Radio Shack Answering Machine TAD 759 User Guide

Cat. No. 43-759  
A
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
TAD-759  
Digital Answering System  
with 13-Memory Telephone  
 
This TAD has been tested and certified  
to comply with applicable UL and FCC  
standards.  
Telephone Features  
Priority Memory Dialing — lets you  
store three priority memory numbers  
and call them with the touch of a button.  
10 Indirect Memory Locations — let  
you quickly dial frequently-called num-  
bers.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or  
shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain  
or moisture.  
Tone/Pulse Dialing — lets you use ei-  
ther type of service, and you can easily  
switch from pulse to tone dialing for  
long-distance, bank-by-phone, or other  
special services.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  
!
DO NOT OPEN.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE  
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-  
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
Redial — lets you quickly redial the last  
number dialed.  
This symbol is intended to alert  
you to the presence of uninsu-  
lated dangerous voltage within  
the product’s enclosure that might  
be of sufficient magnitude to con-  
stitute a risk of electric shock. Do  
not open the product’s case.  
Flash — sends an electronic switch-  
hook signal for use with special phone  
services such as Call Waiting.  
Privacy — prevents the person on the  
phone from hearing your conversation  
with someone in the room.  
This symbol is intended to inform  
you that important operating and  
maintenance instructions are  
included in the literature accom-  
panying this product.  
Ringer Volume Switch — lets you ad-  
just the ringer’s sound level.  
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Handset Volume Control — lets you  
adjust the volume you hear during a call.  
Hearing-Aid Compatibility — lets you  
use the phone with any hearing aid that  
has a T (telephone) switch.  
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READ THIS BEFORE  
INSTALLATION  
FCC STATEMENT  
Your TAD complies with Part 68 of  
FCC  
. You must, upon request, provide  
Rules  
We have designed your TAD-759 to  
conform to federal regulations, and you  
can connect it to most telephone lines.  
However, each device you connect to  
the phone line draws power from the  
line. This power draw is the device’s  
the FCC registration number and the  
REN to your telephone company. Both  
numbers are marked on the bottom of  
the TAD.  
Note: You must not connect the TAD to:  
• coin-operated systems  
, or REN. The  
ringer equivalence number  
REN is on the bottom of the TAD.  
• party-line systems  
If you use more than one telephone or  
other device on the line, add up all of the  
RENs. If the total is more than five, your  
telephones might not ring. In rural areas,  
a total REN of three might impair ringer  
operation. If ringer operation is impaired,  
remove a device from the line.  
• electronic key telephone systems  
Your TAD complies with the limits for a  
Class B digital device as specified in  
Part 15 of  
. These limits pro-  
FCC Rules  
vide reasonable protection against ra-  
dio and TV interference in a residential  
area. However, your TAD might cause  
TV or radio interference even when it is  
operating properly. To eliminate interfer-  
ence, you can try one or more of the fol-  
lowing corrective measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna of the radio or TV antenna.  
• Increase the distance between the  
TAD and the radio or TV.  
• Use outlets on different electrical cir-  
cuits for the TAD and the radio or TV.  
Consult your local RadioShack store if  
the problem still exists.  
