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- Page 1 43-732.fm Page 1 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Telephone Features
43-732.fm Page 3 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM Button — lets you turn the ANSWER TAD on or off without disconnecting it. Phone Pick-Up Detection — stops re- cording when you pick up any phone on the same line as the TAD. Telephone Features 900 MHz Operation —... -
Page 4: Fcc Statement
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. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
43-732.fm Page 5 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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 ... - Page 6 43-732.fm Page 6 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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 ...
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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-732. Use only the supplied adapter. Notes: • Your telephone connects directly to a modular telephone line jack. -
Page 8: Installing The Phone
43-732.fm Page 8 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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. -
Page 9: Mounting The Base On A Wall Plate
43-732.fm Page 9 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 7. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. The TAD-732 beeps and appears. 8. Raise the base’s antenna to a verti- cal position. Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate 1. -
Page 10: Mounting The Base Directly On The Wall
Align the base’s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure 8. Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. The TAD-732 beeps and appears. 9. Raise the base’s antenna to a verti- cal position. - Page 11 43-732.fm Page 11 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 1. Drill two holes 3 inches (100 apart. Then thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads ex- tend about 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.
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Page 12: Connecting And Charging The Handset Battery Pack
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. - Page 13 43-732.fm Page 13 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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-...
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Page 14: Setting The Dialing Mode
43-732.fm Page 14 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM • 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”... -
Page 15: Turning The Ringers Off Or On
43-732.fm Page 15 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM TURNING THE RINGERS OFF OR ON To turn off the ringers on the base, set on the back of the base to RINGER To turn off the ringer on the handset, set RINGER on the left side of the handset to . -
Page 16: With The Handset
43-732.fm Page 16 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM With the Handset 1. Press . The REMOTE indi- REMOTE cator lights. 2. Press then CHANGE ( ) CLOCK (8) The TAD announces the currently set day. 3. To change the day, repeatedly press to move forward or SKIP (6) to move backward. -
Page 17: Telephone Operation
. The volume steps up and VOLUME 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... -
Page 18: Using Redial
43-732.fm Page 18 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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 Tone Services On A Pulse Line
43-732.fm Page 19 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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. -
Page 20: Storing A Number In Memory
43-732.fm Page 20 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM Storing a Number in Memory 1. Press 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 “Entering Pause”... -
Page 21: Testing Stored Emergency Numbers
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 —... - Page 22 43-732.fm Page 22 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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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Page 23: Tad Operation
43-732.fm Page 23 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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-... -
Page 24: Using The Handset
43-732.fm Page 24 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM • If the TAD’s memory is full ( es) you must delete some messag- es before you can record a new outgoing message. Using the Handset 1. Press . The REMOTE indi- REMOTE cator lights and appears on the... -
Page 25: Using The Announce-Only Feature
43-732.fm Page 25 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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. -
Page 26: 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-732’s handset or any phone on the same phone line RECORDING A MEMO... -
Page 27: Playing Messages
43-732.fm Page 27 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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 28: Deleting Messages
DELETE 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. -
Page 29: 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-732. USING TOLL-SAVER If the switch is set to 4/7/TS saver, see “Setting the Number of Rings”... -
Page 30: Remote Commands
43-732.fm Page 30 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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 31: Troubleshooting
43-732.fm Page 31 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-732, but if you do, the fol- lowing suggestions might help. Problem Noise, static, or weak signal. Move the handset closer to the base or relocate TAD does not answer calls. -
Page 32: Care And Maintenance
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. -
Page 33: Replacing The Battery Pack
43-732.fm Page 33 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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... -
Page 34: The Fcc Wants You To Know
43-732.fm Page 34 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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 35 43-732.fm Page 35 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM NOTES...
- Page 36 43-732.fm Page 36 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:42 PM 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.