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USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL
To Detach the Front Panel
1. Press the open button (OPEN) and the
front panel will release on the left side.
2. Remove the front panel by pulling
outwards.
3. For safekeeping, store the front panel
in the supplied protective case
immediately after removal.
Protective Case
Front Panel
Front Panel
Open
To Install the Front Panel
1. Carefully open the front panel’s
protective case. Insert the right of the
front panel into the radio body. Then
press the left side into place. You will
hear a click when it is in position.
2. If the panel is not properly in place,
some or all functions will not operate
and the LCD display will be either
partially or completely dead. Remove
and reinstall the front panel if this
occurs (see instructions on Detaching
the Front Panel).
Precautions When Handling
1. Do not drop the front panel.
2. Do not put pressure on the LCD display
or control buttons when detaching or
reinstalling the front panel.
3. Do not touch the contacts on either
the back of the front panel or on the
face of the of the radio body.
4. If any dirt or foreign substance
accumulates on the contacts, it can
be removed with a clean and dry cloth.
5. Do not expose the front panel to high
temperatures or direct sunlight.
6. Do not allow any volatile agent (e.g.
benzene, thinner, or insecticides) from
touching the surface of the front panel.
7. Do not attempt to disassemble the
front panel.
