Vehicle Battery Saver Mode; Pulse Protection - Whistler 1740 Owner's Manual

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OPERATION

Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off
your detector within 6 hours if you forget to turn it off. The
timer is reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged or
any button is pressed before the 6 hours have expired. The
detector will alert you with an audible and visual warning
before it shuts off. Display shows:
During this warning you can momentarily reset the unit by
pressing any button. This will reset the timer.
If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press the
Power button to turn the unit back on. You can manually
engage the Vehicle Battery Saver Mode by pressing and
holding the City button until one beep is heard.
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RADAR ALERTS
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts
When X, K or Ka is detected the band ID and signal
strength is displayed. The audio alert is continuous and
has a geiger counter-like pattern. The faster the beep the
closer or stronger the radar source. Example:
I = weak signal, III = strong signal

Pulse Protection

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When a pulse type signal (instant on strong signal) is
detected an urgent 3 second audio warning is sounded
and the display shows:
After 3 seconds standard alert pattern continues.
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