Garmin GPSMAP 496 - Manual (Page 164)

56 GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual
Appendix > Care Information
Care Information
Contact Garmin if you have any questions caring for your GPSMAP
496. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913)
397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central
Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support .
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241
(outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK).
Cleaning the Unit
The GPSMAP 496 is constructed of high quality materials and does
not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit
using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe
dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic
components.
Storing the GPSMAP 496
Do not store the GPSMAP 496 where prolonged exposure to
temperature extremes can occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as
permanent damage may result. User information, such as waypoints
and routes, is retained in the unit’s memory without the need for
external power. It is always a good practice to back up important
user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC
(transferring it to MapSource).
Immersing the Unit in Water
The GPSMAP 496 is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can
withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged
submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be
certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse or charging.