Garmin Geko 301 User Manual

Geko™ 301

Personal Navigator

owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide

®

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DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER

Are you familiar with the above phrase? Well, here is a new one: don’t judge GPS
performance merely by its size. Welcome to the world of the Geko 301, a small, compact
Global Positioning System (GPS) with capabilities that far outweigh its size. Soon, you and
your Geko 301 will be on new adventures together, and you’ll fi nd yourself wondering just
what the Geko 301 can do next. If knowledge is power, then the Geko 301 is a powerful
navigational tool right at your fi ngertips!

To get the most out of your new Geko 301, 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 operate your Geko 301. Let the adventure begin!

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Help us better support you by completing your on-line registration today!

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

on the home page. Your unit’s serial number is in the battery compartment.

Thanks for choosing the Garmin Geko 301. If you have any questions or comments
regarding the use of the Geko 301 you can visit our Web Site or contact our Customer
Service Department M-F, 8:00-5:00 CST (except holidays) at 1-800-800-1020.

Serial Number

Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located inside the battery com­partment of the unit) in case it is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original
sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual.

Serial Number:

Introduction

Product Registration

i

Introduction

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION............................................ i-x

Product Registration.....................................i

Table of Contents ........................................ii

FCC Compliance........................................iii

Warnings and Cautions .............................. iv

Limited Warranty ....................................... vi

Software License Agreement...................... vii

Maintenance.............................................viii

Installing Batteries ...................................... ix

Features and Buttons...................................x

MAIN PAGES ............................................... 1-2

Menu Navigation.........................................2

SATELLITE PAGE .......................................... 3-5

Normal Skyview..........................................4

Advanced Skyview ......................................5

MAP PAGE................................................... 7-9

Options .......................................................8

Using the Track Log ....................................9

NAVIGATION PAGE................................. 10-13

Options .................................................... 11

Data Field Options ................................... 12

Calibrate Electronic Compass................... 13

ELEVATION PAGE.................................... 14-18

Plot Over Time/Distance........................... 15

Zoom Ranges............................................ 15

Options .................................................... 16

View Points .............................................. 16

Reset ........................................................ 16

Calibrate Altimeter ................................... 17

Data Fields ............................................... 18

TRIP COMPUTER .................................... 19-20

Data Field Options ................................... 20

MENU PAGE ........................................... 21-33

Menu Navigation......................................21

Waypoints ................................................ 22

Mark Waypoint Page
Review Waypoint Page

Tracks....................................................... 26

Routes ...................................................... 29

Games ...................................................... 32

............................... 22

............................ 24

SETUP PAGE ........................................... 34-44

Time Page................................................. 34

Time Zone
Daylight Savings Time

Display..................................................... 36

Light Timeout
Contrast

Units ........................................................ 37

Position Format
Map Datums
Units of Measure

Interface ................................................... 39

Heading ................................................... 40

North Reference

System...................................................... 42

GPS Mode
Compass Setting
Altimeter Setting
Battery Setting
Languages
Owner Info

APPENDICES .......................................... 45-47

Appendix A: Specifi cations .....................45

Appendix B: Accessories .........................46

Appendix C: Wiring Diagram..................47

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INDEX .................................................... 48-53

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The Geko 301 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 more 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 of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

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

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

The Geko 301 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 operated this device under Part 15 regulations.

Introduction

FCC Compliance

iii

Introduction

Warnings and

Cautions

CAUTION: Use the Geko 301 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe opera­tion, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual—and thoroughly
practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, care­fully compare indications from the Geko 301 to all available navigation sources, including
the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve
any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

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

WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States
government, 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 Garmin GPS receiver is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any
NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

WARNING: For use in vehicles, it the sole responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to
operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all
times, and not become distracted by the Geko 301 to the exclusion of safe driving practices.
It is unsafe to operate the controls of the Geko 301 while you are driving. Failure by the
driver of a vehicle equipped with a Geko 301 to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle
and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident or collision
with property damage and personal injury.

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WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the
Geko 301 to secure the unit so that it will not interfere with the vehicle’s operating controls,
obstruct the driver’s view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the
event of an accident. Do not mount the Geko 301 over air bag panels or in the fi eld of air
bag deployment. Air bags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects in their path
toward the driver or passengers causing possible injury. Refer to air bag safety precautions
contained in the vehicle’s owner manual. Do not mount the Geko 301 in a place where the
driver or passengers are likely to impact it in an accident or collision. The mounting hard­ware provided by Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences
thereof.

WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice
is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions
or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at http://www.garmin.com/
prop65.

