A
Cat. No. 43-729
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-729
900 MHz Digital Caller ID Call Waiting
Cordless Speakerphone
with Digital Answerer
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Security Access-Protection Code —
helps prevent other cordless phone us-
ers from using your phone line.
TELEPHONE FEATURES
30-Number Memory Dialing — lets you
store 30 numbers in memory (20 in the
handset, 10 in the base) for easy dialing.
Long Battery Life — the supplied bat-
tery pack (when fully charged) provides
about 7 hours of talk time or 7 days of
standby time.
Dual Keypad — a full set of keys on
both the handset and base let you use
either keypad to make and answer calls
or program the phone’s features.
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.
Headset Jack — lets you connect an
optional headset for handsfree conve-
nience.
Redial — lets you quickly redial any of
the last three numbers dialed on the
handset. You can also redial the last
number you dialed on the base.
Volume Controls — let you adjust the
volume you hear through the handset
and speakerphone.
Ringer Volume Control — lets you se-
lect from four ringer tone/volume set-
tings on the handset.
Auto Talk — you can set the phone so
you can answer a call simply by lifting
the handset from the base.
Caller ID Memory — stores up to 50
Caller ID records.
Any Key Answer — you can set the
phone so you can press any key to an-
swer a call when the handset is away
from the base.
3-Line Liquid Crystal Display — lets
you view an entire Caller ID record on
one screen.
Hearing-Aid Compatibility — lets you
use your phone with hearing aids that
have a T (telephone) switch.
Two-Way Intercom/Paging System —
lets you send a signal from the base to
the handset, or from the handset to the
base, to page someone or locate the
handset when it is away from the base.
If someone answers, you can use the
TAD-729 as an intercom.
Facedown or Faceup Handset Charg-
ing — you can charge the handset on
the base facedown or faceup.
30 Channels — automatically selects a
clear channel when you make or answer
a call. You can also manually change
channels during a call.
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Wall Mountable — you can mount the
TAD-729 on the wall to save space on
your desk top.
Phone Pick-Up Detection — stops re-
cording when you pick up any phone on
the same line as the TAD, and resets to
answer the next call.
Adjustable Ring Number — lets you
set the TAD to answer after three or five
rings.
TAD FEATURES
Day/Time Stamp — records the day
and time each message was recorded.
Toll-Saver — lets you avoid unneces-
sary charges when you call by long dis-
tance to check your messages.
Remote Operation — lets you operate
your TAD from a touch-tone phone (or
from a rotary phone with a pocket tone
dialer).
Digital Volume Control — lets you pre-
cisely adjust the speakerphone and
message playback.
Two Prerecorded Messages — gives
you the option of using one of two pre-
recorded outgoing messages or record-
ing your own.
IMPORTANT CALLER ID
INFORMATION
Announcement Only — lets you play
an announcement for callers to hear,
without recording their messages.
To use the phone’s Caller ID and Caller
ID with Call Waiting features, you must
be in an area where those services are
available and you must subscribe to
those services through your local phone
company.
Message Counter — shows the num-
ber of messages the TAD has recorded.
Programmable PIN — lets you set a
two-digit personal identification number
(PIN) for secure remote operation.
Where Caller ID is offered, one or more
options are generally available:
• caller’s number only
• caller’s name only
Call Screening — lets you listen as a
caller leaves a message so you can de-
cide whether or not to answer the call.
• caller’s name and number
Memo Recording — lets you leave
messages for yourself or others in your
home or office. You can also record your
phone conversation.
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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
FCC STATEMENT
Your TAD-729 complies with Part 68 of
FCC Rules. You must, upon request,
provide the FCC registration number
and the REN to your phone company.
These numbers are on the bottom of the
base.
We have designed your phone to con-
form to federal regulations, and you can
connect it to most telephone lines. How-
ever, each device that you connect to
the phone line draws power from the
phone line. We refer to this power draw
as the device’s ringer equivalence num-
ber, or REN. The REN is on the bottom
of the base. If you are using more than
one phone or other device on the line,
add up all the RENs. If the total is more
than five (three in rural areas), your
phones might not ring. If ringer operation
is impaired, remove a device from the
line.
You must not connect your phone to any
of the following:
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone systems
Note: Your telephone operates on stan-
dard radio frequencies, as allocated by
the FCC. Even though the security ac-
cess-protection code prevents unautho-
rized use of your phone line, it is
possible for other radio units operating
on similar frequencies within a certain
area to unintentionally intercept your
conversations and/or cause interfer-
ence. This lack of privacy can occur with
any cordless phone.
