Radio Shack 4300727 900MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone User Manual Manual
RadioShack Corporation 900MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone Manual
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MARSTECH LIMITED EXHIBIT A (FCC Ret 2.1033(b)(3)) "Installation and Operating Instructions Furnished to the User“ Radio Shack/Model No. 43-727 (XX) EXHIBIT A FCC ID: AAO4300727 Marstech Report No. 99158D Cat. No. 43~727 OWNER'S MANUAL Please read beiore using this equipment. TAD-727 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering System ® RadioShack® FEATURES Your RadioShack TAD-727 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone uses advanced c ordless telephone technology to give you superior audio quality and extended range. The TAD (Telephone Answering Device) stores all messages on a microchip. This gives you advanc ed capabilities over tape-based answering machines. For example, you can delete individual messa ges and save the rest. Because your TAD is fully digital, there are no tapes to bother with, no tape m echanisms to wear out, and no lost messages it power tails. The remote operation leature lets you access your TAD lrom a touch-tone phone, and guides you thr ough system operation with voice prompts Telephone Features 900 MHz Operation —— provides longer range and less interference than many other cordless phones Spread Spectrum Technology ——- spreads the signal across several lrequencies, providing additional security for your phone conversations. 10-Number Memory Dialing — lets you store up to 10 numbers in memory for easy dialing. Volume Control — lets you adjust the volume you hear through the handset in four steps. Adjustable Ringer Volume — lets you choose high or low volume for the handset ringer. Two-Way Intercom/Paging System — lets you send a signal lrom the base to the handset, or lrom th e handset to the base, so you can page someone or easily locate the handset when it is away lrom t he base. it someone answers, you can use the TAD-727 as a two-way intercom. _ Facedown or Faceup Handset Charging — you can place the handset on the base lacedown or lace UP- . Wall Mountable — you can mount the TAD-727 on the wall to save space on your desk top. Ample Talk and Standby Time — the supplied battery (when iully charged) provides about 4 hours of talk time or 7 days of standby time. Efir‘ m. A Mum-w, 20 Channels — automatically selects a clear channel when you make or answer a call, even while ta Iking. Security Access»Protection Code — automaticall our phone line while the handset is oil the base. Redial — lets you quickly redial the last number dialed. Flash —- sends an electronic switch-hook signal lor use with special phone services, such as Call W ailing. Tone/Pulse Dialing ~ lets you use either type of service, and you can easily switch from pulse to ton e dialing tor long-distance, bank-by-phone, or other special services. Any Key Answer— lets you press any key on the handset to answer on incoming call. Hearing-Aid Compatibility — lets you use your phone with hearing aids that have a T (telephone) swi tch. Out ol Range Signal — the handset sounds a triple beep tone periodically to let you know when you move out of the base’s operating range. Headset Jack — lets you connect an optional headset lor hands-tree convenience. y prevents other cordless phone users from using y TAD Features Date/rime Stamp — records the day and time each message was recorded. Digitally-Synthesized Voice — guides you through operation of the system. Volume Control — lets you adjust the volume of incoming message playback. Prerecorded Messages — gives you the option ol using existing outgoing messages or recording yo ur own. Answer Only — lets you play an announcement tor callers to hear, without recording their messages LED Digital Message Counter— shows the operating status ol the TAD. Remote Operation — lets you use a touch-tone phone (or rotary phone and pocket tone dialer) to op erate the TAD while you are away from your home or ollice. Programmable PlN — you can set a two»digit personal identification number (PIN) for secure remote operation. Remote Answer-On — lets you call the TAD from a remote location even when it is not set to answer calls. Call Screening — lets you listen as a caller leaves a message so you can decide whether or not to a nswer the call. Memo Recording — lets you leave messages for yourself or others in your home or ollice. Two-Way Conversation Recording —— lets you record the conversation when you are talking on the T AD-727. Adjustable Ring Number— lets you set the TAD to answer after two or live rings. Toll-Saver -— lets you avoid unnecessary long-distance charges when you call by long distance to ch eck your messages. Phone Pick-Up Detection — stops recordin 9 when you pick up any phone on the same line as the T AD, and resets to answer the next call. This TAD has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards. We recommend you record your phone's serial number here. The number is on the bottom of the ca se. Serial Number © 1999 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation Warning: To prevent lire 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. This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence ol uninsulated dangerous voltage within the pro duct's enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk 0! electric shock. Do not op en the product's case. This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are incl uded in the literature accompanying this product. . Important: -Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate. When the AC power is otl, you can not dial out or receive incoming calls using your TAD-727. To be sale, you should also have a phone that does not need AC power to operate (not a cordless phone) so you can still make and receive c aIIs it there is an AC power lailure. ‘When AC power is lost, the TAD-727 loses the security access-protection code connection between the base and the handset. When power is restored, put the handset on the base briefly to restore thi 5 connection so you can use the handset. READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATIO_N_ We have designed your phone to contorm to federal regulations and you can connect it to most phon e lines. However, each device that you connect to the telephone line draws power lrom the line. We refer to this power draw as the phone's ringer equivalence number, or FtEN. The REN is on the botto m of your phone. If you use more than one phone or other device on the line, add up all the FtENs. tt the total is more t han live, your phones might not ring. In rural areas, a total REN ot three might impair ringer operatic n. It ringer operation is impaired, remove one of the devices from the line. FCC STATEMENT Your telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. You must, upon request, provide the FCC regis tration number and the FiEN to your phone company. These numbers are on the bottom of the base You must not connect your phone to any of the following: main-operated systems -party-line systems omost electronic key phone systems This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC R ules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential ar eat However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating proper! y. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the lollowing corrective measures. 'Fleorient or relocate the receiving antenna‘ ‘ ‘Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV. °Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV. Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists. When using your telephone equipment, basic salety precautions should always be lollowed to reduc e the risk of tire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the iollowing: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet belore cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cle aners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water, tor example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or lau ndry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may tall, causing serio us damage to the product. 6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided tor ventilation. to protect it lrorn overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be b locked by placing the product on the bed, sofa. rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking lab at. It you are not sure at the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power 0 ompany. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it. 9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of lire or electric sh ock. 10‘ Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangero us voltage points or short out pans that could result in a risk of tire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 11. To reduce the risk ot electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a qualitied ser viceman when some service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the applia nce is subsequently used. , 12. Unplug this product lrom the wall outlet and rotor servicing to qualified service personnel undert he following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or lrayed. 8. ti liquid has been spilled into the product. C‘ It the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. it the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls, that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other contro Is may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. E. It the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F.” the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless t ype) during an electrical storm. There may be re mote risk of electric shock from lightning. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. INSTALLATION: 1.Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet local ions. 3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been discon nected at the network interface. 4.Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS, READ AND FOLLOW THESE INST RUCTIONS. 1.Use only the required size and type battery. 2.Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. ‘ The cell may explode. Check with local codes tor possible special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. 4.Exercise care in handling batteries In order not to short the battery with conducting materials suc h as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns. ' 5.Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with th e instructions and limitations specified in this manual 6.0bserve proper polarity orientations between the battery and battery charger. 7. Use only the required size and type AC adapter. SAVE TH ESE INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS Installation 9 Mounting the Phone 9 On a Desk 9 On a Wall Plate l0 Directly on the Wall il Preparation 12 Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack 12 Setting the Dialing Mode l3 Adjusting the Ringers‘ 14- Telephone Operation l5 Making and Receiving Calls I5 Adjusting the Handset Volume 15 Using Redial 15 Using Flash lé Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line 16 Using the Intercom l7 Paging from the Base to the Handset lé Paging from the Handset to the Base 16 Memory Dialing 18 Storing a Number is Entering a Pause 17 Dialing a Stored Number 1? Chain-Dialing Service Numbers 17 Testing Stored Emergency Numbers l‘) Using a Headset 20 ‘ TAD Operation 2] Setting the Number ol Rings 21 Setting the Day and Time 22 Using the Handset to Control the TAD 2.3 Selecting an Outgoing Message ' 24 Recording an Outgoing Message 24 Setting the TAD to Answer Calls“ 25 Screening Calls 25 Recording a Memo 26 Recording Telephone Conversation 25 Playing Messages 23 Deleting Messages 2‘] Adjusting the TAD's Volume 27 Remote Operation 30 Using the Toll-Saver 30 Setting the Remote Operation PIN 30 Accessing the TAD by Remote 30 Troubleshooting 32 , Out of Range Signal 35 Care and Maintenance 34 Replacing the Battery Pack 35 INSTALLATIONS MOUNTING THE PHONE You can place the TAD-727's base on a desk or table, mount it on a standard wall plate, or mount it . directly on a wall. Choose a location that is: «near an AC outlet -near a telephone line jack ' 'out ot the way 01 normal activities ‘away lrom electrical machinery, electrical appliances. metal walls or tiling cabinets, wireless interco ms, alarms, and room monitors -away lrorn other cordless phones The base's location allects the handset's range. It you have a choice of several locations, try each to see which provides the best performance. Caution: The supplied FtadioShack adapter was designed specifically tor your TAD-727. Use only th is supplied adapter. ' Notes: -Your telephone connects directly to a modular phone line jack. It your phone line jack is not a modul ar jack, you can update the wiring yourself, using jacks and adapters available trom your local Radio Shack store. Or, you can let the telephone company update the wiring tor you. ~The USOC number ot the jack to be installed is RJt 10, or FtJt 1W for a wall plate jack. On a Desk Follow these steps when you place the base on a desk or table. 