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Canon ELPH520HSSIL Digital Camera User Manual

1. The trip odometer trip timer and average speed readings can all be reset from the Trip Computer option on the Main Menu See page 66 GETTING STARTED FEED KEP 700 CELLS TL P ETT HEAT TIME TO HERT ae amp casos 11 04 r FOIHTER LA R With the map oriented to track up the pointer always points up and the map rotates to your current direction of travel track Note the north indicator on the map CAMP HILLS WALE LAKE You can also select a full screen map from the Map Page Options See page 35 The Map Page shows your movement using a real time track log an electronic breadcrumb trail that appears directly on the map as you re traveling and your present position as a pointer icon in the center of the map The Map Page also shows any nearby lakes rivers highways and towns Use the zoom keys IN and OUT to adjust the map to the desired scale To change the map scale 1 Press the IN zoom key to select a smaller scale and more detail for a smaller area 2 Press the OUT zoom key to select a larger scale and display a larger area The map can be oriented with the top of the page always pointing north oriented along your desired course or it can automatically rotate to keep your current direction of travel track at the top of the screen The default setting is North Up which keeps the top of the page always pointing north Nearby waypoints are depicted on the map wit
2. 1 Highlight the waypoint coordinates field to change the position coordinates or highlight the reference waypoint name bearing or distance fields to change the reference waypoint information Press ENTER to begin editing 2 Use the rocker keypad to enter the new information Press ENTER to accept the new information 3 When finished highlight Done and press ENTER The Waypoint Edit Page also features an options page that allows you to delete the waypoint view the map area around the waypoint position define how the waypoint QUEDA CR GU will appear on the map display or average the waypoint position to improve accuracy To display the Waypoint Edit Options press MENU with the Waypoint Edit Page displayed The following options are available Show Map allows you to view the map area surrounding the selected waypoints position While viewing the map display you can also use the IN and OUT zoom keys to see additional detail Display Options lets you select how the selected waypoint will appear on the map display Options are provided to show Symbol amp Name Symbol amp Comment Cmnt or Symbol Only To change the display options for a waypoint 1 Highlight Display Options and press ENTER 2 Highlight the desired option and press ENTER Average Position allows you to average position samples over time to improve the accuracy of the position reading See page 31 for more information on aver
3. Active Log to display the Clear Active Log option or highlight any of the Saved Logs to display the Delete Saved Log option You should select the Clear Active Log option at the beginning of any trip where you ll want to convert the track log data into a TracBack route See pages 52 53 To delete a track log 1 Highlight the track log you wish to delete active or saved on the Track Logs Page and press MENU to display the Track Log Options 2 Highlight Clear Active Log or Delete Saved Log and press ENTER 3 Press ENTER again to confirm or press QUIT to cancel Track Log Settings cont Delete All allows you to clear all track logs active and saved from memory To delete all track logs from memory 1 Select Delete All from the Track Log Options and press ENTER 2 Press ENTER again to confirm or QUIT to cancel Setup Logging provides a setup screen to define how track log data will be recorded The Setup Logging Page provides options for Record Mode Interval and Interval Value Record Mode lets you select one of three track recording options Off No track log will be recorded NOTE Selecting Off will prevent you from using the TracBack feature Fill A track log will be recorded until the track memory is full Wrap default A track log will be continuously recorded wrapping through available memory replacing the oldest track
4. Highway Page 40 O HM 330 345 H Vaaraar drag rdrarrdargiral Your course is represented by the highway center line Keep the center line in the middle of the display to stay on Course 255 300 HM 330 FREED ardor rar rd rrrr da 7 rrak STAND When using a route the Highway Page will guide you to each waypoint along the route The GPS IIIs Highway Page also provides graphic steering guidance to your des tination by using a graphic highway display Along the right side of the page top when display is vertical are four user selectable data fields that display current speed distance and time to next waypoint and a bearing pointer defaults The bearing pointer always points to the destination waypoint or the next waypoint when using a route relative to the direction you are moving track If the bearing pointer points straight ahead you are heading directly to your destination If the bearing pointer points any direction other than up turn toward the arrow until it points up then continue in that direction Each data field may be configured to display any one of twenty three data options The graphic heading compass at the top of the page indicates the direction you are moving track Directly below the heading compass the highway display pro vides visual guidance to the destination waypoint and keeps you on your intended course line Your course is represented by the center line down the middle of the grap
5. Bahama Islands Carthage Tunisia CH 1903 Switzerland Chatham 1971 Chatham Island New Zealand Chua Astro Paraguay Corrego Algre Brazil Djakarta Batavia Sumatra Island Indonesia Dos 1968 Gizo Island New Georgia Islands Easter Island 1967 European 1950 Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Gibraltar Greece Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland European 1979 Austria Finland Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland Finland Hayford Finland Gandajika Base Republic of Maldives Geodetic Datum 49 New Zealand Guam 1963 Guam Island Gux Astro Guadalcanal Island Hjorsey 1955 Iceland Hong Kong 63 Hu Tzu Shan Indian Bngldsh Indian Thailand Indonesia 74 Ireland 1965 ISTS 073 Astro Johnston Island Kerguelen Islnd Kertau 1948 L C 5 Astro Liberia 1964 Luzon Mindanao Luzon Philippine Mahe 1971 Marco Astro Massawa Merchich Midway Ast 61 Minna NAD27 Alaska NAD27 Bahamas NAD27 Canada Hong Kong 63 Hong Kong Hu Tzu Shan Taiwan Indian Bangladesh India Nepal Indian Thailand Vietnam Indonesia 1974 Indonesia Ireland 1965 Ireland ISTS 073 ASTRO 69 Diego Garcia Johnston Island Kandawala Sri Lanka Kerguelen Island Kertau 1948 West Malaysia Singapore Cayman Brac Island Liberia 1964 Liberia Luzon Mindanao Island Luzon Philippines excluding Mindanao Island Mahe 1971 Mahe Island M
6. Change Fields and press ENTER C SUE 2 Highlight the data field you wish to change and press ENTER When using the Measure Dist option the arrow includes an Enter Reference Measure Dist allows you to measure the bearing and distance between any prompt and the arrow posi two points on the map display 3 Select the type of data you want to appear on this field and press ENTER tion appears at the top of the map display 95 To measure bearing and distance between two points Map Page Options B 1 Highlight Measure Dist and press ENTER An on screen pointer will appear on the map display at your present position ET pata Fields ott gn l l l Change Fields 2 Move the cursor to the desired reference point the point you want to measure from Setup Hop and press ENTER Measure Dist Restore Defaults e 3 Move the cursor to the point you want to measure to The bearing and distance from for Main Menu the reference point will be displayed at the top of the page r Ones Bri Setup Map allows you to Restore Defaults resets all data fields to the factory default settings change map orientation To restore the factory default settings highlight Restore Defaults and background map detail text press ENTER size etc Setup Map allows you to configure the map display to your preferences including map orientation automatic zoom lat long grid track and route detail backgroun
7. Press and hold this key to mark present position as a waypoint QUIT Returns the display to a previous page or restores a data fields previous value IN and OUT Allows you to zoom in out through 24 scales on the Map Page Also adjusts scale on the Highway Page ROCKER KEYPAD Controls the movement of the cursor is used to select options and positions and to enter data Simulator System Units Tim Example of Sp Cursor on the Track Control Mode Field Auto Track DOO Altitude 9135 CURSOR A solid black bar which can be moved up down left and right with the keypad to select indi vidual fields on the display see above DEFAULT A system selected format built into the operating software or the units memory that will be followed unless the user chooses a different setting FIELD The location on a page see above where a group of characters or option is entered and displayed HIGHLIGHT The act of using the cursor to select a field for the purpose of entering data SCROLL The act of moving through characters or options from a selected field DATA ENTRY Entering data such as waypoint names typically begins and ends with the ENTER MARK key Use the rocker keypad to enter the actual data UP DOWN to change the highlighted character RIGHT to move on to the next character GETTING STARTED The GPS III operates on 4 AA batteries not included which are installed at th
8. sures satellite geometry quality i e number of satellites received and where they are relative to each other on a scale from one to ten The lowest numbers are the best accuracy and the highest numbers are the worst EPE uses DOP and other factors to calculate a horizontal position error in feet or meters Screen Backlighting The GPS IIIs backlight feature illuminates the display and keypad for a user defined interval the default is 15 seconds after the last key press There are three stages of backlighting When backlighting is on a bulb icon will appear at the bot tom left of the sky view To adjust the duration of the screen backlighting refer to the operation setup section see p 69 When screen backlighting is on bulb icon will appear in the lower left corner of the Satellite Status Page To turn the screen backlighting on Track Up 1 Cycle through the three levels of backlight by repeatedly pressing the red power key AutoLocate W a4 Initialize Position To turn the screen backlighting off set 2D Altitude T EH for Main Menu 1 Press the red power key Whenever the GPS Ill s backlighting is off the bulb icon dis appears from the Satellite Status Page d nas QUIS Page Satellite Status Page Options Options allow you to enable Many features of the GPS III are menu driven Each of the main pages has an options menu allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your prefer ences and or sel
9. tal punitive or consequential damages or loss of use The warranties and remedies contained herein are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including any liability arising under 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 To obtain warranty service call the GARMIN Customer Service department 913 397 8200 for a returned merchandise tracking number The unit should be securely packaged with the tracking number clearly marked on the outside of the package and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN warranty service station A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software at its sole discretion INTRODUCTION Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Marking Waypoint Positions About This Manual Going to a Waypoint Cautions li Active Route Page FCC Compliance ii SIMULATOR TOUR Limited Warranty iv REFERENCE GETTING STARTED Satellite Status Page Unit Features Satellite Status Page Options Keypad Usage Display Position Page Battery Installation Position Page Options What is GPS 0 eee 4 Map Page Initialization Map Page Options Main Page Sequence Compass Page Satellite Status Page Compass Page Options Position Page Highway Page Map Page Highway Page Options
10. 40 different sym lower left corner of the map bols with the waypoint name displayed directly above the symbol Lets create a way display point directly on the map display to see how that process works then we ll navigate 19 to this new waypoint SIMULATOR TOUR Creating a Waypoint 20 H 38 57 003 gt FEED MIDB84 57 07B8 0 0 whe li TO HEST Ea 2 69 l i TO HET EMEN EL RN FOIHTEF Limi j t 2ueETZO In Use the rocher heypad to pan to other areas on the map display When panning an on screen arrow appears for reference along with a data field above the map Map Pointer Beak Sate PEED i157 10 1 E 0 0 LTHMOOD KANSAS RIVER BET TO Qu A i TO HERT EMEN E RN n FOINTER p Bras j t GTE i Place the panning arrow over an on screen item to display a descriptive name Select a five mile scale by pressing zoom IN or OUT repeatedly Working from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of a reference arrow Controlled by the rocker keypad the reference arrow is an impor tant tool allowing you to pan to other areas on the map display create waypoints view waypoint information and create routes To get a feel for using the Map Page and the arrow try the following exercise 1 Using the rocker keypad to move the arrow try following a highway or other fea ture near your position Simply press and hold one side of the rocker keypad to move mor
11. 941 0 00 Io rename a waypoint enter the new name directly over the old name and press ENTER 45 Editing Waypoints 46 Waypoint Edit GOLF Comment BELLA VIST A iti 000 i 38 51 333 Distance H094 47 941 0 00 The default waypoint com ment is the time and date the waypoint was created You can enter your own comment using the rocker keypad Reference Waypoint Edit Edit a waypoint position by entering the new position coordinates directly over the old position To rename the waypoint 1 Highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER 2 Use the rocker keypad to enter the new waypoint name and press ENTER 3 If finished highlight Done and press ENTER To change the waypoint s symbol 1 Highlight the waypoint symbol field and press ENTER 2 Use the rocker keypad to select the desired symbol and press ENTER The selected symbol will be used to denote the waypoint position on the map display 3 If finished highlight Done and press ENTER When a waypoint is created the time and date of creation is automatically added as a waypoint comment You can edit this information or create a entirely new comment as needed To edit the waypoint comment 1 Highlight the waypoint comment field and press ENTER 2 Use the rocker keypad to enter the desired comment and press ENTER 3 If finished highlight Done and press ENTER To edit the waypoint position
12. ENTER A confirmation page will appear with the name of the city as a new way point sometimes abbreviated depending on the length of the original name To add to the route select Use and press ENTER As you add each new waypoint to the route the data window at the top of the map display will show the name of the route you are creating which includes the first and last waypoints in the route A solid route line will appear on the map to indicate each leg and a dotted line will appear to indicate the distance and bearing from the last route waypoint to the cursor position Creating New Routes To create a route directly from the map display select New Route from the Main Menu then select Show Map from the New Route Options H 3BH 44 537 W105 11 316 Rte CRIPPLE CREEK ae i 7 VICTOR You can add city locations to a route by placing the editing arrow on a city and pressing ENTER 09 Route List 96 Routes CAMP TRL HD GARDHR SANTF 3 avai LATHE JOPLIN 7 iss PHOHIX SEDOH TACOMA TAKIM TAHOE HOME The Route List shows all routes currently stored in memory Highlight the desired route and press ENTER to see the Route Plan Page CAMF CABII Hew Route Activate GARD Copy OLAT Delete Route PHOH Delete Ail EMI cung for man m TAHO ar rain reni Activating a route tells the GPS III you wish to use this route for navigation guidance The GPS IIIs Route List displays a
13. If no route waypoint is highlighted this option is not available See page 57 for route editing info Remove Wpt removes the currently highlighted waypoint from the route If no waypoint is highlighted this option is not available See page 57 for route editing Re evaluate will reactivate morma on the current route and select the closest leg This feature is handy if you stray well off course and later wish to return to the route Delete Route allows you to remove the current route from memory The way points contained in the route will still appear in memory but not as part of the route See page 59 Review Wpt allows you to view information for the currently highlighted way point in the route If no route waypoint is highlighted this option is not available See page 45 for waypoint review information To reverse the sequence of waypoints in the active route select the Invert option 62 The GPS IIs Main Menu provides access to the waypoint route track log timer and setup features of the receiver The Main Menu can be accessed at any time using the MENU key To display the Main Menu press the MENU key twice The 6 menu options are divided into categories by function waypoints nearest waypoints routes track logs trip computer and system setups To select an option from the Main Menu highlight the desired item and press ENTER The following menu options are available Waypo
14. Orientation 10 19 36 37 Map Page aoo cresce 10 19 33 34 Map Page Options 35 31 Map SCALE Lad dme netos 10 19 33 Map SD dora eere eem 36 37 Mark Position Page 14 22 42 Marking a Position 14 22 42 43 Maximum Speed 85 Measuring Between Waypoints 36 MEM o P TT EE MESSAPES os ht hi deerme kee 80 81 MOB Function 49 5 MOUDHHB Laseexah part reb 16 N Navigation Basics css 85 86 Navigation Units 70 Nearest Waypoint List 48 64 NMEA Output Formats 78 O Off Course onnaa ere 73 85 Offset local time 72 OCMC 4 oy suae t bah td 85 Orientation Map 54x xad 10 19 Orientation screen 1 69 OUT ZOONGISEP a cce ssi bh dtes 2 OOBEDUL Setup sea pP ep Pg 19 P Package Contents i POPE ey MP 2 l age SeqUeNCe ua nien d basia 18 Pan excea soa e a oS 20 3334 Pointer Arrow 11 12 23 24 Position Averaging aL4q24T Position Format 9 67 14 Position Page ouaaa auaa 9 30 Position Page Options 31 32 PONTET ubteuonahasdaeecee 2l POWer O dasqesis rie Edd T 6 Power Ole xac rack Ens 5 17 Q OU ROT T 2 R Railroads on Map 36 37 Receiver Status 8 2627 Reference Waypoints 44 Rivers on Map 36 37 Roads on Map 36 37 Rocker Keypad 2 Routes casvicueckecaxiavad 49 54 62 Active Ro
15. Start Simulator with the rocker keypad and press ENTER 3 Press ENTER again to acknowledge the simulator warning message Lets look at the sequence of pages again The PAGE and QUIT keys are used to find your way around on the GPS III To cycle through the main pages 1 Press PAGE to move through each of the main pages in normal fashion 2 Press QUIT to sequence through the main pages in reverse order In normal mode operation the GPS III would automatically sequence from Satellite Status Page to Map Page once enough satellites where received to determine your position At that point the receiver is ready to use for navigation Since we re in simulator we wont see that automatic sequence of steps but as you cycle through the main pages notice that the simulator imitates satellite reception and shows that information on the Satellite Status Page The Position Page will show the last known position as a starting location If you ve already initialized the receiver as outlined in the Getting Started section the starting location should be very close to your current position We ll use this start ing location from which to begin our simulated trip Lets move on to the Map Page to see where we are create a destination and explore the navigation features of the GPS II To select the Map Page press PAGE repeatedly until it appears SIMULATOR TOUR The GPS III s Map Page combines digital charting with a number of user selectable
