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charger. The battery will require 4 hours charging to be fully charged.
Geosat 5 can be fed with voltage between 10 and 35 V. The car charger cable provided in the box
should be used to power Geosat via the car cigarette/12 V power socket.
1. Plug the car charger cable into Geosat 5
2. Remove the cigarette lighter from its slot or remove the 12 V power socket cover
3. Insert the other end of the cable into the socket
Some vehicles are equipped with additional 12 V plugs.
The red LED on the plug confirms the correct functioning of the power supply. If the LED is off, check
the connections or try again with the vehicle engine on.
The battery recharges when the navigator is fed with the power supply cable, either if it is on or if
it has been switched off with the
POWER button
. In this case, the keyboard flashes until Geosat 5
is fully charged.
ATTENTION
when the device encounters internal temperatures of higher than 60°, the battery will
not recharge and an alarm message will be displayed. This can happen if the navigator is exposed
for a long time to direct sunlight in hot weather. In such cases, it is suggested that you switch off the
navigator to recharge the battery.
2.4 Battery Functioning
Geosat 5’s battery allows the navigator to operate even without feeding it with the power supply
cable.
The maximum use of the battery in optimal conditions ranges from 30 minutes to 2 hours (according
to the usage patterns). It is possible to extend the battery-life to optimize efficiency: in the system
setup it is possible to choose fromthree levels of power-save (none, medium, maximum).
2.5 Fitting the optional external GPS antenna
Geosat 5 is equipped with a built-in GPS antenna and with a port for an optional external antenna.
The external antenna can be useful in case of complex installations. The external antenna does not
need power.
The magnetic base of the external GPS antenna can be placed on any flat metallic surface, with the
antenna facing up. The higher the GPS antenna is placed, the better it will receive the signal.
To guarantee a good signal place the external antenna on the bonnet or on the roof. The cable is
made of a tear-proof material so that it does not break if it is accidentally closed between the door
and the body of the vehicle. The antenna should not be covered with shielding materials (e.g. metal).
Do not put the antenna in the boot or in the glove box.
After positioning the antenna take its cable inside the vehicle, passing it through the passenger door
seal and connect the end plug into Geosat 5.
