Charging The Gpsmap 296; Information About Charge Mode - Garmin GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Manual

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Charging the GPSMAP 296

Before using the unit, you may need to charge the battery in the
GPSMAP 296. Simply plug the unit into an external power source to
charge. You can use the unit while it is charging.
To charge the unit's battery:
1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power connector
on the back of the unit. Refer to the image on page 1 for
connector location.
2. Align the notches and push the plug into the connector until
fully seated.
3. Plug the 12 Volt adapter into an available AC outlet, or
cigarette lighter receptacle if you have a Cigarette Lighter
Adapter. Use care when routing the adapter cable, being
certain that it does not interfere with vehicle operation.
The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied.
Placing the unit in Charge Mode, as discussed below, charges the
unit more quickly than when the unit is turned on and reduces draw
on the aircraft/vehicle/boat battery.

Information about Charge Mode

Applying external power to the GPSMAP 296 automatically turns
on the unit for full operation. If the battery is present and needs to be
charged, the external power source charges the battery while the unit
is in use.
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GPSMAP 296
If you do not want to use the unit, but you would like to charge the
battery, you can put the unit into Charge Mode. Connect the unit
to an external power supply. Press and hold the red POWER key:
Instead of completely turning off, the unit now goes into Charge
Mode, as shown below.
Charge Mode
NOTE: While in Charge Mode, the unit draws a small amount
of current from the aircraft/vehicle/boat battery. To avoid
discharging the vehicle's battery, disconnect the external power
cable from the GPSMAP 296 when not in use for several days.
After using the unit a lot, you may notice that the lithium-ion battery
in the unit is not holding a charge any more. This is common for
lithium-ion batteries. Contact Garmin or your Garmin Dealer to
order a Battery Pack replacement if you are experiencing charging
issues with your battery.
GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide