Garmin GPS 12XL User Manual download pdf (Page 18)

Battery Level Indicator

The Satellite Page also features a battery level indi-

cator, located to the left of the sky view, which displays

the strength of the unit’s batteries. The battery indicator

will not appear if the receiver is using external power.

The battery level indicator is calibrated for alka -

line batteries. Voltage differences will display

Ni-Cad and lithium batteries differently . No

other receiver functions are affected.

The GPS 12XL features an internal lithium battery

that will maintain the unit’s memory when the receiver

is not running off batteries or external power.

Backlighting Bulb Icon

The GPS 12XL features full-screen backlighting.

Activate the backlight by pressing the key briefly.

Note: A bulb icon will appear on the Satellite Page

when backlighting is turned on.

Emergency Erase Function

You may erase the GPS 12XL’s memory in four quick

steps. This will cause all stored data to be deleted,

including: routes, waypoints, and the track log.

To erase all stored data:

1. Ensure that the GPS 12XL is turned off.

2. While holding down the key, hold down the

key to turn the unit on. A warning message will appear

with “Yes?” highlighted, and ask you to confirm your

selection.

3. If you do not wish to erase all stored data, press

and to cancel the emergency erase.

4. If you do wish to complete the emergency erase, press

to confirm.

Battery Level,

Backlighting &

Emergency Erase

REFERENCE

When backlighting is on, a

bulb icon will appear on

the Satellite Page.

Use the icon to determine

if backlighting is turned

on during daylight hours.

Upon activating the

E m e rgency Erase

Function, you will be

asked to confirm your

decision.

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