EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION RDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. RWARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. PRECAUTIONS RDANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Shorting may occur if the terminals touch metal objects such as a key, so be careful when placing the battery packs (or the communication terminal) in bags, and so on. Carry them so that shorting cannot occur with metal objects. Shorting may damage not only the battery pack, but also the communication terminal. R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom communication terminals or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom communication terminals or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst. R DANGER! NEVER operate the communication terminal near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. This could cause an explosion and death. R WARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits Radio Frequency
(RF) energy. Caution should be observed when operating this device. If you have any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards, please refer to the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technologys report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65). R WARNING! NEVER hold the communication terminal so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The communication terminal will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the communication terminal is vertical. R WARNING! NEVER operate the communication terminal with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. The continuous high volume operation may cause a ringing in your ears. If you experience a ringing, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. R WARNING! NEVER carry the communication terminal by holding antenna. This may damage the terminal. R WARNING! NEVER use the battery pack except the specified battery pack. CAUTION: DO NOT vend or twist the antenna. CAUTION: DO NOT place the terminal in an areas such as unstable place, slope or vibrate. CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine or alcohol when cleaning, because they will damage the communication terminals surfaces. CAUTION: DO NOT transmit by a TV set or radio. TURN OFF the terminal in a restricted area. Do not turn ON the terminal without authorized person's permirrion. PLACE the terminal in a place where out of children's reach. CAUTION: DO NOT operate the communication terminal unless the flexible antenna, battery pack, and jack cover are securely attached. Confirm that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attaching. Exposing the inside of the communication terminal to dust or water will result in serious damage to the communication terminal. After exposure to water, clean the battery contacts thoroughly with fresh water and dry them completely to remove any water or salt residue. DO NOT use or place the communication terminal in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 10C (+14F) or above +60C (+140F). DO NOT push [PTT] when you do not actually intend to transmit. DO NOT modify the communication terminal. The specifications may change and then the communication terminal may not comply with the requirements of required regulations. The communication terminal warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification. BE CAREFUL! The communication terminal meets IP67*
requirements for waterproof protection. However, once the communication terminal has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the communication terminals case or waterproof seal.
* Only when the BP-272, flexible antenna or antenna cap and
[MIC/SP] cap are attached. The optional BP-272 meets IP67 requirements. BP-273A, HM-186LS, HM-153LS and HM-166LS meet IPX4 requirements for splash resistance. When it is attached, the communication terminal corresponds to IPX4. Battery caution Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following hazards:
smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance. R DANGER! NEVER strike or otherwise impact the battery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fire. R DANGER! NEVER leave battery pack in places with temperatures above +60C (+140F). High temperature buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life. R DANGER! NEVER expose the battery to rain, snow, seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause an explosion. R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fire. R DANGER! Use the battery only with the communication terminal for which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruction manual. R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and go to a doctor immediately. PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
