Garmin 72 User Manual

GPS 72

Personal Navigator

owner’s
manual
&
reference
guide

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GPS 72 Registration

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Introduction

Why should you register your GPS 72?

• Notifi cation of New Products

• Lost or Stolen Unit Tracking

Connect to our Web Site (www.garmin.com) and look for the Product Registration link

on the home page.

Thanks for choosing the GARMIN GPS 72. If you have any questions or comments
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Registration

POWER

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Introduction

Warnings and Cautions

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WARNING: If you choose to use the GPS 72 in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of
the owner/operator of the GPS 72 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 GPS 72 over airbag panels or
in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident
or collision.

WARNING: If you choose to use the GPS 72 in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of
the operator of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveil­lance of all driving conditions at all times, and never become distracted by the GPS 72 to
the exclusion of safe operating practices. It is unsafe to operate the GPS 72 while you are
driving. Failure by the operator of a vehicle equipped with an GPS 72 to pay full attention
to operating the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in
an accident or collision with property damage and personal injury.

CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRU­DENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND
MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF
DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION, OR TOPOGRAPHY.

CAUTION: 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 72 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can
be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

FCC Compliance

The GPS 72 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B
digital devices FOR HOME 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 interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The GPS 72 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only
be made by an authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs
or modifi cations could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and
void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15
regulations.

Introduction

FCC Compliance Statement

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Introduction

Features

NOTE: You should always be prepared and capable of
navigating without the GPS 72. It is designed to compli­ment other forms of basic navigation, not entirely replace
them.

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The GPS 72 is a 7.5 ounce, 12 channel, hand held GPS receiver with a built-in Quad Helix
antenna. The GPS 72 has nine keys located on the front of the unit, that allow the user to
quickly access all of the units functions. The GPS 72 has a large 120 X 160 pixel, 4 level gray
monochrome display for easy viewing.

The GPS 72 is a full function GPS with a factory-loaded marine point database. Using
MapSource™, you can choose to have the GPS 72 display a variety of Points of Interest. Check
your local dealer or our Web Site (www.garmin.com) for a complete listing of MapSource
products.

GARMIN designed your GPS 72 with the user in mind. The GPS 72 is waterproof to IPX 7
standards, fl oats and is rugged enough to endure the most trying use. GARMIN’s friendly user
interface will allow you to be navigating with your GPS in no time. Your GPS 72 can provide
one more critical benefi t, peace of mind. With your GPS 72 you will know where you are,
where you’ve been and where you’re going. And since you’ll always know the way back home,
you can concentrate on what you set out to do, explore the great outdoors.

Thank you for choosing GARMIN!

Other features include:

Waypoints:
Tracks:
Routes:
Trip Computer:

Overall Average Speed, Total Time, Max Speed and Odometer.

Tides:
Sun and Moon:

Phase.
Hunt and Fish:

500 with name and graphic symbol.

Automatic Track Log; 10 saved Tracks.

50 Routes that let you navigate through a set of 50 waypoints.

Trip Odometer, Stopped Time, Moving Average Speed, Moving Time,

Displays tide information graphically.

Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, Moonset, Position in Sky, and Moon

