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SNM-1000 Node Control Modem

Revision 3

Operation

MN/SNM1000.IOM

3–3

3.1.2

Front Panel Keypad

The front panel keypad operates in monitor mode only, and permits local operation of the
modem. The keypad consists of six keys (Figure 3-2).

ENTER

CLEAR

Figure 3-2. Keypad

Each key provides one or more logical functions. These functions are defined in the
following table.

ENTER

This key is used to select a displayed function or to execute a modem
configuration change.

CLEAR

This key is used to back out of a selection or to cancel a configuration change
which has not been executed using [ENTER]. Pressing [CLEAR] generally returns
the display to the previous selection.

Left and Right
Diamond Keys

These keys are used to move to the next selection or to move the cursor for certain
functions.

Note: Throughout this chapter, [

] and [

] are used to indicate left and right

diamond keys.

Top and Bottom
Diamond Keys

These keys are used primarily to change configuration data (numbers). At times,
they are also used to move from one section to another.

Note: Throughout this chapter, [

] and [

] are used to indicate top and bottom

diamond keys.

The modem responds by beeping whenever a key is pressed:

• A single beep indicates a valid entry and the appropriate action was taken.

• A double beep indicates an invalid entry or a parameter is not available for

operation.