Introduction

Warnings and

Cautions

v

Introduction

LIMITED WARRANTY

This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin
will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for
parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident
or unauthorized alteration or repairs.

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING
FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY
SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

To obtain warranty service, call your local Garmin authorized dealer. Or call Garmin Customer Service at one of the numbers listed below for shipping
instructions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside
unit should be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for
warranty repairs.

Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online auction confi rmations are not accepted for
warranty verifi cation. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing
components from any package purchased through an online auction.

Garmin International, Inc.
1200 E. 151st Street
Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

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www.garmin.com

Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate
Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

of the package. The

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

BY USING THE GEKO 301, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CON­DITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ
THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.

Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the
“Software) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, owner­ship rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.

You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the
United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further
acknowledge that the structure, organization and code of the Software are valuable trade
secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret
of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse
engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software of any part thereof or create any
derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software
to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.

Introduction

Software License

Agreement

vii

Introduction

Maintenance

GPS CLEANING

The Geko 301 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user main­tenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent
solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic
components.

STORAGE

Storing alkaline batteries in the unit for long periods of time is not recommended. In
order to reduce the chance for battery leakage in the battery compartment, remove the bat­teries when storing the unit for more than six months.

Do not store the Geko 301 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may oc­cur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result. User information, such
as waypoints, routes, etc. will be retained in the unit’s memory without the need for external
power. It is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it
or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource).

WATER IMMERSION

The Geko 301 is waterproof to IEC Standard 529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1
meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After
submersion, be certain to remove the batteries and dry the compartments before reuse.

To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact Garmin Customer
Support in the U.S.A. at 800-800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44-1794-519944.

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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

The Geko 301 operates on two AAA batteries (not included), installed in the back of the
unit. To install the batteries, remove the battery cover by inserting a coin (quarter) in the
bottom slot. Twist the coin to lift the cover up and pull away. Insert the batteries, observ­ing proper polarity. Attach the battery cover by inserting the tab end into the back slot at
an angle, laying it fl at, and then pushing it forward until the clip catches. Alkaline batteries
should last as long as 9 hours. Rechargeable Alkaline, NiMH, NiCad or Lithium batteries
may be used, but cannot be charged while in the unit.

External power and data

connector (under rubber tab)

Battery

Compartment

Introduction

Installing Batteries

NOTE: If you intend to store your Geko 301 for an extended period of time,

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remove the batteries. Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for the
proper care and handling of the batteries.

Battery usage icon shows
an estimate of battery
life left. Four squares
with the battery outline
indicates a full battery.

Four squares alone
indicates the use of an
external power source.

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UP Button

DOWN Button

OK

Button

LCD Display

(with backlight)

x

Introduction

Features and

Buttons

POWER
Button

PA GE
Button
(Compass
On/Off)

Geko 301 Features:

• 500 alphanumeric waypoints with name selectable icons

• 20 reversible routes with up to 125 waypoints each

• 10,000 Track points

• 10 Saved Tracks with up to 500 points each

• PanTrack feature that allows you to view the bread crumbs (track points) dropped
during your hike or drive

• TracBack route feature which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to a start­ing position

• 5 interactive games based on your real-time position and controlled by your geo­graphical movement

• WAAS enabled for accuracy less than 3 meters, 95% typical

• Trip Computer page with 34 selectable fi elds

Geko 301 Buttons:

The POWER Button:

• Press and hold to turn the unit on and off

• Press and release (with the unit on) to turn the backlight on and off

The PAGE Button:

• Press to switch between the Main Pages • Press and hold to turn Compass

• Press to ‘undo’ for the most recent action on or off
The OK Button:

• Press to confi rm data entry or menu selection

• Press and hold to Mark your current position and access the Mark Waypoint Page

The UP/DOWN Buttons:

• Press to highlight options on pages and menus

• Press to adjust display contrast on the Satellite Page

• Press to Zoom out (UP) and Zoom in (DOWN) on the Map Page

• Press to cycle through the data fi elds on the Navigation Page

MAIN PAGES

All of the information needed to operate the Geko 301 is found on six main ‘pages’ (or
display screens). These pages are the Satellite, Map, Navigation, Elevation, Trip Computer,
and Menu. Press the PAGE Button to cycle through the six pages.

Main Pages

Down to the

Basics

Satellite

Elevation

Map

Trip Computer

Navigation

Main Menu

1

Main Pages

Geko 301

Menu Diagram

MENU NAVIGATION

Your Geko 301 allows you to navigate through menus quickly and effi ciently using
a combination of the PAGE button, OK button, and the UP and DOWN buttons. The
diagram gives you a quick glance of all available options. To read more about a particular
menu option, turn to the page number indicated to the right in parentheses.

