Calls using a calling card or pager phone number
When using a calling card or pager system, you often need to include pauses to ensure that
enough time is allotted to dial the phone number. To get a sense for how much time may be
needed, call the preferred calling card or pager to gain an understanding of how that system
works. Often times, the calling card or pager system, may announce “enter your calling card
number followed by the pound (#) key.” Make sure to include all necessary key presses as
you enter the number. Also, while the card or pager system is talking (number of seconds),
you will need to enter pauses for that time to allow the system adequate time to accept your
telephone number.
Creating pauses
You can add pauses to your telephone number as you enter it into the FA-700 by pressing the
STAR (*) key two times, which represents a 2-second pause. If you need to enter a 6-second
pause, press the STAR (*) key six times.
Note: Always press the STAR (*) key twice (in multiples of 2) to create an effective pause;
otherwise, a single press of the STAR key will be literally translated as part of the
dialed phone number.
Calling a long distance phone number
Long distance calling: make sure you enter the phone number exactly as you would when
dialing a long distance call yourself (“1” and area code if needed). If dialing internationally,
make sure you have the correct country codes and follow proper international dialing rules.
Check with your phone company for assistance to determine the correct number.
Programming (entering a phone number)
You can program one phone number into the FA-700 (60 digits), which it uses to
communicate alarm messages.
Before you enter a phone number
• DO NOT enter phone numbers of emergency services (fire, police or ambulance).
• DO NOT forget the area code and then enter the phone number exactly as you would when
making a personal phone call.
• Long distance dialing: enter “1,” the area code if required, and then the phone number.
It is critical that you run a system test to validate the call-to number. For proper testing, it is
recommended that a person at the call-to location confirms receiving the call.
Note: You cannot enter a phone number when the FA-700 is running only on battery power.
Entering a phone number
Note: The phone number is stored in non-volatile memory (permanently stored in the FA-
700 regardless of power failures or long-term storage).
To enter the phone number into the FA-700, do the following:
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