Device Selection Tabs; Option Buttons And Checkboxes; Drop-Down Lists - Federal Signal Corporation SmartSiren Platinum Series Software Manual

Exploring the Interface

Device Selection Tabs

To select a pane in background, click the Device Selection Tab on the top of the pane. The tab
of an active pane is lighter than the others. In addition, in Windows XP the tab is topped with an
orange bar
To help you find what you need, devices and their functions are grouped by similarity. For
example, in the SignalMaster Pane lightbar types, SAE and non-SAE warn patterns, and
speed and dimming options are grouped within boxes. A gap also separates Front and Rear
SignalMaster types.
In general, the direction in which you select items is from devices on the right of the pane to
functions on the left. Options that are dimmed and disabled become available as you select the
devices that use them.
In some panes a device or option is unavailable because it is already assigned. To prevent
duplication, for example, a siren tone that is assigned to a button in the Siren Pane remains
unavailable until you reassign it to a new button.

Option Buttons and Checkboxes

Most devices and functions are selected by clicking the empty option button or checkbox next
to them to insert a dot or a checkmark. To de-select them, click the selected option button or
checkbox to clear it.

Drop-Down Lists

Drop down lists are for functions that have many choices, such as flash patterns and timer
settings. To select a function from a drop-down list, click the arrow next to the list box and move
your cursor over a function in the drop-down list to highlight it. The box displays your selection.
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