Cobra GPS1080 Service Manual

GPS 1080

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM RECEIVER

Owner’s Manual

Printed in China

Part No. 480-146-P

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Cautions and Warnings

Caution: The user is responsible for operating this product wisely. This product is intended for use only as a navigational aide and should not be used when precise measurement of direction, location, distance or topography is required.

Caution: GPS (Global Positioning System) is operated by the U.S. government. The U.S. government is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes, which could affect the accuracy and performance of GPS equipment.

Caution: Remove the batteries from the receiver if you do not expect to use it for months at a time. As with any batteries, leakage can occur. When re-installing batteries, observe proper polarity.

Warning: If you choose to use this device in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the operator of the vehicle to use this device in a safe manner. Be careful to avoid being distracted from safe and proper driving practices.

Warning: If you choose to use this device in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the operator to secure this GPS receiver so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident.

DO NOT mount this GPS receiver over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with the device in an accident or collision.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Non-English Manuals

This GPS receiver is equipped to communicate in the language of your choice: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish (see “System Page Settings: Languages,” page 83).

For operating instructions in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, or Swedish please visit www.cobra.com/GPS-manuals.html

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Class B of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not

cause harmful interference. It must accept any interference received, including that which may cause undesirable operation.

Cobra Electronics Corporation reserves the right to change or improve information in this manual without notice. Please visit www.cobra.com for updates or questions.

ENGLISH

Customer Assistance

In this user’s manual, you should find all the information you need to operate your GPS receiver. If you require further assistance after reading through this manual, the Cobra Electronics Corporation offers the following customer support services.

In the USA:

Automated Help Desk is available in English 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.

Customer Service Operator Support is available in English and Spanish at 773-889-3087 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST.

Questions can be faxed to 773-622-2269. E-Mail Technical Assistanceis available in

English or Spanish 24 hours, 7 days a week via e-mail at: productinfo@cobra.com

On-line answers to frequently asked questions (in English only) can be found at: www.cobra.com.

Outside the U.S.A.,

please contact your local dealer.

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PRODUCT FEATURES

Lanyard Connector Loop

External Power/ PC Interface Connection

Backlit Display Screen

SD Memory Card Slot

Page Button

Menu Button

Enter Button

Zoom Out Button

For details of each button’s function see page 4.

Congratulations!

You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing this Global Positioning System receiver. Designed to give access to the most advanced satellite navigation technology available, this GPS receiver offers sophisticated features and capabilities.

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Find Button

Escape Button

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Features:

• Cobra’s exclusive A.S.A.P. II (Accelerated Satellite Acquisition Protocol II Technology) gets you running up to twice as fast as the other recreational GPS receivers and provides superior reception in urban areas, canyons and dense foliage

• Locks onto signals from satellites. Delivers accurate positioning within as little as 3 meters with WAAS signal correction

• Already programmed with continental U.S. highways

• Already programmed with continental U.S. state, Canadian provincial and European country boundaries

• Lets you program and store up to 50 different navigational routes, using up to 50 points in each route

• With optional mapping software, interface cable and SD memory card you can connect to a PC to transfer data and take advantage of powerful mapping functions*

• Allows you to navigate to cities and exits already programmed into the receiver’s memory

• Mapping capabilities for displaying and navigating roads, highways, intersections, addresses and points of interest

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• Stores up to 500 navigational waypoints

• Over 100 map datums to choose from

• Automatically tracks your travel and shows you how to return along the same track (up to 10 separate tracks can be stored)

• Indicates direction of travel to your destination with a compass pointer

• Displays current position, altitude, bearing, time of day, current speed of travel, average speed throughout your trip and estimated time of arrival at your destination

• Display screen can be backlit for maximum visibility

• Easy-to-use rocker panel operates like a “joystick” to simplify operation

• Is waterproof to IPX7 standards and can operate in temperatures from 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C)

• Displays the route to your destination and your progress along that route

• Powered by SiRF, one of the world’s most sensitive and reliable GPS engines available

*Windows platform required

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Information …………………A1 Product Features ……………………A2–A3 1 Basic Operation……………………2–9

1.1 Battery Installation …………………3

SD Memory Card Installation …………3

1.2 Buttons and Rocker Pad ……………4

1.3 Power……………………………5

Powersaver Mode …………………5

1.4 Six Main Pages and Find Screen ………6

1.5 Navigation ………………………8

2 Instrumentation Information ……10–23

2.1 Map Page ………………………11

2.2 Gauges Page ……………………20

2.3 Trip Meter Page …………………22

3 Navigation Tools ………………24–67

3.1 Editing or Entering Text & Symbols ……25

3.2 Tracks …………………………27

3.3 Waypoints ………………………32

3.4 Cities …………………………39

3.5 Points of Interest …………………44

3.6 Addresses ………………………50

3.7 Intersections ……………………54

3.8 Exits……………………………58

3.9 Routes …………………………63

4 System Page ……………………68–84

4.1 Satellites ………………………73

4.2 Display Options……………………74

4.3 Interface Options …………………75

4.4 Alerts Screen Options ………………76

4.5 Proximity Screen Options ……………78

4.6 Maps Screen Options ………………81

4.7 Settings Screen Options ……………82

5 Alerts …………………………85–87 6 Appendix ………………………88–94

6.1 General Information ………………88

6.2 Worldwide City Time Zones …………90

6.3 Interference/Errors ………………91

6.4 Data Field Choice Descriptions ………92

6.5 WAAS …………………………93

Map Datum………………………93 North Reference …………………93

6.6 Specifications ……………………94

6.7 Maintenance ……………………95

Product Service……………………95 Trademark Acknowledgements ………95

7 Warranty …………………………96 8 Index …………………………97–99 9 Accessories & Order Form ……100–101

1.0 BASIC OPERATION

Making Travel Easier

Your GPS receiver makes travel easier through the following ways:

GoTo a Waypoint 1 – This GPS receiver guides you in a straight line to a single point. GoTo a City/Town 1 – This GPS receiver is already programmed with hundreds of cities/towns worldwide and can guide you in a

straight line to a selected city/town.

NOTE: A city/town is much larger than the precise location indicated by the coordinates stored in your GPS receiver. See page 39 for details. GoTo a Point of Interest, Address, Intersection or Exit2 – With optional computer software and an interface cable, this GPS

receiver can be connected to a computer to take advantage of powerful mapping programs and to transfer data back and forth between the computer and your receiver. POI, addresses, intersections and exits transferred from a computer can be saved as waypoints to be used as points within routes for navigation purposes or your receiver can guide you in a straight line to a selected POI, address, intersection or exit.

Navigate a Route 3 – This GPS receiver gives you the opportunity to select two or more points to create a route. You can then use your GPS receiver to guide you in a straight line from point to point through your stored route.

Navigate a Track4 – This GPS receiver automatically keeps a record of your progress as you travel and gives you a graphic representation of a “track log” of the path or track you have taken. You can use the track log to create a track that you can recall for navigation. The track can be navigated in the forward or the reverse direction of the original travel.

Your GPS receiver is already programmed with a Base Map that includes locations of hundreds of worldwide cities; U.S. state, Canadian provincial and European country boundaries; U.S. interstate freeways, highways and exits; and land cover (inland bodies of water). By using the data interface, optional SD memory card and optional mapping software, you can also download maps and points of interest from your computer.

The manual is designed to help you take advantage of these and many other features. We suggest that you begin by reading the “General Information” and “Instrumentation Information” sections first. If you are not familiar with computer-based satellite navigation technology, these sections will help you understand the basics.

12GoTo a Waypoint, City/Town, Point of Interest, Address, Intersection

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3Navigate a Route 4Navigate a Track

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BASIC OPERATION

Installation

Battery Installation

Your GPS receiver operates on two standard AA batteries (not included). Always use high quality alkaline batteries.

To install batteries:

Twist the D-ring connector counterclockwise 1.

2. Remove the battery compartment door.

3. Insert two AA batteries, ensuring correct polarity alignment 2.

4. Replace the battery compartment door.

5. Twist the D-ring clockwise to lock.

As an optional power source, a vehicle power adapter (see “Optional Accessories,” page 100) can be used with your GPS receiver.

SD Memory Card Installation

Your GPS receiver’s memory is expandable with use of an optional SD memory card. A SD memory card is required when using the optional mapping software.

To install a SD memory card:

Twist the D-ring connector counterclockwise 1.

2. Remove the battery compartment door.

3. Insert SD memory card according to illustration inside the battery compartment 3.

4. Replace the battery compartment door.

5. Twist the D-ring clockwise to lock.

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BASIC OPERATION

Buttons and Rocker Pad

You can access all features of your GPS receiver by using the seven buttons and the Rocker Pad.

The PAGE Button

Pressing the PAGE button allows you to cycle through the six main pages. If you have proceeded from a main page to any menu or screen, pressing the

PAGE button returns you to that main page. Pressing and holding the PAGE button at any time for 2 seconds will display

the “Page List” menu. From this menu you can go directly to any main page.

The MENU Button

Whenever the menu icon appears in the upper right hand corner of the display, pressing the MENU button will bring up a menu of selections related to the current screen. Pressing the MENU button again will exit the menu.

The ENTER Button

After using the ROCKER PAD to highlight a selection on any screen, pressing the ENTER button accepts the highlighted selection.

