Radio Shack TAD-1016 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Suggestion

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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-1016, but if you do, try these suggestions. If you still have problems, take your TAD-1016 to your local Ra- dioShack store for assistance.

Problem	Suggestion
Noise, static, or weak signal	Move the handset closer to the base or relocate
when the phone is away	the base.
from the base.
Noise, static, or weak signal	Press CH to change the channel (see “Changing
even when the phone is	the Channel” on Page 17).
near the base.
	Make sure the base’s antenna is fully extended.
The TAD does not answer	Check all phone line connections.
calls.
	Make sure the AC adapter and battery are prop-
	erly connected.
	Make sure the TAD is turned on.
The TAD does not record	Check the available memory and erase messages
callers’ messages.	as required.
	The TAD is set to announcement only. Set REC
	TIME to 1 or 4.
The handset does not ring	Check all phone line connections.
when you receive a call.
	Make sure the AC adapter and battery are prop-
	erly connected.
	Unplug some of the other phones on the tele-
	phone line.
The caller’s voice fades in	Move the handset closer to the base or relocate
and out.	the base.
You hear other calls while	Press CH to change the channel (see “Changing
using your phone.	the Channel” on Page 17).
	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.

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