Garmin © 2007
Honda Portable Navigation System
a
PPendix
Battery Gauge
The battery icon
in the
upper right corner of the Menu
page indicates the status of the
internal battery.
Battery charging
or connected to
external power
Battery fully
charged
Periodically, you might notice
that the battery gauge is not
completely accurate. To increase
the accuracy of the battery gauge,
fully discharge the battery and
then fully charge it without
interrupting the charging. For
best results, leave the unit in
the mount and keep the mount
powered (your vehicle on) until
the unit is totally charged.
Battery Information
Your unit contains an internal, non-removable, lithium-ion
battery. Contact your local waste disposal department for
information on properly disposing of the unit.
Battery Tips
Your unit’s battery should last 4 to 8 hours depending on usage.
The battery gauge indicates the status of the battery.
To extend the battery life, reduce the time the backlight stays on.
Touch
>
Display
>
Backlight Timeout
.
To extend the battery life, close the antenna when you do not
need to receive GPS signals.
To maximize the battery life and help eliminate the possibility of
the battery overheating, which may lead to a risk of fire, do not
leave your unit in direct sunlight and avoid prolonged exposure
to excessive heat. To prevent damage, remove your unit from
the vehicle when leaving your vehicle or store it out of direct
sunlight, such as in a vehicle compartment.
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For information about the internal, non-removable, lithium-ion
battery, see
Battery Warning
section of the product information sheet that came in the box,
and
