Cat. No. 43-794
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD -794
900 MHz Caller ID/Call Waiting ID
Cordless Phone
with Digital Answering System
FEATURES
Important:
Cordless phones such as
Your RadioShack TAD-794 900 MHz
Caller ID/Call Waiting ID Cordless
Phone combines a 900 MHz cordless
telephone with a Caller ID unit and a dig-
ital TAD (Telephone Answering Device).
Telephone Features
WARNING
: To reduce the risk of
this one require AC power to operate.
When the AC power is off, you cannot
dial out or receive incoming calls using
your TAD-794. To be safe, you should
also have a phone that does not need
fire or shock hazard, do not ex-
pose this product to rain or mois-
ture.
900 MHz Operation
— provides longer
range and less interference than many
other cordless phones.
CAUTION
Caller ID Memory
Caller ID records.
AC power to operate (not
a
cordless
The TAD-794’s telephone uses ad-
vanced analog technology to give you
superior audio quality, while its cordless
operation lets you move freely around
your home or office.
— stores up to 30
phone) so you can still make and re-
ceive calls if there is an AC power fail-
ure.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
!
DO NOT OPEN.
Call Waiting ID
— you can set the TAD-
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.
794 to display Caller ID information
about an incoming call when you are on
the phone (if you subscribe to this ser-
vice from your local phone company).
Important Caller ID Information
The TAD-794’s Caller ID unit records
each caller’s telephone number (and
name, if available in your area) and the
day and time of the call, as provided by
your local phone company to Caller ID
service subscribers. And, if you have
Call Waiting with Caller ID, the TAD-794
shows you the incoming caller informa-
tion, even when you are already on the
phone.
To use the TAD-794’s Caller ID and Call
Waiting with Caller ID features, you
must be in an area where those services
are available and you must subscribe to
those services through your local phone
company.
This symbol is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated danger-
ous voltage within the product’s enclo-
sure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of elec-
tric shock. Do not open the product’s
case.
Headset Jack
— lets you connect an
optional headset (available at your local
RadioShack store) for hands-free con-
venience.
Easy-to-Read Liquid Crystal Display
— lets you see who is trying to reach
you before you answer the phone.
Where Caller ID is offered, one or more
options are generally available:
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte-
nance instructions are included in the
literature accompanying this product.
!
The TAD stores up to 15 minutes of
• caller’s number only
• caller’s name only
20 Number Memory Dialing
— lets you
store up to 20 numbers in memory for
easy dialing.
messages on
a
computer chip and
records the day and time each message
was recorded. 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 and no tape
mechanisms to wear out.
• caller’s name and number
Handset Volume Control
adjust the volume of the sound you hear
through the handset.
— lets you
We recommend you record the TAD’s
serial number here. The number is on
the bottom of the base.
Ample Talk and Standby Time
— the
supplied battery (when fully charged)
provides about 7 hours of talk time or 7
days of standby time.
And, the remote operation feature lets
you operate your TAD from a touch-tone
phone (or a rotary phone and pocket
tone dialer).
Serial Number: __________________
40 Channels
— the TAD-794 finds a
clear channel every time you make or
receive a call. You can also manually
change channels during a call.
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All Rights Reserved.
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INSTALLATION
4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
DC IN 9V
On a Desk Top
On a Wall Plate
MOUNTING THE PHONE
barrel plug into the
the back of the base.
jack on
1. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the
base’s upper tab slots as shown,
then press down on the bracket’s
clips and insert them into the upper
clip slots.
1. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the
base’s lower tab slots as shown,
then press down on the bracket’s
clips and insert them into the lower
clip slots.
You can place the TAD-794’s base on a
desk or table, mount it on a standard
wall plate, or mount it directly on a wall.
Choose a location that is:
• near an AC outlet
Upper
Clip Slots
Lower
Tab Slots
• near a modular telephone line jack
• out of the way of normal activities
Clips
Tabs
5. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot on the bottom of
the bracket.
• away from electrical machinery,
electrical appliances, metal walls or
filing cabinets, wireless intercoms,
alarms, and room monitors
Strain
Relief
Slot
Upper Tab Slots
Lower Clip Slots
• away from other cordless phones
2. Plug one end of the supplied short
The base’s location affects the phone’s
range. If you have a choice of several lo-
cations, try each to see which provides
the best performance.
2. Route the supplied long modular
cord through the strain relief slot on
the side of the bracket, then plug the
TEL LINE
modular cord into the
jack
on the back of the base.
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
TEL LINE
cord into the
jack on the
back of the base.
Caution:
The supplied RadioShack
adapter was designed specifically for
your TAD-794. Use only the supplied
adapter.
