Radio Shack Telephone TAD 1004 User Guide

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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.  
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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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