Satellite Page (p. 3)

1. Display Setup (4)

2. Advanced Skyview (5)

2-A: Display Setup (4)

2-B: Orient Sky Northward/Ahead (6)

2-C: Normal Skyview (6)

2-D: About Geko (6)

3. About Geko (6)

Map Page (p. 7)

1. Pan Track Log (8)

2. Clear Track Log (9)

3. Measure Distance (8)

4. Map Setup (8)

4-A: Orient Map (8)

4-B: Auto Zoom (8)

4-C: Waypoints (8)

4-D: Goto Line (8)

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Satellite Options

Map Options

Navigation Page (p.10)

1. Sight ‘N Go (11)

2. Calibrate the compass (13)

Elevation Page (p.14)

1. Plot Over Time/Distance (15)

2. Zoom Time/Distance (16)

3. Zoom Elevation (16)

4. View Points (17)

5. Reset Max Elevation (17)

6. Reset Elev Data (17)

7. Calibrate Altimeter (17)

Trip Page (p. 19)

1. Change Fields (19)

2. List of Data Field Options (20)

Main Menu Page (p.21)

See page 21 for the Main Menu’s

list of options

Elevation Options

Trip Options

Normal Skyview

Advanced Skyview

Satellite Page

Status Message

Location Accuracy

(estimated)

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 displays the Geko 301 looking for and gathering all the necessary
information from satellites in order to give your location. There are two display options on
the Satellite Page, Normal Skyview and Advanced Skyview. Normal Skyview shows you (in
animation), the satellites, receiving satellite signals, the signal strength, and the Geko 301’s
estimated location accuracy.

To activate the Advanced Skyview page, press the OK Button on the Satellite Page, select
‘Advanced Skyview’ option and press the OK Button again. This page displays the actual
numbered satellites in orbit the Geko 301 is using, their proximity to your current position,
and their individual strengths. The outer circle of the display represents the horizon and
the center represents the sky directly overhead to help you determine the location of the
satellites.

When you see the “READY TO NAVIGATE” message, the Geko 301 has found your loca­tion and you are ready to go!

What is the

Satellite Page?

A “READY TO NAVIGATE”
message must display before
you can begin using your
Geko 301 to navigate.

NOTE: When you use the

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Geko 301 for the fi rst time,
allow time for it to track satel­lites by leaving the Geko 301
outside with a clear view of
the sky for 15-30 minutes.

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Satellite Page

Normal

Skyview

Normal Skyview

Options

The Options on the Satellite Page allow you to customize the page in several ways. All
options stem from the default Normal Skyview Page. Here are the available options and
descriptions:

NORMAL SKYVIEW OPTIONS:

• Display Setup

• Advanced Skyview

• About Geko

Display Setup:

When you select this option you can adjust the backlight timeout and the contrast of the
screen.

To adjust the backlight timeout setting:

1. In Normal or Advanced Skyview, press the OK Button to access the ‘OPTIONS’ menu.

2. With ‘DISPLAY SETUP’ highlighted, press the OK Button.

3. With ‘LIGHT TIMEOUT’ fi eld highlighted, press the OK Button.

4. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the length of time and then press the OK
Button to return to the ‘LIGHT TIMEOUT’ fi eld.

5. Press the PAGE Button to exit.

4

Light Timeout

Highlighted

Light Timeout

Options

To adjust the contrast from the Satellite Page:

1. In Normal or Advanced Skyview, press the OK Button to access the ‘OPTIONS’ menu.

2. With ‘DISPLAY SETUP’ highlighted, press the OK Button.

3. Press the DOWN Button to highlight the Contrast slider bar. Press the OK Button.

4. Press the UP or DOWN Button to move the contrast slider. Continue to press UP
Button to make the screen darker, or press the DOWN Button to make the screen
lighter.

5. Press the OK Button to return to the Contrast Bar.

6. Press the PAGE Button to exit.

NOTE: A quick way to adjust

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ADVANCED SKYVIEW OPTIONS:

• Display Setup

the contrast is to press and
hold the UP or DOWN Button
while on the Satellite Page.

• Orient Sky Northward/Sky Ahead

• Normal Skyview

• About Geko

Display Setup: See page 4 under Normal Skyview Options.
Orient Sky Northward or Orient Sky Ahead: You have the choice to view the

Advanced Skyview two ways, Northward and Ahead.