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CONTENTS  
Preparation .......................................................................................................... 6  
Installing a Backup Battery ............................................................................. 6  
Mounting the TAD ........................................................................................... 6  
On a Desk Top .......................................................................................... 7  
On a Wall Plate or Wall ............................................................................ 7  
Setting the Dialing Mode ................................................................................. 8  
Setting the Day and Time ............................................................................... 9  
Setting the Number of Rings ......................................................................... 10  
Telephone Operation ......................................................................................... 11  
Setting the Ringer’s Volume .......................................................................... 11  
Using Redial ................................................................................................. 11  
Adjusting the Handset’s Volume ................................................................... 11  
Using Flash ................................................................................................... 11  
Using Privacy ................................................................................................ 12  
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ........................................................... 12  
Memory Dialing ............................................................................................. 12  
Storing Numbers in Memory .................................................................. 12  
Dialing a Stored Number ........................................................................ 13  
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ...................................................... 13  
Chain-Dialing Special Service Numbers ................................................ 13  
TAD Operation ................................................................................................... 14  
Recording the Outgoing Message ................................................................ 14  
Adjusting the TAD’s Volume .......................................................................... 14  
Setting the TAD to Answer Calls ................................................................... 14  
Recording Incoming Messages .................................................................... 15  
Screening Calls ............................................................................................. 15  
Playing Messages ......................................................................................... 15  
Deleting Messages ....................................................................................... 16  
Recording a Memo ....................................................................................... 17  
Changing the Remote Operation Security Code .......................................... 17  
Remote Operation ............................................................................................. 18  
Using Toll-Saver ............................................................................................ 18  
Using Remote Commands ............................................................................ 18  
Remote Commands ............................................................................... 19  
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 20  
Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 21  
The FCC Wants You to Know ....................................................................... 22  
Lightning ....................................................................................................... 22  
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PREPARATION  
Replace the battery when  
appears  
Lo  
INSTALLING A BACKUP  
BATTERY  
on the message counter. Be sure the  
AC adapter’s cord is plugged in while  
you replace the battery, so you do not  
lose any stored information.  
The TAD requires AC power to operate.  
However, if AC power fails or you un-  
plug the TAD-759, a 9-volt battery (not  
supplied) saves the messages, time and  
day settings, memory numbers, and the  
remote operation security code. We rec-  
ommend a RadioShack alkaline battery.  
Cautions:  
• Always remove an old or weak bat-  
tery. Batteries can leak chemicals  
that can destroy electronic parts.  
• Dispose of old batteries promptly  
and properly. Do not burn or bury  
them.  
Note: The telephone operates normally  
during a power failure; however, the  
TAD cannot answer and record incom-  
ing calls without AC power.  
MOUNTING THE TAD  
Follow these steps to install the battery.  
You can place the TAD-759 on a desk,  
mount it on a standard wall plate, or  
mount it directly on a wall. Select a loca-  
tion that is near both a modular tele-  
phone line jack and an AC outlet.  
Warning: If the TAD’s modular line cord  
is connected to a phone line jack, dis-  
connect it before installing a battery.  
This reduces the risk of electric shock.  
Caution: Use only a fresh battery of the  
required size and recommended type.  
Notes:  
Your TAD-759 connects directly to a  
modular telephone line jack. If your  
telephone wiring does not have a  
modular jack, you can update it  
yourself using jacks and adapters  
available at your local RadioShack  
store, or have the telephone com-  
pany update it for you.  
1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to  
unlatch the battery compartment  
cover (as shown), then open the  
cover.  
• The USOC number of the jack to be  
installed is RJ11C (or RJ11W for a  
wall plate jack).  
2. Snap the battery’s terminals to the  
connector inside the compartment.  
Caution: The supplied AC adapter was  
designed specifically for your TAD-759.  
Use only the supplied adapter.  
3. Close the cover and press down on  
the latch to close it.  
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6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC  
outlet.  
On a Desk Top  
1. Plug one end of the supplied long  
modular cord into the TEL. LINE jack  
on the back of the base.  
_ _  
When you first connect power,  
flashes on the message counter as  
the TAD runs a self-test. The TAD  
TEL. LINE Jack  
beeps and  
appears when the  
00  
test is complete.  
On a Wall Plate or Wall  
Note: To mount the base directly on the  
wall, you need two screws (not supplied)  
with heads that fit into the keyhole slots  
on the bottom of the base. Drill two holes  
315/16 inches (100 mm) apart. Then thread a  
screw into each hole, letting the heads ex-  
tend about 3/16 inch (5 mm) from the wall.  
2. Plug the cord’s other end into a  
modular phone line jack.  
3. Plug one end of the supplied coiled  
handset cord into the jack at the left  
side of the base. Plug the other end  
into the handset’s jack.  
