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About Waterproofing Feature Conforming to IPX7
When the included antenna and battery pack are installed and the MIC/SP jack, EXT
DC IN jack, DATA terminal, and microSD slot are securely covered with rubber caps,
this product is moisture and splash resistant. To ensure continued waterproofing pro-
tection, be sure to check the following points before use.
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Check for damages, deterioration, and dirt.
Antenna rubber, key switch rubber, MIC/SP jack, EXT DC IN jack, DATA terminal, microSD
slot rubber cap, and battery pack joint.
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Cleaning
When this product is contaminated with seawater, sand, or dirt, rinse with fresh water, and
then wipe with a dry cloth immediately.
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Recommended maintenance interval
To ensure continued water resistance and optimal performance, it is recommended that
maintenance be performed annually, or when any damage or deterioration is found. Note that
the maintenance service is subject to fees.
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Do not immerse this product in the following liquids:
Sea, pool, hot spring, water containing soap, detergent, or bath additive, alcohol, or chemi-
cals.
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Do not leave this product for an extended time in the following places:
Bathroom, kitchen, or humid place
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Other precautions
Since this product is not totally waterproof, it cannot be immersed in water.
Be sure to check with the manufacturer of
any hybrid or fuel-saving automobile regard-
ing use of the transceiver in that car.
Noise generated by an onboard electrical device
(inverter, etc.) can disrupt the normal operation
of the transceiver.
Do not transmit near the television and radio.
Transmissions may cause electromagnetic inter-
ference.
While transmitting, keep the antenna as far
from you as possible.
Long-time exposure to electromagnetic waves
may have a negative impact on your health.
Do not dangle or throw the transceiver by
holding its antenna.
This may injure others and may also result in
damage and failure of the transceiver.
Do not use the transceiver in a crowded
place.
The antenna may strike others and result in an
injury.
Keep this product out of the reach of children.
Injury to the child, or damage to the transceiver
may result.
Do not use any products other than the spec-
ified options and accessories.
Failure or miss operation may result.
Install the hand strap and belt clip securely.
Improper installation may cause the FT5DR/
FT5DE to fall or drop, resulting in an injury or
damage.
This product has a waterproof structure and
conforms to “IPX7” when the included anten-
na and battery pack are installed and rubber
caps are securely attached to the MIC/SP
jack, EXT DC IN jack, and DATA terminal. If
this transceiver gets wet, dry it with a soft
cloth, do not leave it exposed to the mois-
ture.
Exposure to excessive moisture may degrade
the transceiver performance, shorten its life, or
cause a failure or electrical shock.
Before discarding a depleted battery pack, affix
tape or insulating covering to its terminals.
Do not use at extremely low atmospheric pres-
sure.