Battery Level Indicator, Backlighting, And Emergency Erase - Garmin GPS 12XL Owner's Manual & Reference

REFERENCE
Battery Level,
Backlighting &
Emergency Erase
When backlighting is on, a
bulb icon will appear on
the Satellite Page.
Use the icon to determine
if backlighting is turned
on during daylight hours.
Upon activating
Emergency Erase
Function, you will be
asked to confirm your
decision.
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Battery Level Indicator
The Satellite Page also features a battery level indi-
cator, located to the left of the sky view, which displays
the strength of the unit' s batteries. The battery indicator
will not appear if the receiver is using external power.
The battery level indicator is calibrated for
!
alkaline batteries. Voltage differences will dis-
play Ni-Cad and lithium batteries differently .
No other receiver functions are affected.
The GPS 12XL features an internal lithium battery
that will maintain the unit' s memory when the receiver
is not running off batteries or external power.
Backlighting Bulb Icon
The GPS 12XL features full-screen backlighting.
Activate the backlight by pressing the
Note: A bulb icon will appear on the Satellite Page
when backlighting is turned on.
Emergency Erase Function
You may erase the GPS 12XL' s memory in four quick
steps. This will cause all stored data to be deleted,
including: routes, waypoints, and the track log.
To erase all stored data:
1. Ensure that the GPS 12XL is turned off.
2. While holding down the
key to turn the unit on. A warning message will appear
with "Yes?" highlighted, and ask you to confirm your
selection.
3. If you
and
4. If you do wish to complete the emergency erase, press
E
the
M
do not wish to erase all stored data, press
E
to cancel the emergency erase.
to confirm.
B
key briefly.
B
key, hold down the
R