Garmin gps 12 map User Manual
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GETTING STARTED
Battery
Installation
To install the carrying
lanyard, place the loop
at the end of the lanyard
through the D-ring on the
battery cover, route the
lanyard back through the
loop and pull tight.
lanyard, place the loop
at the end of the lanyard
through the D-ring on the
battery cover, route the
lanyard back through the
loop and pull tight.
Battery Installation
The GPS 12 MAP operates on 4 AA batteries,
which are installed a the base of the unit. These
batteries provide up to 36 hours of use in
“Power Saver” mode.
batteries provide up to 36 hours of use in
“Power Saver” mode.
To install the batteries:
1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring at
the bottom of the unit 1/4 turn counter-clockwise.
2. Insert the batteries into position. Use only new
batteries. Do not mix battery types (i.e., alkaline,
NiCad, Lithium). The battery pole that you can still
see should match the symbol (+ or -) marked on the
case.
NiCad, Lithium). The battery pole that you can still
see should match the symbol (+ or -) marked on the
case.
3. Replace and secure the battery cover by turning the
D-ring 1/4 turn clockwise.
Battery life varies due to a variety of factors,
including temperature and backlighting. You
may find that lithium batteries provide longer
life in colder conditions.
may find that lithium batteries provide longer
life in colder conditions.
WARNING: Be certain that the batteries are
installed correctly by observing the polarity
markings on the bottom of the unit. An improp-
erly installed battery (reversed polarity) can
rupture, leaking the contents of the battery into
the battery compartment.
markings on the bottom of the unit. An improp-
erly installed battery (reversed polarity) can
rupture, leaking the contents of the battery into
the battery compartment.
If using rechargeable
NiCad or Lithium batter-
ies, use proper methods
of disposal of used bat-
teries. Many states and
cities require environ-
mentally sound collection
and recycling of these
battery types.
NiCad or Lithium batter-
ies, use proper methods
of disposal of used bat-
teries. Many states and
cities require environ-
mentally sound collection
and recycling of these
battery types.