commtech wireless Mercury 8-Line User Manual

Mercury 8-Line

User Manual

(Manual Revision 4.10)

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interference. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause interference harmful to radio communications. On the base of the
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Table of Contents

1. ABOUT THE 8-LINE MERCURY ........................................................................................................ 4

1.1 Features ......................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 About This Handbook .................................................................................................................. 4

2. THE MERCURY 8-LINE PAGER ........................................................................................................ 5

2.1 Getting Started .............................................................................................................................. 5

2.1.1 Case Layout ......................................................................................................................... 5

2.1.2 LCD Screen ......................................................................................................................... 5

3. MERCURY 8-LINE PAGER OPERATION ........................................................................................ 6

3.1 Functions ....................................................................................................................................... 6

3.1.1 Turning the Pager “ON” ...................................................................................................... 6

3.1.2 Reading a New Message ..................................................................................................... 6

3.1.3 Deleting Individual Messages ............................................................................................. 6

3.1.4 Deleting All Messages ........................................................................................................ 7

3.1.5 Protecting a Message ........................................................................................................... 7

3.1.6 Un-protecting a Message ..................................................................................................... 7

3.1.7 Turning the Pager “OFF” .................................................................................................... 8

3.1.8 Audio or Vibration Alert (Vibration mode for discreet alerts) ............................................ 8

3.1.9 Back-light (for viewing at Night) ................................................................ ........................ 8

3.1.10 Setting the Alarm ................................................................................................................ 8

3.1.11 Adjusting the Time and Date ............................................................................................... 9

3.1.12 To change the LCD level................................................................ ................................ ..... 9

4. APPENDIX ................................................................................................ ............................................. 10

4.1 Precautions ................................................................................................................................ .. 10

4.2 Further Help and Support ......................................................................................................... 10

4.3 Specifications............................................................................................................................... 11

Electrical Specification ................................................................................................................. 11

Technical Specification ................................................................................................................ 11

Mechanical Specification ............................................................................................................. 11

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1. ABOUT THE 8-LINE MERCURY

1.1 Features

“The Perfect partner for professionals on the move.” The Commtech “Mercury 8-Line”
Pager is in a class of its own. Specifically designed for on site paging applications, it‟s
the perfect partner for professionals on the move.

Reliability

Reliability is one of the key factors when considering a pager. Not only does this
determine how reliably the pager receives the message but it also determines the expected
life span of the pager. That‟s why the Mercury 8-Line is backed by a full 12 month
warranty.

Ease of Use

Plain and simple. That was the specification for the design of the „user interface‟.
The Mercury 8-Line will make all your wishes come true. Boasting simple delete, delete

all and message reading facilities. It is also possible to change alert melodies, vibration
and even the screen contrast if you wish.

Availability
Do you need a UHF pager on 450Mhz? The Commtech Mercury 8-Line can help. The 8-

Line Mercury pager is synthesized meaning that the majority of the worlds frequencies
can be programmed into the pager.

1.2 About This Handbook

This handbook is designed to assist users with the Mercury 8-Line Pager.
This handbook is set out in a series of easy to follow step by step instructions followed by

a checklist to confirm the steps as outlined. Following the steps and checklists correctly
will ensure that there will be no problems when using the Mercury 8-Line Pager.

 NOTE: A note preceded with this symbol indicates secondary information

pertaining to the topic under discussion.

 IMPORTANT: A Right-pointing arrow followed by text in this manner presents

important information.

▲ WARNING: Warnings like this alert you to the fact that you might damage your

equipment or lose data if you don't follow instructions carefully.