Radio Shack Telephone TAD 1024 User Guide

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Cat. No. 43-784  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
TAD-1024  
Digital Telephone Answering System  
with Dual-Announcement  
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Toll Saver — lets you avoid unneces-  
sary long-distance charges when you  
call by long-distance to check your mes-  
sages.  
This TAD is ETL listed to UL standards  
and meets all applicable FCC standards.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
fire or shock hazard, do not ex-  
pose this product to rain or mois-  
ture.  
Room Monitor — lets you listen from a  
remote phone to the room where you in-  
stalled the TAD.  
ANSWER Button — lets you turn the  
TAD on or off without disconnecting it.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  
!
DO NOT OPEN.  
Call/Message Counter — shows the  
number of messages the TAD has re-  
corded.  
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.  
DELETE Button — lets you quickly de-  
lete messages individually or all at once.  
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.  
Remote On/Off — lets you turn the TAD  
on or off when you are away from your  
home or office.  
Phone Pick-Up Detection — stops re-  
cording when you pick up any phone on  
the same line as the TAD, and resets to  
answer the next call.  
This symbol is intended to inform you  
that important operating and mainte-  
nance instructions are included in the  
literature accompanying this product.  
!
Memo Recording — lets you leave  
messages for yourself or others in your  
home or office.  
Note: Your TAD-1024 requires a 9V  
battery for memory backup.  
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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 phone company. Both num-  
bers are on the label on the bottom of the  
TAD.  
Your TAD conforms to federal regula-  
tions, and you can connect it to most  
telephone lines. However, each device  
you connect to the phone line draws  
power from the phone line. We refer to  
this power draw is the device’s ringer  
equivalence number, or REN. The REN  
is on the label on the bottom of the TAD.  
You must not connect the TAD to any of  
the following:  
• Coin-operated systems  
• Party-line systems  
If you are using 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 a device from the line.  
• Most electronic key phone systems  
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CONTENTS  
Installation ....................................................................................................... 6  
Selecting a Location ................................................................................... 6  
Connecting to the Telephone Line ............................................................. 6  
Connecting Power ...................................................................................... 6  
Installing the Backup Battery ..................................................................... 7  
Preparation ...................................................................................................... 8  
Setting the Day and Time ........................................................................... 8  
Recording the Outgoing Messages ............................................................ 9  
Recording the Outgoing Messages ..................................................... 9  
Setting the Number of Rings .................................................................... 10  
Basic Operation ............................................................................................. 11  
Setting the TAD to Answer Calls ............................................................... 11  
To Answer and Record ....................................................................... 11  
To Announce Only .............................................................................. 11  
Recording Incoming Messages ................................................................. 11  
Screening Calls ........................................................................................ 12  
Playing Messages .................................................................................... 12  
Deleting Messages .................................................................................. 13  
Recording a Memo ................................................................................... 14  
Recording a Conversation ....................................................................... 14  
Using Call Break-Through ........................................................................ 15  
Changing the CBT Code ................................................................... 15  
Changing the Remote Operation Security Code ...................................... 16  
Remote Operation ........................................................................................ 17  
Remote Answer-On ................................................................................. 17  
Using Remote Commands ....................................................................... 18  
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 19  
Resetting the TAD .................................................................................... 19  
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................. 20  
The FCC Wants You to Know .................................................................. 21  
Lightning .................................................................................................. 21  
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INSTALLATION  
TEL. LINE Jack  
SELECTING A LOCATION  
Select a location that is near both a mod-  
ular telephone jack and an AC outlet.  
Your TAD connects directly to a modu-  
lar phone line jack. If the phone line jack  
is not a modular jack, you must update  
the wiring. You can convert the wiring  
yourself, using jacks and adapters avail-  
able 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.  
You can also connect a telephone to the  
TEL. jack on the back of the TAD using a  
second modular phone cord (not sup-  
plied).  