16. Universal Polar Stereographic grids Only the latitude longitude A German Grid UTM UPS and Maidenhead Irish Grid e Swedish Grid settings apply worldwide The Swiss Grid Taiwan Grid additional grid settings are Maidenhead only valid Jor a specific region Map Datum allows you to select the datum reference used to determine where a given position is The default setting is WGS 84 Although over 100 datums are available as listed on page 82 you should only change the datum if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different datum If no datum is specified you may select each datum applicable to your region until you find the datum that provides the best positioning at a Position Fa h dd m W ke Eniwetok known point N Over 100 different datums WARNING Selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial position errors are provided to allow the GPS When in doubt use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance III to correspond to various paper charts maps Use WGS 64 unless your chart specifies otherwise To change the position format and or map datum 1 Highlight the Position Format or Map Datum field and press ENTER 74 2 Select the desired setting using the rocker keypad and press ENTER Setup Menu Interface Interface Settings Format lets you control the input output format used when connecting your GPS III to external NMEA devices a DGPS beacon receiver a p
17. after highlighting a waypoint name on a list or after designating a position on the map display GOTO HOLE To GOTO a waypoint Recent All Hearest Spell n Find CRIG 12 AUG 1 Press GOTO The GOTO page shows a series of file tabs for Recent waypoints All 93 22 4 waypoints Nearest waypoints or Spell n Find 2 To GOTO a recently used waypoint or a nearby waypoint select the Recent tab or the Nearest tab highlight the desired waypoint on the list and press ENTER Press ENTER and use the rocker keypad to enter the identifier of the destination waypoint Press ENTER to 4 To enter the name of the destination waypoint select the Spell n Find tab and highlight begin navigation the waypoint name field Press ENTER and use the rocker keypad to enter the name of the desired waypoint UP DOWN to change each character and RIGHT to move to the 49 next character Press ENTER to confirm the selection 3 To GOTO any waypoint stored in memory select the All tab highlight the desired waypoint and press ENTER GOTO GOTO Options 50 Hearest Waupoint 2917 By highlighting a waypoint name on a list and pressing GOTO you won t have to manually enter the name of your destination waypoint H 36 18 890 gt FEED W093 49 425 0 0 oe i DIST TO HEST 1 17 l amp TO HET EMEN ER RN a A GOTO can also be initiated from the map display by plac ing the panning arro
18. begin editing 5 Use the rocker keypad to enter the desired name and press ENTER when finished PHON Tyra PHON Setup Pla Route Editing iui Once a route is added to memory you can review and or edit the route from the zu Route Plan Page The Route Plan Page shows the sequence of waypoints for the select ed route and provides additional options to display the route layout on the map dis The Route Plan Page allows play insert waypoints remove waypoints or perform trip fuel planning functions for easy editing of an existing To edit a route route 1 From the Route List highlight the route you wish to edit and press ENTER The Route Plan Page appears for the selected route 2 To change a route waypoint highlight the waypoint you wish to change and press CABIN RIDGE Route ENTER Use the rocker keypad to enter the new waypoint and press ENTER Waypoint 4 Distance Plan CABIH 0 00 aad 3 To review the information for a route waypoint highlight the desired waypoint and STAND1 3 20 press MENU A pop up menu appears with additional options Highlight Review Wot awa and press ENTER to display information for the selected waypoint Eg 4 To insert a waypoint in the route highlight the waypoint that will immediately follow the n new route waypoint and press MENU A pop up menu appears with additional options To edit a route highlight the Highlight Insert Wpt and press ENTER to display a blank line for the new wayp
19. display to your desired course Press ENTER to accept the selected option LiKe ae Bra 3 To enable disable automatic zoom select the Map tab if not already selected and press ENTER Highlight the Auto Zoom field and press ENTER Select On or Off to enable or disable automatic zoom Press ENTER to accept the selected option The automatic zoom feature will automatically adjust the map scale from 80 miles through Select the North Up option to keep the top of the map display fixed on North Track each lower scale stopping at 800 ft as you approach your destination waypoint Up will cause the map to rotate so the top of the map is 4 To enable disable all background map detail select the Map tab if not already the direction you re heading selected and press ENTER Highlight the Land Data field and press ENTER Select On or Off to enable or disable all land data Press ENTER to accept selected option 5 For active route waypoints all waypoints state provincial boundaries rivers lakes and cities select the appropriate tab per the chart on page 36 and press ENTER Highlight the zoom field for the desired feature and press ENTER Select the maximum m scale at which the feature should appear on screen or Off to never display and press oe s sou ENTER Highlight the text field for the desired feature and press ENTER Select the text size for the desired feature or None
20. hand side of the screen From the Active Route Page you can change the name of the active route see page 56 review information on a route waypoint see page 45 or bypass route way points and GOTO any waypoint in the route see page 50 The user selectable data field on the right side of the page also keeps you informed of current conditions There are ten different data items available See page 85 for data type descriptions To change the Active Route Page data press the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad Many features of the GPS III are menu driven Each of the main pages has an options menu allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your prefer ences and or select special features which specifically relate to that page To display the Active Route Page Options press MENU with the Active Route Page displayed The following options are available Show Map allows you to view the area around the active route When select ed Show Map will show the map display centered around the first waypoint in the active route Setup Plan displays a trip planning screen allowing you to plan and review distance fuel time en route and sunrise sunset information for the selected route To use the trip planning features 1 Highlight Setup Plan and press ENTER The trip planning screen is displayed show ing speed fuel flow departure time and departure date information 2 Enter an hourly fuel flow
21. in a versatile and user friendly flexible design you ll enjoy for years To get the most from your new GPS take the time to read through the owners manual in order to understand the operating features of the GPS III This manual is organized into three sections for your convenience Section One Getting Started introduces you to the basic features of the unit and provides a quick start orientation to the GPS III Section Two Simulator Tour provides a step by step lesson in how your new GPS III would operate in the real world by utilizing the built in simulator mode Section Three Reference provides details about the advanced features and operations of the GPS III by topic Before getting started with your GPS check to see that your GARMIN GPS III package includes the following items If you are missing any parts please contact your dealer immediately Standard Package GPS III Unit with Detachable Antenna Wrist Strap GPS III Owners Manual Quick Reference Card Velcro Mount INTRODUCTION A CAUTION The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the government of the United States which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Although the GPS III is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NAVAID any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe A WARNING For ve
22. it by using the GOTO feature A GOTO is really nothing more than a straight line course from your present position to the destination you ve selected A GOTO can be performed several ways by specifying the destination from the GOTO Page graphi GOTO A CAMP cally from the map display or by highlighting the waypoint name on any page such Recent All Hearesst Spell n Find as the Nearest Waypoints List BYRDAM To select a GOTO destination from the GOTO Page 4 ELKRYR XL MARINA 1 Press GOTO This captures your current position as the starting point for your trip To select a destination from all 2 Highlight the All tab using the rocker keypad to list all waypoints currently stored in waypoints stored in memory memory highlight the AIP tab then 3 Highlight the desired waypoint using the rocker keypad and press ENTER select the desired waypoint and To select a GOTO destination from the Map Page press ENTER 1 With the Map Page displayed use the rocker keypad to place the cursor over the HEUTE desired destination waypoint If no waypoint exists at the destination location the GPS I Pilot will automatically create one named MAP in the step below 2 Press GOTO and then ENTER to navigate to the selected location BUOY To GOTO a listed waypoint on the Nearest Waypoints List 1 With the Nearest Waypoints List displayed see page 48 use the rocker keypad to To GOTO one of the listed
23. to 30 waypoints in each route Routes can be created and ieri TE Routes modified by text entry using the rocker keypad to enter waypoint names or directly GARDHR SAMTF 1 avail from the map display Using the map display allows you to see each route graphically DLATHE JOPLIM mp on screen as you create review modify or navigate the route All of the GPS IIs route PHONIA SEDOH l i TACOMA YAKIM functions are accessed through the Main Menu To create a new route by entering the name of each waypoint To display the Route List 1 Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu showing all routes stored in memory select Routes from the Main Menu 2 Highlight Routes and press ENTER The Route List is displayed showing all routes stored in memory 3 Press MENU to display the Route Options 4 Highlight New Route and press ENTER The GPS Ill creates a route called EMPTY 1 CAMP The name changes as you add waypoints to the route so make note of the route GARD Copy name for future reference OLATI Delete Route PHOH Delete Al 5 Highlight the first waypoint name field and press ENTER to begin entering the name of us RENO for Main Menu an existing waypoint in memory Select New Route from the 6 Use the rocker keypad to enter the name of the route waypoint Route Options and enter the 7 Press ENTER to accept the selected route waypoint identifiers for the route way points in the sequence you wis
24. travelled since last reset Also see Odometer Turn The angle difference between the bearing to your destination and your current track L indicates you should turn left R indicates you should turn right The degrees indicate the angle you are off course VMG Velocity Made Good The speed you are closing in on a destina tion along a desired course Also referred to as the vector velocity to your destination 86 NORTH WPT 1 A Active Route Options 37 62 63 Active Route Page iuo aes 16 61 Alarms ooon 67 13 AMAC of sjue coe dwn ohh ea 4 ai oso tots ase tend aati 85 AIDDUOS Enty a sias bs nrbs 30 Antenna REMOVING a iussa sete 9 Arrival Alarm 67 13 ATOW PANNING uice dco oder ds 20 AutoLocate Mode 6 29 AUOZOOM eis nog ead oleo 36 37 Averaging Positions SLALA Averaging Speed Lco oss wes 85 B Backlight Timer 67 69 Backlighting On Off 28 69 Battery Installation Replacement 3 Battery Level Indicator 321 69 Battery IDE Lus usada eens 21 60 Beacon Receiver Setup 5 DESDE io randa sen coated ha 85 Bearing Pointer o s eom eos 11 25 38 Big Numbers 11 39 C Cancel GOTI esie L eR s 16 52 CONE tithe Oed et ii Cites on Map S iv Lua cete 36 37 Compass Page 11 23 38 Compass Page Options 39 Compass Ring 11 23 38 Contrast ss e2d42aecdeaw weds 25 69 S
25. which is highlighted on the Waypoint List Delete by Symbol allows you to select a waypoint symbol and all waypoints with this corresponding symbol will be deleted from memory Delete All deletes all waypoints currently stored in memory To delete a waypoint or waypoints 1 Select the desired delete option from the list above and press ENTER 2 If Delete by Symbol is selected select the desired symbol and press ENTER Editing Waypoints Once you have created and stored a waypoint it may be modified reviewed renamed or deleted at any time through the Waypoint Edit Page The Waypoint Edit Page for any stored waypoint can be retrieved by highlighting the desired waypoint on the map display or selecting it from any waypoint list and pressing the ENTER key To access the Waypoint Edit Page 1 Use the rocker keypad to highlight the desired waypoint on the map display or on any waypoint list 2 Press ENTER to display the Waypoint Edit Page for the selected waypoint From the Waypoint Edit Page highlight the appropriate field to rename a way point change its symbol edit the comment or edit the position Editing Waypoints Spell n Find Delete bu Symbol Delete All for Main Henu Waypoints can be deleted individually by common symbol or all at once Select the desired Delete option and press ENTER Waypoint Edit CRTD 20 22 29 AUG 97 Position 0002 f 38 51 3397 Distance Hg94 47
26. with standard BNC connector POWER Input Four 1 5 volt AA batteries or 10 32 VDC external Power Consumption 0 75 watts max Battery Life Up to 8 hours Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U S DoD imposed Selective Availability Program The temperature rating for the GPS III may exceed the usable range of some batteries Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases Use lithium batteries when operating the GPS III in 7 below freezing conditions Extensive use of screen backlighting will significantly reduce battery life APPENDIX C Interfacing formats are selected from the Setup Menu described on page 67 The g input output lines on your GPS III are RS 232 compatible allowing easy interface to a wide range of external devices including PCs differential 24 9 beacon receivers marine autopilots and or a second GPS receiver P d bw The NMEA 0183 version 2 0 interface format is supported by the GPS III and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices NMEA 0183 version 2 0 Approved sentences GPGGA GPGLL GPGSA GPGSV GPRMB GPRMC GPRIE GPWPL GPBOD Proprietary sentences PGRME estimated error PGRMM map datum PGRMZ altitude PSLIB beacon receiver control DGPS Differential GPS corrections are accepted in RTCM SC 104 version 2 0 format through the Data In line The GARMIN GBR 2
27. 1 is the recommended beacon receiver for use with the GPS III Other beacon receivers with the correct RTCM format may be used but may not correct Ground ly display status or allow tuning control from the GPS unit The GPS III may be hard wired to a vehicles electrical system 10 32 VDC using an optional power data cable Consult the wiring diagram to the right for proper connections The male connector on the back of the GPS III is illustrated A cigarette lighter adapter is also available to power your GPS III without making permanent connections GARMIN GBR 21 Beacon Receiver Data In Data Out Additional cables are available to connect your GPS III to a PC compat Power ible computers serial port PC Interface Cable or to connect to a second GPS III Data Cross Load Cable Contact your GARMIN dealer for any of GPS III Connections from bach of unit these accessories 18 APPENDIX D The GPS III s antenna may be removed to allow attachment of an optional remote mounted antenna In some applications using a remote mounted antenna will dramatically increase the number of satellites received The GPS antenna should be mounted in a location which provides an unobstructed view of much of the sky A minimum of four satellites are needed to determine a three dimensional position Satellite coverage will vary throughout the day but may be checked at any time using the Satellite Status Page see page 25 If satelli
28. 94247 941 0 00 Each waypoint stored in memory is identified by a unique name up to six char acters long letters and or numbers Each waypoint may also be assigned a custom waypoint symbol making it easy to identify the waypoint on the Map Page GPS is really about marking and going to places called waypoints Before we can use the GPS III to guide us somewhere we have to mark a position as a waypoint Your GPS III can hold up to 500 waypoints To mark your present position 1 Press and hold the ENTER MARK key The Mark Waypoint Page will appear with a default three digit name for the new waypoint in the upper left portion of the page To rename the waypoint 1 Use the keypad to highlight the name field and press ENTER 2 Enter the new waypoint name using the rocker keypad and press ENTER Each waypoint may also be assigned a custom waypoint symbol for easy way point recognition on the Map Page To change the waypoint symbol 1 Highlight the waypoint symbol field immediately to the right of the waypoint name field and press ENTER 2 Select the desired symbol and press ENTER 3 Move the cursor to the DONE prompt and press ENTER The Mark Position Page will be replaced with the page displayed before you pressed ENTER MARK to mark your position The new waypoint is now stored in the GPS I s memory Once you ve stored a waypoint in memory you can use the GPS III to guide you Goi to
29. APPENDIX F Map Datums Adindan Afgooye AIN EL ABD 70 Anna 1 Ast 65 ARC 1950 ARC 1960 Ascnsn Isld 58 Astro B4 Sorol Astro Bcn E Astro Dos 71 4 Astr Stn 52 AstrIn Geod 66 AstrIn Geod 84 Bellevue IGN Bermuda 1957 Bogata Observ Campo Inchspe Canton Ast 66 Cape 82 The following are the map datums available for the GPS III Menu Page abbre viations are listed first followed by the corresponding map datum name and area The default map datum for the GPS III is WGS 84 Adindan Ethiopia Mali Senegal Sudan Afgooye Somalia AIN EL ANBD 1970 Bahrain Island Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Astro 65 Cocos Isl ARC 1950 Botswana Lesotho Malawi Swaziland Zaire Zambia Zimbabwe ARC 1960 Kenya Tanzania Ascension Island 58 Ascension Island Astro B4 Sorol Atoll Tern Island Astro Beacon E Iwo Jima Astro Dos 71 4 St Helena Astronomic Stn 52 Marcus Island Australian Geod 66 Australia Tasmania Island Australian Geod 84 Australia Tasmania Island Efate and Erromango Islands Bermuda 1957 Bermuda Islands Bogata Obsrvatry Colombia Campo Inchauspe Argentina Canton Astro 1966 Phoenix Islands Cape South Africa Cape Canavrl Carthage CH 1903 Chatham 1971 Chua Astro Corrego Alegr Djakarta Dos 1968 Easter Isld 67 European 1950 European 1979 Finland Hayfrd Gandajika Base Geod Datm 49 Guam 1963 Gux Astro Hjorsey 1955 Cape Canaveral Florida
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31. Asailable 2 Used The Track Logs Page shows available memory for the active log the log currently being recorded and lists any saved track logs ACTH Save Active Log Clear Active Log Delete All Setup Logging for Main Menu From the Track Logs Page press ENTER to view the Track Log Options Track Log Settings To view the Track Log Options highlight Active Log or any of the Saved Logs on the Track Logs Page and press MENU The following options are available TracBack converts the track log data in memory into an inverted route of up to 30 way points and begins navigation along the route See pages 52 53 Save Active Log extracts up to 250 of the most significant points along the active log saves this information as a saved log and clears the active log Up to 10 saved logs may be stored in memory along with a 13 character name The default name is the date the log was saved but you can specify any name you wish To rename a saved log 1 Highlight the saved log you wish to rename and press ENTER An information box appears show ing the name of the saved log the number of points in the track log and the total distance covered 2 Highlight the track log name field and press ENTER 3 Use the rocker keypad to enter the new name for the saved log Press ENTER when finished Clear Active Log Delete Saved Log clears the selected track log active or saved from memory Highlight the
