43-789.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM Cat. No. 43-789 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
43-789.fm Page 2 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack TAD-1029 Digital Answering System uses advanced cordless telephone technology to give you superior audio quality. Its cordless operation lets you move freely around your home or office. The TAD-1029 stores all messages on a computer chip. This gives you better performance than tape-based answering machines. For example, you can delete an individual message while saving the rest.
43-789.fm Page 3 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM ANSWER Button — lets you turn the TAD on or off without disconnecting it. Phone Pick-Up Detection — stops recording when you pick up any phone on the same line as the TAD. Telephone Features 25 Channels — the TAD-1029 finds a clear channel every time you make or receive a call. You can also manually change channels during a call.
3-789.fm Page 4 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM We recommend you record the TAD’s serial number here. The number is on the bottom of the base. Serial Number ________________ Important: Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate. When AC power is off, you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your TAD-1029. For this reason, the TAD1029 should not be your only telephone.
43-789.fm Page 5 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM CONTENTS Preparation .............................................................................................................. 7 Selecting a Location ........................................................................................... 7 Installing the Phone ............................................................................................ 7 Placing the Base on a Desk Top ..................................................................
43-789.fm Page 6 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM Recording Incoming Messages ........................................................................ Recording a Memo ........................................................................................... Using the Handset ..................................................................................... Using the Base ........................................................................................... Playing Messages ........................
43-789.fm Page 7 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM PREPARATION SELECTING A LOCATION INSTALLING THE PHONE You can place the phone on a desk top or table, mount it on a standard wall plate, or mount it directly on the wall. Select a location that is: Placing the Base on a Desk Top • near an AC outlet 1. Remove the mounting bracket by holding in both tabs and gently pulling out the wide end of the bracket.
43-789.fm Page 8 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM 4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the base. 7. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. The message counter counts down from 18 to 00 and the TAD1029 beeps. 8. Fully extend the base’s antenna and place it in a vertical position. 5. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief slot on the back of the base. Strain Relief Slot 6.
43-789.fm Page 9 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM 2. Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the telephone jack on the back of the base. the bracket into the inner pair of slots near the top of the base as shown. 3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the base. 6. Snap the tabs at the wide end of the bracket into place. 4.
43-789.fm Page 10 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM 8. Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. The message counter counts down from 18 to 00 and the TAD-1029 beeps. 1. Drill two holes 315/16 inches (100 mm) apart. Then thread a screw into each hole, letting the heads extend about 3/16 inch (5 mm) from the wall. 3 /16" 315/16" 9. Fully extend the base’s antenna and raise it to a vertical position. 2.
43-789.fm Page 11 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM 4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the base. 7. Align the keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it. 5. Route the modular cord through either groove on the right bottom of the base and the adapter cord through the groove below the strain relief slot. 8. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. The message counter counts down from 18 to 00 and the TAD1029 beeps.
43-789.fm Page 12 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM INSTALLING BACKUP BATTERIES The TAD-1029 requires AC power to operate. However, if AC power fails or you unplug the TAD-1029, four AAA backup batteries (not supplied) save the messages, day and time settings, and remote operation security code for up to 12 hours. We recommend you use alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555. Cautions: 2. Put the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. 3.
43-789.fm Page 13 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM CONNECTING AND CHARGING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK The TAD-1029 comes with a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack in the handset but not connected. Before using your phone, you must connect the battery pack and then charge it for about 15 hours. CHARGE Indicator Recharge the battery pack when the BATT LOW indicator on the handset flashes. BATT LOW Indicator 1. Press down and slide off the battery compartment cover. Notes: 2.
43-789.fm Page 14 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM • When you first use the phone after charging or recharging the battery pack, the phone might not work and you might hear 3 short beeps when you press TALK. If this happens, return the handset to the base for about 5 seconds. This resets the security access-protection code. • About once a month, fully discharge the battery pack by keeping the handset off the base until the BATT LOW indicator lights.
43-789.fm Page 15 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM TURNING THE RINGERS OFF OR ON To turn off the ringers on the base and handset, set RINGER on the right side of the base to OFF. You can still make or receive calls using this phone, and telephones on the same line still ring when there is an incoming call. The IN USE indicator on the base and the TALK indicator on the handset will flash until you answer the call.
43-789.fm Page 16 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM 3. To change the day, repeatedly press SKIP (6) to move forward or REPEAT (4) to move backward. 2. To change the day of the week, re) to move peatedly press SKIP( ) to move forward or REPEAT( backward. 4. Press CLOCK. The TAD announces the hour and “AM” or “PM.” 3. Press CLOCK. The TAD announces the hour and “AM” or “PM.” 5. To change the hour, repeatedly press SKIP or REPEAT. 4. To change the hour, repeatedly press SKIP or REPEAT. 6. Press CLOCK.
43-789.fm Page 17 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM TELEPHONE OPERATION MAKING AND RECEIVING A CALL SETTING THE HANDSET’S VOLUME To make a call, lift the handset and press TALK. When you hear the dial tone, dial the desired phone number or memory number (see “Memory Dialing” on Page 19). You can change the handset’s volume during a call by repeatedly pressing VOLUME. The volume steps up and down the three settings (low, medium, and high) and remains set for subsequent calls.
43-789.fm Page 18 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM USING REDIAL You can quickly redial the last number dialed. Simply lift the handset and press TALK . When you hear the dial tone, press REDIAL. For example, if you have Call Waiting, press FLASH to answer an incoming call without disconnecting the current call. Press FLASH again to return to the first call. Note: If you do not have any special phone services, pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call.
43-789.fm Page 19 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM USING PAGE/INTERCOM You can use the TAD-1029 as a pager and a two-way intercom between the base and the handset. This is useful if you want to find the handset, or if you want to have a conversation between someone with the handset and someone at the base. To page the person with the handset or to find the handset, press PAGE on the base. The handset beeps three times.
43-789.fm Page 20 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM Notes: • Each tone or pause entry uses one digit of memory. • If you wait more than 20 seconds to press a key or enter more than 16 digits, the phone sounds three quick beeps. Start over at Step 1. • To keep your accounts secure, we recommend you do not store your personal access code for services such as bank-by-phone in a memory location. 3. Press MEM, then enter a memory location number (1–9). A tone sounds to indicate that the number is stored.
43-789.fm Page 21 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM USING AN OPTIONAL HEADSET You can make or answer calls with hands-free convenience using an optional headset that has a 3/32-inch (2.5 mm) plug. Your local RadioShack store carries a variety of headsets. To connect the headset, insert the headset’s plug into the jack on the top of the handset. Notes: • Connecting a headset disconnects the handset’s earpiece and microphone.
43-789.fm Page 22 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM TAD OPERATION SETTING THE TAD TO ANSWER CALLS The TAD-1029 is ready to answer and record calls with the prerecorded outgoing message as soon as you connect it to AC power. To record your own outgoing message, see “Recording an Outgoing Message.” To turn off the TAD so it does not answer calls, press ANSWER on the base, or press REMOTE, CHANGE ( ) then ANSWER ( ) on the handset. The TAD announces “Answer off” and the message counter display clears.
43-789.fm Page 23 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM Using the Handset 1. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indicator lights and –– appears on the base. REMOTE Indicator Using the Base 1. Hold down ANNC. After 3 seconds the TAD beeps and –– flashes. Continue holding down ANNC and speak your message in a normal voice about 8 inches from the front of the base. 2. Press CHANGE ( ) then ANNC (0). The handset beeps once. 2. Release ANNC when you finish the message.
43-789.fm Page 24 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM USING THE ANNOUNCEONLY FEATURE Your TAD-1029 is preset to play an outgoing message and record a caller’s message. However, you can also set it to play an outgoing message but not let callers leave a message. To turn on the announce-only feature, hold down both M-BOX 1 and M-BOX 2 for about 2 seconds. The TAD beeps and AO appears. Note: If you answer a call just as the TAD answers, the TAD might not stop playing the outgoing message.
43-789.fm Page 25 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM RECORDING INCOMING MESSAGES After the TAD answers a call, it plays the outgoing message, beeps, and then the caller can select a mailbox by entering # then 1, or # then 2. If the caller does not select a mailbox, the TAD records the message in the message center. Using the Handset 1. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indicator lights. 2. Press CHANGE ( ) on the handset then press M-BOX 1, M-BOX 2, or MCENTER . Each incoming message can be up to 60 seconds long.
43-789.fm Page 26 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM PLAYING MESSAGES After a new message is recorded, the TAD’s message counter window shows the total number of messages stored, and the REMOTE indicator on the handset flashes. The message counter display flashes if there are new messages in the message center. If new messages have been recorded in a user mailbox, the indicator for that mailbox flashes.
43-789.fm Page 27 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM DELETING MESSAGES 50. You can use the preset code, or follow these steps to change it. To delete the current message during playback, press DELETE on the base or handset. Note: In Step 2 you must begin entering the new code within 20 seconds. Otherwise, the TAD sounds 5 short beeps and 2 long beeps and stops the process. If this happens, simply repeat Step 2. 1. Press REMOTE on the handset. The REMOTE indicator lights.
43-789.fm Page 28 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM REMOTE OPERATION While you are away from your home or office, you can use a touch-tone phone or a pulse (rotary) phone with a pocket tone dialer to enter your remote operation security code and do any of the following: • set the TAD to answer calls • listen to messages • record a new outgoing message • record a memo • delete messages Note: You cannot operate the TAD from another phone on the same line as your TAD-1029.
43-789.fm Page 29 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM Remote Commands To: Press: 1 Record a memo to mailbox 1. 4 Replay the current message. 2 Record a memo to mailbox 2. 5 3 Record a memo to the message center. 7 Change the remote operation security code. Stop playback of messages, memos, or the outgoing announcement; end recording of memo or outgoing announcement. 6 8 Set the day and time. Skip forward to the next message. 7 0 Record a new outgoing message.
43-789.fm Page 30 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-1029, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. Problem Suggestion Noise, static, or weak signal. Move the handset closer to the base or relocate the base (see “Selecting a Location” on Page 7). Press CHANNEL to change the channel. Make sure the base’s antenna is fully extended and the handset’s antenna is properly connected. TAD does not answer calls.
43-789.fm Page 31 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack TAD-1029 Digital Answering System is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your TAD1029 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the TAD-1029 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the TAD-1029 only in normal temperature environments.
43-789.fm Page 32 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in “Connecting and Charging the Handset Battery Pack” on Page 13, 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 3.6 volt, 300 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment. You can order a replacement through your local RadioShack store.
43-789.fm Page 33 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily discontinue your service. The phone company normally attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
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43-789.fm Page 36 Monday, August 16, 1999 8:32 AM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
