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Cat. No. 43-789
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-1029
Digital Answering System
with 25-Channel Cordless Telephone
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ANSWER
— lets you turn the
— lets you connect an
Headset Jack
Button
TAD on or off without disconnecting it.
optional headset (available at your local
RadioShack store) for hands-free con-
venience.
— stops re-
Phone Pick-Up Detection
cording when you pick up any phone on
the same line as the TAD.
— lets you
Hearing Aid Compatible
use this telephone with hearing aids that
have a T (telephone) switch.
Telephone Features
This telephone device has been tested
and found to comply with all applicable
UL and FCC standards.
— the TAD-1029 finds a
25 Channels
clear channel every time you make or
receive a call. You can also manually
change channels during a call.
: To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
Warning
—
Security Access-Protection Code
helps prevent other cordless phones
from using your phone line while the
handset is off the base.
CAUTION
— lets you
store up to 9 numbers in memory for
easy dialing.
9-Number Memory Dialing
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
!
DO NOT OPEN.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
—
Two-Way Intercom/Paging System
lets you send a signal from the base to
the handset, or from the handset to the
base, so you can page someone or eas-
ily locate the handset when it is away
from the base. If someone answers, you
can use the TAD-1029 as a two-way in-
tercom.
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.
— lets you quickly dial the last
Redial
number dialed.
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte-
nance instructions are included in the
literature accompanying this product.
!
— sends an electronic switch-
hook signal for use with special phone
services such as Call Waiting.
Flash
— lets you use
Tone or Pulse Dialing
your phone with either type of dialing.
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We recommend you record the TAD’s
serial number here. The number is on
the bottom of the base.
FCC STATEMENT
Your TAD-1029 complies with Part 68 of
FCC Rules. You must, upon request,
provide the FCC Registration Number
and the REN to your phone company.
These numbers are on the label on the
back 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 TAD-
1029 should not be your only telephone.
To be safe, you should also have a
phone that does not require AC power to
operate (not a cordless phone) so you
can still make and receive calls if there
is an AC power failure.
You must not connect your phone to any
of the following:
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone systems
Note: Your telephone operates on stan-
dard radio frequencies, as allocated by
the FCC. Even though the security
access-protection code prevents unau-
thorized use of your phone line, it is pos-
sible for other radio units operating on
similar frequencies within a certain area
to unintentionally intercept your conver-
sations and/or cause interference. This
lack of privacy can occur with any cord-
less phone.
READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
Your TAD-1029 conforms to federal reg-
ulations, and you can connect it to most
telephone lines. However, each device
you connect to the telephone line draws
power from the telephone line. We refer
to this power draw as the device’s ringer
equivalence number, or REN. The REN
is on the label on the back of the base.
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, your
phone might not ring and your answer-
ing system might not answer. In rural ar-
eas, a total REN of three might impair
ringer operation. If ringer operation is
impaired, remove a device from the line.
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CONTENTS
Preparation .............................................................................................................. 7
Selecting a Location ........................................................................................... 7
Installing the Phone ............................................................................................ 7
Placing the Base on a Desk Top .................................................................. 7
Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate .............................................................. 8
Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall ..................................................... 10
Installing Backup Batteries ............................................................................... 12
Installing the Handset’s Antenna ...................................................................... 12
Connecting and Charging the Handset Battery Pack ....................................... 13
Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 14
Turning the Ringers Off or On .......................................................................... 15
Setting the Number of Rings ............................................................................ 15
Setting the Day and Time ................................................................................. 15
With the Handset ....................................................................................... 15
With the Base ............................................................................................ 16
Telephone Operation ............................................................................................ 17
Making and Receiving a Call ............................................................................ 17
Setting the Handset’s Volume .......................................................................... 17
Changing the Channel ...................................................................................... 17
Using Redial ..................................................................................................... 18
Using Flash ...................................................................................................... 18
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 18
Using Page/Intercom ........................................................................................ 19
Memory Dialing ................................................................................................ 19
Storing a Number in Memory ..................................................................... 19
Entering a Pause ....................................................................................... 20
Dialing a Stored Number ........................................................................... 20
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ................................................................. 20
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 20
Using an Optional Headset .............................................................................. 21
TAD Operation ....................................................................................................... 22
Setting the TAD to Answer Calls ...................................................................... 22
Using the Mailboxes ......................................................................................... 22
Recording an Outgoing Message ..................................................................... 22
Using the Handset ..................................................................................... 23
Using the Base .......................................................................................... 23
Deleting an Outgoing Message ................................................................. 23
Using the Announce-Only Feature ................................................................... 24
Screening Calls ................................................................................................ 24
Adjusting the TAD’s Volume ............................................................................. 24
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Recording Incoming Messages ........................................................................ 25
Recording a Memo ........................................................................................... 25
Using the Handset ..................................................................................... 25
Using the Base ........................................................................................... 25
Playing Messages ............................................................................................ 26
Deleting Messages ........................................................................................... 27
Changing the Remote Operation Security Code .............................................. 27
Remote Operation ................................................................................................. 28
Using Toll-Saver ............................................................................................... 28
Using Remote Answer-On ................................................................................ 28
Using Remote Commands ............................................................................... 28
Remote Commands ................................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 30
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 31
Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................................................. 32
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 33
Lightning ........................................................................................................... 33
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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. Se-
lect a location that is:
Placing the Base on a
Desk Top
1. Remove the mounting bracket by
holding in both tabs and gently pull-
ing out the wide end of the bracket.
• near an AC outlet
• near a telephone line jack
• out of the way of normal activities
• away from electrical machinery,
electrical appliances, metal walls or
filing cabinets, wireless intercoms,
alarms, and room monitors
2. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the telephone jack
on the back of the base.
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.
Caution: The supplied AC adapter was
designed specifically for your TAD-1029.
Use only the supplied adapter.
Notes:
• Your telephone connects directly to
a modular telephone line jack. If
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.
3. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.
• The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ11C (RJ11W if you
want to mount it on a wall plate).
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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 TAD-
1029 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
Mounting the Base on a Wall
Plate
6. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of
the bracket into the inner pair of
slots near the bottom of the base as
shown and snap the tabs at the wide
end of the bracket into place.
1. Remove the mounting bracket by
holding in both tabs and gently pull-
ing out the wide end of the bracket.
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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. Route the modular cord through ei-
ther groove on the right bottom of
the base and the adapter cord
through the groove below the strain
relief slot.
7. Plug the modular cord into the wall
plate jack. Align the base’s keyhole
slots with the wall plate studs and
slide the base downward to secure
it.
Strain
Relief
Slot
5. Route the end of the modular cord
through the hole in the bracket, and
insert the tabs on the narrow end of
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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 ex-
3/16"
3
tend about /16 inch (5
mm) from the wall.
15/16"
3
9. Fully extend the base’s antenna and
raise it to a vertical position.
2. Remove the mounting bracket by
holding in both tabs and gently pull-
ing out the wide end of the bracket.
3. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the telephone jack
on the back of the base.
Mounting the Base Directly on
the Wall
To mount the base directly on the wall,
you need two screws (not supplied) with
heads that fit into the keyhole slots on
the bottom of the base.
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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 ei-
ther 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 TAD-
1029 beeps.
Strain
Relief
Slot
9. Plug the end of the modular cord
into a modular phone line jack.
6. Insert the tabs on the narrow end of
the bracket into the inner pair of
slots near the top of the base as
shown and snap the tabs at the wide
end of the bracket into place.
10. Fully extend the base’s antenna and
place it in a vertical position.
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2. Put the batteries in the compartment
as indicated by the polarity symbols
(+ and –) marked inside.
INSTALLING BACKUP
BATTERIES
The TAD-1029 requires AC power to op-
erate. However, if AC power fails or you
unplug the TAD-1029, four AAA backup
batteries (not supplied) save the mes-
sages, day and time settings, and re-
mote operation security code for up to
12 hours. We recommend you use alka-
line batteries, such as RadioShack Cat.
No. 23-555.
3. Replace the cover.
Replace the batteries when the BATT
LOW indicator flashes.
BATT LOW
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the re-
quired size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (stan-
dard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different
capacities.
Cautions:
• To avoid losing information stored in
memory, do not unplug the AC
adapter when you replace the back-
up batteries.
• Always remove old or weak batter-
ies. Batteries can leak chemicals
that can destroy electronic parts.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly. Do not burn or bury
them.
Follow these steps to install backup bat-
teries.
1. Press in the tab on the battery com-
partment cover on the top of the
base and lift off the cover.
INSTALLING THE
HANDSET’S ANTENNA
Screw the antenna
into the hole at the top
of the handset.
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CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE
HANDSET BATTERY
PACK
CHARGE
Indicator
The TAD-1029 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 15
hours.
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:
• 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.
2. Lift the battery pack out of the com-
partment, and plug its connector into
the socket inside the compartment.
The connector fits only one way.
Also, check the charging contacts
on the handset and base. If the con-
tacts are dirty or tarnished, clean
them with a pencil eraser.
3. Put the battery pack in the compart-
ment and replace the cover.
4. To charge the battery pack, simply
place the handset on the base. The
CHARGE indicator on the base
lights.
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• 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, re-
turn the handset to the base for about
5 seconds. This resets the security
access-protection code.
SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
Set T/P (Tone/Pulse) 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.
• About once a month, fully discharge
the battery pack by keeping the hand-
set off the base until the BATT LOW
indicator lights. Otherwise, the bat-
tery pack loses its ability to fully re-
charge.
1. Set T/P to T.
• If the BATT LOW indicator does not
light, but the phone does not work, re-
charge the battery pack. (The battery
pack charge might be too low to light
the indicator.)
2. Press TALK on the handset and lis-
ten for the dial tone.
• If the battery pack becomes weak
during a call, you hear a beep and the
BATT LOW indicator flashes. End the
call as soon as conveniently possible,
and recharge the battery pack before
using the phone again.
3. Press any number other than 0.
If your phone system requires
Note:
• 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.
that you dial an access code (9, for
example) before you dial an outside
number, do not press the access
code either.
If the dial tone stops, you have
touch-tone service. Leave T/P set to
T.
• The supplied battery pack should last
for about a year. When the battery
pack loses its ability to fully recharge,
order a replacement battery pack
from your local RadioShack store
(see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on
Page 32).
If the dial tone continues, you have
pulse service. Set T/P to P.
4. Press TALK on the handset or place
the handset on the base to hang up.
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Note: If you plan to check your messag-
es by long distance, set the number of
rings to toll-saver (see “Using Toll-
Saver” on Page 28).
TURNING THE RINGERS
OFF OR ON
To turn off the ringers on the base and
RINGER
handset, set
the base to
on the right side of
OFF
. You can still make or
SETTING THE DAY AND
TIME
receive calls using this phone, and tele-
phones on the same line still ring when
there is an incoming call. The IN USE in-
dicator on the base and the TALK indi-
cator on the handset will flash until you
answer the call.
You must set the day of the week and
time so the TAD can record the correct
day and time of each message.
Note: To avoid losing the day and time
settings if AC power is lost, we recom-
mend you install backup batteries before
you set the day and time (see “Installing
Backup Batteries” on Page 12).
To turn on the base and handset ring-
With the Handset
RINGER
ON
.
ers, set
to
REMOTE
. The REMOTE indi-
1. Press
cator lights.
SETTING THE NUMBER
OF RINGS
REMOTE Indicator
2/4/TS
2 4
base to , , or
Set the
switch on the back of the
TS
to select how long the
TAD waits before it answers a call (2
rings, 4 rings, or toll-saver).
CHANGE ( )
CLOCK (8)
.
2. Press
then
The TAD announces the currently
set day.
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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-
peatedly press SKIP(
forward or REPEAT(
backward.
) to move
) to move
3. Press CLOCK. The TAD announces
4. Press CLOCK. The TAD announces
the hour and “AM” or “PM.”
the hour and “AM” or “PM.”
4. To change the hour, repeatedly
5. To change the hour, repeatedly
press SKIP or REPEAT.
press SKIP or REPEAT.
5. Press CLOCK. The TAD announces
6. Press CLOCK. The TAD announces
the minutes.
the minutes.
6. To change the minutes, repeatedly
7. To change the minutes, repeatedly
press SKIP or REPEAT.
press SKIP or REPEAT.
7. When you finish, press CLOCK. The
8. When you finish, press CLOCK. The
TAD announces the day and time
and beeps twice.
TAD announces the day and time.
9. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indi-
cator turns off.
With the Base
1. Hold down CLOCK until the TAD an-
nounces the currently set day.
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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 subse-
quent calls.
To answer a call if the handset is on the
base, simply lift the handset and begin
your conversation. If the handset is away
from the base, press TALK. The TALK in-
dicator on the handset and the IN USE
indicator on the base light.
TALK Indicator
CHANGING THE
CHANNEL
The TAD-1029 has 25 channels (fre-
quency pairs used between the base
and handset). It automatically selects a
clear channel each time you make or re-
ceive a call.
To end a call, press TALK on the handset
or place the handset on the base. The
TALK and the IN USE indicators turn off.
If you hear other conversations or ex-
cessive noise during a call, press CHAN-
NEL on the handset to select a different
channel.
TALK to hang up and
the phone does not disconnect, place
the handset on the base.
Note: If you press
Note: If the handset is too far from the
base, the channel might not change.
Move closer to the base and try again.
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For example, if you have Call Waiting,
FLASH
USING REDIAL
press
to answer an incoming call
without disconnecting the current call.
You can quickly redial the last number di-
aled. Simply lift the handset and press
FLASH
Press
call.
again to return to the first
TALK
. When you hear the dial tone,
REDIAL.
press
Note: If you do not have any special
FLASH
phone services, pressing
disconnect the current call.
might
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
Notes:
• The TAD’s redial memory stores
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.
up to 32 digits, so you can redial
long-distance as well as local
numbers.
• The redial memory stores pause en-
tries (see “Entering a Pause” on
Page 20).
T/P
P
1. Be sure
2. Lift the handset and press
3. Dial the service’s main number.
4. When the service answers, press
is set to .
TALK
.
• The redial memory does not store a
flash entry or any digits entered af-
FLASH
ter you press
Flash”).
(see “Using
.
Any additional numbers you dial are
sent as tone signals.
USING FLASH
FLASH
performs the electronic equiva-
lent of a switchhook operation for special
services, such as Call Waiting.
5. After you complete the call, return
the handset to the base or press
TALK
. The phone automatically re-
sets to pulse dialing.
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Notes:
• Paging does not work during a call.
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 some-
one at the base.
• You cannot speak and hear the oth-
er party at the same time during an
intercom conversation.
• If a phone call comes in during an
TALK
intercom conversation, press
on the handset to answer the call.
INTCM
After you hang up, press
to
To page the person with the handset or
resume the intercom conversation.
PAGE
to find the handset, press
on the
base. The handset beeps three times. If
you want the handset to beep for a long-
To end the intercom conversation, press
INTCM
PAGE
on the
on the handset or
PAGE
er time, you can hold down
for 3
base
seconds to have the handset beep for
about 35 seconds.
MEMORY DIALING
You can store up to 9 numbers in memo-
ry, then dial a stored number by pressing
a one-digit memory location number.
Each stored number can be up to 16
digits long, including tone and pause en-
tries.
To stop the handset from beeping be-
TALK
fore it automatically stops, press
PAGE
twice or press
.
Storing a Number in Memory
To answer a page from the base, press
INTCM TALK
tor on the handset flashes and the IN-
TCOM indicator on the base lights.
Begin your conversation.
MEM
1. Press
. The TALK indicator
on the handset. The
indica-
flashes.
2. Enter the number and any tone or
pause entries (see “Using Tone Ser-
vices on a Pulse Line” on Page 18
and “Entering
Page 20).
a
Pause” on
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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.
Dialing a Stored Number
• 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.
To dial a stored number, lift the handset
TALK
and press
. When you hear the dial
MEM
tone, press
, then enter the memory
location number for the stored number.
MEM
, then enter a memory lo-
3. Press
1 9
cation number ( – ). A tone sounds
to indicate that the number is stored.
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers
For quick recall of numbers for special
services (such as alternate long dis-
tance or bank by phone), store each
group of numbers in its own memory lo-
cation.
To replace a stored number, simply store
a new one in its place.
To clear a memory location (leaving it
MEM
empty), press
twice, then press the
memory location number you want to
1 9
clear ( – ).
When calling special services, dial the
service’s main number first. Then, at the
MEM
appropriate place in the call, press
,
then enter the memory location number
for the additional stored numbers.
Entering a Pause
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. To do
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire depart-
ment, ambulance) and you choose to
test the stored number, make the test
call during the late evening or early
morning hours to avoid peak demand
periods. Also, remain on the line to ex-
plain the reason for your call.
PAUSE
so, press
pause after entering the access code.
PAUSE
to enter a 3-second
For a longer pause, press
again.
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USING AN OPTIONAL
HEADSET
You can make or answer calls with
hands-free convenience using an op-
3
tional headset that has a /32-inch (2.5
mm) plug. Your local RadioShack store
carries a variety of headsets.
To connect the headset, insert the head-
set’s plug into the
the handset.
jack on the top of
Notes:
• Connecting a headset disconnects
the handset’s earpiece and micro-
phone.
• If you place the handset on the base
to recharge it while the headset is
connected, be sure the handset
seats properly.
With a headset connected, you can
make or answer calls as usual using the
keys on the handset.
RadioShack also sells a handset holder
(Cat. No. 43-197) that lets you hang the
handset on your belt for hands-free con-
versation.
When you finish using the headset, dis-
connect it from the handset.
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TAD OPERATION
SETTING THE TAD TO
ANSWER CALLS
USING THE MAILBOXES
The TAD-1029 has a general message
center and two user mailboxes. It is pre-
set to record messages in the message
center, but a caller can record a mes-
sage for mailbox 1 by pressing then 1
after the outgoing message, or for mail-
box 2 by pressing then 2.
The TAD-1029 is ready to answer and
record calls with the prerecorded outgo-
ing message as soon as you connect it
to AC power. To record your own outgo-
ing message, see “Recording an Outgo-
ing Message.”
To turn off the TAD so it does not an-
swer calls, press ANSWER on the base,
or press REMOTE, CHANGE ( ) then AN-
SWER ( ) on the handset. The TAD an-
nounces “Answer off” and the message
counter display clears.
Be sure your outgoing message tells the
caller how to record a message for the
desired mailbox.
RECORDING AN
OUTGOING MESSAGE
The TAD-1029’s prerecorded outgoing
message says, “Hello, please leave a
message after the tone.” You can also
record your own outgoing message up
to 60 seconds long for the caller to hear
when the TAD answers a call.
To turn on the TAD, press ANSWER on
the base, or press REMOTE, CHANGE
then ANSWER on the handset. The TAD
announces “Answer on” and the mes-
sage counter shows the number of re-
corded messages.
Hint: Do not tell callers that you are not
home. Instead, say that you cannot
come to the phone right now.
Notes:
• If you set the TAD to announce-only,
be sure to state that the caller can-
not leave a message.
• If the TAD’s memory is full (FL flash-
es) you must delete some messag-
es before you can record a new
outgoing message.
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Using the Handset
Using the Base
1. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indi-
cator lights and –– appears on 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.
REMOTE Indicator
2. Press CHANGE ( ) then ANNC (0).
The handset beeps once.
2. Release ANNC when you finish the
message. PL (play) appears and
the TAD automatically plays back
the message.
3. Speak your message in a normal
voice, as though you were talking to
someone on the phone.
To play the outgoing message at any
time, press ANNC. PL appears while the
message plays.
4. Press STOP (5) when you finish the
message. The TAD plays back the
outgoing message, then beeps
twice.
Deleting an Outgoing Message
To delete your outgoing message and
use the prerecorded message, press
DELETE then ANNC on the base, or RE-
MOTE, DELETE (9), then ANNC on the
handset.
5. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indi-
cator turns off.
To play the outgoing message at any
time, press REMOTE then ANNC.
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Note: If you answer a call just as the
TAD answers, the TAD might not stop
playing the outgoing message. If this
USING THE ANNOUNCE-
ONLY FEATURE
TALK
happens, press
(or the switchhook
Your TAD-1029 is preset to play an out-
going 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.
of the extension phone you are using) to
stop the TAD.
You can also use the handset to screen
calls. When the TAD answers a call,
REMOTE
press
message. If you decide to answer the
TALK
and listen to caller’s
To turn on the announce-only feature,
M-BOX 1
M-BOX 2
and
hold down both
call, press
TAD continue to record the message,
REMOTE
. If you decide to let the
for about 2 seconds. The TAD beeps
and AO appears.
press
again.
ADJUSTING THE TAD’S
VOLUME
To adjust the TAD’s volume, repeatedly
VOLUME
press
handset).
VOLUME
on the
Note: Be sure your outgoing message
tells callers that they cannot leave a
message.
s or t (or
To turn off the announce-only feature,
M-BOX 1
M-BOX 2
for 2
hold down
and
seconds again. The TAD beeps and the
number of stored message appears.
The base has eight volume levels. The
handset has three.
SCREENING CALLS
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 if
TALK
it is on the base, press
if it is off
the base, or pick up any phone on the
same phone line. The TAD stops record-
ing and resets to answer the next call.
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Using the Handset
RECORDING INCOMING
MESSAGES
REMOTE
. The REMOTE indi-
1. Press
cator lights.
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.
CHANGE ( )
2. Press
on the handset
M-BOX 1 M-BOX 2 M-
then press
CENTER
,
, or
.
Each incoming message can be up to
60 seconds long. (The maximum record-
ing capacity is 20 minutes or 62 record-
ed messages.)
The TAD hangs up and resets to answer
the next call when:
3. Speak your message in a normal
voice, as though you were talking to
someone on the phone.
• the caller hangs up
• the maximum message length (60
seconds) is reached
4. When you finish recording the
STOP (5)
memo, press
.
• the TAD hears a busy signal or more
than 7 seconds of silence
REMOTE
5. Press
. The REMOTE indi-
cator turns off.
• you pick up the TAD-1029’s handset
or any phone on the same phone
line
Using the Base
M-BOX 1 M-BOX 2
M-
1. Hold down
,
, or
CENTER
. After about 3 seconds the
RECORDING A MEMO
TAD beeps and –– appears. Contin-
ue holding the button and speak
your message in a normal voice
about 8 inches from the front of the
base.
A memo is a message you can record at
the TAD for yourself or others in your
home or office. You can record a memo
of up to 60 seconds long in either mail-
box or the message center.
2. Release the button when you finish
the memo. The TAD beeps and
shows the number of messages
stored.
The TAD-1029 stores memos as incom-
ing messages (see “Playing Messages”
on Page 26).
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SKIP
To skip to the next message, press
on the base or handset.
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 hand-
set flashes. The message counter dis-
play 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.
The message counter display and mail-
box indicators light steadily if they con-
tain only messages that have been
reviewed.
REPEAT
To replay a message, press
the base or handset.
on
Press the desired mailbox or the mes-
sage center button on the base, or press
REMOTE
then the desired button on the
To replay the previous message, press
REPEAT
the TAD is announcing the message
number.
handset. The TAD announces the total
number of messages in the selected
mailbox or the message center. Before
playing each message, the TAD tells
you the message’s number and the day
and time the message was recorded. If
no messages are recorded, the TAD
says “You have no messages.”
on the base or handset while
STOP
To stop playback, press
base or handset.
on the
Notes:
• If you did not set the day and time,
the TAD only announces the num-
ber of messages recorded and each
message’s number.
