Radio Shack Answering Machine TAD 764 User Guide

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Cat. No. 43-764  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
TAD-764  
Digital Answering System Trim Phone  
with Day/Time Voice Stamp  
 
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TELEPHONE FEATURES  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE  
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-  
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-  
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
Lighted Keypad with Big Buttons —  
makes it easy to see the numbers and  
dial a number in the dark.  
This symbol is intended to alert you to  
the presence of uninsulated danger-  
ous voltage within the product’s en-  
closure that might be of sufficient  
magnitude to constitute a risk of elec-  
tric shock. Do not open the product’s  
case.  
Handset Volume Control — lets you  
adjust the sound you hear through the  
handset.  
Redial — dials the last number you di-  
aled.  
This symbol is intended to inform you  
that important operating and mainte-  
nance instructions are included in the  
literature accompanying this product.  
Reset — lets you disconnect from a call  
and dial another number without hang-  
ing up the handset.  
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Ringer Volume Switch — lets you ad-  
just the ringer’s loudness or turn it off.  
Hearing-Aid Compatibility — lets you  
use the phone with any hearing aid that  
has a T (telephone) switch.  
To take advantage of all the TAD-764’s  
features, we recommend that you read  
this manual completely before using the  
TAD.  
Your TAD has been ETL listed to UL  
standards and meets all applicable FCC  
standards.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
fire or shock hazard, do not ex-  
pose this product to rain or mois-  
ture.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  
!
DO NOT OPEN.  
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READ THIS BEFORE  
INSTALLATION  
FCC STATEMENT  
Your TAD-764 complies with Part 68 of  
FCC Rules. You must, upon request,  
provide the FCC Registration Number  
and the REN to your telephone compa-  
ny. Both numbers are on the label on  
the bottom of the TAD.  
Your TAD-764 conforms to federal reg-  
ulations, and you can connect it to most  
telephone lines. However, each device  
you connect to the phone line draws  
power from the phone line. We refer to  
this power draw as the device’s ringer  
equivalence number, or REN. The REN  
is on the label on the bottom of the TAD.  
Note: You must not connect the TAD-  
764 to:  
• coin-operated systems  
If you use more than one phone or other  
device on the line, add up all the RENs.  
If the total is more than five (or three in  
rural areas), your phone(s) might not  
ring and your TAD might not answer. If  
ringer operation is impaired, remove a  
device from the line.  
• party-line systems  
• most electronic key phone systems  
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CONTENTS  
Installation ......................................................................................................... 6  
Installing a Backup Battery ........................................................................... 6  
Mounting the TAD ......................................................................................... 7  
On a Desk Top ....................................................................................... 7  
On a Wall Plate ...................................................................................... 8  
On a Wall .............................................................................................. 10  
Preparation ...................................................................................................... 12  
Setting the Dialing Mode ............................................................................. 12  
Setting the Day and Time ........................................................................... 12  
Setting the Ringer’s Volume ....................................................................... 13  
Telephone ......................................................................................................... 14  
Setting the Handset Volume ....................................................................... 14  
Using REDIAL............................................................................................... 14  
Using RESET................................................................................................ 14  
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ......................................................... 14  
Using the Phone Number Index Card ......................................................... 15  
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION .............................................................. 16  
Recording the Outgoing Message .............................................................. 16  
Setting the Number of Rings ....................................................................... 16  
Toll Saver .................................................................................................... 16  
Setting the TAD to Answer Calls ................................................................. 17  
Recording Incoming Messages .................................................................. 17  
Screening Calls ........................................................................................... 17  
Playing Messages ....................................................................................... 17  
Repeating Messages ........................................................................... 18  
Skipping Messages .............................................................................. 18  
Pausing Message Playback ................................................................. 18  
Stopping Message Playback ................................................................ 18  
Deleting Messages ..................................................................................... 18  
Recording a Memo ..................................................................................... 18  
Changing the Remote Operation Security Code ........................................ 19  
Remote Operation ........................................................................................... 20  
Remote Commands .................................................................................... 21  
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 22  
Care and Maintenance .................................................................................... 23  
The FCC Wants You to Know ..................................................................... 24  
Lightning ..................................................................................................... 24  
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INSTALLATION  
2. Snap the battery’s contacts firmly  
to the TAD’s connector and put the  
battery in the compartment.  
