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Radio Shack TAD-268 Owner's Manual

25-channel 10-memory cordless telephone answering system with two-way paging and intercom
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43-738.fm Page 1 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM
Cat. No. 43-738
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-268 25-Channel 10-Memory
Cordless Telephone Answering System
emory25-
with Two-Way Paging and Intercom

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  • Page 1 43-738.fm Page 1 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Cat. No. 43-738 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TAD-268 25-Channel 10-Memory Cordless Telephone Answering System emory25- with Two-Way Paging and Intercom...

  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    However, each device that you connect to the phone line draws power from the phone line. We refer to this power draw as the device’s ringer © 1997 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

  • Page 3: Telephone Features

    43-738.fm Page 3 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM FEATURES Your Radio Shack TAD-268 25-Chan- Intercom System — lets you talk with nel 10-Memory Cordless Telephone someone at the handset or the base, Answering System with Two-Way Pag- or locate the handset if you misplace it.
  • Page 4 VOX — stops recording after several Please read this manual completely be- seconds of silence to help conserve fore you use your TAD-268. It explains tape space. how to use the TAD’s features. Memo Recording — lets you leave re-...
  • Page 5 When the AC power is off, you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your TAD-268. For this reason, the TAD-268 should not be your only tele- phone. To be safe, you should also have a phone that does not require AC...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    43-738.fm Page 6 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM CONTENTS Installation ......................8 Selecting a Location ..................8 Connecting the Battery ..................8 Installing the Tape..................... 9 Connecting to Power ..................9 Charging the Battery ..................10 Connecting the Base to the Phone Line ............11 Adjusting the Base’s Antenna.................
  • Page 7 43-738.fm Page 7 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Using the TAD ..................... 26 Setting the TAD to Answer Calls ..............26 Setting the TAD Not to Answer Calls ............26 Setting the TAD to the Announce Only Mode ..........26 Screening Calls ....................

  • Page 8: Installation

    43-738.fm Page 8 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM INSTALLATION Important: After you select a location The base’s location affects the phone’s for the phone (see “Selecting a Loca- range. If you have a choice of several tion”), you must install the phone in the locations, try each to see which pro- following order before you use it for the vides the best performance.

  • Page 9: Installing The Tape

    43-738.fm Page 9 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM 2. Attach the connector on the bat- 3. Install the microcassette in the tery to the connector inside the cassette compartment with the battery compartment. open edge of the cassette on the left and the full reel toward the front of the TAD.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    43-738.fm Page 10 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM 2. Plug the adapter into a standard To charge or recharge the battery, AC outlet. The TAD positions the place the handset on the cradle. The tape for operation, which takes up CHARGE indicator lights.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Base To The Phone Line

    • For the best performance, you able at your local Radio Shack should replace the supplied bat- store. Or, you can let the phone tery (Cat. No. 23-192, available...

  • Page 12: Using The Belt Clip

    43-738.fm Page 12 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM USING THE BELT CLIP The supplied belt clip makes it easier to use the handset when you are on the go. Simply slide the belt clip over your belt or waistband. To attach the belt clip, press it onto the back of the handset as shown.

  • Page 13: Telephone Preparation

    43-738.fm Page 13 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM TELEPHONE PREPARATION Complete the procedures in this sec- SETTING THE VOLUME tion before you use your telephone. Your TAD has the following volume controls: SETTING THE DIALING Base Volume: Set on the VOLUME MODE back of the base to...
  • Page 14 43-738.fm Page 14 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Notes: • When on the handset is RINGER set to and the handset is off the base, all the indicators on the handset turn off to save battery power. You can still make and answer calls even if RINGER the handset is set to...

  • Page 15: Using The Telephone

    43-738.fm Page 15 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM USING THE TELEPHONE Be sure you have completed the pro- cedures in “Installation” on Page 8 and “Telephone Preparation” on Page 13 before you begin using the telephone. CONFIRMATION AND ERROR TONES When you press a button, the phone To answer a call (with quick call on), sounds a brief tone to indicate that it...

  • Page 16: Changing Channels

    43-738.fm Page 16 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM 3. Press then on the CHANGING CHANNELS MEMORY handset. The HOLD/INT indicator on the handset blinks and a long To reduce interference and get the beep sounds. clearest communications between the base and handset, you can change the channel the phone is using.