TEL. Jack  
CONNECTING TO THE  
TELEPHONE LINE  
To connect the TAD to the phone line,  
plug one end of the supplied modular  
cord into the TEL. LINE jack on the back  
of the TAD. Then plug the cord’s other  
end into a modular phone line jack.  
CONNECTING POWER  
Insert the supplied adapter’s barrel plug  
into the DC 9V jack on the back of the  
TAD. Then plug the adapter’s other end  
into a standard AC outlet.  
DC 9V Jack  
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Caution: The supplied adapter supplies  
9 volts AC, delivers at least 400 milli-  
amps, and has a plug which properly fits  
1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to lift  
the battery compartment cover.  
DC 9V  
the TAD’s  
jack. Using an adapter  
that does not meet these specifications  
might damage the TAD or the adapter.  
When you first connect power, the TAD  
beeps once and the message counter  
counts up from 0 to 10. Then the TAD  
beeps. A1, A2, Lo, CLand 0alternately  
appear to indicate that no outgoing mes-  
sages are recorded, and the day/time  
stamp is not set.  
2. Snap the battery’s contacts firmly to  
the battery connector, then place  
the battery into the compartment.  
INSTALLING THE  
BACKUP BATTERY  
The TAD requires AC power to operate.  
However, if AC power fails or you unplug  
the TAD-1024, a 9V backup battery (not  
supplied) saves the messages and the  
settings for the day, time, and security  
code. We recommend you use an alka-  
line battery, such as RadioShack Cat.  
No. 23-553.  
3. Replace the cover.  
When the battery is low and needs re-  
placing, Loappears on the display. Be  
sure the AC adapter’s cord is plugged in  
so you do not lose the TAD’s stored in-  
formation, then replace the battery. After  
the battery is installed, A1, A2, CL, and  
0alternately appear.  
Caution: Always use a fresh battery of  
the required size and recommended  
type.  
Caution: Dispose of old batteries  
promptly and properly.  
Follow these steps to install the backup  
battery.  
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PREPARATION  
SETTING THE DAY  
AND TIME  
The TAD records the day and time of the  
call with each phone message. Follow  
these steps to set the current day and  
time.  
VOLUME  
2. To change the day of the week, re-  
peatedly press MEMO/REPEAT to  
move backward or CODE/SKIP to  
move forward until the TAD an-  
nounces the desired day of the  
week.  
Notes:  
To avoid having to reset the time if  
AC 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 stops  
setting and announces the day and  
time. Start again from Step 1.  
3. Press STOP/TIME SET. The TAD an-  
nounces the preset hour.  
4. To change the hour, repeatedly  
press MEMO/REPEAT to move back-  
ward or CODE/SKIP to move forward  
to the desired hour.  
1. Hold down STOP/TIME SET until the  
TAD announces, “Sunday.” CL  
(clock) then 01appears on the dis-  
play.  
5. Press STOP/TIME SET. The TAD an-  
nounces the preset minute.  
6. To change the minutes, hold down  
MEMO/REPEAT to move backward  
or CODE/SKIP to move forward to  
the desired minute.  
7. Press STOP/TIME SET to confirm the  
settings. The TAD announces the  
day and time and CLdisappears.  
VOLUME on the right  
side of the TAD to the desired lis-  
tening level.  
Note: Adjust  
To check the current day/time at any  
time, press STOP/TIME SET.  
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Recording the Outgoing  
Messages  
RECORDING THE  
OUTGOING MESSAGES  
1. To record an OGM 1 message, hold  
Before you can set the TAD to answer  
calls and record messages, you must  
record the outgoing message (OGM) the  
caller hears when the TAD answers a  
call. The TAD-1024 lets you record two  
separate messages and it operates dif-  
ferently based on which message you  
select (see “Setting the TAD to Answer  
Calls” on Page 11).  
OGM 1  
down  
until the TAD beeps  
and A1(Announcement 1) appears.  
