TAD-517  (430-0756)           Troubleshooting          Faxback Doc. # 6252

We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD, but if you do,
be sure you installed the cassette tape.  If you still have a problem,
this chart might help, if not, take the TAD to your local Radio Shack
store for assistance.

          Problem                          Cause/Solution

  The TAD does not answer          Bad phone line connection. Check and
  phone.                           reconnect.

                                   The TAD is not set to answer calls.
                                   Press ANSWER so the ANSWER indicator
                                   lights.

                                   You have not recorded an outgoing
                                   message.  Record the outgoing message.

  The TAD does not record          The message tape is full.
  the callers' messages.

  The TAD records a dial tone,     The caller hung up without leaving a
  beeping, or the operator's       message or without using the maximum
  voice instead of the caller's    time, and the TAD did not detect 8
  message.                         seconds of silence.

  Recordings sound distorted.      You were too close to the microphone
                                   or you spoke too loudly when you re-
                                   corded the outgoing message or memo.
                                   Re-record, speaking from about 12
                                   inches from the front of the TAD.

  Recordings sound distorted.      The tape heads are dirty.

                                   The tape is worn out.  Replace the
                                   cassette.

  You cannot operate the TAD       You are using a rotary-dial phone.
  by remote.                       Use a touch-tone phone or pocket
                                   tone dialer.

                                   The tone output from the phone or tone
                                   dialer is not long enough.  Use another
                                   phone or dialer.

                                   You did not correctly enter the remote
                                   operation security code.  Enter the
                                   code within 8 seconds, and make sure
                                   each button press is at least 2 seconds
                                   long.

                                   You did not enter a remote command
                                   within 8 seconds after the command
                                   prompt.  (The TAD beeps and hangs up.)

(CJD/smc-05/09/94)