Garmin GPS V Personal Navigator, GPS V Owner's Manual And Reference Manual

GPS V

™

personal navigator

owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide

™

©2001 GARMIN Corporation

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September 2001 Part Number 190-00204-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS V. The GPS V offers true turn-by-turn
navigation through the use of its auto-routing feature. At the touch of a button, you
now have access to the shortest and fastest routes, turn directions, and estimated time
of arrival at your intended destination. Along the way, GPS V on-screen prompts alert
you to necessary turns, distance to upcoming turns, route deviation, and distance to
the fi nal destination.

The GPS V is compact and portable. The unit can be dash-mounted, and operates
on four AA batteries or on your vehicle’s battery using the included 12-volt power

BEFORE getting started with your new
GPS V, check to see that your GPS V package
includes the following items. If you are
missing any parts, please contact your dealer
immediately.

adapter. The GPS V can be easily viewed in any lighting condition, due to its high
resolution, four gray-level display and backlit display/keypad. The unit’s built-in
basemap provides detail for interstates, interstate exit data, highways, rivers and lakes
in the United States, Canada and Mexico (no exit data for Mexico), plus major
thoroughfares in metropolitan areas. With the press of a button, the built-in basemap
will provide turn-by-turn guidance to a destination via interstates and highways. With
downloaded maps from the MapSource™ City Select CD-ROM, your GPS V provides
turn-by-turn guidance down to the residential street-level detail.

About This Manual

Make sure you take the time to read the Quick Start Guide fi rst to get acquainted

Standard Package:

• GPS V Unit with Detachable Antenna

• This GPS V Owner’s Manual

• GPS V Quick Start Guide

• Automotive Mount with Instructions

• Wrist Strap

• Velcro Mount

• PC Interface Cable

• 12-volt Adapter Cable

• MapSource City Select CD-ROM

• MapSource User’s Manual

• Single Coverage Region Unlock

with the basic features of the GPS V. After you have read the Quick Start Guide,
you may wish to read through this owner’s manual for more details on the GPS V’s
operating features. As you become more familiar with your GPS V, use this manual
as a reference—starting with the index to fi nd which pages contain information for
a specifi c topic.

Introduction

Welcome /

Packing List

Certifi cate

i

Introduction

Warnings and Cautions

Do Not Mount
Where Driver’s

Field of Vision is

Blocked

Do Not Mount in

Front of Airbag

Panels

ii

Do Not Place

Unsecured on the

Vehicle Dash

Do Not Mount in Front

of an Airbag Field of

Deployment

WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of
the GPS V to place and secure the GPS unit so that it will not interfere with the vehicle
operating controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver’s view of driving conditions,
or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the
GPS V over airbag panels or in the fi eld of airbag deployment. Airbags expand with a
rapid force that can propel objects in their path towards the vehicle driver or passengers
causing possible injury. Refer to airbag safety precautions contained in the vehicle
owner’s manual. Do not mount the GPS V 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: When used in vehicles, it is 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 GPS V to the exclusion of
safe driving practices. It is unsafe to operate the controls of the GPS V while you are
driving. Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a GPS V 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.

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 that could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS
equipment. Although the GPS V is a precision NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID
can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRU-
DENTLY. 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. THIS PROD­UCT SHOULD NOT BE USED TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY FOR AIR-

CRAFT NAVIGATION.

Map Data

One of the goals of GARMIN is to provide customers with the most complete and
accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination
of governmental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product
literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources
contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. This is particularly true outside
the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is often not available or
prohibitively expensive.

Due to map accuracy issues, during your travels it is advisable to visually check
your general surroundings and compare them to the on-screen map data. Making such
comparisons on a routine basis will help ensure that you are heading to or arriving at
the intended destination.

Introduction

General Information

The GPS V uses the Global Positioning
System (GPS) in order to fi nd your precise
location. GPS consists of a constellation of 24
(or more) satellites, circling the earth twice
a day, at an approximate altitude of 12,000
miles. The satellites transmit very low power
radio signals containing position and time
information, allowing anyone with a GPS
receiver to determine their location on
the earth within 100 meters. For more
detailed information regarding GPS, we
have prepared a booklet called “GPS
Guide for Beginners” which is available
to you from our web site at:
www.garmin.com.

iii

Introduction

Software License

Agreement

Software License Agreement

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

GARMIN Corporation (“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 or
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.

iv

FCC Compliance

The GPS V complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital
devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE (“home or offi ce” interference requirements 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 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning this device off and
on, the user is encouraged to try and 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.

