Garmin GPSMap 498 Owner's Manual - Page 8

Care Information, Cleaning the Unit, Storing the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498, Immersing the Unit in Water - problems

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INTRODUCTION > CARE INFORMATION Care Information Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. Storing the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Do not store the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes can occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage can result. User information, such as waypoints and routes are retained in the unit's memory without the need for external power. It is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource.) Immersing the Unit in Water The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 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. To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this manual, contact Garmin Product Support in the U.S. at 800/800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44/0870-8501241. vi GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual

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GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner’s Manual
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NTRODUCTION
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C
ARE
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NFORMATION
Care Information
Cleaning the Unit
The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is constructed of high quality
materials and does not require user maintenance other than
cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and
solvents that can damage plastic components.
Storing the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498
Do not store the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 where prolonged
exposure to temperature extremes can occur (such as in the trunk
of a car) as permanent damage can result. User information, such
as waypoints and routes are retained in the unit’s memory without
the need for external power. It is always a good practice to back up
important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a
PC (transferring it to MapSource.)
Immersing the Unit in Water
The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 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.
To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this manual,
contact Garmin Product Support in the U.S. at 800/800-1020 or
Garmin Europe at 44/0870-8501241.