Strain
Relief
Slot
Notes:
7. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical
position.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
DC IN 9V
• Your telephone connects directly to
barrel plug into the
jack.
a
modular telephone line jack. If
3. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular telephone line jack.
your phone line jack is not a modu-
lar jack, you can update the wiring
yourself, using jacks and adapters
available at your local RadioShack
store. Or, you can let the phone
company update the wiring for you.
• The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ11C (RJ11W for a wall
plate).
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4. Route the adapter cord through the
narrow groove on the bracket.
7. Press and lift out the handset hold-
er, flip it over as shown, then snap it
back into place so it holds the hand-
set.
2. Insert the bracket’s tabs into the
base’s lower tab slots as shown,
then press down on the bracket’s
clips and insert them into the lower
clip slots.
5. Route the modular and adapter’s
cords through the grooves on the
bracket as shown.
Grooves
Lower
Tab Slots
Narrow
Groove
Tabs
8. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical
position.
6. Align the bracket’s keyhole slots
with the mounting screws and slide
the base downward to secure it.
Directly on the Wall
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.
Lower Clip Slots
3. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the
on the back of the base.
For this mounting method, you need two
screws (not supplied) with heads that fit
into the keyhole slots on the bottom of
the base.
TEL LINE
jack
5
/16"
1. Drill two holes 315/16
inches (100 mm)
apart. Then thread a
screw into each hole,
letting the heads ex-
tend about 5/16 inch (8
mm) from the wall.
315 16
/
"
7. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular telephone line jack.
4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
DC IN 9V
barrel plug into the
jack.
8. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
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Notes:
• When you first use the phone after
9. Press and lift out the handset hold-
er, flip it over as shown, then snap it
back into place so it holds the hand-
set.
the compartment. The connector fits
only one way.
display. If this happens, you must re-
charge the battery pack before you
can make another call.
charging or recharging the battery
pack, the phone might not work and
you might hear a five-beep error sig-
• If the battery pack is completely dis-
charged or the base loses power
while the handset is away from it,
place the handset on the base to re-
set the security access-protection
code. If it was the handset that lost
power, recharge the battery pack.
TALK
If this
nal when you press
.
happens, return the handset to the
base for about 5 seconds. This re-
sets the security access-protection
code.
3. Put the battery pack in the compart-
ment and fasten the retainer strap.
10. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical
position.
• If the CHARGE indicator does not
light when you place the handset on
the base, be sure the battery pack
and AC adapter are correctly and
securely connected.
• 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 “Re-
placing the Battery Pack” on
Page 37).
4. Replace the cover.
CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK
Also, check the charging contacts
on the handset and base. If the con-
tacts are dirty or tarnished, clean
them with a pencil eraser.
5. To charge the battery pack, simply
place the handset on the base, fac-
ing either up or down. The CHARGE
indicator on the base lights.
The TAD-794 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 and then charge it for about 14
hours.
SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
DIAL MODE
Set
on the back of the base
for the type of service you have. If you
are not sure which type you have, after
you charge the handset battery pack, do
this simple test.
1. Press down and slide off the battery
pack compartment cover.
DIAL MODE
T
1. Set
to (tone).
• About once a month, fully discharge
the battery by keeping the handset
off the base until RECHARGE NOW
2. Unfasten the plastic retainer strap
and lift the battery pack out of the
compartment. Plug the battery
pack’s connector into the socket in
appears and
flashes on the dis-
Recharge the battery pack when
play. Otherwise, the battery pack
loses its ability to fully recharge.
RECHARGENOWappears and
flash-
es on the handset display.
• If the battery pack becomes weak
during a call, the handset beeps ev-
ery four seconds, and RECHARGE
NOWappears and
flashes on the
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TALK
2. Press
on the handset and lis-
ten for a dial tone.
number (0 for Sunday, 1 for Mon-
day, and so on).
SETTING THE NUMBER
OF RINGS
RING TIME
Set
on the side of the base to
3
,
5
T/S
, or to select how long the TAD
waits before it answers a call (3 rings, 5
rings, or toll-saver).
RINGER
To turn on the base’s ringer, set
0
.
3. Press any number other than
ON
to
.
Note:
If your phone system requires
2. To change the day of the week, re-
that you dial an access code (9, for
example) before you dial an outside
number, do not press the access
code number either.
SKIP
peatedly press
REPEAT
to move for-
SETTING THE HANDSET
RINGER’S TONE AND
VOLUME
ward or
to move backward.
If the dial tone stops, you have
DIAL
touch-tone service. Leave
MODE
Note:
If you plan to check your messag-
Follow these steps to set the handset
ringer’s tone and volume.
T
.
set to
RING TIME
es by long distance, set
toll-saver (see “Using Toll-Saver” on
Page 32).
to
If the dial tone continues, you have
talk
1. Lift the handset. If
appears,
DIAL MODE
P
pulse service. Set
(pulse).
to
TALK
press
to turn it off.
