Icom ID-31A Instruction Manual - Page 6

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PRECAUTIONS (Continued) DDImportant notes when using the GPS receiver • T he GPS signal cannot pass through metal objects. When using the ID-31A or ID-31E inside a vehicle, you may not receive GPS signals. We recommend you use it near a window. Please avoid the areas shown in the following: 1. DO NOT use where it will block the driver's view. 2. DO NOT use where the air bags could deploy. 3. DO NOT use where it becomes a driving obstacle. • T he GPS receiver may not work if the transceiver operates near the 440.205 MHz. This is made in the internal circuit and does not indicate a transceiver malfunction. • T he Global Positioning System (GPS) is built and operated by the U.S. Department of Defence. The Department is responsible for accuracy and maintenance of the system. Any changes by the Department may affect the accuracy and function of the GPS system. • W hen the GPS receiver is activated, please do not cover the ID-31A or ID-31E with anything that will block the satellite signals. • T he GPS receiver may not work if used in the following locations: 1. Tunnels or high-rise buildings 2. Underground parking lots 3. Under a bridge or viaduct 4. In remote forested areas 5. Under bad weather conditions (rainy or cloudy day) v Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. APRS® is a registered trademark of Mr. Bob Bruninga in the U.S.A. and other countries. Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated, in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
D
Important notes when using the GPS receiver
• The GPS signal cannot pass through metal objects. When
using the ID-31A or ID-31E inside a vehicle, you may not
receive GPS signals. We recommend you use it near a win-
dow. Please avoid the areas shown in the following:
1. DO NOT use where it will block the driver’s view.
2. DO NOT use where the air bags could deploy.
3. DO NOT use where it becomes a driving obstacle.
• The Global Positioning System (GPS) is built and operated
by the U.S. Department of Defence. The Department is re-
sponsible for accuracy and maintenance of the system. Any
changes by the Department may affect the accuracy and
function of the GPS system.
• When the GPS receiver is activated, please do not cover
the ID-31A or ID-31E with anything that will block the satel-
lite signals.
• The GPS receiver may not work if used in the following loca
-
tions:
1. Tunnels or high-rise buildings
2. Underground parking lots
3. Under a bridge or viaduct
4. In remote forested areas
5. Under bad weather conditions (rainy or cloudy day)
• The GPS receiver may not work if the transceiver operates
near the 440.205 MHz. This is made in the internal circuit
and does not indicate a transceiver malfunction.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom
Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United King-
dom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
APRS
®
is a registered trademark of Mr. Bob Bruninga in the U.S.A.
and other countries.
Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trade-
marks of Adobe Systems Incorporated, in the United States and/or
other countries.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.