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OwnerÕs
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 2 Software Version 2.0 or above © 1997 GARMIN Corporation, 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA Tel: 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 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 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 includ- ing photocopying and recordin
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page i Thank You! + Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS II —the smallest, easiest-to-use GPS navigator for outdoor use! The GPS + II represents GARMIN’s continuing commitment to provide quality navigation information 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 + owner’s manual in order to understand the operating features of the GPS II . This manual is organized into thr
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page ii Cautions 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 II is a precision electronic # NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. + For vehicular applications, it’s the sole responsi
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page iii FCC Compliance 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 harmful interference to other equipment, which can be determ
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page iv Table of Contents SECTION ONE GOTO and MOB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41 What is GPS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 TracBack Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-45 Satellite Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Creating and Using Routes . . . . . . . . . . . .46-53 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Compass and Highway Page . . . . . . . . . . .54-59 Unit Features . . . . . .
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 1 What is GPS? What is GPS? GPS is a system of 24 satellites which circle the earth twice a day in a very pre- + cise orbit and transmit information to earth. The GPS II must continuously “see” at least three of these satellites to calculate your position and track your movement. By using an almanac (a timetable of satellite numbers and their orbits) stored in + the receiver’s memory, the GPS II can determine the distance and position of any GPS satellite and use t
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 2 Satellite Acquisition Satellite Acquisition + Because the GPS II 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 receiver’s view of the sky will 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 c
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 3 Battery Installation Battery Installation + The GPS II operates on 4 AA batteries (not included), which are installed at the base of the unit. These batteries provide up to 24 hours of use. Polarity To install the batteries: Markings 1. Flip up the metal ring at the base of the unit, and turn the ring 90˚ counter clockwise. 2. Install the batteries (Fig. 3), and close the battery compartment door. 3. Lock the door in the closed position by rotating the metal ring
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 4 Unit Features Antenna Function Keys Power Key (red) Rocker Keypad LCD Display To change the screen orientation, press and Battery Door hold the page key. 4
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 5 Keypad Usage/Operating Terms ‘Mode’ (POWER)— Red key turns the unit on and off, and Field controls three levels of screen backlighting intensity. (PAGE)— Scrolls main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page to a main page. Press and Fig. 5 hold this key to change screen orientation. CURSOR— A solid black bar which can be moved (MARK)— Captures your present position and dis- up, down, left, and right with the keypad to select indi- plays the mark
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 6 Screen Orientation Screen Orientation + The GPS II has a unique screen orientation feature for switching from a hori- zontal mounting position in a vehicle or on a bike to a vertical orientation for hand- held outdoor use, such as hunting or hiking. The GPS + II ’s rocker keypad and single-use keys are designed HORIZONTAL to function identically, no matter if you’re using the up unit vertically (Fig. 6a) or horizontally (Fig. 6b). left right To change the screen
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 7 Initializing the Receiver/Power On + Initializing Your GPS II + To initialize the GPS II , take the receiver outside and find an open area where the antenna has a clear view of the sky. You may either hold the receiver at a com- fortable height with the external antenna pointing up (Fig. 7a), or mount the receiv- er on the dash of a vehicle (Appendix A) or on a bike. (Likewise, when you use your + GPS II in a vehicle, make sure the antenna is pointing up.) + To t
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 8 Initializing the Receiver/Power On Check the Satellite Page for Fig. 8a Fig. 8b ‘2D nav’ or ‘3D nav’ to verify a position fix. 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 Position Page (Figs. 8a-8b). Your receiver is now ready to use! To turn the unit off: 1. Press and hold the red power key for three seconds (Fig. 8c). Fig. 8c 8
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 9 Initializing the Receiver/Troubleshooting If you have trouble initializing or getting a position fix, check the following: • 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 II on a car dash, make sure the unit is placed so that it has the clearest possible view of the sky. Your G
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 10 Page Sequence Scrolling Through the Main Pages Menu Page Satellite Page Position Page Map Page Navigation Page Fig. 10 + To turn the GPS II back on, press and hold the power key. + The GPS II features five main pages which are linked together in a chain (Fig. 10). You can quickly scroll through the pages in either direction using the PAGE or QUIT keys. Let’s briefly tour each of these pages in order to give you some insight into how they help you navigate. We’ll
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 11 Getting Started Tour Satellite Page Fig. 11 The signal strength bars give Let’s start with the Satellite Page, which is the page you’ll view while your unit is you an indication of what getting a position fix. If you’re not already on this page, press PAGE or QUIT until it satellites are visible to the appears. The Satellite Page shows you status information that helps you understand receiver, whether or not they’re what the receiver is doing at any given time,
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 12 Getting Started Tour Position Page The Position Page (Fig. 12a) shows you where you are, what direction you’re heading, and how fast you’re going—and it’s the page you’ll want to use when you don’t have an active destination selected. A graphic compass display at the top of the page shows your direction of travel while you’re moving, while five data fields below display your track and speed, a trip odometer, and your position and altitude. The ‘trip’ and ‘altitu
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 13 Getting Started Tour To rename the waypoint: 1. Use the keypad to highlight the name field, and press ENTER. 2. Enter the waypoint name ‘HOME’ (Fig. 13a), and press ENTER. (See p. 6 for data entry.) The ‘waypoint symbol’ field will become highlighted. Each waypoint may also be assigned a custom waypoint symbol for easy way- point recognition on the map page. Fig. 13a To change the waypoint symbol: 1. Highlight the waypoint symbol field (Fig. 13b), and press ENTE
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gps ii + 8/4/98 3:28 PM Page 14 Getting Started Tour Using the Position Page Now that you’ve marked a position, it’s time to take a brisk walk using the Position and Map Pages to watch your every move. You should still be on the Position Page. To get the most from this tutorial, walk in a straight line for 3-4 minutes at a fast pace and watch the Position Page. (Because the GPS system typically has a margin of You can even time yourself error of approximately 15 meters, you’ll need to walk thi
