ADT Security Services Vista 15 User Manual

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About the Keypads (contd)
NO AC: 
AC power has been cut off. System is operating on backup
battery power.
AC: 
AC power is present.
CHIME: 
The Chime feature is activated.
BAT:
 There is a low-battery condition in a wireless sensor (if
zone number is displayed) or a low system battery (if no
zone number is displayed).
ALARM: 
An intrusion has been detected and the system is armed
(also appears during a fire alarm or audible emergency
alarm). The protection zone in alarm is also displayed.
CHECK:...

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Functions of the Keypads
6139 2-LINE ALPHA KEYPAD
Fixed-word keypads are functionally similar, except for screen displays.
1.
DISPLAY WINDOW: Fixed-word
and 2-line Alpha Displays use
Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) to
display protection point identi-
fication and system status. 2-Line
Alpha keypads also may display
messages and user instructions.
2.
OFF
  
KEY:  Disarms the
burglary portion of the system,
silences alarms and audible
trouble indicators, and clears
visual alarm trouble after the...

Functions of the Keypads (contd)
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4.
STAY  
KEY: Arms the perimeter
burglary sensors, guarding
protected doors, windows, and other
perimeter protection points, and
sounds an alarm if one is opened.
Interior protection is not armed,
which allows movement within your
house without causing an alarm.
Entrance can be made through an
entry delay zone without causing an
alarm if the system is disarmed
before the entry delay time expires.
If this key is pressed twice in rapid
succession, the system is...

Functions of the Keypads (contd)
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12.   
#    
KEY: Permits arming of the
system without entering a security
code (“Quick Arm,” if programmed).
Also used to view the second line of
single-line alpha keypads.
13.
 
KEYS 0-9:  Used to enter your
individual security access code(s).
14.
 
POWER/READY INDICATOR:
On keypads with a Power LED,
primary power is on when this is lit.
If the indicator is off, system is
operating on backup battery power.
On keypads with a READY LED,
system is ready to be armed...

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Checking for Open Zones
Using the   ✱   Key
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows, and other
protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see Bypassing
Protection Zones
 section). Otherwise the keypad will display a 
NOT
READY message. Pressing the [
✱]
 key will display all zones that are
faulted, making it easier for you to secure any open zones.
NOTE:A green READY indicator (if present) on the keypad will be
lit if the system is ready to be armed. If it is not lit, the
system...

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Arming Perimeter Only
(with Entry Delay ON)
Using the    3    Key
STAY
Use this key when you are staying home, but expect someone to use
the entrance door later.
When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a
protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move
freely throughout the premises. Late visitors can enter through the
entrance door without causing an alarm, but they must disarm the
system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur.
Close all protected...

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Arming Perimeter and Selected Interior Zones
(with Entry Delay ON)
Using the    3    Key to Arm Night-Stay
STAY
Use this key when you are staying home, but would like increased
security by arming preselected interior zones.
When armed in NIGHT-STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a
protected window or door is opened, or if one of the selected interior zones
is faulted. You may re-enter through the entrance door without causing
an alarm 
IF one of the selected perimeter zones is not...

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Arming Perimeter Only
(with Entry Delay OFF)
Using the    7    Key
INSTANT
Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to
use the entrance door.
When armed in INSTANT mode, the system will sound an alarm if a
protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move
freely throughout the premises. The alarm will also sound
immediately if anyone opens the entrance door. 
Close all protected
perimeter windows and doors before arming (see Checking for
Open Zones
 section)....

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Arming All Protection
(with Entry Delay ON)
Using the    2   Key
AWAY
Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises.
When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected
door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises.
You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period
without causing an alarm. You may also re-enter through the entrance door,
but must disarm the system within the entry delay period or else an alarm
will...

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Arming All Protection
(With Entry Delay OFF)
Using the    4   Key
MAX
Use this key when the premises will be vacant for an extended period
of time, such as during a vacation, or when no one will be moving
through protected interior areas.
When armed in MAXIMUM mode, the system will sound an alarm if a
protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected
inside the premises. You may leave through the entrance door during
the exit delay period without causing an alarm, but an alarm...