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Targus DEFCON 3 manual

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    Portable Security System User’s Guide[...]

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    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus DEFCON 3 Security System - you have selected the most advanced personal property protection available. Now your briefcase, computer, and other personal property are as safe on the road as they are in your home or office! This user’s guide provides descriptions of the DEFCON 3 features an[...]

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    Features Electronic Motion Sensor Triggers the alarm when motion is detected. You can choose from two different sensitivity settings. Level 1 - Low Motion Sensitivity (default) Level 2 - High Motion Sensitivity Alarm Volume 84dB - Low Volume 94dB - High Volume (default) Alarm Siren Choice of six different sounds Remote Control Allows easy control o[...]

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    5 Installing Batteries Figure 3. Installing Batteries in the Alarm Unit 1. Unscrew the end of the cable to detach it. 2. Remove the screw and battery cover from the back of the alarm unit. 3. Insert the batteries in place as shown in Figure 3. 4. Replace the battery cover and screw. 5. Reattach the cable. 6. The LED lights should now flash alternat[...]

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    6 Programming a New Remote Control When you need to program a new remote control for the alarm unit: 1. Remove the batteries from the alarm unit for at least 10 minutes. 2. Replace the batteries. 3. Press and hold either button on the remote control until the alarm unit beeps six times and the LED lights stop flashing. Arming and Disarming The DEFC[...]

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    7 PROGRAMMING DEFCON 3 FEATURES The DEFCON 3 has a Program Mode that enables you to tailor the alarm unit to your personal preferences through several advanced features. Accessing Program Mode 1. Make sure the alarm unit is not armed. 2. Press and hold the Program button on the remote control for three seconds, or until you hear four beeps and the [...]

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    8 Setting Motion Sensitivity The DEFCON 3 alarm unit has two sensitivity settings: Low Motion Sensitivity (Level 1): First then . This setting triggers the alarm siren when the unit has detected continuous motion for six seconds. This is the factory default. High Motion Sensitivity (Level 2): First then . This setting triggers the alarm siren after[...]

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    9 Setting Alarm Volume Your DEFCON 3 alarm unit has two volume settings: High Volume - 94 dB (Default setting) Low Volume - 84 dB 1. Access Program Mode. Alarm volume is the second feature you encounter in Program Mode. 2. To bypass the motion sensitivity feature and program the alarm volume, press and hold the Program button twice. For this featur[...]

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    10 Exiting Program Mode You may exit Program Mode at any time. To exit and save your selections, press and hold the Program button for three seconds. A special tone sounds with four rapid flashes from the left LED light . If no signal is received from the remote control for 20 seconds, the alarm unit will automatically exit Program Mode. Any change[...]

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    11 SPECIFICATIONS Power: Current Consumption (Armed/Disarmed): 0.16 - 1.6 mA Current Consumption (Tripped): 60 mA Batteries: Alarm: Three (3) AAA Alkaline 1.5 Volt Remote Control: One (1) ANSI/NEDA 1811A or equivalent Battery Life: Alarm: up to 90 days with cable secured or 3 years with cable unsecured Remote Control: 2 years Alarm Dimensions: 16 m[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING Should you encounter any difficulties in operating your DEFCON 3 Security System, review the following list of common problems and solutions. If the problem remains unresolved, please contact our technical support team. Problem Solution System does not operate Ensure batteries are properly installed in both the remote control and th[...]

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    13 TECHNICAL SUPPORT In the unlikely event that you encounter problems with your Targus DEFCON 3 Security System, please use our Web site to contact our support group through email. Web site: www.targus.com Email: TechSupport@targus.com Or, call Technical Support. Our knowledgeable staff is available to answer your technical questions Monday throug[...]

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    The Leading Global Supplier of Portable Solutions Visit our Web site at www.targus.com NEW YORK • LOS ANGELES • TORONTO • TOKYO • HONG KONG SINGAPORE • SYDNEY • LONDON • PARIS • BRUSSELS • HANNOVER Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2000 Targus Corp. 400-0005-001A[...]