1. Snap the supplied mounting bracket  
into the slots on the bottom of the  
TAD as shown.  
4. Place the handset on the base.  
Note: Be sure the keyhole slots on  
the bracket and the TAD are aligned  
in the same direction.  
5. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s  
barrel plug into the AC 9V jack on  
the back of the base.  
2. Plug one end of the supplied short  
modular line cord into the TEL. LINE  
jack on the back of the TAD.  
AC 9V Jack  
TEL. LINE Jack  
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3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s  
barrel plug into the AC 9V jack on the  
back of the base.  
AC 9V Jack  
4.  
To mount the phone on a wall plate,  
plug the other end of the modular  
cord into the wall plate jack. Then,  
with the power cord hanging over  
the bracket, align the TAD’s keyhole  
slots with the wall plate studs and  
slide the TAD downward to secure it.  
5. Slide the handset clip out of its  
retaining slot, rotate it 180 , then  
°
slide it back into its slot.  
6. Plug one end of the supplied coiled  
handset cord into the jack at the left  
side of the base. Plug the other end  
into the handset’s jack.  
7. Place the handset on the base.  
8. Plug the adapter into a standard AC  
outlet.  
_ _  
When you first connect power,  
To mount the phone directly on a  
flashes on the message counter as  
the TAD runs a self-test. The TAD  
with the power cord and the  
wall,  
modular cord hanging over the  
bracket, align the TAD’s keyhole  
slots with the screws and slide the  
TAD downward to secure it.  
beeps and  
appears when the  
00  
test is complete.  
SETTING THE DIALING  
MODE  
Set PULSE/TONE for the type of service  
you have. If you are not sure which type  
you have, follow these steps.  
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1. Set PULSE/TONE on the back of the  
1. Hold down SET until the TAD beeps.  
TAD to TONE.  
The TAD announces, “Sunday,” and  
appears on the display.  
01  
2. Lift the handset and listen for a dial  
tone.  
Note: If necessary, adjust VOLUME  
on the right side of the TAD to the  
desired listening level.  
3. Press any number except 0.  
Note: If your phone system requires  
that you dial an access code (9, for  
example) before you dial an outside  
number, do not dial the access code  
either.  
If the dial tone stops, you have touch-  
tone service. Leave PULSE/TONE set to  
TONE.  
2. To change the day, repeatedly press  
SKIP to move backward or REPEAT  
to move forward until the TAD  
announces the desired day.  
If the dial tone continues, you have  
pulse service. Set PULSE/TONE to  
PULSE.  
SETTING THE DAY AND  
TIME  
3. Press STOP. The TAD shows the cur-  
rently set hour and announces “AM”  
or “PM.”  
The TAD-759 records the day and time  
each memo and message is recorded.  
Follow these steps to set the day and  
time.  
Note: If you do not complete each step  
within 8 seconds, the TAD sounds three  
beeps and exits. Start again at Step 1.  
4. To change the hour, repeatedly  
press SKIP or REPEAT.  
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5. Press STOP. The TAD shows the cur-  
rently set minute.  
6. To change the minutes, repeatedly  
press SKIP or REPEAT.  
7. Press STOP. The TAD announces  
the day and time.  
To check the current day and time at  
any time, press SET.  
SETTING THE NUMBER  
OF RINGS  
Set the ring select switch on the back of  
the TAD to 4, 7, or TS to set how long  
the TAD waits before it answers a call (4  
rings, 7 rings, or toll-saver).  
If you plan to check your messages by  
long distance, set the ring select switch  
to TS (see “Using Toll-Saver” on  
Page 18).  
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TELEPHONE OPERATION  
Place and answer phone calls with the  
TAD-759 as you would with any stan-  
dard phone.  
ADJUSTING THE  
HANDSET’S VOLUME  
The TAD-759 has three volume levels.  
To adjust the volume you hear through  
the handset, slide HANDSET VOLUME HI/  
MED/LO to the desired volume during a  
call.  
