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Cat. No. 43-732

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

TAD-732

900 MHz Digital Answering System

with 20-Channel Cordless Telephone

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RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

FEATURES

Your RadioShack TAD-732 900 MHz

Digital Answering System uses ad-

vanced cordless telephone technology

to give you superior audio quality. Its

cordless operation lets you move freely

around your home or office.

The TAD-732 stores all messages on a

computer chip. This gives you better

performance than tape-based answer-

ing machines. For example, you can de-

lete an individual message while saving

the rest. Because your TAD is fully digi-

tal, there are no tapes to bother with and

no tape mechanisms to wear out.

You can operate the TAD-732 remotely

from a touch-tone phone, even if it is not

turned on.

TAD Features

Date/Time Stamp — records the day

and time each message was recorded.

Two User Mailboxes and a Message

Center — stores messages (each up to

60 seconds long) in one of the user mail-

boxes or in the general message center.

Volume Control — lets you adjust the

volume of incoming message playback.

Pre-Recorded Message — gives you

the option of using the TAD-732’s exist-

ing outgoing message or recording your

own (up to 60 seconds long).

Announce-Only — lets you play an an-

nouncement for callers to hear, without

recording their messages.

LED Message Counter — shows the

number of messages the TAD has re-

corded.

Remote Operation — lets you use a

touch-tone phone (or rotary phone and

pocket tone dialer) to operate the TAD

while you are away from your home or

office.

Remote Answer-On — lets you turn on

the TAD from a remote location even

when it is not set to answer calls.

Programmable Remote Operation Se-

curity Code — you can set a two-digit

security code for remote operation.

Call Screening — lets you listen as a

caller leaves a message so you can de-

cide whether or not to answer the call.

Memo Recording — lets you leave

messages for yourself or others in your

home or office.

Adjustable Ring Number — lets you

set the TAD to answer after four or sev-

en rings.

Toll-Saver — lets you avoid unneces-

sary long-distance charges when you

call by long distance to check your mes-

sages.

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ANSWER Button — lets you turn the

TAD on or off without disconnecting it.

Phone Pick-U

Detection — stops re-

cording when you pick up any phone on

the same line as the TAD.

Telephone Features

900 MHz O

eration — provides better

sound and less interference than many

other cordless phones.

20 Channels — automatically selects a

clear channel when you make or answer

a call. You can also manually change

channels during a call.

Securit

Access-Protection Code —

helps prevent other cordless phones

from using your phone line while the

handset is off the base.

9-Number Memor

Dialin

— lets you

store up to 9 phone numbers in memory

for easy dialing.

e — lets you send a paging signal

from the base to the handset to page

someone or locate the handset when it is

away from the base.

Flash — sends an electronic switch-

hook signal for use with special phone

services such as Call Waiting.

Redial — lets you quickly dial the last

number dialed.

Mute — prevents the person on the oth-

er end of the phone line from hearing

your conversation with someone in the

room.

Tone or Pulse Dialin

— lets you use

your phone with either type of dialing.

Headset Jack — lets you connect an

optional headset (available at your local

RadioShack store) for hands-free con-

venience.

Detachable Belt Cli

— lets you hang

the handset on your belt for easy porta-

bility.

Hearin

Aid Com

atible — lets you

use this telephone with hearing aids that

have a T (telephone) switch.

This symbol is intended to alert you to

the presence of uninsulated danger-

ous voltage within the product’s enclo-

sure that might be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of elec-

tric shock. Do not open the product’s

case.

This symbol is intended to inform you

that important operating and mainte-

nance instructions are included in the

literature accompanying this product.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-

ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-

ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Warnin

: To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose this product

to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

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This telephone device has been tested

and found to comply with all applicable

UL and FCC standards.

We recommend you record the TAD’s

serial number here. The number is on

the bottom of the base.

Serial Number ________________

Important: Cordless phones such as

this one require AC power to operate.

When AC power is off, you cannot dial

out or receive incoming calls using your

TAD-732. For this reason, the TAD-732

should not be your only telephone. To

be safe, you should also have a phone

that does not require AC power to oper-

ate (not a cordless phone) so you can

still make and receive calls if there is an

AC power failure.

READ THIS BEFORE

INSTALLATION

Your TAD-732 conforms to federal regu-

lations, and you can connect it to most

telephone lines. However, each device

you connect to the telephone line draws

power from the telephone line. We refer

to this power draw as the device’s

ringer

equivalence number

, or REN. The REN

is on the label on the back of the base.

If you are using more than one phone or

other device on the line, add up all the

RENs. If the total is more than five, your

phone might not ring and your answer-

ing system might not answer. In rural ar-

eas, a total REN of three might impair

ringer operation. If ringer operation is

impaired, remove a device from the line.

FCC STATEMENT

Your TAD-732 complies with Part 68 of

FCC Rules

. You must, upon request,

provide the FCC Registration Number

and the REN to your phone company.

These numbers are on the label on the

back of the base.