Times

Introduction....................................1-7

Registration ........................................ 1

Warnings and Cautions ...................... 2

FCC Compliance Statement ............... 3

Features.............................................. 4

Table of Contents ............................... 5

“How To” Index.................................. 6

GPS 72 Unit Features ......................... 7

Section Two: Reference ................7-47

Initializing the GPS Receiver............ 7-8

GPS Information Page ...................9-11

Map Page..................................... 12-17

Pointer Page .................................... 18

Highway Page.............................. 19-21

Main Menu Page.......................... 21-47

Trip Computer....................... 21-22

Tracks....................................23-24

Waypoints .................................. 25

Creating Waypoints ............... 26-28

Editing Waypoints ...................... 29

Points of Interest......................... 30

Cities .......................................... 30

Routes ...................................31-34

Proximity.................................... 35

Goto Navigation ....................36-37

Celestial.................................38-40

MapSource Info .......................... 41

Setup Menu- General Tab ...... 42-43

Setup Menu-Time Tab ................ 43

Setup Menu-Units Tab................ 44

Setup Menu-Location Tab......44-45

Setup Menu-Alarms Tab ............. 46

Setup Menu-Interface Tab........... 47

Appendices.................................48-65

Appendix A: Specifi cations............... 48

Appendix B: Wiring & Interfacing.... 49

Appendix C: Time Offsets ................ 50

Appendix D: Map Datums...........51-52

Appendix E: Navigation Terms .... 53-54

Appendix F: Messages ................. 55-56

Appendix G: Loran TD................57-58

Appendix H: Accessories .................. 59

Appendix
Appendix

I: Index ...................... 60-64

J: Warranty ..................... 65

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Table of Contents

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Introduction

“How To” Index

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The list to the right is provided to help you quickly fi nd
some of the more important procedures you will use on
your new GPS 72.

TO DO THIS:.................................................................................. SEE PAGE(S):

Initialize the GPS receiver ............................................................................................... 7

Learn About the Map page .......................................................................................12-17

Zoom in or out on the Map page ................................................................................... 12

Reconfi gure the Map page display ............................................................................12-17

Lear about the Pointer Page........................................................................................... 18

Learn about the Highway Page ................................................................................. 19-21

Setup and reset the Trip Computer................................................................................ 22

Clear the Track Log ....................................................................................................... 23

Learn about waypoints .................................................................................................. 25

Create Waypoints .....................................................................................................26-28

Edit Waypoints.............................................................................................................. 41

Points of Interest ...........................................................................................................30

Create a route................................................................................................................31

Learn about the GOTO key ........................................................................................... 36

View celestial information ........................................................................................38-40

Change the displayed time (zone) ................................................................................. 43

Change units of measure (statute, nautical, metric) .......................................................44

Set Alarms ..................................................................................................................... 46

View a unit message .................................................................................................55-56

Setup Loran TD........................................................................................................57-58

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Initializing the GPS Receiver

Before the GPS 72 can be used for navigation, the GPS receiver must be initialized. The
GPS receiver should only need to be initialized the fi rst time the unit is used, or if it has
been stored several months.

The GPS 72 stores orbital data for each satellite in an Almanac. The orbital data is

Initializing the GPS Receiver

supplied in the satellite signals. Each time the unit is used, the Almanac is updated. This
is how the GPS 72 knows which satellites to search for. If you do not use your GPS for
several months, or move the unit several hundred miles between uses, the Almanac can
become “cold”, that is to say that the orbital information is no longer valid. If the Almanac
is “cold”, your unit may have trouble locking on to satellite signals. If the unit is unable to
receive enough satellite signals to determine its location, it will display an options menu.

Introduction

Reference

Initializing the GPS Receiver:

1. With fresh batteries installed, take the unit outside where a clear 360° view of the sky
can be obtained.

2. Turn the unit on and hold it in front of you with the top of the unit tilted upward. Follow
the screen prompts, pressing PAG E to display the GPS Information Page.

3. The initialization process is automatic. It should take the GPS 72 no longer than fi ve
minutes to acquire enough satellite signals to become operational. When the unit
is able to navigate, it will display either 2D GPS Location or 3D GPS Location in the
Receiver Status Field.

Ready to Navigate

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Initialization Options

Introduction

Reference

Initializing the GPS Receiver

Initialization Options

If the GPS 72 is unable to determine its location, an options menu will be displayed.
Depending on the situation, select an option to help the unit acquire satellites. To select an
option, place the highlight over the option then press ENTER.

Start Simulator —

unable to locate satellites. When you select ‘Simulator’, the GPS receiver is turned off

saving battery power.

New Location —

you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals select ‘New Location’.

When you select ‘New Location’, another menu will be displayed. This menu contains

the options ‘Automatic’ or ‘Use Map’. If you select ‘Automatic’ the unit will switch to

the AutoLocate mode and begin searching for satellites. If you select ‘Use Map’ you can

use the Pointer on the Map Page to select your approximate location and the unit will

continue to acquire satellites normally. ‘Automatic’ may take longer to acquire satellites.

Stored w/o Batteries —

the GPS may be incorrect. To check the date, highlight ‘Stored w/o Batteries’ and verify

the date displayed. If the date is incorrect, select ‘Stored w/o Batteries’ to search for

satellites.

