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Cat. No. 43-744
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-1004
Fully Digital TAD with Voice Stamp and
Speed Dial Memory Telephone
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DELETE Button — lets you quickly
erase messages individually or all at
once.
This TAD has been tested and certified
to comply with applicable UL and FCC
standards.
Memo Recording — lets you leave
memos for your family, roommates, or
co-workers as messages on the TAD.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock haz-
ard, do not expose this system to rain or
moisture.
Automatic Toll Saver — answers the
phone after two rings when you have
messages. Otherwise, it answers after
four rings. This lets you hang up before
the TAD answers to avoid charges
when you call by long-distance to check
your messages.
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 SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Room Monitor — lets you listen from a
remote phone to the room where you in-
stalled the TAD.
This symbol is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated danger-
ous voltage within the system’s en-
closure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of elec-
tric shock. Do not open the system’s
case.
Flash — sends an electronic switch-
hook signal for specialized telephone
services such as call waiting.
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte-
nance instructions are included in the
literature accompanying this system.
Privacy — lets you talk to someone
else in the room without being over-
heard by the person on the phone.
!
Ringer HI/LOW/OFF Switch — lets
you adjust the ringer’s sound level.
Hearing-Aid Compatibility — lets you
use the phone with any hearing aid that
has a T (telephone) switch.
To take advantage of all the TAD’s fea-
tures, we recommend that you read this
manual completely before you use the
TAD.
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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
FCC STATEMENT
Your TAD complies with Part 68 of FCC
Rules. You must, upon request, provide
the FCC registration number and the
REN to your telephone company. Both
numbers are marked on the bottom of
the TAD.
We have designed your TAD to conform
to federal regulations, and you can con-
nect it to most telephone lines. Howev-
er, each device you connect to the
phone line draws power from it. This
power draw is the device’s Ringer
Equivalence Number, or REN. The
REN is shown on the bottom of the
TAD.
Note: You must not connect the TAD to:
• Coin-operated systems
• Party-line systems
If you use more than one phone or other
device on the line, add up all the RENs.
If the total is more than five (or three in
rural areas), your phone(s) might not
ring and your TAD might not answer. If
ringer operation is impaired, remove
one of the devices from the line.
• Electronic key telephone systems
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CONTENTS
Installation ........................................................................................................... 6
Choosing a Location ....................................................................................... 6
Connecting to Power ...................................................................................... 6
Installing the Backup Battery .......................................................................... 6
Using RESET .................................................................................................. 7
Wall Mounting ................................................................................................. 7
Connecting the Handset Cord ........................................................................ 9
Preparation ........................................................................................................ 10
Setting the PULSE/TONE Switch ................................................................. 10
Setting the Day and Time ............................................................................. 10
Telephone Operation ......................................................................................... 12
Setting the Ringer’s Volume .......................................................................... 12
Using REDIAL ............................................................................................... 12
Using FLASH................................................................................................. 12
Using PRIVACY ............................................................................................ 13
Using Tone Services On A Pulse Line .......................................................... 13
Memory Dialing ............................................................................................. 13
Answering System Operation .......................................................................... 16
Recording the Outgoing Message ................................................................ 16
Setting the TAD to Answer Calls ................................................................... 16
Recording Incoming Messages .................................................................... 17
Screening Calls ............................................................................................. 17
Playing Messages ......................................................................................... 17
Erasing Messages ........................................................................................ 19
Recording a Memo ....................................................................................... 19
Remote Operation ............................................................................................. 20
Changing the Remote Operation Security Code .......................................... 20
Remote Answer-On ...................................................................................... 21
Using Remote Commands ............................................................................ 21
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 24
Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 25
The FCC Wants You to Know ....................................................................... 26
Lightning ....................................................................................................... 26
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INSTALLATION
Caution: Only use an adapter that sup-
plies 9 volts AC, delivers at least 780
milliamps, and has a plug which proper-
ly fits the TAD’s AC 9V jack. The sup-
plied AC adapter meets these
specifications. Using an adapter that
does not meet these specifications
might damage the TAD or the adapter.
CHOOSING A LOCATION
Select a location that is near a modular
telephone jack and an AC outlet.
Your TAD connects directly to a modu-
lar telephone line jack. If your tele-
phone wiring does not have a modular
jack, you can update the wiring yourself
or have the telephone company update
it for you.
