Whistler 3500 - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATION
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Option Select Mode
Entering Option Select Mode allows you to customize
options such as Tone Select, Real Voice
® , Abbreviated
Power Up Sequence test and VG-2 Mode. When selecting
options, Dark (D)=yes, City (C)=no, Quiet (Q)=next selection.
Any one of these must be pressed within 20 seconds or
option mode will automatically be exited. To enter:
Press Q:
*Display To Change, Option:
Shows: Press:
For 2 Seconds TONE 3 D or C Tone1, Tone 2
2nd time TEST YES D = YES X, K, Ka Audio tones
C = NO 1 beep during
Power Up
3rd time TEMP ˚F D or C Changes Temp
Reading
4th time TEMP NO D = YES Temp ON
C = NO Temp OFF
5th time BATT NO D = YES Battery Voltage ON
C = NO Battery Voltage OFF
6th time POP ON D = YES Turns POP ™ Mode ON
C = NO Turns POP ™ Mode OFF
7th time SR OFF D = ON Turns Safety Radar ON
C = OFF Turns Safety Radar OFF
8th time X ON D = ON Turns X Band ON
C = OFF Turns X Band OFF
9th time K ON D = ON Turns K Band ON
C = OFF Turns K Band OFF
OPERATION
12
Stay Alert™ Feature
The Stay Alert™ Feature is designed to test a driver’s
alertness. To engage (when unit is not alarming):
• Press and hold City for 2 seconds. Display shows:
Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show
alertness, the driver must press either the Dark, City or Quiet
button within 3-5 seconds. If the button is pressed within 3-5
seconds, the cycle is repeated.
If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds, an alarm sounds
and the display shows:
• Press P/V to exit.
WARNING!!! Stay Alert™ is NOT intended as a substitute for
adequate rest. You should NOT operate a vehicle if you are
drowsy. During extended periods of vehicle operation, you
should take frequent breaks. Improper reliance on the Stay
Alert™ feature may result in vehicle damage, personal injury
or death. NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE
DROWSY.
Integrated Real Voice ®
When selected and Optional Voice Module is connected,
Real Voice
® will be used to articulate the following:
1. Band Identification
2. Safety Warning System™ messages
NOTE: In certain cases, the voice message does not
replicate the text message.
3. Feature Selection