Operation Manual

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL24

KEYPAD/LCD ILLUMINATION

Your VX-7R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The

red illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with minimal

degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are provided:

KEYKEY

KEY Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD for 5 seconds when any key

pressed.

CONTINUECONTINUE

CONTINUE Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD continuously.

OFFOFF

OFF Mode: Disables the Keypad/LCD lamp.

Here is the procedure for setting up the Lamp mode:

1. Press the key, then press the key to enter the

Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item labeled (

Dis-Dis-

Dis-

play Setup #5: LAMP MODEplay Setup #5: LAMP MODE

play Setup #5: LAMP MODE).

3. Press the or key to select one of the three modes described above.

4. When you have made your choice, press the PTT key to save the new setting and

return to normal operation.

DISABLING THE KEYPAD BEEPER

If the keypad’s Beeper creates an inconvenience (particularly when operating in a quiet

room), it may easily be disabled.

1. Press key, then press the key to enter the Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item labeled (

BasicBasic

Basic

Setup #9: KEY BEEPSetup #9: KEY BEEP

Setup #9: KEY BEEP).

3. Press the or key to change the setting from ON

to OFF.

4. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting and

exit to normal operation.

5. If you wish to re-enable the Beeper, just repeat the above procedure, pressing the

or key to select ON in step “3” above.

OPERATION