Garmin GPS III Plus Owner's Manual

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Garmin GPS III Plus Owner's Manual

“Plus” Features Addendum

January 1999

190-00162-02 Rev. A

Overview

Based on the very popular GPS III, your new GPS III Plus is packed with additional features and a few new operating characteristics. They’re all described in this handy “Plus” Features Addendum. However, if you’d like to receive a completely new GPS III Plus owner’s manual free of charge, simply complete and return the order form below. You may also contact us toll free at 1-800-800- 1020, or visit our website: www.garmin.com. Among the many new features we’ve added are:

Extended Battery Life — The GPS III Plus will operate up to 36 hours using the new Power Saver mode!

Backlighting/Contrast — Controls for display contrast and backlighting are easier to access.

MapSource Info — MapSource (available separately) is a new GARMIN product that allows you to download additional maps from the GARMIN MapSource CD to your GPS III Plus. If you’re planning a trip, now you can have detailed street maps right on your GPS receiver’s map display. The MapSource Info Page shows you which maps you currently have loaded and the amount of memory used.

Cities and Towns — New classifications for smaller towns and additional access to the built-in database of city/town locations. Exits — U.S. Interstate road exits are built-in—everything from rest areas and toll booths to plain, old common exits.

New Map Features — More control over map detail and street labels. Plus, an accuracy circle which depicts your current position accuracy right on the map.

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Battery Life

GPS III Plus battery life is improved in two ways: In normal operation, your batteries will now last up to 18 hours. A Power Saver option has also been added to extend battery life up to 36 hours.

To enable/disable Power Saver mode:

1.Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.

2.Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight “Setup” and press ENTER.

3.Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select the “System” tab.

4.Highlight the “Power Saver” field and press ENTER to display an options window.

5.Select “On” or “Off” and press ENTER.

Backlighting/Contrast

Backlighting and contrast adjustments are now accessible from any page by pressing the RED POWER KEY.

To adjust screen backlighting or contrast:

1.With the unit already on and operating, press the RED POWER KEY momentarily. A window will appear showing the current settings.

2.Press the LEFT or RIGHT side of the ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust the contrast level.

3.Press the UP or DOWN side of the ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust the backlighting level.

4.Press ENTER to save the new setting(s).

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