TAD-266 Telephone Answering System
(430-0735)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 19230

PREPARING THE HANDSET

Installing the Antenna 

Before using the telephone, you must install the antenna by screwing it
into the socket on top of the handset.

For the best reception, fully extend the antenna on the base and position
it vertically.

Connecting the Battery

The TAD-266 comes with the battery installed.  Simply follow these steps
to connect the battery, then charge it as described under "Charging the
Battery."  (BELOW)

1.  Press down and slide off the handset's battery compartment cover in
    the direction of the arrow.

2.  Insert the battery connector's plug into the jack inside the 
    compartment.

    CAUTION:  The plug fits only one way.  Insert it with the tab up.

3.  Replace the cover and return the handset to the cradle.

Charging the Battery

You must charge the handset's battery for at least 14 hours before you use
the phone for the first time, or when you install a new battery.  After 
the initial charge, recharge the battery when the LOW BATT indicator on
the handset lights.

To charge the battery, simply place the handset on the cradle.  The red
CHARGE indicator on the base lights.

NOTES:  If the CHARGE indicator does not light when you place the handset
        on the cradle, be sure the battery and AC adapter are correctly and 
        securely connected.  Also, check the charging contacts on the
        handset and base.  If the contacts are dirty or tarnished, clean
        them with a pencil eraser.

        The first time you use the phone, or when the battery gets low, you 
        might hear an error tone.  If you hear the tone, return the handset 
        to the cradle to reset the access-protection code or recharge the 
        battery.

        About once a month, fully discharge the battery.  Otherwise, the
        battery loses its ability to fully recharge.

        To fully discharge the battery, keep the handset off the cradle
        until the LOW BATT indicator lights.  Then return the handset to
        the cradle and fully recharge the battery.

NOTE:  Your phone uses a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery.  At the end
       of the battery's useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of 
       properly.  Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste
       management authorities for information on recycling or disposal
       programs in your area.  Some options that might be available are:
       municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers,
       recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.

Replacing the Battery

If the battery will not charge, you need to replace it.

CAUTIONS:  Use only a replacement battery of the required type, available 
           through your local Radio Shack store.

           Do not dispose of the battery in fire because it can explode.

           Do not open or mutilate the battery.  The battery contents are
           toxic and corrosive.

PREPARING THE TAD

Installing the Cassette Tape

Your answering system is supplied with an MC-60 microcassette tape (30
minutes recording time per side).  You can buy different length or
replacement tapes at your local Radio Shack store.

Follow these steps to install the tape.

1.  Take up an slack in the cassette tape by rotating the tape reel with a
    pencil.

2.  Lift the cassette compartment door and install the cassette with its
    full reel on the right and its open edge toward the front of the TAD.

3.  Close the compartment door.

NOTES:  We recommend you not use MC-90 microcassette tape.  This type of
        tape is very thin and breaks easily.

        Replace the tape once a year or more often if it is used
        frequently.

Setting the Dialing Mode

Set MODE TONE-PULSE for your type of service (pulse or tone).  If you're
not sure which type you have, do this simple test.

1.  Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone.

2.  Set MODE TONE-PULSE to TONE.

3.  Press any number other than 0.  If the dial tone stops, you have 
    touch-tone service.  If the dial tone continues, you have pulse
    service.  If you have pulse service, set MODE TONE-PULSE to PULSE.

NOTES:  If you set MODE TONE-PULSE to PULSE, there might be a delay after
        you enter the number while the telephone finishes dialing the
        number.

        If you have pulse service and want to use a service that requires
        tone signals, see "Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line." (see
        Faxback Doc. # 19229, Operations).


(JC  1/2/96)