43-771.fm Page 1 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM Cat. No. 43-771 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TAD-1010 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone with Digital Multi-User Answering System...
REN. The REN is on the label on the back of the base. Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation. If you are using more than one phone or other device on the line, add up all the RENs.
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43-771.fm Page 3 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM FEATURES Your Radio Shack TAD-1010 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone with Digital Multi-User Answering System uses ad- vanced analog cordless telephone technology to give you superior audio quality. It uses the recently allocated...
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43-771.fm Page 4 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM 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. Hold — lets you place a call on hold. Programmable Ringer —...
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AC power to operate. When AC power is off, you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your TAD-1010. For this reason, the TAD- 1010 should not be your only telephone. To be safe, you should also have a...
43-771.fm Page 6 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM CONTENTS Installation ... 8 Installing the Backup Battery ... 8 Selecting a Location ... 9 Placing the Base on a Desktop ... 9 Mounting the Base on a Wall ... 9 Mounting on a Wall Plate ...
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43-771.fm Page 7 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM Recording a Memo ... 26 Playing Messages ... 27 Adjusting the TAD’s Volume ... 28 Erasing Messages ... 28 Remote Operation ... 29 Using the Toll-Saver ... 29 Accessing the TAD by Remote ... 29 From the Cordless Handset ...
INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE BACKUP BATTERY If the AC power fails or you unplug the TAD-1010, a 9V backup battery (not supplied) saves the messages and the settings for the day, time, and security code. We recommend you use an alka- line battery, such as Radio Shack Cat.
43-771.fm Page 9 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM SELECTING A LOCATION You can set the TAD-1010’s base on a flat surface (such as a desktop or coun- tertop), or mount it on a wall plate or di- rectly on the wall. The base’s location affects the phone’s range.
900MHz DIGITAL TELEPHONE • ANSWERING SYSTE MULTI-USER MULTI-USER MAIL BOX DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM DIGITAL ANSWERING SYST EM 6. Plug the TAD-1010’s AC cord into a standard AC outlet. TAD-1010 MEMO ANNC. MEMORY...
Mounting Directly on the Wall Using a drill (not supplied) and the sup- plied screws and spacers, you can eas- ily mount your TAD-1010 directly on the wall. 1. At the desired mounting location, drill two holes 3 inches apart, one above the other.
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MULTI-USER MULTI-USER DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM DIGITAL ANSWERING SYST EM 8. Plug the TAD-1010’s AC cord into a standard AC outlet. 9. For the best reception, adjust the base’s antenna so it stands straight Note: If you want to remove the sup-...
When the handset’s battery pack no longer recharges, replace the battery pack. You can order a replacement bat- tery pack from your local Radio Shack store. To remove the battery pack, press the tab on the back of the handset, slide the...
43-771.fm Page 14 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM CHARGING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK You must charge the battery pack at least 24 hours before you use the TAD- 1010 the first time or when you replace the battery pack. To charge or recharge the battery pack, simply place the hand- set on the cradle.
43-771.fm Page 15 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM • About once a month, fully dis- charge the battery pack. Otherwise, it will lose its ability to fully recharge, and you might have to recharge and replace it more often. To fully discharge the battery pack, keep the handset off the cradle until PRIVACY/LOW BATT turns on.
43-771.fm Page 16 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM 2. Press . The TALK indicator PROG flashes. PRIVACY / LOW BATT TALK TONE OPER HOLD FLASH PRIVACY PROG REDIAL 3. Press Note: If you do not complete Steps 2 and 3 within 30 seconds, the tele- phone exits this procedure.
Page 20). Notes: • Before you get a dial tone, there might be a slight delay while the TAD-1010 searches through its 10 channels to find a clear channel. While the phone searches, the TALK indicator on the handset blinks.
43-771.fm Page 18 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM USING REDIAL To redial the last number dialed, lift the handset, press to get a dial tone, TALK then press REDIAL . The phone auto- matically dials the last number dialed. PRIVACY / LOW BATT TALK TONE...
