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Learn how to set up your Garmin GPS III Plus receiver for navigation, configure display settings, access main menu, set up the map display, use the compass feature, and download a new GPS almanac. Follow the step-by-step instructions to optimize your GPS device.
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Navigation – Receiver Setup GPS for ICS - 2003
Garmin GPS III Plus Receiver To turn on/off the unit press and hold the red power button for 2-3 seconds.
GPS III Plus Startup Page Upon turning on the receiver, this is the initial page that automatically appears after the introductory screen.
Access the Main Menu MENU Push Menu button twice to access main menu. Scroll down to Setup using rocker key. ENTER MARK Press Enter button once.
Set Up the Receiver Display In Main Menu page the receiver can be configured to the user’s needs and preferences. Press Enter button to make a selection. ENTER MARK Units display Basic settings Press Quit button to exit any menu or page. Set time zone Heading display QUIT
Set Up the Map Display Press Page button until Map Page appears (shows data fields turned on). With Map Page displayed press Menu button once to open Map Page options.
Set Up the Map Display (cont.) Orientation tab: to set up map for north up or track up viewing. Data Fields shown turned off.
Map Panning Features Move the cursor over a feature and an ID bubble pops up. In addition, you get distance, bearing and coordinates to that point from your present location. Move the cursor over a feature and push GOTO button if you would like to navigate to that feature. To exit cursor mode, press Quit button.
Receiver Compass Page The bearing pointer indicates direction to destination. Data fields provide navigation information.
Receiver Compass Page (cont.) To open Compass options, press Menu button while in the Compass page. MENU ENTER MARK After selecting an option, press Enter button. Big numbers view. QUIT Press Quit button to exit any menu or page.
Downloading a New Almanac To turn on the GPS unit, pushand hold the Power button. Initial screen appears. Wait until the first satellite signal bar turns solid black (diagram shows no signals acquired yet).
Downloading a New Almanac Every satellite continuously transmits almanac data as part of its signal. A GPS receiver need only acquire one satellite signal to begin downloading a new almanac. Wait 12-13 minutes after first satellite signal is acquired.
Power Down the GPS III Plus To turn off the GPS unit, pushand hold the Power buttonuntil the LCD screen goes blank.
Navigation – Receiver Setup Objectives revisited: • Setup receiver for navigation. • Setup compass for navigation. • Download new GPS almanac to receiver.