INSTALLING A BACKUP  
BATTERY  
The TAD-764 requires AC power to op-  
erate. However, if AC power fails or you  
unplug the TAD, a 9-volt backup battery  
(not supplied) saves the messages and  
the settings for the day, time, and re-  
mote operation security code. We rec-  
Illus. showing battery  
installation  
ommend you use  
alkaline battery.  
a
RadioShack  
Warning: If the TAD’s modular line cord  
is already connected to the telephone  
line jack, disconnect it before you install  
the backup battery. This reduces the  
risk of electric shock.  
3. Replace the cover.  
After the power is connected (see  
“Mounting the TAD” on Page 7), when  
the battery is weak or not installed, the  
ANSWER indicator flashes. If you are  
replacing a weak battery, be sure the  
AC adapter’s cord is plugged in so you  
do not lose the TAD’s stored informa-  
tion.  
Caution: Always use a new battery of  
the required size and recommended  
type.  
Note: The telephone operates normally  
during a power failure; however, the  
TAD cannot answer or record incoming  
calls without AC power.  
Caution: Dispose of the old battery  
promptly and properly.  
Follow these steps to install the backup  
battery.  
1. Place a flat-bladed screwdriver  
under the tab on the battery com-  
partment cover, pry open the cover,  
then lift it off.  
Illus. showing removal of  
battery compartment  
cover.  
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On a Desk Top  
MOUNTING THE TAD  
Follow these steps when you place the  
TAD on a desk, shelf, or table.  
Select a location that is near both a  
modular telephone jack and an AC out-  
let. You can place the TAD on a desk, or  
mount it on a wall plate or directly on a  
wall.  
1. Plug one end of the supplied long  
TO LINE  
modular cord into the  
jack  
on the back of the base.  
TO LINE  
Illus of  
jack and  
Your TAD-764 connects directly to a  
modular telephone line jack. If the jack  
is not a modular jack, you must update  
the wiring. You can convert the wiring  
yourself, using jacks and adapters  
available at your local RadioShack  
store. Or, you can let the telephone  
company update the wiring for you. The  
USOC number of the jack to be installed  
is RJ11C, or RJ11W for a wall plate  
jack.  
end of modular cord about  
to be inserted into jack.  
Other connections are not  
yet made.  
2. Plug the modular cord’s other end  
into a modular phone line jack.  
3. Plug one end of the supplied coiled  
handset cord into the jack on the  
base’s bottom and route the cord  
into the groove near it. Plug the  
other end into the handset’s jack.  
VOLUME  
Note: Adjust  
(located on the  
TAD’s right side) to the middle position  
before connecting power.  
Illus. of coiled handset  
cord and base  
VOLUME  
Illus. of  
switch.  
Caution: The supplied adapter sup-  
plies 9 volts AC, delivers at least 440  
milliamps, and has a plug which proper-  
4. Place the handset in the cradle.  
5. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s  
AC 9V 440mA  
barrel plug into the  
jack on the back of the base.  
AC 9V 440mA  
ly fits the TAD’s  
jack. Us-  
ing an adapter that does not meet these  
specifications might damage the TAD or  
the adapter.  
AC 9V 440mA  
Illus. of  
jack.  
Show barrel plug about to be  
inserted into jack. Show  
modular cord already con-  
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6. Route the adapter’s cord through  
the strain relief slot on the base.  
On a Wall Plate  
1. Plug one end of the supplied short  
modular cord into the TO LINE jack  
on the back of the base.  
Illus. showing cord rout-  
ed through the strain re-  
lief slot.  
Illus of TO LINE jack and  
end of modular cord about  
to be inserted into jack.  
Other connections are not  
yet made.  
7. Plug the adapter into a standard  
AC outlet.  
2. Route the cord into the groove on  
the phone’s base.  
