TAD-550  (430-0714)        Care and Maintenance        Faxback Doc. # 7144

The Radio Shack TAD 550 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
contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the TAD only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and
distort or melt plastic parts.

Handle the TAD gently and carefully.  Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the TAD to work improperly.

Keep the TAD away from dust and dirt, which  can cause premature wear of
parts.

Wipe the TAD with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking like new.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the TAD.

Use only a fresh battery of the recommended size and type.  Always remove
an old or weak battery.  It can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic
circuits.

Modifying or tampering with the TAD's internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate the TAD's warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it.  If the TAD is not operating as it should,
take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.  If the trouble is
harming the phone lines, the telephone company might ask you to disconnect
the TAD until you have resolved the problem.

CLEANING THE TAPE HEADS

Inspect and clean the tape heads about once a month.  Your local
Radio Shack store sells tape-head cleaning kits for this purpose.

To clean the tape heads, press STOP/TIME and remove both cassettes.  Then
dip a cotton swab's tip in cleaning solution and gently clean the tape
heads, capstans, and pinch rollers.  Never use a chemical not approved for
tape-head cleaning, and never touch the head's surface with your fingers
or any sharp, metal object

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

In the unlikely event that your TAD causes problems on the telephone line,
the telephone company can disconnect your service.  The telephone company
attempts to notify you in advance.  If advance notice is not practical,
the telephone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of
your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Also, the telephone company can make changes to its lines, equipment,
operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this TAD.
The telephone company notifies you of these changes in advance so you can
take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone
service.

LIGHTNING

The TAD has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from
surges in telephone and power line current.  These protection circuits
meet or exceed the FCC requirements.  However, lightning striking the
telephone or power lines can damage the TAD.

Lightning damage is not common.  Nevertheless, if you live in an area that
has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug the TAD during
storms to reduce the possibility of damage.

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