1.Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back ot the base. 3.1nsert the supplied AC adapter's barrel plug into the DC 9V AC ADAPTER jack on the back ot th , e base. 5.Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. PF (power Iailuro) flashes on the digital display. 6.Lilt the base‘s antenna to a vertical position. On a Wall Plate 1.Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base. 8.Route the adapter's cord through the strain reliet slot and the narrow groove on the bottom of the base. 4.1nsert the bracket’s tabs into the base‘s tab slots as shown, then press down on the bracket's clip , s and insert them into the clip slots. 5.Plug the modular cord into the wall plate jack, then align the bracket's keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure its Directly on the Wall For this mounting method, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that lit into the keyhole slo ts on the bottom of the base. ttDrilI two holes 3 15/16 inches (100 mm) apart. Then thread a screw into each hole. letting the he ads extend about 5/16 inch (8 mm) lrom the wall. F!“- 3‘5/u" 2.Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LlNE jack on the back at the base. ' 3:81» I. 3.lnsert the supplied AC adapter‘s barrel plug into the DC 9V AC ADAPTER jack on the back of th 4.Ftoute the modular and adapter cords through the grooves on the bottom of the base. 5.lnsert the bracket's tabs into the base‘s tab slots as shown, then press down on the bracket's clip 5 and insert them into the clip slots. 7.Plug the modular cord into a modular phone line jack. Q8, 8. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. PF flashes on the digital display. PREPARATION CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The TAD-727 comes with a rechargeable nickel~cadmium battery pack in the handset but not conne cted. Belore using your phone, you must connect the battery pack, then charge it for about 12 hours. t.Press down and slide oil the battery pack compartment cover as shown. 2. Lift the battery pack out of the compartment. 3. Plug the battery pack's connector into the socket in the compartment (the connector fits only one way), and route the battery pack’s leads through the strain reliet slot, then replace the battery pack. \\ 4.Fteplace the cover. To charge the battery pack, place the handset either laceup or tacedown on the base. The IN USE/C HAFtGE indicator on the base lights. m USE/LHARSE indicator Important: Be sure the battery pack is properly connected betore you try to charge it. The N USE/C HARGE indicator lights when the handset is on the base, even it the battery pack is not connected. Notes: °When you tirst use the phone alter charging or recharging the battery pack. the phone might not we rk and you might hear three beeps when you press TALK. ll this happens, return the handset to the base tor about 2 seconds. This resets the security access-protection code. -It the battery pack is completely discharged, the handset might lose its security access-protection c Ode To reset the code. return the handset to the base tor about 2 seconds. 0Using a pencil eraser. clean the charging contacts on the handset and the base about once a mont illust.-24 shows how to clean charging contacts -tl the battery pack becomes weak during a call, the handset beeps every 16 seconds and the TALK/ LOW BATT indicator flashes. When this happens, you cannot make another call on the phone until y ou recharge the battery pack. ~About once a month. fully discharge the battery pack by keeping the handset off the base until the T ALK/LOW BATT indicator flashes Otherwise, the battery pack loses its ability to lull recharge. -If the TALK/LOW BATI' indicator does not light, but the phone does not work, recharge the battery pack. (The battery charge might be too low to light the indicator.) ell you are not going to use your phone tor an extended period of time, disconnect the battery pack. This increases the battery pack's usable life. -The supplied battery pack should last for about a year. When it loses its ability to lully recharge, 0rd er a replacement battery pack from your local RadioShack store (see “Replacing the Battery Pack"o n Page 35). SETFING THE DIALING M0913 Set PULSE/TONE on the back of the base tor the type at service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, once the battery pack is lully charged. do this test. 1tBe sure PULSE/TONE is set to TONE. 2.Litt the handset, press TALK, and listen (or a dial tone. 3.Press any number other than 0. Note: It your phone system requires that you dial an access code (9, for example) belore you dial an outside number, do not dial the access code either. It the dial tone stops, you have touch-tone service. Leave PULSE/TONE set to TONE. It the dial tone continues, you have pulse service. Set PULSE/TONE to PULSE. ADJUSTING THE HINGEF_t_S_ The TAD-727‘s handset has two different ringer volume. You can also turn of! the ringer on either or both of handset and base. - Turning OnIOtt the Ringers To have the base ring when a call comes in, set RINGEFt OFF/ON on the back of the base to ON. 11 To have it not sound, set RINGER OFF/ON to OFF. To have the handset ring when a call comes in, set RINGER OFF/ON on the handset’s left side to 0 N. ‘ f To have it not sound, sel RINGER OFF/ON to OFF. Setting the Handset's Ringer Volume At any time except during a call, press VOLUME A or 710 sel the ringer volume either high or low. The handset rings at the selected volume. TELEPHONE OPERATION MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS To make a call, tilt the handset and press TALK. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number. files). To answer a call when the handset is on the base, just IiIt the handset and begin your conversation. You can answer a call by pressing any key on the handset when the handset is not on the base. Both the IN USE/CHARGE indicator on the base and the TALK/LOW BATT indicator on the handset flash When you receive a call, and the TALK/LOW BATT indicator lights steadily while the handset is in use. To end a call, place the handset on the base or press TALK so the TALK/LOW BATT indicator on th e handset turns oil. ‘ ADJUSTING THE HANDSET VOLUME The handset's VOLUME control lets you set the volume you hear through the handset to one ol iour levels. To turn the volume up or down during a call, repeatedly press VOLUME A or‘ Von the handset. The TAD-727 beeps once each time you press VOLUME Aor V. When you reach the highest or lowest volume level, the TAD-727 beeps three times. USING FIEDIAL You can quickly dial the last number dialed. Liit the handset and press TALK, then press REDIAL. “35C? amen mm Notes: 'The redial memory holds up to 32 digits. so you can redial long-distance as well as local numbers. oThe redial memory also holds pause entries. See "Entering a Pause"on Page l‘7. USING FLASH FLASH perlorms the electronic equivalent cl a switchhook operation lor special services, such as Ca lI Waiting. For example, if you have Call Waiting, press FLASH to answer an incoming call without disconnectin g the current call. Press FLASH again to return to the first call. Note: If you do not have any special phone services, pressing FLASH might disconnect the current 0 all. USING TONE SERVICES ON ALULSE Llfi Some special services, such as bank-by—phone, require tone signalsfll you have pulse dialing. you c an still use these special tone services by lollowing these steps 1.Be sure PULSE/TONE is set to PULSE 2. Dial the service‘s main number. 3.When the service answers, press TONE (96), Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals. 4.After you complete the call, return the handset to the base or TALK. The phone automatically res ets to the pulse mode. USING THE INTERCOM You can use the TAD-727 as a two-way pager and intercom between the base and handset. This is useful it the handset is away Irom the base and you want to locate it, or it you want to have a conver - sation between someone with the handset and someone at the base. Note: It a call comes in during an intercom conversation, the person using the handset can answer t ‘ he call by pressing TALK, but the intercom call is disconnected. Paging trom the Base to the Handset To send a page from the base to the handset, press INTERCOM on the base. Th ice per second for 15 seconds. The base‘s IN USE/CHARGE indicator Ilashes. Q‘sfi ®» e handset beeps tw I w... To end an intercom call. press INTERCOM on the base or INTERCOM on the handset. Alt indicators turn oft. . Paging from the Handset to the Base To send a page from the handset to the base, press INTERCOM on the handset. The base sounds t we short beeps, and automatically answers the handset's page (whether or not anyone is there). Be gin your conversation; wanna-m ozozo um! mm mm:- Radiosluck t To end an intercom call, press INTERCOM on the base or INTERCOM on the handset. All indicators turn ON. 60:95?“ WM! mum—“mew GOO? mun: 0mm Sumo sum-m MEMORY DIALING You can store up to to numbers of up to 16 digits each in the TAD-727‘s memory. then dial them wit h the press ot a lew buttons. Storing a Number Notes: ~An error tone sounds and the phone exits the storing process it you wait more than 30 seconds bet ween each key press. -If you receive a call during memory entry, the phone exits the storing process. 1.Press MEM (memory), then the TALK/LOW BATT indicator flashes. 2.Enter the number you want to store. Notes: olt you have pulse service and want to send tone signals, press% at the appropriate place in the seq uence of numbers. -Each séor pause entry (see "Storing a Pause") counts as one digit in memory. 'Each number you store can be up to 16 digits long. 3. Press MEM then press the number key (0—9) of the memory location where you want to store th e number. A beep sounds to indicate that the number is stored. 4.For each stored number, write the person‘s or company's name next to the appropriate location number on the supplied memory directory sticker. (Use a pencil in case you need to change the num ber later.) Peel the backing from the sticker and attach it to the phone as shown. iIIust,-40 shows attaching sticker Notes: -To change a number in memory. store a new one in its place ~To erase a number from memory, repeat Steps 1 and 3, skipping Step 2. Entering a Pause In some telephone systems, you must dial an access code (9, for example) and wail tor a second dia l tone before you can dial an outside number. You can store the access code with the phone number . However, you should also store a pause alter the access code to allow the outside line time to conn ect. To enter a 2-second pause, press HEDlAL at each point where a pause is needed. You can add more pause entries for a longer pause. Dialing a Stored Number To dial a stored number, when you hear the dial tone, press MEM then the desired memory location number (0-9). Chain-Dialing Service Numbers For quick recall of numbers {or special services (such as bank by phone), store each group of numbe rs in its own memory location. Dial the service‘s main number lirst. Then, at the appropriate place in the call, press MEM and enter the number for the location where the additional information is stored Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ll you store an emergency service’s number (police department, lire department. ambulance) and yo u choose to test the stored number, make the test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods. Also, remain on the line to explain the reason tor your call. USING A HEADSET You can make or answer calls with hands-tree convenience using an optional headset that has a 3/3 2-inch (2.5 mm) plug. Contact your local RadioShack store tor a suitable headset. Insert the headset plug into the “jack on the side oi the handset. iIlust.-4t shows connecting headset to n jack Notes: -Connecting a headset disconnects the handset's earpiece and microphone. -VOLUME A'Of Y'on the handset also controls the headset's volume. ~Il you place the handset on the base to recharge it while the headset is connected, be sure the hen dset ‘seats properly. With a headset connected, you can make or answer calls as usual using the keys on the handset. You can use a handset holder (available trom your local RadioSh ack store) to hang the handset on y our belt tor greater convenience. When you finish using the headset. disconnect it from the handset. TAD OPERATION You use both the base and handset to control the TAD. With the base, you can set the day and time, set the number ol rings before the TAD answers an incoming call, set the kind of outgoing message played, set how long incoming messages can be, record outgoing messages, memos and telephone 4 conversation, turn the TAD on and oil, play and delete messages, and adjust the TAD's volume. With the handset, you can change the remote operation personal identification number (PlN), set the kind of outgoing message played, record outgoing messages, memos and telephone conversation. t urn the TAD on and oil, play messages, and delete a current message. Note: While you are using the base to control the TAD, you can still answer incoming calls with the h andset or another phone on the same telephone line. SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS You can select how long the TAD waits before it answers a call (2 rings, 5 rings, or toll-saver). 