CHANGING CHANNELS at the The TAD-1010 continuously scans 10 channels (frequency pairs used be- tween the base and the handset) and automatically selects a clear channel each time you make or receive a call us- ing the handset.
43-771.fm Page 20 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM MEMORY OPERATION You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the TAD-1010’s memory, then quickly dial them. Note: Each phone number can be up to 16 digits long. Storing a Number in Memory 1.
( Chain Dialing Service Numbers You can make a call using more than one of the TAD-1010’s memory loca- tions. This is called chain dialing. Chain dialing is useful for dialing special ser- vices such as alternate long distance or bank-by-phone.
43-771.fm Page 22 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM TAD SETUP AND BASIC OPERATION SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS The TAD is preset to sound two rings before it answers the first call. Follow these steps to change the number of rings (two rings, four rings, or toll- saver).
43-771.fm Page 23 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM SETTING THE DAY AND TIME 1. Press and hold until the time SETUP and flashing day icon appear. MULTI-USER DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY MAIL BOX MEMO ANNC. MEMORY SETUP VOLUME ERASE ON/OFF...
43-771.fm Page 24 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM SELECTING AN ANNOUNCEMENT The TAD has three announcement op- tions: 1, 2, and OGM. • Announcement 1 lets you record a personal announcement, and the caller is able to leave a message up to 5 minutes long.
43-771.fm Page 25 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM • Do not tell callers that you are not home. Instead, say that you cannot come to the phone right now. • If you set the TAD to receive mes- sages for up to four different users, your outgoing announcement...
43-771.fm Page 26 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM SETTING THE TAD TO ANSWER CALLS To turn the TAD on and set it to answer calls, press . The ON/OFF indi- ON/OFF cator lights when the TAD is on. MULTI-USER DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY MAIL BOX...
43-771.fm Page 27 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM PLAYING MESSAGES When a new message or memo is re- corded, flashes. If a message or MESG’S memo is in a specific mailbox, the mail- box number flashes also. MULTI-USER DIGITAL ANSWERING SYSTEM MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY MAIL BOX MEMO...
43-771.fm Page 28 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM 3. Press to skip to the next mes- SKIP sage. Press twice to play REPEAT the previous message. 4. Press at any time to exit mes- STOP sage playback. ADJUSTING THE TAD’S VOLUME You can adjust the volume of the TAD by repeatedly pressing...
From Another Phone Line Note: You cannot access the TAD from another telephone on the same line as your TAD-1010. 1. Dial your phone number and wait for the TAD to answer. If the TAD is OFF when you call, let the phone ring 10 times.
43-771.fm Page 30 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM Note: If you enter the correct remote operation security code, but the TAD does not accept it, the code might have reset to the default (99) because of a power failure. Try entering as the re- mote operation security code.
43-771.fm Page 31 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM Remote Operation Commands Use these keys on the cordless handset or on a touch-tone phone or pocket tone di- aler to operate the TAD when you are away from the base. The TAD plays a series of voice prompts to guide you through remote operation commands.
43-771.fm Page 32 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-1010, but if you do, try these suggestions. If you still have problems, take your TAD-1010 to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
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43-771.fm Page 33 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM Problem You hear other calls while using your phone. You hear noise in the handset, and none of the keys or buttons work. No dial tone. Suggestion Place the handset in the base momentarily to set the security access protection code and reset the channel.
43-771.fm Page 34 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:59 PM OUT OF RANGE INDICATIONS If you move the TAD-1010’s handset out of the base’s range, the handset will not operate properly. While it is out of range, the handset sounds different alert tones and flashes various indicators.
FCC authorization to oper- ate it. If your TAD-1010 is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the phone lines, the phone...
• Connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver • Contacting your local Radio Shack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your phone.
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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and work- manship for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radio Shack company owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof-of-purchase date to any Radio Shack store.