_ _
When you first connect power,
flashes on the display and the TAD au-
tomatically runs a self-test. You cannot
operate the TAD during this test. When
the test is complete, the TAD beeps
once and Lo and 00 alternately flash
on the display until you install the back-
up battery.
• Radio Shack stores sell jacks and
adapters to convert older wiring
methods to modular wiring.
• The telephone company charges to
install the necessary jacks.
• The USOC number of the jack to
be installed is RJ11C, or RJ11W for
a wall mount jack.
INSTALLING THE
BACKUP BATTERY
During an AC power failure, a 9-volt bat-
tery provides backup power so the TAD
can maintain the correct time and mem-
ory information. For the best perfor-
mance, we recommend an alkaline
battery (such as Cat. No. 23-553, not
supplied).
CONNECTING TO POWER
Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel
plug into the AC 9V jack on the back of
the TAD. Then plug the AC adapter’s
other end into a standard AC outlet.
Note: The telephone operates normally
during a power failure; however, the
TAD cannot answer and record incom-
ing calls without AC power.
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Follow these steps to install the battery.
Note: The outgoing message and all in-
formation stored in memory are erased
RESET
when you press
.
WALL MOUNTING
You can mount the TAD on a standard
wall plate or directly on the wall, using
two screws with heads that fit into the
keyhole slots on the back of your TAD.
1. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to
push the latch on the battery com-
partment cover, then lift the cover.
On a Wall Plate
2. Snap the battery’s terminals to the
connector inside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover and press down
on the latch to close it securely.
When the battery is low and needs re-
placing, Loand 00alternately flash on
the display. Be sure the AC adapter’s
cord is plugged in while you replace the
battery, so you do not lose the TAD’s
stored information.
1. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the jack on the
back of the TAD.
2. Plug the other end of the modular
cord into the wall plate jack.
USING RESET
3. Snap the supplied mounting
bracket into the slots on the bottom
of the TAD.
RESET
If the TAD does not work, press
on the back of the TAD to reset the an-
swering machine.
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Note: Be sure the keyhole slots on
the bracket and the TAD are
pointed in the same direction.
Directly on a Wall
1. Drill two holes 315/16 inches (100
mm) apart.
4. Align the wall plate’s two studs with
the keyhole slots on the bottom of
the TAD. Slide the TAD down onto
the studs to secure the TAD to the
wall plate.
2. Thread a screw (not supplied) into
each hole until the head extends
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only about /16 of an inch (5mm)
from the wall.
5. Slide the handset clip up and out of
its retaining slot in the base. Rotate
the clip so the tab points up, then
slide the clip back into its slot.
Hang the handset on the base.
3. Snap the supplied mounting
bracket into the slots on the bottom
of the TAD.
Note: Be sure the keyhole slots on
the bracket and the TAD are
pointed in the same direction.
4. Align the two screws with the key-
hole slots on the bottom of the
TAD. Slide the TAD down onto the
screws to secure the TAD to the
wall.
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5. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the TEL LINE jack
on top of the phone’s base.
CONNECTING THE
HANDSET CORD
If you place the TAD on a desk or table,
or after you mount the TAD (see “Wall
Mounting”), plug one end of the coiled
cord into the jack on the left side of the
phone’s base. Plug the other end into
the jack on the handset.
6. Plug the cord’s other end into a
modular phone line jack.
7. Slide the handset clip up and out of
its retaining slot in the base. Rotate
the clip so the tab points up, then
slide the clip back into its slot.
Hang the handset on the base.
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PREPARATION
Notes:
• To avoid resetting the time if AC
SETTING THE PULSE/
TONE SWITCH
power is lost, we recommend you
install a backup battery before you
set the day and time.
• If you do not complete each step
within 8 seconds, the TAD sounds
three beeps and stops setting the
day and time. Start again from Step
1.
1. Press and hold SET until the TAD
beeps. The TAD announces, “Sun-
day,” and 01 appears on the dis-
play.
Set PULSE/TONE for the type of service
you have. If you are not sure which type
you have, follow these steps.
1. Set PULSE/TONE on the back of the
TAD to TONE.
2. Lift the handset and listen for a dial
tone.
3. Press any number other than 0.
If the dial tone stops, you have touch-
tone service. Leave PULSE/TONE set to
TONE.
VOLUME
Note: If necessary, adjust
on the right side of the TAD to the
desired listening level.
If the dial tone continues, you have
pulse service. Set PULSE/TONE to
PULSE.