32. Available information includes desired course time to waypoint distance to waypoint required fuel and sunrise sunset times at the waypoint location To use the trip planning features 1 To select the desired planning figure highlight the desired route from the Route List and press ENTER to display the Route Plan Page One of ten available planning figures appears to the right of each route waypoint Use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad to select the desired item 2 To enter planning information Press MENU and select Setup Plan from the options list Enter the figures for speed fuel flow departure time and departure date Press QUIT to return to the Route Plan Page A NOTE Fuel flow rates on your GPS III are measured in units per hour System setting changes for units of measure statute nautical or metric do not affect the fuel flow measure You should enter fuel flow rates based upon available information for your vehicle operators manual performance specifications etc and make note of the desired units of measure gallons liters etc When a route is highlighted on the Route List additional functions are available from the Route Options To display the Route Options press MENU with the Route List displayed The following options are available New Route allows you to create a new route as described on page 54 Activate Route allows you to navigate the route in the same sequence it wa
33. Compass Page Waypoints Highway Page Waypoint Options Main Menu Nearest Waypoints INTRODUCTION yi Table of Contents Routes Route Options Active Route Page Active Route Page Options Main Menu Setup Menu APPENDIX A Dashboard Mounting APPENDIX B Specifications APPENDIX C Wiring Interfacing APPENDIX D Antenna Remote Mounting APPENDIX E Messages APPENDIX F Map Datums APPENDIX G Navigation Terms APPENDIX H Index GETTING STARTED Unit Features Antenna detachable P i l TEKIN WEEE ARM MM Function Keys SPEED m h pit REN Power Backlight TIME TG a Key red Rocker Keypad 10 0 0121 LCD Display 2 23 14 55 To change the screen orientation press and Battery Door hold the PAGE key GETTING STARTED Keypad Usage Display Ly POWER Red key turns the unit on and off and controls three levels of screen backlighting intensity PAGE Scrolls main pages in sequence and returns display from a menu options page to a main page Press and hold this key to change screen orientation MENU Displays a menu of available options for the current page Press twice to display the Main Menu GOTO Displays the GOTO waypoint window allowing you to select the destination waypoint Press and hold this key to activate MOB feature ENTER MARK Activates highlighted fields and confirms menu options and data entry
34. Logs Trip Computer To view the Main Menu Setup 1 Press the MENU key twice The Main Menu provides To select a submenu item from the Main Menu access to six additional sub 1 Highlight the desired item using the rocker keypad and press ENTER menu pages 2 To return to the Main Menu press QUIT The Setup option provides a list of choices presented as a series of file tabs to perform various configuration settings including system settings selection of position eimutator System Units Time format and units of measure time display setting various alarms enabling the built in n simulator feature and interface options with other equipment lier Hautical To change units of measure for distance and speed 1 Select the Setup option from the Main Menu as described above and press ENTER 2 Highlight the Units tab with the rocker keypad The units settings are automatically The Setup option provides a displayed list of menu choices to per 3 Highlight the Distance amp Speed field using the rocker keypad and press ENTER form various configuration A pop up menu appears showing the available options settings such as changing 4 Select the desired option using the rocker keypad and press ENTER ee oe distance ed GETTING STARTED Marking Waypoint Positions Mark Waypoint Reference HOH Comment gare 20 13 29 AUG 97 ooo Position 000 f 38 51 3397 Distance 0
35. NTER when finished 3 To save the waypoint in memory highlight Done and press ENTER Marking Waypoints on the Map Page Waypoints can also be quickly created from the Map Page which allows you to point and shoot at any map position to create a new waypoint To create a new waypoint on the map 1 Press the PAGE key repeatedly to select the Map Page 2 Use the rocker keypad to move the arrow to the desired map position You may also need to use the IN and OUT zoom keys in conjunction with the rocker keypad to speed up this process 3 Press ENTER to capture the arrow position and display the New Waypoint Page 4 To change the waypoint name a three digit number is automatically assigned highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER Use the rocker keypad to enter the new waypoint name and press ENTER when finished 5 To save the waypoint in memory highlight Done and press ENTER Creating Waypoints by Text Entry Waypoints may be created by manually entering the position coordinates or by entering the bearing and distance from an existing waypoint or present position To create a new waypoint by manually entering its coordinates or by bearing distance from another position 1 Press the MENU key twice to select the Main Menu 2 Highlight Waypoints and press ENTER A list of all waypoints stored in memory is displayed 3 Press MENU to display the Waypoint List Options Creating Way
36. Owner s Manual amp Reference dual GARMIN Software Version 2 0 or above 1997 GARMIN Corporation 1200 E 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Tel 913 397 8200 Fax 913 397 8282 GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Romsey Hampshire SO51 9AQ UK Tel 011 44 1794 519944 Fax 011 44 1794 519222 GARMIN Asia Corp 4th Fl No 1 Lane 45 Pao Hsing Road Hsin Tien Taiwan R O C Tel 011 886 02 917 3773 Fax 011 886 02 917 1758 Web Site Address www garmin com All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the express written permission of GARMIN Information in this document is subject to change without notice GARMIN reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes GARMIN GPS III Personal Navigator AutoLocate TracBack and PhaseTracl2 are all trademarks of GARMIN Corporation and may not be used without the expressed permission of GARMIN August 1997 Part 190 00128 00 Rev A Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION Thank You About This Manual Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS III the smallest easiest to use GPS navigator for marine auto motive and outdoor use The GPS III represents GARMIN S continuing commitment to provide quality naviga tion information
37. S III to exchange data with a PC or another GPS III Use this setting with the optional PC Software Kit ae Alarms Position Interface Format Baud Rate ai 4800 Beacon Bit Rate l 304 01 100 Status SHR Distance Select the RTCM NMEA option to use the GPS III along with a GBR 21 Differential Beacon Receiver 75 APPENDIX A The GPS III can be mounted on the dashboard of an automobile or to another Dashboard Mounting convenient surface using the two Velcro strips provided with the unit To mount the GPS III using the Velcro strips 1 Select a location for the unit that pro vides a clear and unobstructed view of the sky 2 Remove the paper strip liners from both pieces of Velcro 3 Make sure the surface to which you re adhering the Velcro is clean and dry Place the adhesive side of the rough piece of Velcro on the desired mounting surface and press into place 4 Place the adhesive side of the smooth piece of Velcro on the bottom of the unit between the rubber anti skid bumps and press into place 5 Mount the unit placing one piece of Velcro on top of the other Optional Dash Mounting Bracket An optional dash mount bracket is also available for your GPS III This bracket allows you to adjust the GPS III for best viewing angle while installed on the dash of a vehicle The dash mount bracket may be permanently installed or temporarily mounted using supplied Vel
38. ULATOR TOUR SIM Waypoint Sumbol You can select a special symbol to identify the waypoint on the Map Page GOTO 7 SIMULE Recent all Hearest Spell n Find GARHIH GRHEUR GRHTWH E EE To select a GOTO destination press GOTO and highlight the desired waypoint on the list You may also need to select the All file tab on the GOTO Page to see all waypoints currently in memory Marking Present Position 22 SIMULATOR TOUR Mark Waypoint Reference 29 AUG 9T Bearin Position ooo f 39 51 337 Distance H094 47 941 0 00 To mark your present position and save it as a waypoint press and hold ENTER A three digit name is automati cally assigned to the waypoint From the Compass Page you can increase decrease the simulated speed using the UP DOWN keys on the rocker keypad To mark your present position 1 Press and hold the ENTER MARK key The Mark Waypoint Page will appear with a default three digit name for the new waypoint in the upper left portion of the page Lets call our present position HOME If you were at home when you initial ized your GPS III you might want to keep this waypoint in memory for future use To rename the waypoint and change its symbol 1 Use the keypad to highlight the name field and press ENTER 2 Enter the new waypoint name HOME using the rocker keypad and press ENTER Remember to use UP DOWN to change the character an
39. Usine the Map P features Before we select our destination and begin navigating toward it lets take a d alae dias look at some of those features Nearby Waypoints xi wnt 6 60 05 Di E OLATHE 28 2 0 4 lo p 0253 TO HERT fi T d L Bm _ILbGME suerzonm im In the Track Up orientation the map is automatically rotated to keep your current The map display shows your present position using a pointer icon in the center of direction of travel at the top the screen The Map Page also shows any nearby lakes rivers highways and towns of the screen Note the north Use the zoom keys IN and OUT to adjust the map to the desired scale The current indicator in upper left corner scale is indicated in the lower left corner J a T dir Tm To change the map scale vA zie 3 16 Background Roads and Railways Present Position 1 Press the IN zoom key to select a smaller scale and display a smaller geographic area 0330 1 1 oem HER FOIHTER 2 Press the OUT zoom key to select a larger scale and display a larger geographic area muon ae The map can be oriented with the top of the page always pointing north North Use the IN OUT zoom heys Up oriented along your desired course Course Up or it can automatically rotate ch ange the map scale The to keep your current direction of travel at the top of the screen Track Up current scale appears in the Nearby waypoints are depicted on the map with any one of over
40. aging Delete Waypoint allows you to remove the selected waypoint from memory To delete a waypoint 1 Highlight Delete Waypoint and press ENTER A confirmation screen is displayed 2 ENTER to delete or QUIT to cancel Display Options Average Position L Delete Waypoint H3 for Hain Menu Show Map allows you to view the area around the waypoint position Symbol amp Hame E UISTi Symbol amp Cmnt Symbol Only H094 47 947 Display Options lets you determine what waypoint information will appear on the map display 41 Another waypoint feature of the GPS III is the Nearest Waypoint List which shows up to nine nearest waypoints within 200 miles of your present position The Nearest Waypoint List also shows the bearing BRG and distance DST to each Waypoints nearby waypoint The list is continuously updated as you re moving and provides E quick access to the closest points of safety in an emergency Taek esas To view the Nearest Waypoint List Trip Computer Setup 1 Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu To view the Nearest Waypoint 2 Highlight Nearest and press ENTER List select Nearest from the To view the waypoint information for a nearby waypoint Main Menu n l l l l 1 Highlight the desired waypoint on the list using the rocker keypad and press ENTER To GOTO a nearby waypoint TT 1 Highlight the desired waypoint from the Nearest Waypoi
41. and press ENTER Unda MGE Position Estimated Accuracy 3 The New Waypoint Page appears with a three digit number assigned as a name 3384 for the new waypoint To save the waypoint with this name highlight Done and Measurement Time press ENTER Or 0000 02 11 4 To change the waypoint name highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER When averaging positions to Use the rocker keypad to enter a new name for this waypoint and press ENTER when create a waypoint observe the finished Highlight Done and press ENTER to save the waypoint Estimated Accuracy and Measurement Time figures When they reach the desired value s highlight Save and press ENTER Position Page Options 32 M ED He H 0a E HI j TRIF dn din Odometer e 1 Speed ii 01 0 Sunrise 4 0 01 a t ea 1 De Ex AUG 97 Change Fields allows you to custom tailor the information that appears on the Position Page Select the desired data type from the list HW E 245 H O15 HE Average Position SE Change Fields 0 WRestore Defaults MEMO for Main Menu 1 ie ED Ens W094 47 956 01 JUL 97 Restore Defaults will over ride any data field changes you ve made to the Position Page reverting back to the factory default settings Change Fields allows you to choose the data displayed on the six user selec table data fields Available data types are Altitude Average Avg Speed Battery Bat T
42. arco Astro Salvage Island Merchich Morocco Minna Nigeria Newfoundland Massawa Eritrea Ethiopia Midway Astro 61 Midway North American 1927 Alaska North American 1927 Bahamas excluding San Salvador Island North American 1927 Canada and NAD27 Canal Zone NAD27 Caribbn NAD27 Central NAD27 CONUS NAD27 Cuba NAD27 Grnland NAD27 Mexico NAD27 San Sal NAD83 Nhrwn Masirah Nhrwn Saudi A Nhrwn United A Naparima BWI Obsrvtorio 66 Old Egyptian APPENDIX F Map Datums North Am 1927 Canal Zone North American 1927 Caribbean Barbados Caicos Islands Cuba Dom Rep Grand Cayman Jamaica Leeward and Turks Islands North American 1927 Central America Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua North Am 1927 Mean Value North American 1927 Cuba North American 1927 Greenland Hayes Peninsula N American 1927 Mexico North American 1927 San Salvador Island North American 1983 Alaska Canada Central America CONUS Mexico Nahrwn Masirah Island Oman Nahrwn Saudi Arabia Nahrwn United Arab Emirates Naparima BWI Trinidad and Tobago Observatorio 1966 Corvo and Flores Islands Azores Old Egyptian Egypt 83 APPENDIX F Map Datums Old Hawaiian Oman Ord Srvy GB Pico De Las Nv Ptcairn Ast 67 Prov S Am 56 Prov S Chin 63 Puerto Rico Qatar National Qornoq Reunion Rome 1940 RT 90 Santo Dos Sao Braz Sa
43. armful interference to other equipment which can be determined by turning the affected equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a different circuit than the affected equipment Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified service technician for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device cannot cause harm ful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The GPS III does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized GARMIN service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations INTRODUCTION Limited Warranty GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase GARMIN will at its sole option repair or replace any components which fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor The cus tomer is however responsible for any transportation costs This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs GARMIN assumes no responsibility for special inciden
44. been calculated the GPS III will then update your position track and speed by select ing and using the best satellites in view You can also access the GPS III s contrast fea ture from this page To adjust the screen contrast 1 Press LEFT or RIGHT on the rocker keypad to adjust the level of contrast and press ENTER to save the new contrast setting SE vey ante ee BIS The sky view and signal strength bars give you an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver whether or not they are being used to calculate a position fix and the signal quality The satellite sky view shows a bird s eye view of the position of each available satellite relative to the units last known position The outer circle rep resents the horizon north up the inner circle 45 above the horizon and the center point directly overhead Satellite Status Page 242630 The Satellite Status Page shows where the satellites are and how strong the signal is from each one A solid signal bar means the satellite is ready to use Use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad to adjust the screen contrast Press ENTER to save the setting 25 Satellite Status Page 2D Navigation means the GPS III has determined a hor izontal position latitude longitude but is unable to determine altitude Additional satellites may be needed j Ja S 15 3D Navigation means the GPS III has determined a hor izontal and vert
45. ble Settings for simulated Track Speed and Altitude System Backlight timeout Battery type Display Contrast and Display Orientation Units Units of measure settings for Distance amp Speed Heading and Altitude Timers Count up down User Timer Battery Timer and usage timers for current day and since new Time Formats for local 24 hour local 12 hour AM PM or UTC Difference setting from UTC to local time Alarms Position Interface Alarm Clock Arrival Alarm Off Course Alarm Position Format latitude longitude UTM UPS Maidenhead regional grids Map Datum selection Format NMEA RTCM GARMIN proprietary Mode setting for use with PC or a second unit The following pages describe in more detail the available settings for each Setup file tab item ator System ITI Timers 7 Distance amp Speed Statute Headin True Altitude Feet To display the desired information highlight the appropriate file tab using the LEFT RIGHT heys on the rocker keypad lator System Units Timers Distance amp Speed Statute Headin True Altitude Feet Once the desired setup option is selected use the UP DOWN keys on the rocker keypad to select the desired item on the page 67 Setup Menu Simulator 68 Simulator System Units Time Speed nt 0 07 Tie Track greater Off 2 Simulator allows you to configure the built in simulator feat
46. cle make sure the antenna is pointing up To turn the GPS III on press and hold the red power key The Welcome Page will be displayed while the unit conducts a self test Once testing is complete the Welcome Page will be replaced by a warning page then by the Satellite Status Page A message will inform you to select initialization method If the initialization prompt has not automatically appeared press MENU and highlight Initialize Position 242630 GARMIN ftuare Version 2 00 Sa Copyright 1997 GARMIH Corporation To initialize your unit 1 Press ENTER to acknowledge the message and see a list of initialization options The Welcome Page is displayed when the GPS III is first turned on During this 3 Use the rocker keypad to point the map cursor to your approximate location within 250 time the receiver is conducting miles You may also wish to use the IN and OUT zoom keys to make it easier to identify a self test your approximate position 2 Use the rocker keypad to highlight Use Map and press ENTER 4 Press ENTER to select the position and begin searching for satellites GETTING STARTED DESEE This usually provides a position fix in 1 minute You ll know you have a fix when the unit automatically transitions from the Satellite Page to the Map Page shown left Your receiver is now ready to use Bids gt N Dee To turn the unit off THE a Using the keupad 1 Press and hold