RE-
If you are using the handset, press
MOTE
• When you play back messages us-
ing the handset, the message num-
ber does not appear on the display.
when you finish reviewing mes-
sages. The TAD resets to answer calls.
After all messages play, the TAD says,
“End of messages.”
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50. You can use the preset code, or fol-
low these steps to change it.
DELETING MESSAGES
To delete the current message during
Note: In Step 2 you must begin entering
the new code within 20 seconds. Other-
wise, the TAD sounds 5 short beeps and
2 long beeps and stops the process. If
this happens, simply repeat Step 2.
DELETE
playback, press
handset.
on the base or
REMOTE
1. Press
on the handset. The
REMOTE
indicator lights.
REMOTE Indicator
Note: You can replay a deleted mes-
REPEAT
sage by repeatedly pressing
on
the base or handset before the TAD an-
nounces “End of messages.”
CHANGE ( )
CODE (7)
.
2. Press
then
The TAD announces “Enter new
code.” Enter a new two-digit remote
operation security code. The TAD
announces “New code is xx” and
beeps twice.
To delete all messages in a mailbox or
the message center after playback,
DELETE
press
then the mailbox or mes-
sage center button. The TAD beeps.
Note: The TAD-1029 does not delete
unplayed messages.
REMOTE
REMOTE
indi-
3. Press
. The
cator turns off.
To check the remote operation security
REMOTE CODE.
The
TAD announces “Code is xx” and beeps
twice.
CHANGING THE REMOTE
OPERATION SECURITY
CODE
code, press
then
To use your TAD from a remote tele-
phone, you must first enter a 2-digit re-
mote operation security code. The
security code for your TAD is preset to
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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 opera-
tion security code and do any of the fol-
lowing:
1. Dial your phone number. After about
10 rings, the TAD automatically
turns on to answer your call and an-
nounces “Answer off.”
2. Enter your remote operation securi-
ty code. The TAD beeps.
• set the TAD to answer calls
• listen to messages
Note: If you do not enter each digit
of the security code within 20 sec-
onds, the TAD hangs up.
• record a new outgoing message
• record a memo
3. Press then . The TAD says “An-
swer on” and beeps twice. It is now
set to record calls.
• delete messages
Note: You cannot operate the TAD from
another phone on the same line as your
TAD-1029.
At this point you can hang up or enter
other remote commands.
USING REMOTE
COMMANDS
USING TOLL-SAVER
If the 2/4/TS switch is set to TS (toll-
saver, see “Setting the Number of
Rings” on Page 15), the TAD answers
after about two rings if you have new
messages. If there are no new messag-
es, the TAD waits for about four rings
before it answers. This gives you time to
hang up before the TAD answers so you
can avoid unnecessary long-distance
charges.
Follow these steps to operate the TAD
from a remote touch-tone phone.
1. Dial your phone number and wait for
the TAD to answer.
2. When the outgoing message be-
gins, enter your 2-digit remote oper-
ation security code. The TAD beeps
twice to let you know you entered
the code correctly.
3. Enter the code for the desired re-
mote command (see “Remote Com-
mands” on Page 29).
USING REMOTE
ANSWER-ON
4. When you finish, simply hang up.
Follow these steps to remotely set the
TAD to answer calls.
Note: If you wait more than 20 seconds
without entering a command, the TAD
hangs up.
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Remote Commands
Press:
1
To:
Press:
4
To:
Record a memo to
mailbox 1.
Replay the current
message.
2
3
Record a memo to
mailbox 2.
5
Stop playback of
messages, mem-
os, or the outgoing
announcement;
end recording of
memo or outgoing
announcement.
Record a memo to
the message cen-
ter.
7
Change the remote
operation security
code.
6
7
Skip forward to the
next message.
8
0
Set the day and
time.
Check the remote
operation security
code.
Record a new out-
going message.