You must not connect your phone to any

of the following:

• coin-operated systems

• party-line systems

• most electronic key phone systems

Note: Your telephone operates on stan-

dard radio frequencies, as allocated by

the FCC. Even though the security

access-protection code prevents unau-

thorized use of your phone line, it is pos-

sible for other radio units operating on

similar frequencies within a certain area

to unintentionally intercept your conver-

sations and/or cause interference. This

lack of privacy can occur with any cord-

less phone.

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CONTENTS

Preparation .............................................................................................................. 7

Selecting a Location ........................................................................................... 7

Installing the Handset’s Antenna ........................................................................ 7

Installing the Phone ............................................................................................ 8

Placing the Base on a Desk Top .................................................................. 8

Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate .............................................................. 9

Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall ..................................................... 10

Connecting and Charging the Handset Battery Pack ....................................... 12

Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 14

Turning the Ringers Off or On .......................................................................... 14

Setting the Number of Rings ............................................................................ 15

Setting the Day and Time ................................................................................. 15

With the Handset ....................................................................................... 15

With the Base ............................................................................................ 16

Telephone Operation ............................................................................................ 17

Making and Receiving a Call ............................................................................ 17

Setting the Handset’s Volume .......................................................................... 17

Changing the Channel ...................................................................................... 17

Using Redial ..................................................................................................... 18

Using Flash ...................................................................................................... 18

Using Mute ....................................................................................................... 18

Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 19

Using Page........................................................................................................ 19

Memory Dialing ................................................................................................ 19

Storing a Number in Memory ..................................................................... 19

Entering a Pause ....................................................................................... 20

Dialing a Stored Number ........................................................................... 20

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ................................................................. 20

Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 20

Using an Optional Headset .............................................................................. 21

Removing the Belt Clip ..................................................................................... 21

TAD Operation ....................................................................................................... 22

Setting the TAD to Answer Calls ...................................................................... 22

Using the Mailboxes ......................................................................................... 22

Recording an Outgoing Message ..................................................................... 22

Using the Handset ..................................................................................... 23

Deleting an Outgoing Message ................................................................. 23

Using the Announce-Only Feature ................................................................... 24

Screening Calls ................................................................................................ 24

Adjusting the TAD’s Volume ............................................................................. 24

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Recording Incoming Messages ........................................................................ 25

Recording a Memo ........................................................................................... 25

Using the Handset ..................................................................................... 25

Playing Messages ............................................................................................ 27

Deleting Messages ........................................................................................... 28

Changing the Remote Operation Security Code .............................................. 28

Remote Operation ................................................................................................. 29

Using Toll-Saver ............................................................................................... 29

Using Remote Answer-On ................................................................................ 29

Using Remote Commands ............................................................................... 29

Remote Commands ................................................................................... 30

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 31

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 32

Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................................................. 33

The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 34

Lightning ........................................................................................................... 34

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PREPARATION

SELECTING A LOCATION

You can place the phone on a desk top

or table, mount it on a standard wall

plate, or mount it directly on the wall. Se-

lect a location that is:

• near an AC outlet

• near a telephone line jack

• out of the way of normal activities

• away from electrical machinery,

electrical appliances, metal walls or

filing cabinets, wireless intercoms,

alarms, and room monitors

The base’s location affects the phone’s

range. If you have a choice of several lo-

cations, try each to see which provides

the best performance.

Caution: The supplied AC adapter was

designed specifically for your TAD-732.

Use only the supplied adapter.

Notes:

• Your telephone connects directly to

a modular telephone line jack. If

your phone line jack is not a modu-

lar jack, you can update the wiring

yourself, using jacks and adapters

available at your local RadioShack

store. Or, you can let the phone

company update the wiring for you.

• The USOC number of the jack to be

installed is RJ11C (RJ11W if you

want to mount it on a wall plate).

INSTALLING THE

HANDSET’S ANTENNA

Screw the antenna

into the hole at the top

of the handset.

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INSTALLING THE PHONE

Placing the Base on a

Desk Top

1. Remove the mounting bracket by

holding in both tabs and gently pull-

ing out the wide end of the bracket.

2. Plug one end of the supplied long

modular cord into the telephone jack

on the back of the base.

3. Plug the modular cord’s other end

into a modular phone line jack.

4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s

barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on

the back of the base.

5. Route the adapter’s cord through

the strain relief slot on the back of

the base.

6. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of

the bracket into the inner pair of

slots near the bottom of the base as

shown and snap the tabs at the wide

end of the bracket into place.

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7. Plug the adapter into a standard AC

outlet. The TAD-732 beeps and 00

appears.

8. Raise the base’s antenna to a verti-

cal position.

Mounting the Base on a Wall

Plate

1. Remove the mounting bracket by

holding in both tabs and gently pull-

ing out the wide end of the bracket.

2. Plug one end of the supplied short

modular cord into the telephone jack

on the back of the base.

3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s

barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on

the back of the base.

