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Portable Security System
User’s Guide
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Targus DEFCON 3 Security System - you have selected the most advanced personal property protection available. Now your briefcase, computer, and other personal property are as safe on the road as they are in your home or office! This user’s guide provides descriptions of the DEFCON 3 features and functions, and gives instructions for installing the batteries, activating, programming, arming, disarming, and deactivating the DEFCON 3 alarm unit.
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Features Electronic Motion Sensor Triggers the alarm when motion is detected. You can choose from two different sensitivity settings. Level 1 - Low Motion Sensitivity (default) Level 2 - High Motion Sensitivity Alarm Volume 84dB - Low Volume 94dB - High Volume (default) Alarm Siren Choice of six different sounds Remote Control Allows easy control of all features and functions of your alarm unit from up to 40 feet away. Panic Alarm/Locator Sounds an immediate alarm siren for personal protection
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Installing Batteries Figure 3. Installing Batteries in the Alarm Unit 1. Unscrew the end of the cable to detach it. 2. Remove the screw and battery cover from the back of the alarm unit. 3. Insert the batteries in place as shown in Figure 3. 4. Replace the battery cover and screw. 5. Reattach the cable. 6. The LED lights should now flash alternately. This means your alarm unit is waiting for a signal from your remote control. (A battery is already installed in the remote control.) See Table B
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Programming a New Remote Control When you need to program a new remote control for the alarm unit: 1. Remove the batteries from the alarm unit for at least 10 minutes. 2. Replace the batteries. 3. Press and hold either button on the remote control until the alarm unit beeps six times and the LED lights stop flashing. Arming and Disarming The DEFCON 3 alarm unit is easily armed. Simply press and hold the Arm/Disarm button on the remote control once. You will hear one chirp, and the left LED ligh
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PROGRAMMING DEFCON 3 FEATURES The DEFCON 3 has a Program Mode that enables you to tailor the alarm unit to your personal preferences through several advanced features. Accessing Program Mode 1. Make sure the alarm unit is not armed. 2. Press and hold the Program button on the remote control for three seconds, or until you hear four beeps and the right LED light glows red: First then . You are now in Program Mode. If the alarm does not receive a signal from the remote control for
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Setting Motion Sensitivity The DEFCON 3 alarm unit has two sensitivity settings: Low Motion Sensitivity (Level 1): First then . This setting triggers the alarm siren when the unit has detected continuous motion for six seconds. This is the factory default. High Motion Sensitivity (Level 2): First then . This setting triggers the alarm siren after just two seconds of continuous excessive motion. NOTE: This alarm is not designed for use in moving vehicles such as buses, automobiles, trains, or air
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Setting Alarm Volume Your DEFCON 3 alarm unit has two volume settings: High Volume - 94 dB (Default setting) Low Volume - 84 dB 1. Access Program Mode. Alarm volume is the second feature you encounter in Program Mode. 2. To bypass the motion sensitivity feature and program the alarm volume, press and hold the Program button twice. For this feature, the right LED light is on, and the left LED light flashes slowly and continuously . 3. Press and hold the Arm/Disarm button to cycle between
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Exiting Program Mode You may exit Program Mode at any time. To exit and save your selections, press and hold the Program button for three seconds. A special tone sounds with four rapid flashes from the left LED light . If no signal is received from the remote control for 20 seconds, the alarm unit will automatically exit Program Mode. Any changes made before exiting Program Mode will be saved. Alarm Unit Low Battery Warning Your DEFCON 3 Security System warns you when it detects a low b
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SPECIFICATIONS Power: Current Consumption (Armed/Disarmed): 0.16 - 1.6 mA Current Consumption (Tripped): 60 mA Batteries: Alarm: Three (3) AAA Alkaline 1.5 Volt Remote Control: One (1) ANSI/NEDA 1811A or equivalent Battery Life: Alarm: up to 90 days with cable secured or 3 years with cable unsecured Remote Control: 2 years Alarm Dimensions: 16 mm (.63 inches) thick 87 mm (3.45 inches) long 53.5 mm (2.1 inches) wide Cable Dimensions: 1.6 mm (.06 inches) thick 154 mm (6 inches) long Alarm Characte
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TROUBLESHOOTING Should you encounter any difficulties in operating your DEFCON 3 Security System, review the following list of common problems and solutions. If the problem remains unresolved, please contact our technical support team. Problem Solution System does not operate Ensure batteries are properly installed in both the remote control and the alarm unit; battery cover screw is in place; cable is inserted completely; check/replace batteries. Frequent false alarms Motion sensitivity may be
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT In the unlikely event that you encounter problems with your Targus DEFCON 3 Security System, please use our Web site to contact our support group through email. Web site: www.targus.com Email: TechSupport@targus.com Or, call Technical Support. Our knowledgeable staff is available to answer your technical questions Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. Eastern time. Telephone: (800) 283-6325 (Toll Free) WARRANTY Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in
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