The ENTER button can also be used as a Waypoint Shortcut.

To mark a new waypoint using current location, press and hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds. A confirmation window will pop up.

The ROCKER PAD

Pressing up, down, left or right on the ROCKER PAD allows you to scroll through menus and options. A side scroll bar next to a menu indicates that more selections can be viewed by scrolling beyond the bottom or top of the list that is currently visible.

The ROCKER PAD is used to move or pan around the Map Page.

The ZOOM IN/OUT Button

When a map is displayed, you can use the ZOOM IN/OUT button to zoom in or zoom out on the image of the map.

The POWER Button

Pressing and holding the POWER button for 2 seconds will turn the device on or off.

With the receiver turned on, pressing and releasing the POWER button will turn on or off the display backlight.

The FIND Button

Pressing the FIND button will display the Find Screen, which allows you to search for various navigation points: waypoints, points of interest, cities, addresses, intersections or exits.

The ESCAPE Button

If you have proceeded from a main page through a series of screens/menus, pressing the ESCAPE button allows you to “back up” to previous screens/menus one at a time.

Pressing the ESCAPE button allows you to cycle through the six main pages in reverse order.

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Power/Powersaver Mode

Power

To turn your GPS receiver on or off:

Press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds.

A start-up screen appears for a few seconds onto signals from GPS satellites

1, followed by a screen that shows the receiver is attempting to lock

2. Once three satellite signals have been acquired, the screen will automatically switch to the Map Page 3

and the receiver is ready to use. You can jump to the Map Page while the receiver continues to acquire satellite signals by selecting “Continue

Acquiring? – YES.” On the Map Page, a pointer arrow will appear in the middle of the display once three signals have been acquired

3. To use the non-navigational features of your receiver, select “Continue Acquiring? – No.”

CAUTION: For optimum use, when you use this GPS receiver for the first time, have not used the

receiver for over 3 months or have changed geographic regions:

• It will take approximately 50 seconds to lock onto the GPS satellites

• Keep the receiver turned on for at least 15 minutes after locking onto the GPS satellites.

NOTE: The receiver must be outside with a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals for navigation.

Powersave Mode

To save battery power while using just the non-navigational features of your receiver, you can turn GPS navigation off. To do so, while still in the Acquiring Satellites screen, highlight using the ROCKER PAD and select “Continue Acquiring? – No,” by pressing the ENTER button.

GPS Off and On,” page 73 for details and instructions on turning GPS navigation off after the screen automatically changes to the Map page.

In Powersave Mode, no GPS functions will be available until you turn GPS back on.

NOTE: You can turn GPS off at any time. See “Turning GPS Off and On,” page 73 for details and instructions.

1Startup Screen 2Startup Screen

3Map Page

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BASIC OPERATION

Six Main Pages and Find Screen

This is a quick introduction to the six main pages and Find Screen that give you access to all of the GPS receiver’s features. Detailed information on each page/screen is available as indicated.

Map Page 1

The Map Page displays a map of your current position in relation to any waypoints, points of interest, cities, and roads that you have selected. It can show you the distance between any two points, and details about displayed mapping information. Using navigational features, the Map Page also shows you the direction of travel to a selected destination. If you have created a route or saved a track, the map can show you that route or track and your current position on it.

Gauges Page 2

The Gauges Page displays a compass that shows your current direction of travel or the direction to your next waypoint. The data fields currently showing “TIME TO DEST” (Time to Destination) and “LOCATION” are user selectable.

Trip Meter Page 3

The Trip Meter Page displays a number of user selectable fields with information about your current location, the progress you have made, your direction of travel, your speed of travel and the time of your trip.

Routes Page 4

The Routes Page allows you to create and edit a string of points for navigation. It also gives you details about routes currently being navigated such as distance to the next point or from the last point.

See page 11 for details and instructions.

See page 20 for details and instructions.

See page 22 for details and instructions.

See page 63 for details and instructions.

1Map Page

3Trip Meter Page 4Routes Page

2Gauges Page

Tracks Page 5

The Tracks Page allows you to create tracks and clear track logs from the receiver’s automatic tracking feature. It also allows you to recall and retrace tracks you have saved.

System Page 6

The System Page allows you to choose the various settings and formats the receiver uses to navigate and display information. It also give you access to the receiver’s data interface capabilities.

Find Screen 7

The Find Screen gives you access to Waypoints, Points of Interest, Cities, Addresses, Intersections, and Exits options such as creating new waypoints, downloading POIs, searching for an address or sorting a list of cities.

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NOTE: Whenever satellite lock is lost or GPS is turned “OFF,” certain animation icons (below) appear on screen and continue to loop until GPS is “ON” and/or satellite lock is re-acquired.

