User manual UNIDEN ATLANTIS-BK

[. . . ] LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the Owner's Manual you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original packaging). The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product. Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it. [. . . ] Remove the backing from the spacer and attach it to the upper part of the beltclip. Do not operate your ATLANTIS radio when using the optional Speaker/Microphone unless the spacer is properly affixed behind the beltclip. In order to reduce the likelihood of excessive radio frequency exposure, the spacer is provided for you to increase the distance between the radio antenna and the human body when operating the radio while attached to your belt. Additional steps should be taken to maintain a separation distance of at least 1 inch between the antenna and the human body. 8 Atlantis_OM. qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 13 Charging the Battery Pack Your marine radio is powered by a specially designed NiMH battery pack or an Alkaline battery pack. (Alkaline batteries are not included. ) Before operating the ATLANTIS, charge the NiMH battery pack for 15 hours without interruption the first time. Place the ATLANTIS in the cradle holder. You can monitor incoming calls while the ATLANTIS is in the cradle holder. Periodically, the NiMH battery should be fully drained prior to recharging. 9 Atlantis_OM. qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 14 Operation When you press any key (except PTT), a short tone sounds. When you turn on your ATLANTIS, it is automatically tuned to channel 16, the United States Coast Guard frequency for distress, safety, and calling. See the foldout in the front of the operating guide for button, knob, and key positions. At anytime you may press and hold the 16/9/Tri button for 2 seconds to return to the previous Triple Watch mode. 12 Atlantis_OM. qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 17 Monitoring Weather Channels The ATLANTIS has 10 preprogrammed weather channel frequencies, represented by 1 through 10. To change the channel continuously, press and hold the v or w arrow button for more than 1 second. 13 Atlantis_OM. qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 18 Weather Alert Weather Alert allows your ATLANTIS to function as a severe weather radio. If NOAA issues a severe weather warning while the Weather Alert is turned on, the ATLANTIS sounds an alert tone. WX, ALERT, and the channel number blink to receive the emergency weather broadcast. When Weather Alert is activated, the highest priority is given to this function. If the unit is in scan, Triple Watch, or any other marine channels, it checks for the weather alert signals every 7 seconds and switches to the Weather Channel automatically. *NOTE: Be sure the volume is set to a high level when using the Weather Alert mode. This will insure that you will hear the Alert tone even in a noisy environment. 14 Atlantis_OM. qxd 06/08/2001 4:51 PM Page 19 USA, International and Canada Channels 1. The ATLANTIS is initially set for USA marine channels When you turn on your radio. To receive and transmit on international marine channels, press U/I/C. To receive and transmit on Canadian marine channels, press U/I/C again. The radio will keep the last mode setting that was selected when turned back on. For USA, international and Canadian marine channels and functions, refer to the tables starting on page 20. [. . . ] This design was tested and found to be compliant to the strict requirements established by the FCC. Do not attempt to activate the transmitter from this position unless you have installed the proper Uniden speaker/microphone accessory. WARNING: It is up to the user to properly operate this radio transmitter to insure safe operation. Please adhere to the following: Ú Never allow children to operate the radio without adult supervision and the knowledge of the following safety guidelines. [. . . ]