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Trickle Charger/AC Adapter

The trickle charger/AC adapter supplied with the

GPSCOM 190 converts line voltage to the DC voltage
necessary to operate the unit. The adapter also slowly
recharges the Ni-Cad battery pack at a rate of 14 hours

for a full recharge. Make sure you charge the

Ni-Cad battery^ pack for 14 hours before using your
GPSCOM 190 to ensure optimum capacity and perfor­
mance. When charging the battery pack, be sure to turn
the unit off to ensure a full charge. Note that the cigarette
lighter adapter will not trickle charge the battery pack.

To recharge the Ni-Cad battery pack:

1.

Attach the connector end of the adapter to the

GPSCOM 190 by sliding it into the slot on the left side of

the unit (observe the keyway on the unit connector and
the matching groove on the connector end).

2.

Plug the other end into an electrical outlet

A

Do not charge the GPSCOM 190 for more than 24

hours. Heat generated by overcharging can short­

en battery life and cause battery pack component

failures.

Battery Pack Handling and Storage

The Ni-Cad battery supplied with the GPSCOM 190

has exposed terminals which may be shorted if not stored

properly. Don’t place a loose battery pack on or near
metal objects (paper clips, keys, tools, etc.) and be care­

ful when placing battery packs in handbags, toolboxes,

etc. Never immerse a battery pack in water.

If

the battery

pack becomes wet, wipe it dry before attaching it to the

unit.

Always store your GPSCOM 190 with the battery

pack installed. An internal lithium battery will save

almanac and waypoint data for an extended period of

time, but it is designed to allow you to recharge the bat­
tery pack, not replace it.

If

you’re storing the unit for the

season, make sure the batteries are fully charged.

APPENDIX A

Accessories &

Installaiion

WASNINGl

Do not

dispose

oj a Ni-Cad

battery pack

in

a jirt

or

indneriitor

Heat may cause

battery

ceils to

explode

and/or release dangerous

gases.

4i!

batteries

must

be

recycled

or

disposed

oj

propedy, and cannot be dis­

posed of by ordinary

waste

disposal

methods. Please

take the time

to

check

with

your nearest GARMIN ser­

vice center jor proper dis­

posal

methods

and

locations.