Garmin 01093 LOW POWER COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMITTER User Manual USERS MANUAL
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USERS MANUAL
Important Safety and product InformatIon
Warnings
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous
situations could result in an accident or collision
resulting in death or serious injury.
• When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit
securely so it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the
road or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such
as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission
levers. Do not place in front of or above any airbag.
(See diagram.)
Do not mount
where driver’s
eld of vision
is blocked.
Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
dashboard.
Do not mount in front of an
airbag eld of deployment.
• When navigating, carefully compare information
displayed on the unit to all available navigation
sources, including information from street signs,
visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve
any discrepancies or questions before continuing
navigation and defer to posted road signs.
• Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not
become distracted by the unit while driving, and
always be fully aware of all driving conditions.
Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the unit’s
screen while driving and use voice prompts when
possible. Do not input destinations, change settings,
or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the
unit’s controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and
legal manner before attempting such operations.
• The unit is designed to provide route suggestions.
It is not designed to replace the need for driver
attentiveness regarding road closures or road
conditions, trafc congestion, weather conditions, or
other factors that may affect safety while driving.
Battery Warnings
If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-
ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may
present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, re, chemical
burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Contact your local waste disposal department to
properly dispose of the unit/battery.
• Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in
a high temperature location, such as in the sun in an
unattended vehicle on a hot day. To prevent damage,
remove the unit from the vehicle or store it out of
direct sunlight, such as in the glove box.
• Do not puncture or incinerate.
• When storing the unit for a limited length of time,
store within the following temperature range:
-4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C). When storing the unit
for an extended time, store within the following
temperature range: 32° to 77°F (0° to 25°C).
• Do not operate the unit outside of the following
temperature range: -4° to 131°F (-20° to 55°C).
NOTE: Refer to the Specications section in your
product’s owner’s manual to determine if the lithium-ion
battery in your specic Garmin product is replaceable.
If this unit contains a non-user-replaceable, rechargeable
lithium-ion battery, do not remove or attempt to
remove the battery.
If this unit contains a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-
ion battery, the following warnings also apply:
• Do not recharge the battery out of the unit or
disassemble the battery.
• Keep the used battery away from children. Do not
disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery.
• Only replace with a Garmin lithium-ion battery
pack. Using another battery presents a risk of re or
explosion. To purchase a replacement battery, see your
Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site.
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its
components contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive
harm. This notice is provided in accordance with
California’s Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/
prop65 for more information.
Important Information
MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of
Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete
and accurate 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.
NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD
MOUNTING; SPECIAL NOTICE TO DRIVERS
IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law
prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using
suction mounts on their windshields while operating
motor vehicles. Check your state and local laws and
ordinances for similar restrictions. Other Garmin
dashboard or friction mounting options should be used.
Garmin does not take any responsibility for any nes,
penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of
disregarding this notice or as a result of any other state
or local law or ordinance relating to use of the unit. (See
California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota
Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.)
The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of
2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics. For
more information on the applicability to this product, see
www.erecycle.org.
Caring for the Screen
Clean the screen with water, isopropyl alcohol, or
eyeglass cleaner: do not use cleaners containing
ammonia, which can harm the coating on the screen.
If the unit has a touch screen, follow these guidelines
as well:
• The touch screen is intended for nger operation.
• Although a PDA stylus may also be used to operate
the touch screen, never attempt this while operating a
vehicle.
• Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch
screen or damage may result.
European FM Transmitter
Licensing Information
The FM transmitter in this unit (if this unit contains an
FM transmitter) is intended for operation under a general
license or license exemption in the countries listed
below. The spectrum authority in each country has been
notied of the marketing of this product in the country.
Belgique
Česká
republika
Danmark
Deutschland
Eesti
Éire
España
France
Ísland
Italia
Latvija
Lietuva
Luxembourg
Magyarország
Malta
Nederland
Norge
Österreich
Portugal
Slovenija
Slovensko
Suisse
Suomi
Sverige
United
Kingdom
Ελλάδα
Κύπρος
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and may cause harmful interference to radio
communications if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a
different circuit from the GPS unit.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin
service center. Unauthorized repairs or modications
could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and
void your warranty and your authority to operate this
device under Part 15 regulations.
Industry Canada Compliance
Category I radiocommunication devices comply with
Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Category II
radiocommunication devices comply with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-310.
Limited Warranty
This Garmin product is warranted to be free from
defects in materials or workmanship for one year from
the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will,
at its sole option, repair or replace any components that
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fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be
made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor,
provided that the customer shall be responsible for
any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover
failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized
alteration or repairs.
This product is intended to be used only as a travel
aid and must not be used for any purpose requiring
precise measurement of direction, distance, location
or topography. Garmin makes no warranty as to the
accuracy or completeness of map data in this product.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED
HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS,
IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY
LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM
DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace
the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase
price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY
BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin
authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for
shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number.
Securely pack the unit and a copy of the original sales
receipt, which is required as the proof of purchase for
warranty repairs. Write the tracking number clearly on
the outside of the package. Send the unit, freight charges
prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station.
Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through
online auctions are not eligible for rebates or
other special offers from Garmin. Online auction
conrmations are not accepted for warranty verication.
To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of
the sales receipt from the original retailer is required.
Garmin will not replace missing components from any
package purchased through an online auction.
International Purchases: A separate warranty is
provided by international distributors for units purchased
outside the United States. This warranty is provided
by the local in-country distributor and this distributor
provides local service for your unit. Distributor
warranties are only valid in the area of intended
distribution. Units purchased in the United States or
Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center
in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or
Taiwan for service.