When you first connect power, the  
PLAY/SKIP indicator flashes (until  
you record the outgoing message),  
the ANSWER indicator flashes (if  
you did not install a backup bat-  
tery), and the TAD automatically  
runs a self-test for about 20 sec-  
onds. You cannot operate the TAD  
during this test. When the test is  
complete, the TAD Beeps once and  
announces, “Answer off.”  
Illus. showing routing of  
modular cord.  
Illus. of ANSWER and  
PLAY/SKIP indicators.  
3. Plug one end of the supplied coiled  
cord into the jack on the bottom of  
the base and route the cord into the  
groove beside the jack.  
Illus. showing routing of  
coiled cord before it is  
plugged into the handset.  
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4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s  
barrel plug into the AC 9V 440mA  
jack on the back of the base.  
7. Plug the other end of the coiled  
cord into the handset’s jack.  
Illus. showing coiled cord  
connection to handset.  
Illus. of AC 9V 440mA jack. Show-  
ing barrel plug about to be inserted  
into jack and modular cord already  
connected.  
5. Plug the other end of the short  
modular cord into the wall plate  
jack. Then move the power cord to  
the right of the two tabs, align the  
wall plate studs with the TAD’s key-  
hole slots and slide the TAD down-  
ward to secure it.  
8. Place the handset into the cradle.  
9. Plug the adapter into a standard  
AC outlet.  
Illus. of wall plate alignment  
and power cord attachment.  
6. Slide the handset clip up and out of  
its retaining slot, rotate it 180°, then  
slide the clip back into its slot.  
Illus. showing clip being re-  
moved and re-inserted.  
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4. Plug one end of the supplied coiled  
cord into the jack on the bottom of  
the base and route the cord into the  
groove beside the jack.  
On a Wall  
You need two flat-head wood screws  
(not supplied) with heads that fit into the  
keyhole slots on the bottom of the TAD.  
Illus. showing routing of  
coiled cord before it is  
plugged into the handset.  
1. Drill two holes 315/16 inches (100  
mm) apart. Then thread a screw  
into each hole letting the heads  
extend about 3/16 of an inch (5 mm)  
from the wall.  
Illus. showing screw  
positions on the  
5. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s  
barrel plug into the AC 9V 440mA  
jack on the back of the base.  
Illus. of AC 9V 440mA jack.  
Showing barrel plug about  
to be inserted into jack and  
modular cord already con-  
nected.  
2. Plug one end of the supplied long  
modular cord into the TO LINE jack  
on the back of the base.  
Illus of TO LINE jack and  
end of modular cord about  
to be inserted into jack. Oth-  
er connections are not yet  
made.  
6. With the power cord moved to the  
right of the two tabs and the modu-  
lar cord hanging straight down from  
the groove, align the two screws  
with the TAD’s keyhole slots and  
slide the TAD downward to secure  
it.  
3. Route the cord into the groove on  
the phone’s base.  
Illus. showing bottom of base,  
keyhole slots, screws.  
Also, show power cord and  
modular cord hanging down.  
Illus. showing routing of  
modular cord.  
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7. Slide the handset clip up and out of  
its retaining slot, rotate it 180°, then  
slide the clip back into its slot.  
Illus. showing clip being  
removed and re-insert-  
8. Plug the other end of the coiled  
cord into the handset’s jack.  
Illus. showing coiled cord  
connection to handset.  
9. Place the handset in the cradle.  
10. Plug the modular cord into a modu-  
lar phone line jack.  
11. Plug the adapter into a standard  
AC outlet.  
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PREPARATION  
Follow these steps to set the current  
day and time.  
SETTING THE DIALING  
MODE  
Note: If you do not complete each step  
within 8 seconds, the TAD beeps three  
times and stops setting the day and  
time. Start again at Step 1.  
Set TONE/PULSE on the handset for the  
type of service you have. If you are not  
sure which type you have, do this test.  
1. Use a straightened paper clip to  
hold down CLOCK (located on the  
TAD’s right side) until the TAD-764  
beeps. The TAD then announces,  
“Sunday.”  