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CONTENTS
Preparation .............................................................................................................. 8
Mounting the Phone ........................................................................................... 8
On a Desk Top ............................................................................................. 8
On a Wall Plate or Wall ................................................................................ 9
Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 10
Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 11
Turning the Base’s Ringer Off and On .............................................................. 12
Setting the Ringer Tone/Volume ....................................................................... 12
Setting the Number of Rings ............................................................................ 13
Setting the Day/Time ........................................................................................ 13
Setting Auto Talk ............................................................................................... 14
Turning Call Waiting/Caller ID On/Off ............................................................... 14
Storing Your Area Code .................................................................................... 14
Telephone Operation ............................................................................................ 16
Making and Receiving a Call ............................................................................ 16
Using the Handset ..................................................................................... 16
Using the Speakerphone ........................................................................... 16
Adjusting the Handset Volume ......................................................................... 17
Selecting the Channel ...................................................................................... 17
Using Mute ....................................................................................................... 17
Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone ....................................... 17
Using Both the Handset and Speakerphone .................................................... 17
Using Flash ....................................................................................................... 18
Using Redial ..................................................................................................... 18
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 18
Using Page/Intercom ........................................................................................ 19
Transferring a Call Between the Handset and Base ......................................... 19
Using a Headset ............................................................................................... 20
Memory Dialing ..................................................................................................... 21
Storing a Number in Memory ............................................................................ 21
In the Handset ............................................................................................ 21
In the Base ................................................................................................. 22
Editing or Deleting a Number in the Handset’s Memory ................................... 23
Entering a Pause .............................................................................................. 23
Reviewing Memory Numbers (Handset Only) .................................................. 23
Dialing a Memory Number ................................................................................ 24
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ....................................................................... 24
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 24
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Caller ID Operation (Handset Only) ..................................................................... 25
Reviewing Caller ID Records ........................................................................... 25
Caller ID Messages .......................................................................................... 25
Dialing Numbers from a Caller ID Record ........................................................ 26
Storing a Caller ID Record to Memory ............................................................. 26
Deleting Caller ID Records ............................................................................... 26
TAD Operation ....................................................................................................... 28
Selecting the Outgoing Message ..................................................................... 28
Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message ....................................................... 28
Setting the Record Time ................................................................................... 28
Setting the TAD to Answer Calls ...................................................................... 29
Screening Calls ................................................................................................ 29
Recording Incoming Messages ........................................................................ 29
Recording a Memo ........................................................................................... 29
Recording a Conversation ................................................................................ 30
Playing Messages ............................................................................................ 30
Adjusting the TAD’s Volume ............................................................................. 31
Deleting Messages ........................................................................................... 31
Setting the Remote Operation PIN ................................................................... 31
Remote Operation ................................................................................................. 32
Using the Toll-Saver ......................................................................................... 32
Using Remote Commands ............................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 34
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 36
Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................................................. 37
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 38
Lightning ........................................................................................................... 38
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PREPARATION
On a Desk Top
MOUNTING THE PHONE
1. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the TEL LINE jack
on the back of the base.
You can place the TAD-729’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:
• near an AC outlet
• near a modular telephone line jack
• out of the way of normal activities
• away from electrical machinery,
electrical appliances, metal walls or
filing cabinets, wireless intercoms,
alarms, and room monitors
2. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular telephone line jack.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack on
the back of the base.
• away from other cordless phones
The base’s location affects the phone’s
range. If you have a choice of several lo-
cations, try each to see which provides
the best performance.
Caution: The supplied RadioShack
adapter was designed specifically for
your TAD-729. Use only the supplied
adapter.
4. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot on the bottom of
the base.
Notes:
• Your telephone connects directly to
a modular telephone line jack. If
your phone line jack is not a modu-
lar jack, you can update the wiring
yourself, using jacks and adapters
available at your local RadioShack
store. Or, you can let the phone
company update the wiring for you.
5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
• The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ11C (RJ11W for a wall
plate).
6. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical
position.
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5. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into the wall plate jack, then align
the bracket’s keyhole slots with the
wall plate studs and slide the base
downward to secure it.
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
bracket’s latches and insert them
into the lower slots.
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
7. Press and lift out the handset
holder, flip it over as shown, then
snap it back into place so it holds
the handset.
2. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the TEL LINE jack
on the back of the base as in Step 1
of “On a Desk Top” on Page 8.
Handset Holder
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC IN 9V jack as
in Step 3 of “On a Desk Top” on
Page 8.
4. Route the adapter and modular
cords through the grooves on the
bracket.
8. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical
position.
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Note: To mount the TAD directly on a
wall, you need two screws (not supplied)
with heads that fit into the keyhole slots
on the bottom of the base. Follow the
steps under “On a Wall Plate or Wall” on
Page 9, then apply these additional in-
structions for placement on a wall.
CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK
The TAD-729 comes with a recharge-
able nickel-cadmium battery pack in-
stalled in the handset, but not
connected. Before using your phone,
you must connect the battery pack, then
charge it for about 24 hours.
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1. Drill two holes 3 /16
inches (100 mm)
apart. Then thread
a screw into each
hole, letting the
heads extend about
1. Press down and slide off the battery
pack compartment cover.
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/16 inch (8 mm)
from the wall.
2. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the TEL LINE jack
at the back of the base.
3. Align the bracket’s keyhole slots
with the mounting screws and slide
the base downward to secure it.
2. Lift the battery pack out of the com-
partment. Plug the battery pack’s
connector into the socket in the
compartment. The connector fits
only one way.
3. Put the battery pack in the compart-
ment.
4. Replace the cover.
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.
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Recharge the battery pack when Low
Batteryflashes on the display.
• If the battery pack becomes weak
during a call, the handset beeps
every 3 seconds and Low Bat-
tery flashes. When this happens,
you cannot make another call on the
phone until you recharge the battery
pack.
Important: Be sure the battery pack is
properly connected before you try to
charge it. The CHARGE/IN USE indica-
tor lights when the handset is on the
base, even if the battery pack is not con-
nected.
• About once a month, fully discharge
the battery pack by keeping the
handset off the base until Low
Battery flashes. Otherwise, the
battery pack loses its ability to fully
recharge.
Notes:
• When you first use the phone after
charging or recharging the battery
pack, the phone might not work and
you might hear a five-beep error sig-
nal. If this happens, return the hand-
set to the base for about 5 seconds.
This resets the security access-pro-
tection code.
• If the battery pack is completely dis-
charged or the base loses power
while the handset is away from it,
place the handset on the base to
reset the security access-protection
code. If it was the handset that lost
power, recharge the battery pack.
• Using a pencil eraser, clean the
charging contacts on the handset
and the base about once a month.
• The supplied battery pack should
last about a year. When it loses its
ability to fully recharge, order a
replacement battery pack through
your local RadioShack store (see
“Replacing the Battery Pack” on
Page 37).
SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
• If the display is blank and the phone
does not work, recharge the battery
pack. (The battery power might be
too low to light the display.)
Set DIAL MODE on the back of the base
for the type of service you have. If you
are not sure which type you have, after
you charge the handset battery pack, do
this simple test.
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1. Set DIAL MODE to T (tone).
phone. Telephones on the same line
(and the TAD's handset if it is away from
the base) still ring when there is an in-
coming call.
DIAL MODE
To turn on the base’s ringer, set RINGER
to ON.
2. Lift the handset and listen for a dial
tone.