SETTING THE RINGER’S  
VOLUME  
To change the ringer’s volume, set the  
ringer volume switch on the back of the  
base to LO for a normal ringer volume,  
or HI for a louder ring.  
USING FLASH  
Use FLASH to perform the switchhook  
operation for special services, such as  
Call Waiting.  
If you do not want the ringer to sound,  
set the ringer volume switch to OFF. You  
can still make calls with the ringer off,  
and you can answer calls if you hear an-  
other phone on the same line ring.  
USING REDIAL  
To quickly dial the last number dialed, lift  
the handset and press REDIAL.  
For example, if you have Call Waiting,  
press FLASH to take an incoming call  
without disconnecting the current call.  
Press FLASH again to return to the first  
call.  
Note: If you do not have special phone  
services, pressing FLASH might discon-  
nect the current call.  
Note: The redial memory stores 31 tone  
digits or 32 pulse digits.  
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in the indirect memory locations, then  
quickly call each number with a few key  
presses.  
USING PRIVACY  
To talk to someone else in the room  
without the person on the other end of  
the phone line hearing you, hold down  
PRIVACY. Release it to resume your  
telephone conversation.  
Each memory location can store up to  
15 tone digits or 16 pulse digits.  
Storing Numbers in Memory  
Note: You will hear a dial tone during  
most steps of this procedure. The phone  
does not actually dial the number as you  
store it, but you might also hear a busy  
tone or recorded operator’s voice after a  
few seconds. This is normal.  
USING TONE SERVICES  
ON A PULSE LINE  
1. Lift the handset.  
If you have pulse service, you can still  
use special services that require tone  
signals, such as bank-by-phone, by fol-  
lowing these steps.  
2. Press STORE.  
1. Be sure PULSE/TONE is set to  
PULSE.  
3. Enter the phone number you want to  
store.  
2. Dial the service’s main number.  
3. When the service answers, set  
PULSE/TONE to TONE. Any addi-  
tional numbers dialed are sent as  
tone signals.  
Notes: If you make a mistake, hold  
down the switchhook for a few sec-  
onds, then release it and start over  
at Step 2.  
4. When you complete the call, set  
4. Select the memory location for the  
number.  
PULSE/TONE back to PULSE.  
MEMORY DIALING  
You can store emergency phone num-  
bers or the phone numbers you call  
most frequently in the three priority  
memory locations for one-touch dialing.  
You can store 10 more phone numbers  
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• For a priority memory location,  
Testing Stored Emergency  
Numbers  
press P1, P2, or P3.  
• For an indirect memory location,  
press MEMORY, then enter a two-  
digit memory location number  
(01–10).  
If you store an emergency service’s  
number (police department, fire depart-  
ment, ambulance) and you want to test  
the stored number, make the test call  
during the late evening or early morning  
hours to avoid peak demand periods.  
Remain on the line to explain the reason  
for your call.  
5. To keep a record of each stored  
number, use a straightened paper  
clip to remove the plastic cover on  
the memory index card on the lower  
left of the base and write the name  
on the card. Use a pencil in case  
you want to change it later.  
Chain-Dialing Special Service  
Numbers  
For quick recall of numbers for special  
services (such as alternate long-dis-  
tance or bank-by-phone), you can store  
each group of numbers in its own mem-  
ory location.  
When calling special services, dial the  
service’s main number first. At the ap-  
propriate place in the call, dial the ap-  
propriate memory number for the  
additional numbers you want to send  
(see “Dialing a Stored Number” on  
Page 13).  
6. Repeat Steps 3–5 (without hanging  
up) to store more numbers. Then  
hang up the handset when you fin-  
ish.  
Dialing a Stored Number  
To dial a priority memory number, lift the  
handset and press P1, P2, or P3.  
To dial an indirect memory number, lift  
the handset and press MEMORY. Then  
press the keys for the two-digit memory  
location number for the number you  
want to call.  
