Garmin NavTalk User Manual

Cellular Phone/GPS Receiver

Owners Manual

and Reference Guide

Copyright 1999 -2000 GARMIN Corporation.

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Corporation and TracBack and NavTalk are trademarks of GARMIN Corporation.

January 2000 - Part Number 190-00147-00 Rev.B Printed in Taiwan

INTRODUCTION

About This

Manual

Thank you for choosing the GARMIN NavTalk. To get the most from
your new NavTalk, take the time to read through this owner’s manual in
order to understand all of the operating features. This manual is organized
into seven sections for your convenience:

The Introduction To Cellular Phone and GPS Features section

gives you an overview of the NavTalk functional features.

The Getting Started section introduces you to the basic features to

get you started using the Cellular Phone and GPS Receiver features.

The two Basic Operation sections get you started on using the

NavTalk for basic Phone and GPS uses

The two Reference sections (Cellular Phone and GPS Receiver) provide

details about the advanced features of the NavTalk according to topic.

The Appendix section contains information on items such as charging

the battery, accessories, specifications, glossary of terms, and index.

Before getting started, check to see that your NavTalk package includes
the following items. If you are missing anything, please contact your
dealer immediately.

Standard Package:

• NavTalk Unit • NiMH* Battery Pack

• Trickle Charger • Owner’s Manual

• Carry Lanyard • Quick Reference Guide

Refer to Section 7 - Appendix A, for a list of additional accessories
available from your Garmin Dealer.

*Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Cell

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Cautions and

Warnings

Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals- Your wireless hand-held
portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it
is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.

In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless
phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previ­ously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: ANSI C95.1
(1992)*, NCRP Report 89 (1986)*, ICNIRP (1996)*

Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evalua­tions for the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists,
engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies,
and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI
Standard (C95.1). The design of your phone complies with FCC guide­lines (and those standards).

Antenna Care- Use only the supplied or an approved replacement
antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could
damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.

* American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation Protection and

Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection.

Phone Operation- NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you
would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your
shoulder.

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Cautions and

Warnings

TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION: For your phone to operate
most efficiently: Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone
is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the
phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.

Electronic Devices- Most modern electronic equipment is shielded
from RF signals. However. certain electronic equipment may not be
shielded against the RF signals from our wireless phone. Pacemakers: The
Health Industry Manufacturer’s Association recommends that a minimum
separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless
phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pace­maker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Per­sons with pacemakers: Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six
inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON; Should not
carry the phone in a breast pocket, Should use the ear opposite the pace­maker to minimize the potential for interference. If you have any reason
to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF imme­diately.

Other Medical Devices- If you use any other personal medical
device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able
to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn you phone OFF in
health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct
you to do so. Hospitals and health care facilities may be using equipment
that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

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Cautions and

Warnings

Vehicles- RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer
or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities- Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted
notices so require.

Aircraft- FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air.
Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.

Blasting Areas- To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn
your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two­way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres- Turn your phone OFF when in
any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and
instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting
in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always
clearly marked. They include fueling ares such as gasoline stations, below
deck on boats: fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using
liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and
any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your
vehicle engine.

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Cautions and

Warnings

WARNING - For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the
owner/operator of the NavTalk to secure the unit so that it will not inter­fere with the vehicle’s operating controls, obstruct the operator’s view of
driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an
accident. Do not mount the NavTalk over airbag panels or in the field of
airbag deployment. Airbags expand with a rapid force that can propel
objects in their path toward the driver or passengers causing possible
injury. Refer to safety precautions contained in the vehicle owner’s manu­al. Do not mount the NavTalk 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.

Do Not Mount Where Drivers
Field of Vision Is Blocked

Do Not MountOver
Airbag Panels

Do Not Place Unsecured
on the Vehicle Dash

Do Not Mount In Front of an
Airbag Field of Deployment

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 NavTalk to the exclusion of safe driving practices. It is
unsafe to operate the controls of the NavTalk while you are driving. Fail­ure by the driver to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle and to
road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in accident or
collision with property damage and personal injury.