(within three months)
(within a year) R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery. R WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture. CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified temperature range, 10C to +60C (+14F to +140F). Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the batterys performance and battery life. CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above +50C, +122F) for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the terminal after discharging. You may use the battery until the battery indicator shows half capacity, then keep it safely in a cool and dry place at the following temperature range:
20C (4F) to +50C (+122F) (within a month) 20C (4F) to +35C (+95F) 20C (4F) to +20C (+68F) BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one approximately five years after manufacturing, even if it still holds a charge. The inside battery material will become weak after a period of time, even with little use. The estimated number of times you can charge the battery is between 300 and 500. Even when the battery appears to be fully charged, the operating time of the communication terminal may become short when:
Approximately five years have passed since the battery was The battery has been repeatedly charged. Charging caution R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the battery to stop charging. R WARNING! NEVER charge the communication terminal during a lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a fire or damage the communication terminal. Always disconnect the power adapter before a storm. R WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger. Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rupture. R WARNING! NEVER insert the communication terminal
(battery attached to the communication terminal) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof. CAUTION: NEVER charge the battery outside of the specified temperature range:
BC-202:
0C to +40C (+32F to +104F) BC-202IP2: +10C to +40C (+50F to +104F) BC-211:
+10C to +40C (+50F to +104F) BC-218:
+10C to +40C (+50F to +104F) Icom recommends charging the battery at +25C (+77F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range. Additionally, battery performance or battery life may be reduced. manufactured. DISPOSAL The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be taken to designated collection locations at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in your area. IP501H and Bluetooth Interference Bluetooth uses the 2.4 GHz band. When using the IP501H in the 2.4 GHz band near a Bluetooth device, interference may occur. This may cause a decrease in communication speed, and an unstable connection. In such case, use the IP501H away from the Bluetooth device communication area, or stop using the Bluetooth device. RECOMMENDATION CLEAN THE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL THOROUGHLY WITH FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operating. Otherwise, the communication terminal's keys, switches and controllers may become unusable, due to salt crystallization, and/or the charging terminals of the battery pack may rust. NOTE: If the communication terminals waterproof protection appears defective, carefully clean it with a soft, wet (fresh water) cloth, then, dry it before operating. The communication terminal may lose its waterproof protection if the case, jack cap, or connector cover is cracked or broken, or the communication terminal has been dropped. FCC INFORMATION This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FOR CANADA This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. i. the device for operation in the band 51505250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 52505350 MHz and 54705725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit. ii. SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION This device was tested and approved with original accessories to ensure FCC Compliance. The use of third-party accessories may not comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, and should be avoided. PRECAUTIONSThank you for choosing this Icom product.READ ALL PRECAUTIONS carefully and completelybefore using this product.IP ADVANCED RADIO SYSTEMIP501H PRCAUTIONS PRCAUTIONS (suite) R REMARQUE: Charger la batterie l'intrieur de la plage de tempratures spcifie:
BC-202:
0C to +40C (+32F to +104F) BC-202IP2: +10C to +40C (+50F to +104F)
+10C to +40C (+50F to +104F) BC-211:
BC-218:
+10C to +40C (+50F to +104F) Icom recommande une temprature de charge de 20C. Sinon, le temps de charge sera plus long, mais la batterie ne sera pas atteindre une charge complte. La charge s'arrte automatiquement lorsque la temprature est hors de la plage spcifie. R DANGER! NE JAMAIS connecter les bornes du pack batterie en court-circuit. Un court-circuit peut se produire si les terminaux touchent des objets mtalliques tels qu'une cl, alors faites attention lorsque vous placez les batteries
(ou l'metteur-rcepteur) dans des sacs, etc. Portez-les afin que le court-circuit ne puisse se produire avec des objets mtalliques. Le court-circuit peut endommager non seulement la batterie, mais aussi l'metteur-rcepteur. R DANGER! NE JAMAIS utiliser l'metteur-rcepteur prs des capuchons de dynamitage lectriques non blinds. Cela pourrait provoquer une explosion et la mort. R DANGER! NEVER Utiliser et charger exclusivement les packs batteries Icom spcifi s avec les portatifs Icom ou un chargeurs Icom. Seuls les packs batterie Icom sont tests et homologus pour une utilisation avec les radios Icom ou tre chargs avec les chargeurs Icom. L'utilisation de packs batterie ou de chargeurs tiers ou de contrefaon peut tre l'origine de fumes, d'incendie ou faire clater la batterie. R AVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS utiliser lappareil avec un casque ou dautres accessoires audio rgls sur un niveau sonore lev. Les spcialistes de l'audition mettent en garde contre toute utilisation prolonge niveau sonore lev. Si vous entendez une sonnerie baissez le niveau sonore ou interrompez l'utilisation. R AVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS utiliser la radio en conduisant un vhicule. La scurit de la conduite requiert toute lattention du conducteur toute dfaillance peut tre lorigine dun accident. MISE EN GARDE: NE JAMAIS de nettoyer lappareil avec des produits chimiques telsque lessence ou lalcool susceptibles dendommager la surface de la radio. MISE EN GARDE: NE JAMAIS tenir lmetteur-rcepteur par lantenne pour le transport. MISE EN GARDE: vrifier que l'antenne flexible, batterie et cache de la prise sont solidement fixs la radio, et que l'antenne et la batterie sont secs avant de fi xation. Si vous exposez l'intrieur de la radio la poussire ou l'eau, la radio sera remarquablement endommag. VITER dutiliser ou de laisser la radio en plein soleil ou a une temprature ambiante infrieure a 10C (14F) ou suprieure a
+60C (+140F). Les oprations de base de la radio sont garantis dans la plage de temprature de fonctionnement spcifie. Cependant, l'cran LCD peut ne pas fonctionner correctement aprs avoir t placs dans des zones extrmement froides, ou une icne apparat lors du fonctionnement de la radio pendant une longue priode de temps. NE PAS modifier la radio. Les spcifi cations peuvent changer et puis ne pas se conformer aux exigences d'un rglement correspondu. La garantie du radio ne couvre pas les problmes rsultant d'une modifi cation non autorise. ATTENTION! La radio chauffe en cas dutilisation continue sur une longue dure. ATTENTION! La radio rpond IP67* exigences de protection tanche la poussire et l'eau. Mais lorsque la radio est tomb vers le bas, tanche la poussire et la protection impermable l'eau ne peuvent pas tre garantis, parce que le cas de la radio ou le joint d'tanchit peuvent tre endommags.
* Seulement lorsque la batterie fournie, l'antenne flexible et le couvercle du connecteur sont fixs. Mme lorsque lmetteur-rcepteur est mis hors tension, un courant de trs faible intensit circule dans ses circuits. Retirez la batterie de la radio quand ne pas l'utiliser pendant une longue priode. Sinon, la batterie sera dcharge, et devra tre recharge ou remplace. Assurez-vous de couper l'alimentation de la radio avant de brancher l'quipement fourni ou en option. DMise en garde concernant la batterie Un mauvais usage des batteries au Lithium ion peut avoir les consquences suivantes: fume, incendie ou explosion de la batterie. Il peut galement causer des dommages a une autre batterie ou dgrader les performances de la batterie. R DANGER! NE JAMAIS utiliser ni laisser le pack batterie un emplacement o la temprature est suprieure