SETTING THE RINGER
TONE/VOLUME
3. Press any number other than 0.
You can select one of four different ring-
er tone/volume settings while the phone
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.
is not in the talk mode. Press or
to
increase or decrease to the ringer level
setting.
If the dial tone stops, you have
touch-tone service. Leave DIAL
MODE set to T. If the dial tone contin-
ues, you have pulse service. Set
DIAL MODE to P (pulse).
4. Press TALK or place the handset on
the base to hang up.
Repeatedly press or
until you hear
the desired ringer setting. Each time you
press or , the ringer changes and
the display shows Ringer A High,
Ringer A Low, Ringer B High, or
RingerBLow.
TURNING THE BASE’S
RINGER OFF AND ON
RINGER
Note: Pressing
when the display
shows RingerAHighor when the
display shows RingerBLowdoes not
change the setting. Press the other but-
ton to change the setting.
To turn off the base’s ringer, set RINGER
on the back of the base to OFF. You can
still make or receive calls using this
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ward or REPEAT to move backward.
To set the correct day of the week
when it displays, press CLOCK.
SETTING THE NUMBER
OF RINGS
CLOCK
Set RING TIME on the side of the base to
3, 5, or T/S to select how long the TAD
waits to answer a call (3 rings, 5 rings,
or toll-saver).
REPEAT
SKIP
3. The TAD announces the hour. To
change the hour, repeatedly press
SKIP or REPEAT. To set the correct
hour when it displays, press CLOCK.
RING TIME
Note: If you plan to check messages by
long distance, set RING TIME to toll-sav-
er (see “Using the Toll-Saver” on
Page 32).
4. The TAD announces the minutes. To
change the minutes, repeatedly
press SKIP or REPEAT. To set the
correct minutes when they display,
press CLOCK.
SETTING THE DAY/TIME
The TAD announces “AM” or “PM,”
and Aor Pappears. Press SKIP or
REPEAT to change this setting.
Press CLOCK again to set “AM” or
“PM.” The TAD beeps and
announces the day and time.
You must set the day of the week and
time so the TAD can record the correct
day and time of each message.
Note: Enter each key press within about
2 minutes. Otherwise, the TAD exits the
time setting process and you must begin
again with Step 1.
5. To check the day and time press
CLOCK. The TAD announces the
currently set day and time.
1. Hold down CLOCK until the TAD
beeps. The TAD announces the cur-
rently set day and displays the day’s
number (0 for Sunday, 1 for Mon-
day, and so on).
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.
2. To change the day of the week,
repeatedly press SKIP to move for-
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Follow these steps to turn the Caller ID/
Call Waiting feature on or off.
SETTING AUTO TALK
Your phone is preset so you must press
TALK to answer a call. With auto talk
turned on, you can answer a call by just
lifting the handset from the base, or, if
the handset is away from the base, by
pressing any key.
1. Lift the handset and hold down
CALL ID until Caller ID Setup
appears on the display with Auto
Talkselected.
2. Press 2 or
to select CIDCW
(Caller ID/Call Waiting).
Follow these steps to turn auto talk on or
off.
3. Press SELECT to change the Caller
ID/Call Waiting setting. On or Off
appears indicating the selected set-
ting.
1. Lift the handset and hold down
CALL ID until Caller ID Setup
appears on the display with Auto
Talkselected.
4. Press CALL ID then return the hand-
set to the base to store the new set-
ting.
CALL ID
SELECT
STORING YOUR AREA
CODE
To quickly dial a number from a Caller
ID record (see “Dialing Numbers from a
Caller ID Record” on Page 26) or to cor-
rectly store a number from a record into
a memory dialing location (see “Storing
a Caller ID Record to Memory” on
Page 26), you must store your local area
code in the TAD-729’s memory. Then,
when you dial from a Caller ID record,
the TAD-729 skips the area code if it
matches the one you stored.
2. Press SELECT to change the auto
talk setting. Onor Offappears indi-
cating the selected setting.
3. To clear the display when you finish,
press CALL ID or return the handset
to the base.
TURNING CALL WAITING/
CALLER ID ON/OFF
Follow these steps to store your area
code.
If you have Call Waiting with Caller ID
service, you can set the TAD-729 to
show Caller ID information for an incom-
ing call even while you are already on
the phone.
1. Lift the handset and hold down
CALL ID until Caller ID Setup
appears on the display with Auto
Talkselected.
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2. Press 3 (or twice) to select Area
Code.
3. Press SELECT, then enter your 3-
digit area code. If you make a mis-
take, repeatedly press or
to
move the cursor over the incorrect
digit, then enter the correct number.
Note: If an area code is already
stored, it appears on the display. To
delete the area code, press DEL/CH
three times. Then enter your area
code.
4. Press SELECT to store the area
code, then press CALL ID or return
the handset to the base to clear the
display.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
Note: To use the speakerphone, you
must use the base keypad; to use the
handset, you must use the handset key-
pad.
To answer a call, lift the handset from
the base and press TALK. If auto talk is
on, just lift the handset from the base or
press any key to answer a call.
To end a call, place the handset on the
base or press TALK.
MAKING AND RECEIVING
A CALL
Using the Speakerphone
Using the Handset
To make or answer a call using the
speakerphone, simply press SPEAKER.
The SPKR/MUTE indicator lights. Use
the base’s keypad to dial the desired
number.
To make a call, lift the handset and
press TALK. TALK appears on the
handset's display and the CHARGE/IN
USE indicator on the base light. Dial the
number. You see the number as you di-
al, then (after a few seconds) the call’s
elapsed time.
TALK
VOL
SPEAKER
To adjust the speakerphone’s volume,
repeatedly press VOL . or . on the
base. The volume setting from 1 (low-
est) to 10(highest) appears in the mes-
sage counter window.
Note: You can also dial the number be-
fore you press TALK. If you make a mis-
take, repeatedly press DEL/CH to erase
up to the wrong entry, then enter the
correct number. You can also press and
hold DEL/CH for more than one second
to delete the entire number.
To end a speakerphone call, press
SPEAKER again. The SPKR/MUTE indi-
cator turns off.
