6. Charging and Installing the Battery
Inthisprocedureyouwillchargeandtheninstall and secure the battery.
1. Charge the battery, using the included battery charger, until it is fully
chargedasindicatedbytheLEDonthecharger.Chargingusuallyrequires
8 continuoushoursbut mayvarydependingonyourconfiguration.
NOTE: Some international models may notincludea battery or battery charger.
2. Openthebottombackzipperontheportablecase,andinstallthebattery
in the battery well. While holding the tie-down straps out of the way,
makesurethepowercableisfittedsnuglyintotheslotinthewellsothat
thebatterydoesnotrestonit(seetheillustrationInstallingtheBattery).
3. Pull the two battery tie-down straps over the top of the battery and
connect both ends of each strap over the top, making sure that the
straps are pulled tight around the battery and that the battery is
seated securely in the battery well.
4. Zip up the back opening.
NOTE: Do NOT connect the power cable to the battery at this time. You should
wait until just before fishing to connect the power cable to the battery.
Installing theBattery Tying Downthe Battery
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