OGM 1  
plays the message you re-  
corded, and lets the caller leave a  
message of up to 60 seconds.  
To record an OGM 2 message, hold  
OGM 2  
down  
until the TAD beeps  
OGM 2  
(announcement only) plays  
and A2(Announcement 2) appears.  
the message you recorded, but  
hangs up without letting the caller  
leave a message. This is useful for  
announcing information about an  
upcoming event. Be sure the  
announcement clearly states that  
the caller cannot leave a message.  
If  
the  
TAD-1024’s  
memory  
2. Speak in a normal voice about 8  
inches away from the microphone  
(located on the front of the TAD). If  
you recording the OGM 1 message,  
ask for the caller’s name, phone  
number, and message.  
becomes full, it will automatically  
switch from OGM 1 to OGM 2 and  
play that message for any new  
calls.  
Note: The maximum length for each out-  
going message is 32 seconds. As you  
record, the display counts down the re-  
maining recording time.  
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Important: Do not tell callers that  
you are not home. Instead, say that  
you cannot come to the phone right  
now.  
SETTING THE NUMBER  
OF RINGS  
The ring select switch on the back of the  
TAD controls how long the TAD waits  
before it answers a call. Slide the switch  
to the appropriate position.  
3. When you finish recording, press  
STOP/TIME SET.  
The TAD automati-  
cally plays back the outgoing mes-  
sage.  
To play back your outgoing OGM 1 mes-  
OGM 1  
sage at any time, press  
. A1ap-  
pears, the TAD beeps, and the outgoing  
message plays.  
To play back your OGM 2 message at  
2
4
7
— The TAD answers after two rings.  
— The TAD answers after four rings.  
— The TAD answers after seven rings.  
OGM 2  
any time, press  
, A2appears, the  
TAD beeps, and the announcement-only  
message plays.  
T.S.  
(Toll Saver) — If there are new mes-  
sages, the TAD answers after 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, you know you can hang  
up because the TAD has no new mes-  
sages.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
To turn off the TAD so it does not answer  
calls, press ANSWER again. OFappears  
for a few seconds and the power indica-  
tor turns off.  
SETTING THE TAD TO  
ANSWER CALLS  
To Answer and Record  
To turn on the TAD and set it to answer  
calls and record messages, press AN-  
SWER once. The TAD beeps, and briefly  
displays On, and the power indicator  
lights. The TAD is now set to answer  
calls using the OGM 1 message and  
record callers’ messages.  
RECORDING INCOMING  
MESSAGES  
The maximum incoming message re-  
cording length is 60 seconds. When a re-  
cording reaches 55 seconds, the TAD  
beeps once to notify the caller that time  
will soon be up. When the recording  
reaches 60 seconds, the TAD sounds a  
long beep, then hangs up.  
Power  
Indicator  
The TAD hangs up and resets to answer  
the next call when:  
• The caller hangs up.  
To Announce Only  
• The maximum message length (60  
seconds) is reached.  
To turn on the TAD and set it to answer  
calls, but not record messages, press  
ANSWER so the power indicator lights.  
Then hold down ANSWER until the TAD  
beeps. Ao(announcement only) and the  
number of recorded messages alter-  
nately appear. The TAD is now set to an-  
swer calls using the OGM 2 message  
without recording callers’ messages.  
• There are more than 8 seconds of  
silence.  
• You pick up any phone on the same  
line as the TAD (see “Screening  
Calls” on Page 12).  
If the TAD’s memory is full (FLappears),  
the TAD answers the call after 8 rings  
and plays the announcement-only mes-  
sage (OGM 2).  
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message number and the day and time  
the message was recorded, and then  
plays the message.  
SCREENING CALLS  
To screen calls, let the TAD answer  
them, then listen to the caller’s message  
through the TAD’s speaker. If you de-  
cide to answer the call, pick up any  
phone on the same phone line as the  
TAD. The TAD stops recording and re-  
sets to answer the next call.  
