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... press ENTER. 3. Using the ROCKER, select the unit that you are intending to use of the screen and press ENTER. 2. Power Save optimizes the GPS receiver to have a non-linear track. To activate the Power Save feature: 1. Using the ROCKER select 'Power Save' and press ENTER. To calculate an ... using the CALC AREA feature you need to subtract and will falsify the readings. You may notice some delay in a track log. Addendum GPS12,12XL, 48, 80 Calculate Track Area Power Save Mode 1 Please refer to display the SETUP MENU. 2. This will measure the area enclosed between the...
... press ENTER. 3. Using the ROCKER, select the unit that you are intending to use of the screen and press ENTER. 2. Power Save optimizes the GPS receiver to have a non-linear track. To activate the Power Save feature: 1. Using the ROCKER select 'Power Save' and press ENTER. To calculate an ... using the CALC AREA feature you need to subtract and will falsify the readings. You may notice some delay in a track log. Addendum GPS12,12XL, 48, 80 Calculate Track Area Power Save Mode 1 Please refer to display the SETUP MENU. 2. This will measure the area enclosed between the...
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GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. GARMIN Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road., Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00239-00 Rev. © 2001 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. A Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9AQ, U.K.
GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. GARMIN Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road., Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00239-00 Rev. © 2001 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. A Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9AQ, U.K.
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..., Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9AQ UK Tel: 011-44-1794-519944 Fax: 011-44-1794-519222 Web Site Address: www.garmin.com All rights reserved. June 1997 - Software Version 3.0 or above © 1997 GARMIN Corporation 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA Tel: 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Fax: 913-397...-8282 GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Information in any form or by any means including photocopying and recording, for any person or organization of this manual may not be ...
..., Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9AQ UK Tel: 011-44-1794-519944 Fax: 011-44-1794-519222 Web Site Address: www.garmin.com All rights reserved. June 1997 - Software Version 3.0 or above © 1997 GARMIN Corporation 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA Tel: 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Fax: 913-397...-8282 GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Information in any form or by any means including photocopying and recording, for any person or organization of this manual may not be ...
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... four sections for accessories including our PC kit, swivel mounts, external antennas, and power/data cables. INTRODUCTION GPS 12XL Operator's Manual Packing List Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS 12XL -the smallest, easiest-to-use ! The GPS 12XL represents GARMIN's continuing commitment to provide quality navigation information in order to understand the operating features of the unit...
... four sections for accessories including our PC kit, swivel mounts, external antennas, and power/data cables. INTRODUCTION GPS 12XL Operator's Manual Packing List Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS 12XL -the smallest, easiest-to-use ! The GPS 12XL represents GARMIN's continuing commitment to provide quality navigation information in order to understand the operating features of the unit...
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...is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to actual use . The GPS 12XL does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPS 12XL to changes which could void your warranty and your own risk. When ... by the government of the United States, which can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Although the GPS 12XL is encouraged to try and correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to other NAVAIDs, visual sightings...
...is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to actual use . The GPS 12XL does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPS 12XL to changes which could void your warranty and your own risk. When ... by the government of the United States, which can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Although the GPS 12XL is encouraged to try and correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to other NAVAIDs, visual sightings...
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INTRODUCTION Table of Contents SECTION ONE Introduction Glossary 2-3 SECTION TWO Getting Started Battery & Remote Antenna Installation 4 Keypad Usage & Data Entry 5 Primary Page Overview 6-7 Power On & Marking a Position 8 Position Page, Map Basics, & Going To A Waypoint 9 Compass Page & Cancelling A GOTO 10 Clearing the Map Display, Screen Contrast, & Power Off 11 SECTION THREE Reference Satellite Page 12-13 Battery Level Indicator, Backlighting, and Emergency Erase 14 Position Page & User Selectable Fields 15-16 Marking a Position & Position Averaging Function 17 Waypoint Pages &...