Introduction

FCC Compliance

The GPS V 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.

v

Introduction

Limited Warranty

Help us better support you by completing
our on-line registration today! Registration
ensures you will be notifi ed of product
updates, new products and provides lost or
stolen unit tracking. Have the serial number
of your GPS V handy and connect to our web­site (www.garmin.com). Look for the Prod­uct Registration link on the home page.

vi

Limited Warranty

GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and
manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. 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. The customer is, however,
responsible for any transportation costs. 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 EXPRESSED 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.

To obtain warranty service, contact your GARMIN dealer or call the GARMIN
Customer Service department (913-397-8200) for a returned merchandise tracking
number. The unit should be securely packaged with the tracking number clearly
marked on the outside of the package and sent freight prepaid and insured to a
GARMIN warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the
proof of purchase for warranty repairs. 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.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Safety Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

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

Table Of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Keypad Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Features/Data Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Turning the GPS V On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Adjusting Screen Contrast and Backlighting . . .6

Unit Pages at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Satellite Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Receiver Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Satellite Status Page Options . . . . . . . . . . .10

The Map Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Zooming, Panning, and Pointing . . . . . . .13

Navigation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Map Page Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Introduction

Table of Contents

Trip Information Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Trip Information Page Options . . . . . . . . .23

Using the Find Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Finding a Waypoint by Name . . . . . . . . . .26

Finding a City by Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Finding a Point of Interest by Name . . . . .26

Finding a Nearby Waypoint . . . . . . . . . . .28

Finding a Nearby City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Finding a Nearby Point of Interest . . . . . . 28

Finding an Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Finding an Address or Intersection . . . . . . 31

Recently Found Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Goto or Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Automatic Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Manual Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Navigating Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Deleting Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Editing Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Current Route Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Current Route Page Options . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Next Turn Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Direction Finder Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Direction Finder Page Options . . . . . . . . .46

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Introduction

Table of Contents

Marking Your Location as a Waypoint . . . . . . 48

Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Time Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Guidance Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Routing Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Units Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Timers Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Location Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Alarms Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Interface Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Sun & Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Hunt & Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Gas Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Appendix A: Wiring and Interfacing . . . . . . . . 69

Appendix B: Maintenance and Accessories . . . 70

Appendix C: Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Appendix D: Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Appendix E: Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

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FI

ND

GPS V Description

Reference

Unit Description

Antenna

Rotate upright for best

satellite reception

FIND

LANDSCAPE ORIENTATION

Keypad with Backlighting

See page 2 for Key

descriptions

LCD Display
4-gray level LCD with
Backlighting

Rocker Keypad

Power/Backlight
Key

Left Side / Bottom

Insert AA Batteries

Power/Data

Connector
(back side)

PORTRAIT ORIENTATION

1

Reference

Keypad Usage

POWER (Red Bulb Symbol)- Turns the unit on and off. A momentary press while the

power is on displays the backlight/contrast adjustment window. Press and hold to turn
the GPS V off.

PAGE- Switches between the main pages and returns the display from an option window

back to a main page. Press and hold to switch between landscape (horizontal) and
portrait (vertical) screen orientations.

QUIT- Returns the display to a previous page. When entering data, restores the previous

value (cancels data entry).

ENTER/MARK- Confi rms a selected menu option. When entering data, it allows you to

FI

N

D

initiate entry, and then to accept the selected value(s). It also marks the location of
the panning arrow on the Map Page. Press and hold to capture your present position
and save it as a waypoint.

ROCKER KEYPAD- Selects menu options and enters data. Also controls movement of

cursor on the Map Page.

Zoom OUT- Adjusts the map scale to show a larger area with less detail.

Zoom IN- Adjusts the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail.

FIND- Searches the database for Cities, Interstate Exits, Waypoints, and Recently Found

places. If MapSource City Select data is loaded, it also searches for Points of Interest,
Addresses, or Intersections. Allows the listed items to be viewed on a map or selected
as a destination.

MENU- Displays a menu of available options for the current page. Press twice to display

the Main Menu.