4. Route the modular cord through the

left groove on the bottom of the

base and the adapter cord through

the groove below the strain relief

slot.

Strain

Relief

Slot

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5. Route the end of the modular cord

through the hole in the bracket, and

insert the tabs on the narrow end of

the bracket into the inner pair of

slots near the top of the base as

shown.

6. Snap the tabs at the wide end of the

bracket into place.

7. Plug the modular cord into the wall

plate jack. Align the base’s keyhole

slots with the wall plate studs and

slide the base downward to secure

it.

8. Plug the AC adapter into a standard

AC outlet. The TAD-732 beeps and

00 appears.

9. Raise the base’s antenna to a verti-

cal position.

Mounting the Base Directly on

the Wall

To mount the base directly on the wall,

you need two screws (not supplied) with

heads that fit into the keyhole slots on

the bottom of the base.

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1. Drill two holes 315/16

inches (100 mm)

apart. Then thread a

screw into each hole,

letting the heads ex-

tend about 3/16 inch (5

mm) from the wall.

2. Remove the mounting bracket by

holding in both tabs and gently pull-

ing out the wide end of the bracket.

3. Plug one end of the supplied long

modular cord into the telephone jack

on the back of the base.

4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s

barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on

the back of the base.

5. Route the modular cord through the

groove below the strain relief slot

and the adapter cord through the left

groove on the bottom of the base.

6. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of

the bracket into the inner pair of

slots near the top of the base as

shown and snap the tabs at the wide

end of the bracket into place.

3/16"

315/16"

Strain

Relief

Slot

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7. Align the keyhole slots with the

mounting screws and slide the base

downward to secure it.

8. Plug the adapter into a standard AC

outlet. The TAD-732 beeps and 00

appears .

9. Plug the end of the modular cord

into a modular phone line jack.

10. Raise the base’s antenna to a verti-

cal position.

CONNECTING AND

CHARGING THE

HANDSET BATTERY

PACK

The TAD-732 comes with a recharge-

able nickel-cadmium battery pack in the

handset but not connected. Before using

your phone, you must connect the bat-

tery pack and then charge it for about 15

hours.

1. Press down and slide off the battery

compartment cover.

2. Lift the battery pack out of the com-

partment, and plug its connector into

the socket inside the compartment.

The connector fits only one way.

3. Put the battery pack in the compart-

ment and replace the cover.

4. To charge the battery pack, simply

place the handset on the base. The

CHARGE indicator on the base

lights.

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Recharge the battery pack when the

BATT LOW indicator on the handset

flashes.

Notes:

• You can place the handset on the

base face down or face up without

removing the belt clip. If you want to

use the hanging hole on the back of

the handset to place the handset on

the wall-mounted base face-up, re-

move the belt clip (see “Removing

the Belt Clip” on Page 21). However,

the battery pack will not fully charge

in this position.

• If the CHARGE indicator does not

light when you place the handset on

the base, be sure the battery pack

and AC adapter are correctly and

securely connected.

Also, check the charging contacts

on the handset and base. If the con-

tacts are dirty or tarnished, clean

them with a pencil eraser.

• When you first use the phone after

charging or recharging the battery

pack, the phone might not work and

you might hear 3 short beeps when

you press TALK. If this happens, re-

turn the handset to the base for about

5 seconds. This resets the security

access-protection code.

• About once a month, fully discharge

the battery pack by keeping the hand-

set off the base until the BATT LOW

indicator lights. Otherwise, the bat-

tery pack loses its ability to fully re-

charge.

• If the BATT LOW indicator does not

light, but the phone does not work, re-

charge the battery pack. (The battery

pack charge might be too low to light

the indicator.)

• If the battery pack becomes weak

during a call, you hear 2 beeps and

the BATT LOW indicator flashes. End

the call as soon as conveniently pos-

sible, and recharge the battery pack

before using the phone again.

• If the battery pack is completely dis-

charged or the base loses power

while the handset is away from it,

place the handset on the base to re-

set the security access-protection

code. If it was the handset that lost

power, recharge the battery pack.

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• The supplied battery pack should last

for about a year. When the battery

pack loses its ability to fully recharge,

order a replacement battery pack

from your local RadioShack store

(see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on

Page 33).

SETTING THE DIALING

MODE

Set T/P (Tone/Pulse) on the back of the

base for the type of service you have. If

you are not sure which type you have,

after you charge the handset battery

pack, do this simple test.

1. Set T/P to T.

2. Press TALK on the handset and lis-

ten for the dial tone.

3. Press any number other than 0.

Note: If your phone system requires

that you dial an access code (9, for

example) before you dial an outside

number, do not press the access

code either.

If the dial tone stops, you have

touch-tone service. Leave T/P set to

If the dial tone continues, you have

pulse service. Set T/P to P.

4. Press TALK on the handset or place

the handset on the base to hang up.

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TURNING THE RINGERS

OFF OR ON

To turn off the ringers on the base, set

RINGER on the back of the base to OFF.

