Radio Shack TAD-704 Answering Machine User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-704, but if you do, try
these suggestions.
Problem: Suggestion:
The incoming mes-
sage is incomplete.
Be sure the memory is not full.
The incoming mes-
sage is unclear.
Be sure
VOLUME
is set to the desired sound level.
The TAD does not
answer after two, four,
or seven rings.
Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls.
appears on the
display.
The backup battery is weak. Replace the battery (see
“Installing a Backup Battery” on Page 7).
The TAD does not
respond to the remote
operation security
code.
Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD is a
touch-tone phone, or use a pocket tone dialer.
Re-enter your remote operation security code, pressing
each button for 2 seconds.
Make sure the remote operation security code you
entered is correct, or try entering the default code of
704. The remote operation security code might have
reset to the default code due to a power failure and
weak backup battery.
Display is blank. The backup battery is weak. Replace the battery (see
“Installing a Backup Battery” on Page 7).
Make the sure AC power is properly connected.
The TAD displays and
receives Caller ID
records but does not
operate.
Make sure the AC power is properly connected. If the
AC power fails, the TAD can receive Caller ID records
but cannot operate using backup battery power.
Phone dials 1+ area
code + number when
dialing a local number
from a Caller ID record.
Store the local area code (see“Setting the Area Code”
on Page 8).
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