Radio Shack TAD-728 User manual

Cat. No. 43-728
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-728
900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum
Cordless Telephone
with Caller ID/Call Waiting ID
and Digital Answering System
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack TAD-728 900 MHz
Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Tele-
phone uses advanced cordless tele-
phone technology to give you superior
audio quality and extended range.
The TAD (Telephone Answering Device)
has about a 15-minute record capacity
and stores all messages on a microchip.
This gives you advanced capabilities
over tape-based answering machines.
For example, you can delete individual
messages and save the rest. Because
your TAD is fully digital, there are no
tapes to bother with, no tape mecha-
nisms to wear out, and no lost messag-
es if power fails.
The remote operation feature lets you
access your TAD from a touch-tone
phone, and guides you through system
operation with voice prompts.
Telephone Features
900 MHz Operation — provides longer
range and less interference than many
other cordless phones.
Spread Spectrum Technology —
spreads the signal across several fre-
quencies, providing additional security
for your phone conversations.
Caller ID Memory — stores up to 30
Caller ID records.
3-Line Liquid Crystal Display with
Back-Light — lets you view an entire
Caller ID record on one screen.
30-Name/Number Directory — lets you
store up to 30 telephone numbers, to-
gether with each party's name, into the
directory memory. You can transfer
numbers saved in the Caller ID log to
the directory.
Volume Control — lets you adjust the
volume you hear through the handset in
four steps.
Adjustable Ringer Volume — lets you
choose high or low volume for the hand-
set ringer.
Two-Way Intercom/Paging System —
lets you send a signal from the base to
the handset, or from the handset to the
base, so you can page someone or eas-
ily locate the handset when it is away
from the base. If someone answers, you
can use the TAD-728 as a two-way in-
tercom.
Facedown or Faceup Handset Charg-
ing — you can place the handset on the
base facedown or faceup.
Ample Talk and Standby Time — the
supplied battery (when fully charged)
provides about 4 hours of talk time or 7
days of standby time.
© 1999 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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20 Channels — automatically selects a
clear channel when you make or answer
a call, even while talking.
Security Access-Protection Code —
automatically prevents other cordless
phone users from using your phone line
while the handset is off the base.
Redial — lets you quickly redial the last
number dialed.
Flash — sends an electronic switch-
hook signal for use with special phone
services, such as Call Waiting.
Tone/Pulse Dialing — lets you use ei-
ther type of service, and you can easily
switch from pulse to tone dialing for
long-distance, bank-by-phone, or other
special services.
Auto Talk/Any Key Answer — lets you
set the TAD-728 so you can answer an
incoming call by just lifting the handset
from the base or pressing any key if the
handset is off the base.
Hearing-Aid Compatibility — lets you
use your phone with hearing aids that
have a T (telephone) switch.
Out-of-Range Signal — lets you know
when you move out of the base's operat-
ing range.
Headset Jack — lets you connect an
optional headset for hands-free conve-
nience.
TAD Features
Date/Time Stamp — records the day
and time of each message.
Digitally-Synthesized Voice — guides
you through operation of the system.
Prerecorded Messages — gives you
the option of using existing outgoing
messages or recording your own.
Memo Recording — lets you leave
messages for yourself or others in your
home or office.
Answer Only — lets you play an an-
nouncement for callers to hear, without
recording their messages.
Digital Message Counter — shows the
number of messages and the operating
status of the TAD.
Remote Operation — lets you use a
touch-tone phone (or rotary phone and
pocket tone dialer) to operate the TAD
while you are away from your home or
office.
Programmable PIN — you can set a
two-digit personal identification number
(PIN) for secure remote operation.
Remote Answer-On — lets you call the
TAD from a remote location even when
it is not set to answer calls.
Toll-Saver — lets you avoid unneces-
sary long-distance charges when you
call by long distance to check your mes-
sages.
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Phone Pick-Up Detection — stops re-
cording when you pick up any phone on
the same line as the TAD, and resets to
answer the next call.
Call Screening — lets you listen as a
caller leaves a message so you can de-
cide whether or not to answer the call.
Two-Way Conversation Recording —
lets you record the conversation when
you are talking on the TAD-728.
Adjustable Ring Number — lets you
set the TAD to answer after two or five
rings.
Volume Control — lets you adjust the
volume of incoming message playback.
This TAD has been tested and found to
comply with all applicable FCC stan-
dards and is UL listed.
