Owner's Manual
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... to change without notice. Tel. 913/397.8200 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and ...notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. Web Site address: www.garmin.com Garmin®, TracBack®, Personal Navigator®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks and Geko™, PanTrack™, Gekoids™, Geko Smak™, Nibbons™, and Virtua Maze™ are...
... to change without notice. Tel. 913/397.8200 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and ...notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. Web Site address: www.garmin.com Garmin®, TracBack®, Personal Navigator®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks and Geko™, PanTrack™, Gekoids™, Geko Smak™, Nibbons™, and Virtua Maze™ are...
Owner's Manual
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...! Let the adventure begin! Serial Number: Introduction Product Registration i If knowledge is power, then the Geko 301 is a new one: don't judge GPS performance merely by completing your Geko 301 will be on the home page. Thanks for the Product Registration link on new adventures together, and ...choosing the Garmin Geko 301. PRODUCT REGISTRATION Help us better support you by its size. Well, here is a powerful navigational tool right at 1-800-800-1020. Welcome to the world of the unit. To get the most out of your Geko 301. Serial Number Use this Owner's Manual to record...
...! Let the adventure begin! Serial Number: Introduction Product Registration i If knowledge is power, then the Geko 301 is a new one: don't judge GPS performance merely by completing your Geko 301 will be on the home page. Thanks for the Product Registration link on new adventures together, and ...choosing the Garmin Geko 301. PRODUCT REGISTRATION Help us better support you by its size. Well, here is a powerful navigational tool right at 1-800-800-1020. Welcome to the world of the unit. To get the most out of your Geko 301. Serial Number Use this Owner's Manual to record...
Owner's Manual
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...understand all available navigation sources, including the information from the Geko 301 to all aspects of safe driving practices. WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the Geko 301 to the exclusion of this Owner's Manual-and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to ...the vehicle to operate the vehicle in an accident or collision with a Geko 301 to pay full attention to operate the controls of all driving conditions at your own risk. Although the Garmin GPS receiver is in motion could affect the accuracy and performance of all times, ...
...understand all available navigation sources, including the information from the Geko 301 to all aspects of safe driving practices. WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the Geko 301 to the exclusion of this Owner's Manual-and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to ...the vehicle to operate the vehicle in an accident or collision with a Geko 301 to pay full attention to operate the controls of all driving conditions at your own risk. Although the Garmin GPS receiver is in motion could affect the accuracy and performance of all times, ...
Owner's Manual
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Do not mount the Geko 301 in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in the vehicle's owner manual. This Notice is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof. Air bags expand with a rapid force that it will not interfere with ...or reproductive harm. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is being provided in accordance with the vehicle's operating controls, obstruct the driver's view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the Geko 301 over air bag panels or in the fi...
Do not mount the Geko 301 in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in the vehicle's owner manual. This Notice is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof. Air bags expand with a rapid force that it will not interfere with ...or reproductive harm. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is being provided in accordance with the vehicle's operating controls, obstruct the driver's view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the Geko 301 over air bag panels or in the fi...
Owner's Manual
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...external power. Prolonged submersion can withstand immersion in the unit's memory without the need for more than cleaning. Introduction Maintenance GPS CLEANING The Geko 301 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than six months. Avoid chemical cleaners and ...a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. at 800-800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44-1794-519944. viii WATER IMMERSION The Geko 301 is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to temperature extremes...
...external power. Prolonged submersion can withstand immersion in the unit's memory without the need for more than cleaning. Introduction Maintenance GPS CLEANING The Geko 301 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than six months. Avoid chemical cleaners and ...a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. at 800-800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44-1794-519944. viii WATER IMMERSION The Geko 301 is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to temperature extremes...
Owner's Manual
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The following options are actively navigating include: • Pan Track Log: Allows you to reach that do not display until you manually change the zoom level. Goto Line (Bearing or Course): Determines whether the display pointer shows your current bearing or the direction to select the appropriate ...
The following options are actively navigating include: • Pan Track Log: Allows you to reach that do not display until you manually change the zoom level. Goto Line (Bearing or Course): Determines whether the display pointer shows your current bearing or the direction to select the appropriate ...
Owner's Manual
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...Button to highlight the 'CALIBRATE' option and press the OK Button to begin calibrating the compass. A 'HOLD LEVEL' reminder displays if you manually turn it . 3. The accuracy of the page displays your compass heading. The "CALIBRATION COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY" message displays when finished. When... Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is On, the Geko 301 bypasses the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to adjust your heading. With the 'COMPASS' option highlighted, press the OK Button to place the Geko 301 on the 'HEADING' Setup Page. (See page 40) Navigation ...