2. Press REPEAT/CODE to set back
the day or SKIP/MEMO to advance
the day until the TAD announces
the desired day of the week.
# and S buttons have no
Note: The
function in the pulse mode.
SETTING THE DAY AND
TIME
The TAD records the day and time of
the call with each phone message. Fol-
low these steps to set the day and time.
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Note: Each time you change the
day, the number on the display
changes to indicate the day of the
week (1-7).
To check the current day/time at any
time (except while recording or playing
SET
messages), press
. The TAD an-
nounces the day of the week, time, and
“AM” or “PM.”
PLAY/STOP
. The
3. Press and release
TAD beeps once and announces
the time format, “AM” or “PM.”
REPEAT/CODE
4. Press
to set back
to advance
SKIP/MEMO
the hour or
the hour to the desired hour.
PLAY/STOP
5. Press and release
TAD beeps once.
. The
REPEAT/CODE
6. Press
to set back
SKIP/MEMO
the minutes or
to
advance the minutes to the desired
setting.
7. After you set the day of the week,
the hour, and the minutes, press
PLAY/STOP
to confirm the settings.
The TAD beeps and announces the
day and time.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
Place and answer phone calls as you
would with any normal phone. Read this
section to learn about the phone’s spe-
cial features.
Note: The redial memory stores 31 tone
digits or 32 pulse digits. The redial
memory does not store a FLASH entry
or any keys you press after FLASH (see
“Using FLASH”).
SETTING THE RINGER’S
VOLUME
USING FLASH
Many special telephone services re-
quire a switchhook signal. When you
press FLASH, the phone produces the
electronic equivalent of a switchhook
signal.
To adjust the ringer’s volume, set HI/
LOW/OFF to HI in a noisy room (such as
a kitchen), or LOW in a quiet room (such
as a bedroom).
If you do not want to be disturbed by a
ringing phone, set the switch to OFF.
The telephone does not ring, but you
can make outgoing calls. If you hear an
extension phone ringing, you can still
answer incoming calls.
USING REDIAL
For example, if you subscribe to call
waiting (a special telephone company
service), you can press FLASH to put
your current call on hold and take anoth-
er incoming call. Then you can repeat-
edly press FLASH to alternate between
the two calls.
To call the last number dialed, lift the
handset and press REDIAL.
Note: If you do not have a special tele-
phone service that uses FLASH, you
might disconnect the current call if you
press FLASH.
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USING PRIVACY
MEMORY DIALING
If you want to speak with someone in
the room without the person on the
phone hearing your conversation, press
You can store emergency phone num-
bers or the phone numbers you most
frequently call in the three priority mem-
ory locations for one-touch dialing. You
can store 10 more phone numbers in
the indirect memory locations, then
quickly call the number by entering its
memory location number. Each memo-
ry location can store up to 16 pulse dig-
its or 15 tone digits.
PRIVACY
PRIVACY
to
and hold
. Release
resume your phone conversation.
Storing Numbers in Memory
1. Pick up the handset.
STORE
2. Press
. You can still hear a
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
dial tone from the handset.
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.
PULSE/TONE
PULSE
.
1. Set
2. Call the service.
3. When the service answers, set
to
3. Enter the phone number you want
to store.
PULSE/TONE TONE
to
.
Notes:
4. Follow the normal procedure for
the service you are using. Any
additional numbers dialed are sent
as tone signals.
• The phone does not actually dial
the number.
• If you make a mistake, press and
hold down the switchhook for a
few seconds. Then release the
switchhook and begin again
from Step 2.
5. When you complete the call, set
PULSE/TONE
PULSE
and
back to
hang up.
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• You can store a FLASH entry in
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
memory if it is the first entry.
4. Select the memory location as fol-
lows:
If you choose to place test calls for
stored emergency numbers, follow
these guidelines:
• For a priority memory location,
press P1, P2, or P3.
• Remain on the line and briefly
explain to the operator the reason
for the call before you hang up.
• Make these calls in off-peak hours,
such as early morning or late
evening.
• For an indirect memory location,
press MEMORY, then enter a two-
digit memory location number
(01-10).
Using the Phone Number
Index Card
Use the phone number index card on
the lower left of the base to record im-
portant phone numbers. We suggest
you use a pencil in case you change
one of the numbers.
5. Press STORE again.
6. Follow Steps 2-5 to store more
phone numbers.
