# 4) Turning the instrument on and off

#### **Turning on the instrument**

To turn on the instrument, simply press the **center button**. The screen turns on immediately and the instrument is ready to use.

Sensor initialization and GPS acquisition are performed automatically in the background.

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**Turning off the instrument**

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To turn off the instrument, use the **left and right buttons** to navigate to the **“Shutdown”** screen, then press the **center button** to confirm.

If a flight recording is in progress, a confirmation prompt will appear to prevent accidental interruption. Confirm shutdown with the center button or go back using the navigation buttons.

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#### **Automatic shutdown**

To preserve battery life, the instrument automatically turns off after **20 minutes of inactivity**.

Inactivity is defined as the absence of:

* button presses,
* ground speed variation,
* or pressure variation.

This automatic shutdown delay can be configured using the **Syride Link** software.

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⚠️ **Important note:** When a flight is being recorded, the instrument will not shut down automatically in order to ensure the integrity of the flight file.