Re: nx-12 keypad query

[mezrac@xxxxxxxxx]

The pager format is just dtmf tones that the pager system can
recognize. I was just thinking that pagers are about dead so it might
make sense to add that functionality to cell phones. But it was just a
guess.


Nexus wrote:
> Many thanks. The system now rings my mobile.
>
> Out of interest, what does the pager option of the communicator feature
> do? Could it send a text message to a mobile? Or does your mobile have
> to double as a pager also?
>
> mezrac@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > Yes to both.
> >
> > You would want your phone number in phone number one assuming you don't
> > want to report anywhere else.
> >
> > If you have only an LED keypad for programming you need this kind of
> > clunky interface. The LCD explains what is happening better but the
> > keypresses are the same. Star is like an enter key but it also auto
> > increments to the next segment in that location.
> >
> > Also needed to get it to call is an account and a format. If your phone
> > can handle pager that would be ideal. Otherwise familiarize yourself
> > with what the panel does when it calls so you don't just get irritated
> > at your kids and ignore an alarm :)
> >
> > Nexus wrote:
> > > It was the star key as you suggested.
> > >
> > > One last question, do I store my mobile number in Feature 4 (phone
> > > number one)?
> > >
> > > When entering the phone number, is it necessary to press the star key
> > > after each individual number is entered?
> > >
> > >
> > > Nexus wrote:
> > > > Thanks mezrac, much appreciated.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > mezrac@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > > > > The programming uses star(*) and pound(#)
> > > > > Star for data storage and/or next segment and pound to exit back to ask
> > > > > for the next location.
> > > > >
> > > > > Apparently whoever printed the manual didn't have the fonts set
> > > > > correctly and you got a ? instead or if you are looking up the manual
> > > > > on your computer then the correct font is not installed there.
> > > > >
> > > > > Nexus wrote:
> > > > > > I'm a newb. I have the nx-12 manual. I've read it all. I have the
> > > > > > master code & program code.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I wish to use Feature 6 to dial my mobile in the event of an alarm.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > My problem is: When I get to enter/store the data via the keypad the
> > > > > > manual states I need to press the [?] key. My keypad obviously has no
> > > > > > [?] key anywhere.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > What is this [?] key?