7. Return the handset to the cradle.
Dialing a Stored Number
To dial numbers stored in memory, lift
the handset and do one of the following:
• For priority memory numbers,
press P1, P2, or P3 for the number
you want to call.
• For indirect memory numbers,
press MEMORY. Then press the
two-digit memory location number
for the number you want to call.
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Storing/Chain-Dialing Special
Service Numbers
When you store the phone numbers for
special services (such as alternate
long-distance or bank-by-phone), we
recommend you store the service’s
phone number in one memory location
and store additional information in an-
other memory location.
Note: For security reasons, we recom-
mend that you do not store your person-
al identification number in memory.
Follow these steps to chain-dial a spe-
cial service.
1. Lift the handset.
2. Enter the memory location number
for the special service.
3. When the service answers, enter
your personal identification num-
ber. Then enter the memory loca-
tion number for the additional
information.
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
3. When you finish recording, release
RECORDING THE
OUTGOING MESSAGE
ANNOUNCE. The TAD beeps, auto-
matically repeats the outgoing
message so you can verify it, then
beeps again.
Before you can set the TAD to answer
calls, you must record the outgoing
message (OGM). This is what the caller
hears when the TAD answers a call.
4. Adjust VOLUME on the right side of
the TAD to the desired listening
level.
Notes:
To play the outgoing message at any
time (except while recording or playing
messages), press and release AN-
NOUNCE. If no outgoing message is re-
• The maximum outgoing message
length is 30 seconds.
• If memory is full and you attempt to
record an outgoing message, the
TAD announces, “Memory is full.”
corded,
the
TAD
says,
“No
announcement.”
1. Press and hold down ANNOUNCE.
The TAD beeps, and the display
begins counting down the time
from 30 seconds.
SETTING THE TAD TO
ANSWER CALLS
To set the TAD to answer calls, press
ANSWER.
• If an outgoing message is
recorded, the TAD announces,
“Answer on,” and the indicator
lights.
2. Speak in a normal voice about 8
inches away from the microphone
(located on the front of the TAD).
Ask for the caller’s name, phone
number, and message.
Important: To keep your home
secure, do not tell callers that you
are not home. Instead, say that you
cannot come to the phone right
now.
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• If no outgoing message is
recorded, the TAD says, “Answer
off, no announcement.”
: If you pick up the phone exactly
Note
when the TAD answers, you might need
to hang up and pick up the phone again,
or press PLAY/STOP to stop the TAD.
If you do not want to take the call, do not
pick up the handset, and let the TAD fin-
ish recording the caller’s message.
PLAYING MESSAGES
To set the TAD to not answer calls,
press ANSWER again. The TAD says
“Answer off,” and the indicator turns off.
If there are new messages (messages
that have not been listened to), the indi-
cator flashes and the display shows the
total number of messages.
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.
To play all the messages, press PLAY/
STOP. Or, to play only the new messag-
es, press and hold down PLAY/
STOP.The TAD announces the number
of messages it will play.
: The TAD automatically hangs up
Note
if the caller is silent for over 8 seconds.
SCREENING CALLS
Your TAD’s speaker lets you listen as
callers leave messages. If you want to
speak to a caller, pick up any phone on
the same line and begin speaking. The
TAD detects when you pick up the
phone and automatically resets to an-
swer the next call.
: If you press and hold down PLAY/
Note
STOP and there are no new messages
stored, the TAD says, “No new messag-
es.”
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Before playing each message, the TAD
announces the message number and
the day and time when each message
was recorded. After all messages play,
the TAD says, “End of message(s)” and
saves all the messages.
Skipping Messages
To skip to the next message while you
are listening to a message, press SKIP/
MEMO once. The next recorded mes-
sage plays.
Repeating Messages
To review a message while you are lis-
tening to it, press REPEAT/CODE. The
current message starts again from the
beginning.
Pausing Message Playback
To hear the previous message, press
and hold down REPEAT/CODE until that
message’s number appears. The TAD
plays the message. To hear an earlier
message, repeat the procedure until the
desired message’s number appears.
To pause a message, press PLAY/
STOP. PAappears on the display. Wait
at least 2 seconds, then press PLAY/
STOP again to resume playing messag-
es.
Note: If you do not resume playing mes-
sages within 60 seconds, the TAD
sounds a beep, displays the total num-
ber of messages, stops playback, and
resets to answer calls.
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Stopping Message Playback
RECORDING A MEMO
To stop playing messages, press PLAY/
STOP twice within 2 seconds. The TAD
beeps once and stops playback.