VOLUME
The phone dis-
CLOCK
3. Press
. The TAD announces
2. Press
.
the hour. To change the hour, re-
SKIP REPEAT
TALK
4. Press
or place the handset on
SETTING THE DAY AND
TIME
plays and sounds the current ringer
tone and volume.
peatedly press
or
. The TAD announces
the minutes. To change the minutes,
.
the base to hang up.
CLOCK
4. Press
You must set the day of the week and
time so the TAD can record the correct
day and time of each message.
SKIP REPEAT
TURNING THE BASE’S
RINGER ON AND OFF
repeatedly press
or
. The TAD announces
“AM” or “PM,” and A or P appears.
.
CLOCK
5. Press
RINGER
To turn off the base’s ringer, set
OFF
Note:
If you wait more than 15 seconds
SKIP REPEAT
to change
Press
or
on the back of the base to
. You can
between each key press, the TAD exits
the time setting process. Start again at
Step 1.
this setting.
still make or receive calls using this
phone, and telephones on the same line
and the TAD’s handset (when it is away
from the base) still ring when there is an
incoming call.
CLOCK
6. Press
. The TAD announces
VOLUME
3. Repeatedly press
hear the desired ringer tone and vol-
VOLUME
until you
the day and time.
ume. Each time you press
the ringer setting changes in the fol-
lowing order:
,
CLOCK
1. Hold down
until the TAD
Notes:
If the TAD loses AC power, its
clock will keep the correct time for about
one hour.
beeps. The TAD announces the cur-
rently set day and displays the day’s
RingTypeAHigh
RingTypeALow
RingTypeBHigh
RingTypeBLow
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3. Enter your 3-digit area code, then
MEM
STORING YOUR AREA
CODE
TURNING AUTOTALK ON/
OFF
press
. The phone beeps and
STORINGappears.
To quickly dial a number from a Caller
ID record (see “Dialing from a Caller ID
Record” on Page 27) or to correctly
Your phone is preset so you must press
TALK
when you lift the handset from the
base to make or answer a call. With auto
talk turned on, you can make or answer
a call by just lifting the handset from the
base.
store
a
number from
a
record into
a
memory dialing location (see “Storing a
Caller ID Record to Memory” on
Page 27), you must store your local area
code in the TAD-794’s memory. Then,
when you dial from a Caller ID record,
the TAD-794 skips the area code if it
matches the one you stored.
Follow these steps to turn auto talk on or
off.
To delete the area code, follow Steps 1
MEM
and 2, then press
in Step 3 without
entering a new area code. DELETING
appears.
talk
1. Lift the handset. If
appears,
TALK
press
to turn it off.
FUNCTION
4 times. The cur-
Follow these steps to store your area
code.
2. Press
rent autotalk setting and ON-
1OFF-0appear on the display.
SETTING CALLER ID WITH
CALL WAITING
talk
1. Lift the handset. If
appears,
TALK
1
press
to turn it off.
3. Press to turn on the autotalk fea-
0
ture, or to turn it off.
If you have Caller ID with Call Waiting
service on your phone line, the TAD-794
can show Caller ID information for an in-
coming call even while you are already
on the phone.
FUNCTION
2. Press
twice. The display
MEM
to store the new setting.
The handset beep, and briefly
shows the new setting.
shows AREACODEand 1-.
4. Press
Follow these steps to turn the Caller ID
with Call Waiting feature on or off.
talk
1. Lift the handset. If
appears,
TALK
press
to turn it off.
Note:
If an area code is already
FUNCTION
2. Press
three times.
stored, it appears on the display af-
ter the 1–. Repeatedly press
LETE
CIDCW(Caller ID Call Waiting), the
current setting, and ON-1OFF-0
appear.
DE-
to erase it.
1
0
3. Press to turn this feature on, or
to turn it off.
MEM
4. Press
pears.
.
The new setting ap-
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
MAKING CALLS
SETTING THE HANDSET
VOLUME
TALK
1. Lift the handset. Press
, if nec-
talk
essary, so
appears.
The TAD-794’s handset has two volume
settings, normal and high. To change
VOLUME
the volume during a call, press
VOLNORMALor VOLHIGHappears.
.
Note
• To erase the entire phone number,
CANCEL
: If the handset is too far from the
press
.
base, the channel might not change.
Move closer to the base and try again.
The IN USE indicator on the base
lights and the currently selected
channel number appears on the
handset display.
USING REDIAL
The handset resets to normal volume af-
ter each call.
You can quickly dial the last number di-
IN USE
Indicator
TALK
aled. Lift the handset and press
,
REDIAL.
then press
To end a call, place the handset on the
TALK
base or press
.
CHANGING THE
CHANNEL
ANSWERING CALLS
2. Dial the number. You see the num-
ber as you dial, then (after 5 sec-
onds) the elapsed time for this call.
