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- Page 1 43-725.fm Page 1 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM Cat. No. 43-725 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TAD-725 Digital Answering System 900MHz Cordless Speakerphone...
- Page 2 This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and mainte- nance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product. This telephone has been tested and complies with all applicable FCC stan- dards. COM-LOK and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
- Page 3 43-725.fm Page 3 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack TAD-725 Digital An- swering System combines a 900MHz cordless telephone unit and a digital TAD (Telephone Answering Device). The 900 MHz band means less interfer- ence, clearer sound, and greater range than 46/49 MHz cordless telephones.
- Page 4 43-725.fm Page 4 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM TAD Features Day/Time Stamp — records the day and time each message was recorded. Two Pre-recorded Messages — gives you the option of using one of two pre- recorded outgoing messages or record- ing your own.
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Page 5: Read This Before Installation
If ringer operation is impaired, re- move a device from the line. FCC STATEMENT Your TAD-725 complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules . You must, upon request, provide the FCC registration number and the REN to your phone company. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Setting the Ringer Tone/Volume ... 12 Setting the Number of Rings ... 13 Setting the Day/Time ... 13 Telephone Operation ... 15 Making and Receiving Calls with the Handset ... 15 Selecting the Channel ... 15 Setting the Handset Volume ... 15 Answering Calls with the Speakerphone ... - Page 7 43-725.fm Page 7 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM Deleting Messages ... 24 Setting the Remote Operation PIN ... 24 Remote Operation ... 25 Using the Toll-Saver ... 25 Using Remote Commands ... 25 Troubleshooting ... 27 Care and Maintenance ... 29 Replacing the Battery Pack ...
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Page 8: Installation
43-725.fm Page 8 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE PHONE You can place the TAD-725’s base on a desk or table, mount it on a standard wall plate, or mount it directly on a wall. Choose a location that is: •... -
Page 9: On A Wall Plate Or Wall
43-725.fm Page 9 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM 5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. 6. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position. On a Wall Plate or Wall 1. Insert the two tabs at the top of the narrow end of the supplied bracket into the base’s upper tab slots as shown, then press down on the... -
Page 10: Connecting And Charging The Battery Pack
CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The TAD-725 comes with a recharge- able nickel-cadmium battery pack in- stalled connected. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack, then charge it for about 24 hours. -
Page 11: Setting The Dialing Mode
43-725.fm Page 11 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM To charge the battery pack, simply place the handset on the base, facing either up or down. The CHARGE/IN USE indi- cator on the base lights. Recharge the battery pack when the TALK/BATT indicator on the handset flashes. -
Page 12: Turning The Base'sringer On And Off
43-725.fm Page 12 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM 1. Set (tone). DIAL MODE 2. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. Press any number other than Note: If your phone system requires that you dial an access code (9, for example) before you dial an outside number, do not press the access code number either. -
Page 13: Setting The Number Of Rings
43-725.fm Page 13 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM Repeatedly press until you hear VOLUME the desired ringer setting. Each time you press , the ringer changes in VOLUME this order: High-volume, high-pitch Low-volume, high-pitch High-volume, low-pitch Low-volume, low-pitch SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS on the side of the base to RING TIME... - Page 14 43-725.fm Page 14 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM 6. To check the day and time press . The TAD announces the CLOCK currently set day and time. Note: When power fails, the clock re- tains the current time. When the power is restored, it starts counting again from the time the power failed.
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Page 15: Telephone Operation
43-725.fm Page 15 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM TELEPHONE OPERATION MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS WITH THE HANDSET To make a call, lift the handset. The TALK/BATT indicator on the handset and CHARGE/IN USE indicator on the base light. Dial the number. -
Page 16: Switching Between The Handset And Speakerphone
43-725.fm Page 16 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM To adjust the speakerphone’s volume, repeatedly press VOLUME the base. The volume setting from (lowest) to (highest) appears in the message counter window. To end a speakerphone call, press again. SPEAKER SWITCHING BETWEEN THE HANDSET AND SPEAKERPHONE... -
Page 17: Using Redial
43-725.fm Page 17 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM Note: If you do not have any special phone services, pressing FLASH disconnect the current call. USING REDIAL To quickly dial the last number dialed, press , then press TALK REDIAL REDIAL Notes: •... -
Page 18: Memory Dialing
43-725.fm Page 18 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 10 numbers in memory, then dial a stored number by pressing and a one-digit memory location number. Also, with the press of one button, , or , you can dial a number that is stored in one of the first... -
Page 19: Entering A Pause
43-725.fm Page 19 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM Entering a Pause In some telephone systems, you must dial an access code ( , for example) and wait for a second dial tone before you can dial an outside number. You can store the access code with the phone number. - Page 20 43-725.fm Page 20 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM To connect the headset, open the rub- ber cover marked on the side of the handset, then insert the headset’s plug into the jack. Notes: • Connecting a headset disconnects the handset’s ear piece and micro- phone.
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Page 21: Tad Operation
SETTING THE RECORD TIME REC TIME mine how the TAD-725 will record in- coming messages. — The TAD plays the outgoing message and lets callers leave a message up to 1 minute long. — The TAD plays the outgoing message and lets callers leave a message up to 4 minutes long. -
Page 22: Setting The Tad To Answer Calls
• The maximum message length is reached. • The TAD detects a busy signal or more than 7 seconds of silence. • You pick up the TAD-725’s handset or any phone on the same phone line. Note: When the TAD’s message memo-... -
Page 23: Recording Aconversation
Note: The TAD-725 cannot record a memo less than two seconds long. RECORDING A CONVERSATION The TAD-725 lets you record both sides of a telephone conversation when you are talking with the handset. Important Note: It is illegal in some ar-... -
Page 24: Adjusting The Tad'svolume
SETTING THE REMOTE OPERATION PIN The TAD-725’s two-digit remote opera- tion PIN (personal identification number) prevents unauthorized remote access to your messages. The PIN is preset to 80. Follow these steps to change the PIN to any number from 00 to 99. -
Page 25: Remote Operation
• Record a new outgoing message. • Record a memo. • Erase messages. Note: You cannot remotely operate the TAD-725 using its handset or another telephone on the same line as the TAD. USING THE TOLL-SAVER is set to (toll-saver), RING TIME (see “Setting the Number of Rings”... - Page 26 43-725.fm Page 26 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM • When using remote operation, you can only delete the current message during playback. You cannot delete all the messages stored at one time. • The maximum length of a memo re- corded by remote operation is 4 minutes.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
43-725.fm Page 27 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-725, but if you do, these suggestions might help. Problem Low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone on the Severe noise interference. - Page 28 USE indicator flashes every few seconds. If you still have problems, disconnect the TAD-725. If other phones on the same line work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the prob- lem, take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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Page 29: Care And Maintenance
FCC authorization to oper- ate it. If your TAD-725 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-725 until you have resolved the problem. -
Page 30: Replacing The Battery Pack
43-725.fm Page 30 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 PM REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in “Connect- ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 10, 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 new 3.6-volt, 600 milliamp battery... -
Page 31: The Fcc Wants You To Know
VCR. LIGHTNING Your telephone has built-in lightning pro- tection to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current. This lightning protection meets or exceeds FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the tele- phone or power lines can damage your telephone. - Page 32 43-725.fm Page 32 Tuesday, February 23, 1999 2:47 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.