GETTING STARTED
To start using your Nautilus Lifeline, follow the instructions under each section below:
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Open the cap
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Extend the antenna
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Turn the unit on by pressing the green or orange button
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Use the menu
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Turn the unit off
Open the Cap
IMPORTANT: Only open the cap if you are at the surface. Do not open the cap underwater. GPS and radio
functions may only be used at the surface.
When the cap is open the unit is splash-proof and can be used at the surface in any sea state. Do not
submerge the unit with the cap open. When the cap is closed, the unit is submersible to 425 feet (130 metres).
If the Lifeline is submerged, the speaker may not work temporarily until it has been thoroughly dried out.
No other functions are affected.
Extend the Antenna
The whip antenna can be flipped up when the cap is opened.
NOTE: You can maximize the range of your unit in distress mode by fully extending your arm upwards and
holding the unit as high above your head as possible.
Power On
Opening and closing the cap on your unit does not turn it on or off. To turn on your unit, open the cap and
press the green or orange button once. There will be a 1 second time lag before the unit powers up.
Once your unit is turned on, the home screen will appear and the GPS will automatically acquire your latitude
and longitude position as long as you have a clear view of the sky.
Home Screen:
The screen flashes coordinates from west to north. Coordinates are locked when the screen
shows your position and a plus sign |+| in the top right corner.
NOTE: When the unit is turned on for the first time, triangulation may take longer than normal. The next time,
the GPS will take less time to lock. We recommend turning on your radio when arriving at a new dive
destination so it acquires an accurate position.
Use the Menu
To access the menu options or to return to the home screen at any time, press the Green Chat Button and
Orange Hail + Distress Button at the same time.
To scroll
through the menu options, press the Green Chat Button.
To select
a menu option, press the Orange Hail + Distress Button.
Power Off
If no buttons are pressed for more than 5 minutes while your unit is on, it automatically turns off. You can
change this auto-off time using the software on your computer (see Selecting and Adjusting Settings on the
Computer on page 17).
To manually turn off the Nautilus Lifeline:
1. Press the Green Chat Button and Hail + Distress Button at the same time.
2. Scroll through the menu by pressing the Chat Button until you reach the “Power OFF” option.
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