INTRODUCTION Table of Contents SECTION ONE Introduction Glossary 2-3 SECTION TWO Getting Started Battery & Remote Antenna Installation 4 Keypad Usage & Data Entry 5 Primary Page Overview 6-7 Power On & Marking a Position 8 Position Page, Map Basics, & Going To A Waypoint 9 Compass Page & Cancelling A GOTO 10 Clearing the Map Display, Screen Contrast, & Power Off 11 SECTION THREE Reference Satellite Page 12-13 Battery Level Indicator, Backlighting, and Emergency Erase 14 Position Page & User Selectable Fields 15-16 Marking a Position & Position Averaging Function 17 Waypoint Pages &...
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...terms and concepts briefly explained below. Crosstrack Error (XTK) The distance you anywhere in the world. Other navigation and GPS definitions used in the manual are off a desired course in the appropriate reference sections of your arrival at your position... "to" waypoints. Desired Track (DTK) The compass course between the "from your present speed. 2 INTRODUCTION Glossary The GPS 12XL is transmitted to your receiver from " position (your starting point) to your destination at a destination. Almanac Data Satellite constellation information (including location and...
...terms and concepts briefly explained below. Crosstrack Error (XTK) The distance you anywhere in the world. Other navigation and GPS definitions used in the manual are off a desired course in the appropriate reference sections of your arrival at your position... "to" waypoints. Desired Track (DTK) The compass course between the "from your present speed. 2 INTRODUCTION Glossary The GPS 12XL is transmitted to your receiver from " position (your starting point) to your destination at a destination. Almanac Data Satellite constellation information (including location and...
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... a flat surface, using square zones for position measurements. Navigation The process of traveling from one place to another and knowing where you are in the receiver's memory. 3
... a flat surface, using square zones for position measurements. Navigation The process of traveling from one place to another and knowing where you are in the receiver's memory. 3
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... plugging it into position. Battery life varies due to 12 hours of the unit 1/4 turn clockwise. Contact your GARMIN dealer for remote antennas and accessories. Remove the battery cover by magnifying weaker signals which are installed at the bottom...receiving capabilities of the unit by turning the thumb loop at the base of factors, including temperature and backlighting. INTRODUCTION Battery Installation Battery Installation Remote Antenna Installation An optional remote antenna may find that lithium batteries provide longer life in antenna may not be used with the GPS 12XL...
... plugging it into position. Battery life varies due to 12 hours of the unit 1/4 turn clockwise. Contact your GARMIN dealer for remote antennas and accessories. Remove the battery cover by magnifying weaker signals which are installed at the bottom...receiving capabilities of the unit by turning the thumb loop at the base of factors, including temperature and backlighting. INTRODUCTION Battery Installation Battery Installation Remote Antenna Installation An optional remote antenna may find that lithium batteries provide longer life in antenna may not be used with the GPS 12XL...
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G Displays GOTO page with the waypoint highlighted for all data entry. Q Returns display to select letters, numbers, and menu options; Use the U and D keys to a previous page, or restores a data field's previous value. Press E to move the cur- use the L and R keys to confirm your entry. 5 sor forward or backward along the line. Pressing GOTO twice activates MOB. M Captures a position and displays the mark position page. UD Selects alphanumerical characters and menu choices and moves the field highlight from field to a primary page. INTRODUCTION Keypad ...
G Displays GOTO page with the waypoint highlighted for all data entry. Q Returns display to select letters, numbers, and menu options; Use the U and D keys to a previous page, or restores a data field's previous value. Press E to move the cur- use the L and R keys to confirm your entry. 5 sor forward or backward along the line. Pressing GOTO twice activates MOB. M Captures a position and displays the mark position page. UD Selects alphanumerical characters and menu choices and moves the field highlight from field to a primary page. INTRODUCTION Keypad ...
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... top of your heading. Your track and speed are , what direction you're heading and how fast you to each satellite being used for the GPS 12XL. The graphic compass tape reflects your current position in three dimensions: latitude, longitude, and altitude. The bottom of the page contains a row of any blocked...
... top of your heading. Your track and speed are , what direction you're heading and how fast you to each satellite being used for the GPS 12XL. The graphic compass tape reflects your current position in three dimensions: latitude, longitude, and altitude. The bottom of the page contains a row of any blocked...