Illus. of TONE/PULSE  
switch.  
Illus. showing  
switch.  
CLOCK  
1. Set TONE/PULSE to TONE.  
2. Lift the handset and listen for a dial  
tone.  
VOLUME.  
Note: If necessary, adjust  
2. To change the day of the week,  
repeatedly press OGM/REPEAT to  
move back or PLAY/SKIP to move  
forward to the current day of the  
week.  
3. Press any number other than 0.  
Notes: 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.  
Illus. showing OGM/REPEAT  
and PLAY/SKIP.  
If the dial tone stops, you have  
touch-tone service. Leave TONE/  
PULSE set to TONE.  
If the dial tone continues, you have  
pulse service. Set TONE/PULSE to  
PULSE.  
SETTING THE DAY AND  
TIME  
The answering system records the day  
and time of each incoming message.  
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3. Press ANSWER/STOP/DELETE. The  
TAD beeps once and announces  
the hour and “AM” or “PM.”  
to HI for a noisy room or LO for a quiet  
room.  
Illus. showing RINGER  
switch.  
4. To change the hour, repeatedly  
press OGM/REPEAT to move back  
or PLAY/SKIP to move forward to  
the current hour.  
5. Press ANSWER/STOP/DELETE. The  
TAD beeps once and announces  
the minutes.  
6. To change the minutes, repeatedly  
press OGM/REPEAT to move back-  
ward or PLAY/SKIP to move forward  
to the current minute.  
To turn off the telephone’s ringer, set  
RINGER to OFF. You can still make out-  
going calls. If you hear an extension  
ring, you can answer calls.  
You can hold down OGM/  
Note:  
REPEAT or PLAY/SKIP to move the  
minutes in 10-minute increments.  
7. When you finish, press ANSWER/  
STOP/DELETE. The TAD beeps and  
announces the day and time.  
To check the current day/time at any  
time, use a straightened paper clip to  
press CLOCK.  
SETTING THE RINGER’S  
VOLUME  
To adjust the ringer’s volume, set OFF/  
LO/HI (located on the TAD’s right side)  
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TELEPHONE  
SETTING THE HANDSET  
VOLUME  
USING RESET  
To disconnect a call without hanging up  
the phone, hold down RESET for about  
1 second. When you release it and hear  
a dial tone, dial again.  
The handset’s volume control lets you  
adjust the sound you hear through the  
handset.  
Illus.  
RESET button.  
showing  
Illus. showing the  
handset volume con-  
To increase or decrease the volume,  
roll the handset’s volume control up or  
down.  
USING TONE SERVICES  
ON A PULSE LINE  
USING REDIAL  
You can quickly dial the last number di-  
aled. When you hear a dial tone, press  
REDIAL.  
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.  
Illus. showing the  
REDIAL button.  
1. With TONE/PULSE set to PULSE,  
dial the service’s main number.  
2. When the service answers, set  
TONE/PULSE to TONE. Any addi-  
tional numbers you dial are sent as  
tone signals.  
Note: The redial memory holds up to 31  
tone digits or 32 pulse digits, and lets  
you redial long distance or local num-  
bers.  
3. After you complete the call, set  
TONE/PULSE back to PULSE and  
hang up the phone.  
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USING THE PHONE  
NUMBER INDEX CARD  
Use a straightened paper clip or anoth-  
er small pointed object to lift the plastic  
cover off the phone number index card.  
Write your phone number at the top and  
other important names and numbers  
below it. Replace the cover.  
Illus. showing the  
phone number index  
card and its cover.  
A quick reference card showing how to  
use the answering system is on the  
back of the phone number index card.  
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION  
3. The TAD automatically stops  
RECORDING THE  
OUTGOING MESSAGE  
recording after 60 seconds, or you  
can press ANSWER/STOP/DELETE  
when you finish recording the mes-  
sage. The TAD beeps and auto-  
matically plays the outgoing  
message.  
Before you can set the TAD to answer  
calls and record messages, you must  
record an outgoing message (OGM).  
Your outgoing message can be up to 60  
seconds long.  