1.Hold down ANSWER until the TAD announces the number ot rings (“2", "5“or “toll-savef') set pre viously. It also displays on the digital display. Ge 0 2. Repeatedly press PREVIOUS or SKIP until the digital display shows the desired number ol rings. The TAD also announces the displayed number of rings‘ 2 ----- answers on the second ring 5 answers on the filth ring toll-saver pumps" up GED 3. Press ANSWER or PLAY/REPEATI>~ . The TAD sounds a long beep and announces the select ed number ot rings. Notes: -lt you plan to check your messages by long distance, set the number of rings to toll-saver (See “Usi ng the Toll-Saver'on Page 30)‘ ~While setting the number of rings, you must press each button within 30 seconds ot the previous but ton press. It you take longer, the setting procedure is canceled automatically. SETTING THE DAY AND TIME You must set the day and time so the TAD can record the correct day and lime 0! each message. . t.HoId down STOP on the base until a long beep sounds. The TAD announces the day of the week. CL flashes on the digital display. mouse oeuvre: noi- imam OOQO nces the desired day of t 4‘ Set the desired hour by pressing PREVIOUS or SKIP until the TAD announces the desired hour, and “AM"or "PM". 5.Press PLAY/REPEAT!» . The TAD announce the minute. 6. Set the desired minute by pressing PREVIOUS or SKIP until the TAD announces the desired minute. Holding down PREVIOUS or SKIP advances minute continuously. 7.Press PLAY/REPEAT/> . The TAD announces the minute and sounds a beep. Then the seconds st art to count from 0 second. Notes: ’ ~ll you make an error. the TAD beeps rapidly 3 times. Repeat Steps 1-7. ‘While setting the day and time, you must press each button within 30 seconds of the previous button pre 55. II you take longer, the selling procedure is canceled automatically. oWhen you have an incoming call or paging from the base while setting the day and time. the setting proc edurevis also canceled automatically. oll there is a power failure, PF flashes on the digital displ me correctly. P-22 ay when power returns. Then reset the day and ti USING THE HANDSET TO CONTROL THE TAD To control the TAD with the handset, press REMOTE in standby mode The TALK/LOW BATl' indicator on the handset lights, and two bars flash on the digital display on th 6 base. mm nu um 0:03) mmm Emma e “A" (Q The TAD tells you the number of messages you have (it any) It the TAD has no messages, the TAD announces “You have no messages.” ‘ Now. it is ready to accept a command. You can continue to access other features. Note: It you need help during operation. press STOP/HELPIK—TONE. The TAD plays a series of voic e prompts to guide you through the handset operation. When you finish operating the TAD, wait until the TALK/LOW BATT indicator turns oil or press REM OTE again so you can use the handset to make and receive calls. SELECTING AN OUTGOING MESSAGE The TAD has two prerecorded messages. One asks the caller to leave a message ("Hello. no one is available to take your call. Please leave your message after the tone“), the other is simply an annou ncement and does not let the caller leave a message ("Hello no one is available to take your call."). You can also record your own message (see “Recording an Outgoing Message"). Use the REC TIME switch to select which message you want. When you set it to either 1 or 4 (minut es). the normal message is selected and the TAD records each incoming message for l or 4 minute When you set it to ANS. ONLY, the announce-only message is selected. Recording an Outgoing Message You can record your own message up to 1 minute long lor the caller to hear when the TAD answers a call. You can use both the base and the handset to record the messages With the REC TIME switch set to 1 or 4. you can select either your oWn normal message or the norm at prerecorded message. With the REC TIME switch set to ANS‘ ONLY, you can select either your 0 wn answer-only message or the answer-only prerecorded message. Hint: Do not tell callers that you are not home. Instead, say that you cannot come to the phone right now. Follow these steps to record your outgoing message. 1.Hold down OGM REC on the base for about 2 seconds until a beep sounds. The digital display b egins counting up by second (00401402 ~ - - -). Then speak your outgoing message into the base. ”5388" 2.Press OGM REC again (or press STOP) when you finish recording. The base beeps, plays back the message, then beeps again. The digital display shows A, and the number ot messages (it the TA D has new messages) alternately. The TAD is now ready to answer calls. You can also record your message on the handset. Alter you have pressed REMOTE and have heard the announcement of the number at messages, or all messages have been played back (or you finished playing back by pressing STOP/HELPHG TO NE), loIIow these steps. 1.Press OGM REC/1 twice within 2 seconds. A beep sounds. Then speak your outgoing message i nto the handset. M® 2‘Press OGM REC/1 again (or press STOP/HELP! -X'TONE) when you finish recording. The hand set beeps, plays back the message. SETTING THE TAD TO ANSWER CALLS To set the TAD to answer calls. press ANSWER on the base. The TAD plays the outgoing message, then displays A (if normal message) or A0 (ii announce-only message). Select the prerecorded or your own at essage by repeatedly pressing ANSWER. , ®a O ' You can also turn the TAD on and oil from the handset. Press REMOTE so the'TALK/LOW BATT indicat or lights The TAD announces the number of currently recorded messages. Then press ANS/4. The TAD announces the current outgoing message or "Answer oil". To turn the TAD on, select the prerecorded or y our own message by repeatedly pressing ANS/4. GD Note: It the incoming message memory is lull (59 mess s than 15 seconds loll). the TAD announces D does not answer calls. ages including your own outgoing messages or Ies “No remaining time". F [lashes on the digital display. The TA To turn of! the TAD, press STOP on the base or ANS/4 on the h andset except while any message is playi ng back. The TAD announces “Answer oil". SCREENING CALLS You can let the TAD answer calls lor you while you listen to the caller‘s message through the base’s spea ker. You can adjust the volume or caller‘s voice with the VOLUME control on the base. It you decide to an swer the call, lift the handset and press’TALK, or pick up any phone on the same phone line as the TAD. The TAD stops recording. You can also use the handset to screen callst When the TAD starts to he handset and listen to the caller's mess to hang up and let the TAD continue reco P~25 answer a call, press REMOTE on t aged ll you decide to answer the call, press TALK. ll you decide rdtng the caller's message, press REMOTE again. RECORDING A MEMO You can leave a message (memo) up to 4 minutes long. lor yourself or others, using either the base or th e handset. The memo is counted as one message and plays back with other messages (see "Playing Me ssages"). 