2

Features/Data Entry

The following features and data entry procedures are referred to throughout this

manual.

CURSOR- A highlighted area on the screen which can be moved up/down/left/right
with the ROCKER KEYPAD to select individual fi elds on the display. Moving the
cursor to a given location allows you to begin data entry or scroll through a list.

FIELD- The location on a page where a group of characters or an option is entered
and displayed. The cursor is placed on a fi eld (using the ROCKER KEYPAD) to begin

data entry or select options.

To enter data in a data fi eld:

1. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the desired data fi eld. Press ENTER to

begin data entry.

2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select the desired character and press ENTER.

3. Repeat step 2 until the desired data has been entered.

4. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select ‘OK’ and press ENTER.

ON-SCREEN BUTTON- Similar to “Field”. Place the cursor on a button and press
ENTER to select the action corresponding to that button. An example of an on-screen

button is the ‘Goto’ button appearing at the bottom of the Waypoint Page.

SCROLL BAR- When viewing a list of items too long to display on a single page, a
scroll bar will appear along the right-hand side of the list. The position of the scroll bar
indicates which portion of the list is currently being displayed. The height of the scroll
bar indicates the number of items in the list. To scroll through a list of items, use the
UP/DOWN portion of the ROCKER KEYPAD.

Reference

Features/Data Entry

An example of an on-screen “button”—the
‘Goto’ button on the Waypoint Page.

An example of data entry with ‘OK’ selected.
Use the ‘OK’ selection to complete data entry.

3

Reference

Battery Installation

NOTE: When replacing batteries, use only
new or fully recharged batteries. Do NOT
mix Alkaline, NiCad, NiMH and Lithium
batteries.

Remove the batteries from the GPS V if you
do not plan to use it for several months.
Stored batteries will eventually discharge
and leak, causing damage to your unit.

Follow the battery manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for proper care and disposal of used
batteries.

During typical use, battery life will be up
to 25 hours. Use of backlighting will reduce
battery life.

Selecting the “Battery Saver” mode or the
“Use Indoors” option will increase battery
life.

The battery icon on the Main Menu depicts
battery level (shaded portion).

4

DEFAULT- A system-selected format, built into the operating software or the unit’s
memory, that will be followed unless the user chooses a different setting. For example,
the default setting for speed readings is ‘miles per hour’, but can be changed to
‘kilometers per hour’. Once a setting is changed, the new setting is retained until
another change is made or a ‘Restore Original Settings’ menu option is selected.

Installing the Batteries

The GPS V operates on four AA batteries (not included), which are installed
from the left side (when viewed horizontally) of the unit. Alkaline batteries are recom­mended, but you may use NiCad, NiMH or Lithium batteries as well. Alkaline batteries
will last up to 25 hours in your GPS V. NiCad batteries will typically provide shorter
battery life and Lithium batteries will provide longer battery life, particularly in colder
conditions. Stored data, such as waypoints or unit settings, are not lost when changing
batteries.

To install batteries:

1. Remove the battery cover on the left side of
the unit (when viewed horizontally) by turn­ing the metal D-ring 1/4 turn counterclock­wise.

2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper
polarity as marked on the battery cover and
shown in the illustration at right.

3. Reinstall the battery cover by turning the
D-ring 1/4 turn clockwise.

Turning the GPS V On (and Off)

Before turning the GPS V on, fi nd a suitable location for its use. If you are operating
the GPS V indoors, with the “Use Indoors” option, location is not critical. However,
during actual navigation use the GPS V should be outside—or on the dashboard of your
car—where the detachable antenna has a clear view of the sky. Rotate the antenna so it
is pointing upward, perpendicular to the ground.

To turn the GPS V on, press and hold the red power key.

The Welcome Page will appear while the unit conducts a self-test. Once testing is
complete, the Welcome Page is replaced by a MapSource Information Page. This page
lists any maps currently loading in the GPS V’s memory. The MapSource Information
Page appears briefl y and is replaced by a Warning Page, then the Satellite Status
Page. (You may press ENTER to move quickly past the MapSource Information and/or
Warning Pages.)

Once a suffi cient number of satellites have been located, “Ready to Navigate” will
appear at the top of the Satellite Status Page. If no keys have been pressed during the
power-up process, the GPS V will automatically sequence from the Satellite Status Page
to the Map Page and show your current position.