To play the outgoing message at any  
time, press OGM/REPEAT. If no outgo-  
ing message is recorded, the TAD says,  
“No announcement.”  
1. Hold down OGM/REPEAT until the  
TAD beeps.  
Illus. showing ANSWER/STOP/  
DELETE.  
SETTING THE NUMBER  
OF RINGS  
To set the number of times the TAD  
rings before it answers a call, slide the  
4, 7, TS switch (located on the right side  
of the TAD) to the desired slot.  
Illus. showing 4/7/TS  
switch.  
Note: If memory is full, the PLAY/SKIP  
indicator flashes, the TAD announces,  
“Memory is full,” and you cannot record  
the outgoing message. Delete old mes-  
sages to make room in memory (see  
“Deleting Messages” on Page 18).  
2. Position yourself about 8 inches  
away from the TAD and speak into  
the microphone (located on the  
front of the TAD).  
TOLL SAVER  
To help you avoid unnecessary long  
distance charges, you can slide RING  
SELECT to TS (Toll Saver). Once you  
select TS, if there are new messages  
(ones you have not played), the TAD  
answers on the second ring. If there  
are no new messages, the TAD an-  
swers on the 4th ring, and gives you  
time to hang up before it answers.  
Illus. showing microphone.  
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The PLAY/SKIP indicator flashes when  
a new message is recorded.  
SETTING THE TAD TO  
ANSWER CALLS  
To set the TAD to answer calls, press  
SCREENING CALLS  
ANSWER/STOP/DELETE  
.
• If an outgoing message is re-  
corded, the TAD announces, “An-  
To screen calls, let the TAD answer.  
Listen to the caller’s message through  
the TAD’s speaker. If you decide to an-  
swer the call, pick up any phone con-  
nected to the same phone line as the  
TAD. The TAD stops recording and re-  
sets to answer the next call.  
ANSWER  
swer on,” and the  
indicator lights.  
• If no outgoing message is  
recorded, the TAD says, “Answer  
off, no announcement” (see  
“Recording the Outgoing Message”  
on Page 16).  
Note: If you pick up the phone just as  
the TAD answers, it might not stop play-  
AN-  
ing the OGM. If this happens, press  
SWER/STOP/DELETE  
To have the TAD not answer calls,  
to stop the TAD.  
ANSWER/STOP/DELETE  
press  
again.  
The TAD announces “Answer off,” and  
the ANSWER indicator turns off.  
PLAYING MESSAGES  
When there are new messages, the  
PLAY/SKIP  
RECORDING INCOMING  
MESSAGES  
indicator flashes until all the  
new messages have been played.  
The TAD-764 lets you record up to 16  
minutes of outgoing and incoming mes-  
sages. It hangs up and resets to answer  
the next call when:  
PLAY/SKIP  
To play all messages, press  
.
The TAD announces the number of  
messages. If there are no messages,  
the TAD announces, “No message.”  
• The caller hangs up.  
• The maximum message length (60  
seconds) is reached.  
PLAY/SKIP  
Illus. showing  
• There are more than 8 seconds of  
silence.  
• You pick up any extension on the  
same phone line as the TAD (see  
“Screening Calls”).  
Before playing each message, the TAD  
announces the message number and  
the day and time when the message  
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was recorded. After all messages play,  
the TAD announces, “End of mes-  
sage(s)” then it resets to answer calls.  
The PLAY/SKIP indicator lights steadily  
and the TAD saves all messages until  
you delete them.  
flash if you have not listened to all new  
messages.  
DELETING MESSAGES  
To delete messages you have already  
played, while playback is stopped, hold  
down ANSWER/STOP/DELETE. The  
TAD beeps and deletes old messages.  
The TAD keeps the messages you have  
not played, and the PLAY/SKIP indicator  
continues flashing.  
Repeating Messages  
To repeat the current message, press  
OGM/REPEAT.  
If you have not listened to 5 sec-  
Note:  
onds of the message, or the message is  
not at least 5 seconds long, pressing  
OGM/REPEAT replays the previous  
message.  
