Nautilus Lifeline DIVER 6.5 User manual
speaker
safety tab
mic
green button “talk to your boat”
usb port
red lifeline button “emergency”
orange button “hail any boat”
antenna
Top View
Press and hold button until “T” appears on LCD screen, then talk into mic
ORANGE BUTTON - Use to communicate to all boats
around you on Channel 16.
number of satellites in viewgps coordinates
battery meter
signal lock
channel name and number
LCD Screen View
transmitting
green charging light
These are your Lifeline Controls
2
Fully Charge your Lifeline Unit
1
SELF DIAGNOSTIC TEST (test unit before all dive trips).
1. Press orange button 3 times quickly to start self-diagnostic test.
2. Press orange button after test complete to exit menu mode
QUICK START GUIDE
for Nautilus Lifeline DIVER: 6.5
• The watertight integrity of the unit depends on the protective USB cover being in place.
• Splash proof in all sea conditions, when upper cap is open.
• Non-emergency functions will automatically shut o after 5 minutes of inactivity.
IMPORTANT! Red Lifeline button is not functional until registered and activated.
(see steps 4-6 on reverse)
IMPORTANT! Lifeline must be fully charged to 100% before rst use.
Battery indicator is not accurate until unit has been fully charged.
Use supplied cable only.
• Plug the supplied USB cable from your unit into a USB port
on your computer or any USB charger.
• Leave the unit plugged in until it is fully charged to 100% and green light goes out.
• When nished, disconnect USB cable and replace the protective cover over the USB
port. Ensure seal on protective cover is perfectly clean and cover is tted correctly.
Using your Marine Radio and GPS
3
Press Chat Button to turn Lifeline on. Press and hold until “T” appears on LCD screen,
then talk into mic. Release Chat Button to receive.
Changing Chat Button Channel
1. Press green button 3 times quickly to enter channel change mode
2. Scroll through channels using chat button
3. Hold down chat button to select and conrm channel
Turn on Position Indicating Light
1. Press green button 2 times quickly to turn position indicating light on.
GREEN BUTTON - talk to your own boat.. Default CH 68.
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Maintenance & Storage
7
RED BUTTON - Use to automatically
transmit your GPS position and alert
message to all nearby modern marine radios.
EMERGENCY USE ONLY. There may be severe
penalties for improper use.
1. Press once to turn Lifeline on, press again and hold for 5 seconds until LCD
screen reads “DISTRESS MODE ON”.
Note: The alert message will not transmit until you have GPS lock onto screen.
For maximum range hold Lifeline as high above the water line as possible.
2. Once initiated, the alert message, your MMSI number and your GPS coordinates
will be sent out at timed intervals for a minimum of 24 hours.
3. To turn off, press and hold until LCD screen reads “DISTRESS MODE OFF”.
IMPORTANT! Please refer to Owner’s Manual to perform testing of this function.
3 ft.
Download Desktop Software.
4
Connect and Register.
5
Using the Red button
6
Go to NautilusLifeline.com/downloads to download the Nautilus Lifeline
Desktop Software
Our free software lets you connect your Nautilus Lifeline to your computer.
You can use it to:
1. Set your dive region.
2. Select the operating channel. (can also be done using green button on your unit)
3. Register your lifeline for warranty and activation.
4. Input your MMSI to activate your red button.
5. Download your GPS points.
6. Plus many advanced user features.
IMPORTANT! Red button emergency mode is not functional
until Step 5 is completed.
1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your lifeline to your computer.
2. Run the Lifeline Desktop Software.
3. Fill in the registration* form.
4. Input your MMSI** number.
* The registration form is required by law in order to allow the MMSI number to be set
** Your MMSI is an identity number issued by a regulatory body in your country of
origin. Regulations for MMSI vary for each country. Please consult your local
regulatory body to determine how to obtain an MMSI in your country.
Visit: www.nautiluslifeline.com/mmsi for details.
DOWNLOAD FULL OPERATIONS MANUAL FROM WWW.NAUTILUSLIFELINE.COM/DOWNLOADS
• Ensure that your orange O ring and USB cap are always perfectly clean.
• Always store Lifeline in a dry place, out of direct sunlight,
with cap open and antenna fully extended.
• Gently rinse your Lifeline in fresh water after each use.
• Do not pressure blow-dry.
• Do not remove antenna.
Removal of antenna will void warranty
and may result in damage to your Lifeline.
• Charge your Lifeline and perform self-diagnostic test before any dive trip or
weekend of diving.
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