+60C (+140F). La monte en temprature de la batterie, comme cela peut survenir proximit de flammes ou de poles, l'intrieur d'un vhicule expos au soleil, ou en plein soleil peut dtruire ou enflammer la batterie. Les tempratures excessives peuvent galement dgrader les performances de la batterie ou rduire leur longvit. R DANGER! NE JAMAIS souder les contacts de la batterie NI modifier sa composition. Ceci peut provoquer une surchauffe de la batterie, qui risque alors d'clater, de fumer ou de prendre feu. R DANGER! NE PAS marteler ni cogner la batterie dune quelconque faon. N'utilisez pas la batterie si elle a reu des impacts ou a t jete ou si elle a subi une forte pression. Les dommages subis par une batterie peuvent ne pas tre visibles de l'extrieur du botier. Mme si la surface de la batterie ne semble pas fissure ou endommage, les cellules l'intrieur de la batterie peuvent se rompre ou prendre feu. R DANGER! NE PAS exposer la batterie la pluie, la neige, leau de mer ou tout autre liquide. Ne pas charger ou utiliser une batterie humide. Si une batterie est humide, veillez l'essuyer compltement avant de l'utiliser. R DANGER! Tenir l'cart batteries au feu. Feu ou la chaleur peut provoquer une rupture ou d'exploser. Disposer de batteries utilises conformment la rglementation locale. R DANGER! Utiliser la batterie uniquement avec la radio pour lequel elle est spcifie. Ne jamais utiliser une batterie avec tout autre quipement ou pour une autre destination que celle spcifie dans le prsent manuel d'utilisation. R DANGER! Dans le cas o du liquide provenant de l'intrieur de la batterie entre dans vos yeux, vous risquez la ccit. Rincez abondamment les yeux l'eau courante, sans les frotter et consultez immdiatement un mdecin. R AVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS mettre la batterie dans un four micro-ondes, un rcipient haute-pression ou dans un four induction. Ceci peut provoquer un incendie, une surchauffe ou dtriorer la batterie. R AVERTISSEMENT! Cessez immdiatement d'utiliser la batterie si elle dgage une odeur anormale, si elle surchauffe, est dcolore ou dforme. Si l'une de ces situations se produit, contactez votre revendeur ou distributeur Icom. R AVERTISSEMENT! Lavez immdiatement l'eau courante toute partie du corps qui est entre en contact avec le liquide provenant de l'intrieur de la batterie. MISE EN GARDE: Toujours utiliser la batterie dans la plage de temprature spcifie, comprise entre (10C
~ +60C), et de la batterie elle-mme de 20C ~ +60C
(4F ~ +140F). Lutilisation de la batterie hors de la plage de temprature indique, a pour effet den altrer les performances et den rduire la dure de vie. MISE EN GARDE: La longvit de la batterie peut tre courte si elle est laisse de manire prolonge pleine charge, entirement dcharge, ou dans un environnement temprature excessive (suprieure +50C (+122F)). Si la batterie ne doit pas tre utilise pendant une assez longue priode, elle doit tre enleve de la VHF une fois dcharge. Vous pouvez utiliser la batterie jusqu' ce que le tmoin de la batterie indique qu'elle est la moiti de sa capacit. Placez-la ensuite dans un endroit frais et sec dans la plage de temprature ci-aprs :
VEILLEZ remplacer la batterie par une nouvelle aprs cinq ans, mme si elle maintient la charge. Les matriaux prsents l'intrieur de la batterie se dtriorent aprs un certain temps, mme en cas d'utilisation rduite. Le nombre de fois o il est possible de charger la batterie est estim entre 300 et 500 fois en fonction de l'utilisation. Mme lorsque la batterie indique qu'elle est compltement charge, le temps d'utilisation du poste peut tre rduit dans les cas suivants:
Sono passati approssimativamente cinque anni dalla data di fabbrica della batteria. La batteria stata ripetutamente caricata. DMise en garde concernant la recharge 20C ~ +50C (4F ~ +122F) (priode infrieure un mois) 20C ~ +35C (4F ~ +95F) (priode infrieure trois mois) 20C ~ +20C (4F ~ +68F) (priode infrieure une anne) R DANGER! NE JAMAIS charger le pack batterie des endroits exposs des tempratures extrmement leves, comme proximit de flammes ou de poles, l'intrieur d'un vhicule expos au soleil, ou en plein soleil. Dans ces environnements, le circuit de scurit/protection l'intrieur de la batterie peut s'activer et interrompre la recharge de la batterie. R AVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS charger l'metteurrcepteur durant un orage. Cela risquerait de provoquer un choc lectrique, un incendie ou d'endommager l'metteurrcepteur. Toujours dbrancher l'adaptateur de courant avant une tempte. R AVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS charger ou laisser la batterie dans le chargeur de batterie au-del de la dure de charge indique. Si la batterie n'est pas compltement charge pendant le temps spcifi, interrompez la recharge et retirez la batterie du chargeur de batterie. La poursuite de la charge au-del de dure indique peut provoquer un incendie, une surchauffe ou lclatement de la batterie. R AVERTISSEMENT! NE JAMAIS insrer un metteurrcepteur humide ou poussireux (avec sa batterie) dans le chargeur. Ceci peut corroder les bornes du chargeur de la batterie ou endommager le chargeur. Le chargeur n'est pas tanche.