To turn off the ringer on the handset, set

RINGER on the left side of the handset to

OFF. You can still make or receive calls

using this phone, and telephones on the

same line still ring when there is an in-

coming call. The IN USE indicator on the

base and the TALK indicator on the

handset will flash until you answer the

call.

To turn on the base and handset ring-

ers, set RINGER to ON.

Note: If the base’s ringer is off and the

handset is on the base, the handset

does not ring.

SETTING THE NUMBER

OF RINGS

Set the 4/7/TS switch on the back of the

base to 4, 7, or TS to select how long the

TAD waits before it answers a call (4

rings, 7rings, or toll-saver).

Note: If you plan to check your messag-

es by long distance, set the number of

rings to toll-saver (see “Using Toll-

Saver” on Page 29).

SETTING THE DAY AND

TIME

You must set the day of the week and

time so the TAD can record the correct

day and time of each message. You can

set the day and time with either the

handset or the base.

Notes:

• The day and time settings will be

lost if AC power failure exceeds 2

minutes.

•CL flashes if the day and time set-

tings are lost. Reset the day and

time.

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With the Handset

1. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indi-

cator lights.

2. Press CHANGE ( ) then CLOCK (8).

The TAD announces the currently

set day.

3. To change the day, repeatedly press

SKIP (6) to move forward or REPEAT

(4) to move backward.

4. Press CLOCK (8). The TAD an-

nounces the hour and “AM” or “PM.”

5. To change the hour, repeatedly

press

SKIP (6) or REPEAT (4).

6. Press CLOCK (8). The TAD an-

nounces the minutes.

7. To change the minutes, repeatedly

press

SKIP (6) or REPEAT (4).

8. When you finish, press CLOCK (8).

The TAD announces the day and

time and beeps twice.

9. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indi-

cator turns off.

With the Base

1. Hold down CLOCK until the TAD an-

nounces the currently set day.

2. To change the day of the week, re-

peatedly press SKIP( ) to move

forward or REPEAT( ) to move

backward.

3. Press

CLOCK. The TAD announces

the hour and “AM” or “PM.”

4. To change the hour, repeatedly

press

SKIP( ) or REPEAT( ).

5. Press CLOCK. The TAD announces

the minutes.

6. To change the minutes, repeatedly

press

SKIP( ) or REPEAT( ).

7. When you finish, press CLOCK. The

TAD announces the day and time.

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TELEPHONE OPERATION

MAKING AND RECEIVING

A CALL

To make a call, lift the handset and press

TALK. When you hear the dial tone, dial

the desired phone number or memory

number (see “Memory Dialing” on

Page 19).

To answer a call if the handset is on the

base, simply lift the handset and begin

your conversation. If the handset is away

from the base, press TALK. The TALK in-

dicator on the handset and the IN USE

indicator on the base light.

To end a call, press TALK on the handset

or place the handset on the base. The

TALK and the IN USE indicators turn off.

Note: If you press TALK to hang up and

the phone does not disconnect, place

the handset on the base.

SETTING THE HANDSET’S

VOLUME

You can change the handset’s volume

during a call by repeatedly pressing

VOLUME. The volume steps up and

down the three settings (low, medium,

and high) and remains set for subse-

quent calls.

Note: The TAD-732 sounds a few beeps

when it reaches the lowest or the high-

est volume setting.

CHANGING THE

CHANNEL

The TAD-732 has 20 channels (frequen-

cy pairs used between the base and

handset). It automatically selects a clear

channel each time you make or receive

a call.

If you hear other conversations or ex-

cessive noise during a call, press CHAN-

NEL on the handset to select a different

channel.

Note: If the handset is too far from the

base, the channel might not change.

Move closer to the base and try again.

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USING REDIAL

You can quickly redial the last number di-

aled. Simply lift the handset and press

TALK. When you hear the dial tone,

press

REDIAL.

Notes:

• The TAD’s redial memory stores

up to 32 digits, so you can redial

long-distance as well as local

numbers.

• The redial memory stores pause en-

tries (see “Entering a Pause” on

Page 20).

• The redial memory does not store a

flash entry or any digits entered af-

ter you press FLASH (see “Using

Flash”).

USING FLASH

FLASH performs the electronic equiva-

lent of a switchhook operation for special

services, such as Call Waiting.

For example, if you have Call Waiting,

press

FLASH to answer an incoming call

without disconnecting 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 call.

USING MUTE

The MUTE button on the handset lets

you talk to someone else in the room

without the person on the other end of

the phone line hearing your conversa-

tion. Press MUTE during the call. The

TALK indicator on the handset flashes

Press MUTE again to resume your

phone conversation.

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USING TONE SERVICES

ON A PULSE LINE

Some special services, such as bank-by-

phone, require tone signals. If you have

pulse service, you can still use these

special tone services by following these

steps.

1. Be sure T/P is set to P.

2. Lift the handset and press TALK.

3. Dial the service’s main number.

4. When the service answers, press .

Any additional numbers you dial are

sent as tone signals.

