Users Manual

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CAUTION
When sending a drobose call, do NOT press the DISTRESS button. Doing so may cause a
false distress alert.
(Drobose calls can be sent via [Call] button displayed on the screen.)
A distress acknowledgement or a distress relay call can be transmitted from a received
distress message stored in the log, but when sending such a kind of call, follow the
instructions of the ship's captain or officer in charge.
Close the water-resistant cap of the waterproof type handset box after use and keep the
handsets indoors.
Rain and sea breeze could cause connector malfunction.
The thermal head of the printer (option) may be very hot after printing. Do not touch it.
Perform paper replacement and head cleaning only after waiting for the head to
completely cool.
Do not put your finger etc. because there is a cutter blade at the paper discharge port
when using printer (option). Also, do not touch the blade of the cutter when opening the
paper cover.
The printing paper used in this printer (option) is a heat sensitive paper. Take the
following precautions when using this paper.
· Store the paper away from heat, humidity, or heat sources.
· Do not rub the paper with any hard objects.
· Do not place the paper near organic solvents.
· Do not allow the paper to come in contact with polyvinyl chloride film, erasers, or
adhesive tape for long periods of time.
· Keep away the paper from freshly copied diazo type or wet process copy paper.
Always set the expanded MMSI in the bridge of the vessel to zero (0). If setting to
another value other than zero, DSC calls may not be received.
Do not use a sharp object for touch panel operation.
Otherwise, the screen may be damaged.
Keep away at least 0.6 meters from the VHF antenna to avoid radio frequency radiation
hazard.