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2 USING THE KEYPAD
The Keypad is designed to make your system easy to use. Messages describing system status and
operation are displayed on the Keypad screen in plain language, an easy to follow menu will guide you
through all aspects of system operation. Operating the system is as easy as answering “Yes” or “No” to
the questions presented on the Keypad’s screen.
The Keypad’s Inactive State
When the keypad is not being used, it will be in an inactive state to conserve its batteries. When inactive,
the screen will be blank. Note that the keypad will automatically return to its inactive state after 30
seconds if no keys are pressed. To wake up the keypad and begin to operating the system, press the
key and then enter your personal Access Code.
Adjusting the Keypad Screen Contrast
With the keypad in its inactive state, press . When this message is
displayed, you may adjust the contrast of the screen display by pressing and
holding the
or Keys. Press and hold to increase the contrast, and
to decrease the contrast. When adjusted as desired, enter your personal
Access Code.
Using the Keys
The keys on the Keypad are used as described below:
Number Keys to and are used to enter Access Codes to arm and disarm the system. The Number
Keys are also used to change Access Codes and set the Date and Time.
Arrow Keys and are used to answer “Yes” and “No” to questions displayed on the Keypad, and
to display or select system options and functions. Use to answer “Yes”, and to
answer “No”. The Arrow Keys are also used to move from one screen to another; moving
from one screen to another is called “scrolling”. Use the
Key to “scroll” forward to the
next screen, use the Key to select the option displayed on the screen.
Key The Key is used to cancel an incorrect entry. For example, if you make a mistake while entering
your Access Code, press to clear the mistake, and then enter your Access Code again.
The Key is also used to return to the beginning of a list of Menus. While scrolling through
a list of options, press the
Key to return to the beginning of the list.
Key To activate a Fire Alarm*, press and hold the Key for 2 seconds; this will activate
a loud pulsing or loud steady alarm (your installer will inform you of how the alarm will
sound). To silence an
Key alarm, enter your Access Code. If programmed by your
installer, the alarm will be reported to your monitoring station.
Key To activate an Auxiliary Alarm*, press and hold the Key for 2 seconds; this will
activate a silent alarm (the Sounder will not be activated). If programmed by your installer,
the alarm will be reported to your monitoring station. When the alarm has been reported
to the monitoring station, the Sounder will sound several beeps.
Key To activate a Panic Alarm*, press and hold the Key for 2 seconds. If programmed
by your installer, this will send a report to your monitoring station. This alarm may be
programmed as a silent alarm; your installer will inform you of whether or not the Sounder
will be activated when the
Key is pressed. To silence a Key alarm, enter your
Access Code.
*May not be programmed if keypads are in a public place.