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- Page 1 43-786.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM Cat. No. 43-786 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TAD-1026 Digital Answering System Telephone with Dual Announcements...
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Page 2: Answering System Features
And, its unique, space-saving design makes it ideal for any office or night- stand. Note: Your TAD-1026 requires a 9V bat- tery for memory backup. Answering System Features Dual Outgoing Message Capacity —... -
Page 3: Telephone Features
43-786.fm Page 3 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM Toll Saver — lets you avoid unneces- sary long-distance charges when you call by long-distance to check messag- Adjustable Ring Number — lets you set the TAD to answer the phone after two rings, four rings or seven rings. - Page 4 43-786.fm Page 4 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM This TAD is ETL listed to UL standards and meets all applicable FCC standards. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not ex- pose this product to rain or mois- ture.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
43-786.fm Page 5 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM CONTENTS Installation ... 7 Installing the Backup Battery ... 7 Selecting a Location ... 7 On a Desk Top ... 8 On a Wall Plate ... 8 Directly on a Wall ... 8 Connecting Power ... - Page 6 43-786.fm Page 6 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM Deleting Messages ... 20 Recording a Memo ... 21 Recording a Conversation ... 21 Using Call Break-Through ... 21 Changing the CBT Code ... 22 Changing the Remote Operation Security Code ... 22 Remote Operation ...
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Page 7: Installation
43-786.fm Page 7 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE BACKUP BATTERY The TAD-1026’s answering system re- quires AC power to operate. However, if AC power fails or you unplug the TAD, a 9V backup battery (not supplied) saves the messages and the settings for the day, time, and security code. -
Page 8: On A Desk Top
3. Plug one end of the supplied coiled cord into the jack on the left side of the TAD-1026. Plug the other end into the handset’s jack and place the handset on the TAD. -
Page 9: On A Wall Plate
TAD downward to secure it. 5. Plug one end of the supplied coiled cord into the jack on the left side of the TAD-1026. Plug the other end into the handset’s jack. 6. Insert the supplied adapter’s barrel plug into the... -
Page 10: Directly On A Wall
Hang the handset on the base. 7.epsi jack SETTING THE DIALING MODE (tone/pulse) on the top of the TAD-1026 for the type of service you have. If you are not sure which type you have, do this test. -
Page 11: Setting The Day And Time
43-786.fm Page 11 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM 1. Set 11.epsi 2. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. 3. Press any number other than 0. Note: If your phone system requires that you dial an access code ( example) before you dial an outside number, do not press the access code either. -
Page 12: Setting The Ringer'svolume
43-786.fm Page 12 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM 2. To change the day of the week, re- peatedly press MEMO backward or to move for- CODE ward until the TAD announces the desired day of the week. 3. Press . -
Page 13: Telephone Operation
43-786.fm Page 13 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM TELEPHONE OPERATION Place and answer phone calls on the TAD-1026 as you would with any other phone. Read this section to learn about the phone’s special features. SETTING THE HANDSET VOLUME The handset’s volume control lets you... -
Page 14: Using Flash
43-786.fm Page 14 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 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 FLASH to answer an incoming call without disconnecting the current call. -
Page 15: Using Tone Services On A Pulse Line
43-786.fm Page 15 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM To release the line from hold and continue your phone conversation, pick up the handset or another phone’s handset that is on the same line. • Hold the handset or set it next to the phone. -
Page 16: Entering A Pause
43-786.fm Page 16 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM Notes: • If you make a mistake, hold down the switchhook for a few sec- onds. Then release the switch- hook and begin again from Step • You can store a FLASH memory if it is the first entry. -
Page 17: Dialing A Stored Number
43-786.fm Page 17 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM Dialing a Stored Number To dial a number stored in memory, lift the handset and do one of the following: • For priority memory numbers, press , or for the number you want to dial. -
Page 18: Recording The Outgoing Messages
(OGM) the caller hears when the TAD answers a call. The TAD-1026 lets you record two separate messages and it operates dif- ferently based on which message you select (see “Setting the TAD to Answer Calls”... -
Page 19: Setting The Number Of Rings
43-786.fm Page 19 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM Important: Do not tell callers that you are not home. Instead, say that you cannot come to the phone right now. 3. When you finish recording, press The TAD automatically STOP/T-SET. plays back the outgoing message. -
Page 20: Setting The Tad To Answer Calls
43-786.fm Page 20 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM SETTING THE TAD TO ANSWER CALLS To Answer and Record To turn on the TAD-1026’s answering system and set it to answer calls and record messages, press ANSWER The TAD beeps, briefly displays the ANSWER indicator lights. -
Page 21: Screening Calls
43-786.fm Page 21 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM If the TAD’s memory is full ( the TAD answers the call after 8 rings and plays the announcement-only mes- sage (OGM2). SCREENING CALLS To screen calls, let the TAD answer them, then listen to the caller’s message through the TAD’s speaker. -
Page 22: Deleting Messages
43-786.fm Page 22 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM To play only new messages, hold down for 2 seconds. (If there are no new PLAY messages stored, the TAD says, “You have no new messages.”) To adjust the volume, rotate on the side of the TAD. -
Page 23: Recording A Memo
43-786.fm Page 23 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM To delete all messages, hold down while playback is stopped. The LETE TAD sounds a long beep and pears. The TAD deletes all messages except those that have not been played. RECORDING A MEMO A memo is a message you can record by speaking directly into the TAD, without... -
Page 24: Using Call Break-Through
43-786.fm Page 24 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM To play back a recorded call, simply play back your messages. USING CALL BREAK- THROUGH If you screen your calls but want to be sure to know when calls come in from certain people, give those people your call breakthrough (CBT) code. -
Page 25: Changing The Remote Operation Security Code
43-786.fm Page 25 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM CHANGING THE REMOTE OPERATION SECURITY CODE The remote operation security code is preset to 784, but you can change it by following these steps. Note: Be sure to set each digit within 8 seconds. -
Page 26: Remote Operation
43-786.fm Page 26 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM REMOTE OPERATION You can operate the TAD-1026’s an- swering system from almost any touch- tone phone, or from a rotary phone using a pocket tone-dialer (available at your lo- cal RadioShack store). -
Page 27: Using Remote Commands
43-786.fm Page 27 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM USING REMOTE COMMANDS To use the remote commands, you must enter the remote operation security code within 8 seconds after the TAD answers the call. After the TAD beeps once to verify you entered the code correctly, enter the number(s) for the function(s) you want the TAD to perform. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
43-786.fm Page 28 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience problems with your TAD, try the suggestions in this section. If you still have problems, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problem The incoming message is incom- plete. -
Page 29: Care And Maintenance
If your TAD 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-1026 until you have resolved the problem. -
Page 30: The Fcc Wants You To Know
43-786.fm Page 30 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM 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. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. - Page 31 43-786.fm Page 31 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 AM NOTES...
- Page 32 43-786.fm Page 32 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:02 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.