3
Getting Started
To install batteries and the SD card
Unscrew the D-rings on the back of the device until
1.
you can remove the battery cover.
Optional. To insert an SD card, gently press down the
2.
SD card latch, insert the card in the slot, and press
down the slot to close the latch.
Note
Do not lift the
SD card latch as this could cause damage.
Insert two AA batteries or a DeLorme Li-ion
3.
rechargeable battery according to the polarity symbols
inside the battery compartment. Be sure to insert
batteries correctly.
Position the battery cover on the device and screw in
4.
the D-rings.
Go to
5.
MENU > Device Setup > System > Battery
Type
and ensure the correct battery type is selected.
This ensures that the battery indicator displays the
correct amount of battery life remaining.
To view the battery indicator
The battery indicator is on the Satellites Page; for more
information, see
Battery Indicator
on page 14.
To charge a DeLorme Li-ion battery in the
PN-Series GPS
Install the battery in the device.
1.
Connect the device to your computer with the USB
2.
cable.
You can leave the device fully powered on.
OR
You can set it to charging mode; with the device
powered off, quickly press
Power
once. The screen
displays "Charging" or "Charge Complete."
To improve battery life
Automatically turn off the backlight after 15 seconds;
go to
MENU > Device Setup > Display > Backlight
Timer > 15 sec
.
Use the power saving option; go to
MENU > Device
Setup > System > GPS Settings > Power Saving
.
Disable the GPS when inside. Go to
MENU > Device
Setup > System > GPS Settings > Disable GPS
OR
from the Satellites Page, go to
MENU > Disable GPS
.
Use batteries with higher milliamp-hour (mAh) ratings
(such as Duracell Ultras, Energizer E2s, etc.).
Turning the PN-Series GPS On or
Off
The
Power
button
is at the bottom right corner of the
button area.
To turn on the PN-Series GPS
Press and hold
Power
until you see the Welcome screen.