DEL/CH
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ADJUSTING THE
HANDSET VOLUME
To adjust the volume you hear through
the handset during a call, press to in-
crease or
to decrease the volume.
The display shows VolumeMaximum,
Volume High, Volume Medium, or
VolumeLow.
MUTE
Press MUTE again to resume your
phone conversation.
Note: When you press while the vol-
ume is maximum or while the volume
is low, the setting does not change.
SWITCHING BETWEEN
THE HANDSET AND
SPEAKERPHONE
SELECTING THE
CHANNEL
To switch to the speakerphone while
you are using the handset, press
SPEAKER on the base. When you hear
the conversation on the speakerphone,
press TALK on the handset.
The phone scans 30 channels (frequen-
cy pairs used between the base and the
handset) and automatically selects a
clear channel each time you make or re-
ceive a call. If you hear other conversa-
tions or excessive noise during a call,
press DEL/CH to select a different chan-
nel. The display shows Scanning.
To switch to the handset while you are
using the speakerphone, lift the handset
off the base. If the handset is away from
the base, press TALK, then press
SPEAKER.
Note: If the handset is too far from the
base, the channel might not change.
Move closer to the base and try again.
USING BOTH THE
HANDSET AND
SPEAKERPHONE
USING MUTE
To talk to someone in the room while us-
ing the speakerphone without the per-
son on the other end of the phone line
hearing your conversation, press MUTE.
The SPKR/MUTE indicator flashes.
If someone else is using the speaker-
phone, press TALK on the handset to
join the conversation. If someone else is
using the handset, press SPEAKER on
the base to join the conversation.
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During the call, one person can hang up
and let the call continue at the other key-
pad. Or, both people can hang up to end
the call.
Note: If you hear a high-pitched noise
from the base’s speaker, the handset
and the base are too close together.
REDIAL/PAUSE
REDIAL
To dial the last number dialed on the
base, press SPEAKER, and, when you
hear the dial tone, press REDIAL on the
base. You can redial only the last num-
ber on the base.
USING FLASH
FLASH performs the electronic equiva-
lent of a switchhook operation for spe-
cial services, such as Call Waiting.
Notes:
• The redial memory is separate for
each keypad. You cannot redial a
number you dialed on the handset
keypad using REDIAL on the base,
and vice versa.
For example, if you have Call Waiting,
press FLASH to answer an incoming call
without disconnecting the current call.
Press FLASH again to return to the first
call.
• The redial memory holds up to 32
digits, so you can redial long-dis-
tance as well as local numbers.
Note: If you do not have any special
phone services, pressing FLASH might
disconnect the current call.
• The redial memory also holds pause
entries (see “Entering a Pause” on
Page 23).
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
FLASH
Some special services, such as bank-
by-phone, require tone signals. If you
have pulse service, you can still use
these special tone services by following
these steps.
USING REDIAL
To quickly dial any of the last three num-
bers dialed on the handset, lift the hand-
set and repeatedly press REDIAL/PAUSE
on the handset until the desired number
appears on the display. Then press
TALK.
1. Be sure DIAL MODE is set to P.
2. Dial the service’s main number.
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3. When the service answers, press
TONE ( ) on the handset. Any addi-
tional numbers you dial are sent as
tone signals.
To page the handset from the base,
press INTERCOM. The handset and
base ring. Press TALK or INTCM on the
handset to answer the page.
In either case, if the called party does
not answer within 1 minute, the paging
stops. Press INTCM or INTERCOM again
to re-start paging.
TONE
To end an intercom call, press TALK on
the handset, press SPEAKER on the
base, or hang up the handset.
4. When you hang up, the phone auto-
matically resets to pulse dialing.
If a call comes in during an intercom
conversation, only the base rings but
person at the handset can also hear the
ring through the intercom. Either person
can answer the call. Press TALK or
SPEAKER once to end the intercom call,
then press TALK or SPEAKER again to
answer the call.
USING PAGE/INTERCOM
You can use the TAD-729 as a two-way
pager and intercom between the base
and the handset. This is useful if the
handset is away from the base and you
want to locate it, or if you want to have a
conversation between someone with the
handset and someone at the base.
Note: The intercom does not operate if
the party being paged is already on a
call.
To page the base from the handset,
press INTCM. The base and handset
ring. Press SPEAKER or INTERCOM on
the base to answer the page.
TRANSFERRING A CALL
BETWEEN THE HANDSET
AND BASE
You can use the TAD-729's intercom
feature to transfer a call between the
handset and the base.
INTERCOM
INTCM
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To transfer a call from the handset to the
base, press INTCM. The call is placed on
hold. When the person at the base an-
swers, press TALK. The call is released
from hold and transferred to the base.
To bring the handset back into the con-
versation for a 3-way conference, press
TALK again.
Notes:
• Connecting a headset disconnects
the handset’s earpiece and micro-
phone.
•
or on the handset also controls
the connected headset’s volume.
• If you place the handset on the base
to recharge it while the headset is
connected, be sure the handset
seats properly.
To transfer a call from the base to the
handset, press INTERCOM. The call is
placed on hold. When the person with
the handset answers, press SPEAKER.
The call is released from hold and trans-
ferred to the handset. To bring the base
back into the conversation for a 3-way
conference, press SPEAKER again.
With a headset connected, you make or
answer calls as usual using the keys on
the handset. You can also make or an-
swer calls by pressing the SPEAKER
button located on the base.
You can use a handset holder (available
from your local RadioShack store) to
hang the handset on your belt for great-
er convenience.
USING A HEADSET
You can talk with hands-free conve-
nience using an optional headset that
3
has a /32-inch (2.5-mm) plug. Contact
When you finish using the headset, dis-
connect it from the handset and close
the rubber cover to protect the jack.
your local RadioShack store for a suit-
able headset.
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.
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MEMORY DIALING
You can store up to 20 numbers in the
handset’s memory and another 10 in the
base’s memory, then dial a stored num-
ber by pressing a memory location num-
ber. You can also store a name with
each number in the handset’s memory.