Animation sequence that appears when GPS is turned OFF.

See page 27 for details and instructions.

See page 68 for details and instructions.

See individual sections under “Navigation Tools” pages 24-67

See page 73 for details and instructions.

Animation sequence that appears when satellite lock is lost.

5Tracks Page

7 Find Screen

6System Page

BASIC OPERATION Six Main Pages and Find Screen

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BASIC OPERATION

Navigation

Your GPS receiver receives signals from Global Positioning System satellites that are in fixed orbits (stationary relative to the ground) around the earth. By acquiring—or locking onto—the signals from at least 3 satellites, your receiver can use triangulation to precisely determine your current position, elevation above sea level and bearing (the direction you are traveling). As you travel, the receiver automatically acquires the strongest satellite signals available at your current location.

Your GPS receiver is already programmed with U.S. state, Canadian provincial and European country boundaries; worldwide cities; U.S. interstate freeways and highways; and U.S. interstate freeway and highway exits and exit details. With optional mapping software, interface cable and SD Memory Card (needed for map downloading), you can access a computer mapping database to download additional mapping information that includes points of interest, local roads and streets, intersections and addresses.

By becoming familiar with the receiver’s basic operating features, you will be able to use its powerful navigational capabilities.

Tracks 1

Your GPS receiver automatically keeps a record of your travel, called a track. The receiver shows you a map-like picture of your track. You can create and store up to 10 different tracks. Each track can be recalled and used for navigation as the receiver shows you how to retrace the track again (either forward or in the reverse direction), how far off course you are in relationship to the track and information such as your current speed or distance to destination in your track navigation. When traveling in unfamiliar territory, this is a quick and easy way to make sure you always know how to get back to your starting point.

Waypoints 2

In this manual, you will learn how to mark your current location as a waypoint, save cities, addresses, intersections, points of interests or exits as waypoints or set the coordinates for a waypoint anywhere in the world. You can create and store up to 500 waypoints. You can have the receiver show you the direction of travel to an individual waypoint or how to navigate along a series of waypoints in a route. The receiver can also show you how far off course you are in relationship to the waypoint navigation and information such as your current speed or distance to the destination in your waypoint navigation.

See page 27 for details and instructions.

See page 32 for details and instructions.

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3Cities

2 Waypoints

4 Exits

Cities or Exits 3 4

Already stored in your GPS receiver are coordinates for cities throughout the world; U.S. interstate freeways and highways; U.S. interstate freeway and highway exits and exit details; and continental U.S. state, Canadian provincial and European country boundaries. You can have the receiver show you the direction of travel to an individual city or exit or select the city or exit as a point to be used to navigate along a series of points in a route. The receiver can also show you how far off course you are in relationship to the current navigation and information such as your current speed or distance to the destination in your navigation.

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Points of Interest, Addresses or Intersections 5 6 7

With optional mapping software and interface cable, you can access a computer mapping database to download hundreds of points of interest, addresses and intersections. You can use these for navigation. You can have the receiver show you the direction of travel to an individual POI, address or intersection; or use the POI, address or intersection as a point to be used to navigate along a series of points in a route. The receiver can also show you how far off course you are in relationship to the navigation and information such as your current speed or distance to the destination in your navigation.

instructions. See page 54 for “Intersections” details and instructions.

Routes 8

A route is a series of points which you choose that can be used in forward or reverse navigation. You can create and store up to 50 separate routes. As many as 50 points may be stored in each route. Once you have created a route, your GPS receiver will guide you in a straight line from point to point. As you reach each point, the receiver automatically begins navigating to the next one. The receiver can also show you how far off course you are in relationship to the route and information such as your current speed or distance to the destination in your route

See page 63 for details and instructions.

navigation.

See page 44 for “Points of Interest” details and instructions. See page 50 for “Addresses” details and

See page 39 for “Cities” details and instructions. See page 58 for “Exits”

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7Intersection 8Route

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BASIC OPERATION Navigation

INSTRUMENTATION INFORMATION

Instrumentation Information

The GPS receiver instrumentation helps you see where you are, plan where to go, get there and then retrace your path.

Map Page

Selected Point’s Details

The Map Page shows your location on the relevant map and provides information such as your speed, odometer reading or direction of travel. You can “pan” to see more of the map in any

See page 11 for details and instructions.

direction.

Gauges Page Bearing Pointer

Gauges Page Course Pointer

The Gauges Page displays a compass and provides information such as location, distance to a destination or accuracy in relationship to a current navigation. The Gauges Page also includes the direction in which you are currently traveling or the direction of travel to your next point.

See page 20 for details and instructions.