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Cautions,

FCC

Compliance

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

To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all
aspects of this Operator’s Manual and thoroughly practice operation using the
simulator mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indi­cations from the NavTalk to all available navigation sources including the infor­mation from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, maps, etc. For safety, always
resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

Service and Repair - The NavTalk does not contain any user-serviceable
parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized GARMIN service center.
Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty.

FCC Compliance - The NavTalk GPS Receiver/Cellular Phone meets com­pliance requirements for maximum Specific Absorption Rate of radio wave emis­sions for the limit given in the FCC 96-326 Guideline. Tested by APREL Labora­tories, an agent of the Telecommunications Board of the Spectrum Scientific
Institute, Nepean, Ontario, Canada.

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INTRODUCTION

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

Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii-vi

FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi

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SECTION 1: Introduction to the NavTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.1 Unit Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

1.2 Cellular Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

1.3 GPS Navigation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

SECTION 2: Getting Started Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2.1 Keypad Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

2.2 Battery Charging and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

2.3 Turning On the NavTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.4 Switching from Cell Phone to GPS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.5 Adjusting Screen Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.6 Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

2.7 Adjusting Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

2.8 The Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15

2.9 Main Menu Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

2.10 Cellular Phone Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

2.11 GPS Receiver Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-21

SECTION 3: Basic Phone Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

3.1 Placing a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

3.2 Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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3.3 Unsuccessful Call Attempts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

3.4 Dialing Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

3.5 Auto-Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

3.6 Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

3.7 Missed Call Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

3.8 Using the PhoneBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

3.9 Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

3.10 Last Dialed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

3.11 Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

SECTION 4: Basic GPS Using the Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29

4.1 GPS Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

4.2 Using the GPS Simulator Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

4.3 Initializing the NavTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31

4.4 Selecting the Simulator Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

4.5 To Cycle Through the Main Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

4.6 To Select the Map Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-35

4.7 To Select the GOTO Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

4.8 To Mark Your Present Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

4.9 To View the Compass Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

4.10 To View the Highway Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

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SECTION 5: Cellular Phone Reference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41

5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

5.2 Cellular Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-44

5.3 Using the PhoneBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45

5.4 Using the Last Dialed Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-46

5.5 Using the Speed Dial Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

5.6 Setting Up Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47-51

5.7 Programming Number Assignment Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

5.8 Scanning Programmed Cellular Service Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-52

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5.9 Setting Sound Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

5.10 Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

5.11 Setting Backlighting, Contrast, Power Saver, & Remote Command . . . . . . . . . . .53-54

5.12 Setting Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

5.13 Missed Calls List Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

5.14 Setting Up Dial String Codes for Automated Phone Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57

5.15 Using Prefix Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

5.16 Using Hook Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

5.17 DTMF Position Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

5.18 Programming Emergency Auto-Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

SECTION 6: GPS Receiver Reference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

6.1 Satellite Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-65

6.2 Position Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-66

6.3 Map Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-70

6.4 Compass Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

6.5 Highway Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-73

6.6 Creating Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73-75

6.7 Waypoints List Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-76

6.8 Editing Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

6.9 Nearest Waypoints List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

6.10 Navigation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77-81

6.11 Route Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82-86

6.12 Active Route Page) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86-88

6.13 Main Menu, Track Logs,Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88-93

6.14 Setup Pages for GPS, Time Settings, Simulator, System Settings, Units Settings,

Alarms Settings, Input/Output Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94-100

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SECTION 7: Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

A. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102-103

B. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

C. Cellular Phone DTMF Dialing Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

D. Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106-107

E. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

F. Cellular and GPS Navigation Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109-113

G. Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

H. Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

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SECTION 1

Introduction

To NavTalk

Section 1

Introduction To NavTalk GPS Receiver/Cellular Phone

The first time you power-up your NavTalk is an important step
in getting off to the right start in achieving desired results and satis­factory operation. A basic understanding of the capabilities of the
NavTalk and how its two main features function is essential to prop­er operation and maximum performance.

Before you can actually turn on your unit, the power source
(rechargeable battery pack) must be fully charged. So, you may want
to jump ahead to Section 2.2, “Battery Charging and Installation” to
begin that process, then read this manual while waiting for the bat­tery to complete its charging cycle.

This section introduces you to the NavTalk List of Features and a
basic overview of GPS Navigation and Cellular Phone usage. Because
both NavTalk GPS and Cellular Phone functions are full-featured
and go beyond conventional equipment, you will need to become
familiar with their use before using this unit.

1.1 Unit Features...............................................................................2-3

1.2 Cellular Phone Overview.............................................................4-5

1.3 GPS Navigation Overview...........................................................5-6

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SECTION 1

Introduction

To NavTalk

Antenna
GPS/Phone

Mode Select
Volume Adjust
ON/OFF

LCD Display
Arrow Rocker Pad
Phone Keypad
Speaker
Battery
Microphone

1.1 Unit Features

NavTalk Cellular Features

DTMF Location Reporting with Query,
and Peer-To-Peer Display on Map Page

PhoneBook for 100 Names and Numbers

Spell N’ Find

Three Cellular Phone Number Assignment (NAMs)

One Button Speed Dial

Last Number Redial with List and Time/Date Stamp

Auto Remote Location Query

Auto-Redial

Auto-Answer with Missed Call Indicator and
Missed Calls List with Time/Date Stamp

Signal Strength and Battery Power Level Indicators

DTMF Numeric Paging

Intelligent Security Lock

Audio, Beep, and Ring Volume Adjustment

Lifetime and Resettable Call Timers

Preferred SID List

Call Restriction

Minute Call Timer Reminder Beep

Mute Control

Emergency Auto-Dialing

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NavTalk GPS Receiver Features

Moving Map Features

Built-In International or Americas Basemap to 20
Miles; Including Lakes, Rivers, Railroads, Coastlines,
Interstates, National and State Highways

Map Scale: 800 feet to 500 miles

MapSource

™ Compatible

Navigation Features

250 Total Waypoints, Each with Name, Symbol and
Map Display Option

Nine Continuous, Automatically Updated Nearest
Waypoints

Twenty Reversible Routes with up to 30 Waypoints
Each. Plus MOB and TracBack Modes

Cities Listings with Database Information

Interstate Exits with Services Information

106 Map Datums

Coordinates Include, Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, and
Maidenhead.

SECTION 1

Introduction

To NavTalk

GPS/Phone
Mode Select

Map Page
Zoom IN/OUT

ON/OFF

MARK Key
LCD Display
Arrow Keypad
GOTO Key

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NavTalk

Important!

Make sure you charge
the NIMH battery pack
for 14 to 16 hours
(Trickle Charger) before
using your NavTalk to
ensure optimum capaci­ty and performance.

Note:

Complete instruc­tions on charging the bat­tery pack are on Pages
10-11.

1.2 Cellular Phone Overview

Now it’s time to learn the basics of operating the cellu­lar phone. Let’s begin with a brief overview of the cellular
telephone system. Your NavTalk cell phone uses FM radio
waves instead of conventional telephone lines to place and
receive calls. A cellular telephone network consists of indi­vidual coverage areas (small sections of a city, typically sev­eral miles in diameter) called “cells”.

Each cell site has its own antenna located on a
tower which is linked to a Mobile Telephone Switching
Office (MTSO), which connects your call to the public
switched telephone network or transfers it to another
cellular phone.

As you move from one location to another, your call
is handed off to the next cell site to provide the best
signal coverage and call quality. This arrangement of
multiple cells allows you to travel throughout a geo­graphical area and maintain a quality conversation as
the call is handed off from cell site to cell site. The sig­nal is affected by atmospheric and geographic condi­tions which exist at the time you place or receive a call.
Remember, you must subscribe to a cellular system (to
get a phone number) before you can use your cell
phone. If you haven’t been provided with a list of cellu­lar service providers by your Garmin Dealer then you
need to determine which of the service providers in
your area that you want to use. You may already have a
service provider for a current cell phone and may want
to have your NavTalk programmed to accept your cur­rent number or add a new one. Remember that:

1. You can program up to three cellular numbers
on the NavTalk.

2.You need to have your battery pack charged and
installed prior to taking your NavTalk to a Service
Provider. Be certain to take along the trickle
charger in the event that the service provider can
not program your NavTalk immediately.

