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TROUBLESHOOTING

We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-779, but if you do, try these suggestions.

Problem

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

The incoming message is incom-

Be sure the TAD’s memory is not full.

plete.

 

Use your outgoing message to tell callers that

 

 

they have 60 seconds to record their message.

 

 

 

The caller was silent for more than 8 seconds.

 

 

The incoming message is

Adjust VOLUME.

unclear.

 

Check all phone line connections.

 

 

 

The TAD does not answer after

Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls.

four or seven rings.

 

Check all phone line connections.

 

 

 

 

Be sure the AC adapter is properly connected.

 

 

ANSWER indicator flashes.

The backup battery is weak or missing.

 

Replace the battery (see “Installing the Backup

 

Battery” on Page 5).

 

 

The TAD-779 does not respond to

Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD

the remote operation security

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

code.

pocket tone dialer to remotely operate the TAD.

 

 

 

Re-enter your remote operation security code.

 

 

 

Enter the default remote operation security

 

code (779). The code might have been reset

 

due to a power failure.

 

 

If the TAD still does not operate properly, try resetting it (see “Resetting the TAD- 779”) or take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

RESETTING THE TAD-779

If your TAD-779 stops working properly, disconnect the AC adapter, remove the bat- tery, then reinstall the battery and connect the AC adapter.

Note: All information stored in memory is erased when you reset the TAD.

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Radio Shack owner manual Troubleshooting, Resetting the TAD-779