Trip Meter Page 3 Fields Option

Trip Meter Page 10 Fields Option

The Trip Meter Pagecan display from 3 to 10 information fields with up to 20 different types of data. These can include your current position as well as details about the navigation in process such as speed, time and trip odometer.

See page 22 for details

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Map Page

The Map Page displays a graphic representation of the navigation currently in progress. Your GPS receiver comes equipped with a Base Map that includes locations of hundreds of worldwide cities; U.S. state, Canadian provincial and European country boundaries; U.S. interstate freeways, highways and exits; and land cover (inland bodies of water). You can choose to display or hide any waypoints, points of interest, cities, exits, route line, latitude and longitude grid, GoTo line, track line or track log.

You can use optional computer software, interface cable and SD Memory Card (needed for map downloading) to download more detailed mapping data from a computer database. With this additional information, the Map Page could include local roads and streets, additional waypoints and points of interest.

In normal display mode, a black triangle in the middle of the map points in the direction you are currently traveling. As you travel, the map adjusts while the black triangle remains in the center of the display. Up to two data fields at the bottom of the screen show you information of your choosing about your position or navigation. If navigation is in progress, a small “hiker” icon will appear at the lower right of the map image. You have various options for customizing the display, and a number of useful features including the ZOOM IN/OUT button are available.

Panning Mode

Press on the ROCKER PAD to enter the Panning Mode and see any portion of the map image that is beyond the left, right, top, or bottom edge of the screen.

See “Moving Around the Map,” page 18 for details and instructions.

Viewing Details 3 4

While in the Panning Mode, highlight and/or select any map detail such as a waypoint, city, POI, road, track, route or exit to access information and other options of that map detail.

See “Moving Around the Map,”

page 18 for details and instructions.

2Panning Mode

3Panning and Highlighting Point1Map Page

4Viewing Details

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INSTRUMENTATION INFORMATION Map Page

Selecting Options

From the Map Page, when you see the menu icon press the MENU button to display the available menu options. Press on the ROCKER PAD to scroll up or down through a screen or to highlight various options. Press the ENTER button to select an option.

Menu Options

From the Map Page, press the MENU button to access the Map Page Menu Options.

Map Page

Stop Navigation

Select “Stop Navigation” to stop your current type of navigation. One of three screens will appear, depending on the type of navigation currently in progress: “Stop GoTo,” “Stop Route,” or “Stop Track.” Select “OK” to stop current navigation and return to the Map. To return to the Map Page without stopping navigation, press the ESCAPE button.

Map Setup

Select “Map Setup” to cycle through four Map Setup Screens that will allow you to set the parameters used by the Map Page.

See “Map

Setup,” page 14 for details and instructions.

Measure Distance

Select “Measure Distance” to have the receiver show the distance between any two points you select.

Menu Options

details and instructions.

See “Measure Distance Function,” page 17 for

Menu Options

Map Page

Data Fields

Under Data Fields, select “Show” or “Hide” to show or hide data fields at the bottom of the map. The current option is grayed out. Select “Set” to set the data that is to be displayed in each information field. After selecting “Set,” select the field you want to change then select the new data from the data

See “Data Field Descriptions,” page 92 for details.

choices list.

Restore Defaults

Select “Restore Defaults” to restore all Map Page default settings. Select “YES” to restore original settings (see page 72 for a complete list of defaults). Select “NO” to maintain all current settings.

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INSTRUMENTATION INFORMATION Map Page

Map Setup

To set the parameters used by the Map Page:

On the Map Page, press the MENU button to display the available options 1.

2. On the Map Menu, select “Map Setup” 1.

3. On the Map Setup Screens, choose from the following options:

• The icon

AUTO ZOOM

On Display automatically zooms in or out to keep the entire navigation

Off Display can be zoomed in or out manually.

DETAIL

High Map shows all streets that have been downloaded, major U.S. state and interstate

Medium Map only shows main local streets (if map data has been downloaded) and major highways. Low Map only shows major state and interstate highways.

SHADE

Land Land areas will be shaded, water areas clear. Water Water areas will be shaded, land areas clear.

2 lets you set the following:

(GoTo, route or track) shown on the map.

highways, and U.S. state, Canadian provinical and European country boundaries.

Highlight/Select

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To select use

Map Page

1 Menu Options

2Map Setup - Magnifying Icon

• The icon 3 lets you set the following:

ORIENTATION

North Up Screen always represents magnetic north to the top of the screen. The black triangle will rotate with your

change in direction.

Track Up Screen always represents your direction of travel to the top of the screen. The map rotates around

a stationary black triangle.

LAT & LON GRID

Off: Grid for the selected map will not appear on the map. Level: Sets the zoom level value at which the grid for the selected map will begin to appear on the map.

(Zoom level appears at the lower left of the map image.)

• The icon

TEXT

Off: Label text for the selected map element will not appear on the map. Small: Label text for the selected map element is small. Medium: Label text for the selected map element is medium. Large: Label text for the selected map element is large

ZOOM

Off: Icon and label text for the selected map element will not appear on the map. Level: Sets the zoom level value at which the icon and label text for the selected element will begin to appear on the

4 lets you set the following for waypoints, points of interest, cities, exits and land cover (inland bodies of water):

map. (Zoom level appears at the lower left of the map image.)

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4Map Setup - Text Icon

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INSTRUMENTATION INFORMATION Map Page

• The icon 5 lets you set the following for the GoTo line, route line, track line and track log

ZOOM

Off: The selected element will not appear on the map from 20 feet to 800 miles. Level Sets the zoom level value at which the selected element will begin to appear on the map (zoom level appears at

the lower left of the map image).

4. Press the ESCAPE button or the PAGE button to return to the main Map Page. NOTE: To restore default settings for any individual Map Setup Screen, press the MENU button, while in the

selected Setup Screen, then select “Restore Defaults”.

5Map Setup - Line Icon

Measure Distance Function

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To have the receiver display the distance in a straight line between any two points:

On the Map Page, press the MENU button to display the available options 1.

2. On the Map Menu, select “Measure Distance” 1. A ruler-shaped cursor will appear at your

current location

3. On the Map Page, use the ROCKER PAD to position the cursor at the point from which you wish to

measure and press the ENTER button.

4. Use the ROCKER PAD to move the cursor to the destination point. A line will appear connecting the

first measuring point and the cursor measure field.

5. Press the ESCAPE button to return to the main Map Page.

2 and a measure field will appear in the lower right corner of the map 3.

3. The distance between the two points is displayed in the

Highlight/Select

To highlight use

To select use

Map Page

1Options Menu

2Measure Distance 3

Measure Distance

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INSTRUMENTATION INFORMATION Map Page

Moving Around the Map

From the Map Page, you can zoom in or zoom out on the map image by pressing the ZOOM IN/OUT button. The data fields on the map image can be hidden by selecting “Hide” (see “Menu Options,” page 12). A section of map outside the current viewing area can be seen by panning. Information and other options about map details such as a waypoint, city, POI, road, track, route or exit can be accessed while in the panning mode.

Panning Mode

To see any portion of the map image that is beyond the left, right, top, or bottom edge of the screen:

On the Map Page 1, press on the ROCKER PAD in any direction to enter panning mode. An arrow-shaped cursor

will appear

2. Move the cursor in any direction by pressing left, right, up or down on the ROCKER PAD. When the cursor reaches an

edge of the map image, the image will “pan” in that direction

3. To exit panning mode and have your current location again in the center, press the ESCAPE button.

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2Panning Mode

3Panning

Various Features in Panning Mode

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To access information and other options of waypoints, cities, points of interest, roads, exits, a track or a route shown on the map while in panning mode:

On the Map Page 1, press on the ROCKER PAD in any direction to enter panning mode. An arrow-shaped cursor

will appear

2. Move the cursor to the map detail about which you want to access information 3. Selectable map details will highlight

when panned over by the cursor. – If the cursor reaches an edge of the map, the image will “pan” in that direction. – Distance from your current location to the highlighted map detail is displayed in the bottom right of the screen.

3. Press the ENTER button to select the map detail.

4. Select from the detail’s options 4 or press the ESCAPE button to return to the Map Page. NOTE: Some map details will not have other options available.

1Map Page

2Panning Mode

3 Select Map Detail

4Detail Options

INSTRUMENTATION INFORMATION Map Page

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INSTRUMENTATION INFORMATION

Gauges Page

The Gauges Page displays a compass that indicates direction of travel. It can show the direction you are currently traveling or the direction from your current position to the next point in your navigation.

The two data fields at the bottom can show you further information. If a navigation is in progress, a small “hiker” icon appears to the lower right of the compass and the name of the next destination (plus your current distance from it) are shown to the upper left of the display. You have various options for customizing the display.

Menu Options

From the Gauges Page, press the MENU button to access the Gauges Page Menu Options.

Gauges Page

Menu Options

Stop Navigation

Select “Stop Navigation” to stop your current type of navigation. One of three screens will appear, depending on the type of navigation currently in progress: “Stop GoTo,” “Stop Route,” or “Stop Track.” Select “OK” to stop current navigation and return to the Map. To return to the Gauges Page without stopping navigation, press the ESCAPE button.

Pointer Options

Choose from the following Pointer Options to set the compass gauge. The current option is grayed out.

