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- Page 1 43-764.fm Page 1 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM Cat. No. 43-764 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TAD-764 Digital Answering System Trim Phone with Day/Time Voice Stamp...
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Page 2: Answering System Features
Time Voice Stamp is a combination multi-feature telephone and high-quality fully-digital answering system. Fully dig- ital means the TAD-764 stores all mes- sages on a computer chip — there are no tape mechanisms to wear out and no tapes to bother with. This gives you ca- pabilities that tape-based answering machines do not have. -
Page 3: Telephone Features
Hearing-Aid Compatibility — lets you use the phone with any hearing aid that has a T (telephone) switch. To take advantage of all the TAD-764’s features, we recommend that you read this manual completely before using the TAD. -
Page 4: Read This Before Installation
TAD might not answer. If ringer operation is impaired, remove a device from the line. FCC STATEMENT Your TAD-764 complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules . You must, upon request, provide the FCC Registration Number and the REN to your telephone compa- ny. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
43-764.fm Page 5 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM CONTENTS Installation ... 6 Installing a Backup Battery ... 6 Mounting the TAD ... 7 On a Desk Top ... 7 On a Wall Plate ... 8 On a Wall ... 10 Preparation ... -
Page 6: Installation
43-764.fm Page 6 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM INSTALLATION INSTALLING A BACKUP BATTERY The TAD-764 requires AC power to op- erate. However, if AC power fails or you unplug the TAD, a 9-volt backup battery (not supplied) saves the messages and the settings for the day, time, and re- mote operation security code. -
Page 7: Mounting The Tad
You can place the TAD on a desk, or mount it on a wall plate or directly on a wall. Your TAD-764 connects directly to a modular telephone line jack. If the jack is not a modular jack, you must update the wiring. -
Page 8: On A Wall Plate
43-764.fm Page 8 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM 6. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the base. Illus. showing cord rout- ed through the strain re- lief slot. 7. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. - Page 9 43-764.fm Page 9 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM 4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the AC 9V 440mA jack on the back of the base. Illus. of jack. Show- AC 9V 440mA ing barrel plug about to be inserted into jack and modular cord already connected.
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Page 10: On A Wall
43-764.fm Page 10 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM On a Wall You need two flat-head wood screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the TAD. 1. Drill two holes 3 inches (100 mm) apart. - Page 11 43-764.fm Page 11 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM 7. Slide the handset clip up and out of its retaining slot, rotate it 180°, then slide the clip back into its slot. Illus. showing clip being removed and re-insert- 8. Plug the other end of the coiled cord into the handset’s jack.
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Page 12: Preparation
8 seconds, the TAD beeps three times and stops setting the day and time. Start again at Step 1. 1. Use a straightened paper clip to hold down CLOCK TAD’s right side) until the TAD-764 beeps. The TAD then announces, “Sunday.” Illus. showing switch. -
Page 13: Setting The Ringer'svolume
43-764.fm Page 13 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM 3. Press ANSWER/STOP/DELETE TAD beeps once and announces the hour and “AM” or “PM.” 4. To change the hour, repeatedly press to move back OGM/REPEAT to move forward to PLAY/SKIP the current hour. 5. -
Page 14: Telephone
43-764.fm Page 14 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM TELEPHONE SETTING THE HANDSET VOLUME The handset’s volume control lets you adjust the sound you hear through the handset. Illus. showing handset volume con- To increase or decrease the volume, roll the handset’s volume control up or down. -
Page 15: Using The Phone Number Index Card
43-764.fm Page 15 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM USING THE PHONE NUMBER INDEX CARD Use a straightened paper clip or anoth- er small pointed object to lift the plastic cover off the phone number index card. Write your phone number at the top and other important names and numbers below it. -
Page 16: Answering System Operation
43-764.fm Page 16 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION RECORDING THE OUTGOING MESSAGE Before you can set the TAD to answer calls and record messages, you must record an outgoing message (OGM). Your outgoing message can be up to 60 seconds long. -
Page 17: Setting The Tad To Answer Calls
The TAD announces “Answer off,” and the ANSWER indicator turns off. RECORDING INCOMING MESSAGES The TAD-764 lets you record up to 16 minutes of outgoing and incoming mes- sages. It hangs up and resets to answer the next call when: •... -
Page 18: Repeating Messages
43-764.fm Page 18 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM was recorded. After all messages play, the TAD announces, “End of mes- sage(s)” then it resets to answer calls. indicator lights steadily PLAY/SKIP and the TAD saves all messages until you delete them. Repeating Messages To repeat the current message, press OGM/REPEAT. -
Page 19: Changing The Remote Operation Security Code
43-764.fm Page 19 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM Follow these steps to record a memo. 1. Hold down until the TAD PLAY/SKIP beeps. 2. Position yourself about 8 inches away from the TAD and speak into the microphone (located on the front of the TAD). -
Page 20: Remote Operation
43-764.fm Page 20 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM REMOTE OPERATION You can operate the TAD from almost any touch-tone phone, or from a rotary phone using a pocket tone-dialer (avail- able at your local RadioShack store). Notes: • When memory is full, the TAD answers the call after two rings and announces, “Memory... -
Page 21: Remote Commands
43-764.fm Page 21 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM REMOTE COMMANDS Press: Stop message playback or recording. Play OGM. Record a new OGM. When the TAD announces “Record announcement,” begin speaking. When you finish, press 0. The TAD repeats the OGM. Play recorded messages. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
43-764.fm Page 22 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems using your TAD, try these suggestions. If you still have prob- lems, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problem The incoming message is incomplete. The incoming message is unclear. -
Page 23: Care And Maintenance
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the TAD Modifying or tampering with the TAD-764’s internal components can cause a mal- function and might invalidate your TAD-764’s warranty and void your FCC authori- zation to operate it. If your TAD is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. -
Page 24: The Fcc Wants You To Know
43-764.fm Page 24 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your TAD-764 causes problems on the telephone line, the telephone company can temporarily discontinue your service. If this hap- pens, the telephone company attempts to notify you in advance. - Page 25 43-764.fm Page 25 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM NOTES...
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- Page 28 43-764.fm Page 28 Friday, August 13, 1999 2:43 PM 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.