Icom FP-561 Marine Radio User Manual


 
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SAFETY NOTICES
Each of the following caution notices indicates that neglecting the suggested procedure
or practice may result in personal injury or property damage.
Data card handling precautions:
¡ Do not put data cards into such a pocket or poly bag that
is electrically charged.
¡ Do not leave data cards in an area exposed to direct sun-
light or seawater.
¡ Be careful to prevent dust or dirt from entering the con-
nector of data cards (keep the card slot free of dirt).
¡ Do not bend data cards or put a heavy object on them.
¡ Do not throw or drop data cards.
¡ Be sure to power off the product before inserting or
removing a data card to or from the card slot.
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CAUTION
Other precautions
¡ Do not install the product close to speakers, power trans-
formers or other equipment that produces a magnetic
eld.
¡ When starting the engine of the ship involves a rapid fall
in supply voltage to the product, be sure to start the
engine before powering on the product.
¡ Avoid using organic solvents such as thinner or benzene
to clean the product.
These solvents will cause damage to the product sur-
face.
To clan the product or antenna, wipe it using a soft cloth
damped with a water-diluted detergent.
¡ The product contains a lithium battery (having a life of
approx. ve years) which retains GPS positioning data.
If this backup battery is completely dead, the GPS
almanac data is lost and it will take a long time to acquire
navigational satellites. Registered navigational marks
and routes are also lost.
If these symptoms appear, contact your dealer or our
local sales ofce.
¡ The LCD is of high-density type having an effective pixel
percentage of at least 99.99%; it may have an ineffective
pixel or always active pixel percentage of max. 0.01%
under normal conditions.
¡ The LCD is a consumable component and has a life
expectancy of approx. 10,000 operation hours. When
the service life expires, the LCD screen will darken, ick-
er or provide no display.
At the rst sign of these symptoms, the LCD should be
replaced. Consult your dealer or our service personnel.