write the name on the card. Use a pencil in case you want to change it later.
TAD OPERATION RECORDING THE OUTGOING MESSAGE ADJUSTING THE TAD’S VOLUME Before you can set the TAD to answer calls, you must record an outgoing message (OGM). This is what the caller hears when the TAD answers a call. The outgoing message can be up to 60 seconds long. To adjust the TAD’s volume, rotate VOLUME on the right side of the TAD. Hint: Do not tell callers that you are not home. Instead, say that you cannot come to the phone right now.
RECORDING INCOMING MESSAGES The maximum length for each incoming message is 60 seconds. If a recording reaches 55 seconds, the TAD beeps once to notify the caller that time will be up soon. If a recording reaches 60 seconds, the TAD beeps three times, then disconnects.
After all messages play, the TAD says, “End of messages.” resets to answer calls. The total number of messages appears. To replay a message while you are listening to it, press REPEAT. The current message replays from the beginning. To stop playing messages, press STOP twice quickly. The TAD beeps and stops playback and resets to answer calls. To return to the previous message, hold down REPEAT until its number appears. To hear earlier messages, repeat the procedure.
RECORDING A MEMO A memo is a message you can record at the TAD, without having to call in on the phone. The TAD-759 can record a memo of up to 60 seconds long. To record a memo, hold down MEMO. The TAD beeps, and the display begins counting down from 60 seconds. Speak in a normal voice about 8 inches from the front of the TAD. When you finish, release MEMO. The memo is stored with the incoming messages. To hear the memo, simply play back your messages.
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 pocket 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 USING REMOTE COMMANDS Follow these steps to operate the TAD from a touch-tone phone or a pulse (rotary) phone with a pocket tone dialer. 1.
Remote Commands After you press 4 or 5 to play messages, you can: Press: To: 0 Stop playback, recording, and room monitoring. 6 Delete the current message. Play the outgoing message. 7 Replay the previous message. Record a new outgoing message. 8 Replay the current message. Monitor the room where the TAD is located for 30 seconds. 9 Skip forward to the next message. 4 Play all messages. 0 Stop message play. 5 Play only new messages. 6 Delete messages.
TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-759, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. Problem Suggestion There is no dial tone. Check all phone line connections, including the handset cord. The incoming message is incomplete. Be sure the TAD’s memory is not full. The caller’s message was longer than 60 seconds. The caller was silent for more than 8 seconds. Lo flashes on the message counter. The backup battery is weak.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack TAD-759 Digital Answering System 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.
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 advance notice 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 can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this TAD.
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Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