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TAD OPERATION  
RECORDING THE  
OUTGOING MESSAGE  
ADJUSTING THE TAD’S  
VOLUME  
Before you can set the TAD to answer  
calls, you must record an outgoing mes-  
sage (OGM). This is what the caller  
hears when the TAD answers a call. The  
outgoing message can be up to 60 sec-  
onds long.  
To adjust the TAD’s volume, rotate VOL-  
UME on the right side of the TAD.  
Hint: Do not tell callers that you are not  
home. Instead, say that you cannot  
come to the phone right now.  
SETTING THE TAD TO  
ANSWER CALLS  
Note: If memory is full (  
appears)  
FL  
when you attempt to record an outgoing  
message, the TAD announces, “Memory  
is full.”  
To set the TAD to answer calls, press  
ANSWER. The TAD announces, “Answer  
on,” and the ANSWER indicator appears  
in the message counter window.  
1. Hold down ANNOUNCE. The TAD  
beeps, and the display begins  
counting down from 60 seconds.  
Note: If no outgoing message is record-  
ed, the TAD says, “Answer off, no an-  
nouncement.” Record an outgoing  
message.  
2. Speak your message in a normal  
voice about 8 inches from the front  
of the TAD.  
3. When you finish, release AN-  
NOUNCE. The TAD plays back the  
outgoing message so you can check  
it.  
To set the TAD to not answer calls,  
press ANSWER again. The TAD says  
“Answer off,” and the ANSWER indica-  
tor turns off.  
To hear your outgoing message at any  
time, press ANNOUNCE. To change your  
outgoing message, repeat Steps 1–3.  
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Note: If you pick up the phone just as  
the TAD answers, the TAD might not  
stop playing the outgoing message. If  
this happens, press STOP.  
RECORDING INCOMING  
MESSAGES  
The maximum length for each incoming  
message is 60 seconds. If a recording  
reaches 55 seconds, the TAD beeps  
once to notify the caller that time will be  
up soon. If a recording reaches 60 sec-  
onds, the TAD beeps three times, then  
disconnects.  
PLAYING MESSAGES  
The message counter shows the total  
number of messages, both old (ones  
you have listened to and saved) and  
new.  
The TAD stops recording and resets to  
answer the next call when:  
If there are new messages, the mes-  
sage counter flashes until all the new  
messages have been played.  
• the caller hangs up  
• there are more than 8 seconds of  
silence  
To play only new messages, hold down  
PLAY for about 2 seconds. If there are  
no new messages stored, the TAD says,  
“No new message.” If there are no mes-  
sages stored, the TAD says, “No mes-  
sage.”  
• you pick up any phone on the same  
line as the TAD  
Note: To bypass the outgoing message,  
tell the caller to press when the mes-  
sage begins. The TAD beeps once, and  
begins recording.  
SCREENING CALLS  
To screen calls, let the TAD answer,  
then listen to the caller’s message  
through the TAD’s speaker.  
To play all messages, press PLAY. The  
TAD announces the number of messag-  
es recorded. Before playing each mes-  
sage, the TAD tells you the message’s  
number and the day and time the mes-  
sage was recorded.  
If you do not want to take the call, simply  
let the TAD finish recording the caller’s  
message.  
If you decide to answer the call, pick up  
this phone or any phone on the same  
phone line as the TAD. The TAD stops  
recording and resets to answer the next  
call.  
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After all messages play, the TAD says,  
“End of messages.”  
resets to answer calls. The total number  
of messages appears.  
To replay a message while you are lis-  
tening to it, press REPEAT. The current  
message replays from the beginning.  
To stop playing messages, press STOP  
twice quickly. The TAD beeps and stops  
playback and resets to answer calls.  
To return to the previous message, hold  
down REPEAT until its number appears.  
To hear earlier messages, repeat the  
procedure.  
DELETING MESSAGES  
To delete a specific message, press DE-  
LETE while the message is playing. The  
TAD beeps, then plays the next mes-  
sage.  
To skip to the next message, press  
SKIP. The next message plays.  