5. After you complete the call, return

the handset to the base or press

TALK on the handset. The phone

automatically resets to pulse dialing.

USING PAGE

To page the person with the handset or

to find the handset, press PAGE on the

base. The handset beeps three times. If

you want the handset to beep for a long-

er time, you can hold down PAGE for 2

seconds to have the handset beep for

about 35 seconds.

To stop the handset from beeping be-

fore it automatically stops, press TALK

twice or press PAGE.

Note: Paging does not work during a

call.

MEMORY DIALING

You can store up to 9 phone numbers in

memory, then dial a stored number by

pressing a one-digit memory location

number.

Each stored number can be up to 16

digits long, including tone and pause en-

tries.

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Storing a Number in Memory

1. Press MEM on the handset. The

TALK indicator flashes.

2. Enter the number and any tone or

pause entries (see “Using Tone Ser-

vices on a Pulse Line” on Page 19

and “Entering a Pause” on

Page 20).

Notes:

• Each tone or pause entry uses

one digit of memory.

• If you wait more than 20 seconds

to press a key or enter more than

16 digits, the phone sounds three

quick beeps. Start over at Step 1.

• To keep your accounts secure,

we recommend you do not store

your personal access code for

services such as bank-by-phone

in a memory location.

3. Press MEM, then enter a memory lo-

cation number (1–9). A tone sounds

to indicate that the number is stored.

To replace a stored number, simply store

a new one in its place.

To clear a memory location (leaving it

empty), press MEM twice, then press the

memory location number you want to

clear (1–9).

Entering a Pause

In some telephone systems, you must

dial an access code (9, for example) and

wait for a second dial 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 after the access code to allow

the outside line time to connect. To do

so, press REDIAL to enter a 3-second

pause after entering the access code.

For a longer pause, press REDIAL again.

Dialing a Stored Number

To dial a stored number, lift the handset

and press TALK. When you hear the dial

tone, press MEM, then enter the memory

location number for the stored number.

Chain-Dialing Service Numbers

For quick recall of numbers for special

services (such as alternate long dis-

tance or bank by phone), store each

group of numbers in its own memory lo-

cation.

When calling special services, dial the

service’s main number first. Then, at the

appropriate place in the call, press MEM,

then enter the memory location number

for the additional stored numbers.

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Testing Stored Emergency

Numbers

If you store an emergency service’s

number (police department, fire depart-

ment, ambulance) and you 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 ex-

plain the reason for your call.

USING AN OPTIONAL

HEADSET

Your TAD-732’s handset is equipped

with a headset jack on top. This jack al-

lows you to connect a headset (such as

RadioShack Cat. No. 43-195, not sup-

plied) for handsfree conversation — per-

fect for when you are working in the yard

or garage. The belt clip on the back of

the handset lets you carry the handset

everywhere.

Follow these steps to use a headset.

1. Insert the headset’s 3/32-inch (2.5

mm) plug into the jack on the top

of the handset.

2. Place the headset on your head with

the earpiece over either ear and ad-

just the microphone boom until it is

about even with your chin.

3. Hang the belt clip on your belt.

4. Make or receive calls as you would

normally.

Notes:

• Connecting a headset disconnects

the handset’s earpiece and micro-

phone.

• If you place the handset on the base

to recharge it while the headset is

connected, be sure the handset

seats properly.

REMOVING THE BELT

CLIP

The belt clip on the back of the handset

lets you hang on the belt for easy porta-

bility. But to use the hanging hole on the

back of the handset to place the handset

on the wall-mounted base face-up, you

must remove the belt clip.

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Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into either

side of the belt clip, then pull off it.

To replace the belt clip, insert either tab

of the belt clip into one slot of the hand-

set, then snap the other tab into other

slot of the handset.

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TAD OPERATION

SETTING THE TAD TO

ANSWER CALLS

The TAD-732 is ready to answer and

record calls with the prerecorded outgo-

ing message as soon as you connect it

to AC power. To record your own outgo-

ing message, see “Recording an Outgo-

ing Message.”

To turn off the TAD so it does not an-

swer calls, press ANSWER on the base,

or press REMOTE, CHANGE ( ) then AN-

SWER ( ) on the handset. The TAD an-

nounces “Answer off” and the message

counter display clears.

To turn on the TAD, press ANSWER on

the base, or press REMOTE, CHANGE

()

then ANSWER ()

on the handset.

The TAD announces “Answer on” and

the message counter shows the number

of recorded messages.

Note: When you turn on/off the TAD

with the handset, you must press RE-

MOTE again after the handset announc-

es “Answer on” or “Answer off” so the

message counter shows the answer on/

off status.

