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The ONIX400 uses the latest technology and incorporates exclusive features to
provide the most efficient combination of battery life and functionality.
The rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack provides an extended capacity of power
to run both your GPS and XM Satellite Radio features simultaneously.
Power Saving Options
The Power Menu and SafeTrack
™
Mode allow the user to extend battery life.
1) Power Menu
Access this quick menu anytime by clicking the Power
Button (see Figure 1)
Options to increase battery life:
• Backlight – Turn the backlight “Off” when outdoors in
daylight to increase battery life. Use the backlight in low
light, or dark conditions, or when indoors.
• Brightness – Increasing brightness increases power
consumption. Select a brightness level based on your
viewing requirements.
• XM/Sports/Weather – (see Figure 2):
• GPS – Turn GPS “Off” when not using the GPS navigation functions or when indoors
where GPS signals are not accessible.
2) SafeTrack™ Battery Conservation Mode
•
SafeTrack
™
Mode creates a low power state while maintaining the satellite
connection
•
Utilize SafeTrack to extend battery life during navigation
•
XM Satellite Radio audio does not function when Safetrack is activated
•
XM Weather and XM Sports information can be updated while utilizing
SafeTrack (see “Auto Update”)
•
Access SafeTrack from the HOT button (orange “H”) menu (see Figure 3).
For more information on Safe Track please reference
“SafeTrack Battery Conservation Mode” on pg. 24.
Utilize SafeTrack™ and Auto Update modes to maximize battery life.
TIPS FOR MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE IN THE ONIX 400
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Figure2
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1. XM must be turned “On” to listen to XM Radio audio programming.
2. When not listening to XM audio programming, turn XM “Off” to
significantly increase battery life.
3. The “Auto Update” mode provides for periodic updates of XM Weather
and XM Sports data while providing extended battery life versus the XM
“On” mode. XM audio programming is not available in this mode.