To pause a message, press STOP.  
(pause) appears. Press STOP again to  
resume playing messages.  
To delete all messages, stop playback,  
then hold down DELETE until the TAD  
beeps. The TAD erases all the messag-  
es you have listened to, and the number  
of remaining messages appears.  
PA  
The TAD-759 does not delete new mes-  
sages. If you have  
new messages,  
only  
the TAD announces “New messages”  
when you hold down DELETE.  
Note: If you do not resume playing mes-  
sages within 60 seconds, the TAD  
beeps three times, stops playback, and  
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Notes:  
• Be sure to set each digit within 8  
RECORDING A MEMO  
A memo is a message you can record at  
the TAD, without having to call in on the  
phone. The TAD-759 can record a  
memo of up to 60 seconds long.  
seconds. Otherwise, you must start  
over at Step 1.  
• If AC power fails and the backup  
battery becomes weak, the remote  
operation security code automati-  
cally resets to 759.  
To record a memo, hold down MEMO.  
The TAD beeps, and the display begins  
counting down from 60 seconds. Speak  
in a normal voice about 8 inches from  
the front of the TAD. When you finish,  
release MEMO.  
1. Hold down CODE for about 2 sec-  
onds. The TAD beeps, and the first  
digit of the preset code flashes on  
the display.  
The memo is stored with the incoming  
messages. To hear the memo, simply  
play back your messages.  
2. Press SKIP or REPEAT to set the first  
digit, then press STOP. The TAD  
beeps, and the second digit appears  
and flashes.  
Note: If the TAD’s memory is full (  
FL  
and the number of messages alternately  
appear on the display), you must erase  
some messages before you can record  
a memo.  
3. Press SKIP or REPEAT to set the  
second digit, then press STOP. The  
TAD beeps, and the third digit  
appears and flashes.  
CHANGING THE REMOTE  
OPERATION SECURITY  
CODE  
4. Press SKIP or REPEAT to set the  
third digit, then press STOP. The TAD  
beeps and shows the new security  
code in sequence.  
The TAD-759’s remote operation securi-  
ty code is preset to 759. Follow these  
steps to change the code.  
To see the currently set code at any  
time, press CODE.  
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REMOTE OPERATION  
While you are away from your home or  
office, you can use a touch-tone phone  
or a pulse (rotary) phone with a pocket  
tone dialer (available at your local Ra-  
dioShack store) to enter your remote op-  
eration security code and do any of the  
following:  
USING REMOTE  
COMMANDS  
Follow these steps to operate the TAD  
from a touch-tone phone or a pulse (ro-  
tary) phone with a pocket tone dialer.  
1. Dial your phone number.  
• set the TAD to answer or not answer  
calls  
2. When the TAD answers, enter your  
remote operation security code. The  
TAD beeps once to confirm that you  
entered the correct code.  
• listen to your messages  
• record a new announcement  
• delete messages  
Notes:  
• monitor the room where the TAD is  
located  
• If you do not enter each digit of  
the security code within 8 sec-  
onds, the TAD hangs up.  
Note: You cannot remotely operate the  
TAD from another phone on the same  
line as your TAD-759.  
• Even if the TAD is not set to  
answer calls, it will answer after  
about 60 seconds.  
3. Enter a remote command (see  
“Remote Commands” on Page 19).  
USING TOLL-SAVER  
4. When you finish, simply hang up.  
If the ring select switch is set to TS (toll-  
saver, see “Setting the Number of  
Rings” on Page 10) the TAD answers af-  
ter two rings if you have new messages.  
If there are no new messages, the TAD  
waits for four rings before it answers.  
This gives you time to hang up before  
the TAD answers so you can avoid un-  
necessary long-distance charges.  
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After you press 4 or 5 to play messages,  
you can:  
Remote Commands  
Press:  
0
To:  
Press:  
6
To:  
Stop playback, recording,  
and room monitoring.  
Delete the current mes-  
sage.  
