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ˆ Read This Before Installation Your TAD is ETL listed to UL standards and meets all applica- ble FCC requirements. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not ex- pose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
However, each device, such as a telephone or answering machine, that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the telephone line. We refer to this power draw as the device's ringer equivalence number, or REN.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily discontinue your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
ˆ Contents Features ... 6 Installation ... 7 Choosing a Location ... 7 Installing the Backup Battery ... 8 Connecting the TAD ... 9 Preparation ... 10 Setting the Day and Time ... 10 Recording an Outgoing Message ... 11 Setting the Number of Rings ...
ˆ Features Your RadioShack Digital Answering System TAD 3809 stores all your messages on a computer chip — there are no tape mechanisms to wear out and no tapes to bother with. This gives you capabilities not available in tape-based answering ma- chines.
Toll Saver — gives you time to hang up before the TAD an- swers to avoid charges when you call by long-distance to check your messages. Room Monitor — lets you listen from a remote phone to the room where your TAD is located. Digital Outgoing Message —...
INSTALLING THE BACKUP BATTERY The TAD requires AC power to operate. If AC power fails, or you unplug the TAD, a 9-volt battery (not supplied) provides backup power so the TAD can maintain the correct time and memory information. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend a RadioShack alkaline battery.
CONNECTING THE TAD Follow these steps to connect your TAD to the telephone line and phone. TO LINE Jack TO PHONE Jack AC 9V 440 mA Jack Telephone’s Modular Cord 1. Unplug the telephone’s modular cord from its line jack and plug it into the jack on the bottom of the TAD.
Cautions: You must use a Class 2 power source that sup- plies 9V AC and delivers at least 440 mA. Its plug must fit the TAD's AC 9V 440 mA plied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the TAD or the adapter.
1. Hold down until the TAD beeps. The TAD announces, 34 34 34 34 “Sunday,” and appears. Note: If necessary, slide VOLUME TAD to the desired listening level. 2. To change the day of the week, repeatedly press to move backward or REPEAT until the TAD announces the desired day of the week.
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answers a call. The maximum outgoing message length is 60 seconds. Follow these steps to record the OGM. 1. Hold down . The TAD beeps, and ANNOUNCE Note: When the memory is full, announces, “Memory is full.” You cannot record the outgo- ing message.
SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS The ring select switch ( ) controls how long the TAD waits 4/7/TS before it answers a call. Slide the switch to the appropriate posi- tion. 4 — The TAD answers after four rings. 7 — The TAD answers after seven rings. TS (Toll Saver) —...
ˆ Operation RECORDING INCOMING MESSAGES The TAD can record an incoming message of up to 180 sec- onds. If a recording reaches 175 seconds, the TAD beeps once to notify the caller that time will be up soon. If the incoming mes- sage reaches 180 seconds, the TAD beeps three times, then disconnects.
there are new messages, the display’s indicator flashes until all the new messages have played. To play all the messages , press PLAY/STOP To play only the new messages , hold down . The PLAY/STOP TAD announces the number of messages. Note: If you hold down PLAY/STOP when there are no new mes-...
Pausing Message Playback 3$ 3$ 3$ 3$ To pause while listening to messages, press PLAY/STOP pears. Wait at least 2 seconds, then press again to PLAY/STOP resume playing messages. Note: If you do not resume playing messages within 60 sec- onds, the TAD sounds three beeps, the total number of mes- sages appears, and the TAD stops playback.
RECORDING A MEMO A memo is a message you can record on the TAD without hav- ing to call in on the phone. The maximum memo length is 60 seconds. Note: If the TAD’s memory is full ( some messages before you can record a memo (see “Erasing Messages”...
• listen to your messages • record a new announcement • delete messages • monitor the room where the TAD is located Note: You cannot remotely operate the TAD from another phone on the same line as your TAD. Changing the Remote Operation Security Code The TAD’s remote operation security code is preset to 799.
Notes: • Be sure to set each digit within 8 seconds of the last. Other- wise, the TAD exits setup and you must start again from Step 1. • We recommend you not use three identical digits (such as 999) for the security code. Such numbers are too easy for others to guess.
If you have recorded an OGM , the TAD beeps and announces, “Answer on.” Note: Pushing again (once a message has been recorded) sets the TAD to Answer-Off. 4. Hang up or enter other remote commands. Using Remote Commands Follow these steps to operate the TAD from a touch-tone phone or a pulse (rotary) phone with a pocket tone dialer.
Remote Commands Press Stop playback, recording, and room monitoring. Play a new outgoing message. Record a new outgoing message (OGM). Monitor the room where the TAD is located for 30 seconds. Play all messages. Play only new messages. Delete all played messages. Set the TAD to answer or not answer calls.
ˆ Troubleshooting We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD Dig- ital Answering System, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. Problem The incoming mes- Be sure the TAD’s memory is not full. sage is incomplete. /R /R /R /R flashes on the The backup battery is weak.
CARE Keep the TAD dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the TAD only in normal temperature environments. Handle the TAD carefully; do not drop it. Keep the TAD away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
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Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Ra- dioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA- TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN.