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Cat. No. 43-732
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-732
900 MHz Digital Answering System
with 20-Channel Cordless Telephone
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ANSWER
— lets you turn the
your conversation with someone in the
room.
Button
TAD on or off without disconnecting it.
— stops re-
— lets you use
Phone Pick-Up Detection
Tone or Pulse Dialing
cording when you pick up any phone on
the same line as the TAD.
your phone with either type of dialing.
— lets you connect an
Headset Jack
optional headset (available at your local
RadioShack store) for hands-free con-
venience.
Telephone Features
— provides better
900 MHz Operation
sound and less interference than many
other cordless phones.
— lets you hang
the handset on your belt for easy porta-
bility.
Detachable Belt Clip
— automatically selects a
20 Channels
clear channel when you make or answer
a call. You can also manually change
channels during a call.
— lets you
use this telephone with hearing aids that
have a T (telephone) switch.
Hearing Aid Compatible
—
Security Access-Protection Code
.
helps prevent other cordless phones
from using your phone line while the
handset is off the base.
: To prevent fire or shock
Warning
hazard, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
— lets you
9-Number Memory Dialing
store up to 9 phone numbers in memory
for easy dialing.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
!
DO NOT OPEN.
— lets you send a paging signal
Page
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
CAUTION
from the base to the handset to page
someone or locate the handset when it is
away from the base.
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
— sends an electronic switch-
hook signal for use with special phone
services such as Call Waiting.
Flash
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
number dialed.
Redial
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte-
nance instructions are included in the
literature accompanying this product.
— prevents the person on the oth-
er end of the phone line from hearing
Mute
!
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This telephone device has been tested
and found to comply with all applicable
UL and FCC standards.
ringer operation. If ringer operation is
impaired, remove a device from the line.
We recommend you record the TAD’s
serial number here. The number is on
the bottom of the base.
FCC STATEMENT
Your TAD-732 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-732. For this reason, the TAD-732
should not be your only telephone. To
be safe, you should also have a phone
that does not require AC power to oper-
ate (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-732 conforms to federal regu-
lations, 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
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CONTENTS
Preparation .............................................................................................................. 7
Selecting a Location ........................................................................................... 7
Installing the Handset’s Antenna ........................................................................ 7
Installing the Phone ............................................................................................ 8
Placing the Base on a Desk Top .................................................................. 8
Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate .............................................................. 9
Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall ..................................................... 10
Connecting and Charging the Handset Battery Pack ....................................... 12
Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 14
Turning the Ringers Off or On .......................................................................... 14
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 Mute ....................................................................................................... 18
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 19
Using Page........................................................................................................ 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
Removing the Belt Clip ..................................................................................... 21
TAD Operation ....................................................................................................... 22
Setting the TAD to Answer Calls ...................................................................... 22
Using the Mailboxes ......................................................................................... 22
Recording an Outgoing Message ..................................................................... 22
Using the Handset ..................................................................................... 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
Playing Messages ............................................................................................ 27
Deleting Messages ........................................................................................... 28
Changing the Remote Operation Security Code .............................................. 28
Remote Operation ................................................................................................. 29
Using Toll-Saver ............................................................................................... 29
Using Remote Answer-On ................................................................................ 29
Using Remote Commands ............................................................................... 29
Remote Commands ................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 31
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 32
Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................................................. 33
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 34
Lightning ........................................................................................................... 34
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PREPARATION
SELECTING A LOCATION
INSTALLING THE
HANDSET’S ANTENNA
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:
Screw the antenna
into the hole at the top
of the handset.
• 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
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-732.
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.
• 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
INSTALLING THE PHONE
DC 9V
barrel plug into the
the back of the base.
jack on
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.
5. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot on the back of
the base.
2. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the telephone jack
on the back of the base.
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.
3. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.
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7. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet. The TAD-732 beeps and 00
appears.
2. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the telephone jack
on the back of the base.
8. Raise the base’s antenna to a verti-
cal position.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on
the back of the base.
Mounting the Base on a Wall
Plate
4. Route the modular cord through the
left groove on the bottom of the
base and the adapter cord through
the groove below the strain relief
slot.
1. Remove the mounting bracket by
holding in both tabs and gently pull-
ing out the wide end of the bracket.
Strain
Relief
Slot
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5. Route the end of the modular cord
through the hole in the bracket, and
insert the tabs on the narrow end of
the bracket into the inner pair of
slots near the top of the base as
shown.
8. Plug the AC adapter into a standard
AC outlet. The TAD-732 beeps and
00 appears.
9. Raise the base’s antenna to a verti-
cal position.
6. Snap the tabs at the wide end of the
bracket into place.
Mounting the Base Directly on
the Wall
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.
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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1. Drill two holes 315/16
inches (100 mm)
apart. Then thread a
screw into each hole,
letting the heads ex-
4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC 9V jack on
the back of the base.
3/16"
3
tend about /16 inch (5
mm) from the wall.
15/16"
3
5. Route the modular cord through the
groove below the strain relief slot
and the adapter cord through the left
groove on the bottom of the base.
2. Remove the mounting bracket by
holding in both tabs and gently pull-
ing out the wide end of the bracket.
Strain
Relief
Slot
3. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the telephone jack
on the back of the base.
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.
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7. Align the keyhole slots with the
mounting screws and slide the base
downward to secure it.
CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE
HANDSET BATTERY
PACK
The TAD-732 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.
8. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet. The TAD-732 beeps and 00
appears .
1. Press down and slide off the battery
compartment cover.
9. Plug the end of the modular cord
into a modular phone line jack.
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.
10. Raise the base’s antenna to a verti-
cal position.
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
Recharge the battery pack when the
BATT LOW indicator on the handset
flashes.
TALK
. If this happens, re-
you press
turn the handset to the base for about
5 seconds. This resets the security
access-protection code.
• About once a month, fully discharge
the battery pack by keeping the hand-
set off the base until the BATT LOW
indicator lights. Otherwise, the bat-
tery pack loses its ability to fully re-
charge.
Notes:
• You can place the handset on the
base face down or face up without
removing the belt clip. If you want to
use the hanging hole on the back of
the handset to place the handset on
the wall-mounted base face-up, re-
move the belt clip (see “Removing
the Belt Clip” on Page 21). However,
the battery pack will not fully charge
in this position.
• 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.)
• If the battery pack becomes weak
during a call, you hear 2 beeps and
the BATT LOW indicator flashes. End
the call as soon as conveniently pos-
sible, and recharge the battery pack
before using the phone again.
• 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.
• 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.
Also, check the charging contacts
on the handset and base. If the con-
tacts are dirty or tarnished, clean
them with a pencil eraser.
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• 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 33).
SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
T/P
Set
(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.
T/P
T
to .
1. Set
TALK
2. Press
on the handset and lis-
ten for the dial tone.
0
3. Press any number other than .
Note: If your phone system requires
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
T/P
touch-tone service. Leave
set to
T
.
If the dial tone continues, you have
T/P
P
pulse service. Set
to .
on the handset or place
the handset on the base to hang up.
TALK
4. Press
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TURNING THE RINGERS
OFF OR ON
SETTING THE NUMBER
OF RINGS
4/7/TS
4 7
base to , , or
To turn off the ringers on the base, set
Set the
switch on the back of the
TS
to select how long the
RINGER
OFF
on the back of the base to
.
To turn off the ringer on the handset, set
TAD waits before it answers a call (4
rings, 7rings, or toll-saver).
RINGER
on the left side of the handset to
OFF
. You can still make or receive calls
using this phone, and telephones on the
same line still ring when there is an in-
coming call. The IN USE indicator on the
base and the TALK indicator on the
handset will flash until you answer the
call.
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 29).
SETTING THE DAY AND
TIME
To turn on the base and handset ring-
RINGER
ON
.
ers, set
to
You must set the day of the week and
time so the TAD can record the correct
day and time of each message. You can
set the day and time with either the
handset or the base.
Note: If the base’s ringer is off and the
handset is on the base, the handset
does not ring.
Notes:
• The day and time settings will be
lost if AC power failure exceeds 2
minutes.
• CL flashes if the day and time set-
tings are lost. Reset the day and
time.
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9. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indi-
With the Handset
cator turns off.
1. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indi-
cator lights.
With the Base
1. Hold down CLOCK until the TAD an-
nounces the currently set day.
2. Press CHANGE ( ) then CLOCK (8).
The TAD announces the currently
set day.
2. To change the day of the week, re-
peatedly press SKIP(
forward or REPEAT(
backward.
) to move
) to move
3. To change the day, repeatedly press
SKIP (6) to move forward or REPEAT
(4) to move backward.
3. Press CLOCK. The TAD announces
the hour and “AM” or “PM.”
4. To change the hour, repeatedly
press SKIP(
) or REPEAT(
).
4. Press CLOCK (8). The TAD an-
5. Press CLOCK. The TAD announces
nounces the hour and “AM” or “PM.”
the minutes.
