1850 mAh Lithium ion battery connects to any USB charger. The battery provides 30 minutes of talk time plus
24 hours of distress mode.
Top of Unit with Cap Open
Waterproof to IP67 standards. The antenna’s range can be further extended by holding the unit above your
head in distress mode. When your unit is not in use, store it with the cap open and antenna fully extended.
Splash-proof and functional in all sea conditions. Do not submerge. If incoming transmissions are muffled,
hold unit upside down and gently tap on speaker grill to dislodge trapped or standing water.
Allows you to chat to your dive boat or other divers on a regular transmission channel, or to change the
channel to any marine VHF frequency.
Allows you to talk to every boat within range on channel 16, the universal hail and distress channel on every
marine radio worldwide. Users can change this channel to any marine VHF frequency. Software embedded
in the unit prevents you from accidentally jamming the channel.
Allows you to transmit a distress message and your GPS coordinates by using LocateMe™ Technology.
Your message will usually be shown on the screen of boats with modern marine radios, or a group call will be
made to all radios pre-set to the same MMSI number. Their radios should automatically switch to channel 16,
alarms sound, lights flash, and your GPS coordinates and emergency message should be shown on the screen
of each radio. This function varies according to country and certification.
For recharging the battery. Also allows you to connect to a computer to change advanced settings or
download a GPS log of dive sites.
BEFORE YOU START
Your unit is ready for immediate use as a fully functional marine VHF radio and GPS. You can talk on the radio
on either of the following:
•
Chat Button:
Pre-set to channel 8, or adjustable to any marine VHF frequency
•
Hail + Distress Button:
Pre-set to channel 16, the international hail and distress channel
•
To activate all applicable features, follow the instructions under each section below:
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Check the unit
•
Charge the unit
•
Install the software
•
Register your Nautilus Lifeline
•
Adjust settings with Lifeline software
Check the Unit
Check the O-ring carefully for dust or contaminants before submerging the unit. Very sparing application of
silicone grease can be beneficial. Also make sure the USB cover is firmly in place.
Charge the Unit
Your Nautilus Lifeline comes from the factory with a partial charge. You can charge it by connecting it to a USB
charger or to any computer. To charge your unit:
1. Open the cap on the unit.
2. Remove the protective cover over the USB port.
3. Plug the USB cable into the unit and into a USB charger or the USB port on your computer.
4. Leave the unit plugged in until it is fully charged. Charging usually takes 4–5 continuous hours. A green
LED indicator will turn on while the unit is charging. When charging is complete, the indicator will turn off.
5. When finished, disconnect the USB cable and carefully replace the cover over the USB port on the unit.
Rechargeable
Battery
VHF Whip Antenna
Speaker /
Microphone
Chat Button
Hail + Distress
Button
Lifeline Button
USB Port
speaker
safety
tab
mic
chat
button
/
on
button
usb
port
lifeline
button
hail
+
distress
button
antenna