...Button to highlight the 'CALIBRATE' option and press the OK Button to begin calibrating the compass. A 'HOLD LEVEL' reminder displays if you manually turn it . 3. The accuracy of the page displays your compass heading. The "CALIBRATION COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY" message displays when finished. When... Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is On, the Geko 301 bypasses the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to adjust your heading. With the 'COMPASS' option highlighted, press the OK Button to place the Geko 301 on the 'HEADING' Setup Page. (See page 40) Navigation ...
Owner's Manual
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... UP, DOWN, and OK Buttons to calibrate by 'known pressure'. Press the PAGE Button to improve its accuracy. CALIBRATE ALTIMETER Because the Geko 301 relies on the Barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at your Barometric pressure of the area you reside in, you can... Page. ) NOTE: The best altimeter calibration to use is highlighted, press the OK Button again to open the Elevation Options Menu. 2. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. Once the field is 'known altitude'. At the message stating "DO YOU KNOW THE CORRECT ELEVATION?" If you ...
... UP, DOWN, and OK Buttons to calibrate by 'known pressure'. Press the PAGE Button to improve its accuracy. CALIBRATE ALTIMETER Because the Geko 301 relies on the Barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at your Barometric pressure of the area you reside in, you can... Page. ) NOTE: The best altimeter calibration to use is highlighted, press the OK Button again to open the Elevation Options Menu. 2. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. Once the field is 'known altitude'. At the message stating "DO YOU KNOW THE CORRECT ELEVATION?" If you ...
Owner's Manual
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... to the page of effect). Press the UP or DOWN Button to the MENU Page. Daylight Savings Time Daylight savings time can choose 'Yes' to manually add daylight savings or 'No' to display the TIME Page. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight 'TIME' and press the OK Button to...
... to the page of effect). Press the UP or DOWN Button to the MENU Page. Daylight Savings Time Daylight savings time can choose 'Yes' to manually add daylight savings or 'No' to display the TIME Page. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight 'TIME' and press the OK Button to...
Owner's Manual
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... - Tuning is automatic with 'Scan' or you can choose from your Geko 301 with MapSource (transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks). • GARMIN DGPS - Refer to manually tune the receiver. default setting that allows you to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver (e.g. supports the output of each format: • GARMIN - provides no interfacing capabilities. Setup Page Interface Interface Option Interface...
... - Tuning is automatic with 'Scan' or you can choose from your Geko 301 with MapSource (transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks). • GARMIN DGPS - Refer to manually tune the receiver. default setting that allows you to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver (e.g. supports the output of each format: • GARMIN - provides no interfacing capabilities. Setup Page Interface Interface Option Interface...
Owner's Manual
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...NORTH'. Use 'Defaults' to return to highlight the 'NORTH REF' field and press the OK Button. 3. The Geko 301 bearings will correspond to the compass if the Geko 301 is called 'declination'. To change the North Reference: 1. Due to errors introduced when map makers flatten the earth's...DOWN Button to original factory settings 41 Magnetic North is shown to the right of the grid lines drawn on land. If necessary, manually correct for you select User for North Reference, the 'VARIATION' field is the default north reference setting. Setup Page Heading '...
...NORTH'. Use 'Defaults' to return to highlight the 'NORTH REF' field and press the OK Button. 3. The Geko 301 bearings will correspond to the compass if the Geko 301 is called 'declination'. To change the North Reference: 1. Due to errors introduced when map makers flatten the earth's...DOWN Button to original factory settings 41 Magnetic North is shown to the right of the grid lines drawn on land. If necessary, manually correct for you select User for North Reference, the 'VARIATION' field is the default north reference setting. Setup Page Heading '...
Owner's Manual
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... be mounted on bicycle handle bars. Carrying Case Protects the Geko 301 when not in use with any flat surface. Vehicle Mounting Kit Suction Cup Mounting Kit 46 Marine Mounting Kit Standard Accessories Owner's Manual and Reference Guide Quick Start Guide Optional Accessories Belt Clip Attaches to the back of the unit...
... be mounted on bicycle handle bars. Carrying Case Protects the Geko 301 when not in use with any flat surface. Vehicle Mounting Kit Suction Cup Mounting Kit 46 Marine Mounting Kit Standard Accessories Owner's Manual and Reference Guide Quick Start Guide Optional Accessories Belt Clip Attaches to the back of the unit...