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... (TRK), speed (SPD), and a selectable field for estimated time to arrival (ETA), estimated time enroute (ETE), course to the waypoint shown below. The GPS 12XL has two navigation page choices: the Compass Page and the Highway Page. The Menu Page gives you access to the waypoint from the direction you... have just covered. As you move, you the way to the GPS 12XL's waypoint management, route, track log, and setup features through a list of the map. The center of the page contains a compass ring and ...
... (TRK), speed (SPD), and a selectable field for estimated time to arrival (ETA), estimated time enroute (ETE), course to the waypoint shown below. The GPS 12XL has two navigation page choices: the Compass Page and the Highway Page. The Menu Page gives you access to the waypoint from the direction you... have just covered. As you move, you the way to the GPS 12XL's waypoint management, route, track log, and setup features through a list of the map. The center of the page contains a compass ring and ...
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... the upper-left portion of measure, selectable fields, etc.) have been changed . When sufficient satellite signals have to mark a position as a waypoint. (Your GPS 12XL can use our GPS 12XL to guide us somewhere, we have been acquired, the Satellite Page will be assigned a custom waypoint symbol for easy waypoint recognition on and that... none of the factory settings ( units of the page. If these settings have been changed , the pictures and descriptions you see on . Press B until the receiver turns on your screen. Press the M key. Move the cursor to the 'DONE?'
... the upper-left portion of measure, selectable fields, etc.) have been changed . When sufficient satellite signals have to mark a position as a waypoint. (Your GPS 12XL can use our GPS 12XL to guide us somewhere, we have been acquired, the Satellite Page will be assigned a custom waypoint symbol for easy waypoint recognition on and that... none of the factory settings ( units of the page. If these settings have been changed , the pictures and descriptions you see on . Press B until the receiver turns on your screen. Press the M key. Move the cursor to the 'DONE?'
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.... The direction you 've selected. The latitude and longitude of your speed, trip distance, and altitude are moving (track), your position are displayed in the GPS 12XL's memory. 9 Let's continue by performing a GOTO. Press P. The house symbol labeled 'HOME' is the waypoint you created and the line connecting the two is shown...
.... The direction you 've selected. The latitude and longitude of your speed, trip distance, and altitude are moving (track), your position are displayed in the GPS 12XL's memory. 9 Let's continue by performing a GOTO. Press P. The house symbol labeled 'HOME' is the waypoint you created and the line connecting the two is shown...
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...The bearing and distance to Waypoint Speed Over Ground Track Over Ground Selectable Field Whenever you select a destination waypoint, the GPS 12XL provides graphic steering guidance with the Compass Page (the default navigation page). GETTING STARTED Compass Page and Cancelling a GOTO The...Compass Page Bearing to Waypoint Graphic Compass Pointer to Waypoint Destination Waypoint Distance to a waypoint are going directly to press PAGE. The GPS 12XL will also provide steering guidance with a pointer arrow to do is canceled. Once you've arrived, you are shown below. The...
...The bearing and distance to Waypoint Speed Over Ground Track Over Ground Selectable Field Whenever you select a destination waypoint, the GPS 12XL provides graphic steering guidance with the Compass Page (the default navigation page). GETTING STARTED Compass Page and Cancelling a GOTO The...Compass Page Bearing to Waypoint Graphic Compass Pointer to Waypoint Destination Waypoint Distance to a waypoint are going directly to press PAGE. The GPS 12XL will also provide steering guidance with a pointer arrow to do is canceled. Once you've arrived, you are shown below. The...
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... the Satellite Page. option and press E. Highlight the 'CFG' field and press E. 3. Turning the Receiver Off You've now gone through the basic operation of your new GPS receiver and probably know a little more advanced features, turn the GPS 12XL off: 1. The clear log confirmation page will be continuously deleted to make room for the...
... the Satellite Page. option and press E. Highlight the 'CFG' field and press E. 3. Turning the Receiver Off You've now gone through the basic operation of your new GPS receiver and probably know a little more advanced features, turn the GPS 12XL off: 1. The clear log confirmation page will be continuously deleted to make room for the...
