Radio Shack TAD-728 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. 43 728 fm Page 1 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM D Cat No 43 728 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment TAD 728 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone with Caller ID Call Waiting ID and Digital Answering System RadioShack p 4 43 728 fm Page 2 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM E a FEATURES A Your RadioShack TAD 728 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Tele phone uses advanced cordless tele phone technology to give you superior audio quality and extended range The TAD Telephone Answering Device has about a 15 minute record capacity and stores all messages on a microchip This gives you advanced capabilities over tape based answering machines For example you can delete individual messages and save the rest Because your TAD is fully digital there are no tapes to bother with no tape mecha nisms to wear out and no lost messag es if power fails The remote operation feature lets you access your TAD from a touch tone phone and guides you through system operation with voice prompts Telephone Features 900 MHz Operation provides longer range and less interference than many other cordless phones Spread Spectrum Technology spreads the signal across several fre quencies providing additional security for your phone conversations Caller ID Memory stores up to 30 Caller ID records 32. Entering a Pause on Page 21 6 Press DIRECTORY The phone beeps and Saved directory appears 7 Repeat Steps 2 6 to store other names and numbers Note If 30 numbers have already been stored the display shows Directory full when you hold down DIRECTORY in Step 1 Dialing a Stored Number 1 Press DIRECTORY 2 Press A or to scroll through the directory To find a name quickly using its first letter press the num ber key that corresponds with the letter For example to find a name starting with D press 3 once The display shows the first listing of the names starting with D To find a name starting with E press 3 twice 3 Press TALK The number on the dis play is automatically dialed Editing an Entry 1 Press DIRECTORY 2 Press a or to display the number you want to edit 3 Press EDIT REDIAL P 4 Edit the record as described in Steps 3 6 of Storing a Name and Number on Page 19 a e 2 x 5 43 728 fm Page 21 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM o Deleting an Entry 1 Press DIRECTORY 2 Press A or W to display the number you want to delete 3 Press DELETE The display shows Delete DELETE OK prompting you to confirm the deletion 4 If this is the entry you want to delete press DELETE again The TAD beeps indicating that the entry was deleted from the directory Entering a Pause In some telephone systems you must dial an access code 9
3. Handle the TAD 728 gently and carefully Dropping it can damage cir cuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD 728 to work improperly Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your TAD 728 s electronic parts new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong deter Wipe the TAD 728 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking gents to clean the TAD 728 Modifying or tampering with the TAD 728 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 728 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 728 until you have resolved the problem 4 aa 4 l O Aa 43 728 fm Page 42 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM 6 REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in Connect ing and Charging the Battery Pack on Page 12 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 Install the new battery pack as
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5. cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To elimi nate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective mea sures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV Use outlets on different electrical cir cuits for the equipment and the radio or TV Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists 5 d Ea Aa 43 728 fm Page 6 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons in cluding the following 1 Read and understand all instruc tions Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swim ming pool Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocke
6. 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 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 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 a ial S Y 43 728 fm Page 44 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM 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
7. with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it e CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The TAD 728 comes with a recharge able nickel cadmium battery pack in the handset but not connected Before using your phone you must connect the bat tery pack then charge it for about 12 hours 1 Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover 2 Lift the battery pack out of the com partment 3 Plug the battery pack s connector into the socket in the compartment the connector fits only one way and route the battery pack s leads through the strain relief slot then replace the battery pack Return to cradle appears on the hand set display indicating loss of the handset security access protection code Returning the handset to the base restores the security access protection code P gt as Aa 43 728 fm Page 13 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e N 4 4 Replace the cover To charge the battery pack place the handset either faceup or facedown on the base The IN USE CHARGE indica tor on the base lights and Charging and then No calls appear on the handset display Recharge the battery pack when Re charge Battery low flashes on the handset display Recharge Battery low 900MHz VOLUME MEMO REC Important Be sure the battery pack is properly connected before you try to charge it The IN USE CHARGE indica tor lights wh
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10. a callers list header by pressing A or V once Then hold down DELETE until the phone beeps and All calls De leted appears Then the display shows No calls d 0 9 43 728 fm Page 26 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM 2 Caller ID Messages Display Description Private name The caller has blocked the Caller ID information or from being sent Private number Unknown name The caller is not within a Caller ID service area or Unknown number Forwarded call You have a call from your call forwarding service company Note The operation of this function might vary depending on your local telephone service provider For detailed information contact your local tele phone company I Long distance When a long distance call cannot be identified p9 yY 2 T E e 5 43 728 fm Page 27 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM Using Call Waiting Options Services You must do the following before you can use the Call Waiting Options Servic es e Subscribe to the service from your telephone company Set the Caller ID Call Waiting fea ture to Options see Setting Caller ID Call Waiting On Off Options on Page 15 1 You hear a soft beep when a call comes in while you are already on the phone The display shows the caller name and phone number 4 appears just before the name 2 Press FLASH MENU Then the first option Switch Caller appears 3
11. de scribed below then charge it for about 12 hours 1 Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover as shown 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 the connector fits only one way route the battery pack s leads through the strain relief slot and place the battery pack into the compartment 4 Replace the cover Cautions e Use a replacement battery of the required type 3 6V 600 mAh rechargeable battery available through your local RadioShack store he ca e e Do not dispose of the battery in a fire because it can explode Do not open or mutilate the battery Swallowing the battery can be fatal Be careful not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The bat tery or conductor might overheat and burn Important This tele phone can use nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries At the end of a nickel cadmium battery s useful life it must be re cycled or disposed of properly Contact your local county or state hazardous waste management authorities for infor mation on recycling or disposal pro grams in your area or call 1 800 843 7422 Some options that might be avail able are municipal curbside collection drop off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store r
12. for example and wait for a second dial tone before you can dial an outside number You can store the access code with the phone number However you should also store a pause after the access code to allow the outside line time to connect To en ter a 2 second pause press EDIT REDI AL on the handset at each point where a pause is needed The display shows u For a longer pause press EDIT REDIAL additional times PREVIOUS PLAY RPT SKIP STOP HELP PIN oD FLASH DIRECTORY EDIT MENU REDIAL REMOTE DELETE INTERCOM RadioShack aD Ae Testing Stored Emergency Numbers 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 USING A HEADSET You can make or answer calls with hands free convenience using an op tional headset that has a s2 inch 2 5 mm plug Contact your local Ra dioShack store for a suitable headset Insert the headset plug into the M jack on the side of the handset Notes e Connecting a headset disconnects the handset s earpiece and micro phone e VOLUME A or VY on the handset also controls the headset s volume 21 d 0 2 9 43 728 fm Page 22 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e If you place the hands
13. is properly connected Be sure the handset is properly seated on the base Replace the battery pack see Replac ing the Battery Pack on Page 42 AO d 0 2 a 5 43 728 fm Page 39 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM o Problem Suggestion Severe noise interference Keep the handset away from comput ers remote control toys wireless micro phones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluorescent lights and electrical appliances Move to another location or turn off the source of the interference Hang up and redial the number The phone cannot be operated at a useful distance from the base because the signal becomes weak or noisy handset s range has decreased Lift the base s antenna to a fully vertical position Be sure neither the handset s nor base s antenna is touching a metal sur face Recharge the battery pack Handset does not ring or receive a page Lift the base s antenna to a fully vertical position Move the handset closer to the base Move the base away from other electri cal devices Recharge the battery pack You have an incoming call but do not receive any Caller ID information Let the phone ring twice before you answer so the system has time to record the Caller ID information Check that the system is correctly and securely connected Call your phone c
14. the handset is off the base Redial lets you quickly redial the last number dialed Flash sends an electronic switch hook signal for use with special phone services such as Call Waiting 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 Auto Talk Any Key Answer lets you set the TAD 728 so you can answer an incoming call by just lifting the handset from the base or pressing any key if the handset is off the base Hearing Aid Compatibility lets you use your phone with hearing aids that have a T telephone switch Out of Range Signal lets you know when you move out of the base s operat ing range Headset Jack lets you connect an optional headset for hands free conve nience Ae TAD Features Date Time Stamp records the day and time of each message Digitally Synthesized Voice guides you through operation of the system Prerecorded Messages gives you the option of using existing outgoing messages or recording your own Memo Recording lets you leave messages for yourself or others in your home or office Answer Only lets you play an an nouncement for callers to hear without recording their messages Digital Message Counter shows the number of messages and the operating status of the TAD Remote Operation lets you use a touch
15. 1 Lift the handset 2 Hold down DIRECTORY on the hand set until Enter name appears S FLASH DIRECTORY EDIT MENU REDIAL REMOTE DELETE INTE M RadioShack Keto If you do not want to enter a name skip to Step 4 19 k a E 2 T 3 5 43 728 fm Page 20 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM To enter the name use the dialing buttons The character chart below shows you which dialing buttons control each character Repeatedly press a dialing button until the char acter you want appears on the dis play Press w to select lowercase letters and press A to select uppercase letters Press to move the cursor to the left If you make a mistake move the cursor over the error then press DELETE and enter the correct char acter Press to move the cursor to the right and enter the next character Character Chart Dialing Each time you press the appropriate button button you can choose the following characters in sequence gt Space gt amp gt gt gt gt eh ees ey CZAS BSC gt CDE Fie SaS Cres hs Iy CERS Re Loe C gt MeN Oe6 gt CPRO RASS Sindee CT Ue Nie Bi sy CPN SA elel Q 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qorer 0 When you finish entering all charac ters press DIRECTORY Enter the phone number and any tone or pause entries see Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line on o Page 18 and
16. COM RadioShack aD For example if you have Call Waiting press FLASH MENU to answer an incom ing call without disconnecting the cur rent call Press FLASH MENU again to return to the first call Note If you do not have any special phone services pressing FLASH MENU might disconnect the current call USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE Some special services such as bank by phone require tone signals If you have pulse dialing you can still use these special tone services by following these steps 1 Be sure PULSE TONE is set to PULSE 2 Dial the service s main number 18 Ae o 3 When the service answers press TONE Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals PREVIOUS PLAY RPT SKIP Cs rw Gv STOP HELP ED GD ED FLASH DIRECTORY EDIT MENU REDIAL REMOTE DELETE INTERCOM RadioShack d 4 After you complete the call return the handset to the base or TALK The phone automatically resets to the pulse mode USING THE INTERCOM You can use the TAD 728 as a two way pager and intercom between the base and handset This is useful if the hand set is away from the base and you want to locate it or if you want to have a con versation between someone with the handset and someone at the base Note If a call comes in during an inter com conversation the person using the handset can answer the call by pressing TALK but the intercom call i
