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Geko 201
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Personal Navigator
owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
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© Copyright 2003 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. All Rights Reserved Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax 44/1794.519222 Garmin International, Inc. st 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. Garmin Corporation nd Tel. 913/397.8200 No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Fax 913/397.8282 Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may
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Let the Fun Begin Introduction fun (noun): 1. A source of enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure. On Your Mark. . . 2. Enjoyment; amusement: have fun at the party. 3. Playful, often noisy, activity. We don’t know about the noise, but fun and simplicity is what the Geko 201 is all about. To get the most out of your new Geko 201, take the time to read through this Owner’s Manual to understand the operating features of the unit. This manual has been designed to provide all that you need to know to
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Main Menu Page Registration ............................................................. i Page Basics and Options....................................... 11 Table of Contents ................................................... ii Mark ................................................................. 11 Warnings and Cautions ......................................... iii Waypoints.........................................................13 FCC Complianc
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WARNING: If you choose to use the Geko 201 in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibil- Introduction ity of the owner/operator of the Geko 201 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 Geko 201 over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with Warnings and Cautions it in an accident or collision. WARNING: If you choose to use the Geko 201 in a vehicle, it is the sole r
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The Geko 201 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME Introduction OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- FCC Compliance ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in
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Installing the Batteries Introduction The Geko 201 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 in the bottom slot. Twist the coin to lift the cover up and pull away. Insert the batteries, observing proper Installing Batteries 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 catches. A
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The UP/DOWN Buttons: Introduction • Press to highlight options on pages and menus • Press to adjust display contrast on the Satellite Page • Press to Zoom out (UP) and in (DOWN) on the Map Page Geko 201 Buttons • Press to cycle through the data fi elds on the Navigation Page The OK Button: • Press to confi rm data entry or menu selection • Pr ess and hold to Mark your current position and access the Mark Waypoint Page The POWER Button: • Press and hold to turn the unit on and off • Press
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Main Pages Main Pages All of the information needed to operate the Geko 201 is found on fi ve main ‘pages’ (or display screens). These pages are the Satellite, Map, Navigation, Trip Computer, and Menu. Main Pages Basics Press the PAGE Button to switch between pages. Satellite Map Navigation Trip Computer Menu 1 190-00297-01_0C.indd 1 10/2/2003, 1:41:01 PM
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Normal Skyview Advanced Skyview Satellite Pages Status Message Location Accuracy (estimated) Page Basics Satellites Satellite Signal Strength Bars (a ‘D’ stands for differential corrections and denotes a WAAS Satellite) The ‘3D’ displays when receiving signals from four or more satellites. The Satellite Page shows the Geko 201 gathering all the necessary satellite information in order to work. There are two display options on the Satellite Page, Normal Skyview and Advanced Skyview. Norm
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Satellite Pages Backlighting If lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the screen, you can turn on the back- light. Press and release the POWER Button from any screen to turn on the backlight. The backlight is timed to stay on for 30 seconds to save battery power. Options To adjust the backlight’s timeout setting: Light Timeout Options 1. Press the UP or DOWN Button while on the Menu Page to highlight ‘SETUP’ and press the OK Button to display the Setup Page. 2. Press the UP or DOW
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Map Page Heading Indicator Waypoint Page Basics Waypoint Name Symbol ‘Trail’ (track log) When on the Map Page, the Path to UP and DOWN Buttons are Destination ‘You’ used to adjust the map scale (your location) from 50 feet to 800 miles. Map Scale The Map Page shows where you are (the animated fi gure) and provides a picture of where you are going. As you travel (the animated fi gure ‘walks’) and leaves a ‘trail’ (track log). Waypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map. To help y
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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 way (the default for one is your current Options position) and then select a second waypoint. The distance, estimated time needed to reach that point, and your current estimated speed is
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Map Page Using the Track Log The Geko 201 draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or ‘track log’ on the Map Page as you travel. The track log starts recording as soon as the Geko 201 gets a location fi x. Options To make use of the track log, select the ‘PAN TRACK LOG’ option to show a pointer which moves along the track log when you press the UP or DOWN Button. Press the OK Button to see the four choices ‘TRACBACK’, ‘GOTO’, ‘MARK’ and ‘ZOOM’. ‘TracBack’ will guide you to where you started by fol
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Waypoint (Destination) Name Navigation Page Straight Line Moving Direction Distance to the Line Destination Page Basics Compass Ring Destination Symbol On the Navigation Page, the UP and DOWN Buttons are Direction Arrow Data fi eld used to cycle through different (follow this) trip data. The Navigation Page guides you to a destination. When you’re moving with no particular destination in mind, the Navigation Page displays a subset of information. When you’re moving towards a specifi c des
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Navigation Page Data Field Options By pressing the UP or DOWN Button, you can cycle through the Data fi elds at the bottom of the Navigation Page: Options • Elevation—the measurement of height above mean sea level. • Heading—the direction you are traveling. • Location—shows your current location coordinates, UTM, latitude and longitude, etc. • Speed—tells you how fast you are going. • Time/ Date—the current time and date based on your Time Zone settings. • Trip Odometer—the total distance you’
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Trip Computer Page Page Basics Four data fi elds of your choosing display on the Trip Computer Page. The default fi elds are shown but by selecting the ‘CHANGE FIELDS’ option you can make your selections from the list of 31 items. To change the fi elds: 1. From the Trip Computer Page, press the OK Button to display the Page Options menu. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight ‘CHANGE FIELDS’ and press the OK Button. 3. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight one the four fi elds to chang
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Trip Computer Page Options The following fi elds display fi gures only when navigating: • Elevation—the measurement of height above mean sea level. • Bearing—the compass direction from your location to your destination. • Heading—the direction you are traveling. • Course—the direction from your starting location to a destination. • Lat/Lon—the current GPS position. • Final Dest—( Final Destination) the last waypoint on your route. • Location—shows your current latitude and longitude. • Fi
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Menu Page Page Basics and Options The Menu Page gives you access to the Geko 201’s essential features. With the Menu Page you can create (Mark) and select waypoints, select, save or change Tracks and Routes, choose from the four Games, and access the system Setup features. MARK Page The MARK Page marks your current location as a waypoint. You can then change the waypoint symbol, name, elevation and location (latitude and longitude). The ability to enter a known location, then saving it as
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Menu Page (Continued from previous page) 3. Scroll through the position coordinate places using the UP or DOWN Button (UP Button to move right to left, DOWN Button to move left to right). When you reach the position place you want to change, press the OK Button. Options Use the UP or DOWN Button to scroll through the choices and highlight one. Press the OK Button and the position place changes. Repeat to fi nish making changes. 4. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the ‘OK’ fi eld a