  • Page 17: Using Redial

    43-738.fm Page 17 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM distance as well as local phone numbers. • The redial memory also holds pause entries. See “Storing a Pause” on Page 20. • If you have pulse service, we rec- ommend that you do not use the Notes: redial feature for numbers that •...

  • Page 18: Using Hold

    43-738.fm Page 18 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM USING HOLD USING THE INTERCOM Use the intercom feature when you want to talk with someone at the hand- set or the base. Follow these steps to call from the handset to the base. 1.

  • Page 19: Memory Dialing

    43-738.fm Page 19 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Notes: 4. Using the number keys, enter the number of the memory location (0- • If a call arrives while you are using 9) where you want to store the the intercom, the handset sounds phone number.

  • Page 20: Storing A Pause

    43-738.fm Page 20 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM • To change a number you already Chain-Dialing from Memory stored, store a new one in its place. When you use special services such as alternate long-distance or bank-by- • To delete a number from memory, phone, you can store the service’s repeat Steps 2-6, but do not enter phone number in one memory loca-...

  • Page 21: Using An Optional Headset

    HEADSET A jack on top of the handset lets you connect an optional headset (CMC No. 43-731, available from your local Radio Shack store) so you can con- duct “hands-free’’ conversations. Follow these steps to use an optional headset. 1. Place the headset on your head.

  • Page 22: Tad Preparation

    43-738.fm Page 22 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM TAD PREPARATION nouncement can be up to 21 seconds SETTING THE CPC long. SWITCH You can also set the TAD so it plays an announcement but does not record a message. See “Setting the TAD to the Announce Only Mode”...

  • Page 23: Using The Base

    43-738.fm Page 23 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Using the Base Follow these steps to record the outgo- ing announcement from the base. 1. If the TALK indicator is on, press on the handset to turn it off. TALK Then, if the ANSWER or ANN ONLY indicator...

  • Page 24: Using The Handset

    43-738.fm Page 24 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Using the Handset CHECKING THE OUTGOING Follow these steps to record the outgo- ANNOUNCEMENT ing announcement from the handset. 1. If the TALK indicator is on, press You can use either the base or the on the handset to turn it off.

  • Page 25: Setting The Maximum Incoming Message Length

    43-738.fm Page 25 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM SETTING THE MAXIMUM SETTING THE NUMBER INCOMING MESSAGE OF RINGS/TOLL SAVER LENGTH You can choose the number of times you want the phone to ring before the The maximum incoming message TAD answers a call.

  • Page 26: Using The Tad

    43-738.fm Page 26 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM USING THE TAD Be sure you complete the procedures TAD hangs up and resets to in “Installation” on Page 8, “Telephone answer the next call. Preparation” on Page 13, and “TAD •...

  • Page 27: Screening Calls

    43-738.fm Page 27 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM 2. Press then . The SCREENING CALLS MEMORY HOLD/INT indicator blinks and a beep sounds. To screen calls, let the TAD answer the calls, then listen to the caller 3. Press then through the base’s speaker.

  • Page 28: Playing Messages

    43-738.fm Page 28 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM PLAYING MESSAGES the next call. Then, if the TAD receives one or more new mes- sages, the messages you listened Your TAD divides your incoming mes- to become part of the old mes- sages into two groups —...

  • Page 29: Tad Function Chart

    43-738.fm Page 29 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM TAD Function Chart The following chart shows what you can do while you listen to messages, and how to do those things either at the base or at the handset. If the TALK indicator is on, press to turn it off.
  • Page 30 43-738.fm Page 30 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM What You Can Do Do This at the Base Do This at the Handset Play back old messages Press to re- Press then REWIND REMOTE after listening to new mes- wind the tape to the rewind the tape to the be- sages.

  • Page 31: Erasing Messages

    43-738.fm Page 31 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM ERASING MESSAGES answer the call. After the call, repeat Steps 1-2 to continue eras- ing the messages. The TAD records new messages over any old messages you do not want to save.

  • Page 32: Using The Handset

    43-738.fm Page 32 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM 3. When you finish speaking, press RECORDING A TWO- The TAD saves the ERASE/STOP. WAY CONVERSATION memo as an incoming message, and the MEMO indicator flashes. You can record both sides of a phone conversation at any time.