17. ERCOM RadioShack aD To skip to the previous message press PREVIOUS or PREVIOUS 7 on the hand set PREVIOUS PLAYIRPT SKIP REDIAL MOTE DELETE INTER RadioShack aD To play the current message again press PLAY REPEAT gt or PLAY RPT 8 on the handset To stop playback before the end of the messages press STOP or STOP HELP TONE on the handset DELETING MESSAGES To delete the current message press DELETE on either the handset or base until a beep sounds at any time during playback PREVIOUS PLAY RPT STOPMELP FLASH DIRECTORY _ EDIT REDIAL REMOTE DELETE INTERCOM RadioShack aD To delete all messages at once while messages are not playing hold down DELETE on the base until the TAD beeps 3 times After all messages have been deleted the TAD announces You have no messages ADJUSTING THE TAD S VOLUME You can adjust the playback volume with the VOLUME control located on the right side of the base during message playback or call screening JY oJ ANS ONLY 14 REC TIME 43 728 fm Page 36 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM E a REMOTE OPERATION USING THE TOLL SAVER When you call the TAD 728 and the number of rings to answer calls is set to toll saver it answers after about two rings if you have new messages ones you have not listened to If there are no new messages the TAD waits for about five rings before it ans
18. 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 att
19. Line Liquid Crystal Display with Back Light lets you view an entire Caller ID record on one screen 30 Name Number Directory lets you store up to 30 telephone numbers to gether with each party s name into the directory memory You can transfer numbers saved in the Caller ID log to the directory Volume Control lets you adjust the volume you hear through the handset in four steps Adjustable Ringer Volume lets you choose high or low volume for the hand set ringer Two Way Intercom Paging System lets you send a signal from the base to the handset or from the handset to the base so you can page someone or eas ily locate the handset when it is away from the base If someone answers you can use the TAD 728 as a two way in tercom Facedown or Faceup Handset Charg ing you can place the handset on the base facedown or faceup Ample Talk and Standby Time the supplied battery when fully charged provides about 4 hours of talk time or 7 days of standby time 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation 2 0 2 T e 5 43 728 fm Page 3 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM o 20 Channels automatically selects a clear channel when you make or answer a call even while talking Security Access Protection Code automatically prevents other cordless phone users from using your phone line while
20. N OUTGOING MESSAGE You can record your own message up to 1 minute long for the caller to hear when the TAD answers a call You can use ei ther the base or the handset to record the message Hints e Do not tell callers that you are not home Instead say that you cannot come to the phone right now e When you record an announce ment only message be sure that the caller understands he or she cannot leave a message Follow these steps to record your outgo ing message 1 Hold down OGM REC on the base for about 2 seconds until a beep sounds The digital display begins counting up by second 00 01 02 Then speak your outgoing message into the base OGM REC ZS 43 728 fm Page 32 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e 2 When finished press OGM REC again or press STOP The TAD beeps plays back the message then beeps again The display shows A or AO if you set it to announcement only and the num ber of messages if the TAD has new messages alternately The TAD is now ready to answer calls You can also record your message us ing the handset Press REMOTE After hearing the number of messages or no messages follow these steps to record your message 1 Press OGM REC 1 twice within 2 seconds A beep sounds Then speak your outgoing message into the handset MEMO REC 2 When finished press OGM REC 1 again or p
21. Repeatedly press Ato scroll through the options list see Call Waiting Options on Page 28 4 Press FLASH MENU to select the option displayed Note After having selected the Switch Caller or Hold Message options you can use the following op tions e Press FLASH MENU to select the Switch Caller option again e Choose the Drop amp Switch option to disconnect the current call and talk to the waiting caller e Choose the Link Callers option to have a conference call with both callers Ae 0 5 43 728 fm Page 28 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM 2 Call Waiting Options Call Waiting Options Services provide you with several choices for how to handle the second call Display Description Switch Caller Switch between a waiting caller and a first caller You can repeat as often as you like Hold Message A waiting caller hears a prerecorded message stating that you will be available shortly and is put on hold When you are ready to answer select the Switch Caller option Busy Message A prerecorded message indicates you are too busy to take a call and the waiting call is discon nected Caller to V Mail Send a waiting caller to your phone company s Voice Mail service Note Voice Mail is a service available from some telephone companies A call for a sub scriber can be kept at the telephone company and retrieved later on by calling the special num ber and entering the ca
22. SET TO CONTROL THE TAD To control the TAD with the handset press REMOTE on the handset while the phone is on hook The handset display shows Remote and two bars flash on the digital display on the base PREVIOUS PLAY RPT SKIP C ED ED FLASH DIRECTORY EDIT REDIAL MENU REMOTE DELETE INTERCOM RadioShack aD The TAD announces the number of messages you have if any If the TAD Oe has no messages the TAD announces You have no messages Then the TAD is ready to accept a command Note If you need help during operation press STOP HELP TONE The TAD plays a series of voice prompts to guide you through the handset operation When you finish operating the TAD wait until Remote on the handset display disappears or press REMOTE again SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS Follow these steps to set how long the TAD waits before it answers a call 2 rings 5 rings or toll saver Note If you plan to check your messag es by long distance set the number of rings to toll saver see Using the Toll Saver on Page 36 1 Hold down ANSWER on the base until the TAD announces the num ber of rings two five or toll saver and the display flashes the current setting 2 5 or SA 2 e 2 9 43 728 fm Page 30 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM Repeatedly press PREVIOUS or SKIP on the base unti
23. as the available recording time about 15 minutes maximum 33 9 2 T e 5 43 728 fm Page 34 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM o Note It is illegal in some areas to record a conversation without the consent of all parties to the conversation including the phone company Check the laws in your area before you use the two way record ing feature Using the Handset Press REMOTE then MEMO REC 3 The TAD begins recording To send the contents of the recording back to the caller through the telephone line press PLAY RPT 8 while recording PLAY RPT 8 SS STOP HELP PIN FLASH DIRECTORY EDIT MENU REDIAL REMOTE DELETE INTERCOM RadioShack oD To stop recording press MEMO REC 3 Using the Base Hold down MEMO REC on the base for about 2 seconds The recording starts To send the recorded contents you just made back to the caller through the tele phone line press PLAY REPEAT gt To stop recording press MEMO REC 34 Ae Notes e To stop the playback press REMOTE on the handset or press STOP on the base e To repeat the playback press PLAY RPT 8 on the handset or press PLAY REPEAT on the base PLAYING MESSAGES After a new message is recorded A and the number of all recorded messages flash on the display alternately Notes e The maximum number of messages that the display can show is 59 The number does not change after that even if y
