Software v3.0.9915
© Satmap Systems Ltd 2015
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6.3 Power Control
(MAIN MENU → Settings → Power Control)
Automatic Power Saving
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select desired
time the unit will stay powered on for.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
Note: Allowing the unit to power off will cause it to lose
GPS lock. However, if the unit is in hibernate mode,
then it will be able to acquire a lock very quickly after
powering on.
Automatic Screen Turn Off
This is a power saving option.
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select desired
time before the screen will turn off leaving the unit
still operating.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
GPS lock will be maintained and the unit will
continue to log your position.
• To instantly re-activate the screen, press any
button, except when the screen is locked. In this
case, use the power button.
Alert When Screen Off
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle between
Off and Screen Alerts Every Minute.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to return to
SETTINGS MENU.
With the alerts mode selected the screen will flash
on at 1 minute intervals to remind you the unit is
switched on—particularly useful when dark.
Pressing the Default button restores the following
settings:
Automatic Power Setting
Off after 120 minutes
Automatic Screen Turn Off
Always On
Alert When Screen Off
Screen Alerts Every Minute
6. MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont)
Power Control
Settings