Troubleshooting - Radio Shack TAD-759 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-759, but if you do, the fol-
lowing suggestions might help.
Problem
There is no dial tone.
The incoming message is
incomplete.
flashes on the message
Lo
counter.
TAD does not answer calls.
TAD does not record callers'
messages.
No messages appear on the
message counter.
The TAD does not respond
to the remote operation
security code.
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-759 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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Suggestion
Check all phone line connections, including the
handset cord.
Be sure the TAD's memory is not full.
The caller's message was longer than 60 seconds.
The caller was silent for more than 8 seconds.
The backup battery is weak. Replace the battery
(see "Installing a Backup Battery" on Page 6).
Make sure the TAD is set to answer calls.
Check all phone line connections.
Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.
Memory may be full (
FL
your messages.
This could be caused by a power failure. Reset the
TAD by removing the AC adapter and the battery
from the TAD, then reconnect the adapter and rein-
stall the battery.
Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD is a
touch-tone phone. (If it is not, you can use a
pocket tone dialer to enter the code and com-
mands.)
Make sure the remote operation security code you
entered is correct. Try entering the default code of
759. The TAD may have reset to the default code
because of a power failure.
Re-enter your security code, pressing each button
for 2 seconds.
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