47. cond by second position readings Both the Odometer and Trip Odometer are resettable however the Odometer is typically used to keep track of total distance covered where the Trip Odometer is used to keep track of shorter point to point distances Off Course The distance you are off a desired course in either direc tion left or right Also referred to as cross track error or course error Ref Reference Waypoint Used to created a new waypoint by specifying a bearing and distance from an existing reference waypoint Speed The current velocity at which you are travelling relative to a ground position Also referred to as ground speed Time To The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destination or the next waypoint in a route Also referred to as estimated time enroute Time to Dest The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destina tion or the final waypoint in a route Time to Next The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destina tion or the next waypoint in a route 85 APPENDIX G Navigation Terms To Course The recommended direction to steer in order to reduce course error or stay on course Provides the most efficient heading to get back to the desired course and proceed along your route Track The direction of movement relative to a ground position Also referred to as ground track Trip Odometer A running tally of distance
48. cro fasteners 16 The GPS III is constructed of high quality materials and should not require user maintenance If your unit ever needs repair please take it to an authorized APPENDIX B Specifications GARMIN service center The GPS III has no user serviceable parts Never attempt any repairs yourself To protect your GPS III keep it in its carrying case optional accessory when not in use and never allow gasoline or other solvents to come into contact with the case To clean the case and lens use a soft cloth and a household window cleaner PHYSICAL Case Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IPX7 standards Size 6 15 H x Z W x L23 D 15 6 x 5 1 x 1 23 cm Weight Approx 9 ounces 255g w batteries Temperature Range 5 to 158 F 15 to 70 C t Memory Back Up Internal Lithium Battery PERFORMANCE Receiver Differential ready PhaseTracl2 Acquisition Time Approx 15 seconds warm start Approx 45 seconds EZinit cold start Approx 5 minutes AutoLocate Update Rate l second continuous Specifications subject to change without notice With optional GARMIN GBR 21 Beacon Receiver Input Position Accuracy 1 5 meters 3 15 ft with DGPS corrections 15 meters 49 ft RMS Velocity Accuracy 0 1 knot RMS steady state Dynamics Performs to specification to 6 gs Interfaces NMEA 183 RTCM for DGPS corrections and RS 232 for PC interface Antenna Detachable
49. d RIGHT to move to the next character field 3 Highlight the waypoint symbol field and press ENTER 4 Select the Residence symbol and press ENTER 5 Move the cursor to the DONE prompt and press ENTER Now we have two waypoints in memory and on the map SIMUL8 and HOME Its about time we get started so lets plug a speed into this simulator to animate the displays To enter a simulated speed and animate the displays 1 Press PAGE repeatedly until the Compass Page appears 2 Enter a simulated speed of 10 mph or knots using the rocker keypad Press UP on the rocker keypad once to select 10 The speed readout is on the upper right corner of the Compass Page 3 Press PAGE or QUIT repeatedly to return to the Map Page Notice the information on the map display is slowly moving That s how it would look in actual use as well The background map information and nearby waypoints will move across the screen while your current position remains fixed in the center The other primary navigation screens are the Compass and Highway pages with the Compass Page appearing first in the sequence of main pages To view the Compass Page press PAGE Bearing Pointer Compass Ring The GPS IIIs Compass Page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint The middle of the page features a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground track while you re moving and a bearin
50. d count down timers To select a user timer setting 1 For a count down timer highlight the User Timer field in the right hand column press ENTER and enter the count duration using the rocker keypad Press ENTER to accept then with the left hand column highlighted press ENTER to view the User Timer options Select Down and press ENTER 3 To reset the timer or turn the timer off highlight the User Timer field in the left hand column press ENTER and select Reset or Off as appropriate Press ENTER to confirm Battery Timer provides a running count of how long the GPS III has been in operation with the current batteries The timer automatically stops when using an external power source The timer will automatically reset when depleted batteries are replaced but can also be manually reset nits Timers Time 00 00 00 15 50 09 To select a battery timer setting On Since Midnight Since Factoru Reset 02 01 30 0015 53 32 1 Highlight the Battery Timer field in the left hand column and press ENTER 2 Select Off On or Reset as appropriate and press ENTER The battery timer will auto matically reset when depleted Since Midnight provides a running count of how long the GPS III has been in operation batteries are replaced with a since midnight of the current day fresh set Since Factory Reset provides a running count of total GPS III operating time since the
51. d detail and waypoint names The map setup option uses a file tab fea ture making it easier to organize the various settings and easier for you to use The following table lists the file tabs and the settings available under each tab Map Orientation AutoZoom Land Data Track Log Active Route Lines Lat Long Grid i 3 Jo p Horth Up 3 nut zoom LAKE TAHOE Land Am LAKE p Bra The map settings are orga nized by a series of file tabs Large Medium Small Cities and Text All Waypoints Waypoint Text Active Route Wpts Use the rocher heypad to select the desired tab and to select the desired setting s Freeway Nat Highway Local Highway Local Road States Prov Rivers Lakes Metro Areas Railroads 36 NOTE Large cities are those with approximate populations greater than 100 000 Medium cities are those with approximate populations over 5 000 To change a map setup feature s p serap Map Page Options 1 Highlight Map Setup and press ENTER 2 To change map orientation select the Map tab if not already selected and press mE i 5 Map Linel Wpt Cit ENTER Highlight the Orientation field and press ENTER Select North Up to fix the Ns orien orth Up top of the map display to a north heading Select Track Up to adjust the top of the fA aute m map display to your current track heading Select DTK Up to fix the top of the map LAKETANOES Land EREN
52. data with new data Interval defines the frequency with which the track plot is recorded Three interval settings are available Resolution default Records track log based upon a user defined variance from your course over ground The resolution option is recommended for the most efficient use of memory and TracBack performance The distance value entered in the Interval Value field is the maximum left right deviation allowed from the last defined ground track before recording a new point Time Records track log based on a user defined time interval Distance Records track log based on a user defined distance between points Interval Value defines the distance or time interval used to record the track log Main Menu Track Logs Clear Active Log Delete All Setup Logging for Main Menu Select Save Active Log to save the active log data for future use This process extracts the most significant points along the active route up to 250 and creates a saved log EY Setup Logging Record Hode Resolution Interval Value ge The Setup Logging option allows you to change the criteria used to record the active trach log 65 Main Menu Setup Menu 66 Trip Computer n M Trip Timer asimum Speed 00 00 00 DD a Odometer OF Trip Computer provides readouts for the trip odometer trip timer average speed and maximum speed Opti
53. e 5 installati base of the unit These batteries provide up to 8 hours of continuous use eB EQ Rechargeable NiCad or lithium batteries may also be used Polarity A Markings NOTE The on screen battery level indicator is calibrated for alkaline batteries and will not be accurate when using NiCad or lithium batteries see page 69 To install the batteries 1 Flip up the metal ring at the base of the unit and turn the ring 90 counterclockwise 2 Install the batteries and close the battery compartment door When replacing the GPS III s batteries observe the polarity markings engraved in the plastic case 3 Lock the door in the closed position by rotating the metal ring 90 clockwise Battery life varies due to a variety of factors including temperature and backlighting You may find that the battery life varies in different conditions and that lithium batteries provide longer life in colder conditions An internal 10 year lithium battery will retain your data while you re changing batteries GETTING STARTED Hold the receiver at a comfortable height with the antenna pointing up Heed to Select Init Method to Acknowledge When new or if a position cannot be determined after 10 minutes the GPS III will prompt you to initialize the receiver The unit needs a starting position to determine which satellites are in view The Global Positioning System GPS is a system of 24 satellites which circle the earth
54. e current time This page provides better steering guidance than the Highway Page when travelling at slower speeds and or when making frequent directional changes Pointer Current Speed Bearing to and Distance to Destination Waypoint lime to Waypoint Compass Ring JP and Current Time Compass Page If the bearing pointer points up your are going directly to your destination If not turn toward the arrow until it points up then continue in that direction 30 0 DIET TO HEST 1 759 The Big Numbers option available from the Compass Page Options shows a much smaller compass display and larger data field characters See page 39 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED The GPS IIIs Highway Page also provides graphic steering guidance to a destina tion waypoint As you head toward your destination the middle of the screen pro vides visual guidance to your waypoint on a moving graphic highway Your present position is at the bottom center of the highway display The line down the middle of the highway represents your desired course As you navigate toward a waypoint the highway will actually move indicating the direction you re off course To stay on course simply move toward the center of the highway The top of the page indicates speed and distance to your destination or the next If you move off course the waypoint in a route along with a track compass showing current direction of highwa
55. e quickly Notice how a data field appears above the map showing the bearing and distance from present position to the cursor along with the latitude longitude of the arrow s position 2 Using the rocker keypad move the arrow in any direction approximately five miles from your present position the pointer icon and press ENTER This procedure creates a waypoint at the arrow location and displays the Waypoint Edit Page Waypoint Waypoint gui Symbol Field Name Field H 38 55 546 Waypoint Position H094 52 350 3 A three digit number is pre assigned to your new waypoint as its name but we re going to change the name Let s call this location SIMUL8 To change the name highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER Use the rocker keypad to enter the new name UP DOWN to change the first character S RIGHT to move to the next character I and repeat Press and hold UP or DOWN on the rocker keypad to cycle through the characters more quickly Once the new name is spelled out press ENTER to accept it 4 Now let s use a special symbol to identify this location Highlight the waypoint symbol field using the rocker keypad and press ENTER Use UP DOWN on the rocker keypad to select the Information icon and press ENTER 5 To save the new waypoint highlight Done with the rocker keypad and press ENTER Now that we ve created our new waypoint lets see how the GPS III is used to navigat
56. e signal quality If satellite reception is lost or an insufficient number of satellites are available you will be alerted with a Poor Coverage receiver status and message Lets start with the Satellite Status Page which is the page you ll view while your unit is getting a position fix If you re not already on this page press PAGE or QUIT until it appears The Satellite Status Page shows you status information that helps you understand what the receiver is doing at any given time and its a page that youll want to occasionally refer back to as you use your unit It features a sky view of available satellites corresponding signal strength bars the status of your current position fix acquiring 2D 3D etc and your estimated position error EPE You can also tell how much battery power is remaining and you can adjust the screen contrast by pressing the rocker keypad Satellites are indicated on the sky view and the signal strength bars by their cor responding number from 01 through 32 The sky view shows where it is looking in the sky for each satellite by indicating the direction and elevation angle above the horizon The signal strength bars depict the relative strength of the signal from each satellite being received The taller the bar the stronger the signal Receiver Status Signal Strength Bar Battery Level Sky View Indicator Satellite Status Page The Position Page shows you where you are what direction
57. e to it The reference arrow can also be used to GOTO any point on the map even without a waypoint already at that location by simply pressing GOTO We won t try that here A waypoint named MAP is automatically created so all the previous steps for creating and naming a waypoint wouldnt be needed You might want to experiment with this procedure at the end of the Simulator Tour For the Simulator Tour we ll stick with the SIMUL8 waypoint we just created To select the GOTO destination 1 Press GOTO 2 If the All file tab is not selected use the rocker keypad to highlight this tab All will display a list of all waypoints currently stored in memory 3 Highlight the SIMUL8 waypoint using the rocker keypad and press ENTER Notice that a course line appears on the map display showing the way to our destination Imagine you re about to depart Maybe you re heading out from the mari na or you re about to venture into the wilderness What if you want to return to your present position when you re done for the day You have two options available You can mark your present position now and save it as a waypoint or You can use the TracBack feature at the end of the day to retrace your steps following the same path you travelled but in reverse For now we ll mark our present position and save it as a waypoint You might want to experiment with the TracBack feature later Its described on page 52 SIM
58. ect special features which specifically relate to that page To display the Satellite Status Page Options press MENU with the Satellite Status Page displayed the built in simulator change the shy view orientation or initialize the receiver 28 The following Satellite Status Page options are available a Satellite Status Page Options Start Simulator allows you to activate the GPS IITs built in simulator mode If Start Simulator is selected Stop Simulator will appear as an option instead To activate deactivate simulator mode 1 Highlight Start Simulator or Stop Simulator and press ENTER 2 Highlight Yes and press ENTER Track Up changes the sky view display from North Up orientation to align to current direction of travel track If Track Up is selected North Up will appear as an option instead To change the sky view orientation 1 Highlight Track Up or North Up and press ENTER AutoLocate forces the GPS III to search for any available satellite s to determine its position This option is useful if you ve relocated a long distance gt 500 mi from the last location the GPS III was used To select AutoLocate highlight AutoLocate and press ENTER Initialize Position allows you to designate your approximate position in order to speed up satellite acquisition This option may be used in lieu of AutoLocate above To initialize yo
59. ersonal computer etc Five format settings are available GARMIN the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint route track log data with a PC or with another GPS III e NMEA supports the input output of standard NMEA 0183 version 2 0 data None provides no interfacing capabilities e RTCM NMEA allows Differential GPS DGPS input using a standard RTCM format and also provides NMEA 0183 version 2 0 output RTCM In allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM format without any output capabilities To select an input output format 1 Highlight the Format field and press ENTER 2 Select the desired setting and press ENTER 3 If the GARMIN format is selected highlight the Transfer Mode field and press ENTER Select the desired setting and press ENTER The Transfer Mode field allows you to specify what infor mation to request or send to a second GPS IIl The Host setting lets you control all data transfer functions from the second GPS III or from a PC 4 If an RTCM format is selected additional fields are provided to control a GARMIN GBR 21 bea con receiver directly from your GPS III You can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate on the GPS IIl and the information will be used to tune the beacon receiver For more information refer to the owner s manual for the GBR 21 ael Alarms Position Interface RTCH HME RTCH In The GARMIN option allows the GP
60. eset Bearing BRG The compass direction from your present position to a destination waypoint Course The desired course between the active from and to waypoints Distance Dist The great circle distance from present position to a destination waypoint Dist to Dest The great circle distance from present position to a GOTO destination or the final waypoint in a route Dist to Next The great circle distance from present position to a GOTO destination or the next waypoint in a route ETA Estimate Time of Arrival The estimated time you will reach your destination waypoint based on current speed and track ETA at Dest The estimated time you will reach a GOTO destination or the final waypoint in a route ETA at Next The estimated time you will reach a GOTO destination or the next waypoint in a route Fuel The fuel required to travel from present position to the indicated route waypoint Leg Dist The distance between two route waypoints Leg Fuel tThe fuel required to travel from a route waypoint to the next waypoint in sequence in the route Leg Time The time Navigation Terms APPENDIX G E SIN required to travel from a route waypoint to the next waypoint in sequence in the route Max Speed The maximum second by second speed recorded since last reset Odometer A running tally of distance travelled based upon the dis tance between se
61. ettles cecus 31 52 63 65 inp COPDOIGE 244 eroe s 9 66 Trip Odometer i i ca xb as 9 66 86 TUB PONNE caret tease as 58 61 Troubleshooting 6 SUE hi oh a eee ae ees 86 AANA ede Syne OUS ER 30 U Uni POAWNGS ote ers aces ae ee l Units of Measure 13 67 70 UTC UE ETENE TEET TE 12 UTM Coordinates x esee re 74 89 APPENDIX H Velocity Made Good VMG 86 W Warranty ics does denna cee ge Rad dans lv Waypoints 14 42 47 63 COMMMCHS Junker qoa ee dus 46 Create By TE ous bee 43 Create On Map 15s es 20 49 pur PT 4547 Deling All 2626 evs tee ed 45 Deleting by Symbol 45 Display Options Af Edit OptofS seeds 47 EUNE ssaresniimrieikeii 45 46 List OPAOS uses ceed aed 44 45 MARINE ANREDE 14 42 NAME wks ea 14 20 42 43 Nearest aint nat EP Ice Y 48 51 63 OTIS sayi s AT Reference 00 44 85 90 Waypoints ROMON cod oe aed 14 22 45 REVIEWING acu ciere piieis Jat SIDE PDSS ea edibus e Al Symbols 4 19 22 46 Waypoint Edit Page 45 Waypoint List Options a Waypoint List Page 43 64 Welcome Page chances eens 2 17 Wiring Installation 78 Z Zoom In Out 10 19 33 37 40 CODD NOUS zc area iig 2 19 62 63 1997 GARMIN Corporation 1200 E 15 1st Street Olathe KS 66062 US Web Site Address www garmin com GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ UK G
