D i r e c t m o d e
12. Direct mode
Basics
In the direct mode, the pager operates without the network, so that the
devices communicate directly with each other. The direct mode enables
communications outside the network coverage area. For details and
availability, contact your service provider.
When the direct mode is active, only those functions that do not require the
use of the network can be used. To use functions that require the use of the
network, activate the network mode, and return to the network coverage
area.
The pager supports status, text and callout messages in the direct mode, see
Callout messaging on page 30, Status messaging on page 36 and Text
messaging on page 39.
To receive messages in the direct mode, the user must be in the coverage
area of the transmitting device. For communication to be efficient, all the
users should be within each other's radio coverage areas.
Start direct mode communication
Activate direct mode
To activate the direct mode, select
. To return to the network mode, select
Your organisation predefines the channel that is selected when switching to
direct mode.
When the pager operates in the direct mode,
is shown in the
idle screen.
The signal strength indicator indicates the signal strength of the device you
are receiving communication from. The longer the bar, the stronger the
signal and better the connection.
If a compatible direct mode repeater device is available,
displayed in the idle mode, and
the signal strength indicator
indicates the
signal strength of the repeater.
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