TAD1214 - Caller ID Digital Answering System
Quick Reference Guide


This guide tells you how to quickly install and operate your new Caller ID Digital Answering System. For more detailed instructions, please refer to your Owner's Manual.

Important Notice
1. Before using the TAD1214, install one (1) 9 volt alkaline battery into the base.
    NOTE: The battery is only for backup power for the Caller ID memory in case of an AC
    power failure.
2. DO NOT CONNECT the line cord into the wall outlet until after the Caller ID setup is completed.

Installation

Telephone Connection
1. Connect the line cord from your telephone into the modular jack located on the bottom
    of the base.
2. Connect the straight line cord from the TAD1214 into a modular wall jack. Make sure all
    plugs snap firmly in place. If you have a four prong jack, plug the line cord into a modular
    adapter and then into the jack. DO NOT CONNECT the line cord into the wall outlet until after
    the Caller ID setup is completed (See Setting up your TAD1214 to complete the Caller ID setup).

Battery Installation
Open the battery door by removing the screw located in the battery compartment. Pull back the latch. Insert one (1) 9 volt alkaline battery. Snap the battery door back into place and replace the screw.

Setting Up Your TAD1214
NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT the line cord into the wall outlet until after the Caller ID setup is completed.

Language Setup
1. Once the batteries are installed, the LCD shows 'ENTER LANGUAGE' followed by a choice
    of 3 languages (ENG = English, ESP = Spanish, FRA = French).
    NOTE: If your display does not appear this way or you need to reset your Caller ID, press and
    hold the NEXT key and the PREVIOUS key for 6 seconds.

2. The 'ENG' will be blinking. Press the Caller ID review buttons up or down to select the
    desired language.
3. Press the 'DELETE' button to confirm your selection. The LCD will then show
    'ENTER AREA CODE'.

Time Date Setup
1. The hour digits on the LCD display will blink.
2. Press the Caller ID review buttons up or down to select the correct hour digit.
3. Press the 'DELETE' button to confirm the hour digit.
4. Repeat steps above until correct time and date are set.
5. Once you have set up your time and date, the LCD will then display 'TOTAL: 00 NEW: 00',
    which means both the total call and new call counter are at zero.

Recording Your Outgoing Message
1. Press and hold down the GREETING key.
2. After you hear one beep tone, speak clearly towards the built-in microphone. You have a
    maximum of 30 seconds to record your announcement.
3. When finished, release the GREETING key.
4. The unit will output one beep tone and play back your recorded outgoing message.
    NOTE: If a personalized outgoing announcement is not recorded, the unit will answer
    incoming calls with a pre-recorded outgoing message.

Setting the Voice Time/Day Stamp

Day Set
1. Press and hold down the REPEAT/TIME SET key. The unit scrolls through the days of the
    week announcing "Sunday" first.
2. Press the 'ERASE' key until you hear the correct day.
    Hour Set
1. Press and hold down the REPEAT/TIME SET key. The unit will say "Twelve".
2. Press the 'ERASE' key until you hear the correct hour.
    Minutes Set
1. Press and hold down the REPEAT/TIME SET key. The unit will say "0" (which sounds like "oh").
2. Press the 'ERASE' key until you hear the correct Minutes.
    AM/PM Set
1. Press and hold down the REPEAT/TIME SET key. The unit will say "AM".
2. Press the 'ERASE' key to change from AM to PM.
3. Press the REPEAT/TIME SET key. The unit will then say the day and time that are set.

Key Features

Call Screening
Listen as you decide whether to pick up the phone or have the caller leave a message.

Remote Features
Turn on your system, and use an access code to review, save or erase messages from most touch tone phones.

Trouble Shooting Guide

Problem: No dial tone
• Check all modular plugs to be sure they are firmly in place.
• Are the cords damaged in any way?
• Try another phone jack. If your Conairphone™ works on another jack, there may be a problem
   with your wiring.

Problem: I hear my phone dialing, but I can not get past the dial tone.
• Check the Tone/Pulse switch. If positioned in Tone (T) mode, switch to Pulse (P). You may
   have pulse dialing service.

Problem: Phone does not ring.
• Is the ringer switch set to the "Off" position?
• How many extensions are connected to your line? If more than five telephones are installed on
   the same line, you may need to contact your local telephone company to determine the
   maximum number of extensions for your calling area.

Problem: The sound volume is too low.
• Is another extension off hook? If so, hang up the extension.

Conairphone™ Consumer Hotline

Questions? Call the Conairphone™ Consumer Hotline, toll-free, 1-800-366-0937.
Hotline Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (EST)
Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (EST)
7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd.
Glendale, AZ 85307