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Geko 301
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Personal Navigator
owner’s
manual
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reference
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© Copyright 2003 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Garmin International, Inc. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin Corporation st nd 1200 East 151 Street Unit 5, The Quadrangle, No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. Abbey Park Industrial Estate Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 913/397.8200 Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 913/397.8282 Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 Fax 44/1794.519222 Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may b
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DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER Introduction Are you familiar with the above phrase? Well, here is a new one: don’t judge GPS performance merely by its size. Welcome to the world of the Geko 301, a small, compact Global Positioning System (GPS) with capabilities that far outweigh its size. Soon, you and Product Registration your Geko 301 will be on new adventures together, and you’ll fi nd yourself wondering just what the Geko 301 can do next. If knowledge is power, then the Geko 301 is a p
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NAVIGATION PAGE................................. 10-13 SETUP PAGE ........................................... 34-44 Introduction Options.................................................... 11 Time Page................................................. 34 Time Zone............................................... 34 Data Field Options ................................... 12 Daylight Savings Time............................. 35 Calibrate Electronic Compass................... 13 Table of Contents Displ
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The Geko 301 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital Introduction devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more rea- sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. FCC Compliance Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei
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CAUTION: Use the Geko 301 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe opera- Introduction tion, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, care- fully compare indications from the Geko 301 to all available navigation sources, including Warnings and the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve Cautions any discrepa
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WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the Introduction Geko 301 to secure the unit so that it will not interfere with the vehicle’s operating controls, obstruct the driver’s view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the Geko 301 over air bag panels or in the fi eld of air Warnings and bag deployment. Air bags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects in their path Cautio
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Introduction LIMITED WARRANTY This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, acc
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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Introduction BY USING THE GEKO 301, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CON- DITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Software License Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the Agreement “Software) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, owner- ship rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin. You ackn
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GPS CLEANING Introduction The Geko 301 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user main- tenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic Maintenance components. STORAGE Storing alkaline batteries in the unit for long periods of time is not recommended. In order to reduce the chance for battery leakage in the battery compartment, remove the
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES Introduction The Geko 301 operates on two AAA batteries (not included), installed in the back of the unit. To install the batteries, remove the battery cover by inserting a coin (quarter) in the bottom slot. Twist the coin to lift the cover up and pull away. Insert the batteries, observ- Installing Batteries ing proper polarity. Attach the battery cover by inserting the tab end into the back slot at an angle, laying it fl at, and then pushing it forward until the clip
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Geko 301 Features: Introduction • 500 alphanumeric waypoints with name selectable icons • 20 reversible routes with up to 125 waypoints each • 10,000 Track points Features and • 10 Saved Tracks with up to 500 points each Buttons • PanTrack feature that allows you to view the bread crumbs (track points) dropped during your hike or drive • TracBack route feature which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to a start- ing position POWER • 5 interactive games based on your re
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MAIN PAGES Main Pages All of the information needed to operate the Geko 301 is found on six main ‘pages’ (or display screens). These pages are the Satellite, Map, Navigation, Elevation, Trip Computer, and Menu. Press the PAGE Button to cycle through the six pages. Down to the Basics Satellite Map Navigation 1 Elevation Trip Computer Main Menu 190-00297-02_0A.indd 1 5/19/2003, 4:20:06 PM
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MENU NAVIGATION Main Pages Your Geko 301 allows you to navigate through menus quickly and effi ciently using a combination of the PAGE button, OK button, and the UP and DOWN buttons. The diagram gives you a quick glance of all available options. To read more about a particular Geko 301 menu option, turn to the page number indicated to the right in parentheses. Menu Diagram Satellite Page (p. 3) Navigation Page (p.10) 1. Display Setup (4) 1. Sight ‘N Go (11) 2. Advanced Skyview (5) 2. Ca
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Normal Skyview Advanced Skyview Satellite Page Status Message Location Accuracy What is the (estimated) Satellite Page? Satellites A “READY TO NAVIGATE” Satellite Signal Strength message must display before Bars (a ‘D’ stands for you can begin using your differential corrections Geko 301 to navigate. and denotes a W AAS Satellite) The ‘3D’ displays when receiving signals from four or more satellites. The Satellite Page displays the Geko 301 looking for and gathering all the necessary
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The Options on the Satellite Page allow you to customize the page in several ways. All Satellite Page options stem from the default Normal Skyview Page. Here are the available options and descriptions: Normal Skyview NORMAL SKYVIEW OPTIONS: • Display Setup • Advanced Skyview • About Geko Display Setup: When you select this option you can adjust the backlight timeout and the contrast of the Normal Skyview screen. Options To adjust the backlight timeout setting: 1. In Normal or Advanced Sky
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To adjust the contrast from the Satellite Page: Satellite Page 1. In Normal or Advanced Skyview, press the OK Button to access the ‘OPTIONS’ menu. 2. With ‘DISPLAY SETUP’ highlighted, press the OK Button. Advanced 3. Press the DOWN Button to highlight the Contrast slider bar. Press the OK Button. Skyview 4. Press the UP or DOWN Button to move the contrast slider. Continue to press UP Button to make the screen darker, or press the DOWN Button to make the screen lighter. 5. Press the OK B
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To select Orient Sky Northward/Ahead: Satellite Page 1. In Advanced Skyview, press the OK Button to access the ‘OPTIONS’ menu. 2. Press the DOWN Button, to highlight ‘ORIENT SKY NORTHWARD’ or ‘ORIENT SKY AHEAD’. Advanced 3. Press the OK Button to select the fi eld. Skyview 4. Press the PAGE Button to exit. Normal Skyview: Select this option to return to Normal Skyview. About Geko: This option allows you to see what software version the Geko 301 is currently using. Visit www.garmin.com for
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Heading Indicator Map Page Waypoint Name Waypoint What can I fi nd Symbol on the Map? ‘Trail’ (track log) Path to Destination ‘You’ (your location) Map Scale The Map Page shows where you are (the animated fi gure) and provides a picture of When on the Map Page, the where you are going. As you travel (the animated fi gure ‘walks’) and leaves a ‘trail’ (track UP and DOWN Buttons are used to adjust the map scale log). Waypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map. from 50 feet to 800
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The Options on the Map Page allow you to customize the page in several ways although Map Page not all options are visible all the time. The following options are always available: • Clear Track Log: Allows you to clear the track log and immediately start a new one. • Measure Distance: Allows you to choose two waypoints (the default for one is your Options current position) and your current estimated speed. The distance and estimated time needed to reach that point is calculated automaticall
