– 55 –USER FUNCTIONSUSER FUNCTIONSUSER FUNCTIONSUSER FUNCTIONSSpeaker Phone FeatureIf this feature has been programmed the LYNX Touch is capable of operating as a speakerphone. During speaker phone operation the system will provide the following functions:• All function/event processing will continue to operate, but there will be noannouncements.NOTE: The system will enter the Speaker Phone mode even if an alarm or trouble is stored in the systemmemory.Do not use the speaker phone as the only telephone in your home since in some specialcases the speaker phone is not functional.The system will not enter speaker phone mode and LYNX Touch will not ring if:• The feature has not been programmed.• A report is being sent.• An audible alarm is present.• An announcement is being made or a recorded message is being played back.• A message is being recorded.• If the system is in test or sniffer mode.• AC power is not presentThe speaker phone will be aborted if:• A report must be sent.• An audible alarm or trouble has ocurred.• AC power is lost.Using the Speaker Phone FeatureWhen the LYNX Touch is operating in the Speaker Phone mode, if a zone is violated and hastriggered an entry/exit delay, the system will automatically change the touchscreen fromtelephone to security mode. This allows the user to disarm the system or take otherappropriate actions in the security mode without interrupting the telephone session. Toregain telephone keypad control you will need to reactivate the telephone keypad.