24. code in the TAD 728 s memory Then when you dial from a Caller ID record the TAD 728 skips the area code if it matches the one you store 5 To clear the display when you finish press FLASH MENU or return the handset to the base Follow these steps to store your area code 1 Lift the handset and press FLASH MENU First the menu of Ringer Vol appears 2 Press A to select the menu screen Area Code The current area code appears 3 Press W then enter your 3 digit area code If you make a mistake repeatedly press DELETE to move the cursor over the incorrect digit then enter the correct number f a ial Aa 43 728 fm Page 17 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e N TELEPHONE OPERATION 4 MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS To make a call lift the handset and press TALK TALK and the calls elapsed time 0 01 appear on the handset display and the call s elapsed time starts to count When you hear the dial tone dial the number The number displays as you dial To answer a call lift the handset from the base and press TALK If auto talk is on simply lift the handset from the base to answer the call If the handset is away from the base press any key to answer the call To end a call place the handset on the base or press TALK OUT OF RANGE SIGNAL If you move the handset out of the base s range while a call is in progress three beeps sound through the earpiece every four seconds Re
25. d or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided This product should be operated only from the type of power source 10 12 AO indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this prod uct where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product but take it to a qualified serviceman when some service or repair work is required Opening or removing cov ers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subse quently used Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the follow ing conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or f
26. date time the number of calls from that number and NEW if you have new calls pe H9 ZS 43 728 fm Page 25 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e N Dialing Numbers Using the Callers List 1 Press a or W to recall the callers list header 2 Find the caller in the list by pressing A Or V repeatedly Note The caller information must have the phone number If the num ber is not shown on the display you cannot call back from the list 3 Press TALK The number is dialed automatically Storing a Caller ID Record in the Directory 1 Recall the record you want to store by pressing A or repeatedly 2 Hold down DIRECTORY for at least 2 seconds 3 Edit the name if necessary see Editing an Entry on Page 20 If the record has no name Enter name appears and you can enter the name if you like 4 Press DIRECTORY 5 Edit the phone number if necessary 6 Press DIRECTORY to store the record to the directory The phone beeps and Saved direc tory appears on the display If the di rectory already has 30 phone numbers the display shows Directory full and the record is not stored Ae DELETING CALLER ID RECORDS You can delete Caller ID records individ ually or all at once To delete a single record recall it by pressing A or W re peatedly then press DELETE The phone beeps Call Deleted ap pears and the next record appears To delete all the records at once display
27. e TAD to answer The TAD automatically turns itself on to answer your call 0 Aa 43 728 fm Page 37 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e E a ai 2 When the outgoing message ends press then enter your 2 digit PIN within 2 seconds The TAD announces You have xx new message s where xx is the numbers of messages or You have no messages then the TAD plays back the recorded messages contin uously When you have both old and new messages the TAD first plays back only the new messages Press 8 to hear the old messages 3 During playback you can press the number key for the command you want Press To 7 Skip to the previ ous message 8 Repeat the cur rent message 9 Skip to the next message Stop message playback 0 twice within Delete the current 2 seconds message After all messages have been played back or you finished playing back by pressing you can continue to ac cess other features To record a new outgoing message 1 Press 1 twice within 2 seconds The TAD beeps Ae 2 Record your new outgoing mes sage 3 Press 1 or X A beep sounds and the recorded outgoing message plays back To record a memo 1 Press 3 The TAD beeps 2 Record your message 3 Press 3 The TAD beeps and the recorded memo plays To listen to help guidance Press and the TAD plays a series of voice prompts to guide you th
28. ecycling collec tion centers and mail back programs DQ ls 4 8 Aa 43 728 fm Page 43 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e N 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 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 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 e 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 Ae If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your phone Some cordless telephones operate on
29. eets these specifica tions Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the TAD 728 or the adapter The supplied RadioShack adapter was designed specifically for your TAD 728 Use only the supplied adapter Notes e Your telephone connects directly to a modular phone line jack If your phone line jack is not a modular jack you can update the wiring yourself using jacks and adapters available from your local Ra dioShack store Or you can let the telephone company update the wir ing for you The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C or RJ11W for a wall plate jack On a Desk Follow these steps when you place the base on a desk or table 1 Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base 2 Plug the modular cord s other end into a modular phone line jack AS Ea Aa 43 728 fm Page 11 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM 3 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC 9V AC ADAPTER jack on the back of the base 4 Route the adapter s cord through the strain relief slot on the base 5 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet PF power failure flashes on the digital display 6 Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position On a Wall Plate or Wall 1 Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into t
30. en the handset is on the base even if the battery pack is not con nected Notes e When you first use the phone after charging or recharging the battery pack the phone might not work and you might hear three beeps when you press TALK If this happens return the handset to the base for about 2 seconds This resets the security access protection code Ae If the battery pack is completely dis charged the handset might lose its security access protection code To reset the code return the handset to the base for about 2 seconds Using a pencil eraser clean the charging contacts on the handset and the base about once a month If the battery pack becomes weak during a call the handset beeps every 16 seconds and Recharge Battery low appears When this happens you cannot make another call on the phone until you recharge the battery pack About once a month fully discharge the battery pack by keeping the handset off the base until the hand set display shows Recharge Battery low Otherwise the bat tery pack loses its ability to fully recharge If the handset display does not show Recharge Battery low but the phone does not work recharge the battery pack The battery charge might be too low to light the indicator If you are not going to use your phone for an extended period of time disconnect the battery pack This increases the battery pack s usable life 13 Aa 43 728 fm Pa
