Dim/Dark Modes; Integrated Real Voice ® (558Ru Only); Vehicle Battery Saver Mode; Teach/Tutorial Mode - Whistler 438Ru Owner's Manual

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OPERATION

Dim/Dark Modes

Dim/Dark Mode reduces the illumination of the display.
• Briefly press and release the Dark button to reduce
illumination to a Dim setting.
• Briefly press and release the Dark button a second time
engages Dark Mode. In Dark Mode, the display goes dark
for as long as a signal is being detected and for 20
seconds after, then the display returns to the dim setting.
Dim Modes can be engaged during an alert.
• Briefly press and release the Dark button a third time to
restore full illumination to the display.
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Integrated Real Voice
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Real Voice will be used to articulate the following:
1. Band Identification
2. Feature Selection
Multilingual voice options are available.
Option Voice Type
L- RUS Russian
L- UKR Ukrainian
L- KAZ Kazakhstan
L- ENG English
See Option Select Mode for selecting the different voices.
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OPERATION

Vehicle Battery Saver Mode

The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically shuts off the detector
after 3 hours if the unit has constant power.
The timer is reset:
1. Each time the detector is turned off
2. The power cord is disconnected or power is removed
to the unit.
3. Any button is pressed before the timer has expired.
The detector will alert you with an audible and visual
warning before it shuts off.
During this warning you can reset the timer by pressing any
button. If the unit has automatically turned itself off, press
the Power button to turn the unit back on.
Refer to "Option Select Mode" for instructions for changing
the battery saver mode option.

Teach/Tutorial Mode

Provides simulated alerts for each type of signal.
• Press City and Quiet simultaneously and release.
Display shows:
• Press Dark to cancel.
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