To play only new messages, hold down  
PLAY  
for 2 seconds. (If there are no new  
messages stored, the TAD says, “You  
have no new messages.”)  
Note: If you pick up the phone just as the  
TAD answers, the TAD might not stop  
playing the outgoing message. If this  
STOP/  
happens, press on the phone or  
TIME SET  
on the TAD.  
VOLUME  
To adjust the volume, rotate  
on the side of the TAD.  
If you do not want to take the call, do not  
pick up the phone, and let the TAD finish  
recording the caller’s message.  
After all messages play, the TAD says,  
“End of message(s)” and saves all the  
messages.  
VOLUME  
To adjust the volume, rotate  
on the side of the TAD.  
To replay a message while you are lis-  
MEMO/REPEAT  
tening to it, press  
. The  
current message starts again from the  
beginning.  
PLAYING MESSAGES  
The display shows the total number of  
messages. If there are new messages,  
the power indicator also flashes until all  
new messages have been played.  
To play all the messages (old and new),  
PLAY  
press  
. The TAD announces the  
number of messages recorded, each  
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To return to the previous message dur-  
ing playback, press MEMO/REPEAT  
twice. The previous recorded message  
plays.  
To stop playback at any time, press  
STOP/TIME SET. The TAD beeps and re-  
sets to answer calls.  
To skip to the next message during play-  
back, press CODE/SKIP once. The next  
recorded message plays.  
DELETING MESSAGES  
To delete a specific message, press DE-  
LETE once while the message is playing.  
The TAD beeps once and dL (delete)  
briefly appears. The TAD deletes the  
current message, then plays the next.  
To pause while listening to messages,  
press PLAY. PS(pause) appears on the  
display. To resume playback, press  
PLAY again within 60 seconds. Other-  
wise, the TAD beeps twice, stops play-  
back and displays the total number of  
messages.  
To delete all messages, hold down DE-  
LETE while playback is stopped. The  
TAD sounds a long beep and dL ap-  
pears. The TAD deletes all messages  
except those that have not been played.  
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RECORDING A MEMO  
RECORDING A  
CONVERSATION  
A memo is a message you can record by  
speaking directly into the TAD, without  
having to call in on the phone.  
You can record both sides of a conver-  
sation on any phone connected to the  
same phone line as the TAD.  
Follow these steps to record a memo up  
to 60 seconds long.  
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.  
MEMO/REPEAT  
1. Press  
until oo ap-  
pears. The TAD sounds a long beep  
and 60appears. Speak into the mi-  
crophone in a normal voice. The  
display shows how much time is left  
for recording.  
MEMO/REPEAT  
Hold down  
until the TAD  
sounds a long beep. 2R (two-way re-  
cording) appears and recording begins.  
STOP/  
The TAD records until you press  
TIME SET  
, or there is 30 seconds of si-  
lence, or 8 seconds of a busy signal.  
2. The TAD automatically stops re-  
cording after 60 seconds or you can  
STOP/TIME SET  
press  
when you fin-  
ish the memo. The TAD beeps  
once, and the message number in-  
dicator increases by one.  
To play back a recorded call, simply play  
back your messages.  
The memo is stored along with the in-  
coming messages. To hear the memo,  
simply play back your messages.  
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MEMO/REPEAT.  
2. Press  
Cc appears  
USING CALL BREAK-  
THROUGH  
followed by the digits of the preset  
CBT code in sequence, then the  
first digit reappears. For example,  
when the security code is 168, the  
If you screen your calls but want to be  
sure to know when calls come in from  
certain people, give those people your  
call breakthrough (CBT) code. Tell them  
to enter the code during the outgoing  
message.  
display shows Cc, 1, –6, 8, then  
1reappears.  