Continue Acquiring —

are being temporarily blocked.

The Simulator can be used when you are indoors and the GPS is

If you have moved the unit to another state, province, or country, and

If you have stored the unit without batteries the date stored in

Select this option if you are in an area where the satellite signals

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GPS Information Page

The GPS Information Page displays your speed, elevation, the estimated accuracy,
receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, the date, time and the GPS
receiver’s current location.

Speed, Elevation and Estimated Accuracy

When the GPS is receiving at least three satellite signals, it will provide you with the
current GPS Speed and the estimated Accuracy of the GPS Location. The GPS must be
receiving at least four satellite signals to report the Elevation.

Current GPS Receiver Status

The current status of the GPS receiver will always be displayed.

Autolocate —

Acquiring Satellites —

The receiver will remain in this mode until it has acquired at least 3 satellite signals.

2D GPS Location —

a 2D GPS Location is achieved, the GPS will display your current position but is inca-

pable of providing an altitude reading.

3D GPS Location —

Forces the receiver to search for each satellite individually.

The receiver will be in this mode when the unit is turned on.

Indicates that the receiver is only using three satellite signals. When

Indicates the receiver is currently using at least four satellite signals

Receiver
Status

Satellite
Location

and is capable of providing your current position and altitude.

2D Differential Location —

Indicates the receiver is using DGPS or WAAS differential

Date

data on three satellites. A “D” will be displayed in or above the indicator bar for each

differentially corrected satellite.

3D Differential Location —

Indicates the receiver is using DGPS or WAAS differential
data on at least four satellites. A “D” will be displayed in or above the indicator bar for
each differentially corrected satellite.

Lost Satellite Reception —
Simulating GPS

— Indicates the GPS 72 is running in Simulator Mode and the GPS

Indicates that the GPS receiver has lost satellite reception.

receiver is turned off. It is important to remember when you are using the Simulator,
the GPS 72 can not be used for actual navigation.

Introduction

Reference

GPS Information Page

Data Fields

GPS Information Page

Satellite
Signal
Strength

Time

Location

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Satellite Location

Introduction

Reference

GPS Information Page

Satellite Sky View

The location of each available satellite is displayed over two location rings. The outer
ring represents the horizon, the inner ring represents 45° above the horizon and the center
represents directly overhead. When the unit is using a satellite for navigation, the satellite
number will become highlighted on the location rings. The unit can be set to display satel­lite location with North, or your current track toward the top of the display.

Satellite Strength Indicator Bars

The Satellite Strength Indicator Bars show the strength of the signal being received, and
the status of the signal. The bars will be either shaded with a light grey, or fi lled with solid
black. If the bar is grey, it means that the GPS is receiving a signal from the satellite and is
in the process of storing orbital data provided in the GPS signal. When the bar turns solid
black, the GPS is using the satellite signal for navigation. A “D” in or above the bar means
that differential corrections are being applied to that satellite.

Date, Time and Current Location

The GPS gets date and time information from the satellites. The satellites are equipped
with an atomic clock that is very accurate. Since the GPS clock is derived from timing
information sent from the satellite, the GPS clock is also very accurate.

When the GPS receiver has achieved a 2D or 3D GPS Location, the current location will
be displayed in the selected Location Format. If you wish to see the current location in the
default (hddd° mm.mmm) format, press the ROCKER up or down to toggle between the
active and default format.

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GPS Information Page Options Menu

To activate the Options Menu, from the GPS Information Page press the MENU Key.

To select an option, highlight the desired selection then press ENTER.

Start/Stop Simulator —

Track Up/North Up —

toward the top of the display or your current track toward the top of the display.

New Elevation —

2D GPS Location, entering a known elevation can increase the GPS accuracy.

New Location —

you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals select ‘New Location’.

When you select ‘New Location’, an options menu will be displayed. This menu
contains the options ‘Automatic’ or ‘Use Map’. If you select ‘Automatic’, the unit will
switch to AutoLocate and begin searching for satellites. This method can take up to fi ve
minutes for the unit to begin navigation.

If you select ‘Use Map’, you can use the Pointer on the Map Page to select your
approximate location and the unit will continue to acquire satellites normally using the
almanac for satellite reference. Using this method, the unit does not need to reinitialize
and should receive satellite signals quickly.