To turn the GPS V off, press and hold the red power key.

Reference

Turning On/Off

The Welcome Page. While this page is being
displayed, the GPS V is conducting a self­test.

The Warning Page. Press ENTER to
acknowledge this page.

5

Reference

Screen Contrast and

Backlighting

Backlight (bulb) icon on Main Menu as it
appears when backlighting is off.

Backlight (bulb) icon on Main Menu as it
appears when backlighting is on.

Adjusting Screen Contrast and Backlighting

If lighting conditions make it diffi cult to see the display screen, you can adjust the

contrast or turn on the backlight.

To adjust screen contrast and/or backlighting:

1. Press the red power key momentarily. A pop-up window appears for screen settings.

2. Use the Left/Right portion of the ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust screen contrast.

3. Use the Up/Down portion of the ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust backlighting.

4. Press ENTER or PA GE, to return to the previous screen. Or, press QUIT to cancel
the settings.

6

Unit Pages at a Glance

All of the information needed to operate the GPS V is found on ‘pages’ (i.e., display
screens). If no destination is selected, there are three main pages: Satellite Status, Map,
and Trip Information. Press the PAGE key to sequence through the pages in forward
order, or use the QUIT key to sequence through the pages in reverse order. The
Reference Section describes in detail what each page does and how they are confi gured.

Satellite Status Page

Map Page

Trip Information Page

If a destination is selected, the Current Route Page also appears in the main page
sequence (for a total or four main pages):

Satellite Status Page

Trip Information Page Current Route Page

Map Page

Reference

Main Page Sequence

Use the PAGE and QUIT keys, alternately,
to quickly switch between two adjacent main
pages.

When creating a route, you will be prompted
with route preference (faster time, shorter
distance or off road). If you select ‘Off Road’,
the Direction Finder Page will be added to the
main page sequence. The Direction Finder
Page always points to your destination. If the
bearing pointer points straight up, you are
heading to your destination.

7

Reference

Satellite Status Page

Subject Finder:

Signal Strength.................................. page 8

Lock-on Times................................. page 73

Receiver Status.................................. page 9

Track Up Orientation ...................... page 10

New Location ..................................page 11

The signal strength bars give you an indi­cation of what satellites are visible to the
receiver, whether or not they are being used
to calculate a position fi x, and the signal
quality.

The hollow bars indicate the GPS V has
found the satellite(s) and is collecting data
before the satellite(s) can be used for navi­gation. Solid bars indicate the satellite(s) is
ready to use.

Satellite Status Page

Sky View

Satellite Location
and number

Receiver Status

Satellite Number
and Signal Strength

The Satellite Status Page appears when the GPS V is fi rst turned on (after the
welcome screens and warning pages). This page is part of the main page sequence
and may be displayed at any time by pressing PAGE (repeatedly) until it appears. The
Satellite Status Page includes “sky view” and signal strength depictions, which show
you how well the GPS receiver is doing at any given moment.

The sky view depicts a bird’s-eye view showing where the GPS V is looking in the
sky for each satellite, by indicating direction (azimuth) and elevation (angle above the
horizon). The outer circle on the sky view represents the horizon, in all directions.
The inner circle represents a 45° elevation above the horizon. Individual satellites are
identifi ed by number, from 01 to 32.

The signal strength bars depict relative signal strength from each satellite being
received. The taller the bar, the stronger the signal. Individual satellites are identifi ed by
number and correspond to the same satellite number depicted on the sky view.

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Receiver Status

Receiver Status is indicated at the top of the Satellite Status Page, directly above the

sky view. The status will be shown as one of the following conditions:

Searching for Satellites—the GPS V is looking for any available satellites in view.

Locating Satellites—the GPS V is initializing and collecting new almanac data.

This process can take up to fi ve minutes, depending on the satellites currently in view.

Acquiring Satellites—the GPS V is collecting data from available satellites, but has

not collected enough data to calculate a position fi x.

2D GPS Location—at least three satellites have been locked onto and a 2-dimen-
sional position fi x (latitude and longitude) is being calculated. ‘2D Differential’ will
appear when you are receiving differential corrections in 2D mode.

