AOR AR8000 Operating Manual page 22

and the legend "SET P.WORD" is displayed on the first line of the LCD.
If the numbers "0000" are displayed then no password is set and all memory
banks are accessible. If "****" is displayed then the password is set and only
the upper case banks may be accessed. To access the password protected
banks, press [FUNC] [.] followed by your four digit password then [ENT].
To change the password press [FUNC] [.] followed by your current password
then [ENT]. Next press [FUNC] [.] followed by your new password then [ENT].
Switch the set Off/On and the new password will be in effect.
Note: Ensure that you are not in a password protected bank when you switch
the set Off or the password protection will be partially defeated. Make a careful
note of your password or you may find yourself locked out !!
Should you become locked out, you may reset the microprocessor by holding
the [CLEAR] key while powering up the receiver. Your memory bank and
search bank data will remain intact but any linked banks, frequency pass data
etc will be lost.
[LOCAL] [CONF] LOCAL-REMOTE /
Configuration new user - expert
While the AR8000 is under computer control via the remote RS232C
connector, pressing the [LOCAL] key temporarily shifts the data input from the
computer keyboard back to the AR8000 numeric keypad. Any input from the
remote RS232C connector will revert operation back to the computer.
If the sequence [FUNC] [LOCAL] is keyed the configuration menu is accessed
and display legend "INITIAL SET" appears on the LCD.
The three main options are:
BEEP ON/OFF
Keypad "beep" and "boop" confirmation tones. These tones may be selected
or deselected by use of the UP/DOWN keys and [DIAL].
FUNC / 2ndF
This affects the way in which the FUNCTION (shift) operates to suit the
operators (your) preferences.
When in 2ndF setting, the side panel [FUNC] key need only be momentarily
pressed then released before the pressing a second keypad option. A
continually flashing highlight cursor "F" indicates FUNCTION selection.
When in FUNC setting, the side panel [FUNC] key must be pressed and held
while a second keypad option is pressed. The flashing highlight cursor "F"
indicates FUNCTION selection.
The default setting is "2ndF".