'Plus' Features Addendum
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... With the unit already on your new GPS III Plus is a new GARMIN product that allows you to download additional maps from rest areas and toll booths to the built-in database of Purchase Battery Life GPS III Plus battery life is improved in this handy Plus Features Addendum. You may also ...contact us toll free at 1-800-8001020, or visit our website: www.garmin.com. Among the many new features we...
... With the unit already on your new GPS III Plus is a new GARMIN product that allows you to download additional maps from rest areas and toll booths to the built-in database of Purchase Battery Life GPS III Plus battery life is improved in this handy Plus Features Addendum. You may also ...contact us toll free at 1-800-8001020, or visit our website: www.garmin.com. Among the many new features we...
Owner's Manual
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... 15 Cautions ii Active Route Page 16 FCC Compliance iii SIMULATOR TOUR 17 Limited Warranty iv REFERENCE GETTING STARTED Satellite Status Page 25 Unit Features 1 Satellite Status Page Options 29 Keypad Usage / Display 2 Position Page 30 Battery Installation 3 Position Page Options 31 What is GPS 4 Map Page 33 Initialization 5 Highway Exits 35 Main...
... 15 Cautions ii Active Route Page 16 FCC Compliance iii SIMULATOR TOUR 17 Limited Warranty iv REFERENCE GETTING STARTED Satellite Status Page 25 Unit Features 1 Satellite Status Page Options 29 Keypad Usage / Display 2 Position Page 30 Battery Installation 3 Position Page Options 31 What is GPS 4 Map Page 33 Initialization 5 Highway Exits 35 Main...
Owner's Manual
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GETTING STARTED Unit Features Antenna (detachable) Function Keys Power/Backlight Key (red) Rocker Keypad LCD Display Battery Door 1 To change the screen orientation, press and hold the PAGE key.
GETTING STARTED Unit Features Antenna (detachable) Function Keys Power/Backlight Key (red) Rocker Keypad LCD Display Battery Door 1 To change the screen orientation, press and hold the PAGE key.
Owner's Manual
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... due to 36 hours of continuous use of factors, including temperature, use (See page 87). You may also be accurate when using NiCad or lithium batteries (see page 77). When replacing the GPS III+'s batteries, observe the polarity markings engraved in the closed position by rotating the metal ring 90° clockwise. These...
... due to 36 hours of continuous use of factors, including temperature, use (See page 87). You may also be accurate when using NiCad or lithium batteries (see page 77). When replacing the GPS III+'s batteries, observe the polarity markings engraved in the closed position by rotating the metal ring 90° clockwise. These...
Owner's Manual
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...satellites, corresponding signal strength bars, the status of satellites are available, you will be alerted with a 'Poor Coverage' receiver status and message. 8 Battery Level Indicator Satellite Status Page Sky View The signal strength bars depict the relative strength of what the receiver is doing at any given time...error (EPE). Satellites are visible to the receiver, whether or not they're being used to as you can also tell how much battery power is looking in the sky for each satellite being received. GETTING STARTED Satellite Status Page The signal strength bars give you 're ...
...satellites, corresponding signal strength bars, the status of satellites are available, you will be alerted with a 'Poor Coverage' receiver status and message. 8 Battery Level Indicator Satellite Status Page Sky View The signal strength bars depict the relative strength of what the receiver is doing at any given time...error (EPE). Satellites are visible to the receiver, whether or not they're being used to as you can also tell how much battery power is looking in the sky for each satellite being received. GETTING STARTED Satellite Status Page The signal strength bars give you 're ...
Owner's Manual
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... and speed by selecting and using the best satellites in view. Once a fix has been calculated, the GPS III+ will appear for use . Sky View and Signal Strength Bars The sky view and signal strength bars give ...keypad to adjust the level of various receiver functions, including current satellite coverage, receiver operating mode, battery level and position accuracy. The GPS III+'s Satellite Status Page provides a visual reference of contrast, and press ENTER to save the new ... backlighting: 1. A solid signal bar means the satellite is looking for navigation (solid bar status).
... and speed by selecting and using the best satellites in view. Once a fix has been calculated, the GPS III+ will appear for use . Sky View and Signal Strength Bars The sky view and signal strength bars give ...keypad to adjust the level of various receiver functions, including current satellite coverage, receiver operating mode, battery level and position accuracy. The GPS III+'s Satellite Status Page provides a visual reference of contrast, and press ENTER to save the new ... backlighting: 1. A solid signal bar means the satellite is looking for navigation (solid bar status).