1.Hotd down MEMO FlEC on the base (or about 2 seconds until a beep sounds. 2.Speak into the base. 3.When you finish recording your memo, press MEMO REC again (or press STOP). The TAD beeps ag ain and the message number increases by one. You can also record your memo on the handset. Alter you have pressed REMOTE and have heard the announcement at the number oi messages, or all messages have been played back (or you finished playing back by pressing STOP/HELPl-XTONE), lollo w these steps. 1.Press MEMO REC/3. 2.When the TAD beeps, speak into the handset. 3.When you finish recording your memo, press MEMO REC/3 again (or press STOP/HELP/éé TONE). T he TAD beeps again and plays back the recorded message. RECORDING TELEPHONE CONVERSATION When you are talking on the TAD-727, you can record the conversation. The recorded conversation is co unted as one message. The recording can be as long as the available recording time (about 15 minutes maximum). Note: Before recording. make certain the other caller knows that you plan to record the conversation. P-26 To Record a Conversation Using the Handset t.Press REMOTE. 2.Press MEMO REC/3. Then recording starts. 3-a. To send the recorded contents you just made back to the caller through the telephone line, press PL AY/RPT/B while recording. or 3-b. Press MEMO REC/3 again to stop recording. To Record a Conversation Using the Handset and the Base 1.Hotd down MEMO REC on the base tor about 2 seconds while talking with the handset, Then recordin 9 starts. 2-a. To send the recorded contents you just made back to the caller through the telephone line, press PL AY/REPEAT/b while recording. or 2-b. Press MEMO REC again to stop recording. Notes: “To stop playback. press REMOTE on the handset, or press STOP on the base. ‘To repeat playback, press PLAY/RPT/B on the handset, or press PLAY/REPEAT! V on the base P-27 PLAYING MESSAGES Alter new message(s) is recorded, A and the number of all new recorded messages flash on the dis play. Notes: oThe maximum number of messages that the display can show is 59. The number does not change alter that even it you have received more messages. OWhen the TAD receives 59 messages or the memory has less than 15 seconds left, F (full) and the number ol messages flash on the display‘ Press PLAY/REPEAT!» on the base. or press REMOTE then PLAY/RPT/a on the handset. The TA D announces the number of messages and whether the messages are new or old (already listened t 0), Then each new message plays, followed by the day and time it was recorded. W. rum!!!" m mm mm GED f |.3©H When you have both old and new messages, the TAD first 5 old ones. plays back only new messages, then play While playing back the messages, PL (playback) and the number of the current message llash on th 9 display. For example, it you have a total of four messages (one old, three new), pressing PLAY/HE FEAT/b displays 2 (the lirst new message). It there are no messages when you press PLAY/REPEAT!» or PLAY/RPT/Et, the TAD announces " You have no messages.“ Notes: -Il the TAD detects a busy signal for more than 5 seconds or silence for more than 8 seconds while r ecording a message. it stops recording and releases the call. oWhen you play back messages using handset, the message number does not appear on the displa y. To skip to the next message, press SKIP (or SKIP/9 on the handset). nmu mum u- “are new/loos rumour my mm (JED To skip to the previous message, press PREVIOUS (or PREVIOUS/7 on the handset). mmn mun u- saw“ me "Emu. mvaPEAY mp l To play the current message again, press PLAY/HEPEAT/P '(or PLAY/RPT/B on the handset). To stop playback belore the end ol the messages, press STOP (or STOP/HELPI*‘TONE on the han dset). DELETING MESSAGES To delete the current message, press DELETE (or DELETE on the handset) until a beep sounds at a ny time during playback mun um nun. um mm mm Radio k ® To delete all messages at once, while messages are not playing, hold down DELETE on the base u ntil the TAD beeps 8 times. Alter all messages have been deleted, the TAD announces "You have n 0 messages," ADJUSTING THE TAD'S VOLUME You can adjust the playback volume with the VOLUME control on the base during message playbac k or call screening, FIEMOTE OPERATION USING THE TOLL-SAVEE When you call the TAD with the number of rings to answer calls set to "toll-saver", it answers after ab - out two rings if you have new messages (ones you have not listened to). If there are no new messag es, the TAD waits for about five rings before it answers. This gives you time to hang up before the T AD answers so you can avoid long-distance charges. SETTING THE REMOTE OPERATION P_Il_\l The remote operation PIN (personal identification number) permits remote access to the TAD. The P IN can be any number from 00 to 99. The default setting is 99, but you can change it by following the se steps. 1.Press REMOTE on the handset so the TALK/LOW BATI' indicator lights. The TAD tells you the n umber of messages you have (it any). 2. Press PIN/If on the keypad. Then the TAD announces the current PIN. 3.Enter your two-digit PIN. 4.Press PIN/It on the keypad again. Then the TAD announces your new PIN stored. 5.Press REMOTE so the TALK/LOW BATT indicator turns off. ACCESSING THE TAD BY REMOTE While you are away from your home, you can use a touch-tone phone, or a pulse (rotary) phone with a pocket tone dialer, to enter your PIN and do any of the following: -Set the TAD to answer calls oSelect an outgoing message °Listen to your messages 0Record a new announcement oRecord a memo °Delete messages oTum the TAD off Note:_ You cannot access the TAD from another telephone on the same line as your TAD-727. 