Radio Shack TAD-794 Care and Maintenance, Replacing Battery Pack, FCC Wants YOU to Know

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your RadioShack TAD-794 900 MHz Caller ID/Call Waiting ID Cordless Phone is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your TAD-794 so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the TAD-794 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the TAD-794 only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam- age battery packs, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the TAD-794 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.

Handle the TAD-794 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir- cuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD-794 to work improperly.

Use only a battery pack of the required size and recommended type. Battery packs can leak chemicals that damage your TAD-794’s elec- tronic parts.

Wipe the TAD-794 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter- gents to clean the TAD-794.

Modifying or tampering with the TAD-794’s internal components can cause a malfunc- tion and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your TAD-794 is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can ask you to disconnect your TAD-794 until you have resolved the problem.

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REPLACING THE

BATTERY PACK

If you follow the instructions in “Connect- ing and Charging the Battery Pack” on Page 12, the battery pack should last about one year. If the battery pack will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge, replace it with a new 3.6 V, 600 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the socket in the battery compartment. You can order a replacement battery pack through your local RadioShack store.

Install the new battery pack as de- scribed here, then charge it for about 14 hours.

Note: To avoid losing numbers stored in memory, install and begin charging the new battery pack within 1 minute.

1.Press down and slide off the battery pack compartment cover as shown.

2.Unfasten the plastic retainer strap and lift the battery pack out of the compartment, then gently pull on the battery connector to disconnect it.

NOTES

3.Insert the new battery pack’s con- nector into the socket in the com- partment, place the battery pack into the compartment, and refasten the retainer strap.

4.Replace the cover.

5.To charge the battery pack, place the handset on the base either face- up or facedown. The CHARGE indi- cator on the base lights.

Cautions:

•You must use a replacement battery pack of the same size and type.

•Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire because it might explode.

•Do not open or mutilate the battery pack.

•Be careful not to short the battery pack by touching it with conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery pack or con- ductor might overheat and burn.

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Important: This product contains a re- chargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack. At the end of the battery pack’s useful life, it must be recycled or dis- posed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste man- agement authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be avail- able are: municipal curb-side collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store, recycling collec- tion centers, and mail-back programs.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily discon- tinue your service. If this happens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practi- cal, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, opera- tions, or procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone. The tele- phone company notifies you of these changes in advance, so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interrup- tion of your telephone service.

Your phone might cause TV or radio in- terference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your phone is causing the interference, turn

off your phone. If the interference goes away, your phone is causing the interfer- ence. Try to eliminate the interference by:

•moving your phone away from the receiver

•connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver

•contacting your local RadioShack store for help

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your phone.

Some cordless telephones operate on frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR.

LIGHTNING

Your telephone has built-in lightning pro- tection to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and power line current. This lightning protection meets or exceeds FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the tele- phone or power lines can damage your telephone.

Lightning damage is not common. Nev- ertheless, if you live an area that has se- vere electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the possibility of damage.

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