SKIP/CODE  
3. Repeatedly press  
or  
MEMO/REPEAT  
to set the first digit,  
. The second  
ANSWER  
then press  
When a caller enters the CBT code, the  
TAD alerts you with two beeps, then it  
pauses for 40 seconds. Then the TAD  
sounds one beep every second for 5  
seconds. To answer the call within the  
45-second alert, pick up the handset. If  
you do not answer, the caller can leave  
a message after a long beep sounds.  
digit appears.  
Note: If you enter an incorrect digit,  
STOP/TIME SET  
press  
, then repeat  
the procedure.  
SKIP/CODE  
MEMO/REPEAT  
or  
4. Press  
to set the second digit, then press  
ANSWER  
. The third digit appears.  
SKIP/CODE MEMO/REPEAT  
5. Press  
or  
Note: CBT works only when you use the  
OGM 1 message.  
AN-  
to set the third digit, then press  
SWER  
. The TAD sounds a long  
beep.  
Changing the CBT Code  
The CBT code is preset to 168, but you  
can change it by following these steps.  
CODE/SKIP  
1. Hold down  
until the TAD  
beeps once. Coappears.  
Note: If you do not complete each  
of the following steps within 8 sec-  
onds, the TAD stops setting the  
code. Start again from Step 1.  
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Note: If you enter an incorrect digit,  
CHANGING THE REMOTE  
OPERATION SECURITY  
CODE  
STOP/TIME SET  
press  
the procedure.  
, then repeat  
SKIP/CODE  
MEMO/REPEAT  
or  
4. Press  
to set the second digit, then press  
ANSWER  
The remote operation security code is  
preset to 784, but you can change it by  
following these steps.  
. The third digit appears.  
SKIP/CODE MEMO/REPEAT  
5. Press  
or  
AN-  
to set the third digit, then press  
SWER  
beep.  
Note: Be sure to set each digit within 8  
seconds. Otherwise, you must start over  
from Step 1.  
. The TAD sounds a long  
CODE/SKIP  
1. Hold down  
until the TAD  
To check the remote operation security  
code at any time, follow Steps 1 and 2,  
beeps once. Coappears.  
STOP/TIME SET  
then press  
to exit.  
CODE/SKIP  
2. Press  
again. Sc(securi-  
ty code) and the digits of the current  
code appear in sequence, then the  
first digit reappears.  
For example, when the security  
code is 784, the display shows Sc  
(security code), 7, –8, 4, then  
7reappears.  
SKIP/CODE  
3. Repeatedly press  
or  
MEMO/REPEAT  
to set the first digit,  
. The second  
ANSWER  
then press  
digit appears.  
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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 RadioShack store).  
REMOTE ANSWER-ON  
Note: An outgoing message must be re-  
corded before you can remotely set the  
TAD to answer calls.  
Notes:  
To set the TAD to answer calls, dial your  
phone number. The TAD answers the  
call after 10 rings and sounds two beeps.  
• When the memory is full, the TAD  
answers the call after eight rings  
and plays OGM 2 (the announce-  
ment-only message).  
Enter the remote operation security  
code within 8 seconds. The TAD sounds  
one long and one short beep and plays  
the OGM 1 message.  
To bypass the outgoing message  
and begin recording a message im-  
mediately when you call the TAD  
from a remote phone, you can  
press # during the announcement.  
The TAD skips the rest of the an-  
nouncement, beeps once, and be-  
gins recording.  
You can hang up at this point and the  
TAD is set to answer calls. Or, you can  
now enter other remote command(s).  
If the TAD records over 8 seconds of si-  
lence, it automatically disconnects.  
• If the TAD is set to toll saver, it an-  
swers after two rings if you have  
new messages (ones you have not  
played). If there are no new mes-  
sages, the TAD waits for four rings  
before it answers. This gives you  
time to hang up before the TAD an-  
swers so you can avoid unneces-  
sary long-distance charges. See  
“Setting the Number of Rings” on  
Page 10.  
