Sensaphone 2800 - Manual (Page 88)

Sensaphone 2800 Manual
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TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE (TAD) COMPATIBILITY
The 2800 can be used on the same telephone line as a telephone
answering device, such as an answering machine, fax machine, or
modem. This feature allows you to call in to the 2800 and bypass
the answering device. Default setting is Off [disabled].
To use TAD:
1. Program the 2800’s Rings Until Answer to a greater number
than the rings until answer for your answering device. For
example, 2800 RINGS = 5, device rings = 3.
2. Press the SENSOR ON/OFF key.
3. Press the TAD key.
The 2800 will say “TAD On.” (If the 2800 says “TAD Off ” repeat
steps 2 and 3.)
4. Once TAD is on, allow the phone to ring once when you call
the unit and then hang up. The 2800 recognizes that a call was
made and activates a 30 second internal timer. This allows you
30 seconds to call the 2800 back.
5. Wait five seconds then call back within 30 seconds. The 2800
will override the answering device on this incoming call and
answer the phone on the first ring. The 2800 resets the TAD
timer after one incoming call is received. If you want to call the
unit again, you must repeat steps 4 and 5.
LISTEN-IN TIME
The Listen-In Time is the amount of time you can listen to
sounds at the unit’s location during a status call-in. An external
microphone (optional) is required to listen in to on-sight sounds. The
programmable range is 0 to 255 seconds. The default setting is 0
seconds (disabled).