old man
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How long do batteries last in you GPS and what model. I have a new Garmin Oregon 600 and new batteries will not last a full day with screen off.
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How long do batteries last in you GPS and what model. I have a new Garmin Oregon 600 and new batteries will not last a full day with screen off.
I have the same one, i use Lithium which last longer than a day.
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Richard
Beat me to it. If you're using rechargeables and don't set it to NiMH, your GPSr will "think" the batteries are dead long before they are because they operate at lower voltage than alkaline or lithium.Make sure your setting is correct in your GPS for the batteries you are using. I believe you can tell the GPS if you are using alkaline or lithium in the setup menu.
Beat me to it. If you're using rechargeables and don't set it to NiMH, your GPSr will "think" the batteries are dead long before they are because they operate at lower voltage than alkaline or lithium.
This. Make sure it's set to lithium. I have had my Garmin Etrex for over a year now and I am still on the same set of Lithiums.