Garmin aera 500 - Manual (Page 159)

Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A
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Overview
GPS Navigation
Flight Planning
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Avoidance
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Appendices
Index
aPPeNdix e: Battery aNd care iNFOrMatiON
Battery iNFOrMatiON
The aera contains a user-replaceable, lithium-ion battery. To maximize the lifetime
of the battery, do not leave the aera in direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged exposure
to excessive heat.
The battery icon in the top right of the screen the ‘Home’ screen indicates the
status of the aera battery. To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge, fully discharge
the battery and fully charge it. Do not unplug the aera until it is fully charged.
mAXImIZING THE BATTERY lIFE
• Turn down the backlight (refer to the 'System Settings' chapter of this section).
• Unplug the XM antenna (if applicable).
• Do not leave the unit in direct sunlight, in a cool (not freezing) place. When
storing the unit, store within the following temperature range: -32 ° to 122 ° F (-0 °
to 50 ° C).
• Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range: -4 ° to 140 ° F
(-20 ° to 60 ° C).
• Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat.
REPlACING THE BATTERY IN THE AERA
To replace the battery, use a Garmin lithium-ion battery 010-11143-00. Purchase
a replacement battery at http://buy.garmin.com. Contact you local waste disposal
department for information about properly disposing of the battery.
chaNGiNG the FuSe
If the unit does not charge, the fuse may need to be replaced.
1) Unscrew the round end piece, and remove it.
2) Remove the fuse (glass and silver cylinder), and replace with a 3A fast-blow
fuse.
3) Ensure that the silver tip is placed in the end piece. Screw on the end piece.