Radio Shack TAD-733 Owner's Manual

900 mhz digital spread spectrum cordless telephone and answering system with headset jack

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43-733.fm Page 1 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM
Cat. No. 43-733
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-733
900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum
Cordless Telephone and

Answering System

with Headset Jack

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  • Page 1: Answering System

    43-733.fm Page 1 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM Cat. No. 43-733 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TAD-733 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone and Answering System with Headset Jack...
  • Page 2 Pre-Recorded Message — gives you the option of using the TAD-733’s exist- ing outgoing message or recording your own (up to 60 seconds long). RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
  • Page 3: Telephone Features

    43-733.fm Page 3 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM TELEPHONE FEATURES 900 MHz Operation — provides better sound and less interference than many other cordless phones. Digital Spread Spectrum — provides the longest range and the utmost in se- curity. Frequencies changing across the entire 900 MHz band, making it difficult for anyone to...
  • Page 4: Fcc Statement

    If ringer operation is im- paired, remove a device from the line. FCC STATEMENT Your TAD-733 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

    43-733.fm Page 5 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM CONTENTS Preparation ... 7 Selecting a Location ... 7 Installing the Handset’s Antenna ... 7 Installing the Phone ... 7 On a Desk Top ... 7 On a Wall Plate ... 8 Connecting and Charging the Handset Battery Pack ...
  • Page 6 43-733.fm Page 6 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM Recording a Memo ... 21 Playing Messages ... 22 Deleting Messages ... 22 Changing the Remote Operation Security Code ... 23 Remote Operation ... 24 Using Toll-Saver ... 24 Using Remote Answer-On ...
  • Page 7: Preparation

    TAD-733 or the adapter. • Always connect the AC adapter to the TAD-733 before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, dis- connect the adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the TAD-733.
  • Page 8: On A Wall Plate

    7. Plug the adapter into a standard AC jack on outlet. The TAD-733 beeps and appears. 8. Raise the base’s antenna to a verti- cal position. On a Wall Plate 1.
  • Page 9: Connecting And Charging The Handset Battery Pack

    Align the base’s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure 6. Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. The TAD-733 beeps and appears. 7. Raise the base’s antenna to a verti- cal position.
  • Page 10 43-733.fm Page 10 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM 4. To charge the battery pack, place the handset on the base. The IN USE indicator flashes for 1 second and the CHARGE indicator auto- matically lights after 4 seconds. IN USE Indicator Recharge the battery pack when the LOW BATT indicator on the handset...
  • Page 11: Setting The Dialing Mode And Ringers

    43-733.fm Page 11 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM • If the battery pack is completely dis- charged or the base loses power while the handset is away from it, place the handset on the base to re- set the security access-protection code.
  • Page 12: Number Of Rings

    43-733.fm Page 12 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM You can still make or receive calls using this phone, and telephones on the same line still ring when there is an incoming call. The IN USE indicator on the base and the TALK indicator on the handset flash until you answer the call.
  • Page 13: With The Base

    43-733.fm Page 13 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM 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. 4.
  • Page 14: Telephone Operation

    The volume steps up VOLUME and down the four settings and remains set for subsequent calls. Note: The TAD-733 beeps three times when it reaches the highest or lowest volume setting. USING REDIAL You can quickly redial the last number di- aled.
  • Page 15: Using Flash

    43-733.fm Page 15 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM USING FLASH performs the electronic equiva- FLASH lent of a switchhook operation for special services, such as Call Waiting. For example, if you have Call Waiting, press to answer an incoming call FLASH without disconnecting the current call.
  • Page 16: Using Page

    43-733.fm Page 16 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM USING PAGE To page the person with the handset or to find the handset, press PAGE base. The handset beeps twice for about 15 seconds. To stop the handset from beeping be- fore it automatically stops, press twice or press PAGE...
  • Page 17: Entering A Pause

    USING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET Your TAD-733’s handset is equipped with a headset jack on top. This jack al- lows you to connect a headset (not sup- plied) for handsfree conversation. The belt clip on the back of the handset lets you carry the handset everywhere.
  • Page 18: Removing The Belt Clip

    43-733.fm Page 18 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM 2. Place the headset on your head with the earpiece over either ear and ad- just the microphone boom until it is about even with your chin. 3. Hang the belt clip on your belt. 4.
  • Page 19: Tad Operation

    43-733.fm Page 19 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM TAD OPERATION SETTING THE TAD TO ANSWER CALLS The TAD-733 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 20: Deleting An Outgoing Message

    43-733.fm Page 20 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM Note: FL flashes when the TAD’s mem- ory is full. You must delete some mes- sages before you can record a new outgoing message. 1. Set the TAD to Answer-On to record a new outgoing message, or An- nounce-Only to record the an- nouncement-only...
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Tad'svolume

    • 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-733’s handset or any phone on the same phone line RECORDING A MEMO...
  • Page 22: Playing Messages

    43-733.fm Page 22 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 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 23: Changing The Remote Operation Security Code

    43-733.fm Page 23 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM Note: You can replay a deleted mes- sage by repeatedly pressing REPEAT the base or ) on the handset REPEAT before the TAD announces “End of mes- sages.” To delete all played messages from a mailbox or the message center, press then the mailbox or message DELETE...
  • Page 24: 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-733. USING TOLL-SAVER If the switch is set to 4/7/TS saver, see “Number of Rings” on Page 12), the TAD answers after about two rings if you have new messages.
  • Page 25: Remote Commands

    43-733.fm Page 25 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM Remote Commands Press: Record a memo to mail- box 1. Record a memo to mail- box 2. Record a memo to the message center. Change the remote oper- ation security code. Set the day and time.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    43-733.fm Page 26 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-733, but if you do, the fol- lowing suggestions might help. Problem Noise, static, or weak signal. TAD does not answer calls.
  • Page 27: Care And Maintenance

    FCC authorization to oper- ate it. If your TAD-733 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-733 until you have resolved the problem.
  • Page 28: Replacing The Battery Pack

    43-733.fm Page 28 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in “Connect- ing and Charging the Handset Battery Pack” on Page 9, 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 29: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. LIGHTNING Your telephone has built-in lightning pro-...
  • Page 30 43-733.fm Page 30 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 AM NOTES...
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  • Page 32 43-733.fm Page 32 Friday, September 17, 1999 8:57 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.

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