3.Be certain to give the service provider the Service
Provider Instruction Card packaged with your
NavTalk.This will tell the service provider how to
access special programming information needed
to assign a phone number to the NavTalk.

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4. The service provider will ask you questions about
the type of service options you desire and then
program your NavTalk accordingly.

1.3 GPS Navigation Overview

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a system of
24 satellites which circle the earth twice a day in a very
precise orbit and transmit information to earth.

The NavTalk must continuously “see” at least three
of these satellites to calculate your position and track
your movement. At times, additional satellites may be
needed to determine a position.

By using an almanac (a timetable of satellite num­bers and their orbits) stored in the receiver’s memory,
the NavTalk can determine the distance and position of
any GPS satellite and use this information to compute
your position.

Your GPS receiver can only see satellites above the
horizon, so it needs to know what satellites to look for
at any given time. To use this almanac data, your GPS
needs to either be told its general location (“initialized”)
or given the opportunity to find itself.

Once you initialize the unit to a position, it will typ­ically compute a fix within a few minutes. We’ll show
you how to initialize your new NavTalk on page 65.

Initialization is only necessary under the following
conditions:

• The first time you use your receiver (new from
the factory).

• After the receiver has been moved over 500
miles (with the power off) from the last time
you used it.

• If the receiver’s memory has been cleared and
all internally stored data has been lost.

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Because the NavTalk relies on satellite signals to pro­vide you with navigation guidance, the receiver needs to
have an unobstructed, clear view of the sky for best per­formance.

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In a nutshell, the GPS receiver’s view of the sky will
generally determine how fast you get a position fix—or if
you get a fix at all. GPS signals are relatively weak and do
not travel through rocks, buildings, people, metal, or
heavy tree cover, so remember to keep a clear view of
the sky at all times for best performance.

Once the NavTalk has calculated a position fix, you’ll
usually have anywhere from five to twelve satellites in
view. The receiver will then continuously select satellites
in view to update your position. If some of the satellites
in view get blocked or “shaded,” the receiver can simply
use an alternate satellite to maintain the position fix.

Although a GPS receiver needs four satellites to pro­vide a three-dimensional (3D) fix, it can maintain a two­dimensional (2D) fix with only three satellites. A three­dimensional fix means the unit knows its latitude, longi­tude, and altitude, while a two-dimensional fix means the
unit knows only its latitude and longitude.

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The getting started tour is divided into two sections: Cell Phone and GPS.
To begin using your NavTalk for navigation purposes, review the first part of
the getting started “tour” and then complete the simulation exercise starting on
page 29. To begin using the cellular phone, review the information starting on
page 23.

2.1 Key Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

2.2 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

2.3 Turning On the NavTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.4 Switching from Cellular Phone To GPS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.5 Adjusting Screen Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.6 Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

2.7 Adjusting Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

2.8 The Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15

2.9 Main Menu Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

2.10 Cellular Phone Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

2.11 GPS Receiver Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-21

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The POWER Key

The POWER Key turns the unit on and off and controls 3-levels of
backlighting.

The PAGE Key

The PAGE Key scrolls through the main data pages in sequence and
returns the display from a sub menu page to a main page.

The ENTER Key

The ENTER Key confirms data entry and on-screen responses. This
key also activates highlighted fields to allow data entry

The SEND Key

The SEND Key dials phone numbers and answers phone calls. It
also performs the “Flash Hook” function, pre-empts Auto-Pager mode,
and sends position when held for more than 1 second during a call.

2.1 Key Usage

To familiarize yourself with the placement of function
keys on the NavTalk, refer to the fold-out example in
the Quick Reference Guide supplied with this manual.
The keys on the NavTalk often have multiple functions
and specific applications for Cellular and GPS features.

.