We recommend you record your
phone's serial number here. The num-
ber is on the bottom of the case.
Serial Number ____________________
IMPORTANT CALLER ID
INFORMATION
To use the phone's Caller ID and Caller
ID with Call Waiting features, you must
be in an area where those services are
available and you must subscribe to
those services through your local phone
company.
Where Caller ID is offered, one or more
options are generally available:
• caller's number only
• caller's name only
• caller's name and number
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsu-
lated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that might
be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accom-
panying this product.
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Important:
• Cordless phones such as this one
require AC power to operate. When
the AC power is off, you cannot dial
out or receive incoming calls using
your TAD-728. To be safe, you
should also have a phone that does
not need AC power to operate (not a
cordless phone) so you can still
make and receive calls if there is an
AC power failure.
• When AC power is lost, PF appears
on the display to show a power fail-
ure occurred and the TAD-728 loses
the security access-protection code
connection between the base and
the handset. When power is
restored, put the handset on the
base briefly to restore this connec-
tion so you can use the handset.
READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
We have designed your phone to con-
form to federal regulations and you can
connect it to most phone lines. However,
each device that you connect to the tele-
phone line draws power from the line.
We refer to this power draw as the
phone's ringer equivalence number, or
REN. The REN is on the bottom of your
phone.
If you use more than one phone or other
device on the line, add up all the RENs.
If the total is more than five (three in ru-
ral areas), your phones might not ring. If
ringer operation is impaired, remove one
of the devices from the line.
FCC STATEMENT
Your telephone complies with Part 68 of
FCC Rules. You must, upon request,
provide the FCC registration number
and the REN to your phone company.
These numbers are on the bottom of the
base.
You must not connect your phone to any
of the following:
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
• most electronic key phone systems
This equipment complies with the limits
for a Class B digital device as specified
in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits
provide reasonable protection against
radio and TV interference in a residential
area. However, your equipment might
cause TV or radio interference even
when it is operating properly. To elimi-
nate interference, you can try one or
more of the following corrective mea-
sures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the distance between the
equipment and the radio or TV.
• Use outlets on different electrical cir-
cuits for the equipment and the
radio or TV.
Consult your local RadioShack store if
the problem still exists.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment,
basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons, in-
cluding the following:
1. Read and understand all instruc-
tions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water,
for example, near a bathtub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in
a wet basement, or near a swim-
ming pool.
5. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet
and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation, to protect it from
overheating. These openings must
not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked
by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in
a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided.
7. This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult
your dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this prod-
uct where the cord will be abused by
persons walking on it.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.
10. Never push objects of any kind into
this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could
result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not disassemble this product, but
take it to a qualified serviceman
when some service or repair work is
required. Opening or removing cov-
ers may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric
shock when the appliance is subse-
quently used.
12. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the follow-
ing conditions:
• When the power supply cord or
plug is damaged or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
• If the product has been exposed
to rain or water.
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• If the product does not operate
normally by following the operat-
ing instructions. Adjust only those
controls, that are covered by the
operating instructions because
improper adjustment of other con-
trols may result in damage and
will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal
operation.
• If the product has been dropped
or the cabinet has been dam-
aged.
• If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than
a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a
gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Installation:
1. Never install telephone wiring during
a lightning storm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifi-
cally designed for wet locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the tele-
phone line has been disconnected
at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modi-
fying telephone lines.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
READ AND FOLLOW THESE IN-
STRUCTIONS.
1. Use only the required size and type
battery.
2. Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire.
The cell may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special dis-
posal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery.
Released electrolyte is corrosive
and may cause damage to the eyes
or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling batteries
in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause
burns.
5. Charge the battery provided with or
identified for use with this product
only in accordance with the instruc-
tions and limitations specified in this
manual.
6. Observe proper polarity orienta-
tions between the battery and bat-
tery charger.