62. g pointer that indicates the direction of the destination bearing relative to the course over ground The com pass ring and pointer arrow work independently to show at a glance the direction of your movement and the direction to your destination If the arrow points up you are going directly to the waypoint If the arrow points any direction other than up turn toward the arrow until it points up then continue in that direction The distance to the next waypoint time to the next waypoint and current speed are displayed to the right of the graphic compass display To see how all this works on our simulated trip lets head off course and watch the displays change To move off course on course in simulator mode use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad SIMULATOR TOUR oft i at GARMIN WETE The background map moves while keeping your current position at the center of the map display The Compass Page will also guide you to your destination The rotating compass ring shows the direction of travel track and the arrow points to your destination bearing 23 SIMULATOR TOUR To view the Highway Page press PAGE Highway Page The Highway Page provides a graphic highway display that shows your move ment relative to the desired course The line down the middle of the highway repre sents your desired course As you navigate toward your destination the highway will actually move indica
63. h any one of over 40 different symbols with the waypoint name shown directly above the symbol We ll cover more about the GPS IIs waypoint features and the Map Page in the reference section of this manual Present Position p i Data Fields Nearby Waypoint EF Bm suerzonm HILLEDALE Le Map Page The GPS III features two different navigation pages Compass and Highway The Compass Page is first This page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint with an emphasis on the bearing to your destination and current direction of travel The Highway Page places greater emphasis on the straight line desired course and the distance and direction you are off course The middle of the page fea tures a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground track while you re moving and a bearing pointer that indicates the direction of the destination bearing relative to the course over ground The compass ring and pointer arrow work inde pendently to show at a glance the direction of your movement and the direction to your destination For instance if the arrow points up you are going directly to the waypoint If the arrow points any direction other than up turn toward the arrow until it points up then continue in that direction The current speed and distance to the destination waypoint are displayed at the top of the screen The bottom of the page displays the time to the destination waypoint and th
64. h to follow them 8 Highlight the next waypoint name field press ENTER and repeat steps 6 amp 7 until all the waypoints have been added to the route To create a route from the map display 1 Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu 2 Highlight Routes and press ENTER The Route List is displayed showing all routes stored in memory 3 Press MENU to display the Route Options 4 Highlight New Route and press ENTER The GPS Ill creates a route called EMPTY 1 The name changes as you add waypoints to the route so make note of the route name for future reference 5 Press MENU to display the New Route Options and highlight Show Map 6 Press ENTER and use the rocker keypad to place the arrow over the first route way point Use the IN and OUT zoom keys to aid in locating the desired waypoint 7 Press ENTER to accept the selected route waypoint 8 Highlight the next waypoint on the map display and press ENTER to add the waypoint to the route Repeat this step until all route waypoints have been added to the route Press PAGE or QUIT to exit the page 9 You can also create route waypoints during this process If no waypoint exists at the arrow location the GPS IIl will automatically create one using a three digit number as the waypoint s name You can rename the waypoint following the steps on page 46 10 If you wish to include a city location in the route place the arrow over the city and press
65. han 30 waypoints to a route Route Memory Full Route memory is full and no additional routes can be added from another GPS III or uploaded from a PC Route Waypoint Deleted The waypoint being deleted was part of a route The deleted waypoint is removed from waypoint memory and from the route RTCM Input Failed DGPS data being received has been lost You are no longer receiving the beacon signal APPENDIX E Searching the Sky The GPS III is in searching the sky for almanac data or the unit is in AutoLocate mode Messages Steep Turn Ahead This message appears approxi mately one minute prior to a turn that requires a bank angle in excess of 25 degrees in order to stay on course Stored Data Lost All waypoints routes time and almanac data have been lost due to battery failure or the receivers memory has been cleared Timer Expired The countdown timer has expired Track Log Already Exist The name selected for the track log is identical to another track log already stored in memory Track Memory Full You have used all track log points in the GPS III The unit holds approximately 1900 points in the active track log Delete unwanted track points to make room for new entries Waypoint Memory Full You have used all 500 way points in the GPS III Delete unwanted waypoints to make room for new entries Waypoint Already Exists The name you are entering already exists in the GPS Is memory 81
66. he reference position Use the same procedure to enter the bearing BRG and distance DIST from the reference way point to the new waypoint Remember to press ENTER once each data item is selected with the rocker keypad Hew Waypoint Show Map 8 To save the new waypoint in memory highlight Done and press ENTER Delete Waypoint Waypoint List Options Delete by Symbol TE top Men Moms The Waypoint List Options were displayed using the first three steps above In addition to New Waypoint there are four additional options The Spell n Find option Spell n Find allows you to display the Waypoint Edit Page for any waypoint allows you to retrieve way in memory by typing in the first few characters of the waypoints name point information by manual To Spell n Find a waypoint ly entering the waypoint s name with the rocker keypad 1 Select the Spell n Find option and use the rocker keypad to enter the first few characters of the waypoint name 2 Press ENTER to view waypoints starting with characters entered Show Map allows you to view the map area around the highlighted waypoint on the Waypoint List While viewing the map display you can also use the IN and OUT zoom keys to see additional detail To view the map area around a highlight waypoint on the Waypoint List 1 Select Show Map from the Waypoint List Options and press ENTER Delete Waypoint allows you to delete the waypoint
67. hic highway As you head toward your destination the highway perspective will move to indicate your progress to the waypoint and which direction you should steer to stay on course If you are navigating a route the highway display will show each route waypoint in sequence with the active leg indicated by the black portion of the highway Nearby waypoints not in the route will also be displayed You can zoom in or out on the highway display for a smaller or larger view Five available settings range from 1 4 to 4 miles with a default setting of 1 mile To zoom in or out on the highway display 1 Press the IN zoom key to decrease the scale and show a smaller view area 2 Press the QUT zoom key to increase the scale and show a larger view area Many features of the GPS III are menu driven Each of the main pages has an Blum options menu allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your prefer ighway Page Options ences and or select special features which specifically relate to that page To display the Highway Page Options press MENU with the Highway Page displayed E Change Fields The following options are available Ul for Main Menu Sign Posts Off removes the waypoint markers from the highway display If Sign J az Posts Off is selected Sign Posts On will appear as an option instead oan ies The Sign Posts Off option To remove or display waypoint markers on the highway highlight Sign dib
68. hicular applications its the sole responsibility of the owner operator of the GPS III to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident Do not mount the GPS III over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision The mounting hardware provided by GARMIN is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof N WARNING For vehicular operations it is the sole responsibility of the operator of the vehicle to operate his or her vehicle in a safe manner maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times and never become distracted by the GPS III to the exclusion of safe operating practices It is unsafe to operate the GPS III while you are driving Failure by the operator of a vehicle equipped with a GPS III to pay full attention to oper ating the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident or collision with property damage and personal injury INTRODUCTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B digital devices This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause h
69. highlight the desired waypoint Nearest waypoints highlight the desired waypoint press 2 Press GOTO and then ENTER to navigate to the selected location GOTO and then ENTER Once the GOTO destination is selected use the Map Page Compass Page and or Highway Page to keep track of your progress as you head toward your destination GETTING STARTED Cancel GOTO Active Route CAMP ok TracBack Cancel GOTO MEX for Moin Menu MARINA To cancel the current GOTO destination select Cancel GOTO from the GOTO Options Page IFISH RAHP Active Waypoint 4 Distance Route 2 09 9 9 Use the LEFT RIGHT heys on the rocher heypad to select the desired data item Available items include course distance fuel and sunrise sunset times To cancel the current GOTO destination simply select another destination If no destination is currently desired or you want to resume a previously selected route the GOTO operation may be cancelled from the GOTO Options Page To cancel the current GOTO destination 1 Press GOTO 2 Press MENU 3 Highlight Cancel GOTO and press ENTER Active Route Page The last of the six main pages is the Active Route Page This page shows the GOTO waypoint or each waypoint of a route with waypoint name and the course along each leg segment of the route When using a route the current destination is marked with an arrow on the left hand side of the screen If no desti
70. ical position latitude longitude and alti tude The receiver is ready 76 for navigation You can use the sky view to help determine if any satellites are being blocked and whether you have a current position fix indicated by a 2D Navigation or 3D Navigation in the status field You can also set the sky view to a Track Up config uration causing the top of the sky view to align along your current track heading When the receiver is looking for a particular satellite the corresponding signal strength bar will be blank and the sky view indicator will not be highlighted Once the receiver has found the satellite a hollow signal strength bar will appear indicat ing that the satellite has been found and the receiver is collecting data from it The satellite number in the sky view will appear highlighted As soon as the GPS III has collected the necessary data to calculate a fix the status field will indicate a 2D or 3D status For 2D you may need to enter your altitude See page 30 Receiver Status Receiver status is indicated at the top left of the page The status will be shown as one of the following conditions Searching the GPS III is looking for any available satellites in view AutoLocate the GPS III is initializing and collecting new almanac data This process can take up to 5 minutes depending on the satellites currently in view Acquiring the receiver is collecting data from available satelli
71. if desired in the fuel field using the same steps above Fuel flow rate units gallons liters etc are not specified on the GPS III Enter these figures based upon available information for your vehicle and make note of the desired units 3 Press QUIT to return to the Route Plan Page then use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad to review the planning information Re evaluate reactivates the current route and selects the route leg closest to your current position as the active leg The active leg defines the current from and to waypoints Active Route Page Options H 46 37 065 LH 2028 92 Rte p YAKIMA RIVER Hebdos we Ns IMA x a To view each waypoint along your route and the surround ing area select Show Map and use the panning arrow to move along your route on the map display zi Setup Plan Speed Depart Time CHORE 08 30 Fuel Flow Depart bate 3 04 05 SEP 97 Setup Plan allows you to define planned speed fuel flow and departure time in order to review trip planning figures 61 Deactivate cancels navigation of the route you are currently using Active Route Page Options l l Invert reactivates the current route in reverse order and navigates from the end waypoint back to the beginning waypoint See page 57 Insert Wpt allows you to insert an additional waypoint into the route directly in front of the currently highlighted waypoint in the route
72. ill generally deter mine how fast you get a position fix or if you get a fix at all GPS signals are rela tively weak and do not travel through rocks buildings people metal or heavy tree cover so remember to keep a clear view of the sky at all times for best performance GETTING STARTED Initialization Once the GPS III has calculated a position fix you ll usually have anywhere from five to twelve satellites in view The receiver will then continuously select the best satellites in view to update your position If some of the satellites in view get blocked or shaded the receiver can simply use an alternate satellite to maintain the position igati fix Although a GPS receiver needs four satellites to provide a three dimensional 3D fix it can maintain a two dimensional 2D fix with only three satellites A TM three dimensional fix means the unit knows its latitude longitude and altitude while a two dimensional fix means the unit knows only its latitude and longitude Initializing Your GPS III To initialize the GPS III take the receiver outside and find an open area where the Check the Satellite Status antenna has a clear view of the sky You may either hold the receiver at a comfortable Page for 2D Navigation or height with the antenna pointing up see page 4 or mount the receiver on the dash of 3D Navigation to verify a a vehicle Appendix A or on a bike Likewise when you use your GPS Ill in a position fix vehi
73. imer Max Speed Odometer Speed Sunrise at present position Sunset at present position Track Trip Odometer Trip Timer User Timer and Voltage See page 85 for descriptions of navigation terms To change a data field 1 Highlight Change Fields and press ENTER 2 Highlight the data field you wish to change using the rocker keypad and press ENTER 3 Select the type of data you want to appear on this field and press ENTER Restore Defaults resets all data fields to the factory default settings To restore the factory default settings highlight Restore Defaults and press ENTER The GPS III features a powerful real time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course and route The Map Page also displays background detail including geographic names lakes rivers coastlines and highways An on screen cur sor lets you pan ahead to nearby waypoints determine the distance and bearing to any map position and mark new waypoints while you navigate The GPS III also features dedicated zoom keys for instant zooming see p 2 The map portion of the page dis plays your present position as a pointer icon with your track and or route displayed as small points on the screen an electronic bread crumb trail if you will Nearby way points are represented with names and symbols You may select which features are shown via the Map Page Options see pp 35 The data window beside or above when display is vertica
74. imulator System Units Time 1 Highlight the desired field and press ENTER to display the available options 2 Select the desired option and press ENTER 3 If User Mag Var is selected in the Heading field highlight the heading reference field immed iately to the right and press ENTER Enter the magnetic variation at your current position using the rocker keypad and press ENTER The User Mag option allows you to define the magnetic variation for your area Auto Mag Var is the preferred set ting in most cases Feet User Hag Var WARNING If User Mag Var is selected you must periodically update the magnetic vari ation as your position changes Using this setting the GPS III will not automatically cal culate and update the magnetic variation at your present position Failure to update this setting may result in substantial differences between the information displayed on your 10 GPS III and external references such as a magnetic compass Setup Menu Timers Timers Settings User Timer lets you select a count up or count down timer For a count down timer you may also specify the count down duration Sustem Units Timers Time User Timer 00 00 00 15 49 40 Since Factory Reset 0015 53 03 2 For a count up timer highlight the User Timer field in the left hand column press ENTER and The User Timer option pro select Up Press ENTER to confirm vides both count up an
75. int is defined To cancel the current GOTO destination highlight Cancel GOTO and press ENTER MOB man overboard The GPS IIIs MOB function lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a position for quick response in an emergency Once an MOB has been activated an MOB symbol will appear on the map display and the navigation screens will guide you back to the MOB waypoint To activate the MOB function 1 Press and hold GOTO to capture the MOB position 2 Press ENTER to begin navigating back to the MOB waypoint 3 To cancel the MOB function select Cancel GOTO from the GOTO Options and press ENTER NOTE Each time an MOB is activated any previous MOB position stored in memory will the overwritten and permanently lost If you wish to save an MOB waypoint for future use you should give the waypoint a new name using the steps outlined on pages 45 46 GOTO Options MOB FISH fox TracBack Cancel GOTO MEX for Main Menu To cancel a current GOTO destination select Cancel GOTO from the GOTO Options GoTo MOB Recent all Hearest Spell n Find fi CABIN lt 1 FISH GOLF a WOE Press and hold the GOTO key to activate the MOB man overboard feature 51 52 Save Active Log Clear Active Log Delete All Setup Logging for Main Menu Clear the old track log before you depart This defines the starting point for a TracBack route a FISH ox Ca
76. ints allows you to create edit or delete waypoints See pages 42 47 Nearest displays up to nine nearest waypoints within 200 miles of your present position See page 48 Routes allows you to create edit activate or delete routes See pages 54 58 Track Log lets you specify whether or not to record a track log an electronic breadcrumb trail recording of your path define how it is recorded or save track log data for future use The Track Logs Page also provides an indicator of the mem ory used for the active track log and options to clear the track memory or start a TracBack route See pages 52 53 for TracBack information The Track Logs Page is divided in two main sections one for the active log the log currently being recorded and available memory and the second section showing any saved track logs and the total number saved The active log stores up to 1900 track log positions based upon the criteria specified in the Track Log Options Up to 10 additional track logs may be saved in memory with up to 250 track log posi tions in each saved log Waypoints Hearest Routes Track Logs Trip Computer Setup Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu Waypoints Hearest Routes Trip Computer Setup Select the desired menu option by highlighting it with the rocker keypad and pressing ENTER 63 Main Menu Track Logs 64 ACTIVE LOG 5 Track Logs Logs ao ca Saved OZARK TRAIL 8