A memo is a message you can record at
the TAD, without having to call in on the
phone.
Notes:
• The maximum memo length is 60
seconds.
• If the TAD’s memory is full (FLand
the number of messages alter-
nately appear on the display), you
must erase some messages before
you can record a memo.
ERASING MESSAGES
To delete a specific message, press DE-
LETE once while the message is play-
ing. The TAD beeps once and
immediately erases the current mes-
sage, then plays the next message.
Follow these steps to record a memo.
1. Press and hold down SKIP/MEMO.
The TAD beeps. Then speak into
the microphone in a normal voice.
The display shows how much time
is left for recording.
To erase all messages, press and hold
down DELETE while the TAD is
stopped. The TAD sounds a long beep,
and 00appears on the display.
2. Release SKIP/MEMO when you fin-
ish the memo. The TAD beeps
once, and the number of messages
increases by one.
Note: The TAD will not erase messages
that have not been played. If you press
and hold down DELETE without playing
all the new messages first, the TAD an-
nounces, “New messages.”
The memo is recorded along with the in-
coming messages. To hear the memo,
simply play back your messages.
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REMOTE OPERATION
You can operate the TAD from almost
any touch-tone phone, or from a rotary
phone using a pocket tone-dialer (avail-
able at your local Radio Shack store).
CHANGING THE REMOTE
OPERATION SECURITY
CODE
Notes:
The TAD’s remote operation security
code is preset to 744. You can operate
your TAD remotely with this code; how-
ever, we recommend that you set your
own code. (See “Changing the Remote
Operation Security Code.”)
• Be sure to set each digit within 8
seconds. Otherwise, you must start
over from Step 1.
• Do not use three identical digits
(such as 999) for the security code.
Numbers like this are too easy for
others to guess!
Notes:
• When the memory is full, the TAD
answers the call after two rings and
announces, “Memory is full.”
• If the AC power fails and the
backup battery becomes weak, the
remote operation security code
automatically resets to 744.
• To bypass the outgoing message
and begin recording a message
immediately when you call the TAD
from a remote phone, you can
press * when the announcement
begins. The TAD skips the rest of
the announcement, beeps once,
and begins recording.
1. Press and hold REPEAT/CODE for
about 2 seconds. The TAD beeps,
and the first digit of the preset code
flashes on the display.
• If there are new messages, the
TAD answers after about two rings.
Otherwise, the TAD answers after
four rings. This lets you avoid
unnecessary charges when calling
by long-distance to check your
messages. If you hear more than
two rings, the TAD has no new
messages. Hang up so you will not
be charged for the call.
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2. Press SKIP/MEMO or REPEAT/
CODE to set the first digit, then
press PLAY/STOP. The TAD beeps,
and the second digit flashes.
off.” If no OGM is recorded, the
TAD announces, “Answer off, no
announcement.” Record
an
OGM (see “Recording an Outgo-
ing Message”).
• If the TAD is set to answer-on, it
answers after about two or four
rings.
2. Enter the remote operation security
code. The TAD beeps
: If you do not enter each digit
Note
of the security code within 8 sec-
onds, the TAD hangs up.
3. Press SKIP/MEMO or REPEAT/
CODE to set the second digit, then
press PLAY/STOP. The TAD beeps,
and the third digit flashes.
3. Press #.
• If the TAD was set to answer-off,
the TAD announces, “Answer
on.”
4. Press SKIP/MEMO or REPEAT/
CODE to set the third digit, then
press PLAY/STOP. The TAD beeps,
and the display shows the number
of messages stored.
• If the TAD was set to answer-on,
the TAD announces, “Answer
off.”
To see the new code, press and release
REPEAT/CODE.
USING REMOTE
COMMANDS
REMOTE ANSWER-ON
To use remote commands, you must
enter the remote operation security
code. If you do not enter each digit of
the security code within 8 seconds, the
TAD hangs up.
: You must record an outgoing
Note
message before you can remotely set
the TAD to answer calls.
Follow these steps to remotely set the
TAD to answer calls.
After the TAD beeps once to verify you
entered the code correctly, you can en-
ter the number(s) for the function(s) you
want the TAD to perform.
1. Dial your phone number.
• If the TAD is set to answer-off
and an OGM is recorded, it
answers the call after 60 sec-
onds and announces, “Answer
: The TAD sounds 3 beeps if you
Note
press the wrong button.
