Garmin 190-01117-02 GPS Receiver User Manual


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Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide
190-01117-02 Rev. A
Appendix E
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Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index
APPENDIX E: BATTERY AND CARE INFORMATION
BATTERY INFORMATION
The aera contains a user-replaceable, lithium-ion battery. To maximize the lifetime
of the battery, do not leave the aera in direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged exposure
to excessive heat.
The
battery icon in the top right of the screen the ‘Home’ screen indicates the
status of the aera battery. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge
the battery and fully charge it. Do not unplug the aera until it is fully charged.
MAXIMIZING THE BATTERY LIFE
•Turndownthebacklight(refertothe'SystemSettings'chapterofthissection).
•UnplugtheXMantenna(ifapplicable).
•Donot leavethe unitin directsunlight,in acool (notfreezing) place.When
storing the unit, store within the following temperature range: -32
°
to 122
°
F (-0
°
to 50
°
C).
•Donotoperatetheunitoutsideofthefollowingtemperaturerange:-4
°
to 140
°
F
(-20
°
to 60
°
C).
•Avoidprolongedexposuretoexcessiveheat.
REPLACING THE BATTERY IN THE AERA
To replace the battery, use a Garmin lithium-ion battery 010-11143-00. Purchase
a replacement battery at http://buy.garmin.com. Contact you local waste disposal
department for information about properly disposing of the battery.
CHANGING THE FUSE
If the unit does not charge, the fuse may need to be replaced.
1)
Unscrew the round end piece, and remove it.
2)
Remove the fuse (glass and silver cylinder), and replace with a 3A fast-blow
fuse.
3)
Ensure that the silver tip is placed in the end piece. Screw on the end piece.
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