5. To change the hour, repeatedly
6. To change the minutes, repeatedly
press SKIP (6) or REPEAT (4).
press SKIP(
) or REPEAT(
).
6. Press CLOCK (8). The TAD an-
7. When you finish, press CLOCK. The
nounces the minutes.
TAD announces the day and time.
7. To change the minutes, repeatedly
press SKIP (6) or REPEAT (4).
8. When you finish, press CLOCK (8).
The TAD announces the day and
time and beeps twice.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
MAKING AND RECEIVING
A CALL
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).
Note: The TAD-732 sounds a few beeps
when it reaches the lowest or the high-
est volume setting.
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, pressTALK. The TALK in-
dicator on the handset and the IN USE
indicator on the base light.
CHANGING THE
CHANNEL
The TAD-732 has 20 channels (frequen-
cy pairs used between the base and
handset). It automatically selects a clear
channel each time you make or receive
a call.
If you hear other conversations or ex-
cessive noise during a call, press CHAN-
NEL on the handset to select a different
channel.
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.
TALK to hang up and
Note: If you press
the phone does not disconnect, place
the handset on the base.
SETTING THE HANDSET’S
VOLUME
Note: If the handset is too far from the
base, the channel might not change.
Move closer to the base and try again.
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.
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USING REDIAL
USING FLASH
FLASH
You can quickly redial the last number di-
aled. Simply lift the handset and press
performs the electronic equiva-
lent of a switchhook operation for special
services, such as Call Waiting.
TALK
. When you hear the dial tone,
REDIAL.
press
Notes:
• The TAD’s redial memory stores
For example, if you have Call Waiting,
FLASH
press
to answer an incoming call
without disconnecting the current call.
up to 32 digits, so you can redial
long-distance as well as local
numbers.
FLASH
Press
call.
again to return to the first
• The redial memory stores pause en-
tries (see “Entering a Pause” on
Page 20).
Note: If you do not have any special
FLASH
phone services, pressing
disconnect the current call.
might
• The redial memory does not store a
flash entry or any digits entered af-
USING MUTE
FLASH
ter you press
Flash”).
(see “Using
MUTE
The
button on the handset lets
you talk to someone else in the room
without the person on the other end of
the phone line hearing your conversa-
MUTE
tion. Press
during the call. The
TALK indicator on the handset flashes
MUTE
Press
again to resume your
phone conversation.
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USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
USING PAGE
To page the person with the handset or
PAGE
to find the handset, press
on the
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.
base. The handset beeps three times. If
you want the handset to beep for a long-
PAGE
er time, you can hold down
for 2
seconds to have the handset beep for
about 35 seconds.
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
.
.
Any additional numbers you dial are
sent as tone signals.
To stop the handset from beeping be-
TALK
fore it automatically stops, press
PAGE
twice or press
.
Note: Paging does not work during a
call.
5. After you complete the call, return
the handset to the base or press
TALK
on the handset. The phone
automatically resets to pulse dialing.
MEMORY DIALING
You can store up to 9 phone numbers in
memory, 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.
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Storing a Number in Memory
Entering a Pause
1. Press MEM on the handset. The
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
so, press REDIAL to enter a 3-second
pause after entering the access code.
For a longer pause, press REDIAL again.
TALK indicator flashes.
2. Enter the number and any tone or
pause entries (see “Using Tone Ser-
vices on a Pulse Line” on Page 19
and “Entering
Page 20).
a
Pause” on
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 dial a stored number, lift the handset
and press TALK. When you hear the dial
tone, press MEM, then enter the memory
location number for the 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.
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers
3. Press MEM, then enter a memory lo-
cation number (1–9). A tone sounds
to indicate that the number is stored.
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.
When calling special services, dial the
service’s main number first. Then, at the
appropriate place in the call, press MEM,
then enter the memory location number
for the additional stored numbers.
To clear a memory location (leaving it
empty), press MEM twice, then press the
memory location number you want to
clear (1–9).
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just the microphone boom until it is
about even with your chin.
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.
3. Hang the belt clip on your belt.
USING AN OPTIONAL
HEADSET
4. Make or receive calls as you would
normally.
Your TAD-732’s handset is equipped
with a headset jack on top. This jack al-
lows you to connect a headset (such as
RadioShack Cat. No. 43-195, not sup-
plied) for handsfree conversation — per-
fect for when you are working in the yard
or garage. The belt clip on the back of
the handset lets you carry the handset
everywhere.
