Important Safety and Product Information
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous
situations could result in an accident or collision
resulting in death or serious injury.
If your unit contains or accepts mapping products, follow
these guidelines to ensure safe navigating.
• When navigating, carefully compare information displayed
on the unit to all available navigation sources, including
information from visual sightings, local waterway rules
and restrictions, and maps� For safety, always resolve any
discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation�
• Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to
replace, the use of authorized government charts� Official
government charts and notices to mariners contain all
information needed to navigate safely�
• Use this unit only as a navigational aid� Do not attempt to
use the unit for any purpose requiring precise measurement
of direction, distance, location, or topography�
• If your unit has video input capabilities, do not attempt to
operate or watch video input while operating or navigating
your boat� Operating or watching the video input while
the boat is moving could cause an accident or collision
resulting in property damage, serious injury, or death�
nOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if
your product contains or accepts maps, or to determine if your
product has video input capability�
Battery Warnings
Your GPS unit may use an internal, non-user-replaceable
battery for various purposes, such as the real-time clock�
• Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-
replaceable battery�
• When disposing of the unit, take it to a professional service,
such as a waste electronics treatment facility, to have the
battery removed and recycled�
Important Information
Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to
provide customers with the most complete and accurate
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cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost� We
use a combination of governmental and private data sources,
which we identify in product literature and copyright messages
displayed to the consumer� Virtually all data sources contain
some inaccurate or incomplete data� In some countries,
complete and accurate map information is either not available
or is prohibitively expensive�
Caring for the Unit
The case is constructed of high quality materials and does not
require user maintenance, except cleaning�
Cleaning the Case
Clean the unit's outer casing (except for the screen) using a
cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe
dry� Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage
plastic components�
Cleaning the Screen
The unit's lens is coated with a special anti-reflective coating
that is sensitive to skin oils, waxes and abrasive cleaners�
Cleaners containing ammonia, alcohol, abrasives, or anti-
grease detergents will harm the anti-reflective coating� It is
important to clean the lens using an eyeglass lens cleaner
(that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings) and a
clean, lint-free cloth�
Water Immersion
The unit is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7� It can
withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes�
Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit� After
submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before
reuse�
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin, declares that this product is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC� To view the full Declaration of
Conformity, go to www�garmin�com/compliance�
Industry Canada Compliance
nOTE: The following statement does not apply to fishfinders�
Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210� Category II radiocommunication
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