Bearing Pointer

Select “Bearing Pointer” to show your direction of travel.

Course Pointer

Select “Course Pointer” to show the direction to your next destination if navigation is in progress. The arrows next to the pointer indicate if you are on course, left of course or right of course. The upper right of the display also shows how many feet off course you are currently.

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Set Data Field

Select “Set Data Field” to set the data that is to be in the information fields at the bottom of the screen. Select the field you want to change then select the new data from the list.

See “Data Field Descriptions,” page 92 for details.

Restore Defaults

Select “Restore Defaults” to restore all Gauges Page default settings. Select “YES” to restore original settings (see page 72 for a complete list of

Menu Options

defaults). Select “NO” to maintain all current settings.

Selecting Menu and Options

From the Gauges Page, when you see the menu icon press the MENU button to display the available menu options. Press on the ROCKER PAD to scroll up or down through a screen or to highlight various options. Press the ENTER button to select an option.

INSTRUMENTATION INFORMATION Gauges Page

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INSTRUMENTATION INFORMATION

Trip Meter Page

The Trip Meter Page displays information about your current position, the navigation in progress and the other available data. The receiver displays 6 data fields by default. It can also display your choice of 3 to 10 information fields from a total of 20 different types of data.

Menu Options

From the Trip Meter Page, press the MENU button to access the Trip Meter Menu Options.

Trip Meter Page

Menu Options

Stop Navigation

Select “Stop Navigation” to stop your current type of navigation. One of

three screens will appear, depending on the type of navigation currently in progress: “Stop GoTo,” “Stop Route,” or “Stop Track.” Select “OK” to stop current navigation and return to the Map. To return to the Trip Meter Page without stopping navigation, press the ESCAPE button.

Set Data Fields

Select “Set Data Fields” to set the data that is to be displayed in the information fields. Select the field you want to change, then select the new data from the list.

See “Data Field Descriptions,” page 92 for details.

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Reset

Select ”Reset” to reset any or all Trip Meter values to zero. Select “SELECT ALL” to reset all data field values to 0 [zero]. Select individual information field choices: “MAX SPEED” (maximum speed), “AVG SPEED” (average speed), “MOV AVG SPEED” (moving average speed), “STOP TIME,” “MOVING TIME,” “TOTAL TIME,” “TRIP ODOM” (trip odometer) or “ODOMETER” to reset individual values to 0 [zero].

See “Data Field

Descriptions,” page 92 for details.

Display

This lets you choose the number of fields displayed. Select “3 Fields” to display 3 data fields with large type. Select “6 Fields” to display 6 data fields with medium type. Select “10 Fields” to display 10 data fields with small type.

Selecting Menu and Options

From the Trip Meter Page, when you see the menu icon press the MENU button to display the available menu options. Press on the ROCKER PAD to scroll up or down through a screen or to highlight

Menu Options

Restore Defaults

Select “Restore Defaults” to restore all Trip Meter Page default settings. Select “YES” to restore original settings (see page 72 for a complete list of defaults). Select “NO” to maintain all current settings.

various options. Press the ENTER button to select an option.

INSTRUMENTATION INFORMATION Trip Meter Page

NAVIGATION TOOLS

Navigation Tools

Your GPS receiver automatically keeps a record of your travel as a track log. You can save all or part of the track log as up to 10 tracks for future navigation. When traveling in unfamiliar territory, this is a quick and easy way to make sure you always know how to get back to your starting point.

and instructions.

This GPS receiver comes equipped with mapping data including locations of hundreds of worldwide cities; U.S. state, Canadian provincial and European country boundaries; and U.S. interstate freeways, highways and exits. By using the Data Interface to download additional mapping data such as points of interest, local

See “Tracks,” page 27 for details

streets from a computer (see “Interface Options,” page 75), you will also be able to find addresses or intersections. You can save any of these locations as waypoints.

Waypoints are specific locations you have the receiver record. In the following sections, you can learn how to mark you current location as a waypoint; save cities, addresses, intersections, points of interest or exits as waypoints; and set coordinates for a waypoint anywhere in the world. This GPS receiver can store up to 500 waypoints which can be recalled to show you the direction of travel to the individual point or in a series of points or route navigation.

See “Waypoints,”

page 32 for details and instructions.

You can use a series of up to 50 points (waypoints, cities, points of interest, addresses, intersection or exits) to create up to 50 routes.

See “Routes,” page 63 for details and instructions.

The following sections will explore your options, such as navigation and editing, for tracks, waypoints, cities, points of interest, addresses, intersections, exits and routes.

