Garmin GPSMAP 276C Owner's Manual

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Charging the GPSMAP 276CBefore using the GPSMAP 276C charge the battery. Plug the powercable into an external power source to charge. You can use the unitwhile it is charging.To charge the unit’s battery:1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power connectoron the back of the unit. See the image on page 1 forconnector location.2. Align the notches and push the plug into the connector untilfully seated.3. Plug the 12-Volt adapter into an available AC outlet, orcigarette lighter receptacle if you have a cigarette lighteradapter. Use care when routing the cable; make sure it doesnot interfere with vehicle operation. The unit begins chargingas soon as external power is applied.TIP: Placing the unit in Charge Mode charges the unit morequickly than when the unit is turned on and reduces draw on thevehicle/vessel battery.When you turn on the GPSMAP 276C the power source indicator onthe GPS tab shows the unit is operating off battery power ( ),that the unit is charging ( ), or that an external power source isin use ( ).Using Charge ModeIf you want to charge the battery when you are not using the unit,you can put the unit into Charge Mode.To put the GPSMAP 276C in Charge Mode:1. Connect the GPSMAP 276C to an external power supply.2. Press and hold the POWER key. Instead of completelyturning off, the GPSMAP 276C goes into Charge Mode.NOTE: While in Charge Mode, the GPSMAP 276C draws asmall amount of current from the vessel/vehicle battery. To avoiddischarging the vehicle’s battery, disconnect the external powercable from the unit when not in use for several days.Over time, you might notice that the lithium-ion battery in the unitis not holding a charge any more. This is common for lithium-ionbatteries. Contact Garmin or your Garmin dealer to order a batterypack replacement if you are experiencing battery charging issues.2 GPSMAP 276C Owner’s ManualgettIng stArted > chArgIng the gPsMAP 276c