Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide190-02017-20 Rev. A3OverviewOverview Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices IndexCHARGING THE BATTERYNOTE: While in Charge Mode, the unit draws a current from the aircraft. Toavoid discharging the aircraft’s battery, disconnect the external power cablefrom the unit when not in use for several days.Charge the aera for at least 4 hours before using on battery power. Charge thebattery by connecting the aviation power cable, the USB cable, an AC adapter, or usea stand-alone battery charger (optional accessory).Plug the unit into a 12-Volt or 24-Volt connector to charge. The unit can be usedwhile it is charging. Charge the unit within the following temperature range: 41° to95°F (5° to 35°C).1) Mount the aera 660 in the aircraft and connect the power cable to theaircraft power outlet (cigarette lighter receptacle).2) Route the power cable so that it does not interfere with aircraft operation.The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied.USING CHARGE MODEApplying external power to the aera automatically turns on the unit for full operation.If the battery is present and needs to be charged, the external power source chargesthe battery while the unit is in use.If you do not want to use the unit, but you would like to charge the battery, you canput the unit into Charge Mode. Connect the unit to an external power supply. Pressand hold the POWER Button. Instead of completely turning off, the unit now goesinto Charge Mode.The unit will run cooler and may allow more current to be available for charging thebattery while in Charge Mode.MOUNTING THE aera IN THE AIRCRAFTRefer to Appendix D 'Installation & Interfacing' for information on mounting theaera in the aircraft.