MEM
Each number you store can be up to 20
digits long, and each name can be up to
13 characters.
3. Select an empty memory location
(or the one you want to replace) by
using or to scroll through the list
or entering the location number (01–
20). Precede a single-digit number
with a 0 (01, for example).
You cannot dial a number stored in one
memory location (the base or the hand-
set) using the keypad on the other.
Note: If the phone sounds five quick
beeps, you have made an entry
error and the number was not
stored. Re-enter the location num-
ber correctly.
STORING A NAME AND
NUMBER IN MEMORY
Notes:
4. Press SELECT. Store Name
appears. If you do not want to enter
a name, skip to Step 6. <Memory
nn> appears as the name (nn is
the memory location number you
selected).
• An error tone sounds and the phone
exits the storing process if you wait
more than 20 seconds between key
presses.
• If you receive a call during memory
entry, the phone exits the storing
process.
5. To enter a name, use
or
to
select the characters and or to
move the cursor. Repeatedly press
to view the characters in alpha-
betical order. The display shows
uppercase letters first, then lower-
case letters, numbers, and special
characters. Press to view the
characters in reverse order. You can
In the Handset
1. Lift the handset.
2. Hold down MEM until Memory
Store and a list of memory loca-
tion numbers (and names, if any)
appears.
hold down
or
to scroll rapidly
through the characters.
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If you make a mistake, move the
cursor over the error, then enter the
correct character, or press DEL/CH
to delete a character. To delete all
the characters, hold down DEL/CH
for at least 1 second.
In the Base
1. Press MEMORY. The CHARGE/IN
USE indicator blinks.
6. Press SELECT. Store Number
appears.
7. Enter the phone number and any
tone or pause entries (see “Using
Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on
Page 18 and “Entering a Pause” on
Page 23).
MEMORY
2. Enter the phone number and any
tone or pause entries (see “Using
Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on
Page 18 and “Entering a Pause” on
Page 23).
8. Press SELECT. The phone beeps
and Memory n Stored appears.
After 2 seconds, Memory Store
appears. Repeat Steps 3–8 to store
more numbers.
3. Press MEMORY again, then enter
the memory location number (0–9)
where you want to store the number.
A tone sounds to indicate that the
number is stored.
9. When you finish, press MEM to exit
Memory Store.
Use the supplied memory directory
sticker to record your stored numbers.
Peel the backing from the sticker and at-
tach it to the base.
To clear a stored number, simply store a
new number in its place. Or, press MEM-
ORY twice. Then press the memory lo-
cation number (0–9) you want to clear. A
tone sounds.
To replace a stored number, store a new
one in its place.
Use the supplied memory directory
sticker to record your stored numbers.
Peel the backing from the sticker and at-
tach it to the base.
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store the access code with the phone
number. However, you should also store
a pause after the access code to allow
the outside line time to connect.
EDITING OR DELETING A
NUMBER IN THE
HANDSET’S MEMORY
Follow these steps to edit or delete a
memory number.
To enter a 2-second pause, press REDI-
AL/PAUSE (REDIAL on the base). Pap-
pears on the display when you enter a
pause in handset’s memory. You can
add more pause entries for a longer
pause.
1. Lift the handset.
2. Hold down MEM until Memory
Store and a list of memory loca-
tion numbers appear on the display.
3. Choose a memory location (01–20)
by pressing a number or by repeat-
REVIEWING MEMORY
NUMBERS (HANDSET
ONLY)
edly pressing or
.
4. Press SELECT. A menu appears
with the three options listed below.
Press or to highlight the desired
option then press SELECT to choose
it.
To review your memory numbers, press
MEM. The list of memory location num-
bers (01–20) and the name stored with
each number (or <Memory nn>if you
did not store a name) appears.
Edit Memory nn — Edit the
record as described in Steps 5
through 8 of “Storing a Name and
Number in Memory” on Page 21
To see the stored phone numbers, press
. An arrow to the right of the number
means it is longer than 14 digits. Press
again to see the rest of the number.
Delete Memory nn — The dis-
play prompts you to confirm the
deletion. Move the cursor to Yes,
then press SELECT or DEL/CH. The
phone beeps, and Memory n
Deletedappears.
Repeatedly press
name display.
to return to the
To exit the memory number list, press
MEM.
GoBack— Returns you to the list
of memory numbers.
To see a stored name and phone num-
ber at the same time, press SELECT
when the cursor is by a memory location
number. To exit this display without stor-
ing any changes, hold down DEL/CH un-
til the display clears.
ENTERING A PAUSE
In some telephone systems, you must
dial an access code (9, for example) and
wait for a second dial tone before you
can dial an outside number. You can
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Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
DIALING A MEMORY
NUMBER
If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire depart-
ment, ambulance) and you choose to
test the stored number, make the test
call during the late evening or early
morning hours to avoid peak demand
periods. Also, remain on the line to ex-
plain the reason for your call.
To dial a number stored in handset’s
memory, lift the handset and press MEM.
The list of memory location numbers ap-
pears. Choose a memory location (01–
20) by pressing a number or by repeat-
edly pressing or , then press TALK.
You can also dial a memory number af-
ter pressing TALK. Press MEM (the dis-
play does not change but the phone is in
memory recall mode) then enter a mem-
ory location number.
To dial a number stored in the base’s
memory, press SPEAKER. When you
hear a dial tone, press MEMORY and en-
ter the memory location number for the
number you want to dial.
Note: If you select an empty memory lo-
cation, the base beeps 5 times.
CHAIN-DIALING SERVICE
NUMBERS
For quick recall of numbers for special
services (such as bank by phone), store
each group of numbers in its own mem-
ory location. Dial the service’s main
number first. Then, at the appropriate
place in the call, press MEM (or MEMO-
RY on the base) and enter the number
for the location where the additional in-
formation is stored.
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CALLER ID OPERATION (HANDSET ONLY)
If you subscribe to Caller ID service from
your phone company, the phone compa-
ny sends information about the call, as
well as the time and date, between the
first and second rings of every call you
receive. Although the Caller ID memory
is on the handset, it records the call you
receive on the speakerphone also.
