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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:31 PM Page 1
OwnerÕs
Manual
&
Reference
GPS 3 8
Personal
Navigator
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:31 PM Page 2 Software Version 3.0 or above © 1997 GARMINCorporation 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, KS USA 66062 Tel: 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Fax: 913-397-8282 Web Site Address: www.garmin.com GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park, Romsey, U.K. SO51 9AQ Tel: 011-44-1794-519944 Fax: 011-44-1794-519222 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or manual, including photocopyi
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:31 PM Page i I N T R O D U C T I O N GPS 38 TM Preface Personal Navigator OWNERÕS MANUAL Welcome to the smallest, easiest-to-use GPS navigator for recreational use! The GPS 38 represents GARMIN’s continuing commitment to provide out- doors sports enthusiasts with quality navigation information in a versatile, accurate and user-friendly design you’ll enjoy for years to come. To get the most of your new GPS unit, it is important that you take the time to read through t
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:31 PM Page ii I N T R O D U C T I O N Caution CAUTION The GPS system 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 38 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted, and therefore become unsafe. Use the GPS 38 at your own risk. To red
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:31 PM Page 1 I N T R O D U C T I O N Table of Contents SECTION ONE Introduction GPS Overview/Navigation Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Initializing the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 SECTION TWO Getting Started Power On/Satellite Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:31 PM Page 2 I N T R O D U C T I O N The GPS 38 is a powerful navigation tool that can guide you anywhere in the world. To better understand its opera- tion and capabilities, it may be helpful to review the basic Glossary terms and concepts briefly explained below. Other navigation and GPS definitions used in the man- ual are defined in the appropriate sections of the reference section of the manual. Almanac Data—Satellite constellation information (including locatio
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:31 PM Page 3 I N T R O D U C T I O N Keypad Usage & Data Entry Turns the unit on and off and B activates screen backlighting. Scrolls through the main data pages in sequence and returns DATA ENTRY P display from a submenu page The arrow keypad is to a primary page. used for all data entry. Use theU andD Captures a position and dis- keys to select letters, M plays the mark position page. numbers, and menu options; use theL and Displays GOTO page with R keys to move t
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:31 PM Page 4 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Getting Started with your GPS Welcome to the exciting world of GARMINGPS! The GPS 38 represents GARMIN’s continuing commitment to Battery provide outdoor enthusiasts with quality navigation infor- Installation mation in a versatile, user-friendly design you’ll enjoy for years to come. To get the most out of your GPS, be sure to read through the initialization and getting started sections of this manual and refer to the referenc
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:31 PM Page 5 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Initializing Your GPS for First Time Use Initialization The GPS 38 calculates your position and movement by tracking signals sent from GPS satellites. Each of the 24 GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit, and transmit information back to earth. In order to determine a position fix, your GPS receiver needs to contin- uously “see” at least three satellites. Because a GPS receiver can only see satelli
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:31 PM Page 6 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Acquiring Satellite Signals Because the GPS 38 relies on satellite signals to provide you with navigation guidance, the receiver needs to have an Acquiring unobstructed, clear view of the sky for best performance. Satellites What exactly does this mean? In a nutshell, the GPS receiv- er’s view of the sky will generally determine how fast you get a position fix, or if you get a fix at all. GPSsignals are relatively weak, and do
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:31 PM Page 7 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Before You Initialize Take the GPS 38 outside and find a large, open area (try a nearby park) that has a clear view of the sky from horizon Powering Up to horizon. Hold the receiver at a comfortable height, at arm’s length from your body with the built-in antenna (the top part above the display) parallel to the ground. Do your best to stay away from buildings or other ! structures that could block the path of signals to the # r
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:32 PM Page 8 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D To initialize the receiver: 1. If the ‘country’ option is not highlighted, press the key D repeatedly to move the field highlight to the ‘country’ EZinit option. 2. Press the key. E 3. Use the key to scroll through the list pages until the D country of your present position appears. 4. Use theU key to highlight the country/state/region you’re in. If the country you’re in is not listed, select anoth- er country within 500 miles
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:32 PM Page 9 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Getting Started Tour Now that your GPS has been initialized, it’s time to take a tour through the GPS 38’s basic features and functions. Power On/ The tour assumes that you have initialized the receiver and Satellite Status have not changed any of the factory settings (units of mea- sure, selectable fields, etc). If you have changed any of the default settings, the pictures and descriptions may not match your unit’s configurati
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:32 PM Page 10 G E T T I N G Horizontal Status S TA R T E D Accuracy Sky View & Battery Satellite Position Page Indicator Sky View Signal Strength Satellite Indicators Number The Satellite Page shows a bird’s eye view of the posi- tion of each satellite relative to the unit’s last known posi- tion. The outer circle represents the horizon (north up); the inner circle is 45º above the horizon; and the center point is directly overhead. You can use the sky view to help
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:32 PM Page 11 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Marking a Position Now that you’ve acquired a position, let’s mark it as a Marking a waypoint for future reference. Position 1. Press the key to capture and hold your position. M ! To mark a position, you must have obtained a 2D or # 3D fix, or have the receiver in simulator mode. If you try to mark a position without a position fix, you will be alerted with a ‘No GPS Position’ message. The mark position page will appear, sho
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:32 PM Page 12 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Using the Position and Map Pages Now that you’ve marked a position, it’s time to take off Position Page & on a brisk walk, using the position and Map Pages to watch your every move. To get the most out of this tutorial, be Map Page sure to walk for at least the time noted for each step. This way, you’ll reduce the chances of staying within the margin of error of the GPS system (usually around 15 meters). You’ll also get a much
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:32 PM Page 13 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Going To a Waypoint Once you’ve stored a waypoint in memory, you can use Going To A the GPS 38 to guide you to it by performing a simple GOTO. A GOTO is really nothing more than the receiver Waypoint drawing a straight line course from your present position to the destination you’ve selected. To see how it works, let’s try navigating back to our starting position, the HOME waypoint. To select a GOTO destination: 1. Press the
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:32 PM Page 14 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Bearing to Waypoint Distance to Using the Waypoint Compass Page Pointer to Waypoint CDIScale The middle of the Compass Page features a rotating “com- pass” that shows your current heading while you’re moving , with a pointer arrow to the destination displayed in the center. The arrow shows the direction of your destination from the d i rection you are moving. If the arrow points up, you are going directly to the waypoint. If t
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:32 PM Page 15 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Scrolling Through the Primary Pages Now that you’ve arrived ‘HOME’, let’s take a minute to see how the GPS 38’s primary pages work together. T h e Primary Pages GPS 38 features five primary pages, which are linked together in a chain. You can quickly scroll through the pages in either d i rection using the and keys. P Q J Satellite Page Position Page Map Page Compass Page Menu Page Q 1. Press the key to scroll through the fiv
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GPS 38 Man Rev B 7/23/98 4:32 PM Page 16 G E T T I N G S TA R T E D Clearing A Cluttered Map Clearing The After you’ve used the GPS38 for a few trips, you may find that your map display has become a bit messy from Map & Power keeping track of your every move. To get a feel for how the Off Menu Page works, let’s clear the track log (the plot points left on the Map Page) we’ve just created during the Getting Started Tour. 1. Press or until the Menu Page appears. P Q 2. Use theD key to move the f