The TAD-794 has 40 channels (frequen-
cy pairs used between the base and
handset). It automatically selects a clear
channel each time you make or receive
a call.
CALLING appears on the handset
when a call comes in. If you subscribe to
Caller ID service, the Caller ID informa-
tion appears by the second ring (see
“Caller ID Operation” on Page 25).
You can also dial the number when
Notes:
talk
is not on the display. The number
REDIAL
• You can also press
see the stored number) first, then
TALK
(so you
appears on the display as you dial.
You can also change the channel your-
self. If you hear other conversations or
TALK
When you finish dialing, press
.
press
.
To answer the call, lift the handset and
(The phone does not dial the number
excessive noise during
a
call, press
TALK
press
. Or, if auto talk is on, just lift
TALK
until you press
.)
• The redial memory holds up to 32
digits, so you can redial long-
distance as well as local numbers.
CHANNEL
to select a different channel.
talk
the handset from the base.
ap-
The new channel number briefly ap-
pears.
pears, and the display briefly shows the
channel number, then the call’s elapsed
time.
Notes:
• If you make a mistake when dialing,
DELETE
• The redial memory hold pause en-
repeatedly press
the error, then enter the correct
DELETE
to erase
tries (see “Entering
a
Pause” on
Page 23) and tone entries (see “Us-
ing Tone Services on a Pulse Line”
on Page 20).
To end a call, place the handset on the
number.
erases one num-
TALK
base or press
.
ber each time you press it.
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3. When the service answers, press
TONE
If you have misplaced the handset and
want it to beep for more than 2 seconds
USING FLASH
(
). Any additional numbers
FIND
.
you dial are sent as tone signals.
(to give you time to find it), press
The handset beeps for about 1 minute.
TALK
FLASH
performs the electronic equiva-
lent of a switchhook operation for spe-
cial services, such as Call Waiting.
Press
twice on the handset to si-
lence the beep sooner.
3. Press 1 to store
a
new number.
PHONENO.?appears.
4. Enter the number and any tone or
pause entries (see “Using Tone Ser-
vices on a Pulse Line” on Page 20
4. After you complete the call, return
the handset to the base or press
TALK
. The phone automatically re-
For example, if you have Call Waiting,
and “Entering
Page 23).
a
Pause” on
sets to the pulse mode.
MEMORY DIALING
FLASH
press
to answer an incoming call
without disconnecting the current call.
Note:
When you dial a number without
TONE
)
Note:
Each tone or pause entry us-
You can store up to 20 phone numbers
and names in memory, then dial a stored
number by entering a two-digit memory
location number.
FLASH
Press
call.
again to return to the first
talk
displayed, you can enter
as part of the number (the display shows
TALK
(
es one digit of memory.
MEM.
5. Press
NAME?appears.
). When you press
, the phone
Note:
If you do not have any special
automatically adds a 1-second pause af-
ter the tone entry, allowing time for the
service to answer (for example).
FLASH
phone services, pressing
disconnect the current call.
might
Each number can be up to 16 digits, and
each name can be up to 12 characters.
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
Storing a Number and Name in
Memory
USING PAGE AND FIND
6. To enter a name, use t or s to select
To send a page from the base to the
handset, when the handset is not in use,
the characters and
the cursor.
or
to move
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.
Notes:
PAGE
press
on the base. The handset
• If you wait more than 20 seconds
between each keypress, a five-beep
error signal sounds and memory
storage stops. Start again at Step 1.
beeps for 2 seconds and the handset’s
display shows PAGING.
DIAL MODE
P
1. Be sure
(pulse).
is set to
• If you receive a call while storing a
memory number, you must start
again from Step 1.
2. Dial the service’s main number.
Repeatedly press t to see the char-
acters in alphabetical order. (The
display shows uppercase letters
first, then lowercase letters, num-
bers, and special characters.)
talk
1. Lift the handset. If
appears,
TALK
press
to turn it off.
FUNCTION
2. Press
. DIALMEMORY?
and MEM-1EDIT-0appear.
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Notes:
You can also select a memory number
Editing or Deleting a Number in
Memory
Entering a Pause
TALK
MEM
,
before you press
.
Press
•
•
•
Press s to see the characters in
reverse alphabetical order.
In some telephone systems, you must
dial an access code (9, for example) and
wait for a second dial tone before you
can dial an outside number. You can
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.
then enter the desired location number,
or use s and t to scroll through the mem-
ory locations. The display shows the lo-
cation number, name, and phone
Note:
If you change your mind while ed-
You can hold down s or t to scroll
rapidly through the characters.
CANCEL
iting a memory number, press
to stop the process without making any
changes.
TALK
number. Then press
.
If you make a mistake, move the
cursor over the error, then enter
the correct character, or press
talk
1. Lift the handset. If
appears,
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers
TALK
press
to turn it off.