CALL ID
The TAD-729 displays this information
when it receives a call, and it stores up
to 50 Caller ID records for later review. It
also shows if caller information is un-
available or if the name and number
were blocked by the caller (see “Caller
ID Messages”).
Repeatedly press to scroll through the
Caller ID records from the newest to the
oldest, or
records. To scroll quickly through the
records, hold down or
to scroll back through the
.
When you scroll past the last record,
Endappears. When you scroll past the
first record, the record totals appear.
If you subscribe to Call Waiting with
Caller ID, you will hear a tone through
the handset when a call comes in, then
the Caller ID record appears. If you want
to answer the incoming call, press
FLASH. To resume the previous phone
conversation, press FLASH again.
The top line of each record shows the
date, time and the number of calls from
that number. The second line shows the
caller’s name, and the third line shows
the caller’s phone number.
If the TAD-729’s Caller ID memory be-
comes full, any new call replaces the
oldest call’s record.
CALLER ID MESSAGES
Display
Description
REVIEWING CALLER ID
RECORDS
Shows the number
of new Caller ID
records (records you
have not reviewed)
and the total number
of records.
New: XX
Total: XX
To review the Caller ID records, lift the
handset and press CALL ID. The number
of new Caller ID records, if any, and the
total number of records appears.
The caller has
blocked the Caller ID
information from
being sent.
Private
Name
or
Private
Number
Note: If the handset is faceup on the
base, it shows the number of Caller ID
records, so you can see if you have new
records to review.
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STORING A CALLER ID
RECORD TO MEMORY
Display
Description
The caller is not
within a Caller ID
service.
Unknown
Name
or
Follow these steps to store the name
and number from a Caller ID record into
a handset’s memory location.
Unknown
Number
1. Recall the record you want to store,
then press MEM. Select Loca-
tion appears.
Appears if there was
an error during the
transmission of
Caller ID informa-
tion. Minor electrical
disturbances can
affect Caller ID infor-
mation. Occasional
errors are normal. If
the phone fre-
quently displays
Incomplete
, contact your
Data
local telephone com-
pany or RadioShack
store for assistance.
Incomplete
Data
2. Choose a memory location (01–20)
by pressing a number or by repeat-
edly pressing
or , then press
SELECT.
If the selected location is empty, the
phone beeps to confirm that it
stored the number, then the Caller
ID record appears. If a record exists
in the selected location, Replace
Memory? appears, prompting you
to confirm the replacement. Move
the cursor to Yesor No, then press
SELECT.
Appears when you
scroll past the oldest
Caller ID record.
End
DELETING CALLER ID
RECORDS
DIALING NUMBERS FROM
A CALLER ID RECORD
You can delete Caller ID records individ-
ually or all at once.
To dial a local number stored in a Caller
ID record, recall the record, then press
TALK. If it is a long distance call, press 1
before you press TALK.
To delete a single record, recall it, then
press DEL/CH. DeleteMessage?ap-
pears, prompting you to confirm the de-
letion. Move the cursor to Yes or No,
then press SELECT or DEL/CH.
Note: If a Caller ID record does not con-
tain a phone number (if it was blocked
by the caller, for example) you cannot
dial from that record.
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To delete all the records at once, press
CALL ID so the record totals appear,
then press DEL/CH. DeleteAll?ap-
pears, prompting you to confirm the de-
letion. Move the cursor to Yes or No,
then press SELECT or DELETE.
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TAD OPERATION
SELECTING THE
OUTGOING MESSAGE
RECORDING/DELETING
AN OUTGOING MESSAGE
The TAD has two prerecorded outgoing
messages. One asks the caller to leave
a message: “Hello, no one is available to
take your call. Please leave a message
after the tone.” The TAD uses this mes-
sage when REC TIME is set to 1 or 4 (see
“Setting the Record Time”). The other is
simply an announcement and does not
let the caller leave a message: “Hello,
no one is available to take your call.”
The TAD uses this message when REC
TIME is set to ANN (announcement
only).
To record your outgoing message (up to
30 seconds long), hold down OGM until
the TAD beeps and --appears. When
you finish your message, press PLAY/
STOP or OGM. The TAD plays back your
message.
To delete your outgoing message and
use the TAD’s prerecorded messages,
hold down OGM until the TAD beeps.
Then press OGM again within two sec-
onds.
OGM
SETTING THE RECORD
TIME
Set REC TIME to 1, 4, or ANN to deter-
mine how the TAD-729 will record in-
coming messages.
REC TIME
1 — The TAD plays the outgoing mes-
sage and lets callers leave a message
up to 1 minute long.
You can also record your own message
(see “Recording/Deleting an Outgoing
Message”). When you record your own
outgoing message, the TAD uses it for
all REC TIME settings.
4 — The TAD plays the outgoing mes-
sage and lets callers leave a message
up to 4 minutes long.
ANN (announcement only) — The TAD
plays the outgoing message but does
not let callers leave a message.
To switch between your outgoing mes-
sage and the TAD’s prerecorded mes-
sage, press OGM. When the current
message begins to play, press OGM
again. The TAD switches to the other
message and plays it.
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SETTING THE TAD TO
ANSWER CALLS
RECORDING INCOMING
MESSAGES
To set the TAD to answer calls, press
ANSWER. If the TAD is set to record a
caller’s message (see “Setting the
Record Time” on Page 28), it plays the
outgoing message and shows the num-
ber of recorded messages. If the TAD is
set to announcement-only, it plays the
outgoing message, and A appears. To
set the TAD to not answer calls, press
ANSWER. The TAD announces, “Answer
off” and the message counter turns off.
After the TAD answers a call, it plays the
outgoing message, beeps, and records
the caller’s message. The base’s display
shows --, and the handset’s display
shows Answering.
Each incoming message can be up to 1
or 4 minutes long, depending on how
you set REC TIME (see “Setting the
Record Time” on Page 28). The TAD-
729’s maximum recording capacity is 12
minutes.
