43-705.fm Page 26 Tuesday, May 23, 2000 8:54 AM

ˆTroubleshooting

We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD, but if you do, these suggestions might help.

Problem

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

The incoming message is

Be sure the memory is not full.

incomplete.

 

 

 

The incoming message is

Be sure SPEAKER VOL MIN/MAX is set to the desired sound level.

unclear.

 

 

 

The TAD does not answer

Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls.

after two, four, or seven

 

rings.

 

 

 

appears on the dis-

The backup battery is weak. Replace the battery (see “Installing a Backup

play.

Battery” on Page 7).

 

 

The TAD does not respond

Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD is a touch-tone phone, or

to the remote operation

use a pocket tone dialer.

security code.

 

Re-enter your remote operation security code, pressing each button for 2

 

 

seconds.

 

 

 

Make sure the remote operation security code you entered is correct, or

 

try entering the default code of 705. The remote operation security code

 

might have reset to the default code due to a power failure and weak

 

backup battery.

 

 

Display is blank.

Batteries are weak or not installed and AC adapter is not connected.

 

 

The TAD dials 1+ area code

Store the local area code (see “Setting the Area Code” on Page 9).

+ number when dialing a

 

local number from a Caller

 

ID record.

 

 

 

The TAD can receive and

Make sure the AC power is properly connected. If the AC power fails, the

display Caller ID records but

TAD can receive Caller ID recorders but cannot operate with only backup

does not operate.

battery power.

 

 

If you still have problems, disconnect the TAD. If other phones on the same line work properly, the fault is in this TAD or its installation. If you cannot find the problem, take the TAD to your lo- cal RadioShack store for assistance.

26

Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Page 26
Image 26
Radio Shack TAD-705 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Suggestion