Section 3. Operation
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“Programming System Parameters” in Section 5 for complete details. The encoder is shipped
with the Autopage function off to allow the operator to review the pager number in the
display before sending the page. If the chosen format allows a message to be sent, Autopage
shows a message prompt. Once the message is entered, it is necessary to depress the PAGE
key; Autopage will not activate during message entry. This allows the operator to verify
correct entry.
Autoscroll
Once a pager number or message has been entered and Autopage activated or the PAGE key
depressed, Autoscroll will redisplay the entry before starting the next sequence. Autoscroll
shows the leading digits and the full pager capcode number with straps and function digits. It
may be useful for verifying long pager numbers and messages, or to see the strapped digits
which are not normally displayed. Autoscroll is programmed in the SYStEM programming by
selecting SCrL; 0 = Autoscroll OFF, 1 = Autoscroll ON. See “Programming System
Parameters” in Section 5 for complete details.
Because Autoscroll can be time consuming, it is not normally used. It should also be noted
that code substitutions may be made to pager numbers and messages between the time they
are entered and the time they are Autoscrolled.
Strapped Digits
Some formats require rather long pager numbers and their input can be tedious and repetitive.
To alleviate this problem, many formats allow a portion of the pager capcode number to be
programmed into the unit. This does limit the maximum call capacity of that format, but it
also reduces the number of keystrokes necessary to enter a page.
When digit strapping is used, it is always the higher order digits which are strapped and they
must be consecutive. For example, a Five-Tone pager number could not be strapped as 12x3x
where x would be the pager number to input, but 123xx would be acceptable. Formats using
service block or battery saving digits require these digits to be entered before the address
digits. This feature allows these digits, which may be the same for an entire group of pagers,
to be strapped.
During normal use the strapped digits are not seen and do not affect the display except to
reduce the number of digits that must be entered. If the user wants to see the strapped digits
before paging, the Autoscroll option may be used.
Keypad Stack Entry
A limited number of pager capcode numbers may be entered into a temporary “stack” in the
encoder memory and then all sent out consecutively in single transmission. This feature is
referred to as a keypad stack. To put a pager number into the keypad stack, enter the format
selection and pager number as usual, then depress the ENTER key instead of PAGE. The
display briefly flashes the message “StAC” to indicate that the encoder has accepted the entry
into its memory. Another format selection and pager number can then be entered. This next
entry may be followed by another depression of the ENTER key, or by the PAGE key. As