The TAD stops recording and resets to
answer the next call when:
• The caller hangs up.
• The maximum message length is
reached.
ANSWER
• The TAD detects a busy signal or
more than 7 seconds of silence.
• You pick up the TAD-729’s handset
or any phone on the same phone
line.
SCREENING CALLS
You can let the TAD answer calls for you
while you listen to the caller’s message
through the base’s speaker (Answer-
ingappears on the handset’s display).
If you decide to answer the call, press
SPEAKER to answer using the speaker-
phone, lift the handset (if necessary)
and press TALK to answer. You can also
pick up any phone on the same line. The
TAD stops recording and resets to an-
swer the next call.
Note: When the TAD’s message memo-
ry is full, FLappears on the display and
the TAD announces “No remaining time”
when you try to operate it.
RECORDING A MEMO
A memo is a message you can record at
the TAD for yourself or others in your
home or office. The TAD-729 stores
memos as incoming messages (“Playing
Messages” on Page 30).
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To record a memo, hold down MEMO on
the base until the TAD beeps and ––
appears in the message counter win-
dow, then speak your message. When
you finish the memo, press PLAY/STOP
or MEMO.
To stop recording, press PLAY/STOP or
MEMO. The TAD-729 stores a recorded
conversation as a message (see “Play-
ing Messages”).
Note: The TAD-729 cannot record a
conversation less than two seconds
long, or a call using the speakerphone.
PLAY/STOP
PLAYING MESSAGES
After the TAD-729 has recorded a mes-
sage, its message counter shows the to-
tal number of messages stored. If you
have new messages, the number flash-
es. To play your messages, press PLAY/
STOP. The TAD announces the number
of new and old messages, then plays
the new messages. The message num-
ber appears as each message plays,
and the TAD announces the day and
time of the call at the end of each mes-
sage.
MEMO
Note: The TAD-729 cannot record a
memo less than two seconds long.
RECORDING A
CONVERSATION
The TAD-729 lets you record both sides
of a telephone conversation when you
are talking with the handset.
To play all messages after playing the
new messages, press PLAY/STOP again.
To skip to the next message, press
SKIP during playback.
Important Note: It is illegal in some ar-
eas to record a conversation without the
consent of all parties to the conversa-
tion, including the phone company.
Check the laws in your area before you
use the two-way recording feature.
To replay the current message from the
beginning, press REPEAT. If you press
REPEAT within about 4 seconds after a
message begins playing, the TAD re-
plays the previous message.
To start recording a phone conversation,
hold down MEMO on the base until the
TAD beeps and ––appears.
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ADJUSTING THE TAD’S
VOLUME
SETTING THE REMOTE
OPERATION PIN
To adjust the speaker’s volume, repeat-
edly press VOL . or . on the base.
The volume setting from 1 (lowest) to
10 (highest) appears in the message
counter window.
The TAD-729’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.
DELETING MESSAGES
Note: If you wait more than 2 minutes
between each keypress, the TAD exits
the PIN setting process. Start again at
Step 1.
To delete the current message while it is
playing, hold down DELETE until the
TAD beeps.
DELETE
PIN
1. Hold down PIN until the TAD beeps
and 00 appears in the message
counter window.
2. Press SKIP to set the first digit of the
PIN higher or REPEAT to set it lower.
Then press PIN.
3. Press SKIP or REPEAT to set the
second digit of the PIN, then press
PIN. The TAD announces the new
PIN.
To delete all messages at once, while
messages are not playing, hold down
DELETE on the base until the TAD
beeps and 0 appears in the message
counter window.
To check your PIN at any time, press
PIN. The PIN appears in the message
counter window, and the TAD announc-
es it.
Note: You cannot delete new (not yet
played) messages. If you try to delete all
messages at once while you still have
new messages, the TAD sounds five
quick beeps and does not delete any
messages.
Note: If you press SPEAKER or PLAY/
STOP while changing the PIN, the TAD
exits. Begin again with Step 1.
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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 through your local
RadioShack store) to enter your PIN and
do any of the following:
Note: If you wait more than 15 seconds
between each keypress, the TAD
sounds a long beep and hangs up.
1. Dial your phone number and wait for
the TAD to answer. If the TAD is not
set to answer calls, it will answer
after about 10 rings and sound a
series of beeps.
• Set the TAD to answer or not
answer calls.
• Listen to your messages.
• Record a new outgoing message.
• Record a memo.
2. When the outgoing message begins
(or the TAD sounds a series of
beeps), press #, then enter your PIN
within 2 seconds.
• Erase messages.
3. If the PIN is correct, the TAD
announces the day and time, then it
announces the number of new and
old messages. The TAD plays all
new messages then beeps about
once every two seconds to let you
know it is ready to accept remote
commands.
Note: You cannot remotely operate the
TAD-729 using its handset or another
telephone on the same line as the TAD.
USING THE TOLL-SAVER
If RING TIME is set to T/S (toll-saver),
(see “Setting the Number of Rings” on
Page 13), the TAD-729 answers after
three rings if you have new messages
(ones you have not listened to). If there
are no new messages, the TAD answers
after five rings. This gives you time to
hang up before the TAD answers so you
can avoid unnecessary long-distance
charges.
Notes:
• If the TAD does not respond, try
entering your PIN again. If you enter
an incorrect PIN three times, the
TAD beeps and hangs up.
• When the TAD is in remote opera-
tion, it stops all answering functions
and the display on the base shows
rC. The TAD resumes answering
functions when it is no longer in
remote command if you have not
turned it off.
USING REMOTE
COMMANDS
• When using remote operation, you
can only delete the current message
during playback. You cannot delete
all the messages stored at one time.
Follow these steps to operate the TAD
from a remote location.
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• The maximum length of a memo
recorded by remote operation is 4
minutes.
When playback of the incoming mes-
sages exceeds 4 minutes, the TAD once
stops playback. To listen further, press #
and 2 again.
