Warning! the accessory battery tray is designed to prevent the accidental charging of non-
rechargeable batteries. never use rechargeable batteries in the radio without the accessory
battery tray.
MOUnting the Charger
You can mount the charger on any flat surface.
1.
Use the two holes at the base of the charger as a template to mark the drill holes.
2.
Using a 1/8-inch (or 3 mm) drill bit, drill two holes 1/2 inch (13mm) deep.
3.
Use the provided screws to attach the charger to the surface.
the charger must be mounted at least 2 feet (24 inches) from the compass to prevent
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magnetic interference with either device.
Charging the Battery
Your radio includes a charger and a rechargeable battery pack.
Place your radio in the charger with the display facing forward.
Make sure that the CHARGE LED on the charger turns orange.
The battery is fully charged when the LED turns green.
Cautions:
Use only the battery and charger supplied with this
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radio. Using a different charger or battery can damage
the radio and create a risk of fire or shock.
The charger is not waterproof. If the charger falls into the water, unplug it before
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attempting to remove it from the water. After you remove the charger from the
water, please contact Customer Service (see the back cover page for contact
information).
Wipe off dirt or shake water from your radio before placing in the charger if your
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radio gets dirty or wet.
Important notes on charging the battery
Charge the battery fully before using the radio.
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Don't use the charger when the ambient temperature is below 0° C (32° F) or above
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45° C (113° F).
If the radio is powered down, the battery can charge in about seven hours. (If the radio
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is powered on, the battery takes longer to charge.)
setting UP yOUr raDiO
tUrning it On
Press the POWER button for at least two seconds to turn the radio on. Press and hold it to
turn the unit off.
entering the User MMsi
When you power up your radio for the first time, it displays MMSI Not Entered and then
displays a Marine mode screen. User MMSI numbers are unique and cannot be entered
more than once. See page E-18 for general information about MMSI numbers and how to get
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