1.Dial your phone number and wait tor the TAD to answer. It the TAD is not set to answer calls, let the phone ring 10 times. The TAD automatically turns itself on to answer your call and beeps then turns oil when you hang up (unless you set the TAD to answer calls). 2.When the outgoing message begins, press 96 then enter your 2-digit PIN within 2 seconds. The message stops, and the TAD announces "You have xx new message(s)"(where xx is the num bers of messages) or "You have no messages', then the TAD plays back the recorded messages co ntinuously. When you have both old and new messages, the TAD first plays back only new message s, then plays old ones. 3. During playback, you can press the number key for the command you want. Press: To: 7 Skip to previous message. 8 Repeat current message. 9 Skip to next message. ¥28top playback ol messages. 0 twice within 2 seconds Delete current message. Alter all messages have been played back (or you finished playing back by pressing*'key), you can continue to access other features. To record a new outgoing message: 1.Press 1 key twice within 2 seconds. You hear a beep 2. Record your new outgoing message. 3.Press 1 or 9(- key. A beep sounds and the recorded outgoing message plays back. To record a memo: LPress 3 key. You hear a beep. 2. Record your message. 3. Press 3 key. A beep sounds and only the recorded message plays back. To listen to help guidance: - Press éékey. Then you can hear a series ol voice prompts to guide you through remote operation. To set the TAD to answer/not answer calls: Press 4 key. The TAD announces the current outgoing message or “Answer oil". To tum the TAD on . select the prerecorded or your own message by repeatedly pressing 4 key. t I tUUULtSI'IOUT me- We do not expect you to have ht help. any problems with your phone, but if you (to, the following suggestions mig Problem ' The phone does not work or works poorly. Suggestion . Check all phone line connections. Make sure the AC adapter and battery pack are properly connected. Make sure battery pack is properly charged. The handset loses the security access-protection code when the battery pack loses its charge. To corre ct this. return the handset to the base for about 2 seconds (see “Connecting and Charging the Battery Pa \,ck"on Page 12)“ _ - New“..- The TALK/LOW BA'fT indicator i ashes sloWIy when'the‘han—dset is laceup on the ba T~_ < Be sure the battery pack in the handset is properly connected Space The handset stops working or works poorly during a call. Move the handset closer to the base. Lift the base’s antenna to a fully vertical position. Be sure the handset‘s battery pack is charged. (It the battery pack power is too low. it does not have en ough power to light the TALK/LOW BATT indicator.) Severe noise interference. Keep the handset away from computers. remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, int ercoms. room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. Move to another location or turn off the source of interference Hang up and redial the number. The phone cannot be operated at a useful distance from the base oisy (handset‘s range has decreased). Lift the base's antenna to a fully vertical position. Be sure neither the handset's nor base‘s antenna is touching a metal surface. Recharge the battery pack. because the signal becomes weak or n The handset battery pack does not charge. Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. It they are diny, clean them with a pencil eraser. Be sure the battery pack is properly connected. Be sure the handset is properly seated on the base. Replace the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack”on Page 35). Handset does not ring or receive a page. Lift the base's antenna to a fully vertical position. Move the handset closer to the base. Move the base away from other electrical devices. Recharge the battery pack. The TAD does not answer call. Make sure the TAD is turned on. Make sure the AC adapter and battery pack are properly connected. Check all phone line connections. The TAD does not record caller-s; messages. 3 REC TIME is set to ANS ONLY (announcement only). Set it to t or 4. nntnm mnncnnnn H "mm ... z. n." lt you still have problems, disconnect the phone It other phones on the same line work properly. the fault is in this phone or its installation. It you cannot (ind the problem, take your TAD-727 to your local nadioSh ack store for assistance. . OUT OF RANGE SIGNAL If you move the TAD-727’s handset out ol the bnse's range, the handset will not operate properly. It you move the handset out ot the base's range while a call is in progress, three beeps sound through the earpiece every tour seconds. If you move the handset back within the base's ran ge within 40 seconds, the out of range signal stops. an d you can resume your phone conversation. ~ If you keep the handset out 0! the base's range tor 40 seconds or more, the call is disconnected. P-33 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack TAD-727 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone with Digital Ans wering System is an example of superior design and crattmanship. The lollowing suggestions will he lp you care tor your TAD-727 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the TAD-727 dry. It it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the TAD-727 only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can sh orten the life of electronic devices, damage battery packs, and distort or melt plastic pans. Handle the TAD-727 gently and carelully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD-727 to work improperly. . Use only a battery pack ol the required size and recommended type. Batteries can leak chemicals th at damage your TAD-727’s electronic parts. Wipe the TAD-727 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemical s, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the TAD~727. Modifying or tampering with the TAD-727's internal components can cause a malfunction and might i nvalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. It your TAD-727 is not periormin g as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store lor assistance. It the trouble is affecting the tele phone lines, the phone company can ask you to disconnect your TAD-727 until you have resolved th e problem. REPLACING THE BATTERY PAEIS It you follow the instructions in "Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack"on PagelZ the battery pa ck should last about one year. If the battery pack does not hold a charge lor more than 2 hours alter an overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6-volt, 600 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits th e socket in the battery compartment. You can order a replacement battery pack through your local Fl adioShack store. Install the new battery pack as described below, then charge it for about 12 hours. 