To use a remote command, press # and
(within 2 seconds) the number for the
command you want.
Note: The remote operation stops when
someone picks up the handset or any
phone on the same phone line.
Press
To:
then:
#
1
Repeat current message dur-
ing playback.
2
3
Play messages.
Skip current message during
playback.
4
5
6
Delete current message during
playback.
Stop playback, recording, and
room monitoring.
Set the TAD to answer calls.
The TAD announces the cur-
rent outgoing message.
7
8
9
Record a memo, or stop
recording a memo.
Record or stop recording a
new outgoing message.
Set the TAD to not answer
calls. The TAD announces
“Answer off.”
Monitor the room where the
TAD is located for 15 seconds.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-729, but if you do, these
suggestions might help.
Problem
Suggestion
Low volume or unusual sounds. Someone has picked up another phone on the same
line. Hang up the other phone.
Severe noise interference.
Press
to change the channel.
DEL/CH
Keep the handset away from computers, remote control
toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms,
room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appli-
ances.
Move the handset to another location or turn off the
source of interference.
The phone cannot be operated
at a useful distance from the
base because the signal
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface.
becomes weak or noisy (hand-
set’s range has decreased).
Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge the bat-
tery pack. Replace the battery pack if necessary (see
“Replacing the Battery Pack” on Page 37).
The phone does not work or
works poorly.
Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter are
correctly and securely connected, and the battery pack
is charged.
The handset battery pack does
not charge.
Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If
they are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser.
Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly.
Replace the battery pack.
The handset does not ring or
receive a page.
Move the base away from other electrical devices and
sources of noise.
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Problem
Suggestion
The handset stops working or
works poorly during a call.
Move the handset closer to the base.
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure the battery pack is charged. (If the battery
power is too low, it does not have enough power to light
the display.)
If the base loses power while the handset is away, the
security access-protection code might change. Restore
power to the base, then place the handset back on the
base. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights, indicating
that the code is set again.
Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If
they are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser.
The TAD does not answer calls. Make sure the TAD is turned on.
Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.
Check all phone line connections.
is set to (announcement only). Set it to
The TAD does not record call-
ers’ messages.
REC TIME
ANN
1
or .
4
Delete messages if memory is full.
flashes on the
Be sure the battery pack is correctly connected.
Low Battery
display every few seconds.
You have an incoming call, but
do not receive any Caller ID
information.
Let the phone ring twice before you answer so the sys-
tem has time to record the Caller ID information.
Check that the system is correctly and securely con-
nected.
Call your phone company to verify that your Caller ID
service is active.
If you still have problems, disconnect the TAD-729. 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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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack
RadioShack TAD-729 900 MHz Dual Keypad Cordless Speaker-
is an example of superior design and craftsman-
phone Digital Answering System
ship. The following suggestions will help you care for your TAD-729 so you can
enjoy it for years.
Keep the TAD-729 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the TAD-729 only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam-
age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the TAD-729 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Handle the TAD-729 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-
cuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD-729 to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your TAD-729’s electronic
parts.
Wipe the TAD-729 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-
gents to clean the TAD-729.
Modifying or tampering with the TAD-729’s internal components can cause a mal-
function and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to oper-
ate it. If your TAD-729 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-729 until you have resolved
the problem.
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Cautions:
REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK
• You must use a replacement battery
of the same size and type.
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 mAh battery pack
with a connector that fits the socket in
the battery compartment. You can order
a replacement battery pack through your
local RadioShack store.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire because it might explode.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery.
• Be careful not to short the battery by
touching the connector’s pins with
conducting materials, such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery
pack or conductor might overheat
and burn.
Important: The EPA certi-
fied RBRC Battery Recy-
cling Seal on the nickel-
cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery in-
Install the new battery pack as de-
scribed below, then charge it for about
24 hours (see “Connecting and Charg-
ing the Battery Pack” on Page 10).
®
dicates RadioShack is vol-
untarily participating in an industry
program to collect and recycle these
batteries at the end of their useful life,
when taken out of service in the United
States or Canada. The RBRC program
provides a convenient alternative to
placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the
trash or the municipal waste stream,
which may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-
843-7422) for information on Ni-Cd bat-
tery recycling and disposal bans/restric-
tions in your area. RadioShack’s
involvement in this program is part of the
company’s commitment to preserving
our environment and conserving our
natural resources.
Note: To avoid losing memory numbers,
install and begin charging the new bat-
tery pack within 1 minute.
1. Press down and slide off the battery
pack compartment cover.
2. Lift the battery pack out of the com-
partment, then gently pull on the
battery connector to disconnect it.
3. Insert the new battery pack’s con-
nector into the socket in the com-
partment and place the battery pack
into the compartment.
4. Replace the cover.
If you have trouble replacing the battery,
take the TAD to your local RadioShack
store for assistance.
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If you cannot eliminate the interference,
the FCC requires that you stop using
your phone.
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. If advance notice is not practi-
cal, the phone company notifies you as
soon as possible and advises you of
your right to file a complaint with the
FCC.
Some cordless telephones operate on
frequencies that might cause interfer-
ence to nearby TVs and VCRs. To mini-
mize or prevent such interference, the
base of the cordless telephone should
not be placed near or on top of a TV or
VCR.
LIGHTNING
Also, the phone company can make
changes to its lines, equipment, opera-
tions, or procedures that could affect the
operation of this telephone. The tele-
phone company notifies you of these
changes in advance, so you can take
the necessary steps to prevent interrup-
tion of your telephone service.
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.
Your phone might cause TV or radio in-
terference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your
phone is causing the interference, turn
off your phone. If the interference goes
away, your phone is causing it. Try to
eliminate the interference by:
Lightning damage is not common. Nev-
ertheless, if you live in an area that has
severe electrical storms, we suggest
that you unplug your phone during
storms to reduce the possibility of dam-
age.
• moving your phone away from the
receiver
• connecting your phone to an AC
outlet that is on a different electrical
circuit from the receiver
• contacting your local RadioShack
store for help
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NOTES
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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 Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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