Keypad/Lcd Illumination - Yaesu VX-5R Operating Manual

Operation
Your VX-5R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The
red illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with minimal
degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are provided:
Mode:
Mode:
Mode: Pressing the LAMP switch momentarily "Toggles" the lamp on and
Here is the procedure for setting up the Lamp mode:
You first need to enter the "Set" (menu) mode. Press the [ F/W ] key, then immediately
press the [ BAND ( SET ) AR ] key (just below the [ F/W ] key) to activate the Set mode.
Now rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #25 ("
Press the [ BAND ( SET ) AR ] key to enable modification of the current setting.
Next, rotate the DIAL to select one of the three modes described above.
When you have made your choice, press the PTT key to save the new setting for Menu
Item #25. The transceiver will now return to normal operation.
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vation of the lamp only when you press the LAMP switch.
If you press and hold in the LAMP key for one second, the lamp will remain
illuminated until you press the LAMP switch once more (no time limit).
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Pressing any key causes the lamp to provide illumination for 5 sec-
onds, after which the lamp will automatically shut off.
Pressing the LAMP switch momentarily causes the lamp to provide
illumination for 5 seconds, after which the lamp will automatically
shut off.
off. The lamp will stay illuminated until you press the LAMP switch
once more.
mode provides the greatest battery conservation, as it allows acti-
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