Setting the auto-off delay time – Garmin iQue 3600a User Manual

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Introduction: Customizing Your Handheld

1.14

Chapter 1 Introduction

Setting the Auto-Off Delay Time

You can set your handheld to shut off automatically after a certain period of time to conserve battery power. Auto shut-off turns off

the display and backlight after a specified period of inactivity. It is important to remember that if the GPS antenna is open, or if your

iQue is connected to an external antenna, the iQue will shut off automatically but the GPS receiver will remain on (and continue to

drain battery life). Be sure to close the GPS antenna or disconnect the iQue from its external antenna to conserve battery power. If

you find that your handheld shuts itself off before you finish reviewing information on the screen, you can increase the automatic

shut-off setting.

To set the auto shutoff interval:

1. Tap the

Home icon

. Then tap the

Prefs

icon.

2. Tap the pick list in the upper right corner and choose

General.

3. In the General Preferences screen, tap the

Auto-off After pick list and choose an auto shut-off time.

Setting Your Handheld to Stay On While in the Cradle

In order to save battery power, your handheld will shut off after the time interval you set in General Preferences. Battery power is

not an issue when your handheld is charging in the cradle, so you may choose to have the handheld remain on while in the cradle.

To set your device to stay on while in the cradle:

1. Tap the

Home icon

. Then tap the

Prefs

icon.

2. Tap the pick list in the upper right corner and choose

General.

3. Tap the

Stay on in Cradle check box to set your handheld to stay on while in the cradle. If you uncheck the box,

your handheld shuts off after the period of time that you specify above.

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