3D GPS Location—at least four satellites have been locked onto, and your posi-
tion is now being calculated in latitude, longitude and altitude. ‘3D Differential’ will
appear when you are receiving differential corrections in 3D mode.

Lost Satellite Reception—the receiver is not tracking enough satellites for a 2D
or 3D fi x. This is likely due to obstruction of the antenna or limited coverage of
satellites overhead.

Not Usable—the receiver is unusable, possibly due to incorrect initialization or
abnormal satellite conditions. Turn the unit off and back on to reset the unit.

Simulating GPS Reception—the unit is in simulator mode and is not receiving
satellite information.

When ‘2D Navigation’ or ‘3D Navigation’ is displayed, the position accuracy appears
directly below the receiver status. Position accuracy is expressed in feet or meters and
refl ects an estimated error in your current latitude/longitude position reading.

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Satellite Status Page

‘Searching for Satellites’ may appear when
the GPS V is fi rst used. This indicates the
GPS V is looking for any available satellite,
then must update satellite almanac data.

‘Simulating GPS’ means the GPS V is NOT
looking for satellites. Use the simulator mode
to simulate operation when learning to use
the unit, or to save battery power when using
the GPS V to plan a trip or change unit
settings.

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Satellite Status Page

Satellite Status Page Options:

Use Indoors (or Use Outdoors)
Track Up (or North Up)
New Elevation
New Location

Select ‘Use Indoors’ to activate the built-in
simulator mode. Do NOT attempt to use the
GPS V for actual navigation while in simula­tor mode.

Satellite Status Page Options

Many features of the GPS V are menu driven. Each of the main pages has an options
menu, allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your preferences and/or
select special features which specifi cally relate to that page.

To display the Satellite Status Page Options, press MENU (with the

Satellite Status Page displayed).

The following Satellite Status Page options are available:

Use Indoors (or Use Outdoors)—allows you to activate the GPS V’s built-in
simulator mode and practice using the unit indoors. This shuts the GPS receiver off so
it is not looking for satellites and helps to conserve battery power. If ‘Use Indoors’ is
selected, ‘Use Outdoors’ will appear as an option instead.

To activate (deactivate) the simulator mode for indoor use:

1. With the Satellite Status Page Options displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to
highlight ‘Use Indoors’ (or ‘Use Outdoors’) and press ENTER.

Track Up (or North Up)—changes the sky view display from a ‘North Up’ orienta-
tion to align to the current direction of travel (track). If ‘Track Up’ is selected, ‘North
Up’ will appear as an option instead.

To change the sky view orientation:

1. With the Satellite Status Page Options displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to
highlight ‘Track Up’ (or ‘North Up’) and press ENTER.

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New Elevation—allows you to designate your approximate altitude in order to
better refi ne a 2D position. By default, 2D positioning will attempt to use the last
known altitude. If the altitude is off by several hundred feet (or more), manually enter­ing your approximate altitude will enable the receiver to more accurately determine
a position fi x.

To enter an elevation:

1. With the Satellite Status Page Options displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to
highlight ‘New Elevation’ and press ENTER.

2. Enter your approximate elevation using the ROCKER KEYPAD, and press ENTER.

New Location—allows you to designate your approximate position in order to
speed up satellite acquisition. This option is useful if you have relocated 500 or more
miles since the last time you used the GPS V, and ensures that the unit is looking for
the proper satellites.

To enter a new location:

1. With the Satellite Status Page Options displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to
highlight ‘New Location’ and press ENTER. A second pop-up window appears listing
two options: ‘Automatic’ and ‘Use Map’.

2. ‘Automatic’ forces the GPS V to search for any available satellite(s) to determine a
position. This process can take 3-5 minutes as the unit determines its new location.
Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select ‘Automatic’ and press ENTER.

3. ‘Use Map’ allows you to designate your approximate position directly from a
graphic map display. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to place the pointer arrow on
your approximate location and press ENTER. (You may wish to use the IN/OUT
zoom keys to adjust the level of detail displayed, as you determine your approximate

position.)

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Satellite Status Page

If you have moved several hundred miles or
more since you last used the GPS V, letting
the GPS V know your approximate location
will ensure that it is looking for the right
satellites and will speed up satellite acquisi­tion.

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Map Page

Subject Finder:

Changing Map Scale..................pages 12-13

Overzoom........................................ page 13

Panning the Map............................. page 13

Pointing to Map Features ................ page 13

Selecting Full Screen Map................ page 16

Confi guring Map Features............... page 17

North Up Map ................................ page 18

Use the IN and OUT zoom keys to change
the map scale. The map scale appears in the
lower left corner of the map.

The Map Page

North Direction

Your Current

Position

Map Scale

Time and Distance

to Next Turn or Next

Waypoint

Time and Distance

to Final Destination

The GPS V features a real-time moving map to illustrate your current position and
your intended route. The Map Page is one of the main operating pages of the GPS V and
you’ll likely use it more than any other page. It graphically shows the area around your
current location, and marks your route to a destination with a bold dark gray route line.
It tells you what direction to go or the direction you are traveling. It also tells you your
speed, the distance to the next turn, and the time and distance to the fi nal destination.
If the GPS V has not yet determined your current location, there is a fl ashing question
mark over the vehicle symbol and the status text displays, ‘Acquiring Satellites’.

The map display shows your present position and direction of movement using a
triangular vehicle symbol in the center of the map. The map display also shows the
map scale and geographic details such as lakes, rivers, highways, and towns. You can
use the IN and OUT keys to change the map scale to show more map area with
less detail, or less map area with more detail. Press and hold either key to zoom the
map scale rapidly. When zoomed in to very small map areas an ‘Accuracy Circle’ will
appear around the vehicle symbol. The accuracy circle graphically portrays the position
accuracy on the map.

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Zooming, Panning and Pointing

There are three main actions you can perform on the Map Page: zooming, panning
and pointing. The map display has map scales from 20 feet to 800 miles. The current
map scale is indicated on the bottom left corner of the map display.

To change the map scale:

1. Press the IN zoom key to see a smaller area with more detail.

2. Press the OUT zoom key to see a larger area with less detail.

When zoomed in to smaller map areas, ‘overzoom’ appears directly below the map
scale. This indicates the current scale exceeds the optimum resolution of available map
detail. Extra caution should be used in ‘overzoom’ since some detail, such as roads, are
drawn using widely spaced points and the actual layout of these details may differ from

The Map Page showing the panning arrow
and a highlighted map feature or point of
interest.

the map presentation. More detailed map features as well as information about those
features can be displayed using map data transferred from the MapSource City Select
CD-ROM. When using MapSource data, the word “MapSource” will appear below the
map scale whenever you zoom in to view map details.

Panning allows you to move the map in order to view areas beyond the current map
area. This provides a ‘look ahead’ capability which is particularly useful with smaller
map areas. To pan, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to move the map in any direction,
including diagonally.

As you begin to pan the map, a pointer appears. This map pointer will serve as a

The Information Page for the city highlighted
in the screen above.

target marker for the map. If you change the scale, the map is redrawn with the pointer
at the center. When the pointer is placed on an object, the name of that object will be
highlighted. (If the name wasn’t originally displayed, it will appear when the pointer is
placed on the object.) This feature applies to everything displayed on the map except

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Map Page

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Map Page

Select the on-screen ‘Goto’ button to navigate
to the selected city.

From the pop-up menu, use the ROCKER
KEYPAD to select your routing preference.

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route lines and track log data. When a waypoint name is highlighted, you can review
information about the waypoint, list waypoint options, or execute a ‘Route to It’ directly
from the Map Page.

To select an on-screen location with the panning pointer:

1. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to start the panning function. A panning pointer will
appear on the screen.

2. Continue using the ROCKER KEYPAD to place the pointer on the desired item.

3. To view information for the selected item, press ENTER.

4. To go to the location on the map, select ‘Goto’ on the information page for that
item and press ENTER. The Route Preference window appears. Select ‘Faster Time’,
‘Shorter Distance’, or ‘Off Road’, and press ENTER. The GPS V will route you to the
selected destination using turn-by-turn navigation.

5. If the pointer was placed on a waypoint, you can delete the waypoint by using the
ROCKER KEYPAD to select the on-screen ‘Delete’ button and pressing ENTER.

6. To exit the information pages, press QUIT.

The ‘Goto’ function can be used anywhere on the map. If nothing currently exists
at the map pointer position, a new waypoint will be created at the pointer’s location
before the Goto is started. You can also create a waypoint on the Map Page without
selecting it as a ‘Goto’ destination.

To create a new waypoint from the Map Page:

1. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to point to the desired location on the map and press
ENTER briefl y. A ‘New Waypoint Page’ will appear, with an auto-assigned name

(3-digit number) for the waypoint.

2. You can show the waypoint on the Map or Goto it. Select the desired option and
press ENTER.

Once you are fi nished with panning, you can quickly remove the panning arrow

and re-center the map on your present position by pressing the QUIT key.

Map Page Navigation Information

The following navigation information is displayed on the Map Page:

When not navigating (no destination selected)

• Moving direction - Cardinal letters indicate the direction you are traveling.

• Speed - Your rate of travel which can be displayed in miles per hour or
kilometers per hour.

• Time of Day - Current time.

• Approaching Street - The next street ahead, by name.

When navigating (a destination is selected)

• Driving Instructions - Given in text format.

• Distance To Next - The distance remaining to reach the next turn.

• Time to Next - The time remaining to reach the next turn.

• Distance to Final - The distance remaining to reach the fi nal destination.

• ETA at Final - The estimated arrival time at the fi nal destination.

You can confi gure the Map Page to display other information using the ‘Change

Fields’ option described on page 19.

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Map Page

Map Page when not navigating to a destina­tion.

Map Page when navigating to a destination.

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Map Page

Map Page Options:

Stop Navigation
Hide Guidance Text (or Show Guidance Text)
Setup Map
(with tabs for-—Map, Display, Line, Way­ point, City, Road, Point, Area and Topo)
Change Fields
Measure Distance
MapSource Info

The options menu on the Map Page is a
context-sensitive listing of settings which allow
you to customize the Map Page.

Map Page Options

Many features of the GPS V are menu driven. Like each of the main pages, the Map
Page has an options menu, allowing you to customize the page to your preferences
and/or select special features which specifi cally relate to the Map Page.

To display the Map Page Options, press MENU (with the Map Page

displayed).

The following Map Page options are available:

Stop Navigation—cancels navigation to the currently selected Goto destination.

To cancel navigation to the current Goto destination:

1. With the Map Page Options displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Stop
Navigation’ and press ENTER.

Hide Guidance Text (or Show Guidance Text)—removes the guidance informa-
tion from the top of the Map Page. This provides more “look ahead” area on the map.
If ‘Hide Guidance Text’ is selected, ‘Show Guidance Text’ will appear as an option
instead.

To remove (or display) text information at the top of the Map Page:

1. With the Map Page Options displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Hide
Guidance Text’ (or ‘Show Guidance Text’) and press ENTER.

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Setup Map—allows you to confi gure the map display to your preferences, includ-
ing map detail, map orientation, automatic zooming, and color mode. The map setup
options are organized under a series of “fi le tabs”, making individual selections easier
to locate and change. The following table lists the fi le tabs and settings available under
each tab:

Map Detail, Orientation, AutoZoom, Lock On Road

Display Land Data, Direct Goto Line, Color Mode

Line Track Log, Active Route, Railroad, Lat/Lon Grid

Wpt User waypoints, Active Route waypoints

City Large/Medium/Small Cities, Small Towns, Text

A series of “fi le tabs” at the top of the page
allow you to change the Map Page setup
options.

Road Freeway, Highway, Local Road, Local Road Names

Point Geo, Marine Navaid, Highway Exits, Points of Interest

Area River, Park, Metro Area, Other

Topo Major/Intermediate/Minor Coutour Lines, Land Cover

Common Settings:

Text Size—Specifi es the text size that a map item will be displayed in. Selecting
‘None’ will turn off the text display for that item.

Max Zoom—Specifi es the maximum map scale at which a map item will be
displayed. If ‘Auto’ is selected, the maximum map scale will be determined by the
‘Detail’ setting to prevent map clutter. If ‘Off’ is selected, the item will not be shown.

Map orientation options include ‘North Up’
and ‘Track Up’. Selecting ‘North Up’ will dis­play the map with North at the top. Selecting
‘Track Up’ will automatically rotate the map
to keep your current direction of travel at
the top of the screen. A ‘North’ indicator is
displayed on the map when using ‘Track Up’.

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Map Page

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