TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-729, but if you do, these suggestions might help.

Problem

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

Low volume or unusual sounds.

Someone has picked up another phone on the same

 

line. Hang up the other phone.

 

 

Severe noise interference.

Press DEL/CH to change the channel.

 

 

 

Keep the handset away from computers, remote control

 

toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms,

 

room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appli-

 

ances.

 

 

 

Move the handset to another location or turn off the

 

source of interference.

 

 

The phone cannot be operated

Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

at a useful distance from the

 

Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal surface.

base because the signal

 

becomes weak or noisy (hand-

 

Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge the bat-

set’s range has decreased).

tery pack. Replace the battery pack if necessary (see

 

 

“Replacing the Battery Pack” on Page 37).

 

 

The phone does not work or

Be sure the base’s phone line cord and AC adapter are

works poorly.

correctly and securely connected, and the battery pack

 

is charged.

 

 

The handset battery pack does

Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If

not charge.

they are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser.

 

 

 

Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly.

 

 

 

Replace the battery pack.

 

 

The handset does not ring or

Move the base away from other electrical devices and

receive a page.

sources of noise.

 

 

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Radio Shack TAD-729 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Suggestion