77. is replaced by a warning page then by the Satellite Status Page Since well be using the simulator mode we dont need to wait for the receiver to acquire satellites WARNING Keep in mind that the GPS III does not track satellites in simulator mode and should never be used for actual navigation The GPS III cannot be turned on in simulator mode If you forget to change back to normal operation before shut ting the receiver off it will automatically return to normal mode the next time you use the receiver SIMULATOR TOUR Selecting Simulator Mode f GARMIN Gps Software Version 2 00 Copyright 13937 GARMIH Corporation The Welcome Page is displayed when the GPS III is first turned on After a brief self test it is replaced by a warning page for about 10 seconds To ship the The Satellite Status Page appears next For simulator mode operations theres no need to wait for the GPS III to acquire satellites SIMULATOR TOUR Selecting Simulator Mode Start Simulator Initialize Position Set 2D Altitude MEX for Main Menu Select Start Simulator from the Satellite Status Page Options to enable the built in simulator The simulator imitates satel lite reception and shows that information on the Satellite Status Page Remember in this mode the GPS III is not actually tracking satellites To select the simulator mode 1 Press MENU to list the options for the Satellite Status Page 2 Highlight
78. itions while under way Refer to page 64 for more information on track log settings 2 Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu 3 Highlight Track Logs and press ENTER 4 Highlight the desired track log Active Log or Saved Logs and press MENU to display the options list 5 Highlight TracBack and press ENTER to create activate the TracBack route A message box will appear while the GPS III analyzes the data and creates the route Once a TracBack has been activated the GPS III will take one of the track logs cur rently stored in memory and divide it into route segments called legs Up to 30 track log waypoints labeled T e g TOOL will be created to mark the most significant features of the track log in order to duplicate your path as closely as possible To gain the most benefit from the TracBack feature keep the following tips in mind Always clear the track log at the point you want to return to boat ramp dock trailhead etc The Record Mode on the Track Logs Page must be set to Wrap or Fill There must be at least two track log points stored in memory to create a TracBack route If there is not enough available memory to add more waypoints and create a TracBack route you will be alerted with a waypoint memory full message The receiver will use the available waypoints to create a route with an emphasis on the track log data closest to the destina
79. keypad to select desired level and press ENTER Display orientation is Display allows you set the display orientation to horizontal Landscape or vertical adjustable by pressing holding Portrait the PAGE key or from the gt System settings NOTE Display orientation can also be changed by pressing and holding the PAGE key 69 Setup Menu Units Distance amp Speed lets you select the desired units of measure for distance and speed Simulator System Units Tim readouts in Nautical Statute or Metric terms Diztance amp Speed Statute Heading lets you select the reference used in calculating heading information You can select from Auto Mag Var True Grid and User Mag Var Auto Mag Var provides TID magnetic north heading references which are automatically determined from your current Metric position True provides headings based upon a true north reference Grid provides headings based on a grid north reference and is used in conjunction with the grid posi Select nautical statute or tion formats described on page 74 User Mag Var allows you to specify the magnetic metric units of measure from variation at your current position and provides magnetic north heading references based the Units settings upon the variation you enter Altitude lets you select altitude readouts in Feet or Meters To select a units setting S
80. l the map displays the time and distance to next waypoint plus your current speed all defaults A bearing pointer lets you know if you re heading toward your destination If the pointer points straight ahead you re heading directly to it Each data field may be configured to dis play any one of twenty four data options Zooming and Panning There are three main functions you can perform from the Map Page zooming panning and pointing The map has 24 map scales from 120 feet to 500 miles or 30 meters to 800 km which are selected by pressing the IN and OUT zoom keys The current map scale is indicated in the bottom left corner of the map display To change the map scale 1 Press zoom IN to see a smaller area with more detail 2 Press zoom OUT to see a larger area with less detail FEED 0 07 oe h BIST TO HERT 11 45 i l TIME TO HERT LAKE TAHG E NW EM NEM EN RAN POINTER pigri e P j The Map Page displays a dig ital map including lakes rivers highways and towns DIST TO HEST ZzFEED ed 0 0 an 1 4 F E aTi l TIME TO HERT r LAKE TAHOE p aM I E a eee DOHLAKE a l S L Bras j S SOUTH 2M Um Zoom IN to see more detail for a smaller area Zoom OUT to see a larger area 33 34 m H 3914 777 FEED gr V1 4B BBE 0 0 F we h dil kE DIST TO HEST l BE TIME To H HERT ta Use the rocker keypad to pan away from your present posi tion Place the arr
81. l hundred feet or more manually entering your approximate altitude will enable the receiver to more accurately determine a position fix To enter an altitude 1 Highlight Set 2D Altitude and press ENTER 2 Enter your approximate altitude using the rocker keypad and press ENTER Position Page The second page in the GPS Is main page sequence is the Position Page This page shows you where you are what direction you re heading and how fast you re going and its most useful when you are traveling without an active destination way point The graphic heading display at the top of the page indicates the direction you re heading or track only while you re moving Directly below this display are the speed average speed trip timer trip odome ter and sunrise sunset fields default The sunrise sunset times indicated are for your present position These times and the current time display in the lower right corner can be displayed in local or UTC universal time The lower left hand corner of the page shows your current latitude and longitude in degrees and minutes default The GPS III uses this basic information to mark exact positions as waypoints which help guide you from one place to another Average speed sunrise and sunset times at your present position also appear on the Position Page as default selections Units of measure and the position readout are selectable from the Main Menu as outlined on page 63 Trip Compu
82. ll the routes currently stored in memory along with a descriptive name for each route Once a route has been created it can be activated and used for navigation from the Route List A route may be followed in the same sequence as it was originally created or you can invert the route and nav igate from the end waypoint back to the beginning waypoint To activate a route 1 Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu 2 Highlight Routes and press ENTER The Route List is displayed showing all routes stored in memory 3 Highlight the desired route and press MENU to display the Route Options 4 Highlight Activate and press ENTER to navigate the route in sequence To deactivate the route and stop using it for navigation 1 Press PAGE repeatedly to display the Active Route Page See page 60 2 Press MENU to display the Active Route Options 3 Highlight Deactivate and press ENTER to stop navigating the currently selected route The Route List also allows you to enter your own 13 character name for any listed route By default the name includes the first and last waypoints in the route To enter a custom route name 1 Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu 2 Highlight Routes and press ENTER The Route List is displayed showing all routes stored in memory 3 Highlight the desired route and press ENTER to display the Route Plan Page J m Route List Editing 4 Highlight the name field and press ENTER to
83. lly transition from the Satellite Status Page to the Map Page Have you moved more than 500 miles from the last calculated position with the receiver off Reinitialize the receiver by selecting your approximate position on the map or select AutoLocate from the Satellite Status Page options see page 29 GETTING STARTED i20 SE 150 165 Cie ee AMG SPEED 243 2048 42 2 24 3 20 48 H 38 d8 418 11 35 44 W 9dq 56 481 19 JUH 97F Position Page J UwtJZPEED Md 0 07 E OLATHE 4 DET Press the PAGE hey to move ARMIH m ga w tada through each of the main f n uiris pages in normal fashion HOHE HARIHA Active Woupoint 4 Course Route SE JD n I 5 I k 20 0 MARHA og Highway Page Compass Page Press the QUIT hey to To turn the GPS III back on press and hold the red power key sequence through the main pages in reverse order The GPS III features six main pages which are linked together in a chain You can quickly scroll through the pages in either direction using the PAGE or QUIT keys Let briefly tour each of these pages in order to give you some insight into how they help you navigate We ll go over all of them in more detail in the reference section 7 GETTING STARTED Satellite Status Page 242640 The signal strength bars give you an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver whether or not they re being used to calculate a posi tion fix and th
84. mpass display and two user selectable large character data fields If Big Numbers is selected Big Compass will appear as an option instead To toggle between Compass Page formats highlight Big Numbers or Big Compass and press ENTER Change Fields allows you to choose the data displayed on four user selectable data fields two fields for the Big Numbers option There are twenty five avail able data types including Average AVG Speed Bearing Distance DIST to Destination ETA to Destination DEST Speed Time to Destination DEST Track and a Trip Odometer See page 85 for descriptions of data terms To change a data field 1 Highlight Change Fields and press ENTER 2 Highlight the data field you wish to change and press ENTER 3 Select the type of data you want to appear on this field and press ENTER Restore Defaults resets all data fields to the factory default settings To restore the factory default settings highlight Restore Defaults and press ENTER Compass Page Options Big Numbers provides a smaller compass display a large bearing pointer and two user selectable large charac ter data fields Change Fields Restore Defaults for Main Menu E The Change Fields option allows you to select from a list of available data types Four different items may be dis played on the Compass Page two when using the Big Numbers option 33
85. nation has been specified using the GOTO key or a route no waypoints will be listed on the page For more information on using routes see page 54 in the Reference section Route Name E ind Field Previous Waypoint or start of GOTO Waypoint Name Active Route Page The GPS III is a powerful navigation system providing detailed mapping informa tion in a convenient compact package This simulator tour is designed to show you the basic features of your new GPS III during a simulated trip The simulator tour assumes that the receiver has been properly initialized as outlined in the Getting Started section of this manual and that you have not changed any of the factory default settings If you have changed any settings position formats units of measure etc the descriptions and pictures in the tour may not match your configuration Once you re familiar with the primary functions of the GPS III you ll be ready to use your new receiver on a real trip to a destination of your choice The Reference sec tion of this manual may be consulted for any additional questions you may have or to learn about the more advanced features of the GPS III For now lets get started on the Simulator Tour If the GPS II is currently off we ll need to start by turning it on To turn the GPS III on press and hold the red power key The Welcome Page will be displayed while the unit conducts a self test Once test ing is complete the Welcome Page
86. ncel GOTO MENJ for Main Menu A TracBack route can also be created from the GOTO Options by pressing GOTO followed by MENU The TracBack navigation feature allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receivers memory This eliminates the need to manu ally store waypoints along the way A track log is an electronic breadcrumb trail showing the path you have travelled Your GPS III can be set to automatically record track log points any time the receiver is on and locked onto satellites see page 63 TracBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route of up to 30 waypoints and activating the new route in reverse order along those waypoints Once activated a TracBack route will lead you back to the oldest track log point stored in memory so its a good idea to clear the active track log at the beginning of your cur rent trip e g at the dock or trailhead before you get started To clear the active track log and define a starting point for a TracBack 1 Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu 2 Highlight Track Logs and press ENTER 3 With the Active Log highlighted press MENU to display the options list 4 Highlight Clear Active Log and press ENTER 5 Press ENTER to delete the track log data Or press QUIT to cancel To create and activate a TracBack route 1 Enable track log recording and leave the GPS III on to automatically record track log pos
87. ndition etc For your safety pay careful attention to all messages Alarm Clock tThe alarm clock time that was set from the Alarms submenu has been reached Approaching You are one minute away from reaching a destination waypoint Arrival at You have reached your destination way point Battery Power Low The batteries are low and should be replaced Data Transfer Complete The unit has finished uploading or downloading information to the connected device Degraded Accuracy The units accuracy has been degraded beyond 500 meters due to poor satellite geom etry or data quality Check other navigational sources to verify the position indicated Leg not Smoothed The upcoming route leg is too short for smooth waypoint transitions Memory Battery Power Low The battery that sus tains user memory is low and should be replaced by an authorized service center as soon as possible Failure to do so may result in loss of stored data including all user waypoints and routes Need Altitude for 2D Nav The unit needs altitude input in order to start and or continue 2D navigation Need to Select Init Method You must select an ini tialization method so the unit can locate satellites and obtain a fix No Differential GPS Position Not enough data is available to compute a DGPS position No RTCM Input Beacon receiver is improperly con nected or baud rates do not match Off Course Alarm You are left or righ
88. nt List and press GOTO A Bearin confirmation page shows the selected destination waypoint 014 2 311 1 2 Press ENTER to confirm the selected waypoint and begin navigating 0497 141 0157 28217 The Nearest Waypoint List shows as many as nine nearby waypoints along with the bearing and distance to each one To GOTO a nearby way point highlight it on the list 8 press GOTO and ENTER The GPS III can navigate to a destination using any of four different methods NH M Navigation GOTO GOTO lets you select a waypoint as your destination and quickly plot a direct course from present position to that waypoint MOB man overboard captures your present position saves it as a waypoint and sets a course back to the position for quick response in an emergency UU EZ TracBach allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically A MTWIT stored in the receivers memory This eliminates the need to store waypoints along E iis the way See page 52 for more information about TracBack Routes allows you to manually create a sequence of intermediate waypoints To GOTO a waypoint press which lead you to your final destination The GPS III will store up to 20 reversible GOTO qnd highlight the way routes with up to 30 waypoints in each route point name field at the top of GOTO Navigation the page The easiest way to select your destination is by using the GOTO key The GOTO key can be used by itself
89. oc E P 85 7 TTD 2 D Data EMY o eus odo rin 2 Date and Time Setup 72 Deut 2o saeva tri bd ew nir 2 DG SOC oooasa i RIPE ES 5 Dilution of Precision DOP 28 Display Features 2 ISI BS ort y pba dore ae A 85 E Enter Mark Key 2 Estimated Position Error EPE 28 Estimated Time of Arrival ETA 85 APPENDIX H F FCA eh scp RE EPSE ENT E O l PICMG E ET E E 2 File Tabs Lau tha s CE ERE 36 66 Eel cows hye EEE d 85 G GOTO Function 15 21 34 49 50 greci PPS 16 51 From List 2 eade deat et 15 From Map Display 15 Key PET 2 Nearest Waypoints 48 OpHOUS u Lee es bimeads 4 50 51 OBS OVI ue saa chore esa B 4 H Heading Selection iss oes 70 PHONON sc esos et 2 Highway Display 122440 Highway Page 12 2440 Highway Page Options 39 87 APPENDIX H I Initialization 4 6 27 29 Installation antenna 79 Installation wiring 78 IN ZOOM KEY osa 13 6 CH ed 2 Interface Formats 67 75 Interface Settings 67 75 K Keypad Usage 22 04 eene ks 2 L Lakes on Map 36 37 Lat Long Grid i ces 36 37 ee Ste usar ans dat PER nid 85 Ie Fuel uoce Easosargrbs w irae 85 ES Aur PPP DM 85 M Main Menu s eek ees 13 63 Main Page Sequence 7 18 Map Datum List 82 84 Map Datum Selection 67 14 Map
90. ocal time and UTC time To enter the local time zone 1 Highlight the Local Time Zone field and press ENTER 2 Select the desired offset amount in hours and minutes using the rocker keypad and press ENTER 3 Highlight the offset direction field immediately to the right and press ENTER 4 Select Behind UTC or Ahead of UTC as appropriate and press ENTER Time displays the current time based on the settings made above and information provided by the satellites received Date displays the current date based on the settings made above and information provided by the satellites received Alarms Settings Setup Menu Alarms Clock Alarm uses the internal clock to provide an Alarm Clock message at the time you set Units Timers Time Alarms Clack Alarm Off 00 00 Arrival Alarm On Of 00 Off Course Alarm Off 0 00 3 If enabling the alarm highlight the time field to the immediate right and press ENTER Enter the An Approaching message alarm time using the rocker keypad and press ENTER automatically appears one minute before reaching the destination waypoint The NOTE The GPS III must be turned on when the alarm time is reached Otherwise the arrival alarm allows you to set message will not occur distance defined message Arrival Alarm provides an alarm message once you re within a set distance from your m z E MM at Units Timers Time Alarms F destination waypoin
91. oint route waypoint which is Enter the name of the new waypoint using the rocker keypad and press ENTER affected by the change If 5 To delete a waypoint from the route highlight the waypoint you wish to delete and USTs eee on highlight press MENU A pop up menu appears with additional options Highlight Remove Wpt the waypoint which follows and press ENTER the new waypoint 9 Route Editing Planning Remove Wpt Review Wpt Show Text Ti Insert Wpt a for Moin Menu The Show Map option allows you to change the route from the map display Place the arrow on the point affected by the change and press MENU Setup Plan Depart Time 18 31 Depart bate 5 0 28 AUG 97 perti With the Route Plan Page dis played use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad to ld Speed 50 0 _ Fuel Flow select the trip planning features Press MENU and select Setup Plan to define departure time 90 fuel usage and speed 6 To edit the route from the map display press MENU from the Route Plan Page Highlight Show Map and press ENTER Use the rocker keypad to place the cursor on the desired waypoint and press MENU A pop up menu appears Select the desired option and press ENTER If Move is selected move the cursor to the desired location and press ENTER to accept the change Route Planning The Route Plan Page also displays trip planning information for each leg or the entire route
92. ons are provided to reset these figures ETTTITIT System Units Time Mode Speed Simulator n 0 07 Track Control Track Auto Track 225 Altitude 1252 The Setup option uses file tabs across the top of the page for quick selection review of unit settings Trip Computer provides readouts for average speed maximum speed odome ter trip odometer and trip timer These readouts can be reset from the Trip Computer Options To reset a trip computer readout s 1 Press MENU with the Trip Computer Page displayed An options list is displayed 2 To reset all trip computer readouts highlight Reset All and press ENTER 3 To reset a single readout item highlight the desired option and press ENTER A NOTE The Reset Trip option resets trip odometer trip timer and average speed readouts Waypoints Hearest Routes Track Logs Trip Computer Setup Setup provides a group of pages to perform various system setup functions including selection of position format units of measure setting various alarms con figuring the display and backlighting Each available page is denoted by a file tab which identifies the function of that page To select a Setup option highlight the file tab for the desired function The information is automatically displayed when the file tab is highlighted The file tab headings and setup functions for these pages are Simulator Enable Disa
93. ow on a waypoint and press ENTER to see more information EFEED UL 0 07 oe h DIST TO HEST By placing the panning arrow over an on screen waypoint and pressing GOTO you won t have to manually select your destination from the GOTO Page Another function on the Map Page is the pan function which allows you to move the map with the keypad in order to view areas beyond the current map To activate the pan function 1 Use the rocker keypad to move the map in any direction including diagonally As you begin to pan on the map an arrow appears This arrow will serve as a tar get marker for the map When the arrow is placed on an object the name of that object will be highlighted If the name wasnt originally displayed it will appear when the arrow is placed on the object This feature applies to waypoints roads lakes rivers pretty much everything displayed except route lines and track log data When a waypoint name is highlighted you can review information about the waypoint list waypoint options or execute a GOTO right from the Map Page To select an on screen waypoint with the panning arrow 1 Use the rocker keypad to highlight the desired waypoint 2 Press ENTER to review information for the selected waypoint 3 To exit the information page press QUIT To GOTO a highlighted waypoint 1 With the waypoint highlighted press GOTO followed by ENTER The GOTO function can be used anywhere on the map If a way
94. ower You can also choose from a list of symbols used to identify the user waypoint on the map display The GPS III stores up to 500 waypoints with a selectable symbol and comment available for each waypoint Waypoints can be created using four methods Mark Present Position your present position can be captured and saved as a waypoint using the ENTER MARK key On Map a new waypoint position can be created directly on the map display using the panning arrow Text Entry waypoints can be created by entering position coordinates manu ally from a chart etc or by referencing bearing and distance from a previous ly stored waypoint or present position Average Position position samples can be averaged over time and the result saved as a waypoint Averaging reduces the effects of selective availability and improves the accuracy of the position reading See page 31 for more info Marking Present Position The GPS Ils mark feature lets you quickly capture your present position in order to create a new waypoint You must be locked onto satellites with a valid posi tion fix to mark your present position To mark your present position 1 Press and hold the ENTER MARK key The Mark Waypoint Page is automatically displayed 2 To change the waypoint name a three digit number is automatically assigned highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER Use the rocker keypad to enter the new waypoint name and press E
95. point is not high lighted a new waypoint called MAP will be created at the arrow location before the GOTO is initiated To cancel the pan function and re center the map on your position 1 Press the QUIT key Many features of the GPS III are menu driven Each of the main pages has an WRGR options menu allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your prefer qup uius ences and or select special features which specifically relate to that page To display the Map Page Options press MENU with the Map Page dis played The following options are available Data Fields Off allows you to select between a full screen map display or the dc souh LAKE TAHOE default map display with data window If the data fields are off Data Fields On u will appear as an option instead A full screen map without the To turn the data fields off or on highlight Data Fields Off or Data data fields available by Fields On and press ENTER selecting the Data Fields Off option Change Fields allows you to choose the data displayed on four user selectable data fields There are twenty four available data types including Average AVG Speed Bearing Distance ETA to Destination DEST Speed Time to Destination fias Fenter DEST Track and a Trip Odometer See page 85 for descriptions of navigation E79 7775 m 0 07 terms ed To change a data field oo 4 ti ina 1 Highlight
96. points H 3b 21 11 gt FEED Map Pointer ero 8 0 W094 00 081 1 BEAVER LAKE Ti Waypoints can be created directly from the Map Page by placing the panning arrow on the desired position and pressing ENTER Hew Waypoint 4 GOLF Comment CRTD 20 20 29 AUG 97 Position Reference a T ID H 38 5 333 bistance E 941 0 00 User waypoints can also be created by entering the position coordinates for the waypoint 43 4 Highlight New Waypoint and press ENTER The New Waypoint Page appears Creating Waypoints M 5 To enter a name for the new waypoint highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER Use the rocker keypad to enter the waypoint name and press ENTER when finished E ADU 6 To enter position coordinates for the new waypoint highlight the waypoint coordi dietus id nates field and press ENTER Use the rocker keypad to enter the position coordinates a Man Overboard and press ENTER when finished For lat long coordinates enter both the latitude and longitude information before pressing ENTER Or You can choose from a list of 1 To create the new waypoint by referencing another position highlight the reference symbols used to identify the waypoint name field and press ENTER Use the rocker keypad to enter the name of waypoint on the map display the reference waypoint and press ENTER If the reference waypoint name field is left blank your present position will be used as t
97. pper Hill 43 Schwarzeck 04 Old Hawaiian Mean Value Oman Oman Old Survey Grt Britn England Isle of Man Scotland Shetland Isl Wales Canary Islands Pitcairn Astro 67 Pitcairn Isl Prov So Amricn 56 Bolivia Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Peru Venezuela Prov So Chilean 63 S Chile Puerto Rico amp Virgin Islands Qatar National Qatar Qornoq South Greenland Reunion Mascarene Island Rome 1940 Sardinia Island Sweden Santo Dos Espirito Santo Island Sao Braz Sao Miguel Santa Maria Islands Azores Sapper Hill 1943 East Falkland Island Schwarzeck Namibia Sth Amrcn 69 South Asia SE Base SW Base Timbalai 1948 Tokyo Tristan Ast 68 Viti Levu 1916 Wake Eniwetok WGS 72 WGS 84 Zanderij South American 69 Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Venezuela Trinidad and Tobago South Asia Singapore Southeast Base Porto Santo and Madiera Islands Southwest Base Faial Graciosa Pico Sao Jorge and Terceira Islands Azores Timbalai 1948 Brunei and E Malaysia Sarawak and Sabah Tokyo Japan Korea Okinawa Tristan Astro 1968 Tristan da Cunha Viti Levu 1916 Viti Levu Fiji Islands Wake Eniwetok Marshall Isl World Geodetic System 1972 World Geodetic System 1984 Zanderij Surinam Altitude Height above mean sea level MSL Avg Speed The average of all second by second speed readings since last r
98. r enable the automatic shutoff to preserve battery life Automatic shutoff Simulator System Units Time times from 15 seconds to 4 minutes since last key press are available Backlight Batter 15 Seconds Alkaline Contrast Displa m ILondscape Hate Display Orientation can alza be changed bu holding FAGE at anu time To set the backlight timeout 1 Highlight the Backlight field and press ENTER 2 To keep backlighting on continuously select Always On and press ENTER OR You can adjust the screen contrast from the Satellite Battery is used to designate the type of batteries currently being used to power your GPS Status Page or from the IIT Alkaline Lithium or NiCad This setting ensures accurate readings from the battery System settings gauge on the Satellite Status Page see page 27 3 To set a timeout duration select the desired time period and press ENTER Contrast lets you adjust the screen for optimum viewing in all lighting conditions Screen contrast is set using an on screen bar scale Contrast can also be set from the Satellite Status Page as described on page 25 Simulator System Units Tim 15 Seconds ear Landscape Landscape 15 Seconds RI Contrast LER To set the screen contrast BS Landscape Hote Display Orientation can also be changed bu holding FAGE at anu time 1 Highlight the Contrast field and press ENTER 2 Use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker
99. receiver was shipped from the factory H Setup Menu Time 72 System Units Timers Time Time Format Local edhr Local Time Zane DE Behind UTC 0 00 Time Date 11 00 34 29 AUG 97 Enter an offset amount to adjust the time display to your local area In the United States all offset amounts will be Behind UTC System Units Timers Time Time Format Local 12nr pehind UTC te 29 AUG 97 If you re unsure of the exact offset select a Local time format then enter offset values until you arrive at the correct local time Time Settings Time Format allows current time to be displayed using a 12 or 24 hour clock This field is also used to select between local and UTC time readouts To select a time format 1 Highlight the Time Format field and press ENTER to display the available options 2 Select Local 24hr or Local 12hr to display local time references Local 12hr will show current time using a traditional AM PM format OR 3 Select UTC to display universal time references also referred to as Greenwich or zulu time Local Time Zone is used to define the current local time UTC date and time are calcu lated directly from the satellites signals and cannot be edited If you prefer to use local time you may designate an offset either Behind UTC or Ahead of UTC The offset is the difference in hours and minutes between l
100. s originally created as described on page 56 Copy allows you to copy the selected route to a new route The copy function can be used to save a TracBack route for future use The copy function is also useful for duplicating an existing route before making changes To copy a route 1 Highlight the desired route on the Route List and press MENU 2 Highlight Copy and press ENTER 3 The Route Plan Page will appear for the duplicate route and the name for the new route will be identical to the original but followed by a number e g HOME CAMP 1 Delete Route allows you to remove the selected route from memory The waypoints contained in the route will still appear in memory but not as part of the route To delete a route from memory 1 Highlight the desired route on the Route List and press MENU 2 Highlight Delete Route and press ENTER A confirmation page will appear 3 Press ENTER to delete the route or QUIT to cancel Route Options Copy OLAT Delete Route PHOH Delete AI EMI cung for Non m TAHO ar rin renti Copy allows you to make a duplicate of a route before making editing changes CABI Hew Route CAMP Activate GARD Copy OLAT Delete Route PHOH potete AI EI cung for Non m TAHO ar rain eni Delete will remove the select ed route from memory but not the waypoints contained in the route 59 Route Options Active Route CABIH RIDGE Active Wa
101. s as you When you reach your destina tion the highway will end at move about the waypoint marker Also note the distance to next Before ending the tour try a few experiments of your own such as going back waypoint readout If you pass to the HOME waypoint retracing your steps utilizing the TracBack feature or cre the waypoint the pointer will ating a few more waypoints Use the Reference section of this manual for more ideas A swing around pointing down To end the Simulator Tour turn the GPS III off with the red power key The GPS III5 Satellite Status Page provides a visual reference of various receiver functions including current satellite coverage receiver operating mode battery level and position accuracy As the receiver locks onto satellites a signal strength bar will appear for each satellite in view with the appropriate satellite number 01 32 under neath each bar The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages No signal strength bars the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated Hollow signal strength bars the receiver has found the satellite s and is collecting data Solid signal strength bars the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite s is ready for use Each satellite has a 30 second data transmission that must be collected hollow bar status before that satellite may be used for navigation solid bar status Once a fix has
102. t As you approach the destination waypoint an Arrival at _ BISSIREISET message occurs when you are within the alarm distance you entered 00 00 To enable disable the alarm clock 1 Highlight the Clock Alarm field and press ENTER 2 Select On or Off as desired and press ENTER Off Course Alarm provides an alarm message Off Course Alarm when you deviate off course beyond the specified limits To set the arrival and or off course alarms The Off Course Alarm pro 1 Highlight the Arrival Alarm or Off Course Alarm field and press ENTER vides an alert if you drift off course beyond the limits you 2 Select On or Off as desired and press ENTER have set 3 If enabling the alarm highlight the alarm distance field to the immediate right and press ENTER Enter the alarm distance using the rocker keypad and press ENTER 13 Setup Menu Position Position Settings Position Format is used to change the coordinate system in which a given position reading is displayed The default format is latitude and longitude in degrees and minutes hddd mm mmm The following additional formats are available hddd ddddd latitude longitude in decimal degrees only hddd mmss s latitude longitude in degrees minutes seconds E Time Ala hddd ddddd Map batum British Grid HGS 34 German Grid LA UTM UPS Universal Transverse Mercator
103. t of course beyond the limits set on the Alarms submenu Oscillator Needs Adjustment The GPS III has detect ed excessive drift in its internal crystal oscillator which may result in longer acquisition time The unit should be taken to an authorized GARMIN service center Poor GPS Coverage The unit cannot acquire the nec essary number of satellites to compute a position Try another location with a clearer view of the sky Power Down and Re init The unit cannot calculate a position due to abnormal satellite conditions Turn power off and use other means to verify the last position shown Try the unit again later possibly in a different location RAM Failed The GPS III has detected a failure in its internal memory If the message persists the GPS III is unusable and should be taken to an authorized GARMIN service center Received Invalid Waypoint A waypoint was received during upload transfer that has an invalid identifier Receiver Failed A failure in receiver hardware has been detected If this message persists do not use the unit and take it to an authorized dealer for repair ROM Failed The permanent memory has failed and the unit is not operable Take your unit to an authorized GARMIN dealer for repairs Route Already Exists You have attempted to name a route with the same name currently in use with an exist ing route Enter a different name for the route Route Full You have attempted to add more t
104. te reception is limited in your particular installation you may want to consider one of the following options Remote Suction Cup Mount allows you to mount the standard detachable antenna up to 6 feet away from the GPS III unit using a suction cup mount This mount should only be used inside a vehicle GA 26 Remote Antenna allows you to mount an amplified antenna outside the vehicle up to 8 feet away using supplied magnetic or suction cup mounts Trunk lip and permanent flange mounts are also available GA 28 Remote Marine Antenna allows you to mount an amplified antenna outside the vehicle up to 30 feet away using a standard 1 inch marine antenna mount not supplied An optional extension cable allows you to mount the antenna up to 60 feet away To remove the attached antenna 1 Rotate the antenna toward the rear of the unit as shown Note The antenna can only be removed or installed in this position 2 Pull the antenna gently away from the unit 3 To install an optional external antenna mate the BNC connector notches with the mounting posts and turn the knurled knob one quarter turn clockwise 19 APPENDIX E Messages The GPS III uses an on screen message indicator to alert you to important infor mation Whenever the message appears press ENTER to acknowledge the message and return to the previous page you were viewing Messages are provided for system status waypoint route editing battery co
105. ter functions such as average speed max speed trip odometer and trip timer can each be reset from the Main Menu as described on page 64 Many features of the GPS III are menu driven Each of the main pages has an DEA J options menu allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your prefer e OR ences and or select special features which specifically relate to that page NW 330 345 M 015 030 To display the Position Page Options press MENU with the Position Page displayed change Fields The following options are available pore permili HEHU for Main Menu Average Position allows you to average position samples over time and save the 09447586 T01 J0L 97 averaged result as a waypoint Averaging reduces the effects of selective availabili ty on position error and results in a more accurate position reading The Position Page Options allow you to average position samples and save the result as 1 Highlight Average Position and press ENTER The Average Position Page will appear a waypoint change data fields Observe the Estimated Accuracy and Measurement Time fields or restore factory defaults To average position samples and save the result as a waypoint 2 When the Estimated Accuracy and or Measurement Time figures reach the desired value s highlight Save and press ENTER To cancel the averaging function highlight Hessibed Eola Average Discard
106. tes but has not collected enough data to calculate a position fix 2D Navigation at least three satellites with good geometry have been locked onto and a 2 dimensional position fix latitude and longitude is being calculat ed 2D Diff will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode 3D Navigation at least four satellites with good geometry have been locked onto and your position is now being calculated in latitude longitude and alti tude 3D Diff will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode Poor GPS Coverage the receiver isn t tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix due to bad satellite geometry Not Usable the receiver is unusable possibly due to incorrect initialization or abnormal satellite conditions Turn the unit off and back on to reset and reinitial ize the receiver if necessary Simulating Nav the receiver is in simulator mode Need to Select Initialization Prompt If no satellites are received for several minutes or an insufficient number of satel lites are received to determine a position fix a message will appear prompting you to initialize the receiver see page 5 This allows you to specify a starting location from which to search for satellites or to enable the AutoLocate feature and is useful if you have traveled over 500 miles with the receiver off This message will automatically appear when you first use your GPS III The prompt may also appear d
107. the red power key for 1 second approximate Troubleshooting location and press EHTER If you have trouble initializing or getting a position fix check the following To initialize the GPS III designate your approximate location directly on the map display Use the rocker keypad and IN OUT zoom keys to position the cursor on the map Does the receiver have a clear view of the sky If there are large buildings or mountains or if there is heavy tree cover the receiver may not be receiving enough satellite signals to calculate a fix Also if you re using the GPS III on a car dash make sure the unit is placed so that it has the clearest possible view of the sky Your GPS will only be able to detect satel lites that it can see through your vehicle s windshield Depending on the slope of your dash or the overall surface area of the window it may be necessary to DIST TO HERT mount an external antenna on your vehicles roof or trunk in order to give the 4348 unit a better view of the sky Contact your local GARMIN dealer and inquire about the GA 26 low profile remote antenna part number 010 10052 02 Have you selected the right area when initializing d na mm E i A Once the GPS III has a posi Check for the correct approximate position on the Map Page press PAGE until the Map Page appears see pages 7 and 10 or reselect your approximate location to restart the initialization tion fix it will automatica
108. ting the direction you re off course To stay on course simply steer toward the center of the highway As you approach the waypoint the highway will end at the final destination When the waypoint marker is at the bottom center of the highway display you ve arrived at your destination A track compass also Use the LEFT RIGHT heys on shows your current track directly above the highway display making it easy to see at a glance which way you re headed 5 300 WW 330 34 FFEED Vaaardaagrag rar irr rra d the rocher heypad to move off course on course To return The pointer arrow at the bottom of the page indicates the direction to the to your course steer toward destination waypoint bearing relative to the direction you are moving track If the the highway centerline pointer points straight ahead you re heading directly to the waypoint If not turn in the direction of the pointer and the pointer will swing around pointing straight ahead as you begin moving toward the destination waypoint Try moving on course off course again using the rocker keypad and watch as the highway display and bear ing pointer change Thats it You ve covered the basics and you re ready to venture off on your own Operating the GPS III is just as simple as you ve seen here in the Simulator Tour but in real applications you won t need to change speed and track with the rocker key pad Thats all done automatically utilizing information from the GPS satellite
109. tion Also existing track log waypoints that are not contained in routes will be erased to free more memory The GPS III will create new waypoints using the first available three digit number e If the Track Logs Page Interval field is set to Time the route may not follow your exact path Keep the Interval field set to Resolution for best results If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is lost during your trip TracBack will draw a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where it resumed If there are frequent changes in direction and distance in your track log 30 way points may not accurately depict your exact path The receiver will then assign the 30 waypoints to the most significant points of your track log and simplify segments with fewer changes in direction TracBack Tips SFEED TT 0 0 DIST TO HERT 12 5 e is TO HENT fi FOIHTER L aon ow ny A TracBack route contains a series of waypoints labeled TIRE that approximate your previous route of travel Setup Logging Record Mode Wrap will overwrite the old track log data in memory once all memory has been used Fill will record data until memory is full then stop 93 Route navigation allows you to manually create a sequence of intermediate way Routes points which lead you to your final destination The GPS III will store up to 20 94 reversible routes with up
110. to disable text and press ENTER LAKE TAHOE The Zoom setting allows you to define the maximum scale 6 For track log data active route lines metro areas railroad lines highways roads and at which the feature will lat long grid select the appropriate tab per the chart on page 36 and press ENTER appear Once selected that Highlight the zoom field for the desired feature and press ENTER Select the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on screen or select Off to never display the feature Press ENTER to accept the settings feature will appear at the selected scale and all lower scale settings 38 The bearing pointer indicates the direction bearing to your destination If the arrow points any direction other than up turn toward the arrow until it points up TIME OF DY 4 04 If you pass your destination waypoint the bearing pointer will swing around 180 and the Dist to Next waypoint will increase Whenever a destination waypoint s has been selected the GPS III s Compass Page will guide you to your destination with digital readouts and a graphic com pass display which includes a bearing pointer Use this page instead of the Highway Page when travelling at slower speeds when making frequent directional changes or where straight line navigation is not possible due to obstructions or terrain The middle of the page features a rotating compass ring that sho
111. twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit information to earth The GPS III must continuously see at least three of these satellites to calculate your position and track your movement At times additional satellites may be needed to determine position By using an almanac a timetable of satellite numbers and their orbits stored in the receivers memory the GPS III can determine the distance and position of any GPS satellite and use this information to compute your position Your GPS receiver can only see satellites above the horizon so it needs to know what satellites to look for at any given time To use this almanac data your GPS needs to either be told its general location initialized or given the opportunity to find itself Once you initialize the unit to a position it will typically compute a fix within a few minutes Well show you how to initialize your new GPS III on page 5 Initialization is only necessary under the following conditions The first time you use your receiver new from the factory After the receiver has been moved over 500 miles with the power off from the last time you used it If the receivers memory has been cleared and all internally stored data has been lost Because the GPS III relies on satellite signals to provide you with navigation guidance the receiver needs to have an unobstructed clear view of the sky for best performance In a nutshell the GPS receivers view of the sky w
112. ur starting position 1 Highlight Initialize Position and press ENTER 2 Designate your approximate position on the map using the rocker keypad and press ENTER You may wish to use the IN OUT zoom keys to adjust the level of detail displayed as you determine your approximate position paar tart Simulator E Simulator n Up W ag EE Position Set 2D Altitude o Ce for Nain Mens for Hain Menu AutoLocate forces the receiv er to search for all satellites twelve at a time until enough satellites are found to determine a position Start Simulator Track Up AutoLocate SEL Initialize Position Set 2D Altitude HENI for Main Menu Initialize Position is used to designate your approximate position directly on the map display The receiver uses this information to determine which satellites should be in view 29 Satellite Status Page Options 30 With 2D coverage you will need to enter your approxi mate altitude Without an approximate altitude your position error can be substan tial H 3881 339 16 06 5 W094 47 956 01 JUL S The Position Page shows you where you are what direction you re heading and how fast you re going Set 2D Altitude allows you to designate your approximate altitude when the GPS III is acquiring satellites or navigating in 2D mode By default 2D naviga tion will attempt to use the last known altitude If the altitude shown is off by severa
113. ure Simulator System Units Time Auto Track User Track Altitude 1252 The Track Control setting allows the simulator to automatically line up on the correct bearing to a destination waypoint Simulator Settings Mode lets you turn the built in simulator on or off To enable disable the built in simulator 1 Highlight the Mode field and press ENTER 2 Select Simulator Off or Simulator On as desired and press ENTER Speed lets you select a simulated speed when the simulator is enabled Track Control allows the built in simulator to automatically align track heading to the desired course when using a GOTO or route or allows you to manually adjust the track heading as desired Track allows you to manually enter a track heading This setting is only available when Track Control is set to User Track Altitude allows you to specify a user defined altitude for your simulated position To select a simulator setting 1 For track control highlight the Track Control field and press ENTER Select Auto Track or User Track and press ENTER 2 For simulated speed user track or altitude highlight the desired field and press ENTER Enter the desired value using the rocker keypad and press ENTER when finished Setup Menu System System Settings Backlight lets you keep the screen keypad backlighting on continuously always on when selected o
114. uring normal use if the antenna is shaded or the unit is used indoors Battery Level Indicator The Satellite Status Page also features a battery level indicator located to the left of the sky view which displays the strength of the units batteries The battery indicator will not appear if the receiver is operating on external power A NOTE The battery level indicator is calibrated for alkaline batteries NiCad and lithium batteries will display the battery level differently due to voltage differences To display battery level accurately select the appropriate type as described on page 69 The GPS III features an internal 10 year lithium battery that will maintain the units memory when the receiver is not running off batteries or external power Satellite Status Page MW ed E Ns Bh DoF os s 242690 Poor GPS Coverage means the receiver isn t tracking enough satellites for a position fix Check for obstructions such as trees buildings etc Heed to Select Init Method to Acknowledge 14162430 This message appears if a position fix cannot be deter mined after several minutes After acknowledging the mes sage select Use Map or AutoLocate from the options list al EPE and DOP Satellite Status Page SS E n The Satellite Status Page also indicates the accuracy of the position fix using Estimated Position Error EPE and Dilution of Precision DOP figures DOP mea
115. us o0 mete Posts Off or Sign Posts On and press ENTER waypoint markers from the Change Fields allows you to choose the data displayed on four user selectable highway display data fields There are twenty three available data types including Average AVG Speed Bearing Distance DIST to Destination ETA to Destination DEST Speed Time to Destination DEST Track a Trip Odometer and a bearing Pointer See page 85 for data type descriptions To change a data field TA 1 Highlight Change Fields and press ENTER o W Time to Dest 2 Highlight the data field you wish to change and press ENTER The Change Fields option allows you to choose the type Restore Defaults resets all data fields to the factory default settings of data to display on four user selectable data fields Select the desired type from the Change Fields list 3 Select the type of data you want to appear on this field and press ENTER To restore the factory default settings highlight Restore Defaults and press ENTER Creating Waypoints 42 Hark Waypoint BEAC Comment Reference pare 20 17 ga AU6 297 Bearin Position 000 f 39 51 337 Distance H094 47 941 0 00 The ENTER MARK key allows you to mark your cur rent position as a waypoint You can give this waypoint any name you choose up to six characters long Shower X Skiing Area o Soft Field Se ETTIITTTTIERESTET jy Tall T
116. ute Page 60 61 AVANE aces dodi de d 56 59 COU en acer betes et 50 CICA stein dob hd ebd 54 59 Creating From Map 29 DECADE 3 scaxeacea ads 56 02 Delt casera o d tende 59 62 Delefing All srrgrraserterai 60 Editing Routes 57 58 62 VENUE Losarsuraaos we hee ed 62 EIS raced ee actin dese dur abd 56 WANE aeaiee eed ans 56 i roto PD 50 60 62 Planning 58 61 Route Plan Page 51 58 S Satellite Status Page iL 8 25 Satellite Status Page Options 28 29 Screen Backlighting 28 Screen Contrast 25 60 Screen Orientation 1 69 SCONE is xe sad de ha doe s 2 Setup OPUONS usato dus 5 13 66 75 DIMEOAS steecpatceveod teed a Signal Strength Bars 8 25 Simulator Mode 17 18 29 67 68 Simulator Tour 17 24 Sky View Display 0 25 29 SDBCIBCHEIONS 1a agb po os i Deeds RE 85 Spel PUT cc enoe eae a agers 4451 DUDIIEHIIS us cep cena iby tee 13 SyBterit SUD ao pees eria os 67 69 T De OTA aces a pte Sie poe 72 Tine SEHR oan ion dre viene 67 12 Timers sseesss 67 71 TracBack Navigation 49 52 54 63 64 Jic EE 86 Track Compass 9 12 APPENDIX H Track Logs n n 52 53 63 65 Clearing AeOve i eese res 52 64 De CUNY eco Fo eR 64 Dele AIL ue adr pacta d 65 INANE Lk Say ce dower os 64 OOE 12 pis ee ead we 64 65 Recording iun dance 52 63 65 Saving ACHVE acusa aee t 64 Track Log S
117. w on the desired target waypoint To designate a GOTO waypoint from a list of waypoints 1 Highlight the desired waypoint on the list and press GOTO A confirmation page shows the selected destination waypoint 2 Press ENTER to confirm the selected waypoint and begin navigating To GOTO an existing waypoint on the map display 1 Use the rocker keypad to place the arrow on the desired target waypoint 2 Press GOTO followed by ENTER to begin navigating To GOTO any position on the map display 1 Use the rocker keypad to place the arrow on any position you wish to navigate to 2 Press GOTO to create a waypoint called MAP at the arrow position Each time you perform this step it will overwrite any previously created MAP waypoint 3 Press ENTER to being navigating GOTO Options GOTO Options are also provided to initiate a TracBack route or cancel the current GOTO destination To display the GOTO Options press MENU immediately after pressing GOTO The following options are available TracBack allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receivers memory This eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way See page 52 for more information about TracBack Cancel GOTO cancels the current GOTO destination and resumes navigation of any previously selected route If no route is currently in use bearing distance etc will remain blank until a destination waypo
118. ws your course over ground track while you re moving Your present course over ground is indicat ed at the top of the compass ring A bearing pointer in the middle of the compass ring indicates the direction of the destination bearing relative to the course over ground The compass ring and pointer arrow work independently to show at a glance the direction of your movement and the direction to your destination For instance if the arrow points up you are going directly to the waypoint If the arrow points any direction other than up turn toward the arrow until it points up then continue in that direction Along the right side of the page top when display is vertical are four user selectable data fields that display current speed distance and time to next waypoint and current time defaults Each data field may be configured to display any one of twenty five data options Pointer Current Speed Bearing to and Distance to Destination Waypoint Time to Waypoint es and Current Time Many features of the GPS III are menu driven Each of the main pages has an options menu allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your prefer ences and or select special features which specifically relate to that page To display the Compass Page Options press MENU with the Compass Page displayed The following options are available Big Numbers allows you to select a different Compass Page layout with a small er co
119. y display will move travel Directly below the distance reading is the time required to reach your desti indicating the direction you nation or the next waypoint in a route in hours minutes or minutes seconds The are off course To stay on pointer at the bottom of the page also shows the bearing to your destination relative course simply move toward to your current track If the pointer points straight ahead you re heading directly to the center of the highway your destination Use the Highway Page as your primary navigation page in lieu of the Compass Page when your main concern is following a defined course Distance to As you approach your desti Destination or Next nation the graphic highway Route Waypoint will stop at the destination waypoint You have arrived when the waypoint is at the Highway Display Fin bottom center of the display 12 j Pray Highway Page Destination The GPS IIs Main Menu provides access to additional pages submenus that are Main Mem used to create or edit waypoints create routes list nearby waypoints review trip infor mation and timers or make changes to system settings These six pages are divided into categories by function The waypoint and route management features of the Main Waypoints Main a Hearest Henu Menu are described in more detail in the Reference section of this manual Lets take a Routes look at the Main Menu and one of its submenu items Track
120. you re heading and how fast you re going and its the page you ll want to use when you dont have a destination selected A graphic compass display at the top of the page shows your direction of travel track while you re moving while six user selectable data fields below display your current speed average speed trip odometer trip timer and sunrise sunset times at your current position User selectable means you can change them to display other information We ll cover these fields more in the reference section Below the user selectable data fields are additional data fields to display your current position along with current time and date The current position readout can be in latitude longitude UTM UPS Maidenhead or one of several regional grids Current time and date can be in local time or UTC Coordinated Universal Time Track Compass SSE 0 Q5 S TSS Trip Odometer SPEED 00 35 0554 10 05 00 35 05 5 n a SPEED TRIF apo 42 21 243 Current Position H 388 418 11 35 44 Current Time E WO94 56 481 19 JUH 97 ad Dake Position Page GETTING STARTED Position Page HW 330 345 H O15 030 Ce walala FEED TRIF TIMER SUNRISE 0 0 1 28 2 06 OG SPEED TRIP OWOH SUHSET 44 45 65 0 20 49 jt 3 0331432 14 11 23 UTM 4297146 25 JUH 27 Position Page showing UTM coordinates for use with USGS topographic maps etc D Reset Hax Speed Ej Reset Odometer O03 Reset All for Main Menu
121. ypoint 4 Distance Route STAHD1 3 19 STAHD2 5 52 RIDGE 9 36 The Active Route Page shows the route currently being used for navigation guidance The next waypoint in the route is denoted by an arrow on the left hand side of the screen GoTo STAND Recent all Hearest Spell n Find fit CABIN A CAMP 4 FISH GARDHR Selecting a GOTO destination along the current route will take you directly to that way point then continue with the remainder of the route 60 Delete All allows you to remove all routes from memory The waypoints con tained in all stored routes will remain in memory but not as part of any route To delete all routes from memory 1 Highlight Delete All and press ENTER A confirmation page will appear 2 Press ENTER to delete all routes or QUIT to cancel Active Route Page The last page appearing in the main sequence using the PAGE or QUIT keys is the Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route GOTO MOB or TracBack the Active Route Page will show each waypoint by name of the active route along with the desired course distance to waypoint time to each waypoint fuel requirements or sunrise sunset times at each route waypoint As you navigate the route the information on the Active Route Page will automatically update to indicate the destination waypoint and any remaining interim waypoints with the next point along the route denoted by an arrow on the left

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