31. et on the base to recharge it while the headset is connected be sure the handset seats properly With a headset connected you can make or answer calls as usual using the keys on the handset You can use a handset holder available at your local RadioShack store to hang the handset on your belt for greater con venience When you finish using the headset dis connect it from the handset a oc Ea Aa 43 728 fm Page 23 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e N CALLER ID OPERATION 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 The TAD 728 displays this information when it receives a call and it stores up to 30 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 on Page 26 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 MENU To resume the previous phone conversation press FLASH MENU again CALL WAITING OPTIONS The Caller ID service provides you with more choices on how to handle a sec ond call when you are already on the phone You can switch between the call er
32. ge 14 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e ra e The supplied battery pack should last for about a year When it loses its ability to fully recharge order a replacement battery pack from your local RadioShack store see Replacing the Battery Pack on Page 42 SETTING THE DIALING MODE Set PULSE TONE on the back of the base for the type of service you have If you are not sure which type you have once the battery pack is fully charged do this test 1 Be sure PULSE TONE is set to TONE 2 Lift the handset press TALK and listen for a dial tone VOLUME OGM REC MEMO REC S 3 Press any number other than 0 Note If your phone system requires that you dial an access code 9 for example before you dial an outside number do not dial the access code either 14 Ae If the dial tone stops you have touch tone service Leave PULSE TONE set to TONE If the dial tone continues you have pulse service Set PULSE TONE to PULSE SETTING THE RINGERS Turning the Ringers On or Off You can turn the ringers on the base or handset on or off Use RINGER OFF ON on the base to turn the ringer on the base on or off Use RINGER OFF ON on the handset s left side to turn the handset s ringer on or off Notes e The handset does not ring when it is on the base even when RINGER OFF ON is set to ON e If you turn off the ringer you can sti
33. he TEL LINE jack on the back of the base as in Ona Desk Step 1 on Page 10 2 Insert the supplied AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC 9V AC ADAPTER jack as in On a Desk Step 3 Ae 3 Route the adapter s cord through the strain relief slot on the bottom of the base 4 Insert the mounting bracket s tabs into the base s tab slots then press down on the bracket s clips to insert them into the clip slots 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 l O Aa 43 728 fm Page 12 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM m 6 6 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet PF power failure flashes on the display 7 Lift the base s antenna to a vertical position 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 11 then apply these additional instructions for placement on a wall 1 Drill two holes 31 16 hs inches 100 mm sal apart Then thread a screw into each hole letting the 3 heads extend about 16 inch 4 mm from the wall ai 2 Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base 3 Align the bracket s keyhole slots
34. l the TAD announces and displays the number of rings you desire two so the TAD answers on the second ring five to answer on the fifth ring or toll saver when you want to use the toll saver function Press ANSWER or PLAY REPEAT gt The TAD sounds a long beep and announces the selected num ber of rings The TAD repeats the selected number of rings or toll saver every 3 seconds until 30 sec onds have passed Note Press each button within 30 sec onds If you take longer the setting pro cedure is canceled automatically SETTING THE DAY AND TIME You must set the day and time so the TAD can record the correct day and time of each message 1 2 n3 e If ANSWER is on press STOP to turn off the TAD Hold down STOP on the base until a long beep sounds The TAD announces the day of the week CL flashes on the digital display o Press PREVIOUS or SKIP until the TAD announces the correct day of the week Press PLAY REPEAT gt The TAD announces the hour and AM or PM Press PREVIOUS or SKIP until the TAD announces the correct hour including AM or PM Press PLAY REPEAT gt The TAD announces the minute Press PREVIOUS or SKIP until the TAD announces the correct minute Holding down PREVIOUS or SKIP advances the minute rapidly and announces minutes in 10 minute increments Release PREVIOUS or SKIP and the TAD announces the min
35. ll make calls and answer calls if you hear another phone on the same line ringing 0 2 T e 5 43 728 fm Page 15 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM o Setting the Handset s Ringer Volume Be sure RINGER OFF ON located on the side of the handset is set to ON 1 At any time except during a call lift the handset and press FLASH MENU Ringer Vol High appears Note You cannot set the handset s ringer volume if you press TALK when you lift the handset PREVIOUS PLAY RPT SKIP C CD ED STOP HELP PIN S Ol FLASH DIRECTORY EDIT REMOTE DELETE INTERCOM RadioShack Kero 2 To change the ringer volume to low press VOLUME V The display shows Ringer Vol Low Each time you press Y the ringer volume alternately changes between High and Low and the handset rings at the selected volume 3 To clear the display when you finish press FLASH MENU or return the handset to the base USING 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 Ae Follow these steps to turn auto talk on or off 1 Lift the handset and press FLASH MENU First the menu of Ringer Vol appears 2 Repeatedly press A until Auto Talk Off appears 3 Press V to select Auto Talk On Auto Talk alternates bet
36. ller s phone number and code number Check with your telephone com pany to determine if this service is available Link Callers Allows you to speak with your first and second callers to have a 3 way conference call During a conference call you can Drop Caller 1 hang up on the 1st caller and continue with the 2nd Drop Caller 2 hang up on the 2nd caller and continue with the 1st Drop amp Switch Disconnects the active call caller on the dis play and connects automatically to the remain ing caller a e gt 4 Aa 43 728 fm Page 29 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e E a TAD OPERATION a You can use the base or the handset to control the TAD With the handset you set the remote operation personal identifica tion number PIN select the outgoing message record outgoing messages memos or telephone conversation turn the TAD on and off play messages and delete a current message At the base you can set the day and time set the num ber of rings before the TAD answers an in coming call select the outgoing message set incoming message recording time record outgoing messages memos or telephone conversation turn the TAD on and off play and delete messages and adjust the TAD s volume Note While you are using the base to control the TAD you can still answer in coming calls with the handset or another phone on the same telephone line USING THE HAND