If the unit is in the ‘Simulator’ mode, the ‘Use Map’ feature will allow you to move the
simulated current location.

This option is used to Start or Stop the Simulator.

This option determines if the satellites are displayed with North

This option can be used to enter a different elevation. If the GPS has a

If you have moved the unit to another state, province, or country, and

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GPS Information Page

GPS Information Page Options

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Map Page

User Selectable Data Fields

Zoom Scale

Map Page

The GPS 72 comes with a factory-loaded marine point database that includes marine
navaids and major cities. This can be replaced with marine navaids, cities, and points of
interest using GARMIN MapSource products.

Changing the Zoom Scale

You can change the Zoom Scale on the Map Page allowing you to view a smaller area
in greater detail or a larger area with less detail. As referred to in this manual, when you
decrease the Zoom Scale you will view a smaller area with greater detail. The current
Zoom Scale setting is displayed in the lower left corner of the Map Page. If ‘Overzoom’ is
displayed under the scale, no further map information is available.

To change the Zoom Scale:

1. Press the IN Key to decrease the Zoom Scale.

2. Press the OUT Key to increase the Zoom Scale.

Map Page Options

To access the Map Page Options, with the Map Page displayed, press the MENU Key.
To select an option from the Menu, highlight the desired selection then press ENTER.

Full Screen Map —

This option hides the data fi elds and expands the map to include the
entire display. When ‘Full Screen Map’ is selected the option will change to ‘Show Data
Fields’.

Measure Distance —

This option will allow you to measure the distance between two
points. As you move the Map Pointer, the Distance, Bearing and Location of the
Pointer are displayed at the top of the map. To measure the distance between to map
points, press ENTER to set a reference, then move the Map Pointer to the other loca­tion. The Bearing, and Distance are displayed below the data fi elds.

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Setup Page Layout —

and the size of text used in the fi elds. You have the option of displaying Small (1 Row),
Small (2 Rows), Small (3 Rows), Large (1 Row), or Large (2 Rows). To select an option,
highlight the desired selection then press ENTER. The new confi guration will be
displayed on the map.

Change Data Fields —

displayed in the data fi elds. To change a data type, place the highlight over the desired
data fi eld, then press ENTER. Using the ROCKER, scroll through the available selec­tions. With the data type highlighted, press ENTER to accept the selection.

Setup Map —

arranged on a tab menu making it easy to locate the different setup items.

The ‘Map’, ‘Waypoint’, ‘Point’, and ‘Line’ Tabs have setting for ‘Text’, ‘Zoom’ or both.
Please read the description of these settings to understand how they affect the display
characteristics of the options on the Map Page.

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Text Setting —

displaying a name or label for an item on the Map Page. There are four options for the
‘Text’ setting: Off, Small, Med, and Large. If you select ‘Off’, the item will be displayed
on the map without a name or label. If you select ‘Small’, ‘Med’ or ‘Large’, the name,
the item will be displayed with a name or label in the text size selected.

This option allows you to select the number of data fi elds rows

This option allow you to select the type of data that you want

This option contains the Map Page Setup features. The features are

The ‘Text’ setting allows you to determine the size of text used when

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Map Page Options

Map Page Options

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Map Page Options

Setup Map — ‘General’ Tab

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Zoom Setting —

This setting determines when items will be displayed on the map.
You have the option of selecting ‘Off’, ‘Auto’ or a ‘Zoom’ Scale that coincides with the
Zoom Scales for the map.

If you select ‘Off’, the items for that option will not be displayed on the Map Page. If
you select ‘Auto’, the GPS 72 will automatically determine the zoom level at which to
display the selected items. If you select a scale setting, the items will be displayed on
the map only when the Map Zoom Scale is at or less than the selected scale .

As an example, if you select 500 ft as ‘Zoom’ Scale setting, the selected items will only
be displayed when the Map Zoom Scale is at 500 ft or less.

Setup Map — ‘General’ Tab

The ‘General’ Tab contains the settings for Detail, Orientation and Auto Zoom. Below is
a description of each feature. To change a setting, highlight the appropriate fi eld then
press ENTER. Make your selection, then press ENTER to accept the new selection.

