Eagle explorer User Guide
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Even with S/A on, and without a DGPS receiver, your Eagle Explorer
gives you outstanding position and navigation information. Most people
are amazed when they actually use a GPS receiver and see what it does.
gives you outstanding position and navigation information. Most people
are amazed when they actually use a GPS receiver and see what it does.
Please sit down with the unit and this manual and familiarize yourself
with them before using the Eagle Explorer in the “real world”. A simulator
is built in, which lets you practice.
with them before using the Eagle Explorer in the “real world”. A simulator
is built in, which lets you practice.
INSTALLATION
The Explorer will operate from four AA batteries, one DuraCell
®
recharge-
able battery, or from 6 to 16 volts DC. An optional cigarette lighter adapter
is available to plug into a car or boat’s electrical system. The Explorer
automatically switches to external power when it’s plugged into the unit.
If, for any reason, the external power fails, the unit will automatically switch
to the batteries.
is available to plug into a car or boat’s electrical system. The Explorer
automatically switches to external power when it’s plugged into the unit.
If, for any reason, the external power fails, the unit will automatically switch
to the batteries.
The Explorer does not require batteries when the external power is in
use, however they make a good backup in case of power failure.
use, however they make a good backup in case of power failure.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
For battery operation, the Explorer requires four AA batteries or the op-
tional DuraCell
For battery operation, the Explorer requires four AA batteries or the op-
tional DuraCell
®
rechargeable battery. We recommend DuraCell
®
alkaline
batteries, but other brands will work. You can also use rechargeable ni-
cad batteries (however, they won’t last as long as standard alkalines).
Rechargeable alkaline batteries such as RayOVac
cad batteries (however, they won’t last as long as standard alkalines).
Rechargeable alkaline batteries such as RayOVac
®
Renewals
®
will also
work.
Do not use heavy-duty batteries or
any battery type other than the ones
listed above. Do not mix different
types of batteries. (For example,
don’t use both alkaline and ni-cad
batteries at the same time.)
any battery type other than the ones
listed above. Do not mix different
types of batteries. (For example,
don’t use both alkaline and ni-cad
batteries at the same time.)
To install the batteries, first turn the
over on its back. Now push the two
tabs to the left and raise the battery
cover as shown below. The bottom
part of the case holds the batteries.
over on its back. Now push the two
tabs to the left and raise the battery
cover as shown below. The bottom
part of the case holds the batteries.