37. ompany to verify that your Caller ID service is active Oe 39 Me 0 5 43 728 fm Page 40 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM 2 Problem Suggestion The TAD does not answer calls Make sure the TAD is set to on Make sure the AC adapter and battery pack are properly connected Check all phone line connections The TAD does not record caller s mes Set REC TIME to 1 or 4 sages Delete messages if memory is full If you still have problems disconnect the phone If other phones on the same line work properly the fault is in this phone or its installation If you cannot find the prob lem take your TAD 728 to your local RadioShack store for assistance ape e 43 728 fm Page 41 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM a CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack TAD 728 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Telephone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your TAD 728 so you can enjoy it for years Keep the TAD 728 dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Use and store the TAD 728 only in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices dam age the battery pack and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the TAD 728 away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts
38. on the display to show a power fail ure occurred and the TAD 728 loses the security access protection code connection between the base and the handset When power is restored put the handset on the base briefly to restore this connec tion so you can use the handset READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION We have designed your phone to con form to federal regulations and you can connect it to most phone lines However each device that you connect to the tele phone line draws power from the line We refer to this power draw as the phone s ringer equivalence number or REN The REN is on the bottom of your phone 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 three in ru ral areas your phones might not ring If ringer operation is impaired remove one of the devices from the line Ae FCC STATEMENT Your telephone 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 You must not connect your phone to any of the following coin operated systems e party line systems e most electronic key phone systems This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area However your equipment might
39. ou have received more messages When the TAD receives 59 mes sages including your own outgoing message or the memory has less than 15 seconds left F full and the number of messages flash on the display Press PLAY REPEAT on the base or press REMOTE then PLAY RPT 8 on the handset The TAD announces the num ber of messages and whether the mes sages are new or old already listened to Then each new message plays fol lowed by the day and time it was record ed When you have both old and new mes sages the TAD first plays back only the new messages 0 2 T 5 43 728 fm Page 35 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM o While playing back the messages PL playback and the number of the cur rent messages flash on the display For example if you have a total of four mes sages one old three new pressing PLAY REPEAT gt displays 2 the first new message If there are no messages when you press PLAY REPEAT or PLAY RPT 8 the TAD announces You have no mes sages Notes e If the TAD detects a busy signal for more than 5 seconds or silence for more than 8 seconds while record ing a message it stops recording and releases the call e When you play back messages using the handset the message number does not appear on the dis play To skip to the next message press SKIP or SKIP 9 on the handset PREVIOUS PLAYIRPT skip Gung REDIAL REMOTE DELETE INT
40. ppenaa krae Seen aeae een aee aaepe aare eae aaa adan EH ase aaaea nh Kiinaa 29 Using the Handset to Control the TAD ssesssssessessiessrrrerrsrrrssrrrsernsrrensrrresrens 29 Setting the Number of RINgS c ccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeseseeeeseaaeeeeaaeeseeeeseaeeesaes 29 Setting the Day and Time ececceeeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeceeeeseaaeeeeaaeeseeeeeeaeeteaes 30 Selecting an Outgoing Message e ss sssessssssssisseetsissrinssiiessrnsssrnnstnnsnnnnnnn nnna 31 Recording an Outgoing Message cececceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeseeaeeeeaaeeesaees 31 Setting the TAD to Answer Calls cc ccccceeeceeeeeeeecaeeeeeeeeseaaeeeeaaeeseeeeeeeaeeteaes 32 screening Calls reretia uaaa telnet Hore aaar iaaa ae a Ninaa 33 Recording a Memo reote ee thon nea A O 33 Recording Telephone Conversations cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeneeeseeeeeseaeesennees 33 Using the Handset renren anran at IA A E EAE S 34 Using the Base iiei iienaa eN E CEEE N E AENT 34 Playing Messages naciano iania a ai i i 34 Deleting Messages ati niea e SaN E ela ee Gti adie ieee 35 Adjusting the TAD S Volume 0 eeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteaeeeeeeseaeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneenaaees 35 Remote Operation ccineeeicccceccceeeeceeccteeee sc nnsstieecetecteestecsrenetesnncectenidersobenedendeessucnerbcee 36 Using the Toll Saver cccccsceeeceeececeeeeeeeeceaaeceeaeeeceaeeeeeaaeeceaeeeseaaeeeseeeeseaeeesnnees 36 Setting the Remote Operation Pin
41. rayed e If liquid has been spilled into the product e If the product has been exposed to rain or water a jal S Y a 5 43 728 fm Page 7 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e If the product does not operate normally by following the operat ing instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other con trols may result in damage and wires or terminals unless the tele phone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modi fying telephone lines 4 CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS READ AND FOLLOW THESE IN STRUCTIONS 1 Use only the required size and type battery will often require extensive work 2 Do not dispose of the battery in a by a qualified technician to fire restore thee proauct do normal The cell may explode Check with operation local codes for possible special dis e If the product has been dropped posal instructions Dine Cabinet has paen dam 3 Do not open or mutilate the battery aged i Released electrolyte is corrosive e If the product exhibits a distinct and may cause damage to the eyes change in performance or skin It may be toxic if swallowed 13 Avoid using a telephone other than 4 Exercise care in handling batteries a cordless type during an electrical in order not to short the battery with storm There may be remote ri
42. ress STOP HELP TONE The handset beeps then plays back the message Ae SETTING THE TAD TO ANSWER CALLS To set the TAD to answer calls press ANSWER on the base The TAD plays the current outgoing message then dis plays A or AO if set to announcement only Press ANSWER again to choose the prerecorded or your own message To turn off the TAD press STOP except while any message is playing back The TAD announces Answer off To turn the TAD on and off from the handset press REMOTE so the handset displays Remote You hear the TAD announce the number of currently re corded messages Press ANS 4 and the TAD announces the current outgoing message or Answer off if it is off Repeatedly press ANS 4 to turn the TAD on select between the prerecorded or your own message or turning the TAD off SQ Note If the incoming message memory is full 59 messages including your own outgoing messages or less than 15 sec onds left the TAD announces No re maining time F flashes on the digital display The TAD does not answer calls d 0 Aa 43 728 fm Page 33 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e a SCREENING CALLS You can let the TAD answer calls for you while you listen to the caller s message through the base s speaker You can ad just the volume of the caller s voice us ing VOLUME on the base If you decide to answer the call lift the handset and press TALK or pick
43. ributable 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 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 1AD6P1P0942 A 06A99 Printed in Malaysia D
44. rough re mote operation To set the TAD to answer not answer calls Press 4 The TAD announces the cur rent outgoing message or Answer off Repeatedly press 4 during the OGM playback to turn the TAD on choose one of the prerecorded or your own message or turn the TAD off You hear Answer off Ea 43 728 fm Page 38 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone but if you do the follow ing suggestions might help Problem Suggestion The phone does not work or works poorly Check all phone line connections Make sure the AC adapter and battery pack are properly connected Make sure the battery pack is properly charged Return the handset to the base for about 2 seconds to reset its security access protection code The handset stops working or works poorly during a call Move the handset closer to the base Lift the base s antenna to a fully vertical position Be sure the handset s battery pack is charged If the battery pack power is too low it does not have enough power to light the handset and display Recharge Battery low The handset battery does not charge Check the charging contacts on the handset and base If they are dirty clean them with a pencil eraser see Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack on Page 12 Be sure the battery pack
45. s have a 3 way conference call with both callers send the second caller to your voice mail or answer the second caller with a prerecorded message ask ing them to hold the line If the TAD 728 s Caller ID memory be comes full any new call replaces the oldest call s record Oe REVIEWING CALLER ID RECORDS Callers List The callers list memory stores the infor mation of up to the 30 most recent call ers When you begin reviewing the list a callers list header appears to indicate how many new calls have been received since your last review and how many viewed callers are kept in the list If a call is received after 30 callers have al ready been stored the oldest item is re moved from memory 0 5 43 728 fm Page 24 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM 2 Reviewing the Callers List To review the callers list lift the handset and press ar nce The display shows one of the following callers list headers Display Description No calls No callers stored in the list Saved calls 5 The callers list has 5 previously viewed callers New calls 2 The callers list has 2 new callers Saved calls 3 and 3 previously viewed callers Repeatedly press W scroll through the callers list from the newest to the oldest or A to scroll back through the callers list The top line of each record shows the caller s name The second line shows the call er s phone number The third line shows the
46. s discon nected d 0 ZS 43 728 fm Page 19 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e N Paging from the Base to the Handset To send a page from the base to the handset press INTERCOM on the base The handset beeps twice per second for 15 seconds The handset s display shows Paging The base s IN USE CHARGE indicator flashes To answer a page at the handset press INTERCOM Begin your conversation af ter the handset display shows Inter com To end an intercom call press INTER COM on the base or handset All indica tors turn off Paging from the Handset to the Base To send a page from the handset to the base press INTERCOM on the handset The base sounds two short beeps and automatically answers the handset s page whether or not anyone is there Begin your conversation To end an intercom call press INTER COM on the base or handset All indica tors turn off USING THE DIRECTORY The TAD 728 s directory stores up to 30 telephone numbers with a maximum of 16 digits for each number including pauses into its memory You can attach a name up to 16 characters to stored phone numbers Storing a Name and Number Notes An error tone sounds and the phone exits the storing process if you wait more than 30 seconds between each key press If you receive a call during memory entry the phone exits the storing process
47. sk of conducting materials such as rings electric shock from lightning bracelets and keys The battery or 14 Do not use the telephone to report a CONDUC TOM may ovemeal and canse i Pa burns gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 5 Charge the battery provided with or Installation identified for use with this product he only in accordance with the instruc 1 Never install telephone wiring during A area Sot gst mt tions and limitations specified in this a lightning storm manual Never install telephone jacks in wet l k 6 Observe proper polarity orienta locations unless the jack is specifi tions between the battery and bat cally designed for wet locations tery charger Never touch uninsulated telephone 7 Use only the required size and type AC adapter SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS roe f q 43 728 fm Page 8 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM ConTENTS Instalator sessies aAa AA dotedecdeccduesenceceedeensesdedewenss 10 Mounting the PRONG susare raes ea reena Ra Ao Eart 10 DE DE E E A E eecevere iene 10 On a Wall Plate or Wall cccccccceeeeeeeeececeeeeeeeceeeeeeeaeeseeeeetaeeseeaeeesaaeeeea 11 Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack c ccccsceceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeetetaeeseneees 12 Setting the Dialing Mode cececeeesneeceeeeeeseaeeceeeeeeeaaeeceeeeeesaeeeeeneeessaeeeseneees 14 Setting the RINGES A a aea araa a Raa A aa ets leer aae Eaa Aaaa 14 Turning the Ringers On or
48. tone phone or rotary phone and pocket tone dialer to operate the TAD while you are away from your home or office Programmable PIN you can set a two digit personal identification number PIN for secure remote operation Remote Answer On lets you call the TAD from a remote location even when it is not set to answer calls Toll Saver lets you avoid unneces sary long distance charges when you call by long distance to check your mes sages o d 0 S Y e 5 43 728 fm Page 4 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM o 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 Call Screening lets you listen as a caller leaves a message so you can de cide whether or not to answer the call Two Way Conversation Recording lets you record the conversation when you are talking on the TAD 728 Adjustable Ring Number lets you set the TAD to answer after two or five rings Volume Control lets you adjust the volume of incoming message playback This TAD has been tested and found to comply with all applicable FCC stan dards and is UL listed We recommend you record your phone s serial number here The num ber is on the bottom of the case Serial Number IMPORTANT CALLER ID INFORMATION To use the phone s Caller ID and Caller ID with Call Waiting features you must be in an area where those ser