DELETE
to delete a character.
FUNCTION
2. Press
. DIALMEMORY?
When calling special services (such as
alternate long distance or bank-by-
phone), dial the service’s main number
first. Then, at the appropriate place in
MEM
7. Press
. LOCATION?appears.
To enter a 2-second pause while storing
and MEM-1EDIT-0appear.
PAUSE
a phone number, press
. P ap-
8. Enter the memory location number
(01–20) where you want to store the
number. The TAD beeps and
STORINGbriefly appears.
pears. You can add more pause entries
for a longer pause.
0
3. Press to select edit. LOCATION?
appears.
MEM
the call, press
and enter the num-
4. Enter the memory location number
(01-20) for the number or name you
want to edit or delete. The display
shows the location number, name,
and phone number.
ber for the location where the additional
information is stored.
9. For each stored number, write the
person’s or company’s name next to
the appropriate location number on
the supplied memory directory stick-
er. (Use a pencil in case you need to
change the number later.) Peel the
backing from the sticker and attach
it to the phone as shown.
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
Note:
You can scroll through the
memory locations by pressing s or t.
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.
5. To delete the selected number, hold
Dialing a Memory Number
DELETE
down
until the handset
beeps and Nomemoryappears.
TALK
1. Lift the handset. Press
, if nec-
talk
essary, so
appears.
MEM
. Re-
to delete
To edit the number, press
DELETE
peatedly press
MEM
2. Press
and enter the memory
some or all of the number, then en-
ter the new number (in reverse or-
location number (01-20) for the
number you want to dial.
MEM
der) and press
again.
Note:
To edit the name without edit-
MEM
ing the number, press
twice.
To edit the name, use the s, t,
and keys as described in Step 6
of “Storing a Number and Name in
Memory” on Page 21.
,
To replace a stored number, simply store
a new one in its place.
MEM
6. Press
pears.
. STORING briefly ap-
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CALLER ID OPERATION
Notes
:
If you subscribe to Caller ID service from
your phone company, the phone compa-
ny sends information about the caller, as
well as the time and date, between the
first and second rings of every call you
receive.
USING A HEADSET
REVIEWING CALLER ID
RECORDS
• Connecting a headset disconnects
the handset’s earpiece and micro-
phone.
You can talk on the phone with hands-
free convenience using an optional
CALL
To review Caller ID records, press
ID
headset that has
a
3/32-inch (2.5-mm)
. The display shows the total number
VOLUME
•
on the handset also con-
plug. Contact your local RadioShack
store for a suitable headset.
of Caller ID records and the number of
new records, if any.
trols the connected headset’s vol-
ume.
The TAD-794 displays this information
when a call is received, and it stores up
to 30 Caller ID records for later review.
The display also shows if caller informa-
tion is unavailable or if the name or num-
ber is blocked by the caller (see “Caller
ID Messages” on Page 26).
To connect the headset, pull open the
• If you place the handset on the base
to recharge it while the headset is
connected, be sure the handset
seats properly.
rubber cover marked
on the side of
the handset, then insert the headset’s
plug into the jack.
You can use a handset holder (available
from your local RadioShack store) to
hang the handset on your belt for greater
convenience.
If you subscribe to Call Waiting with Call-
er ID, you hear a tone through the hand-
set when a call comes in, then the Caller
ID record appears. If you want to answer
Note:
call id
When
is blinking, the
TAD-794 is busy recalling a record. Wait
for the blinking to stop before pressing a
button.
When you finish using the headset, dis-
connect it from the handset and close
the rubber cover to protect the jack.
FLASH
the incoming call, press
resume the previous phone conversa-
FLASH
.
To
To scroll through the Caller ID records,
repeatedly press s or t.
tion, press
again.
If the TAD’s Caller ID memory becomes
full, it replaces the oldest Caller ID
record with each new call.
With
a
headset connected, you can
call id
make or answer calls as usual using the
keys on the handset.
The first line of the record shows the
caller’s name, and the second line
shows the caller’s phone number. If the
name or number is more than 12 char-
acters long, the first 12 characters ap-
pear, then, after about four seconds, the
rest of the name or number scrolls onto
the display.
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To see the date and time of a call, press
Caller ID Messages
DIALING FROM A CALLER
ID RECORD
DELETING CALLER ID
RECORDS
8
( ) while the Caller ID record is on the
display. The date, time, and record num-
ber appear. To return to the record,
press again.
Display
Description
To dial a local number stored in a Caller
ID record, recall the record, then press
You can delete Caller ID records individ-
ually, or all at once.
TOTALCALLS Appears when there
are no new Caller
ID records (ones
you have not re-
viewed).
xx
TALK
. To dial a long distance number,
1
recall the record and press (1appears
To delete
a
single record, recall the
DELETE
for at
before the displayed number), then
record, then hold down
least 2 seconds.