‘Orient Northward’, displays the satellite positions in a fi xed position. North is always

pointing up. (Satellite rings do not rotate)

‘Orient Ahead’, displays the satellite positions relative to where the Geko 301 is point-

ing. North, South, East, or West can be displayed at the top. (Satellite rings rotate)

Satellite Page

Advanced

Skyview

Advanced Skyview

Options

Contrast Bar

Highlighted

Contrast Bar

Selected

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Satellite Page

Advanced

Skyview

To select Orient Sky Northward/Ahead:

1. In Advanced Skyview, press the OK Button to access the ‘OPTIONS’ menu.

2. Press the DOWN Button, to highlight ‘ORIENT SKY NORTHWARD’ or ‘ORIENT SKY
AHEAD’.

3. Press the OK Button to select the fi eld.

4. Press the PAGE Button to exit.

Normal Skyview: Select this option to return to Normal Skyview.

About Geko: This option allows you to see what software version the Geko 301 is

currently using. Visit www.garmin.com for the latest software updates. (A PC-compatible
computer and Power/Data cable, not included, are required for transfer)

Orient Sky

Northward

About Geko

Orient Sky

Ahead

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Waypoint
Symbol

Path to
Destination

Map
Scale

Heading Indicator

Waypoint
Name

‘Trail’
(track log)

‘You’
(your location)

Map Page

What can I fi nd

on the Map?

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 you better visualize the ‘real world’, the Geko 301 automatically rotates the
map as you move, so that waypoints that are ahead of you are always displayed in front of
the animated fi gure. The Heading Indicator shows the direction you are heading.

To make sure you can see your entire route, you can change the map scale (from 50 feet
to 800 miles) by pressing the UP Button to view a larger area, and the DOWN Button for
viewing a smaller area (hold down buttons for a faster zoom).

When on the Map Page, the
UP and DOWN Buttons are
used to adjust the map scale
from 50 feet to 800 miles.

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Map Page

Options

Measure Distance

When you select ‘Orient Map

Northward’ the fi gure icon

is replaced by a ‘direction’

triangle. The tip of the triangle

tells you the general direction

in which you are moving.

Map Setup Options

The Options on the Map Page allow you to customize the page in several ways although

not all options are visible all the time. The following options are always available:

• Clear Track Log: Allows you to clear the track log and immediately start a new one.

• Measure Distance: Allows you to choose two waypoints (the default for one is your

current position) and your current estimated speed. The distance and estimated
time needed to reach that point is calculated automatically.

• Map Setup: Allows you to adjust the map settings including:
Orient Map (Ahead or Northward): When ‘AHEAD’ is selected, the top of the

map is oriented in the direction you are currently moving. When ‘NORTHWARD’
is selected, the map is always oriented to the North.

Auto Zoom (On or Off): When ‘AUTO ZOOM’ is turned on, the map automati­cally adjusts its scale to display your entire navigating route until you manually
change the zoom level. When it’s turned off, you must press the UP or DOWN
Button to select the appropriate map scale.

Waypoints (Show or Hide): Allows you to view the map with or without way­points.

Goto Line ( Bearing or Course): Determines whether the display pointer shows
your current bearing or the direction to the next waypoint. A
follows you as you move. A

Course Goto Line

is fi xed from your starting location.

Bearing Goto line

Options that do not display until you have a track log or are actively navigating include:

• Pan Track Log: Allows you to move the pointer to any point along the track and

then start a TRACBACK, a GOTO, MARK a waypoint, or ZOOM In or Out.

• Stop Navigation: ‘STOP NAVIGATION’ stops any active navigation (navigation

means there is a destination waypoint).

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USING THE TRACK LOG

The Geko 301 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 301 gets a location fi x.

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 following the track log that you left
behind, allowing you to return along a traveled path without marking any waypoints. For
the best results, clear the track log before you start traveling because when the track log is
full, the new track points will overwrite the oldest track points.

‘GOTO’ guides you from your current location to the waypoint selected while ‘MARK’
creates a waypoint on the selected track point. ‘ZOOM’ adjusts the level of viewable map
detail.

To clear the track log:

1. From the Map Page, press the OK Button to display the Map Page Options menu.

2. Press the DOWN Button to highlight ‘CLEAR TRACK LOG’ and press the OK Button.

3. At the message “DO YOU REALLY WANT TO CLEAR THE TRACK LOG?”, press the
DOWN Button to highlight ‘YES’ and press the OK Button to clear the track log and
return to the Map Page.

Selecting ‘PAN TRACK LOG’
from the Map Page options
allows you to move the
pointer to any point on the
track log and then create a
Waypoint or navigate to it.

To read more on Tracks and its features, turn to page 26.

Map Page

Options

PanTrack™ mode

‘CLEAR’ the track log before starting a new trip.

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