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Introduction
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Device Overviews
GPSMAP Device Overview (No Camera)
GPS/GNSS antenna
Keys
Power key
Mini-USB port (under weather cap)
MCX connector for GPS antenna (under weather cap)
microSD
®
card slot (under batteries)
Battery compartment
Mounting spine
Battery cover D-ring
GPSMAP Device Overview (Camera)
GPS/GNSS antenna
Keys
Power key
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The MCX connector is not included on all product models.
Introduction
WARNING
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Mini-USB port (under weather cap)
Camera lens
microSD card slot (under batteries)
Battery compartment
Mounting spine
Battery cover D-ring
Battery Information
The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable
range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high
temperatures.
Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as
the temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries when
operating the device in below freezing conditions.
Maximizing Battery Life
You can do several things to extend the life of the batteries.
• Reduce the backlight brightness
Brightness, page
10).
• Reduce the backlight timeout
• Use battery save mode
page
1).
• Decrease the map drawing speed
• Turn off GLONASS or GALILEO
Systems, page
9).
Turning On Battery Save Mode
You can use battery save mode to prolong the battery life.
Select Setup > Display > Battery Save > On.
In battery save mode, the screen shuts off when the backlight
times out. You can select
double tap
to view the status page.
Long-Term Storage
When you do not plan to use the device for several months,
remove the batteries. Stored data is not lost when batteries are
removed.
Installing a NiMH Battery Pack
The device operates using a NiMH battery pack (optional) or two
AA batteries
(Installing AA Batteries, page
1
Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
cover.
2
Locate the battery pack
3
Insert the battery pack, observing polarity.
4
Gently press the battery pack into place.
5
Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
WARNING
NOTICE
(Adjusting the Backlight
(Display Settings, page
(Turning On Battery Save Mode,
(Map Settings, page
(GPS and Other Satellite
to turn on the screen, and you can
2).
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9).
3).
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