NAVI-1/NAVI-XT VERSION
1.06
4.3.5 Charging & Discharging the included battery
Your NAVI-1 is powered by a rechargeable battery, an alarm will warn you
when the battery reaches the low level (< 3.6 V).
Once the battery is clipped in the NAVI-1, plug one of the cable charger
(not supplied with NAVI-1, however, available upon request, see chapter
0.2
), into the corresponding power jack interface of NAVI-1. Plug the
transformer unit into a main AC power socket or vehicle power outlet (it
depend on the purchased cable charger, see chapter
0.2
) with easy access.
As far as the temperature limits is recognised, please refer to the table 4 and
chapters
4.3.5.1
and
4.3.5.2
.
The extreme temperatures have an unfavourable influence on the
rechargeable batteries. The capacity and life cycle of the batteries are
reduced if they are kept at cold or warm places, e.g. in a closed car at
summer or winter conditions. Try always to keep the included battery at
normal temperatures between 15°C and 25°C. The GPS receiver with a too
cold or too warm battery does not temporarily operate sometimes, even if
the battery is completely charged. Especially, the achievement of battery is
strongly reduced at temperatures under the freezing point.
During the charging time the indicator LED (labelled BAT) on the top side
of NAVI-1 lights green (if the equipment is switched off). Charging will be
terminated after the battery reached full capacity (4.2V/700 mAh) which
approximately takes 2-3 hours. During this time the NAVI-1 can also be
used, but note that, the battery’s capacity has to be higher then 3.8 V.
Keeping the cable charger plugged to the equipment when the battery is
fully charged does not damage the battery, but it is recommended to unplug
from the power source. To optimise battery capacity, you should allow the
battery to fully discharge every now and then. If you do not intend to use
your NAVI-1 for several days, we recommend you to disconnect it from the
battery. The NAVI-1 can also be used while it is on charge.
New feature for NAVI-XT, only
The NAVI-XT can also operate without the need of the internal battery.
However, it must be always connected via one of the cable charger
(available upon request, see chapter
0.2
) to an external power source during
the operation. Keep in mind the validity of GPS data stored in SRAM is no
more available if the internal battery of the NAVI-XT is removed and it is
disconnected from the external power source. That means, the NAVI-XT
allways performs a cold start after each power on procedure.
4.3.5.1 Safety precautions while charging the battery
Be sure to follow the rules listed below while charging the battery. Failure
to do so may cause the battery to become hot, rupture, or ignite and cause
serious injury.
•
When charging the battery, either use one of the aforementioned battery
charger or otherwise insure that the battery charging conditions specified
by Falcom are met.
•
Do not attach the NAVI-1 to a power supply plug or directly to a car’s
cigarette lighter (an adapter cable has to be used).
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