ADT Ademco Vista 10P User manual

Ademco Vista 10P Quick Guide
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Ademco Vista 10P Quick Guide
For a detailed review of the entire system, please view the Ademco Vista 10P manual.
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Arm &
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System
Battery Bypass
Protected
Areas
Date &
Time
Settings
Chimes &
Beeps
Reset Security
Codes
Trouble
Conditions
Volume
Arm and Disarm
Arm:
To arm in STAY mode when you are not leaving the premises, enter your [security code] + [STAY].
To arm in AWAY mode when you are leaving the premises, enter your [security code] + [AWAY].
To arm in MAX when there is no entry delay, enter your [security code] + [MAX].
Disarm:
To disarm, enter your [security code] + [OFF].
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Battery
The Ademco Vista 10P operates on a UB 1270 battery.
Loss of AC power and use of backup battery power is indicated by NO AC.
A low battery condition is indicated by BAT.
For instructions on replacing your battery, please go to the Battery Replacement Page for this
battery.
Bypass Protected Areas
Bypassing a zone allows you to arm your system with certain protected areas intentionally unarmed or to
access a protected area when the system is armed.
To bypass a zone, enter your [security code] + [BYPASS] + [2 digit zone number].
To unbypass a zone, disarm the system.
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Change Date and Time
To change date and time settings, enter your [security code] + [#] + [6] + [3].
Wait until time/date are displayed, then press [*] to move the cursor ahead and [#] to move back.
Enter the 2-digit hour and minute settings, i.e., [06] and [17] for 6:17.
Press [1] for PM or [2] for AM.
Continue to enter 2-digit year, month, and day settings, i.e., [15], [08], and [23] for August 23, 2015.
To exit, press [*] when the cursor is on the last digit.
Chimes and Beeps
When your system is in chime mode, a chime alert will sound three tones whenever a protected
door/window is opened.
To turn chime mode on and off, enter your [security code] + [CHIME].
For more information on this topic please visit the complete Ademco Vista 10P manual.
Reset
To clear the display after an alarm event, enter your [security code] + [OFF] sequence twice to clear the

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alarm event history.
Security Codes
Your system allows additional security codes for use by other users, however only the Master user can
assign user codes to users.
To add a user code, enter your [Master code] + [8] + [new user number] + [ 4-digit new user’s code].
To delete a user code, enter your [Master code] + [8] + [user number]. Wait approximately three
seconds for the keypad to verify.
To assign an authority level, enter your [Master/Part. Prog code] + [8] + [user number] + [#] + [1] +
[authority level].
Authority levels define the system functions a particular user can or cannot perform. Some user levels
have been pre-programmed:
Title Explanation Authority
Level
Master Can perform all functions and assign codes. Can be changed by entering: [Master
Code] + [8] + [02] + [new master code] + [new master code again] N/A
Standard Can only perform security function in assigned partitions. 0
Arm
Only Can only arm the system. 1
Guest Can arm the system in assigned partitions, but cannot disarm the system unless the
system was armed with this code. Perfect for babysitters, cleaners, etc. 2
Duress Intended for use for when you are forced to arm or disarm the system against your
will. 3
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Trouble Conditions
Trouble conditions are indicated by the word CHECK and continual beeping from the touchpad. Any key
will silence the beeping. A display of CHECK + zone no. may indicate that a problem requires your
attention. Check the specified zone area, close any open doors or windows and enter your security code
and press [OFF]. If your system includes wireless sensors, the CHECK condition may be caused by some
change in the environment of the protected area.
To silence trouble beeps, press any key or enter your security code and press [OFF].
For a complete list of Trouble Conditions, please refer to the Safewatch and Ademco Systems

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The volume on the Ademco Vista 10P is not adjustable.
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