Getting Started; Power; Batteries; Battery Installation - Lowrance 100 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

GETTING STARTED

Power

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The AirMap 100 operates from AA batteries, a DURACELL NiMH re-
chargeable battery, or from 5 to 35 volts DC using the external power
cable. If the power cable is used, the AirMap 100 automatically switches
to it if the external power is greater than the battery voltage. If for any
reason the external power fails, the unit automatically switches to the

batteries.

BATTERIES
The unit requires four AA batteries. We recommend you use alkaline bat-
teries for the best trade-off between battery life and cost. However, you
can use nickel-cadmium (ni-cad), or lithium batteries. You can also use
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rechargeable alkaline batteries such as RayOVac Renewals . With the
exception of lithium, none of the above batteries will last as long as stan-
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dard alkaline batteries. We recommend DURACELL brand, but others
will work. Do not use "heavy-duty" batteries or any type other than the
ones listed above. Do not mix different types of batteries. (For example,
don't use both alkaline and ni-cad batter-
ies at the same time.)

Battery Installation

First turn the unit so that its back is facing
you. Push the two tabs to the left and re-
move the battery cover as shown at right.
Install the batteries according to this dia-
gram. (There's a decal in the battery com-
partment showing the correct polarity,
also.) Replace the battery compartment
cover and the unit is ready for use.

NiMH Battery

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The DURACELL DR-121 nickel-metal
hydride (NiMH) battery replaces the four
standard batteries. It is sold as an acces-
sory, model BR-1 which includes a charger
custom designed for the DR-121. The battery never needs to be removed
from the unit, since the charger connects to the GPS receiver and charges
the DR-121. You can even use the receiver while the battery is charging!
To install the NiMH battery, remove the battery cover and place the bat-
tery into the compartment as shown on the next page. It will only fit one
way, so if it's difficult to install, simply turn it over and drop it into place.
Replace the compartment cover and follow the charging instructions in-
cluded with the BR-1.
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