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Preparing the Gmic for use
The battery pack for the Gmic is supplied as a separate item in the carry case. The
batteries within this pack are supplied quarter charged. To insert the battery pack
into the Gmic unscrew the three screws underneath the unit, remove the cover and
packing foam and connect the battery pack, place in the battery compartment, refit
the packing foam, and then replace the cover with the three screws.
Battery charging
To charge the batteries, connect the charge lead from the charger to the
Headphones / Battery charge connector on the back of the Gmic. Plug the charger
unit into the mains supply.
While the batteries are charging, the charging LED will be illuminated. This only
goes out when the batteries are fully charged. The Gmic unit cannot be used while
the batteries are charging. The time required to charge the batteries from flat is
approximately 7 hours, which can be easily achieved overnight.
The On/Off switch can be pressed while the unit is on charge to see how much
charge is in the batteries at any time. However, the Gmic MUST be switched back
off again in order to resume charging.
When the unit is switched on the battery power available is indicated by three LCD
blocks.
When all three blocks are illuminated, the batteries are fully charged.
When two blocks are illuminated, this indicates normal usage.
When only one block is illuminated, this indicates the battery is low on charge.
When the single block starts flashing, this indicates that the batteries are very low
and should be recharged as soon as possible.
Battery replacement
Although the batteries are rechargeable, they may eventually need to be replaced.
Only batteries configured to the correct specification and type must be used. These
are available from Palmer Environmental.
To replace the batteries, first switch the unit off. Unscrew the three screws
underneath the unit, remove the packing foam, then unplug the battery pack
connector releasing the batteries. Connect a new battery pack, place in the battery
compartment, refit the packing foam, and then replace the cover with the three
screws. The batteries will need charging