The QUIT Key

The QUIT Key returns you to a previous page, or clears data entry
and restores a data field’s previous value. It also mutes the micro­phone when held for one second during a phone call.

The END Key

The END Key ends a phone call and mutes the ringer. It cancels
Auto-Answer and Auto-Pager without answering a call.

The MENU Key

The MENU Key displays a menu of available options for the current
page. Press twice to display the main menu. When held for one sec-

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The GPS/PHONE Key

The GPS/PHONE Key switches between the Cellular Phone and GPS

Receiver operation. When held for one second it can turn off the
GPS receiver as a battery-saver feature.

The ALPHANUMERIC Keys (Phone Keypad)

The ALPHANUMERIC Keys enter numbers for manual dialing and
are used for Speed Dialing when held for more than one second.
They are also used for data entry. The 9 key is also used for Emer­gency dialing when held for more than 1 second..

The *MARK Key

The * Mark Key marks waypoints in the GPS mode and enters a
(star) in the cellular mode.

The #GOTO Key

The # GOTO Key displays the GOTO waypoint page in GPS mode,
allowing you to select the destination waypoint. Press and hold this
key to activate the MOB (Man Overboard) feature. It also enters
(pound) in the cellular mode.

#

*

The ZOOM/VOLUME Keys

The ZOOM/VOLUME (in/out - up/down) Keys in the GPS
mode allow you to zoom in and out on the Map page and
adjust the scale on the Highway page. In the cellular mode
they adjust volume up or down for the phone ringer, beeper,
and speaker. These keys pop-to-top, the volume adjustment
window whenever pressed with the exception of the map and
highway pages.

The ARROW Rocker Pad

The ARROW Rocker Pad controls the movement of the cur­sor. It is used to select options and positions. It is used to
enter both alpha characters and numeric data.

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2.2 Battery Installation:

Before you can begin to explore the features and
operational characteristics of the NavTalk, you
must first install the NiMH Battery Pack and
charge it for 14 to 16 hours (Trickle Charger).

1. Make certain the Battery Pack is securely in place
in the cavity on the back of the NavTalk by aligning
the two tabs of the base of the battery pack with
the two small slots at the base of the cavity. Press
the top portion of the battery pack in place until it
clicks into position.

2. Place the plug end of the charger assembly into
the power connection slot at the bottom of the
NavTalk, (the plug is indexed to fit only in one
direction). Insert the transformer portion of
the charger into a 120 VAC wall outlet.

3. Allow 14 to 16 hours for the initial charging of the
Battery Pack. NiMH batteries require conditioning
during the first charging to establish maximum
charge capacity.

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4. To determine if the battery pack has been fully

charged, turn on the NavTalk and observe the bat­tery icon in the status bar at the bottom of the dis­play. The battery symbol should show solid black
when fully charged.

5. Indications that the battery pack requires
recharging are: the battery status symbol will
appear empty, a Low Battery message will
appear and a short intermittent warning tone will
be heard. If no image appears on the screen when
the power button is pressed, the battery may be
fully discharged or the contrast is set too light.

Important Information about
NiMH Batteries:

Do not leave a charged battery connected to the
charger for extended periods, it can shorten the
battery life.

Do not use a battery pack if it gets wet as water
can short across battery contacts. For the same
reason, keep the battery pack away from loose
metal objects such as keys, paper clips, etc.

Check contacts for dirt or corrosion if the battery
pack does not charge properly.

If the battery pack has been stored at tempera­tures above or below the specified operating
range for the NavTalk, allow the unit to cool
down or warm up accordingly before use to
achieve maximum battery power.

Be certain to turn the NavTalk off before remov­ing the battery pack.

In many states and cities Municipal Law
requires for environmentally sound collec­tion and recycling or disposal of Nickel
Metal Hydride Batteries. Contact your local
waste management official for instructions
on disposal or recycling.

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PWR
Key

Greeting
Page

Warning
Page

Contrast Adjustment

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2.3 Turning the NavTalk On and Off

To turn the NavTalk on and off:

1. Press and hold the PWR key to turn the NavTalk on.

2. Press and hold the PWR key to turn the NavTalk off.

Each time the Navtalk is turned on, the Welcome
Page will appear while the unit conducts a self test.
Once the internal test is complete (after a few seconds),
the Land Data Warning Page will appear, asking you to
read and acknowledge important information regarding
the proper use of the land data that is provided.

After approximately ten seconds, the Land Data

Warning Page will be replaced by the Cellular Status
Page. Press the PAGE or ENTER key twice to bypass
these pages. (If the Satellite Status Page appears instead of

the Cellular Status Page, it’s because the unit was in the
GPS receiver mode when it was turned off.)

2.4 To Switch from the Cellular to GPS Modes

1. Press GPS/PHONE Mode key. Toggle the key to switch
back and forth from GPS to Cellular.

At this point you may want to adjust the screen
contrast which can be done by first selecting the GPS
mode Satellite Status Page or Cellular Mode Status Page.

2.5 To Adjust the Screen Contrast

1. Press the PAGE key until you access either the Cellular
Status page in the Phone Mode or the Satellite Status
Page in the GPS Mode. Press the RIGHT arrow of the
ARROW Rocker Pad. A pop-up sliding indicator will
appear. To increase the contrast, move the indicator to the
right by pressing the RIGHT arrow key.

2. To decrease the screen contrast, press the LEFT arrow of
the ARROW Rocker Pad. Press the PAGE key to finish.

Contrast adjustment is also available from the

Setup Menu/System Page.

2.6 To Adjust Volume

The Zoom/Volume keys can be used to adjust the
ringer, beeper, and speaker volume on any page (other
than the GPS map and highway pages). Pressing these
keys will cause a pop-up menu to appear, showing slid­ing indicators for each volume control. Each field must
be selected prior to changing volume settings.

To adjust the volume:

1. Press a ZOOM/VOLUME key. When the pop-up menu first
appears the appropriate field is in edit mode: beeper (no
call), ringer (when phone is ringing), and speaker (during a
call).

2. Using the RIGHT or LEFT keys on the ARROW Rocker

Pad, move the indicator to the left for less volume and to
the right for more volume.

3. To highlight a different field, use the ARROW Rocker Pad

UP/DOWN keys. Use RIGHT/LEFT keys to move the indi-
cator. Press QUIT to end or allow to time-out.

2.7 To Adjust Backlighting

The NavTalk’s three-level backlighting is controlled
with the PWR key, and may be adjusted at any time,
from any page.

To turn the backlighting on:

1. Press PWR repeatedly until the backlighting is at the
desired level (off, 1, 2, or 3). Extended press of the PWR key will
shut the unit off.

2.8 Understanding the Status Bar

An important feature of the NavTalk is the com­bined GPS/Cellular Status Bar that appears at the bot­tom of every main GPS and Cellular Page. The Status
Bar is important because it lets you know at a glance
the status of all the primary functions of your NavTalk.

The Status Bar appears in two sizes: large and regu­lar. The large size Status Bar is displayed only at the
bottom of the Cellular Status Page and is divided into
two lines (see figure below).

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Volume Adjust­ment “Pop-Up”

The top line is dedicated to providing cellular infor­mation and conveys three main pieces of information:

Status Bar at the base

of the

Cellular Status Page.

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Signal Strength Icon

Phone “In-Use” Icon

Auto-Answer Icon

Auto-Pager Icon

Auto-Data Icon

Cell Phone Roaming

Status Icon

Battery Capacity

Icon

Power Adapter

Icon

Automobile Icon

Fast Charge Icon

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• The Cellular Signal Strength - is indicated by
an antenna with 1 to 5 signal bars. The number of bars
shows the strength of the signal received by your
Navtalk. No bars means you may not be able to call.

The display will change as you move with your
unit. If the signal is not strong enough to place a call,
try moving to a different location.

