TAD-1010 900 MHz Digital Cordless Telephone w/ Digital Multi-User Ans. Sys.
(430-0771)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 33533

We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-1010, but if you
do, try these suggestions.  If you still have problems, take your TAD-1010
to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

Problem                             Suggestion

Noise, static, or weak signal       Move closer to the base or relocate the
when the phone is away from the     the base.
base.

Noise, static or weak signal        Place the handset in the base
even when the phone is near         momentarily to set the security access
the base.                           protection code and reset the channel.

The TAD does not answer calls.      Check all phone line connections.

                                    Make sure the AC adapter is properly
                                    connected to the base.

The TAD does not answer calls.      Check all phone line connections.

                                    Make sure the AC adapter is properly
                                    connected to the base.

The TAD does not record callers'    Check the memory available and erase
messages.                           messages as required.

                                    The TAD is set to Announcement 2 or
                                    OGM.  Set the TAD to Announcement 1.

The handset does not ring when      Make sure the handset ringer is turned
you receive a call.                 on.

                                    Check all phone line connections.

                                    Make sure the AC adapter is properly
                                    connected to the base.

                                    Unplug some of the other phones on the
                                    telephone line.

Your caller's voice fades in        Move closer to the base or relocate the
and out.                            base.

You hear other calls while using    Place the handset in the base
your phone.                         momentarily to set the security access
                                    protection code and reset the channel.

                                    Disconnect the base from the telephone
                                    jack, and plug in a regular phone.  If
                                    you still hear other calls, the problem 
                                    is probably in your wiring or local
                                    service.  Contact your local telephone
                                    company.

You hear noise in the handset,      Make sure the AC adapter is properly
and none of the keys or buttons     connected to the base.
work.
                                    Place the handset in the base
                                    momentarily to set the security access
                                    protection code and reset the channel.

No dial tone.                       Check all phone line connections.

                                    Make sure the AC adapter is properly
                                    connected to the base.

                                    Make sure the batteries are properly
                                    charged.

OUT OF RANGE INDICATIONS

If you move the TAD-1010's handset out of the base's range, the handset
will not operate properly.  While it is out of range, the handset sounds
different alert tones and flashes various indicators.

NOTE:  To turn off the out of range indications while the handset is out of
       range, you can press TONE *, #, or any number key (0-9).

Out of Range with No Call

If you move the handset out of the base's range when the handset is not in
use, the handset's CH indicator flashes and the handset beeps quietly at
10-30 second intervals.  The handset might not ring for incoming calls.
When you move the handset back within range of the base again, the CH
indicator turns off and the handset stops beeping.

If the base is unplugged, the handset sounds the out-of-range warning beeps
and CH flashes until the base is powered again and the handset is returned
to the base.  To turn off the out of range warnings, press any handset key
until the handset beeps.

Out of Range with a Call in Progress

If you move the handset out of the base's range while a call is in progress
the handset's CH indicator lights steadily, the handset beeps quietly at 5
second intervals, and you and the other party cannot hear each other.

If you move the handset back within the base's range within 30 seconds, the
CH indicator turns off, the handset stops beeping, and you can resume your
phone conversation.

If you keep the handset out of the base's range for 30 seconds or more, the
call is disconnected (the TALK indicator turns off) the CH indicator begins
to flash, and the handset begins to beep at 10-30 second intervals.  When
you move the handset back within range of the base again, the indicator
turns off and the handset stops beeping.


(BR/EB 6/3/96)