6IntroductionAbout WIRES-X Connection KitBefore useThe WIRES-X software can be used only by the purchaser under the end-user license agreement.Specifications, functions, contents and information of this manual are subject to change without notice.WIRES™ is a trademark of YAESU MUSEN.Microsoft ®, Windows ® and Windows Vista ® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the UnitedStates and/or other countries.All other product and company names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.CautionWIRES-X software is protected by copyright law and international copyright treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this software and thismanual, whether full or partial, is strictly prohibited.Safety precautions (make sure to read these)Note beforehand that the company shall not be liable for any damages suffered by the customer or any third parties in using thisproduct, or for any failures and faults that occur during the use or misuse of this product, unless otherwise provided for under thelaw.Type and meaning of the marksDANGER This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury being inflicted on the user and thesurrounding people when these instructions are ignored and the product is mishandled.WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury being inflicted on the user and thesurrounding people when these instructions are ignored and the product is misused.CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of physical impediments occurring or impediments being inflictedon the user and the surrounding people when these instructions are ignored and the product is misused.Type and meaning of symbolsProhibited actions, these must be avoided in order to use this radio safely.For example, signifies that disassembly is prohibited.Precautions that must be adhered to in order to use this radio safely. For example, signifies that the power supply isto be disconnected.DANGERDo not use the device in “regions or aircraft and vehicleswhere its use is prohibited” such as in hospitals andairplanes.This may impact the operation of electronic and medical devices.Do not use this device where flammable gases occur.Doing so may result in fire and explosion.