USING THE MAILBOXES

The TAD-732 has a general message

center and two user mailboxes. It is pre-

set to record messages in the message

center, but a caller can record a mes-

sage for mailbox 1 by pressing then 1,

or for mailbox 2 by pressing then 2 af-

ter the outgoing message plays over

within 6 seconds. If the caller presses

then 1 or 2 after the outgoing message

plays over for more than 6 seconds, the

TAD-732 records message into both

message center and the selected mail-

box.

Be sure your outgoing message tells the

caller how to record a message for the

desired mailbox.

RECORDING AN

OUTGOING MESSAGE

The TAD-732’s prerecorded outgoing

message says, “Hello, please leave a

message after the tone.” You can also

record your own outgoing message up

to 60 seconds long for the caller to hear

when the TAD answers a call.

Hint: Do not tell callers that you are not

home. Instead, say that you cannot

come to the phone right now.

Notes:

• If you set the TAD to announce-only,

be sure to state that the caller can-

not leave a message.

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• If the TAD’s memory is full (FL flash-

es) you must delete some messag-

es before you can record a new

outgoing message.

Using the Handset

1. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indi-

cator lights and –– appears on the

base.

2. Press CHANGE ()

then ANNC (0).

The handset beeps once.

3. Speak your message in a normal

voice, as though you were talking to

someone on the phone.

4. Press STOP (5) when you finish the

message. The TAD plays back the

outgoing message, then beeps

twice.

5. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indi-

cator turns off.

To play the outgoing message at any

time, press REMOTE then ANNC (0) on

the handset, or press ANNC on the

base.

Note: You can only use the handset to

record the outgoing messages and

memos. But you can play messages by

using the base or handset.

Deleting an Outgoing Message

To delete your outgoing message and

use the prerecorded message, press

DELETE then ANNC on the base, or RE-

MOTE, DELETE (9), then ANNC (0) on the

handset.

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USING THE ANNOUNCE-

ONLY FEATURE

Your TAD-732 is preset to play an out-

going message and record a caller’s

message. However, you can also set it

to play an outgoing message but not let

callers leave a message.

To turn on the announce-only feature,

hold down both M-BOX 1 and M-BOX 2

for about 2 seconds. The TAD beeps

and

AO appears.

Note: Be sure your outgoing message

tells callers that they cannot leave a

message.

To turn off the announce-only feature,

hold down M-BOX 1 and M-BOX 2 for 2

seconds again. The TAD beeps and the

number of stored message appears.

SCREENING CALLS

You can let the TAD answer calls for you

while you listen to the caller’s message

through the base’s speaker. If you de-

cide to answer the call, lift the handset if

it is on the base, press TALK if it is off

the base, or pick up any phone on the

same phone line. The TAD stops record-

ing and resets to answer the next call.

Note: If you answer a call just as the

TAD answers, the TAD might not stop

playing the outgoing message. If this

happens, press TALK (or the switchhook

of the extension phone you are using) to

stop the TAD.

You can also use the handset to screen

calls. When the TAD answers a call,

press REMOTE and listen to caller’s

message. If you decide to answer the

call, press TALK. If you decide to let the

TAD continue to record the message,

press

REMOTE again.

ADJUSTING THE TAD’S

VOLUME

To adjust the TAD’s volume, repeatedly

press VOLUME s or t (or VOLUME on the

handset).

The base has eight volume levels. The

handset has three.

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RECORDING INCOMING

MESSAGES

After the TAD answers a call, the caller

can select a mailbox by entering # then

1, or # then 2 after the outgoing mes-

sage plays over within 6 seconds. If the

caller does not select a mailbox, the

TAD records the message in the mes-

sage center.

Each incoming message can be up to

60 seconds long. (The maximum record-

ing capacity is 12 minutes or 62 record-

ed messages.)

The TAD hangs up and resets to answer

the next call when:

• the caller hangs up

• the maximum message length (60

seconds) is reached

• the TAD hears a busy signal or more

than 7 seconds of silence

• you pick up the TAD-732’s handset

or any phone on the same phone

line

RECORDING A MEMO

A memo is a message you can record at

the TAD for yourself or others in your

home or office. You can record a memo

of up to 60 seconds long in either mail-

box or the message center.

The TAD-732 stores memos as incom-

ing messages (see “Playing Messages”

on Page 27).

Using the Handset

1. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indi-

cator lights.

2. Press CHANGE ()

on the handset

then press M-BOX 1, M-BOX 2, or M-

CENTER.

3. Speak your message in a normal

voice, as though you were talking to

someone on the phone.

4. When you finish recording the

memo, press STOP (5).

5. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indi-

cator turns off.

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PLAYING MESSAGES

After a new message is recorded, the

TAD’s message counter window shows

the total number of messages stored,

and the REMOTE indicator on the hand-

set flashes. The message counter dis-

play flashes if there are new messages

in the message center. If new messages

have been recorded in a user mailbox,

the indicator for that mailbox flashes.

The message counter display and mail-

box indicators light steadily if they con-

tain only messages that have been

reviewed.