1.Press down and slide oll the battery pack compartment cover as shown. 2. Lift the battery pack out of the compartment. then gently pull on the battery connector to disconn ect it. ’ 3.Insert the new battery pack’s connector into the socket in the compartment and place the battery pack into the compartment. \\ 4.Fleptace the cover. Cautions: ~You must use a replacement battery pack ol the same size and type. -00 not dispose of the battery pack in a lire because it might explode. -Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. 'Be carelul not to short the battery pack by touching the connector's pins with conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn. ll you have trouble replacing the battery pack. take the phone to your local RadioShack store lor assi stance. lmponant: This product contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack. At the end of the batt ery pack‘s usetul lite, it must be recycled or disposed of property. Contact your local. county, or state hazardous waste management authorities lor inlonnation on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be available are: municipal curb-side collection, drop-ell boxes at reta ilers such as your local RadioShack store. recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs. THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW in the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can le mporarily discontinue your service. It this happens, the phone company attempts to notily you in adv ance. ll advance notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible and adv ises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Also. the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone. The telephone company notifies you of these changes in advance. so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service. Your phone might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine w hether your phone is causing the interference, turn off your phone. lithe interference goes away, yo ur phone is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by: -moving your phone away from the receiver ‘connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a dillerent electrical circuit from the receiver -contacting your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your phone. Some cordless telephones operate on frequencies that might cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference. the base of the cordless telephone should not be pl aced near or on top of a TV or VCR. LIGHTNING Your telephone has built-in lightning protection to reduce the risk of damage lrom surges in telephon e line and power line current. This lightning protection meets or exceeds FCC requirements. Howeve r, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your telephone. Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless. if you live in an area that has severe electrical slor ms, we suggest that you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the possibility of damage. Limited One-Year Warranty his product is warranted by RadinShack against mantrlocturing dotocts In material and workman- ship under normal use lorone (t) ynr lrorrr Ihe date at ptrrotusc lrorrt Radiosmck componyowncd stms and authorizod nsdosnouk Immhisees sod dealers. EXCEPT as PROVIDED HEREIN. Ra- dioshltk MAKES NO EXPRESS WARHANTIEs AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTlES. INCLUDING ‘l’NOSE or MERCHANTABILITY AND thsss FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ARE thttEo IN DURA‘nON 10 THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LlMlTED WARRANTIES commnso HEfiEIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED KEREIN, Radioshack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR REA $PONSIBILITV TO cusTOMER on ANY omen Penson on sn-rrrv wmt RESPECY To ANY LlABlLITV. LOSS on DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY on INDIRECTLV at! use on PERFOR MANCE OF “15 PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANW INCLUD~ mo. BUT nor LIMITED TO. ANY DAMAGES nesumuc mom INCONVENIENCE. Loss 05 R d' Sh k TIME. DATA. FHOPERTV. REVENUE. on PROFIT on ANY lNotnEct'. SPECIAL. INCIDENTAL a to ac on CONSEQUENTlAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShaek HAS BEEN ADVlSED OF n-lE POSSI~ ~ ~ ' ' BILITY or suclr DAMAGES. A DIVISIOn OI Tandy Corporation some stutes do not allow [rue nntttattons on how long an implied wsnsnty lists or the exclusion ol in~ Fon Worm Texas 76102 oidsntol or consequential damages. so tho above limitations of exclusions my not apply to you. ’ In tho event of a product defect during the warranty ported. uko tn. product and the HodtoShack 7A99 salcs receipt us prool ol purchase date to any Radioshadt start. Hadiosnack will. at its option. un- less otherwise provided by law: (I) corrocl the dutcct by product repair without cttargu tor pans and 1ADSP1P0942" labor. (b) replace the product with one oi tho same or similar design: or (c) rolund tho purchasc ' ~ ' A . || . I h' d ' . lh aned m MalaySta . prtco A replaced parts and products and precur: s on w tch rt rciun ts mode become a prop- erty ol Radioshack. New or lewtditimoe parts and products may be used In tho psrlorrrtonco ot warranty service. Repaired cc replaced parts and products are warranted tor the remainder oi tho original warranty period. You will too charged lor rcpoir or replacement of rho product made after rm expiration of the warranty period. this warranty docs not cover, (a) damage or latturu caused by or sttriotrtoole to acts or God. miss. accident. misuse. improper or sonormot usage, tantra to loltow instructions, improper instomon ot mointertnnco. alteration, lightning or othcr incidence ot excess yottoge or ctmenl: to) any repairs other than those provided oy n Rodtoshsctt Authorized Service Facility (ct consumables such as tttscs 01 baltevies; to) cosmetic carnage: (e) kanspoflation. shipping or surortcc costs: or (I) costs ol product removal. installation. solnrp service adjustment or rcinstsllsoon. This warranly gives you specific legal rights. no you may also have other rights which vary lront SIM! IO Slalet HlfloShlck Customer Relations. Deot. W. 100 Thank/mum SL, Suit. 500. Foil Worth. TX 76102
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