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...improve satellite reception and speed up ); and the center point is collecting data from receiving satellite signals (See satellites 07 and 09 above the horizon; As soon as the GPS 12XL has collected the necessary data to the unit's last known position. The satellite number...strength bar will appear, indicating that the satellite has been found and the receiver is directly overhead. REFERENCE Satellite Page Satellite Page Status Field Battery Indicator Horizontal Accuracy Skyview Display The GPS 12XL Satellite Page will help you determine which satellites are in view, and whether...
...improve satellite reception and speed up ); and the center point is collecting data from receiving satellite signals (See satellites 07 and 09 above the horizon; As soon as the GPS 12XL has collected the necessary data to the unit's last known position. The satellite number...strength bar will appear, indicating that the satellite has been found and the receiver is directly overhead. REFERENCE Satellite Page Satellite Page Status Field Battery Indicator Horizontal Accuracy Skyview Display The GPS 12XL Satellite Page will help you determine which satellites are in view, and whether...
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...Appendix A), and is useful if you have traveled over 500 miles with the receiver off and back on the satellites currently in simulator mode. the GPS 12XL is indoors. If you travel more than 500 miles with the receiver off and must be in searching, AutoLocate, acquiring, simulator, or poor ...horizontal accuracy (estimated position error, in feet or meters) at the top right. REFERENCE Receiver Status & EZinit The signal strength bars at the bottom of the page will not appear until the GPS 12XL has found the satellites indicated at the bottom of the screen. AutoLocate- Poor Cvg (...
...Appendix A), and is useful if you have traveled over 500 miles with the receiver off and back on the satellites currently in simulator mode. the GPS 12XL is indoors. If you travel more than 500 miles with the receiver off and must be in searching, AutoLocate, acquiring, simulator, or poor ...horizontal accuracy (estimated position error, in feet or meters) at the top right. REFERENCE Receiver Status & EZinit The signal strength bars at the bottom of the page will not appear until the GPS 12XL has found the satellites indicated at the bottom of the screen. AutoLocate- Poor Cvg (...
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... differences will appear with "Yes?" The GPS 12XL features an internal lithium battery that the GPS 12XL is not running off . 2. To erase all stored data to confirm your selection. 3. highlighted, and ask you will not appear if the receiver is calibrated for ! Upon activating the ...cause all stored data: 1. play Ni-Cad and lithium batteries differently . Backlighting Bulb Icon The GPS 12XL features full-screen backlighting. This will maintain the unit's memory when the receiver is turned off batteries or external power. Emergency Erase Function You may erase the...
... differences will appear with "Yes?" The GPS 12XL features an internal lithium battery that the GPS 12XL is not running off . 2. To erase all stored data to confirm your selection. 3. highlighted, and ask you will not appear if the receiver is calibrated for ! Upon activating the ...cause all stored data: 1. play Ni-Cad and lithium batteries differently . Backlighting Bulb Icon The GPS 12XL features full-screen backlighting. This will maintain the unit's memory when the receiver is turned off batteries or external power. Emergency Erase Function You may erase the...
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... at slow speeds (or when you 're moving ). Below that field is the Position Page. Position Page The second page in the GPS 12XL's primary page sequence is a 12- This page shows you where you are, what direction you're heading, and how fast you're ...view in the other user-selectable field. The following user-selectable options are traveling without an active destination waypoint. average speed traveled. The GPS 12XL uses this information regardless of information to another. or 24-hour clock. total distance traveled since last reset. total (cumulative) time in...
... at slow speeds (or when you 're moving ). Below that field is the Position Page. Position Page The second page in the GPS 12XL's primary page sequence is a 12- This page shows you where you are, what direction you're heading, and how fast you're ...view in the other user-selectable field. The following user-selectable options are traveling without an active destination waypoint. average speed traveled. The GPS 12XL uses this information regardless of information to another. or 24-hour clock. total distance traveled since last reset. total (cumulative) time in...