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- Page 1 43-797.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM Cat. No. 43-797 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TAD -797 Digital Answering System 900MHz Cordless Speakerphone with Caller ID/Call Waiting ID...
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Page 2: Important Caller Id Information
43-797.fm Page 2 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not ex- pose this product to rain or mois- ture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. - Page 3 43-797.fm Page 3 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack TAD-797 Digital An- swering System 900MHz Speakerphone combines a 900MHz cordless telephone with a 50-memory Caller ID unit and a digital TAD (Tele- phone Answering Device). The TAD-797’s telephone uses ad- vanced digital spread spectrum technol- ogy to give you superior audio quality and the utmost security.
- Page 4 43-797.fm Page 4 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM Ample Talk and Standby Time — the supplied battery pack (when charged) provides about 3 talk time or 7 days of standby time. 10 Number Memory Dialing — lets you store 10 numbers in memory for easy dialing.
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Page 5: Fcc Statement
43-797.fm Page 5 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM 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. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
43-797.fm Page 6 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM CONTENTS Installation ... 8 Mounting the Phone ... 8 On a Desk Top ... 8 On a Wall Plate ... 9 Directly on the Wall ... 10 Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ... 12 Setting the Dialing Mode ... - Page 7 43-797.fm Page 7 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM TAD Operation ... 28 Selecting the Outgoing Message ... 28 Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message ... 28 Setting the Record Time ... 29 Setting the TAD to Answer Calls ... 29 Screening Calls ... 29 Recording Incoming Messages ...
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Page 8: Installation
43-797.fm Page 8 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE PHONE You can place the TAD-797’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: •... -
Page 9: On A Wall Plate
43-797.fm Page 9 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM 4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V the back of the base. 5. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the bottom of the bracket. -
Page 10: Directly On The Wall
43-797.fm Page 10 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM 4. Route the adapter cord through the narrow groove on the bracket. 5. Plug the modular cord’s other end into the wall plate jack, then align the bracket’s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure it. - Page 11 43-797.fm Page 11 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM 3. Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LINE on the back of the base. 4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC IN 9V 5.
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Page 12: Connecting And Charging The Battery Pack
43-797.fm Page 12 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The TAD-797 comes with a recharge- able nickel-cadmium battery pack in- stalled handset, connected. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack, then charge it for about 24 hours. -
Page 13: Setting The Dialing Mode
43-797.fm Page 13 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM Also, check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If the con- tacts are dirty or tarnished, clean them with a pencil eraser. • About once a month, fully discharge the battery by keeping the handset off the base until Low Battery... -
Page 14: Turning The Base'sringer On And Off
43-797.fm Page 14 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM TURNING THE BASE’S RINGER ON AND OFF To turn off the base’s ringer, set on the back of the base to still make or receive calls using this phone, and telephones on the same line and the TAD’s handset still ring when there is an incoming call. -
Page 15: Setting Autotalk
43-797.fm Page 15 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM 2. To change the day of the week, re- peatedly press to move for- SKIP ward or to move backward. REPEAT 3. Press . The TAD announces CLOCK the hour. To change the hour, re- peatedly press SKIP REPEAT... -
Page 16: Storing Your Area Code
43-797.fm Page 16 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM 2. Press or t to select CIDCW ID/Call Waiting). 3. Press to change the Caller SELECT ID/Call Waiting setting. appears indicating the selected set- ting. 4. Return the handset to the base to store the new setting. -
Page 17: Telephone Operation
43-797.fm Page 17 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM TELEPHONE OPERATION MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS WITH THE HANDSET To make a call, lift the handset, then press . The IN USE indicator on TALK the base lights. Dial the number. You see the number as you dial, then (about 5 seconds later) the call’s elapsed time. -
Page 18: Switching Between The Handset And Speakerphone
43-797.fm Page 18 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM To adjust the speakerphone’s volume, repeatedly press s or t on the VOLUME base. The volume setting from est) to (highest) appears in the mes- sage counter window. To end a speakerphone call, press again. -
Page 19: Using Redial
43-797.fm Page 19 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM USING REDIAL To quickly dial the last number dialed, press , then press TALK REDIAL Notes: • You can also press REDIAL handset first, then press TALK • The redial memory holds up to 32 digits, so you can redial long- distance as well as local numbers. -
Page 20: Transferring A Call Between The Handset And Base
43-797.fm Page 20 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM To page the handset from the base, press Both the handset and INTERCOM. base ring, and appears on the Paging handset’s display. Press TALK on the handset to answer the page. The handset display changes to Intercom To end the intercom call, press... -
Page 21: Storing A Number And Name In Memory
43-797.fm Page 21 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM Storing a Number and Name in Memory Note: An error tone sounds and the phone exits the storing process if you wait more than 20 seconds between each keypress. 1. Lift the handset. 2. -
Page 22: Editing Or Deleting A Memory Number
43-797.fm Page 22 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM 7. Enter the phone number and any tone or pause entries (see “Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on Page 19 and “Entering a Pause” on Page 22). Instead of using the lower keypad keys, you can use t or s to enter the number and other entries and to move the cursor. -
Page 23: Dialing A Memory Number
43-797.fm Page 23 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM To store a 2-second pause, press or press s twice to select PAUSE the display. You can add more pause entries for a longer pause. Dialing a Memory Number To dial a memory number, lift the hand- set and press The list of memory MEM. - Page 24 43-797.fm Page 24 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM Notes: • Connecting a headset disconnects the handset’s earpiece and micro- phone. • s or t on the handset also con- trols the connected headset’s vol- ume. • If you place the handset on the base to recharge it while the headset is connected, be sure the handset seats properly.
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Page 25: Caller Id Operation
43-797.fm Page 25 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM CALLER ID OPERATION If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your phone company, the phone compa- ny sends information about the call, as well as the time and date, between the first and second rings of every call you receive. -
Page 26: Caller Id Messages
43-797.fm Page 26 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM Caller ID Messages Display Description Shows the number of new Caller ID Total:XX records (records you have not reviewed) and the total number of records. Private The caller has Name blocked the Caller ID information from being sent. -
Page 27: Storing A Caller Id Record To Memory
43-797.fm Page 27 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM STORING A CALLER ID RECORD TO MEMORY Follow these steps to store the name and number from a Caller ID record into a memory location. 1. Recall the record you want to store, then press Location appears. -
Page 28: Tad Operation
43-797.fm Page 28 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM TAD OPERATION SELECTING THE OUTGOING MESSAGE The TAD has two prerecorded outgoing messages. One asks the caller to leave a message: “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.”... -
Page 29: Setting The Record Time
43-797.fm Page 29 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM SETTING THE RECORD TIME REC TIME , or mine how the TAD-797 will record in- coming messages. — The TAD plays the outgoing message and lets callers leave a message up to 1 minute long. —... -
Page 30: Recording A Memo
43-797.fm Page 30 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM The TAD stops recording up and resets to answer the next call when: • the caller hangs up • the maximum message length is reached • the TAD detects a busy signal or more than 7 seconds of silence •... -
Page 31: Adjusting The Tad'svolume
43-797.fm Page 31 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM To play your messages, press The TAD announces the number of new and old messages, then plays the new messages. The message number ap- pears as each message plays, and the TAD announces the day and time of the call at the end of each message. -
Page 32: Setting The Remote Operation Pin
43-797.fm Page 32 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM SETTING THE REMOTE OPERATION PIN The TAD-797’s two-digit remote opera- tion PIN (personal identification number) prevents unauthorized remote access to your messages. The PIN is preset to 80. Follow these steps to change the PIN to any number from 00 to 99. -
Page 33: Using Remote Commands
43-797.fm Page 33 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM USING REMOTE COMMANDS Follow these steps to operate the TAD from a remote location. Nots: If you wait more than 20 seconds between each keypress, sounds a long beep and hangs up. 1. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
43-797.fm Page 34 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-797, but if you do, these suggestions might help. Problem Low volume or unusual sounds. Severe noise interference. The phone cannot be operated at a useful distance from the base because the signal becomes weak or noisy (hand-... - Page 35 43-797.fm Page 35 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM Problem The handset stops working or works poorly during a call. The call is too noisy. The TAD does not answer calls. The TAD does not record call- ers’ messages. The handset’s display flashes slowly when it is on the base and/or the CHARGE indicator flashes every few seconds.
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Page 36: Care And Maintenance
43-797.fm Page 36 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your TAD-797 Digital Answering System 900MHz Cordless Speakerphone is an ex- ample of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your TAD-797 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the TAD-797 dry. -
Page 37: Replacing The Battery Pack
43-797.fm Page 37 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in “Connect- ing and Charging the 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 new 3.6-volt, 600 mAh battery pack... -
Page 38: The Fcc Wants You To Know
43-797.fm Page 38 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM 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. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. - Page 39 43-797.fm Page 39 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM NOTES...
- Page 40 43-797.fm Page 40 Monday, August 16, 1999 9:20 AM 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.