Dim/Dark Mode; Stay Alert - Whistler 1580 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Dim/Dark Mode

Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.
• Press (Power) once to reduce illumination to a Dim
setting. Display reads:
DIM
• Pressing a second time reduces illumination to a dim-
mer setting. Display reads:
DARK
Dim or dark can be engaged during an alert. In Dark Mode,
the display goes dark for as long as a signal is being de-
tected and for 20 seconds after, then the display returns to
the dimmer setting.
• Pressing a third time restores full illumination to the display.
NOTE: Pressing the for 2 seconds turns off the detector.
Stay Alert Feature
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a driver's alert-
ness. To engage (when unit is not alarming):
• Press and hold (City) for 2 seconds. Display reads:
RU ALERT
Within 30-60 seconds two beeps are sounded; to show alert-
ness, the driver must press the (Volume), (City) or
(Mute) button within 3-5 seconds. If the button is pressed
within 3-5 seconds, the cycle is repeated.
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