Detail —

Settings: Most, More, Normal, Less, and Least. The Detail settings allow you
to control the amount of map data displayed on the unit. If you select a setting with
high detail, the screen redraw times will be slower.

Orientation —

Settings: North Up, Track Up, and Course Up. This option allows you
to determine how the map is displayed. If ‘North Up’ is selected, North will always
be at the top of the display. If ‘Track Up’ is selected, your current track will always
be toward the top of the display. If ‘Course Up’ is selected, the active course line will
always be toward the top of the display. If you have ‘Course Up’ selected and do not
have an active course, your current track will be toward the top of the display.

Auto Zoom —

This option allows you to have the map automatically zoom in on a

waypoint as you approach it.

Setup Map — ‘Map’ Tab

The ‘Map’ Tab contains settings for the Basemap, MapSource, Lat Lon
Grids, and Grid Labels. To change a setting, highlight the appropriate fi eld then press
ENTER. Make your new selection then press ENTER to accept the selection.

MapSource —

This option allows you to turn map data displayed on the map ‘On’ or
‘Off’. This setting controls factory-loaded data as well as any MapSource data that may
be loaded in the unit.

Lat Lon Grid —

Lat Lon Grids will be displayed in smaller increments as the Zoom Level
on the Map Page is decreased. The ‘Zoom’ setting for this option determines when the
grids will begin displaying on the Map Page.

If you select ‘Auto’, and have the MapSource options set to ‘ON’, the unit will not
display a Lat Lon Grid.

Grid Labels —

This option allows you to display the coordinates on the grid.

You must have the ‘Lat Lon Grid’ displayed for ‘Grid Labels’ to be displayed. If you
select ‘Auto’, and have the MapSource options set to ‘ON’, the unit will not display Grid
Labels.

Setup Map — ‘Waypoint’ Tab

The ‘Waypoint Tab contains the Waypoints, and Active Route Waypoint option settings.
Each of the options has a ‘Text’ and ‘Zoom’ setting. To change a setting, highlight the
appropriate fi eld then press ENTER. Make your new selection, then press ENTER to
accept the selection.

Waypoints —

This option sets the display parameters for all waypoints.

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Map Page Options

Setup Map — ‘Map’ Tab

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Map Page Options

Setup Map — ‘Waypoint’ Tab

Setup Map — ‘Point’ Tab

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Active Route Waypoint —

This option sets the display parameters for waypoints that are
in an Active Route. As an example, if you have selected ‘Small’ as the text option for all
waypoints, but selected ‘Large’ as the setting for Active Route Waypoints, the waypoints
included in an Active Route will be displayed with large text on the Map Page.

Setup Map — ‘Point’ Tab

The ‘Point’ Tab contains the Navaids, Points of Interest, Geo and Exit option settings.
Each of the options has a ‘Text’ and ‘Zoom’ setting. To change a setting, highlight the
appropriate fi eld then press ENTER. Make your new selection, then press ENTER to
accept the selection.

Navaids —

are items displayed on the Map that aid navigation. Navaids can be land-

marks, milemarkers, hazards, light houses, buoys, etc.

Points of Interest —

include general business listings such as restaurants, hotels, gas
stations, etc. Points of Interest are only available if MapSource data has been loaded in
the unit.

Geo —

include points such as schools, cemeteries, churches, towers, glaciers, parks, etc.

Geo data is only available if MapSource data has been loaded in the unit.

Exit —

information about exits that exist in MapSource data.

Setup Map — ‘Line’ Tab

The ‘Line’ Tab contains the ‘Zoom’ scale settings for Track Log, Saved Tracks, Active
Route, and an ‘Off/On setting for the Bearing Line. To change a setting, highlight the
appropriate fi eld then press ENTER. Make your new selection, then press ENTER to
accept the selection.

Track Log —

the Track Log is the bread crumb trail that is left behind as your position

changes on the Map Page.

Saved Tracks —

Course Line —

Bearing Line —

are Track Logs that have been saved in the units memory.

controls the display of the Route Line and Go To Line.

The Bearing Line will show the bearing from your current location to

the active waypoint. This can be used to steer the shortest path to your waypoint.