Press the desired mailbox or the mes-

sage center button on the base, or press

REMOTE then the desired button on the

handset. The TAD announces the total

number of messages in the selected

mailbox or the message center. Before

playing each message, the TAD tells

you the message’s number and the day

and time the message was recorded. If

no messages are recorded, the TAD

says “You have no messages.”

Notes:

• If you did not set the day and time,

the TAD only announces the num-

ber of messages recorded and each

message’s number.

• When you play back messages us-

ing the handset, the message num-

ber does not appear on the display.

After all messages play, the TAD says,

“End of messages.”

To skip to the next message, press SKIP

on the base or handset.

To replay a message, press REPEAT on

the base or handset.

To replay the previous message, press

REPEAT on the base or handset while

the TAD is announcing the message

number.

To stop playback, press STOP on the

base or handset.

If you are using the handset, press RE-

MOTE when you finish reviewing mes-

sages. The TAD resets to answer calls.

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DELETING MESSAGES

To delete the current message during

playback, press DELETE on the base or

handset.

Note: You can replay a deleted mes-

sage by repeatedly pressing REPEAT on

the base or handset before the TAD an-

nounces “End of messages.”

To delete all messages in a mailbox or

the message center after playback,

press

DELETE

then the mailbox or mes-

sage center button. The TAD beeps.

Note: The TAD-732 does not delete un-

played messages.

CHANGING THE REMOTE

OPERATION SECURITY

CODE

To use your TAD from a remote tele-

phone, you must first enter a 2-digit re-

mote operation security code. The

security code for your TAD is preset to

50. You can use the preset code, or fol-

low these steps to change it.

Note: In Step 2 you must begin entering

the new code within 20 seconds. Other-

wise, the TAD sounds 5 short beeps and

2 long beeps and stops the process. If

this happens, simply repeat Step 2.

1. Press REMOTE on the handset. The

REMOTE indicator lights.

2. Press CHANGE ( ) then CODE (7).

The TAD announces “Enter new

code.” Enter a new two-digit remote

operation security code. The TAD

announces “New code is xx” and

beeps twice.

3. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indi-

cator turns off.

To check the remote operation security

code, press REMOTE then CODE. The

TAD announces “Code is xx” and beeps

twice.

REMOTE Indicator

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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 opera-

tion security code and do any of the fol-

lowing:

• set the TAD to answer calls

• listen to messages

• record a new outgoing message

• record a memo

• delete messages

Note: You cannot operate the TAD from

another phone on the same line as your

TAD-732.

USING TOLL-SAVER

If the 4/7/TS switch is set to TS (toll-

saver, see “Setting the Number of

Rings” on Page 15), the TAD answers

after about two rings if you have new

messages. If there are no new messag-

es, the TAD waits for about four rings

before it answers. This gives you time to

hang up before the TAD answers so you

can avoid unnecessary long-distance

charges.

USING REMOTE

ANSWER-ON

Follow these steps to remotely set the

TAD to answer calls.

1. Dial your phone number. After about

10 rings, the TAD automatically

turns on to answer your call and an-

nounces “Answer off.”

2. Enter your remote operation securi-

ty code. The TAD beeps.

Note: If you do not enter each digit

of the security code within 20 sec-

onds, the TAD hangs up.

3. Press then . The TAD says “An-

swer on” and beeps twice. It is now

set to record calls.

At this point you can hang up or enter

other remote commands.

USING REMOTE

COMMANDS

Follow these steps to operate the TAD

from a remote touch-tone phone.

1. Dial your phone number and wait for

the TAD to answer.

2. When the outgoing message be-

gins, enter your 2-digit remote oper-

ation security code. The TAD beeps

twice to let you know you entered

the code correctly.

3. Enter the code for the desired re-

mote command (see “Remote Com-

mands” on Page 30).

4. When you finish, simply hang up.

Note: If you wait more than 20 seconds

without entering a command, the TAD

hangs up.

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Remote Commands

Press: To:

1 Record a memo to

mailbox 1.

2 Record a memo to

mailbox 2.

3 Record a memo to

the message cen-

ter.

7 Change the remote

operation security

code.

8 Set the day and

time.

0 Record a new out-

going message.

Turn the TAD on or

off

1 Play all messages

from mailbox 1.

2Play all messages

from mailbox 2.

3Play all messages

from the message

center.

4Replay the current

message.

5Stop playback of

messages, mem-

os, or the outgoing

announcement;

end recording of

memo or outgoing

announcement.

6 Skip forward to the

next message.

7 Check the remote

operation security

code.

8 Check the day and

time.

9 Delete the current

message.

0 Play the outgoing

message.

Check the answer

on/off status.

Press: To:

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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-732, but if you do, the fol-

lowing suggestions might help.

If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line

work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the prob-

lem, take your TAD-732 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Problem Su

estion

Noise, static, or weak signal. Move the handset closer to the base or relocate

the base (see “Selecting a Location” on Page 7).

Press CHANNEL to change the channel.

Make sure the base’s antenna is fully extended

and the handset’s antenna is properly connected.

