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GETTING STARTED
2.1
CONNECTIONS
The mini USB socket provides the battery charge and the link to a Personal Computer.
Micro SD card slot.
Bluetooth connection.
2.2
BATTERY
The main power is supplied by an internal rechargeable high capacity lithium battery. This battery has no
memory effect, so it can be partially recharged, without affecting the battery’s time life. It also has a very low
self-discharge rate (more than one year) and works very well at low temperatures. A fully charged battery life
ranges over 30 hours.
When the battery’s icon starts to blink there are roughly 4 hours use remaining.
2.2.1
BATTERY RECHARGE
To recharge the instrument insert the charger plug or other mini USB accessory and wait till the battery level
indicator is totally filled.
The required time for a full charge is about 8 hours.
There are no problem if you leave the vario charging for more than 8 hours, as the vario automatically
switches to a “maintain mode” to prevent the battery’s overcharge.
The Digifly AIR’s lithium battery has no “memory effect”, so it can be also partially charged.
2.2.2
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
The mini USB socket can be used to power the instrument and simultaneously charge the internal battery for
unlimited time.
With the instrument turned on, it is necessary an external stabilized 5VDC power supply (e.g. a solar panel)
and a minimum of 150mA to properly power the instrument. The exceeding electric current will be used
charge the internal lithium battery. Proper solar panels are suitable to power the instrument.
2.3
KEYBOARD - NORMAL OR LONG KEY PRESS
The time length you press the keys on your Digifly instrument selects the available functions.
Normal press key means to press the button for less than a second
For a long key press, you must keep the button pressed down for at least 2 seconds
When not specified, the key press has to be considered as a normal key press (less than a second).
mini USB connector
CONNECTOR
micro SD slot