7. Use only the required size and type
AC adapter.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................. 10
Mounting the Phone ......................................................................................... 10
On a Desk .................................................................................................. 10
On a Wall Plate or Wall .............................................................................. 11
Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 12
Setting the Dialing Mode .................................................................................. 14
Setting the Ringers ........................................................................................... 14
Turning the Ringers On or Off .....................................................................14
Setting the Handset's Ringer Volume ........................................................ 15
Using Auto Talk ................................................................................................. 15
Setting Caller ID/Call Waiting On/Off Options .................................................. 15
Storing Your Area Code .................................................................................... 16
Telephone Operation ............................................................................................ 17
Making and Receiving Calls ............................................................................. 17
Out-of-Range Signal ......................................................................................... 17
Adjusting the Handset Volume ......................................................................... 17
Using Redial ..................................................................................................... 17
Using Flash ....................................................................................................... 18
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ............................................................... 18
Using the Intercom ........................................................................................... 18
Paging from the Base to the Handset ........................................................ 19
Paging from the Handset to the Base ........................................................ 19
Using the Directory ........................................................................................... 19
Storing a Name and Number ..................................................................... 19
Dialing a Stored Number ............................................................................ 20
Editing an Entry .......................................................................................... 20
Deleting an Entry ....................................................................................... 21
Entering a Pause ....................................................................................... 21
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ......................................................... 21
Using a Headset ............................................................................................... 21
Caller ID Operation ............................................................................................... 23
Call Waiting Options ......................................................................................... 23
Reviewing Caller ID Records ............................................................................ 23
Callers List ................................................................................................. 23
Reviewing the Callers List .......................................................................... 24
Dialing Numbers Using the Callers List ...................................................... 25
Storing a Caller ID Record in the Directory ................................................ 25
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Deleting Caller ID Records ............................................................................... 25
Caller ID Messages ................................................................................... 26
Using Call Waiting Options Services ......................................................... 27
Call Waiting Options .................................................................................. 28
TAD Operation ....................................................................................................... 29
Using the Handset to Control the TAD ............................................................. 29
Setting the Number of Rings ............................................................................ 29
Setting the Day and Time ................................................................................. 30
Selecting an Outgoing Message ...................................................................... 31
Recording an Outgoing Message ..................................................................... 31
Setting the TAD to Answer Calls ...................................................................... 32
Screening Calls ................................................................................................ 33
Recording a Memo ........................................................................................... 33
Recording Telephone Conversations ............................................................... 33
Using the Handset ..................................................................................... 34
Using the Base .......................................................................................... 34
Playing Messages ............................................................................................ 34
Deleting Messages ........................................................................................... 35
Adjusting the TAD's Volume ............................................................................. 35
Remote Operation ................................................................................................. 36
Using the Toll-Saver ......................................................................................... 36
Setting the Remote Operation Pin .................................................................... 36
Accessing the TAD Remotely .................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 38
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 41
Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................................................. 42
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 43
Lightning ........................................................................................................... 43
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INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE PHONE
You can place the TAD-728's base on a
desk or table, mount it on a standard
wall plate, or mount it directly on a wall.
Choose a location that is:
• near an AC outlet
• near a telephone line jack
• out of the way of normal activities
• away from electrical machinery,
electrical appliances, metal walls or
filing cabinets, wireless intercoms,
alarms, and room monitors
• away from other cordless phones
The base's location affects the hand-
set's range. If you have a choice of sev-
eral locations, try each to see which
provides the best performance.
Caution: You must use a Class
2 power source that supplies 9
volts DC and delivers at least
500 mA. Its center tip must be set to
negative and its plug must fit the TAD-
728's DC 9V AC ADAPTER jack. The sup-
plied adapter meets these specifica-
tions. Using an adapter that does not
meet these specifications could damage
the TAD-728 or the adapter.
The supplied RadioShack adapter was
designed specifically for your TAD-728.
Use only the supplied adapter.
Notes:
• Your telephone connects directly to
a modular phone line jack. If your
phone line jack is not a modular
jack, you can update the wiring
yourself, using jacks and adapters
available from your local Ra-
dioShack store. Or, you can let the
telephone company update the wir-
ing for you.
• The USOC number of the jack to be
installed is RJ11C, or RJ11W for a
wall plate jack.
On a Desk
Follow these steps when you place the
base on a desk or table.
1. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the TEL LINE jack
on the back of the base.
2. Plug the modular cord's other end
into a modular phone line jack.
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3. Insert the supplied AC adapter's
barrel plug into the DC 9V AC
ADAPTER jack on the back of the
base.
4. Route the adapter's cord through
the strain relief slot on the base.
5. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet. PF (power failure) flashes on
the digital display.
6. Lift the base's antenna to a vertical
position.
On a Wall Plate or Wall
1. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the TEL LINE jack
on the back of the base as in “On a
Desk,” Step 1, on Page 10.
2. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the DC 9V AC
ADAPTER
jack as in “On a Desk,”
Step 3.
3. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot on the bottom of
the base.
4. Insert the mounting bracket’s tabs
into the base’s tab slots then press
down on the bracket’s clips to insert
them into the clip slots.
5. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into the wall plate jack, then align
the bracket’s keyhole slots with the
wall plate studs and slide the base
downward to secure it.
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6. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet. PF (power failure) flashes on
the display.
7. Lift the base’s antenna to a vertical
position.
Note: To mount the TAD directly on a
wall, you need two screws (not supplied)
with heads that fit into the keyhole slots
on the bottom of the base.
Follow the steps under “On a Wall Plate
or Wall” on Page 11, then apply these
additional instructions for placement on
a wall.
1. Drill two holes 315/16
inches (100 mm)
apart. Then thread
a screw into each
hole, letting the
heads extend about
3/16 inch (4 mm)
from the wall.
2. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the TEL LINE jack
on the back of the base.
3. Align the bracket’s keyhole slots
with the mounting screws and slide
the base downward to secure it.
CONNECTING AND
CHARGING THE
BATTERY PACK
The TAD-728 comes with a recharge-
able nickel-cadmium battery pack in the
handset but not connected. Before using
your phone, you must connect the bat-
tery pack, then charge it for about 12
hours.
1. Press down and slide off the battery
pack compartment cover.
2. Lift the battery pack out of the com-
partment.
3. Plug the battery pack's connector
into the socket in the compartment
(the connector fits only one way),
and route the battery pack's leads
through the strain relief slot, then
replace the battery pack. Return
to cradle appears on the hand-
set display indicating loss of the
handset security access-protection
code. Returning the handset to the
base restores the security access-
protection code.
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4. Replace the cover.
To charge the battery pack, place the
handset either faceup or facedown on
the base. The IN USE/CHARGE indica-
tor on the base lights and Charging
and then No calls appear on the
handset display.
Recharge the battery pack when Re-
charge! Battery low flashes on
the handset display.
Important: Be sure the battery pack is
properly connected before you try to
charge it. The IN USE/CHARGE indica-
tor lights when the handset is on the
base, even if the battery pack is not con-
nected.
Notes:
• When you first use the phone after
charging or recharging the battery
pack, the phone might not work and
you might hear three beeps when
you press TALK. If this happens,
return the handset to the base for
about 2 seconds. This resets the
security access-protection code.
• If the battery pack is completely dis-
charged, the handset might lose its
security access-protection code. To
reset the code, return the handset to
the base for about 2 seconds.
• Using a pencil eraser, clean the
charging contacts on the handset
and the base about once a month.
• If the battery pack becomes weak
during a call, the handset beeps
every 16 seconds and Recharge!
Battery low appears. When this
happens, you cannot make another
call on the phone until you recharge
the battery pack.
• About once a month, fully discharge
the battery pack by keeping the
handset off the base until the hand-
set display shows Recharge!
Battery low. Otherwise, the bat-
tery pack loses its ability to fully
recharge.
• If the handset display does not show
Recharge! Battery low, but
the phone does not work, recharge
the battery pack. (The battery
charge might be too low to light the
indicator.)
• If you are not going to use your
phone for an extended period of
time, disconnect the battery pack.
This increases the battery pack's
usable life.
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• The supplied battery pack should
last for about a year. When it loses
its ability to fully recharge, order a
replacement battery pack from your
local RadioShack store (see
“Replacing the Battery Pack” on
Page 42).
SETTING THE
DIALING MODE
Set PULSE/TONE on the back of the
base for the type of service you have. If
you are not sure which type you have,
once the battery pack is fully charged,
do this test.
1. Be sure PULSE/TONE is set to
TONE.
2. Lift the handset, press TALK, and
listen for a dial tone.
3. Press any number other than 0.
Note: If your phone system requires that
you dial an access code (9, for example)
before you dial an outside number, do
not dial the access code either.
If the dial tone stops, you have touch-
tone service. Leave PULSE/TONE set to
TONE.
If the dial tone continues, you have
pulse service. Set PULSE/TONE to
PULSE.
SETTING THE RINGERS
Turning the Ringers On or Off
You can turn the ringers on the base or
handset on or off.
Use RINGER OFF/ON on the base to turn
the ringer on the base on or off.
Use RINGER OFF/ON on the handset's
left side to turn the handset’s ringer on
or off.
Notes:
• The handset does not ring when it is
on the base, even when RINGER
OFF/ON is set to ON.
• If you turn off the ringer, you can still
make calls (and answer calls if you
hear another phone on the same
line ringing).
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Setting the Handset's
Ringer Volume
Be sure RINGER OFF/ON located on the
side of the handset is set to ON.
1. At any time except during a call, lift
the handset and press FLASH/
MENU. Ringer Vol.: High
appears.
Note: You cannot set the handset’s
ringer volume if you press TALK
when you lift the handset.
2. To change the ringer volume to low,
press VOLUME . The display
shows
Ringer Vol.: Low. Each
time you press , the ringer volume
alternately changes between High
and Low, and the handset rings at
the selected volume.
3. To clear the display when you finish,
press FLASH/MENU or return the
handset to the base.
USING AUTO TALK
Your phone is preset so you must press
TALK to answer a call. With auto talk
turned on, you can answer a call by just
lifting the handset from the base, or, if
the handset is away from the base, by
pressing any key.
Follow these steps to turn auto talk on or
off.
1. Lift the handset and press FLASH/
MENU. First the menu of Ringer
Vol. appears.
2. Repeatedly press until Auto
Talk: Off appears.
3. Press to select Auto Talk:
On. Auto Talk alternates between
On and Off.
4. To clear the display when you finish,
press FLASH/MENU or return the
handset to the base.
SETTING CALLER ID/
CALL WAITING ON/OFF
OPTIONS
If you have Call Waiting with Caller ID
service, you can set the TAD-728 to
show Caller ID information for an incom-
ing call even while you are already on
the phone.
Follow these steps to select the Caller
ID/Call Waiting feature on, off or options.
For the Call Waiting Options service,
see “Call Waiting Options” on Page 28.
1. Lift the handset and press FLASH/
MENU. The menu Ringer Vol.
appears.
2. Repeatedly press until Call
WTG: Options appears.
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3. Press to change the Caller ID/
Call Waiting setting. Off, On, or
Options appears indicating the
selected setting.
4. To clear the display when you finish,
press FLASH/MENU or return the
handset to the base.
STORING YOUR
AREA CODE
To quickly dial a number from a Caller
ID record (see “Dialing Numbers Using
the Callers List” on Page 25) or to cor-
rectly store a number from a record into
the directory (see “Storing a Caller ID
Record in the Directory” on Page 25),
you must store your local area code in
the TAD-728's memory. Then, when you
dial from a Caller ID record, the TAD-
728 skips the area code if it matches the
one you store.
Follow these steps to store your area
code.
1. Lift the handset and press FLASH/
MENU. First the menu of Ringer
Vol. appears.
2. Press to select the menu screen
Area Code. The current area code
appears.
3. Press , then enter your 3-digit
area code. If you make a mistake,
repeatedly press DELETE to move
the cursor over the incorrect digit,
then enter the correct number.
4. Press to store the area code. The
display shows the stored area code.
(The previous area code is deleted.)
5. To clear the display when you finish,
press FLASH/MENU or return the
handset to the base.
DELETE
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
MAKING AND RECEIVING
CALLS
To make a call, lift the handset and
press TALK. TALK and the call’s
elapsed time (0:01) appear on the
handset display, and the call’s elapsed
time starts to count. When you hear the
dial tone, dial the number. The number
displays as you dial.
To answer a call, lift the handset from
the base and press TALK. If auto talk is
on, simply lift the handset from the base
to answer the call. If the handset is away
from the base, press any key to answer
the call.
To end a call, place the handset on the
base or press TALK.
OUT-OF-RANGE SIGNAL
If you move the handset out of the
base's range while a call is in progress,
three beeps sound through the earpiece
every four seconds. Return to within the
base's range within 40 seconds, then
the out-of-range signal stops, and you
can resume your phone conversation.
If you keep the handset out of the base's
range for 40 seconds or more, the call is
disconnected.
ADJUSTING THE
HANDSET VOLUME
The handset's VOLUME control lets you
set the volume you hear through the
handset to one of four levels.
To change the volume setting during a
call, repeatedly press VOLUME or
on the handset. The TAD-728 beeps
once each time you press VOLUME
or and shows the volume level as
Maximum, High, Medium, or Low on
the handset display. When you reach
the highest or lowest volume level, the
TAD-728 beeps three times.
USING REDIAL
You can quickly dial the last number di-
aled. Lift the handset and press TALK,
then press REDIAL.
Notes:
• Theredialmemoryholdsupto32dig-
its,soyoucanrediallong-distanceas
well as local numbers.
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• The redial memory also holds pause
entries. See “Entering a Pause” on
Page 21.
USING FLASH
Flash performs the electronic equiva-
lent of a switchhook operation for spe-
cial services, such as Call Waiting.
For example, if you have Call Waiting,
press FLASH/MENU to answer an incom-
ing call without disconnecting the cur-
rent call. Press FLASH/MENU again to
return to the first call.
Note: If you do not have any special
phone services, pressing FLASH/MENU
might disconnect the current call.
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
Some special services, such as bank-
by-phone, require tone signals. If you
have pulse dialing, you can still use
these special tone services by following
these steps.
1. Be sure PULSE/TONE is set to
PULSE.
2. Dial the service's main number.
3. When the service answers, press
TONE. Any additional numbers
you dial are sent as tone signals.
4. After you complete the call, return
the handset to the base or TALK.
The phone automatically resets to
the pulse mode.
USING THE INTERCOM
You can use the TAD-728 as a two-way
pager and intercom between the base
and handset. This is useful if the hand-
set is away from the base and you want
to locate it, or if you want to have a con-
versation between someone with the
handset and someone at the base.
Note: If a call comes in during an inter-
com conversation, the person using the
handset can answer the call by pressing
TALK, but the intercom call is discon-
nected.
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Paging from the
Base to the Handset
To send a page from the base to the
handset, press INTERCOM on the base.
The handset beeps twice per second for
15 seconds. The handset's display
shows
Paging. The base’s IN USE/
CHARGE indicator flashes.
To answer a page at the handset, press
INTERCOM. Begin your conversation af-
ter the handset display shows Inter-
com.
To end an intercom call, press INTER-
COM on the base or handset. All indica-
tors turn off.
Paging from the
Handset to the Base
To send a page from the handset to the
base, press INTERCOM on the handset.
The base sounds two short beeps, and
automatically answers the handset's
page (whether or not anyone is there).
Begin your conversation.
To end an intercom call, press INTER-
COM on the base or handset. All indica-
tors turn off.
USING THE DIRECTORY
The TAD-728’s directory stores up to 30
telephone numbers with a maximum of
16 digits for each number (including
pauses) into its memory. You can attach
a name (up to 16 characters) to stored
phone numbers.
Storing a Name and Number
Notes:
• An error tone sounds and the phone
exits the storing process if you wait
more than 30 seconds between
each key press.
• If you receive a call during memory
entry, the phone exits the storing
process.
1. Lift the handset.
2. Hold down DIRECTORY on the hand-
set until Enter name appears.
If you do not want to enter a name,
skip to Step 4.
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3. To enter the name, use the dialing
buttons. The character chart below
shows you which dialing buttons
control each character. Repeatedly
press a dialing button until the char-
acter you want appears on the dis-
play.
Press to select lowercase letters,
and press to select uppercase
letters.
Press to move the cursor to the
left. (If you make a mistake, move
the cursor over the error, then press
DELETE and enter the correct char-
acter.)
Press #to move the cursor to the
right and enter the next character.
4. When you finish entering all charac-
ters, press DIRECTORY.
5. Enter the phone number and any
tone or pause entries (see “Using
Tone Services on a Pulse Line” on
Page 18 and “Entering a Pause” on
Page 21).
6. Press DIRECTORY. The phone
beeps and Saved directory
appears.
7. Repeat Steps 2–6 to store other
names and numbers.
Note: If 30 numbers have already been
stored, the display shows Directory
full when you hold down DIRECTORY
in Step 1.
Dialing a Stored Number
1. Press DIRECTORY.
2. Press or to scroll through the
directory. To find a name quickly
using its first letter, press the num-
ber key that corresponds with the
letter. For example, to find a name
starting with D, press 3once. The
display shows the first listing of the
names starting with D. To find a
name starting with E, press 3twice.
3. Press TALK. The number on the dis-
play is automatically dialed.
Editing an Entry
1. Press DIRECTORY.
2. Press or to display the number
you want to edit.
3. Press EDIT/REDIAL/P.
4. Edit the record as described in
Steps 3–6 of “Storing a Name and
Number” on Page 19.
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