8
9
0
Check the day and
time.
Turn the TAD on or
off
Delete the current
message.
1
2
3
Play all messages
from mailbox 1.
Play the outgoing
message.
Play all messages
from mailbox 2.
Check the answer
on/off status.
Play all messages
from the message
center.
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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. Make sure the TAD is set to answer calls.
Check all phone line connections.
Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.
TAD does not record callers’ Memory may be full (FL appears). Delete some of
messages.
your messages.
Turn off the announce-only feature. (see “Using
the Announce-Only Feature” on Page 24).
The handset does not ring
when you receive a call.
Make sure the ringer is turned on.
Return the handset to the base for about 5 sec-
onds to reset the security access-protection code.
Make sure the battery pack is properly connected
and charged.
You hear other calls while
using your phone.
Press CHANNEL to change the channel
Try another phone connected to the same line. If
you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in
your wiring or local service. Contact your local
telephone company.
There is no dial tone.
Check all phone line connections.
Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.
Make sure the battery pack is properly connected
and charged. If the battery pack will not charge, re-
place it (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on
Page 32).
If you still have problems, disconnect the phone. If other phones on the same line
work properly, the fault is in this phone or its installation. If you cannot find the prob-
lem, take your TAD-1029 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack TAD-1029 Digital Answering System is an example of superior de-
sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your TAD-
1029 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.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam-
age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the TAD-1029 away from dust and dirt, which can cause prema-
ture wear of parts.
Handle the TAD-1029 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-
cuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD-1029 to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Batteries can
leak chemicals that damage your TAD-1029’s electronic parts.
Wipe the TAD-1029 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-1029.
Modifying or tampering with the TAD-1029’s internal components can cause a mal-
function and might invalidate your TAD-1029’s warranty and void your FCC authoriza-
tion to operate it. If your TAD-1029 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-1029 until you have resolved the
problem.
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REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK
If you follow the instructions in “Connect-
ing 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 or-
der a replacement through your local Ra-
dioShack store.
4. Replace the cover.
Cautions:
• You must use a replacement battery
pack of the same size and type, with
the proper connector.
Install the new battery pack as follows,
then charge the battery for about 15
hours.
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in
a fire because it might explode.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery
pack.
Note: To avoid losing information stored
in memory, try to install and begin charg-
ing the new battery pack within 1 minute.
• 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.
1. Press down and slide off the battery
compartment cover.
If you have trouble replacing the battery
pack, take the phone to your local Ra-
dioShack store for assistance.
Important: This product contains a re-
chargeable nickel cadmium battery pack.
At the end of the battery pack’s useful
life, it must be recycled or disposed of
properly. Contact your local, county, or
state hazardous waste management au-
thorities for information on recycling or
disposal programs in your area. Some
options that might be available are: mu-
nicipal curb-side collection, drop-off box-
es at retailers such as your local
RadioShack store, recycling collection
centers, and mail-back programs.
2. Remove the battery pack then gen-
tly pull on the battery pack connec-
tor to disconnect it.
3. Plug the new battery pack’s connec-
tor into the socket and place the bat-
tery pack into the compartment.
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If you cannot eliminate the interference,
the FCC requires that you stop using
your phone.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
In the unlikely event that your phone
causes problems on the phone line, the
phone company can temporarily discon-
tinue your service. The phone company
normally attempts to notify you in ad-
vance. 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.
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.
LIGHTNING
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 interruption
of your telephone service.
Your telephone has built-in lightning pro-
tection to reduce the risk of damage
from surges in phone and power line
current. This protection meets or ex-
ceeds FCC requirements. However,
lightning striking the phone line or power
lines can damage your phone.
Lightning damage is not common. Nev-
ertheless, if you live in an area that has
severe electrical storms, we suggest
that you unplug your phone during
storms to reduce the possibility of dam-
age.
Your phone might cause TV or radio in-
terference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your
phone is causing the interference, turn
off your phone. If the interference goes
away, your phone is causing the interfer-
ence. Try to eliminate the interference
by:
• 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
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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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