Tips for maximizing battery life in the onix 400 – Bushnell ONIX 400 364000 User Manual

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The ONIX400 uses the latest technology and exclusive features to provide the most
efficient combination of battery life and functionality.

The rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack provides an extended capacity of power to
run both your GPS and XM Satellite Radio features simultaneously.

tiPs for maximiZing battery life in the onix 400

Power Saving Options

The following features allow the user to extend battery life.

Utilize SafeTrack™ and Auto Update modes to maximize battery life.

• Backlight – Turn the backlight “Off” when outdoors in

daylight to increase battery life. Use the backlight in low light,

or dark conditions, or when indoors.

• Brightness – Increasing brightness increases power

consumption. Select a brightness level based on your viewing

requirements

• XM/Sports/Weather – See Figure 2.

GPS – Turn GPS “Off” when not using the GPS navigation functions or when indoors

where GPS signals are not accessible.

2) SafeTrack™ Battery Conservation Mode

a. SafeTrack Mode creates a low power state while maintaining satellite

connection

b. Utilize SafeTrack to extend battery life during navigation

c. XM Satellite Radio audio does not function when Safetrack is activated

d. XM Weather and XM Sports information can be updated while utilizing

SafeTrack (See “Auto Update”)

e. Access SafeTrack from the Hot “H” button menu (see Figure 3).
For more information on Safe Track please reference “Using the SafeTrack

Battery Conservation Mode” on pg.18.

1) Power Menu

a. Access this quick menu anytime by clicking the Power Button

(see Figure 1)

Options to increase battery life:

1. XM must be turned “On” to listen to XM Radio audio programming.

2. When not listening to XM audio programming, turn XM “Off” to significantly

increase battery life.

3. The “Auto Update” mode provides for periodic updates of XM Weather and XM

Sports data while providing extended battery life versus the XM “On” mode.

XM audio programming is not available in this mode.

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