Track

Waypoints

Cities

Address

Intersection

Points of Interest

Exits

Route

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NAVIGATION TOOLS

Editing or Entering Text and Symbols

To enter or change the information displayed for a waypoint, track or route:

From any screen that allows you to enter letters or numbers (names of waypoints/tracks/routes, dates,

etc.), highlight and select the field you want to edit

2. Pressing left or right on the ROCKER PAD, highlight the space where you want to insert or change a character

or symbol

3. Press up or down on the ROCKER PAD to scroll through the characters or symbols to choose from. Press left or right on the ROCKER PAD

to accept the new character or symbol and move to the next space or character. The next character or symbol is highlighted – To clear a selected character and all characters that follow it, highlight the Large Dash “–” symbol (it comes after the 9.) When editing characters, repeat the same procedure to change the next character if desired. Press left or right on the ROCKER PAD to skip

characters you do not want to change.

4. Press the ENTER button to accept the new characters or symbol. If necessary, press up or down on the ROCKER PAD to scroll to the next field you want to edit and follow the same procedure to enter or change

characters or symbols.

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1Highlight Field to Edit

3Next Character is Highlighted

2Highlight Character

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NAVIGATION TOOLS Editing or Entering Text and Symbols

To enter information into a search field:

From any screen that allows you to enter letters or numbers (names of cities, POIs, streets, etc.), highlight

and select the field you want to search

2. Press left or right on the ROCKER PAD to highlight the first space in the line in the search field2.

3. Press up or down on the ROCKER PAD to scroll through the characters or symbols to choose from. Press left or

right on the ROCKER PAD to accept the new character or symbol and move to the next space or character. The next character or symbol is

highlighted. A list of available data starting with that new character will appear below the search field Repeat the same procedure to change the next character if desired

3. Press left or right on the ROCKER PAD to skip characters you do

not want to change. The list of available data will update with each new character.

4. Press the ENTER button to accept the current data in the search field.

5. Choose from the following:

• Press the ENTER button to accept the current highlighted data on the list

• Scroll to the data you are searching for and press the ENTER button to accept the highlighted data on the list.

If necessary, press up or down on the ROCKER PAD to scroll to the next field you want to search in and follow the same procedure to enter characters.

1 Address

2Highlight First Space

3Enter Other Characters 4Available Data

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Tracks

This GPS receiver automatically keeps a record of your progress as you travel and gives you a graphic representation or “track log” of the path or track you have taken. Each time you turn the receiver on, it begins a new track log recording, called a “session.” You can use the track log to create a track that you can recall for navigation.

You can create and store up to 10 different tracks. Each track can be recalled and used for navigation as the receiver shows you how to retrace the track again, either forward or in the reverse direction. When traveling in unfamiliar territory, this is a quick and easy way to make sure you always know how to get back to your starting point.

To assist in your Track navigation, your GPS receiver is already programmed with locations of hundreds of worldwide cities; U.S. state, Canadian provincial and European country boundaries; and U.S. interstate freeways, highways and exits. With optional computer software, interface cable and SD Memory Card (needed for map downloading), you can access a computer mapping database to transfer in additional mapping information that includes points of interest, local roads and streets, intersections and addresses.

Tracks Page

Log Options

Select “LOG” to save a session as a track or to clear the track log. Select “SAVE” to save “This Session” (the track log recorded since the receiver was last turned on) or to save the “Entire Log.” Select “CLEAR” to delete the entire

See “Track Log Options,” page 29 for details and instructions.

track log.

Saved Track Options

Select any saved track on the Track List to “NAVIGATE” through that track, to see that track on the “MAP,” to see “DETAILS” of that selected track such as the name and total distance or to “DELETE” that individual track.

See “Saved

Track Options,” page 30 for details and instructions.

Selecting Options

From the Tracks Page, press on the ROCKER PAD to scroll up or down through a screen or to highlight various options. Press the ENTER button to select an option.

NAVIGATION TOOLS Tracks

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Selecting Menu and Options

From the Tracks Page, press on the ROCKER PAD to scroll up or down through a screen or to highlight various options. Press the ENTER

Menu Options

From the Tracks Page, press the MENU button to access the Tracks Page Menu Options.

Tracks Page

button to select an option. When you see the menu icon press the MENU button to display the available menu options.

Stop Navigation

Select “Stop Navigation” to stop your current type of navigation. One of three

screens will appear, depending on the type of navigation currently in progress: “Stop GoTo,” “Stop Route,” or “Stop Track.” Select “OK” to stop current navigation and return to the Tracks Page. To return to the Tracks Page without stopping navigation, press the ESCAPE button.

A track that is currently being navigated will have a flashing hiker icon beside it.

Menu Options

Delete All Tracks

Select “Delete All Tracks” to delete all saved tracks. Select “YES” to delete all saved tracks. Select “NO” to maintain all current saved tracks.

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