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Press
0
Command
Function
Stop
Stops message playback, recording, and room moni-
toring.
1
Play Outgoing
Message
If an outgoing message is recorded, the TAD says,
“Play announcement” and plays the outgoing mes-
sage. After the message plays, the TAD beeps once.
If no outgoing message is recorded, the TAD beeps
and announces, “No announcement.”
2
3
4
Change Outgoing
Message
Records a new outgoing message. When the TAD
beeps, announces “Record announcement,” and
beeps again, begin your new outgoing message.
When you finish, press 0. The TAD beeps.
Room Monitor
Monitors the room where the TAD is located. The TAD
announces “Room Monitor.” After 30 seconds, the
TAD beeps and monitoring stops. To stop monitoring
the room sooner, press 0.
Play All Messages
(To see what com-
mands you can use
at this point, see the
table on Page 23.)
Plays all the recorded messages. When messages
are recorded, the TAD beeps, announces the number
of messages recorded, and plays the messages. If no
message is recorded, the TAD beeps and says, “No
message.”
5
6
Play New Messages
(To see what com-
mands you can use
at this point, see the
table on Page 23.)
Plays only new messages that have not already been
played. If new messages are recorded, the TAD
beeps, announces the number of new messages, and
plays them. If there are no new messages, the TAD
beeps and says, “No new message.”
Erase All Messages
If some messages (but no new messages) are
recorded, the TAD sounds 2 beeps and erases all
messages.
If new messages are recorded, the TAD beeps and
announces, “New messages” but does not erase all
messages.
If no messages are recorded, the TAD beeps and
announces, “No Message.”
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After you press 4 (to play all messages) or 5 (to play new messages), you can enter
the following commands.
Press
Command
Function
6
7
8
9
0
Delete
Review
Replay
Skip
Delete the current message.
Replays the previous message.
Replays the current message.
Skips forward to the next message.
Stops message play.
Stop
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience problems with your
TAD, check the possible causes in this
section. If you still have problems, con-
tact your local Radio Shack store for as-
sistance.
You cannot record an incoming mes-
sage.
• Be sure the TAD is set to answer
calls.
• Make sure the memory is not full.
The incoming message is incom-
plete.
The TAD does not respond to the re-
mote operation security code.
• Be sure the memory is not full.
• The caller’s message was longer
than 60 seconds.
• 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
commands.)
• The caller was silent for over 8 sec-
onds.
The incoming message is unclear.
• Make sure the remote operation
security code you entered is cor-
rect.
• Be sure VOLUME is turned up.
The TAD does not answer after two
or four rings.
There is line interference, or your
touch-tone signals are not long and
clear enough for the TAD to recog-
nize.
• Be sure the TAD is set to answer
calls.
• Re-enter your security code and
press each button for 2 seconds.
Loflashes on the display
• The backup battery is weak.
Replace the battery (see “Installing
the Backup Battery”).
No messages appear on the display.
• This could be caused by a power
failure. Reset the TAD by removing
the AC adapter and the battery
from the TAD, then reinstalling
them.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Radio Shack TAD-1004 Fully Digital TAD with Voice Stamp and Speed Dial
Memory Telephone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The follow-
ing 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.
Handle the TAD gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the TAD to work improperly.
Use and store the TAD only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and
distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the TAD away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of 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 your TAD’s warranty. If your TAD is not performing as it should,
take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
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Consult your local Radio Shack store if
the problem still exists.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
In the unlikely event that your TAD
causes problems on the telephone line,
the telephone company attempts to no-
tify you in advance. If advance notice is
not practical, the telephone company
notifies you as soon as possible and ad-
vises you of your right to file a complaint
with the FCC.
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.
Also, the telephone company can make
changes to its lines, equipment, opera-
tions, or procedures that could affect
the operation of this TAD. The tele-
phone company notifies you of these
changes in advance so you can take the
necessary steps to prevent interruption
of your telephone services.
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.
Your TAD complies with the limits for a
Class B digital device as specified in
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits pro-
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 inter-
ference, you can try one or more of the
following 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
circuits for the TAD and the radio or
TV.
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NOTES
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by Radio Shack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-
ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radio Shack company-
owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, Radio Shack 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, Radio Shack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-
SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF Radio Shack 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 Radio Shack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Radio Shack 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 Radio Shack. 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 Radio Shack 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.
Radio Shack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
3/97
RADIO SHACK
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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