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The optional virtual keypad allows you to control the security system 
from any touch-tone telephone, whether you are at home or across 
the country. You can check the system’s status while on vacation, or \
trigger an emergency alarm from your bedroom. The virtual keypad  
is also a helpful feature for visually impaired users who may have  
difficulty using a traditional keypad.
The Smart•Key Wireless Remote is a small remote-control device  
that allows you to turn the system on and off remotely. It...

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This device detects carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas. 
Improperly maintained appliances such as hot water heaters can 
produce carbon monoxide.
If your telephone line is cut, the optional Line Cut feature notifies yo\
u. 
If the alarm system is on, the siren sounds. If the system is turned off\
, 
the keypad beeps and displays a trouble message. 
Because a line cut results in a loss of telephone service, this event is\
 
not reported to an ADT Customer Monitoring Center.
Line Cut
Carbon...

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7
The Parts of the Keypad
READY light
Lights when the system 
is ready to turn on
ON light
Lights when the 
 
system 
is on
EMERGENCY FIRE key
Press in case of fire
Call 911 first, if possible
EMERGENCY MEDICAL key
Press in case of a medical emergency
Call 911 first, if possible
EMERGENCY POLICE key
Press in case of a crime in progress
Call 911 first, if possible
CANCEL key
Press, then enter your keypad code to turn off an accidental alarm
OPTIONS key
Allows
 
INSTANT keyInstructs system to sound an...

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8
The Parts of the Keypad, cont’d.
ON light
Lights when the 
 
system 
is on
EMERGENCY FIRE key
Press in case of fire
Call 911 first, if possible
EMERGENCY MEDICAL key
Press in case of a medical emergency
Call 911 first, if possible
EMERGENCY POLICE key
Press in case of a crime in progress
Call 911 first, if possible
CANCEL key
Press, then enter your keypad code to turn off an accidental alarm
OPTIONS key
Allows you to test, customize and get information about the system
INSTANT keyInstructs system to...

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Status Display (Standard Keypad)
The following diagram illustrates the functions of each of the keypad’\
s lights:
Message Window (Premium Keypad)
The premium keypad communicates with you by lighting the appropriate words and phrases i\
n the message 
window. The words that compose the message may appear on different lines\
, or be separated by other words. 
For example, if you were to change your keypad code, you would see the f\
ollowing message in the window: 
The words ENTER and NEW CODE are lit....

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Emergency Keys
If you are home when a police, medical or fire emergency arises, you can alert an ADT Cust\
omer Monitoring Center 
of your situation with the single press of an emergency key. The system \
does not need to be on. (Not all emergency 
buttons are available to all commercial customers.)  
Call 911 First
If your community provides 911 emergency service and you are able to rea\
ch a telephone during the emergency, 
ADT recommends that you call 911 before pressing the emergency key. This\...

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Using the Keypad 
The ADT security system in your home may have a Standard keypad or a Premium key\
pad. Both types of keypads 
can be used to turn the system on or off, or to test or customize it. Fo\
r some procedures, the keypads’ commands 
are slightly different. In those cases, this manual contains two sets of\
 instructions, like those shown below. If you are 
using a Standard keypad, follow the instructions on the left. If you are\
 using a Premium keypad, follow the instructions 
on the right.
If...

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Keypad Codes
When the system is installed, you select a three- or four-digit code num\
ber that you will use to arm and disarm the  
system. This is your keypad code. 
You can also create a separate keypad code for anyone who needs access t\
o your home (see page 23 for more  
information). You can change your keypad code and add or delete additio\
nal codes whenever you like, using  
the keypad.
If you have questions about programming, using or changing your keypad c\
ode, you can contact ADT’s Customer...

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Turning the System On 
The Four “On” Modes 
You can arm the ADT security system using four different modes: 
1.  Normal mode
2.  Motion Off mode
3.  Motion Off/Instant mode
4.  Instant mode
The illustration below helps you choose which mode to use. 
13
If
Someone might walk in front  
of the motion detector
And
Someone might open a  
protected door
Press the  
ON key
Everyone is leaving  
the house
Someone (it could be a pet) 
is staying at home
If
Someone might walk in front  
of the motion detector...

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Turning the System On in Normal Mode 
1.  Close all of the doors and windows, and make sure that the  
message window reads READY or the READY light is lit (if not,  
see page 16). 
2.  Press the ON key.
     The ON light begins to blink, telling you that the system is on and 
that the exit delay has begun. The Premium keypad displays the 
number of seconds left in the exit delay. 
3.   Exit promptly. You must leave the building before the delay ends. 
See page 12 to reference the exit delay time...
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