Garmin 500 Guía Del Usuario

Getting Started

1.  Locate the lithium‑ion battery that came in 

the product box.

2.  Slide the release key until the battery 

cover on the back of the aera opens up. 

3.  Remove the battery cover.
4.  Locate the metal contacts on the end of 

the lithium‑ion battery. 

5.  Insert the battery so that the metal 

contacts on the battery line‑up with 

the metal contacts inside the battery 

compartment. 

6.  Slide the top of the battery cover into 

the groove on the inside of the battery 

compartment, and press down.

WarNiNg: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. 

To prevent damage, remove the unit from the vehicle when 

exiting or store it out of direct sunlight. 

Charge your aera for at least 4 hours before 

using on battery power.

Connect the vehicle power cable.
Connect the USB cable.
Connect an AC adapter (optional 

accessory). 
Use a battery charger (optional 

accessory).

1.  Plug the vehicle power cable into the 

power connector on the right side of the 

cradle.

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2.  Remove the clear plastic from the bottom 

of the friction mount and shape it to your 

dashboard. 

3.  Place the friction mount on your 

dashboard so it is easily accessible.

4.  Lift the arm up.

5.  Snap the cradle onto the friction mount 

arm.

6.  Fit the bottom of your aera into the cradle.