5INITIAL SETUP2BASIC MANUALBefore starting using the transceiver, follow these steps foran initial setup.STEP 1 Attach the battery pack, and charging the battery.(pp. 5, 6)STEP 2 Insert a microSD card. (p. 7)STEP 3 Turn ON the transceiver. (p. 7)STEP 4 Adjust the audio level. (p. 7)STEP 5 Save your initial setting onto a microSD card.(p. 8)STEP 6 Receiving GPS data. (p. 10)STEP 7 * Enter your Call sign (MY) into the transceiver.(p. 39)STEP 8 * Register your call sign at a Gateway repeater.(p. 41)► You have completed the steps!!* You can skip the step if you do not operate D-STAR right now.■ Attaching the Battery packAttach or detach the battery pack or battery case, asillustrated below.qqqwwTo attach To detachBattery pack orbattery caseL Illustrations of the battery packNOTE: Even when the transceiver is OFF, a small currentstill flows in the transceiver. Remove the battery packor case from the transceiver when not using it for a longtime. Otherwise, the batteries in the pack or the case willbecome exhausted.When the temperature is around 0°C (32°F) or below,the Battery Protection function automatically sets thetransceiver power to Low1 power (0.5 W), and disablespower selections High, Mid, and Low2.