Notes:  
• Even if you play only a portion of a  
message, the TAD might delete it.  
• You can only delete individual mes-  
sages using remote operation (see  
“Remote Operation” on Page 20).  
Skipping Messages  
To skip to the next message during  
playback, press PLAY/SKIP once. The  
next recorded message plays.  
RECORDING A MEMO  
A memo is a message you can record  
by speaking directly into the TAD, with-  
out calling on a phone.  
Pausing Message Playback  
To pause message playback, press AN-  
SWER/STOP/DELETE. To resume play-  
ing messages, press PLAY/SKIP.  
Otherwise, after pausing for 60 sec-  
onds, the TAD beeps three times and  
stops.  
:
Notes  
• The maximum memo length is 60  
seconds.  
• When its memory is full, the TAD  
announces, “Memory is full,” and  
you cannot record the memo.  
Delete messages to make room in  
memory (see “Deleting Mes-  
sages”).  
Stopping Message Playback  
To stop playback at any time, press AN-  
SWER/STOP/DELETE twice. The TAD  
beeps once and resets to answer calls.  
The PLAY/SKIP indicator continues to  
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Follow these steps to record a memo.  
1. Use a pointed object, such as a  
straightened paper clip, to hold  
down CODE (located on the right  
side of the TAD) until the TAD  
beeps and announces the first digit  
of the current security code.  
1. Hold down PLAY/SKIP until the TAD  
beeps.  
2. Position yourself about 8 inches  
away from the TAD and speak into  
the microphone (located on the  
front of the TAD).  
Illus. showing CODE switch.  
3. The TAD automatically stops  
recording after 60 seconds, or you  
can press ANSWER/STOP/DELETE  
when you finish. The TAD beeps  
once.  
2. Repeatedly press PLAY/SKIP or  
OGM/REPEAT to set the first digit,  
The memo is recorded along with the in-  
coming messages. To hear the memo,  
simply play back your messages.  
then  
press  
ANSWER/STOP/  
DELETE. The TAD beeps and  
announces the second digit.  
3. Repeatedly press PLAY/SKIP or  
OGM/REPEAT to set the second  
digit, then press ANSWER/STOP/  
DELETE. The TAD beeps and  
announces the third digit.  
CHANGING THE REMOTE  
OPERATION SECURITY  
CODE  
4. Repeatedly press PLAY/SKIP or  
The TAD’s remote operation security  
OGM/REPEAT to set the third digit,  
code is preset to  
. You can operate  
764  
then  
press  
ANSWER/STOP/  
your TAD remotely with this code; how-  
ever, we recommend that you set your  
own code.  
DELETE. The TAD beeps once and  
announces the complete remote  
operation security code.  
:
Notes  
• You have 8 seconds to set each  
individual digit. Otherwise, you  
must start over from Step 1.  
• If AC power fails and the backup  
battery becomes weak, the remote  
operation security code automati-  
cally resets to  
.
764  
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REMOTE OPERATION  
You can operate the TAD from almost  
any touch-tone phone, or from a rotary  
phone using a pocket tone-dialer (avail-  
able at your local RadioShack store).  
3. Enter the remote command code  
(see “Remote Commands” on  
Page 21).  
4. Hang up to end remote operation.  
Notes:  
• When memory is full, the TAD  
answers the call after two rings and  
announces, “Memory is full.”  
Delete some of the messages to  
make room in memory.  
• You must record an outgoing mes-  
sage before you can remotely set  
the TAD to answer calls.  
• The TAD beeps three times if you  
press a wrong button.  
Follow these steps to operate your TAD  
remotely.  
1. Dial your phone number.  
Notes:  
• If the TAD is set to answer-off  
and an outgoing message is  
recorded, it answers the call  
after 10 rings and announces,  
“Answer off.”  
• If the TAD is set to answer-on, it  
answers according to the num-  
ber of rings you set.  
2. Within 8 seconds after the outgoing  
message starts, enter the remote  
operation security code. The TAD  
beeps.  
Note: If you do not enter each digit  
of the security code within 8 sec-  
onds, the TAD will disconnect.  