TAD does not answer calls. Make sure the TAD is set to answer calls.

Check all phone line connections.

Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.

TAD does not record callers’

messages. Memory may be full (FL appears). Delete some of

your messages.

Turn off the announce-only feature. (see “Using

the Announce-Only Feature” on Page 25).

The handset does not ring

when you receive a call. Make sure the ringer is turned on.

Return the handset to the base for about 5 sec-

onds to reset the security access-protection code.

Make sure the battery pack is properly connected

and charged.

You hear other calls while

using your phone. Press CHANNEL to change the channel

Try another phone connected to the same line. If

you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in

your wiring or local service. Contact your local

telephone company.

There is no dial tone. Check all phone line connections.

Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.

Make sure the battery pack is properly connected

and charged. If the battery pack will not charge, re-

place it (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on

Page 33).

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your RadioShack TAD-732 900 MHz Digital Answering System is an example of su-

perior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your

TAD-732 so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the TAD-732 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids

might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the TAD-732 only in normal temperature environments.

Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam-

age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the TAD-732 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature

wear of parts.

Handle the TAD-732 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-

cuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD-732 to work improperly.

Wipe the TAD-732 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking

new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-

gents to clean the TAD-732.

Modifying or tampering with the TAD-732’s internal components can cause a malfunc-

tion and might invalidate your TAD-732’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to

operate it. If your TAD-732 is not performing as it should, take it to your local Ra-

dioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone

company can ask you to disconnect your TAD-732 until you have resolved the prob-

lem.

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REPLACING THE

BATTERY PACK

If you follow the instructions in “Connect-

ing and Charging the Handset Battery

Pack” on Page 12, the battery pack

should last about one year. If the battery

pack does not hold a charge for more

than 2 hours after an overnight charge,

replace it with a 3.6 volt, 600 mAh battery

pack with a connector that fits the socket

in the battery compartment. You can or-

der a replacement through your local Ra-

dioShack store.

Install the new battery pack as follows,

then charge the battery for about 15

hours.

Note: To avoid losing information stored

in memory, try to install and begin charg-

ing the new battery pack within 1 minute.

1. Press down and slide off the battery

compartment cover.

2. Remove the battery pack then gen-

tly pull on the battery pack connec-

tor to disconnect it.

3. Plug the new battery pack’s connec-

tor into the socket and place the bat-

tery pack into the compartment.

4. Replace the cover.

Cautions:

• You must use a replacement battery

pack of the same size and type, with

the proper connector.

• Do not dispose of the battery pack in

a fire because it might explode.

• Do not open or mutilate the battery

pack.

• Be careful not to short the battery

pack by touching it with conducting

materials, such as rings, bracelets,

and keys. The battery pack or con-

ductor might overheat and burn.

If you have trouble replacing the battery

pack, take the phone to your local Ra-

dioShack store for assistance.

Important: This product contains a re-

chargeable nickel cadmium battery pack.

At the end of the battery pack’s useful

life, it must be recycled or disposed of

properly. Contact your local, county, or

state hazardous waste management au-

thorities for information on recycling or

disposal programs in your area. Some

options that might be available are: mu-

nicipal curb-side collection, drop-off box-

es at retailers such as your local

RadioShack store, recycling collection

centers, and mail-back programs.

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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO

KNOW

In the unlikely event that your phone

causes problems on the phone line, the

phone company can temporarily discon-

tinue your service. The phone company

normally attempts to notify you in ad-

vance. If advance notice is not practical,

the phone company notifies you as soon

as possible and advises you of your

right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Also, the phone company can make

changes to its lines, equipment, opera-

tions, or procedures that could affect the

operation of this telephone. The tele-

phone 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 in-

terference even when it is operating

properly. To determine whether your

phone is causing the interference, turn

off your phone. If the interference goes

away, your phone is causing the interfer-

ence. Try to eliminate the interference

by:

• Moving your phone away from the

receiver

• Connecting your phone to an AC

outlet that is on a different 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 may cause interference

to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or

prevent such interference, the base of

the cordless telephone should not be

placed near or on top of a TV or VCR.

LIGHTNING

Your telephone has built-in lightning pro-

tection to reduce the risk of damage

from surges in phone and power line

current. This protection meets or ex-

ceeds FCC requirements. However,

lightning striking the phone line or power

lines can damage your phone.

Lightning damage is not common. Nev-

ertheless, if you live in an area that has

severe electrical storms, we suggest

that you unplug your phone during

storms to reduce the possibility of dam-

age.

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NOTES

43-732.fm Page 35 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM

RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

03A99 Printed in China

Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-

ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned

stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra-

dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING

THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED

IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED

HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-

SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY

LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-

MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-

CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS

OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-

TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-

cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack

sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-

less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and

labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase

price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-

erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of

warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the

original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the

expiration of the warranty period.

This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,

accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or

maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs

other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as

fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs

of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102

We Service What We Sell

3/97

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