1. Press the Green Chat Button and the Hail + Distress Button at the same time.
2. Scroll through the menu by pressing the Chat Button. When you reach the “Squelch” or “Volume” option,
press the Hail + Distress Button to lower the squelch or volume, or the Green Chat Button to raise it.
3. When satisfied with the setting, press and hold the Green Chat Button for 2 seconds to confirm and
return to the home screen.
Select GPS Polling
Your unit may be polled by other DSC radios. If you turn your unit on, other radios that are in polling mode will
show your GPS position.
Change the Green Chat Button channel
Your Nautilus Lifeline can store any VHF channel. The Green Chat Button is pre-set to channel 8. To change
the Green Chat Button channel to any marine VHF frequency:
1. Press the Green Chat Button quickly 3 times.
2. Scroll through the channel options by pressing the Chat Button.
3. Press and hold the Green Chat Button to confirm the channel and return to the home screen.
Change the Hail + Distress Button channel
Your Nautilus Lifeline can store any VHF channel. The Hail + Distress Button is pre-set to channel 16, the inter-
national hail and distress channel. To change the Hail + Distress Button channel to any marine VHF frequency:
1. Press the Hail + Distress Button quickly 7 times.
2. Scroll through the channel options by pressing the Hail + Distress Button
3. Press and hold the Hail + Distress Button to confirm the channel and return to the home screen.
Reset the Radio
You can reset many radio settings back to the factory default settings. Resetting the radio will:
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Erase any channels stored in memory
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Return power settings to their original state
To reset the radio, press the Chat Button, Hail + Distress Button, and Lifeline Button at the same time.
MAINTENANCE
Maintain the O-Rings
To lengthen the life of your unit and prevent accidental flooding, keep the o-rings clean of dirt, hair, and debris.
WARNING: Any dirt or contamination on the o-ring may result in damage or permanent failure of your Nautilus
Lifeline.
Charge the Battery
The Nautilus Lifeline is a peripheral computing device. To prolong the life of your battery, you must charge your
unit after every 6 months of inactivity. Over time, battery life may decrease as a result of inactivity.
IMPORTANT: You must charge your unit every 6 months. Make sure your unit goes no longer than 6 months
without a charge Prolonged periods of inactivity may result in severe battery depletion. It is very important
to the operation of your unit that the battery receive a charge every 6 months. Fully charge your unit before
storing for long periods of time. If battery becomes completely depleted please return unit to manufacturer for
maintenance.
Replace the Battery
A 1850 mAh lithium ion battery is used to power the Nautilus Lifeline. Return your unit to the manufacturer if
the battery needs to be changed. Any attempt to replace the battery by the user will
void the warranty.
Rinse the Unit
Gently rinse your Nautilus Lifeline in fresh water after each use.
Do not pressure blow-dry.
Store the Unit Open
Store the unit in a clean dry environment, clear of dust and contaminants and out of
direct sunlight. To prolong the life of the o-ring and antenna, always store the unit with
the top cap open and the antenna fully extended.
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