• The phone “In Use” indicator (displayed

during placed or answered call)- this symbol

appears whenever you answer or place a phone call.
When there is no call activity this space is blank or
replaced by the Auto-Answer or Pager icon when these
features are selected. Refer to page 47. When the
microphone is muted an “M” will appear next to the
“In Use” icon. The “Auto-Data” icon appears when
location data is transmitting.

• The Roaming Status- (H means Home, A or

B means roaming A or B, and P means roaming on a
preferred SID).

The term “roaming” applies to the use of your
NavTalk within systems other than those designated as
your “home” system. As your NavTalk begins to roam,
it seeks service according to the conditions you have
selected. Contact your system operator, or that of the visit­ed system, for information on billing and dialing services.

When the phone is not communicating with the
cellular system, either because the system is down or
the phone is out of range, the words “No Service” are
displayed on the top line in place of the indicators
described above. “Cellular Off” means the phone is off,
but allows access to all cellular pages. You cannot send
or receive calls with the exception of using Emergency
Calling. Refer to page 60.

When the phone is not operating properly the
words “Service Unit” are displayed on the top line and
the phone cannot be used for calls.

The bottom line provides some general purpose
information in addition to the current GPS status.
Three indicators are displayed:

• The Power/Battery Status - (battery gauge,
external plug-in or fast charge icon). The amount of
shading left in the battery icon shows the amount of
charge left in the battery pack. The more shading you
see, the greater the charge. When the battery pack is
low, the NavTalk alerts you in the following ways:

• ‘Empty icon’—No charge left.

• ‘Low Battery’ message, followed by a periodic tone.

If you ignore theses warnings, the NavTalk will
automatically turn itself off when the battery has a very
small charge left. Simply charge the battery to resume
normal operation. A two prong plug icon indicates that
you are using AC or DC power adapters. The ‘Chrg’
icon will flash when using the fast charge option. An
automobile icon will appear when using the GARMIN
Vehicular Adapter (Hands-Free) Kit.

• Backlight Icon - shows active backlighting.

• The GPS status - (solid satellite icon means

tracking satellites, flashing means searching satellites,
SIM means simulator, OFF means GPS off ). See the reference
section for more information on satellite acquisition.

The regular size version of the Status Bar borrows
the same icons and text, except in a condensed size
(see figure below).

Notice how the cellular portions of the regular Sta­tus Bar have been reduced to fit, but directly reflect the
look and feel of the larger versions. The left half of the
regular Status Bar equates to the top line of the larger
version and the right half corresponds to the bottom
line.

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Backlighting “ON” Icon

GPS Receiver “ON” Icon

Replaced by “OFF” when in

Battery Saver Mode

2.9 Main Menu Page

The Main Menu gives you access to the in-depth
programming and features of the cellular phone. The
pages are sub-menus that can be used to customize
page displays and make changes to system settings.

The Main Menu has three selections which are spe­cific to Cellular Phone use; Call Timers, Cellular/GPS
Setup and Emergency.

To view the Main Menu:

1. Press MENU twice.

The Main Menu displays both GPS and Cellular pro­gramming features. Of these, Call Timers applies exclu­sively to the Cellular feature. Basic phone function can
be performed without programming of the features
accessed in the Main Menu. These features are explained
in Section 5, “Cellular Phone Reference Information” and
Section 6, “GPS Receiver Reference Information.”

Menu Selections that are

specific to Phone Functions

are Call Timers, Emergency

and Setup

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“Units” Settings Sub-

Menu

Configurable Fields

Incoming Call

Message

Cellular Status Page

Displaying a Redial

Number, Call Timer and

“In-Use” Indicator

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To select Setup from the Main Menu:

1. Highlight Setup using the arrow keypad and press
ENTER.

The “Setup” option provides a list of settings for
both the GPS receiver and the cell phone (presented as a
series of file tabs). For a brief look at how the ”Setup”
option works, change the units of measure for distance
and speed.

1. Highlight the Units tab using the ARROW Rocker Pad.
The Units settings are automatically displayed.

2. Highlight the Distance & Speed field using the
ARROW Rocker Pad, and press ENTER. A pop-up menu

appears showing the available options.