49. turn to within the base s range within 40 seconds then the out of range signal stops and you can resume your phone conversation If you keep the handset out of the base s range for 40 seconds or more the call is disconnected Ae ADJUSTING THE HANDSET VOLUME The handset s VOLUME control lets you set the volume you hear through the handset to one of four levels OGM REC MEMO REC O amp To change the volume setting during a call repeatedly press VOLUME A or V on the handset The TAD 728 beeps once each time you press VOLUME A or V and shows the volume level as Maximum High Medium or Low on the handset display When you reach the highest or lowest volume level the TAD 728 beeps three times USING REDIAL You can quickly dial the last number di aled Lift the handset and press TALK then press REDIAL D MENU REDIAL REMOTE DELETE INTERCOM RadioShack Keto Notes The redial memory holds up to 32 dig its so you can redial long distance as well as local numbers 17 k 0 2 T e 5 43 728 fm Page 18 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM The redial memory also holds pause entries See Entering a Pause on Page 21 USING FLASH Flash performs the electronic equiva lent of a switchhook operation for spe cial services such as Call Waiting PREVIOUS PLAY RPT SKIP FLASH DIRECTORY EDIT MENU REDIAL REMOTE DELETE INTER
50. up any phone on the same phone line as the TAD The TAD stops recording You can also use the handset to screen calls When the TAD starts to answer a call press REMOTE on the handset and listen to the caller s message If you de cide to answer the call press TALK If you decide to hang up and let the TAD continue recording the caller s message press REMOTE again RECORDING A MEMO You can leave a message memo up to 4 minutes long for yourself or others The memo is counted as one message and played back with other messages see Playing Messages on Page 34 1 Hold down MEMO REC on the base for about 2 seconds until a beep sounds WEMOREC omae sToP INTERCOM 900MHz Dicirat SPREAD SPI wv Ae 2 Speak into the base 3 When you finish press MEMO REC again or press STOP The TAD beeps again and the message num ber increases by one To record from the handset press RE MOTE After hearing the number of mes sages or no messages follow these steps 1 Press MEMO REC 3 2 When the TAD beeps speak into the handset 3 When you finish press MEMO REC 3 again or press STOP HELP gt TONE The TAD beeps again and plays back the recorded message RECORDING TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS The TAD 728 lets you record both sides of a telephone conversation The TAD 728 stores a recorded conversation as a message The recording can be as long
51. ute setting If you advance too far when holding down PREVIOUS or SKIP press the opposite button Press PLAY REPEAT to enter the minute setting The TAD announces the newly set day and time Notes Oe If you make an error the TAD beeps 3 times Repeat Steps 1 7 The TAD repeats the stage every 3 seconds for 30 seconds After 30 seconds the setting procedure is canceled automatically When you have an incoming call or paging from the base while setting the day and time the setting proce dure is canceled a jal 2 T e 5 43 728 fm Page 31 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM o e If there is a power failure PF flashes on the digital display when power returns Reset the day and time SELECTING AN OUTGOING MESSAGE The TAD has two prerecorded messag es One asks the caller to leave a mes sage Hello no one is available to take your call Please leave your message af ter the tone the other is an announce ment and does not let the caller leave a message Hello no one is available to take your call You can also record your own message see Recording an Outgoing Message Use the REC TIME switch to select which message you want When you set it to either 1 or 4 minutes the normal message is se lected and the TAD records each incom ing message for 1 or 4 minutes When you set it to ANS ONLY the announce only message is selected Ae RECORDING A
52. vices are available and you must subscribe to those services through your local phone company 4 Where Caller ID is offered one or more options are generally available caller s number only e caller s name only caller s name and number WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Ae This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsu lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to con stitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case AN This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accom panying this product AA e Aa 43 728 fm Page 5 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM e N Important e Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate When the AC power is off you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your TAD 728 To be safe you should also have a phone that does not need AC power to operate not a cordless phone so you can still make and receive calls if there is an AC power failure e When AC power is lost PF appears
53. ween On and Off 4 To clear the display when you finish press FLASH MENU or return the handset to the base SETTING CALLER ID CALL WAITING ON OFF OPTIONS If you have Call Waiting with Caller ID service you can set the TAD 728 to show Caller ID information for an incom ing call even while you are already on the phone Follow these steps to select the Caller ID Call Waiting feature on off or options For the Call Waiting Options service see Call Waiting Options on Page 28 1 Lift the handset and press FLASH MENU The menu Ringer Vol appears 2 Repeatedly press A until Call WTG Options appears 15 0 2 9 43 728 fm Page 16 Thursday August 26 1999 8 53 AM 3 Press w to change the Caller ID Call Waiting setting Off On or Options appears indicating the selected setting 4 To clear the display when you finish PREVIOUS PLAY RPT STOP HELP PIN FLASH DIRECTORY EDIT MENU REDIAL RadioShack aD press FLASH MENU or return the handset to the base 4 Press w to store the area code The display shows the stored area code The previous area code is deleted STORING YOUR AREA CODE To quickly dial a number from a Caller ID record see Dialing Numbers Using the Callers List on Page 25 or to cor rectly store a number from a record into the directory see Storing a Caller ID Record in the Directory on Page 25 you must store your local area
54. wers This gives you time to hang up before the TAD an swers so you can avoid long distance charges SETTING THE REMOTE OPERATION PIN The remote operation PIN personal identification number permits remote access to the TAD The PIN can be any number from 00 to 99 The default set ting is 99 but you can change it by fol lowing these steps 1 Press REMOTE on the handset so the handset display shows Remote The TAD announces the number of messages you have if any 2 Press PIN on the handset Then the TAD announces the current PIN through the handset PREVIOUS PLAY RPT SKIP Ces Gr Gna STOP HELP FLASH DIRECTORY EDIT MENU REDIAL REMOTE DELETE INTERCOM RadioShack aD 3 Enter your two digit PIN 36 a 4 Press PIN on the keypad again Then the TAD announces your new PIN stored through the handset s speaker 5 Press REMOTE so Remote disap pears from the handset display Accessing the TAD Remotely While you are away from your home you can use a touch tone phone or a pulse rotary phone with a pocket tone dialer to enter your PIN and do any of the following set the TAD to answer calls select an outgoing message listen to your messages record a new announcement record a memo delete messages turn the TAD off Note You cannot access the TAD from another telephone on the same line as your TAD 728 1 Dial your phone number and wait for th
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