TALK
press
Notes:
• If a Caller ID record does not con-
.
NEW TOTAL NEWis the number
of new Caller ID
records. TOTALis
the total of all Caller
ID records.
xx
xx
tain phone number (if it was
a
To see how many times a caller has
blocked by the caller, for example)
you cannot dial from that record.
TC
9
called, press
( ) (total calls) while the
The Caller ID infor-
mation was garbled,
or if there was an
error during the
ERROR
Caller ID record is on the display. The
phone number and the total number of
calls from that number appear. To return
• If the stored number is longer than
16 digits, the phone sounds five
CALLER
To delete all call records, press
TC
to the record, press
again.
1
quick beeps when you press and
transmission.
ID
to display the total number of records,
does not dial it.
DELETE
then hold down
until the hand-
The caller chose to
block sending Call-
er ID information.
Either the name, the
number, or both
UNAVAILABLE
OUT-OF-AREA
END
set beeps and END appears (about 5
seconds).
STORING A CALLER ID
RECORD TO MEMORY
were blocked.
To store the name and number in a Call-
er ID record into the phone’s memory,
MEM
The caller is not
within a Caller ID
service area, or is
making an operator-
assisted or credit
card call.
recall that record, then press
. LO-
CATION? appears. Enter
a
two-digit
memory location number (01–20). The
TAD sounds a long beep, then STOR-
INGbriefly appears.
Appears when you
scroll before the first
or after the last Call-
er ID record.
Note:
You cannot store
a
Caller ID
record that does not contain a phone
number.
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TAD OPERATION
ANN
(announcement) — The TAD
SELECTING THE
OUTGOING MESSAGE
RECORDING INCOMING
MESSAGES
plays the outgoing message but
does not let callers leave a mes-
sage.
The TAD has two prerecorded outgoing
messages. One asks the caller to leave
a message: “Hello, no one is available to
take your call. Please leave a message
after the tone.” The TAD uses this mes-
After the TAD answers a call, it plays the
outgoing message, beeps, and records
the caller’s message.
SETTING THE TAD TO
ANSWER CALLS
Each incoming message can be up to 1
or 4 minutes long, depending on how
Hint:
Do not tell callers that you are not
REC TIME
1
4
sage when
is set to or (see
home. Instead, say that you cannot
come to the phone right now.
REC TIME
(see “Setting the
“Setting the Record Time”).
To set the TAD to answer calls, press
ANSWER
you set
. If the TAD is set to record a
Record Time” on Page 28). The TAD-
794’s maximum recording capacity is 15
minutes or 59 recorded messages.
The other is simply an announcement
and does not let the caller leave a mes-
sage: “Hello, no one is available to take
your call.” The TAD uses this message
caller’s message (see “Setting the
Record Time” on Page 28), it plays the
outgoing message and shows the num-
ber of recorded messages. If the TAD is
set to announce-only, it plays the outgo-
ing message, and Aappears.
Note:
The TAD-794 cannot record an
outgoing message less than two sec-
onds long.
The TAD stops recording up and resets
to answer the next call when:
REC TIME
ANN
.
when
is set to
To delete your outgoing message and
use the TAD’s prerecorded messages,
hold down
Then press
onds.
You can also record your own message
(see “Recording/Deleting an Outgoing
Message”). When you record your own
outgoing message, the TAD uses it for
• the caller hangs up
OGM
until the TAD beeps.
again within two sec-
OGM
To set the TAD to not answer calls,
• the maximum message length is
reached
ANSWER
press
.
The TAD announces
REC TIME
all
settings.
“Answer off” and the message counter
turns off.
• the TAD hears a busy signal or more
than 5 seconds of silence
To switch between your outgoing mes-
sage and the TAD’s prerecorded mes-
OGM
When the current
SETTING THE RECORD
TIME
• you pick up the TAD’s handset or
any phone on the same phone line
sage, press
.
OGM
message begins to play, press
REC TIME
1
4
ANN
Set
to
,
, or to deter-
again. The TAD switches to the other
message and plays it.
Note:
When the TAD’s message memo-
mine how the TAD-794 will record in-
coming messages.
ry is full, FLappears on the display.
RECORDING/DELETING
AN OUTGOING MESSAGE
RECORDING A MEMO
A memo is a message you can record at
the TAD for yourself or others in your
home or office. The TAD-794 stores
memos as incoming messages (see
“Playing Messages” on Page 30).
SCREENING CALLS
To record your outgoing message (up to
OGM
30 seconds long), hold down
until
You can let the TAD answer calls for you
while you listen to the caller’s message
through the base’s speaker. If you de-
cide to answer the call, lift the handset,
the TAD beeps and --appears. When
1
—
The TAD plays the outgoing
STOP
you finish your message, press
.
message and lets callers leave
message up to 1 minute long.
a
The TAD plays back your message.
