TAD OPERATION
You can use the base or the handset to control the TAD. With the handset, you set the remote operation personal identi- fication number (PIN), select the outgo-
ing message, record outgoing messages, memos, or telephone con- versation, turn the TAD on and off, play messages, and delete a current mes- sage. At the base, you can set the day and time, set the number of rings before the TAD answers an incoming call, se- lect the outgoing message, set incoming message recording time, record outgo- ing messages, memos, or telephone conversation, turn the TAD on and off, play and delete messages, and adjust the TAD's volume.
Note: While you are using the base to control the TAD, you can still answer in- coming calls with the handset or another phone on the same telephone line.
USING THE HANDSET TO CONTROL THE TAD
To control the TAD with the handset, press REMOTE in standby mode. The TALK/LOW BATT indicator on the hand- set lights, and two bars flash on the digi- tal display on the base.
The TAD announces the number of messages you have (if any). If the TAD has no messages, the TAD announces “You have no messages.” Then the TAD is ready to accept a command.
Note: If you need help during operation,
press STOP/HELP/ 
TONE. The TAD plays a series of voice prompts to guide you through the handset operation.
When you finish operating the TAD, wait until the TALK/LOW BATT indicator turns off or press REMOTE again.
SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS
Follow these steps to set how long the TAD waits before it answers a call (2 rings, 5 rings, or
Note: If you plan to check your messag- es by long distance, set the number of rings to
1.Hold down ANSWER on the base until the TAD announces the num- ber of rings (“two”, “five” or “toll- saver”) and the display flashes the current setting 2, 5, or SA.
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