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If programmed, "Quick Bypass" allows you to easily bypass all open faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night.

1. + 6 + [#]

(Security Code)

BYPASS

In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed and automatically bypassed. Make sure that only those zones that you wish to leave unprotected are bypassed, and that there are no other zones unintentionally left open.

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2.Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed, then arm the system as desired.

Ask your installer if "Quick Bypass" is active for your

system, and if so, check here:

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CHIME mode alerts you to the opening of a perimeter door or window while the system is disarmed.

When Chime mode is activated:

Three tones sound at the keypad whenever a perimeter door or window is opened.

Interior zones do not produce a tone when they are faulted.

Pressing the READY key will display the open protection points.

Chime mode can be used only while the system is disarmed.

To turn Chime Mode on:

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Alpha Display:

+

9

 

 

 

 

(Security Code)

CHIME

 

 

 

 

 

 

The CHIME message will appear. Perimeter zones will cause a tone when faulted.

To turn Chime Mode off:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

9

again

 

(Security Code)

CHIME

The CHIME message will disappear.

Fixed-Word Display: READY

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Fixed-Word Display: CHIME

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