3. Select the desired option using the ARROW Rocker Pad,

and press ENTER.

4. To return to the Main Menu, press QUIT.

2.10 Cell Phone Pages

All of NavTalk’s cell phone menus and options are
accessible through the four main cell phone pages. You can
quickly scroll through the four pages in either direction by
repeatedly pressing the PAGE or QUIT keys. We’ll cover
each of the cell phone pages in detail in the reference sec­tion, but for now let’s just briefly introduce each page. The
first cellular phone page is the Cellular Status Page.

Cellular Status Page

The Cellular Status Page displays the following:

• Your phone number, time of your last call,
last dialed number, or the date- (you can

switch between the four by pressing ENTER).

• A message center- which gives you easy access to
a list of missed calls. Detailed information on the
message center is given in the reference section.

• Configurable Data Fields-These two data fields

can be changed by selecting ‘Change Fields’ from
the cellular page menu. The fields can be changed from
‘Time of Day’ and ‘System I.D.’ to two of 16 options.
(See pages 43 and 66.)

• System Identification Number (SID)- The
numeric system ID for the cellular system with
which the NavTalk is currently communicating.

The Cellular System Page also displays a status bar

which was discussed on page 13.

There are two sub menu pages which are
accessed from the Cellular Status Page: the Missed
Calls Page and the Dialing Page. These two pages
are discussed in detail on pages 42 and 43.

PhoneBook Page

• The PhoneBook Page gives you a handy way
of recording and storing names and phone
numbers for later use.

• The PhoneBook Page will hold up to 100
names in alphabetical order in tabbed sec­tions. Tabs and names are selected using the
ARROW Rocker Pad.

• The Spell’n Find feature allows you to select
a name and number from the PhoneBook
quickly by spelling the name starting with
the first characters of the name. This is par­ticularly useful when your Phonebook is
nearly filled to capacity. Press MENU with the
PhoneBook page displayed to access.

Last Dialed Page

• The Last Dialed Page gives you a convenient
way of viewing and redialing the last nine
phone numbers dialed. To redial, highlight
the number and press SEND.

• Detailed information such as time of day and
date is provided.

• A scroll bar will appear as the list grows too
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Speed Dial Page

• The Speed Dial Page gives you a handy way
of dialing numbers that you have listed on
the page. The page holds nine entries and an
emergency number.

• These numbers may be entered into the
Speed Dial Page list but will also become
part of the listing in your PhoneBook Page.

• To make a call using Speed Dial, hold the
number key corresponding to the name on
the list for one second. Or, use the ARROW
Rocker Pad to highlight the name or number
you wish to call then press SEND.

Speed Dial Page with

Number 0 Selected. Press

SEND or hold the ONE

Key for more than 1 sec-

ond. to dial.

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Satellite Page

Position Page

2.11 GPS Pages

All of the NavTalk’s GPS setup and options are
accessible through six main GPS pages. You can quick­ly scroll through the six GPS pages in either direction
using the PAGE or QUIT keys. Let’s briefly look at each
of these pages in order to give you some insight into
how they help you navigate.

Satellite Status Page

Let’s start with the Satellite Status Page. If you’re
not already on this page, press PAGE or QUIT until it
appears.

The Satellite Status Page shows you satellite status
information that helps you understand what the GPS
receiver is doing.

It features a sky view of available satellites, corre­sponding signal strength bars, the status of your cur­rent position fix (acquiring, 2D, 3D, etc.), and your
estimated position error (EPE).

The Satellite Page and all other GPS main pages
display the Status Bar at the base of each page.

Position Page

The Position Page shows you where you are, what
direction you’re heading, and how fast you’re going.

A graphic compass at the top of the page shows
your direction of travel while your moving (your
track), and six user-selectable data fields below show
your current speed, average speed, trip odometer, trip
timer, and sunrise/sunset times at your current posi­tion.

“User-selectable” means you can change them to
display other information. We’ll cover these fields in
more detail in the reference section. Below the user­selectable data fields are additional data fields that dis­play your current position in latitude and longitude
and current time and date.

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