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USING REMOTE  
COMMANDS  
Press:  
To:  
82  
91  
92  
#1  
Play OGM 1.  
Change OGM 2.  
Play OGM 2.  
To use the remote commands, you must  
enter the remote operation security code  
within 8 seconds after the TAD answers  
the call. After the TAD beeps once to  
verify you entered the code correctly,  
enter the number(s) for the function(s)  
you want the TAD to perform.  
Change remote operation secu-  
rity code.  
#2  
#
Change CBT Code.  
Skip OGM 1 during playback.  
After you press 2 or 3:  
Press:  
To:  
Turn the TAD off.  
Press:  
To:  
00  
01  
5
Delete the current  
message.  
Turn the TAD on. The TAD beeps  
and plays OGM 1. (TAD is set to  
play OGM 1.)  
1 while message Replay the previous  
number and day/ message.  
time is playing  
02  
Set TAD to answer with OGM 2  
announcement.  
1 during message Replay the current  
2
3
4
Play all messages.  
Play new messages.  
playback  
message.  
3
Skip forward to the  
next message.  
Monitor the room where the TAD  
is installed. The room is moni-  
tored for 15 seconds. Press 4  
again for another 15 seconds.  
You can repeat this for as long as  
you like.  
6
Stop message play-  
back.  
51  
6
Delete all messages (except new  
messages).  
Stop playback and message  
recording.  
7
Record a memo.  
Change OGM 1.  
81  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If you experience problems with your TAD, try the suggestions in this section. If  
you still have problems, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
Problem  
Remedy  
The incoming message is incomplete. Be sure the memory is not full.  
The incoming message is unclear.  
Be sure VOLUME is set to the desired sound  
level.  
The TAD does not answer after two,  
four, or seven rings.  
Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls.  
Lo flashes on the display.  
The backup battery is weak. Replace the bat-  
tery (see “Installing the Backup Battery” on  
Page 7).  
The TAD does not respond to the  
remote operation security code.  
Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD  
is a touch-tone phone.  
Re-enter your remote operation security code,  
pressing each button for 2 seconds.  
The remote operation security code might have  
reset to the default code due to a power failure.  
Make sure the remote operation security code  
you entered is correct.  
RESETTING THE TAD  
If your TAD stops working properly, use a  
straightened paper clip to press RESET on  
the left side of the TAD to reset the answer-  
ing machine.  
Note: The outgoing message and all information stored in memory are erased  
when you press RESET.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your RadioShack TAD-1024 Digital Telephone Answering System with Dual-An-  
nouncements is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following  
suggestions will help you care for the 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 cir-  
cuit 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 prema-  
ture 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 de-  
tergents to clean the TAD.  
Modifying or tampering with the TAD’s internal components can cause a mal-  
function and might invalidate your TAD’s warranty. If your TAD-1024 is not per-  
forming 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 dis-  
connect your TAD-1024 until you have resolved the problem.  
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To eliminate interference, you can try  
one or more of the following corrective  
measures:  
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO  
KNOW  
In the unlikely event that your TAD caus-  
es problems on the telephone line, the  
telephone company attempts to notify  
you in advance. If advance notice is not  
practical, the telephone company noti-  
fies you as soon as possible and advises  
you of your right to file a complaint with  
the FCC.  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving  
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.  
Also, the telephone company can make  
changes to its lines, equipment, opera-  
tions, or procedures that could affect the  
operation of this TAD. The telephone  
company notifies you of these changes  
in advance so you can take the neces-  
sary steps to prevent interruption of your  
telephone services.  
Consult your local RadioShack store if  
the problem still exists.  
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 exceed  
the FCC requirements. However, light-  
ning striking the telephone or power  
lines can damage your TAD.  
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 radio  
and TV interference in a residential area.  
However, your TAD might cause TV or  
radio interference even when it is oper-  
ating properly.  
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.  
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NOTES  
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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  
3/97  
RADIOSHACK  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
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