1
2
3
Play the outgoing mes-  
sage.  
7
8
9
0
Replay the previous mes-  
sage.  
Record a new outgoing  
message.  
Replay the current mes-  
sage.  
Monitor the room where  
the TAD is located for 30  
seconds.  
Skip forward to the next  
message.  
Stop message play.  
4
5
6
Play all messages.  
Play only new messages.  
Delete messages. (The  
TAD will not delete mes-  
sages that have not been  
played.)  
#
Set the TAD to answer or  
not answer calls.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-759, but if you do, the fol-  
lowing suggestions might help.  
Problem  
Suggestion  
There is no dial tone.  
Check all phone line connections, including the  
handset cord.  
The incoming message is  
incomplete.  
Be sure the TAD’s memory is not full.  
The caller’s message was longer than 60 seconds.  
The caller was silent for more than 8 seconds.  
flashes on the message The backup battery is weak. Replace the battery  
Lo  
counter.  
(see “Installing a Backup Battery” on Page 6).  
Make sure the TAD is set to answer calls.  
Check all phone line connections.  
TAD does not answer calls.  
Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.  
TAD does not record callers’ Memory may be full (  
appears). Delete some of  
FL  
messages.  
your messages.  
No messages appear on the This could be caused by a power failure. Reset the  
message counter.  
TAD by removing the AC adapter and the battery  
from the TAD, then reconnect the adapter and rein-  
stall the battery.  
The TAD does not respond  
to the remote operation  
security code.  
Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD is a  
touch-tone phone. (If it is not, you can use a  
pocket tone dialer to enter the code and com-  
mands.)  
Make sure the remote operation security code you  
entered is correct. Try entering the default code of  
759. The TAD may have reset to the default code  
because of a power failure.  
Re-enter your security code, pressing each button  
for 2 seconds.  
If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. 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 TAD-759 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your RadioShack TAD-759 Digital Answering System is an example of superior de-  
sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your TAD so  
you can enjoy it for years.  
Keep the TAD dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might  
contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.  
Use and store the TAD only in normal temperature environments. Tem-  
perature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage  
batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.  
Keep the TAD away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature  
wear of parts.  
Handle the TAD gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit  
boards and cases and can cause the TAD to work improperly.  
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.  
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your TAD’s electronic parts.  
Wipe the TAD with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do  
not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to  
clean the TAD.  
Modifying or tampering with the TAD’s internal components can cause a malfunction  
and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your  
TAD is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assis-  
tance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can ask you  
to disconnect your TAD until you have resolved the problem.  
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO  
KNOW  
LIGHTNING  
Your TAD has built-in protection circuits  
to reduce the risk of damage from surg-  
es in telephone and power line current.  
These protection circuits meet or ex-  
ceed the FCC requirements. However,  
lightning striking the telephone or power  
lines can damage your TAD.  
In the unlikely event that your TAD caus-  
es problems on the telephone line, the  
telephone company attempts to notify  
you in advance. If advance notice is not  
practical, the telephone company noti-  
fies you as soon as possible and advis-  
es you of your right to file a complaint  
with the FCC.  
Lightning damage is not common. Nev-  
ertheless, if you live in an area that has  
severe electrical storms, we suggest  
that you unplug the TAD during storms  
to reduce the possibility of damage.  
Also, the telephone company can make  
changes to its lines, equipment, opera-  
tions, or procedures that could affect the  
operation of this TAD. The telephone  
company notifies you of these changes  
in advance so you can take the neces-  
sary steps to prevent interruption of your  
telephone services.  
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NOTES  
23  
 
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. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra-  
dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING  
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED  
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED  
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-  
SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY  
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-  
MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-  
CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS  
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-  
TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE  
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-  
cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack  
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-  
less 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; or (c) refund the purchase  
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-  
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of  
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the  
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the  
expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,  
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or  
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs  
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as  
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs  
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
We Service What We Sell  
04/99  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
10A99  
Printed in China  
 

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