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.
Follow these steps to use a headset.
1. Insert the headset’s 3/32-inch (2.5
mm) plug into the
of the handset.
jack on the top
REMOVING THE BELT
CLIP
The belt clip on the back of the handset
lets you hang on the belt for easy porta-
bility. But to use the hanging hole on the
back of the handset to place the handset
on the wall-mounted base face-up, you
must remove the belt clip.
2. Place the headset on your head with
the earpiece over either ear and ad-
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Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into either
side of the belt clip, then pull off it.
To replace the belt clip, insert either tab
of the belt clip into one slot of the hand-
set, then snap the other tab into other
slot of the handset.
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TAD OPERATION
SETTING THE TAD TO
ANSWER CALLS
USING THE MAILBOXES
The TAD-732 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,
or for mailbox 2 by pressing then 2 af-
ter the outgoing message plays over
within 6 seconds. If the caller presses
then 1 or 2 after the outgoing message
plays over for more than 6 seconds, the
TAD-732 records message into both
message center and the selected mail-
box.
The TAD-732 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
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 message counter shows the number
of recorded messages.
The TAD-732’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.
Note: When you turn on/off the TAD
with the handset, you must press RE-
MOTE again after the handset announc-
es “Answer on” or “Answer off” so the
message counter shows the answer on/
off status.
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.
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• If the TAD’s memory is full (FL flash-
es) you must delete some messag-
es before you can record a new
outgoing message.
5. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indi-
cator turns off.
To play the outgoing message at any
time, press REMOTE then ANNC (0) on
the handset, or press ANNC on the
base.
Using the Handset
1. Press REMOTE. The REMOTE indi-
cator lights and –– appears on the
base.
Note: You can only use the handset to
record the outgoing messages and
memos. But you can play messages by
using the base or handset.
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 (0) on the
handset.
2. Press CHANGE ( ) then ANNC (0).
The handset beeps once.
3. Speak your message in a normal
voice, as though you were talking to
someone on the phone.
4. Press STOP (5) when you finish the
message. The TAD plays back the
outgoing message, then beeps
twice.
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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-732 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
1. Press
. The REMOTE indi-
cator lights.
After the TAD answers a call, the caller
can select a mailbox by entering # then
1, or # then 2 after the outgoing mes-
sage plays over within 6 seconds. If the
caller does not select a mailbox, the
TAD records the message in the mes-
sage 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 12 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
4. When you finish recording the
• the maximum message length (60
seconds) is reached
STOP (5)
memo, press
.
REMOTE
5. Press
cator turns off.
. The REMOTE indi-
• the TAD hears a busy signal or more
than 7 seconds of silence
• you pick up the TAD-732’s handset
or any phone on the same phone
line
RECORDING A MEMO
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.
The TAD-732 stores memos as incom-
ing messages (see “Playing Messages”
on Page 27).
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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-732 does not delete un-
played messages.
REMOTE
. The
cator turns off.
REMOTE
indi-
3. Press
To check the remote operation security
REMOTE CODE.
TAD announces “Code is xx” and beeps
twice.
CHANGING THE REMOTE
OPERATION SECURITY
CODE
code, press
then
The
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-732.
At this point you can hang up or enter
other remote commands.
USING REMOTE
COMMANDS
USING TOLL-SAVER
If the 4/7/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 30).
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:
4
To:
Press:
1
To:
Replay the current
message.
Record a memo to
mailbox 1.
5
Stop playback of
messages, mem-
os, or the outgoing
announcement;
end recording of
memo or outgoing
announcement.
2
3
Record a memo to
mailbox 2.
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-732, but if you do, the fol-
lowing 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 25).
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 33).
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-732 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack TAD-732 900 MHz Digital Answering System is an example of su-
perior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your
TAD-732 so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the TAD-732 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the TAD-732 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-732 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Handle the TAD-732 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-
cuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD-732 to work improperly.
Wipe the TAD-732 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-732.
Modifying or tampering with the TAD-732’s internal components can cause a malfunc-
tion and might invalidate your TAD-732’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to
operate it. If your TAD-732 is not performing as it should, take it to your local Ra-
dioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone
company can ask you to disconnect your TAD-732 until you have resolved the prob-
lem.
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REPLACING THE
BATTERY PACK
If you follow the instructions in “Connect-
ing and Charging the Handset Battery
Pack” on Page 12, 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, 600 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.
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in
a fire because it might explode.
Install the new battery pack as follows,
then charge the battery for about 15
hours.
• 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
03A99
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