Attaching the carabiner clip, Maximizing battery life – Garmin GPSMAP 62stc User Manual
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GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual
attaching the Carabiner
Clip
1. Position the carabiner clip in the
slots on the mounting spine.
2. Slide the clip up until it locks in
place.
Maximizing Battery Life
Using the Battery Save Option
Use the battery save option to save
battery power and prolong battery life.
From the main menu, select Setup
> Display > Battery Save > On.
Decreasing the Backlight
Extensive use of screen backlighting
can significantly reduce battery life.
You can adjust the backlight brightness
and decrease the backlight timeout to
maximize battery power.
1. Quickly press to open the
backlight status page.
2. Use the Rocker to adjust the
brightness.
adjusting the Backlight
Timeout
1. From the main menu, select Setup
> Display > Backlight Timeout.
2. Select a time.
Selecting the Battery Type
1. From the main menu, select Setup
> System > Battery Type.
2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or
Rechargeable niMH.