Copyright © 2018 Nortek Security & Control LLC.4System IconsThe status bar that appears on the top of the Home screen and on most system menus reveals a variety of icons providing system information andaccess to different functions.Table 1-1 System IconsyBurglary ProtectionTo detect an intrusion, ensure the GC3 Panel is in the System Ready to Arm state (see "Bypass Sensors" on page 5). Then, arm the system.Arm the System (Stay Mode)Apply this mode when people and/or pets will be staying inside. Typically, this mode arms the premises' perimeter zones (for example, doors andwindows) and leaves the interior zones (for example, motion detectors) disarmed.To arm the system:1 2 3IMPORTANT: Consult your installer to determine if the Quick Exit feature is enabled on your system. When Quick Exit is allowed andthe system is armed in Stay Mode, you have the option of tapping the Quick Exit button on the System Armed screen to start the ExitDelay countdown. This gives you time to exit the premises without having to disarm the system. At the end of the countdown, the systemautomatically re-arms itself in Stay Mode.Tap Arm Stay. The system announces,“Arming Stay.”During the countdown, you have the option totap Silence which will extend the length of thetimer and silence the audible countdown.After the countdown expires, the system isarmed. The system announces, “SystemArmed Stay.”