Problem

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

The handset stops working or

Move the handset closer to the base.

works poorly during a call.

 

Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical position.

 

 

 

 

Be sure the battery pack is charged. (If the battery

 

power is too low, it does not have enough power to light

 

the display.)

 

 

 

If the base loses power while the handset is away, the

 

security access-protection code might change. Restore

 

power to the base, then place the handset back on the

 

base. The CHARGE/IN USE indicator lights, indicating

 

that the code is set again.

 

 

 

Check the charging contacts on the handset and base. If

 

they are dirty, clean them with a pencil eraser.

 

 

The TAD does not answer calls.

Make sure the TAD is turned on.

 

 

 

Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.

 

 

 

Check all phone line connections.

 

 

The TAD does not record call-

REC TIME is set to ANN (announcement only). Set it to 1

ers’ messages.

or 4.

 

 

 

Delete messages if memory is full.

 

 

Low Battery flashes on the

Be sure the battery pack is correctly connected.

display every few seconds.

 

 

 

You have an incoming call, but

Let the phone ring twice before you answer so the sys-

do not receive any Caller ID

tem has time to record the Caller ID information.

information.

 

Check that the system is correctly and securely con-

 

 

nected.

 

 

 

Call your phone company to verify that your Caller ID

 

service is active.

 

 

If you still have problems, disconnect the TAD-729. 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 phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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Radio Shack TAD-729 owner manual Problem Suggestion