43-779.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM Cat. No. 43-779 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
43-779.fm Page 2 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack TAD-779 Digital Telephone Answering System is a highquality telephone answering device (TAD) that you can also control remotely from any touch-tone phone. With an optional pocket tone dialer, you can even use it from a rotary phone. The TAD-779 stores messages on a computer chip. This gives you advanced capabilities over tape-based answering machines. For example, you can delete an individual message by using remote commands.
43-779.fm Page 3 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM This TAD has been tested and found to comply with all 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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
3-779.fm Page 4 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM FCC STATEMENT Your TAD-779 complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules . You must, upon request, provide the FCC registration number and the REN to your phone company. Both numbers are on the label on the bottom of the TAD. Note: You must not connect your TAD to: • coin-operated systems • party-line systems • most electronic key phone systems Your TAD-779 complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules.
43-779.fm Page 5 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM CONTENTS Preparation .............................................................................................................. Choosing a Location ........................................................................................... Installing a Backup Battery ................................................................................. Connecting the TAD .........................................................................................
43-779.fm Page 6 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM PREPARATION CHOOSING A LOCATION Select a location for the TAD that is near a modular telephone line jack and an AC outlet, and is not in the way of normal activities. INSTALLING A BACKUP BATTERY If the AC power fails or you unplug the TAD, a 9V backup battery (not supplied) saves the messages and the settings for the day, time, and remote operation security code. We recommend you use an alkaline battery, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-553.
43-779.fm Page 7 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM • The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C. Follow these steps to connect your TAD to the telephone line and phone. Illus. of TO TEL jack and connection to a phone. Show other phone cord already connected. Illus. of AC 9V/440mA jack. Show other phone cords already connected. 1. Unplug the telephone’s modular cord from the modular phone line jack and plug it into the TO TEL jack on the back of the TAD.
43-779.fm Page 8 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM Follow these steps so the TAD can record the correct day and time each message and memo is recorded. Note: If you do not complete each step within 8 seconds, the TAD-779 sounds three beeps and exits from setup. Start again at Step 1. 3. Press STOP. The TAD-779 beeps and announces the hour. Illus. showing ANSWER/ STOP/DELETE. 1.
43-779.fm Page 9 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM RECORDING THE OUTGOING MESSAGE Before the TAD can answer calls and record messages, you must record an outgoing message. Your outgoing message can be up to 60 seconds long. Hint: Do not tell callers you are not home. Instead, say that you cannot come to the phone right now. Follow these steps to record your outgoing message or to change your current message. 1. Hold down OGM (outgoing message) until the TAD beeps.
43-779.fm Page 10 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM OPERATION SETTING THE TAD TO ANSWER CALLS After you have recorded an outgoing message, you can set the TAD to answer calls. To set the TAD-779 to answer calls, press ANSWER . The TAD announces, “Answer on,” and the ANSWER indicator lights. Illus. flash on Answer light.
43-779.fm Page 11 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM Note: If you answer the phone just as the TAD answers, the TAD might not stop playing the outgoing message. If this happens, press STOP on the TAD. To replay a previous message, press REPEAT within 5 seconds after the current message starts playing. To skip to the next message during playback, press SKIP. PLAYING MESSAGES When you have new messages, the PLAY/SKIP indicator flashes. To pause during playback, press STOP.
43-779.fm Page 12 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM Memos are stored with incoming messages and are replayed the same way (see “Playing Messages”). Follow these steps to record a memo. 1. Use a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip, to hold down CODE until the TAD-779 beeps and announces the first digit of the current security code. 1. Hold down PLAY until the TAD beeps. 2. Speak your memo from about 8 inches in front of the TAD. 3. When you finish, press STOP.
43-779.fm Page 13 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM 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 to enter your remote operation security code and do any of the following: • set the TAD to or not answer calls • listen to your messages • record a new outgoing message • delete messages Note: You cannot remotely operate the TAD from another phone on the same line as your TAD-779.
43-779.fm Page 14 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM Remote Commands Press: 14 To: While playing messages: Press: To: 0 Stop message playback and recording. 6 Delete the current message. 1 Play the outgoing message. 7 Replay the previous message. 2 Record a new outgoing message. When the TAD announces “Record announcement,” begin speaking. When you finish, press 0. The TAD repeats the OGM. 8 Replay the current message. 9 Skip forward to the next message. 0 Stop message playback.
43-779.fm Page 15 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-779, but if you do, try these suggestions. Problem The incoming message is incomplete. Suggestion Be sure the TAD’s memory is not full. Use your outgoing message to tell callers that they have 60 seconds to record their message. The caller was silent for more than 8 seconds. The incoming message is unclear. Adjust VOLUME. The TAD does not answer after four or seven rings.
43-779.fm Page 16 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack TAD-779 Digital Telephone Answering System is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the TAD-779 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the TAD-779 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the TAD-779 only in normal temperature environments.
43-779.fm Page 17 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your TAD-779 causes problems on the telephone line, the telephone company can temporarily discontinue your service. If this happens, 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.
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43-779.fm Page 20 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:34 AM 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.
