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Battery information – Garmin 550 User Manual

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zūmo 500/550 Owner’s Manual

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PPENDIX

Battery Information

Your zūmo contains an internal lithium-

ion battery. The battery lasts up to 4

hours, depending on usage.
The

battery icon on the Menu

page indicates the status of the internal

battery. If the icon is not present, your

zūmo is connected to external power. For

information about charging your zūmo,

see

page 49

.

Maximizing the Battery Life

• Turn off GPS (

>

System

>

GPS Mode

>

GPS Off

) when you

do not need to receive GPS signals,

or use

Normal

mode when WAAS or

EGNOS is not available.

• Turn the backlight brightness down.

Press and hold

, and then use

and

to adjust the brightness.

• Do not leave your zūmo in direct

sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure

to excessive heat or cold.

Replacing the Battery

To purchase a replacement lithium-ion

battery pack, go to

www.garmin

.com/products/zumo

, and click the

Accessories

link.

Unscrew the battery pack and replace

the battery. Contact your local waste

disposal department for information on

properly disposing of the battery.

MCX

connector

under

weather cap

Battery

pack

Screw