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- Page 1 43-789.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM Cat. No. 43-789 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TAD-1029 Digital Answering System with 25-Channel Cordless Telephone...
- Page 2 Its cordless oper- ation lets you move freely around your home or office. The TAD-1029 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.
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Page 3: Telephone Features
If someone answers, you can use the TAD-1029 as a two-way in- tercom. Redial — lets you quickly dial the last number dialed. -
Page 4: Fcc Statement
If ringer operation is impaired, remove a device from the line. FCC STATEMENT Your TAD-1029 complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules . You must, upon request, provide the FCC Registration Number and the REN to your phone company. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
43-789.fm Page 5 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM CONTENTS Preparation ... 7 Selecting a Location ... 7 Installing the Phone ... 7 Placing the Base on a Desk Top ... 7 Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate ... 8 Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall ... - Page 6 43-789.fm Page 6 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM Recording Incoming Messages ... 25 Recording a Memo ... 25 Using the Handset ... 25 Using the Base ... 25 Playing Messages ... 26 Deleting Messages ... 27 Changing the Remote Operation Security Code ... 27 Remote Operation ...
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Page 7: Preparation
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-1029. Use only the supplied adapter. Notes: • Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack. -
Page 8: Mounting The Base On A Wall Plate
43-789.fm Page 8 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM 4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC 12V the back of the base. 5. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the back of the base. - Page 9 43-789.fm Page 9 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM 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 12V the back of the base.
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Page 10: Mounting The Base Directly On The Wall
43-789.fm Page 10 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM 8. Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. The message counter counts down from TAD-1029 beeps. 9. Fully extend the base’s antenna and raise it to a vertical position. Mounting the Base Directly on... - Page 11 43-789.fm Page 11 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM 4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC 12V the back of the base. 5. Route the modular cord through ei- ther groove on the right bottom of the base and the adapter cord through the groove below the strain relief slot.
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Page 12: Installing Backup Batteries
43-789.fm Page 12 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM INSTALLING BACKUP BATTERIES The TAD-1029 requires AC power to op- erate. However, if AC power fails or you unplug the TAD-1029, four AAA backup batteries (not supplied) save the mes- sages, day and time settings, and re- mote operation security code for up to 12 hours. -
Page 13: Connecting And Charging The Handset Battery Pack
CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK The TAD-1029 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. -
Page 14: Setting The Dialing Mode
43-789.fm Page 14 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM • 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 . If this happens, re- TALK turn the handset to the base for about 5 seconds. -
Page 15: Turning The Ringers Off Or On
43-789.fm Page 15 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM TURNING THE RINGERS OFF OR ON To turn off the ringers on the base and handset, set on the right side of RINGER the base to . You can still make or receive calls using this phone, and tele- phones on the same line still ring when there is an incoming call. -
Page 16: With The Base
43-789.fm Page 16 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM 3. To change the day, repeatedly press to move forward or SKIP (6) to move backward. 4. Press . The TAD announces CLOCK the hour and “AM” or “PM.” 5. To change the hour, repeatedly press SKIP REPEAT... -
Page 17: Telephone Operation
CHANGING THE CHANNEL The TAD-1029 has 25 channels (fre- quency pairs used between the base and handset). It automatically selects a clear channel each time you make or re- ceive a call. -
Page 18: Using Redial
43-789.fm Page 18 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM 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. -
Page 19: Using Page/Intercom
43-789.fm Page 19 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM USING PAGE/INTERCOM You can use the TAD-1029 as a pager and a two-way intercom between the base and the handset. This is useful if you want to find the handset, or if you... -
Page 20: Entering A Pause
43-789.fm Page 20 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM 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. -
Page 21: Using An Optional Headset
43-789.fm Page 21 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM USING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET You can make or answer calls with hands-free convenience using an op- tional headset that has a mm) plug. Your local RadioShack store carries a variety of headsets. To connect the headset, insert the head- set’s plug into the jack on the top of... -
Page 22: Tad Operation
43-789.fm Page 22 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM TAD OPERATION SETTING THE TAD TO ANSWER CALLS The TAD-1029 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-... -
Page 23: Using The Handset
43-789.fm Page 23 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM Using the Handset 1. Press . The REMOTE indi- REMOTE cator lights and –– appears on the base. REMOTE Indicator 2. Press then CHANGE ( ) The handset beeps once. 3. Speak your message in a normal voice, as though you were talking to someone on the phone. -
Page 24: Using The Announce-Only Feature
43-789.fm Page 24 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM USING THE ANNOUNCE- ONLY FEATURE Your TAD-1029 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. -
Page 25: Recording Incoming Messages
• 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-1029’s handset or any phone on the same phone line RECORDING A MEMO... -
Page 26: Playing Messages
43-789.fm Page 26 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM 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. -
Page 27: Deleting Messages
DELETE sage center button. The TAD beeps. Note: The TAD-1029 does not delete unplayed 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. -
Page 28: Remote Operation
• 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-1029. USING TOLL-SAVER If the switch is set to saver, see “Setting the Number of Rings”... -
Page 29: Remote Commands
43-789.fm Page 29 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM Remote Commands Press: Record a memo to mailbox 1. Record a memo to mailbox 2. Record a memo to the message cen- ter. Change the remote operation security code. Set the day and time. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
43-789.fm Page 30 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-1029, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. Problem Noise, static, or weak signal. Move the handset closer to the base or relocate TAD does not answer calls. -
Page 31: Care And Maintenance
TAD-1029’s warranty and void your FCC authoriza- tion to operate it. If your TAD-1029 is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can ask you to disconnect your TAD-1029 until you have resolved the problem. -
Page 32: Replacing The Battery Pack
43-789.fm Page 32 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in “Connect- ing and Charging the Handset Battery Pack” on Page 13, 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, 300 mAh battery... -
Page 33: The Fcc Wants You To Know
43-789.fm Page 33 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 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. The phone company normally attempts to notify you in ad- vance. - Page 34 43-789.fm Page 34 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM NOTES...
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- Page 36 43-789.fm Page 36 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 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.