Radio Shack TAD-759 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Suggestion

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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-759, but if you do, the fol- lowing suggestions might help.

Problem

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

There is no dial tone.

Check all phone line connections, including the

 

handset cord.

 

 

The incoming message is

Be sure the TAD’s memory is not full.

incomplete.

 

The caller’s message was longer than 60 seconds.

 

 

 

 

The caller was silent for more than 8 seconds.

 

 

Lo flashes on the message

The backup battery is weak. Replace the battery

counter.

(see “Installing a Backup Battery” on Page 6).

 

 

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.

 

 

No messages appear on the

This could be caused by a power failure. Reset the

message counter.

TAD by removing the AC adapter and the battery

 

from the TAD, then reconnect the adapter and rein-

 

stall the battery.

 

 

The TAD does not respond

Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD is a

to the remote operation

touch-tone phone. (If it is not, you can use a

security code.

pocket tone dialer to enter the code and com-

 

mands.)

 

 

 

Make sure the remote operation security code you

 

entered is correct. Try entering the default code of

 

759. The TAD may have reset to the default code

 

because of a power failure.

 

 

 

Re-enter your security code, pressing each button

 

for 2 seconds.

 

 

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-759 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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Contents TAD-759 Features TAD FeaturesTelephone Features Read this Before Installation FCC StatementContents Mounting the TAD Installing a Backup BatteryPreparation On a Desk Top On a Wall Plate or WallSetting the Dialing Mode Setting the DAY and Time Setting the Number of Rings Setting the RINGER’S Volume Using RedialUsing Flash Telephone OperationStoring Numbers in Memory Using PrivacyMemory Dialing Dialing a Stored Number Testing Stored Emergency NumbersChain-Dialing Special Service Numbers TAD Operation Adjusting the TAD’S VolumeSetting the TAD to Answer Calls Playing Messages Recording Incoming MessagesScreening Calls Deleting Messages Recording a Memo Changing the Remote Operation Security CodeRemote Operation Using TOLL-SAVERUsing Remote Commands Remote Commands PressTroubleshooting Problem SuggestionCare and Maintenance FCC Wants YOU to Know LightningPage RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas