Cat. No. 43-745 owner’s manual multi-user digital telephone please read before using this equipment. Tad-1005 answering system 43-745.Fm page 1 friday, august 13, 1999 2:16 pm.
2 features © 1997 tandy corporation. All rights reserved. Radio shack is a registered trademark used by tandy corporation. Your tad-1005 multi-user digital telephone answering system is a so- phisticated, fully digital message cen- ter that groups recorded messages for up to four different users. Th...
3 call screening — lets you listen as a caller leaves a message so you can decide whether or not to answer the call. Memo recording — lets you leave messages for yourself or others in your home or office. Two-way recording — lets you record both sides of your phone con- versation. Room monitor — let...
4 read this before installation we have designed your tad to con- form to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each device that you con- nect to the phone line draws power from the line. We refer to this power draw as the device’s ringer equiva- lence number,...
5 contents installation ............................................................................................................ 6 installing the backup battery .......................................................................... 6 connecting the ac adapter ...................................
6 installation select a location for the tad that is near a telephone jack and an ac outlet and is not in the way of normal activi- ties. Installing the backup battery if the ac power fails or you unplug the tad, a 9v backup battery (not sup- plied) saves the message groups, message counts, and the ...
7 connecting the ac adapter caution: you must use a class ii ac adapter that supplies 9 volts of power, delivers at least 300 milliamps, and has a plug that properly fits the tad’s 9v dc jack with its center tip set to neg- ative. The supplied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter tha...
8 preparation complete the procedures in this sec- tion before you set the tad to answer calls. Note: the keypad is located under the cover on the front of the tad. Lift the cover to access the keys. Setting the day and time follow these steps to set the current day and time so the tad will record t...
9 setting the mailbox security codes to access each mailbox, you must en- ter a 2-digit mailbox security code. The security codes for mailboxes 1, 2, 3, and 4 are preset to 01, 02, 03, and 04, respectively. Follow these steps to change a mail- box security code. 1. Press pgm/del . The answer indi- c...
10 setting the number of rings the tad is preset to sound 4 rings be- fore it answers the first call. Follow these steps to change the number of rings (from 1-9). After recording its first call, the tad answers after 2 rings. Note: if you plan to check your mes- sages by long distance, set the num- ...
11 for example: “you have reached the jones residence. We are unable to come to the phone right now, but you may press: 1 to leave a message for john, 2 to leave a message for mary, 3 to leave a message for susan, 4 to leave a message for paul, or just wait for the beep, then leave your mes- sage.” ...
12 recording the memory full announcement the tad has a built-in memory full an- nouncement. When the memory be- comes full and the tad can no longer record messages, the tad announces “the memory is full.” follow these steps if you want to record your own memory full an- nouncement. Note: the maxim...
13 basic operation be sure you complete the procedures in “installation” and “preparation” be- fore you begin using the tad. Setting the tad to answer calls press on/off . 0 appears on the dis- play. When the answer indicator is lit, the tad is set to answer calls. Notes: • if a battery is not insta...
14 • if the tad answers when the memory is full, it plays the mem- ory full announcement and beeps, waits 7 seconds for any remote operation commands (see “using remote operation commands”), then hangs up. The tad cannot record additional messages until you delete some of the old ones (see “saving/d...
15 using the announcement-only feature with the announcement-only feature turned on, you can leave an initial phone answering message and a menu of five additional messages for callers to hear. Callers cannot leave messages, but they can select the an- nouncements they want to hear. Each announcemen...
16 4. Press on/off to stop playback, or wait until the tad finishes playing back the announcement. Deleting an announcement to delete an announcement, press pgm/del while the announcement is playing. Screening calls to screen your calls, let the tad an- swer all calls for you, and listen to the call...
17 to save the messages, see “saving/ deleting messages.” to replay the general messages, sim- ply press play again. To play back a memo (see “recording a memo”), press and release memo . To play back a 2-way phone conversa- tion (see “recording a 2-way phone conversation”), press and release 2- way...
18 to save all memos, press save , then press memo . To save all 2-way recordings, press save , then press 2-way . To delete all incoming messages, press pgm/del , then press play . To delete all memos, press pgm/del , then press memo . To delete all 2-way recordings, press pgm/del , then press 2-wa...
19 remote operation while you are away from your home or office, you can use a touch-tone phone or a pulse (rotary) phone with a pocket tone dialer to enter your security code and do any of the following: • set the tad to answer calls • listen to your messages • record a new announcement • record a ...
20 using remote commands note: the tad automatically resets to answer calls after remote operation, but does not automatically delete mes- sages you played by remote. Follow these steps to operate the tad from a remote touch-tone phone. 1. Dial your phone number. 2. When the outgoing announce- ment ...
21 list of remote commands use these keys on a touch-tone phone or pocket tone dialer to operate the tad when you are away from your home or office. Number press to: 1 play memo messages. 2 play messages. Within 7 seconds, enter the mailbox number, then enter the 2-digit mailbox security code. • if ...
22 problem-solving we do not expect you to have any problems with your tad, but if you do, try these suggestions. If the tad still doesn’t operate as you think it should, take the tad to your local radio shack store for assistance. Problem cause remedy the tad records a dial tone, siren, beeping, or...
23 problem cause remedy the tad does not respond to remote commands. You entered an incorrect remote security code. Carefully re-enter your remote security code. If the tad fails to respond, the secu- rity code might have reset to the default code. Enter the de- fault remote security code (00). Ac p...
24 resetting the tad if the tad hangs up for an unknown reason, you might need to reset it. Important: resetting the tad deletes all recorded messages (including any outgoing announcements), date and time settings, number of rings, mes- sage length, and all mailbox and re- mote operation codes. Use ...
25 care and maintenance your tad-1005 multi-user digital telephone answering system is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the tad so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the tad dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might con...
26 the fcc wants you to know in the unlikely event that your tad causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily disconnect your service. If this hap- pens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance no- tice is not practical, the phone compa- ny notifies yo...
27 notes 43-745.Fm page 27 friday, august 13, 1999 2:16 pm.
Radio shack a division of tandy corporation fort worth, texas 76102 4a7 printed in hong kong limited one-year warranty this product is warranted by radio shack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from radio shack com...