TALK
press
, or pick up any phone on the
4
—
The TAD plays the outgoing
same line. The TAD stops recording and
resets to answer the next call.
message and lets callers leave
message up to 4 minutes long.
a
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MEM
Note:
The TAD-794 cannot record
conversation less than two seconds
long.
To record a memo, hold down
on
a
To replay the current message from the
DELETING MESSAGES
REPEAT
the base until the TAD beeps and ––
appears in the message counter win-
dow, then speak your message (up to
four minutes long). When you finish the
beginning, press
. If you press
REPEAT
within 5 seconds after a mes-
To delete the current message while it is
sage begins playing, the TAD replays
the previous message.
DELETE
playing, hold down
TAD beeps.
until the
STOP
memo, press
.
PLAYING MESSAGES
After the TAD-794 has recorded a mes-
sage, its message counter shows the to-
tal number of messages stored. If you
have new messages, the number flash-
es.
To delete all messages at once, while
messages are not playing, hold down
DELETE
on the base until the TAD
beeps and 0 appears in the message
counter window.
PLAY
To play your messages, press
.
Note:
The TAD-794 cannot record
a
The TAD announces the number of new
and old messages, then plays the new
messages. The message number ap-
pears as each message plays, and the
TAD announces the day and time of the
call at the end of each message.
ADJUSTING THE TAD’S
VOLUME
memo less than two seconds long.
To adjust the speaker’s volume, repeat-
RECORDING A
CONVERSATION
VOLUME
edly press
s or t on the base.
Note:
You cannot delete new (un-
The volume setting from 1 (lowest) to
10 (highest) appears in the message
counter window.
played) messages. If you try to delete all
messages at once while you still have
new messages, the TAD sounds five
quick beeps and does not delete any
messages.
The TAD-794 lets you record both sides
of a telephone conversation.
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.
SETTING THE REMOTE
OPERATION PIN
To play all messages after playing the
PLAY
new messages, press
again.
The TAD-794’s two-digit remote opera-
tion PIN (personal identification number)
prevents unauthorized remote access to
your messages. The default PIN is 80.
Follow these steps to change the PIN to
any number from 00 to 99.
SKIP
To skip to the next message, press
during playback.
To start recording a phone conversation,
MEM
press
on the base. The TAD beeps
and –– appears. As it records the con-
versation, the TAD beeps every 15 sec-
onds to let the caller know that the
conversation is being recorded. To stop
Note:
If you wait more than 15 seconds
STOP
recording, press
.
between each keypress, the TAD exits
the PIN setting process. Start again at
Step 1.
The TAD-794 stores a recorded conver-
sation as a message (see “Playing Mes-
sages” on Page 30).
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1. Hold down PIN until the TAD beeps
and 00 appears in the message
counter window.
• record a new outgoing message
• record a memo
2. When the outgoing message begins
(or the TAD sounds series of
beeps), press #, then enter your PIN
a
• erase messages
within 2 seconds.
If the PIN is correct, the TAD an-
nounces the day and time, then it
announces the number of messag-
es. The TAD beeps about once ev-
ery two seconds to let you know it is
ready to accept remote commands.
Note: You cannot remotely operate the
TAD-794 using its handset or another
telephone on the same line as the TAD.
USING TOLL-SAVER
2. Press SKIP to set the first digit of the
PIN higher or REPEAT to set it lower.
Then press PIN.
3. To use a remote command, press #,
then, within
number for the command you want.
2
seconds, press the
If RING TIME is set to T/S (toll-saver, see
“Setting the Number of Rings” on
Page 15), the TAD-794 answers after
about three rings if you have new mes-
sages (ones you have not listened to). If
there are no new messages, the TAD
answers after about five rings. This
gives you time to hang up before the
TAD answers so you can avoid unnec-
essary long-distance charges.
3. Press SKIP or REPEAT to set the
second digit of the PIN, then press
PIN. The TAD announces the new
PIN.
Press #
then:
To:
1
Repeat current message
during playback.
To check your PIN at any time, press
PIN. The PIN appears in the message
counter window, and the TAD announc-
es it.
2
3
Play messages.
Skip current message dur-
ing playback.
4
5
Delete current message
during playback.
Note: If the TAD loses power, it will re-
tain the PIN for about one hour before
resetting to the default.
USING REMOTE
COMMANDS
Stop playback, recording,
and room monitoring.
Follow these steps to operate the TAD
from a remote location.
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7
Set the TAD to answer calls.
REMOTE OPERATION
Record a memo, or stop
recording a memo.
Nots: If you wait more than 20 seconds
between each keypress, the TAD
sounds a long beep and hangs up.
While you are away from your home or
office, you can use a touch-tone phone,
or a pulse (rotary) phone with a pocket
tone dialer (available from your local Ra-
dioShack store) to enter your PIN and
do any of the following:
8
9
Record or stop recording a
new outgoing message.
1. Dial your phone number and wait for
the TAD to answer.
Set the TAD to not answer
calls.
Note: Even if the TAD is not set to
answer calls, it will answer after
about 10 rings and sound a series of
beeps.
Monitor the room where the
TAD is located for 15 sec-
onds.
• set the TAD to answer or not answer
calls
• listen to your messages
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-794, but if you do, these
suggestions might help.
Problem
Suggestion
TAD does not answer calls.
Make sure the TAD is set to answer calls (see
“Setting the TAD to Answer Calls” on Page 29).
Problem
Suggestion
Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.
Check all phone line connections.
Noise, static, or weak signal.
Move the handset closer to the base, or relocate
the base (see “Mounting the Phone” on Page 8).
Keep the handset away from computers, remote
control toys, wireless microphones, alarm sys-
tems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent
lights, and electrical appliances.
TAD does not record callers’
messages.
REC TIME is set to ANN (announce-only). Set it to
1 or 4.
Memory may be full (FLappears). Delete some
of your messages.
Press CHANNEL to change the channel.
Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.
Be sure the battery pack is charged.
You have an incoming call, but Let the phone ring at least twice before answer-
do not receive any Caller ID
information.
ing, so it has time to record the caller informa-
tion.
Call your phone company to verify that your
Caller ID service is active.
Someone has picked up another phone on the
same line. Hang up the other phone.
Hang up and redial the number.
If you still have problems, disconnect the TAD-794. 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-794 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
The handset does not work,
and its display remains blank.
Be sure the battery pack is connected and
charged.
The handset does not work,
but its display is on.
Be sure the phone line cord and AC adapter are
correctly and securely connected.
Return the handset to the base to reset the secu-
rity access-protection code.
The handset battery pack
does not charge.
Check the charging contacts on the handset and
base. If they are dirty, clean them with a pencil
eraser.
Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly.
Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the
Battery Pack” on Page 37).
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack TAD-794 900 MHz Caller ID/Call Waiting ID Cordless Phone is an
example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you
care for your TAD-794 so you can enjoy it for years.
3. Insert the new battery pack’s con-
nector into the socket in the com-
partment, place the battery pack into
the compartment, and refasten the
retainer strap.
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 will
not hold a charge for more than 2 hours
after an overnight charge, replace it with
a new 3.6 V, 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.
Keep the TAD-794 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
4. Replace the cover.
5. To charge the battery pack, place
the handset on the base either face-
up or facedown. The CHARGE indi-
cator on the base lights.
Use and store the TAD-794 only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam-
age battery packs, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the TAD-794 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Install the new battery pack as de-
scribed here, then charge it for about 14
hours.
Handle the TAD-794 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-
cuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD-794 to work improperly.
Note:
To avoid losing numbers stored in
memory, install and begin charging the
new battery pack within 1 minute.
1. Press down and slide off the battery
pack compartment cover as shown.
Use only a battery pack of the required size and recommended type.
Battery packs can leak chemicals that damage your TAD-794’s elec-
tronic parts.
Cautions:
• You must use a replacement battery
pack of the same size and type.
Wipe the TAD-794 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-
gents to clean the TAD-794.
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in
a fire because it might explode.
2. Unfasten the plastic retainer strap
and lift the battery pack out of the
compartment, then gently pull on the
battery connector to disconnect it.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack.
Modifying or tampering with the TAD-794’s internal components can cause a malfunc-
tion and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If
your TAD-794 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-794 until you have resolved the problem.
• Be careful not to short the battery
pack by touching it with conducting
materials, such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery pack or con-
ductor might overheat and burn.
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NOTES
Important:
This product contains a re-
off your phone. If the interference goes
away, your phone is causing the interfer-
ence. Try to eliminate the interference
by:
chargeable nickel-cadmium battery
pack. At the end of the battery pack’s
useful life, it must be recycled or dis-
posed of properly. Contact your local,
county, or state hazardous waste man-
agement authorities for information on
recycling or disposal programs in your
area. Some options that might be avail-
able are: municipal curb-side collection,
drop-off boxes at retailers such as your
local RadioShack store, recycling collec-
tion centers, and mail-back programs.
• 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
If you cannot eliminate the interference,
the FCC requires that you stop using
your phone.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
Some cordless telephones operate on
frequencies that may cause interference
to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize
or prevent such interference, the base of
the cordless telephone should not be
placed near or on top of a TV or VCR.
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.
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.
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.
Lightning damage is not common. Nev-
ertheless, if you live an area that has se-
vere electrical storms, we suggest that
you unplug your phone during storms to
reduce the possibility of damage.
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
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-
ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra-
dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-
SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-
CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-
TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-
cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
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RadioShack
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