Setup Map — ‘City’ Tab

The ‘City’ Tab contains the ‘Text’ and ‘Zoom’ settings for Large City, Medium City, Small
City and Small Towns. To change a setting, highlight the fi eld then press ENTER.
Make your selection, then press ENTER to accept.

The City settings are used to de-clutter the map. If ‘Auto’ is the selected ‘Zoom’ set­ting, the Large and Medium cities will be displayed at a higher Map Zoom Scale setting.

Setup Map — ‘Other’ Tab

The ‘Other’ Tab contains the ‘Text’ and ‘Zoom’ settings for Railroad and an On/Off
setting for the Accuracy Circle. To change a setting, highlight the appropriate fi eld then
press ENTER. Make your new selection, then press ENTER to accept the selection.

Accuracy Circle —

The Accuracy Circle is displayed around the current location on the

Map Page. The Accuracy Circle depicts the estimated accuracy of the location.

Heading Line —

If the Heading line is ‘On’, a line showing your current heading will be

projected on the map from the current location. The Heading line is a thin black line.

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Map Page Options

Setup Map — ‘Line’ Tab

Setup Map — ‘City’ Tab

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Pointer

Compass
Ring

Introduction

Reference

Pointer Page

User Data Fields

Pointer Page

Waypoint
Name

Vertical
Line

Pointer Page

The Pointer Page is best used for navigation when a straight line course can not be fol-

lowed. The Pointer Page has User Selectable Data Fields along the top, a Active Waypoint
Field, Compass Ring and a Pointer.

The Compass Ring is a graphic display of your current track. As you change direction,

the Compass Ring will rotate, aligning your track with the vertical line. As you change
direction, the Pointer will always point toward the active waypoint. When you are going
directly toward the active waypoint, the Pointer is aligned with the vertical line in the
Compass Ring. When you arrive at the waypoint, a message ‘Arriving at Destination’ will
be displayed. It is important to note that the Compass Ring does not act as a true compass.
You must be moving for the Compass Ring and Pointer to update and provide accurate
navigation.

Pointer Page Options

To access the Pointer Page Options, from the Pointer Page, press the MENU Key.

Setup Page Layout —

This option allows you to select the number of data fi eld rows and
the size of text used in the fi elds. You have the option of displaying None, Small (1
Row), Small (2 Rows), Small (3 Rows), Large (1 Row), or Large (2 Rows). To select an
option, highlight the desired selection then press ENTER. The new confi guration will
be displayed on the map. Press QUIT to exit the option.

Change Data Fields —

This option allow you to select the type of data that you want
displayed in the data fi elds. To change a data type, place the highlight over the desired
data fi eld, then press ENTER. Using the ROCKER, scroll through the available selec­tions. With the data type highlighted, press ENTER to accept the selection.

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Highway Page

The Highway Page is best used for navigation when a straight line course can be fol­lowed. The Highway Page has User Selectable Data Fields along the top, a Status Bar, and
the Highway Display.

The Highway Page shares many features with the Map Page. Any tracks, saved tracks
or waypoints that are within the display area will be shown, the Zoom Level can be
changed using the IN and OUT keys, and the triangle represents your current location.

To navigate using the Highway, just follow the road. If the Highway moves to the right,
turn right until the triangle is aligned with the White Line in the middle of the Highway,
and the Highway is pointed toward the top of the display. When you are approaching a
turn, the message “Approaching Turn” will be displayed. As you approach your destination,
the message “Arriving at Destination” will be displayed.

Highway Page Options

To access the Highway Page Options, with the Highway Page displayed press the

MENU Key. To select an option from the Menu, highlight the desired selection then press
ENTER.

Setup Page Layout —

data fi elds rows. You have the option of displaying: None, Small

(1 Row), Small (2 Rows), Small (3 Rows), Large (1 Row), or Large (2 Rows). To select

an option, highlight the desired selection then press ENTER. The new confi guration

will be displayed on the map.

Change Data Fields —

displayed in the data fi elds. To change a data type, place the highlight over the desired

data fi eld, then press ENTER. Using the ROCKER, scroll through the available selec-

tions. With the data type highlighted, press ENTER to accept the selection.

This option allows you to select the text size and the number of

This option allows you to select the type of data you want

Introduction

Reference

Highway Page

Highway Page

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