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REMOTE COMMANDS  
4
After you press (to play all messages):  
Press:  
To:  
Press:  
To:  
6
Delete the current  
message.  
0
Stop message playback  
or recording.  
7
8
9
0
Repeat the previous  
message.  
1
2
Play OGM.  
Record a new OGM.  
Repeat the current  
message.  
When the TAD announces  
“Record announcement,”  
begin speaking. When  
you finish, press 0. The  
TAD repeats the OGM.  
Skip forward to the next  
message.  
Stop message playback.  
4
Play recorded  
messages.  
6
#
Delete old messages.  
Set the TAD to answer or  
not answer calls.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If you have problems using your TAD, try these suggestions. If you still have prob-  
lems, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
Problem  
Suggestion  
The incoming message is  
incomplete.  
Be sure the memory is not full.  
The caller’s message was longer than 60 sec-  
onds.  
The caller was silent for more than 8 seconds.  
The incoming message is  
unclear.  
Adjust VOLUME.  
The TAD does not answer after Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls.  
four or seven rings.  
ANSWER indicator flashes.  
The backup battery is weak or missing.  
Replace the battery (see “Installing a Backup  
Battery” on Page 6).  
The TAD does not respond to  
the remote operation security  
code.  
Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD  
is a touch-tone phone. (If it is not, you can use  
a pocket tone-dialer to enter the code and com-  
mands.)  
Re-enter your remote operation security code.  
Press each button for about 2 seconds to be  
sure the touch-tone signals are clear enough.  
The remote operation security code might have  
reset to the default code due to a power failure.  
Try using 764.  
You cannot record an incoming Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls.  
message.  
Be sure the memory is not full.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your RadioShack TAD-764 Digital Answering System Trim Phone with Day/Time  
Voice Stamp is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following  
suggestions will help you care for your TAD so you can enjoy it for years.  
Keep the TAD dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids  
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.  
Use and store the TAD only in normal temperature environments.  
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices,  
damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.  
Keep the TAD away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature  
wear of parts.  
Handle the TAD gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit  
boards and cases and can cause the TAD to work improperly.  
Use only a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type.  
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your TAD’s electronic  
parts.  
Wipe the TAD with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.  
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents  
to clean the TAD  
Modifying or tampering with the TAD-764’s internal components can cause a mal-  
function and might invalidate your TAD-764’s warranty and void your FCC authori-  
zation to operate it. If your TAD 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 until you have resolved the  
problem.  
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To eliminate interference, you can try  
one or more of the following corrective  
measures:  
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO  
KNOW  
In the unlikely event that your TAD-764  
causes problems on the telephone line,  
the telephone company can temporarily  
discontinue your service. If this hap-  
pens, the telephone company attempts  
to notify you in advance. If advance no-  
tice is not practical, the telephone com-  
pany notifies you as soon as possible  
and advises you of your right to file a  
complaint with the FCC.  
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving  
antenna of the radio or TV  
antenna.  
• Increase the distance between the  
TAD and the radio or TV.  
• Use outlets on different electrical  
circuits for the TAD and the radio or  
TV.  
Consult your local RadioShack store if  
the problem still exists.  
Also, the telephone company can make  
changes to its lines, equipment, opera-  
tions, or procedures that could affect  
the operation of this TAD. 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.  
LIGHTNING  
Your TAD-764 has built-in protection  
circuits to reduce the risk of damage  
from surges in telephone line and power  
line current. These protection circuits  
meet or exceed the FCC requirements.  
However, lightning striking the tele-  
phone or power lines can damage your  
TAD.  
Your TAD complies with the limits for a  
Class B digital device as specified in  
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits pro-  
vide reasonable protection against ra-  
dio and TV interference in a residential  
area. However, your TAD might cause  
TV or radio interference even when it is  
operating properly.  
Lightning damage is not common. Nev-  
ertheless, if you live in an area that has  
severe electrical storms, we suggest  
that you unplug the TAD during storms  
to reduce the possibility of damage.  
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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  
10A98  
Printed in China  
 

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