  • Page 33: Auto Call

    43-738.fm Page 33 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM • When you hang up, the TAD auto- The auto call function is set to off at the matically stops recording. When factory. Before you turn on the auto you put a caller on hold, the TAD call function, you must store the re- interrupts recording...

  • Page 34: Turning The Auto Call Function On/Off

    43-738.fm Page 34 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Note: Each pause or tone entry on the base to turn it ERASE/STOP uses one digit of the TAD’s 32- off. digit memory capacity. 2. Press , then . The MEMORY 5.
  • Page 35 43-738.fm Page 35 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Notes: • If the ANN ONLY indicator lights when you press the button next to the ANSWER indicator on the base, turn off the announce only mode (see “Setting the TAD to the Announce Only Mode”...

  • Page 36: Remote Operation

    (such as 3. Press Radio Shack Cat. No. 43-141). 4. Enter a four-digit remote operation You must set your remote operation security code. security code before you can perform 5.

  • Page 37: Accessing The Tad By Remote

    43-738.fm Page 37 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Note: If the message tape is full, To turn the remote answer on feature the TAD will answer the call and back on, repeat this procedure, but sound 8 beeps. When the beeps press instead of in Step 2.

  • Page 38: Using Remote Control Commands

    43-738.fm Page 38 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM USING REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS The following chart shows the touch-tone keys you press to control your TAD’s re- mote functions. Note: After the command prompt, you have about 30 seconds to enter the next re- mote control command.
  • Page 39 43-738.fm Page 39 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Command Press Notes Set/disable the auto call func- , 3, To activate auto call, press tion. then 1-9 , then 3. Then enter the or 0 number of call attempts (1-9). The TAD beeps for 2 sec- onds, then sounds the com- mand prompt.
  • Page 40 43-738.fm Page 40 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Command Press Notes Record a memo. To record a memo, press then 4. After the 2-second beep, speak into the tele- phone to record the memo. The TAD records for the set maximum incoming record- ing time (30 seconds or 3 minutes) or until you press 0.
  • Page 41 43-738.fm Page 41 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Command Press Notes Play back outgoing To play back an outgoing announcement. announcement, press 5. The TAD sounds a beep, then plays back the announce- ment. After you hear the announcement, sounds the command prompt.
  • Page 42 43-738.fm Page 42 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Command Press Notes Set the TAD to answer in Dial your phone number and announcement-only mode. let the phone ring until the TAD answers. As the TAD plays the outgoing announce- ment, enter your security code to begin remote control operation.
  • Page 43 43-738.fm Page 43 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Command Press Notes Skips the outgoing announce- You do not have to enter a ment so you can record a mes- remote operation security sage immediately. code to use this feature. Dial your phone number and let the phone ring until the TAD answers, then press...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    43-738.fm Page 44 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If your TAD is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the TAD still does not operate normally, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
  • Page 45 43-738.fm Page 45 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Symptom Cause Suggestion The phone’s range de- • The antenna on the • Fully extend the creases. base is not adjusted antenna on the base properly. and position it vertically (see “Adjusting the Base’s Antenna”...
  • Page 46 43-738.fm Page 46 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM Symptom Cause Suggestion The TAD does not record The incoming message Delete calls from the incom- caller’s messages. tape is full. ing message tape, or turn the tape over and record on the other side, or rewind the tape and record over any old messages you don’t...

  • Page 47: Care And Maintenance

    TAD’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to oper- ate it. If your TAD is not operating as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone compa-...

  • Page 48: Replacing The Battery

    43-738.fm Page 48 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM REPLACING THE BATTERY When the battery cannot fully re- charge, order a new one (Cat. No. 23- 192, available from your local Radio Shack store). We recommend you re- place the battery about once a year. Follow these steps to replace the bat- 5.

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts

    30 days. Tape head cleaning state hazardous waste management supplies are available at your local authorities for information on recycling Radio Shack store. or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be available Press , then remove the...

  • Page 50: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    43-738.fm Page 50 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM THE FCC WANTS YOU If you cannot eliminate the interfer- ence, the FCC requires that you stop TO KNOW using your phone. In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, LIGHTNING the phone company can temporarily disconnect your service.
  • Page 51 43-738.fm Page 51 Friday, August 13, 1999 1:51 PM NOTES...
  • Page 52 Radio Shack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Radio Shack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design;...

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