Nautilus Lifeline DIVER Operation Manual - page 6
Hail + Distress Button
VHF Whip Antenna:
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 the antenna fully extended.
Speaker / Microphone: 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.
Chat Button: 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.
Hail + Distress Button: 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.
Lifeline Button: Allows you to transmit a distress message and your GPS coordinates by using LocateMe
TM
Technology. Your message will be shown on
the screen of all boats with modern marine radios. Their radios should automatically switch to channel 16, alarms will sound, lights will 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.
USB Port: 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
To activate all the latest available features for your Lifeline, follow the instructions under each section below:
Check the unit
Charge the unit
Install the Setup Utility from www.nautiluslifeline.com
Register your Nautilus Lifeline
Adjust settings with Lifeline Setup Utility
Check the Unit
Check the O-ring carefully for dust or contaminants before submerging the unit. Also make sure that 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, to any computer, or to a USB
wall adapter using the supplied USB cable.
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, into any computer or into a USB wall adaptor.
4.
Leave the unit plugged in until it is fully charged. Charging usually takes 4
–5 continuous hours. A green LED indicator will indicate that the unit is
charging. Charge to 100%.
5.
Once your Lifeline is charged, disconnect the USB cable and carefully replace the cover over the USB port on the unit. Ensure that the USB cover
is clean and properly placed to ensure protection of the USB port.
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. Fully charge your unit before storing for long periods of time. If battery becomes completely
depleted please return unit to manufacturer for maintenance.
Install the Setup Utility
In order to activate all of the latest available features, you will need to download and install the Setup Utility from the Nautilus Lifeline website. To
accomplish this:
Windows Users:
1.
Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. Go to
www.nautiluslifeline.com/support
and download the Nautilus Lifeline Setup Utility.
2.
Install the Setup Utility for Windows users.
3.
Follow the installer instructions, and connect your Lifeline to your computer using the provided USB cord when the installer prompts you to do so.
4.
Windows may
warn you that you are trying to install an “Unsigned” device driver. Choose “Install the Unsigned Driver Anyways” to install the device
driver for your Nautilus Lifeline. If you do not install the driver, your computer will be unable to connect to the Nautilus Lifeline.
5.
Run the Setup Utility with your Nautilus Lifeline plugged into your computer.