User manual

Manual 7900 Pager
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2.1.3 Replacing the Battery
The pager will warn you when the battery is getting low (if enabled in programming
software) within the unit by displaying the battery low icon on the LCD screen described
above. The pager is powered by a single alkaline battery. Follow these directions to
replace the battery:
WARNING: Before removing the battery, make sure the pager is turned OFF.
Removing the battery while the power is ON can corrupt or delete data. If you do
not wish to use the pager for a long time, write down any important data stored in
the pager and remove the battery.
1. Turn the pager off. (see the directions on this later on in this manual)
2. Slide up the battery compartment lock on the pager case.
3. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the marked
arrow.
4. Remove the exhausted battery and replace it with a fresh AA alkaline battery.
IMPORTANT: If you replace the batteries quickly, stored messages, settings and
the time/date will be retained.
5. Re-attach the battery compartment and return the lock to its original position.
2.1.4 Turning the Pager “ON”
To turn the pager ON, follow these steps:
1. Insert the battery into the pager.
2. If the battery is already in the pager, press and the hold the Read Key for two
seconds. The pager may beep and/or vibrate depending on the current alert settings
in the pager. The LCD screen will also activate to show that it is working properly.
This initialization lasts for several seconds. After the initialization is complete, the
pager will display a start-up message for two seconds, if this has been programmed
in. After the start-up message has been displayed, you will be at the Standby
Screen. The Standby Screen shows the current date and time.
3. After a short amount of inactivity, the pagers LCD screen will turn blank, except for
a small round icon on the bottom left corner. You can return to the Standby Screen
at anytime by pressing any of the keys.
2.1.5 Turning the Pager “OFF”
1. Go to the Standby Screen.
2. Press and hold the Escape Key to display the Settings Menu.
3. Using the & Arrow Keys, scroll through the Settings Menu until
Pager Off is selected.
4. Press the Read Key to select.
5. Press the Read Key again to confirm.