Garmin GPSMAP 195 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
APPENDIX A
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ACCESSORIES & INSTALLATION (cont.)
Powering Your GPSMAP 195
Your unit uses 6 AA batteries that provide up to 10 hours of battery life.
The GPSMAP 195 may also be hard-wired to 5-40 volt DC power using the
cigarette lighter adapter or power/data cable.
To remove and install a battery pack:
1. Push down on the plastic spring tab on the bottom of the battery pack.
2. Slide the battery pack off from underneath the unit.
Size AA Batteries
Battery
Pack
Battery Pack
Lid
To install alkaline batteries:
1. Gently lift the plastic tab at the top of the pack and pull the lid of the
pack off, revealing the batteries inside.
2. Replace the batteries, observing the polarity diagram engraved in the lid.
3. Match the two tabs on the lid with the slots in the base of the pack. The
lid will snap into place.
PRESS
NiCad Battery Pack
A NiCad Battery Pack Kit is available as an optional accessory for your
GPSMAP 195. This kit consists of a NiCad battery and A/C wall charger.
The NiCad battery will provide up to 10 hours of battery life, per charge.
Please note the following when using the NiCad battery:
• Charge the battery prior to first-time use. Typical charging time is
12-14 hours.
• The NiCad battery should never be left on the charger more than
24 hours. Permanent damage to the NiCad battery may result.
• Select ‘NiCad’ as the battery type on the beeper/display/battery
submenu to ensure proper battery level readings (see page 72).
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