Owner's Manual
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... power. After acknowledging the message, select 'Use Map' or 'AutoLocate' from which displays the strength of the unit's batteries. Poor GPS Coverage- The prompt may also appear during normal use your GPS III+. NiCad and lithium batteries will automatically appear when you to determine a position fix) a message will maintain the unit's memory when the receiver...
... power. After acknowledging the message, select 'Use Map' or 'AutoLocate' from which displays the strength of the unit's batteries. Poor GPS Coverage- The prompt may also appear during normal use your GPS III+. NiCad and lithium batteries will automatically appear when you to determine a position fix) a message will maintain the unit's memory when the receiver...
Owner's Manual
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Change Fields- Available data types are: Altitude, Average (Avg) Speed, Battery (Bat) Timer, Max Speed, Odometer, Speed, Sunrise (at present position), Sunset (at present position), Track, Trip Odometer, Trip Timer, User Timer and Voltage. Highlight '... fields to the factory default settings. 32 Select the desired data type from the list. allows you to change a data field: 1. Select the type of navigation terms. To change (using the rocker keypad) and press ENTER. 3. Restore Defaults- To restore the factory default settings, highlight 'Restore Defaults' and press ENTER. '...
Change Fields- Available data types are: Altitude, Average (Avg) Speed, Battery (Bat) Timer, Max Speed, Odometer, Speed, Sunrise (at present position), Sunset (at present position), Track, Trip Odometer, Trip Timer, User Timer and Voltage. Highlight '... fields to the factory default settings. 32 Select the desired data type from the list. allows you to change a data field: 1. Select the type of navigation terms. To change (using the rocker keypad) and press ENTER. 3. Restore Defaults- To restore the factory default settings, highlight 'Restore Defaults' and press ENTER. '...
Owner's Manual
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...Course Alarm Position Position Format (latitude/longitude, UTM/UPS, Maidenhead, regional grids); Settings for simulated Track, Speed and Altitude System Backlight timeout, Battery type, Power Saver Mode and Display Orientation Units Units of measure settings for local 24 hour, local 12 hour (AM/PM) or UTC...and since new Time Formats for - Mode setting for each Setup file tab item. Map Datum selection Interface Format (NMEA, RTCM, GARMIN proprietary); To display the desired information, highlight the appropriate file tab (using the LEFT/RIGHT keys on the page. 75 The file...
...Course Alarm Position Position Format (latitude/longitude, UTM/UPS, Maidenhead, regional grids); Settings for simulated Track, Speed and Altitude System Backlight timeout, Battery type, Power Saver Mode and Display Orientation Units Units of measure settings for local 24 hour, local 12 hour (AM/PM) or UTC...and since new Time Formats for - Mode setting for each Setup file tab item. Map Datum selection Interface Format (NMEA, RTCM, GARMIN proprietary); To display the desired information, highlight the appropriate file tab (using the LEFT/RIGHT keys on the page. 75 The file...
Owner's Manual
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...automatically. To keep the screen/keypad backlighting on continuously ('always on') when selected, or enable the automatic shutoff to your GPS III+: Alkaline, Lithium or NiCad. The GPS III+ will operate up to 4 minutes (since last key press) are available. Highlight the 'Power Saver' field and press... a timeout duration, select the desired time period and press ENTER. Highlight the 'Backlight' field and press ENTER. 2. Battery is used to designate the type of batteries currently being used to select 'ON' (or 'OFF') and press ENTER. This setting ensures accurate readings from the '...
...automatically. To keep the screen/keypad backlighting on continuously ('always on') when selected, or enable the automatic shutoff to your GPS III+: Alkaline, Lithium or NiCad. The GPS III+ will operate up to 4 minutes (since last key press) are available. Highlight the 'Power Saver' field and press... a timeout duration, select the desired time period and press ENTER. Highlight the 'Backlight' field and press ENTER. 2. Battery is used to designate the type of batteries currently being used to select 'ON' (or 'OFF') and press ENTER. This setting ensures accurate readings from the '...
Owner's Manual
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... Press ENTER to confirm. Since Midnight provides a running count of how long the GPS III+ has been in the left -hand column, press ENTER and select 'Up'. The battery timer will automatically reset when depleted batteries are replaced with the left -hand column and press ENTER. 2. To select ...provides both count up or count down timer. Press ENTER to view the User Timer options. Battery Timer provides a running count of total GPS III+ operating time since midnight of how long the GPS III+ has been in the left -hand column highlighted-press ENTER to accept., then-with a ...
... Press ENTER to confirm. Since Midnight provides a running count of how long the GPS III+ has been in the left -hand column, press ENTER and select 'Up'. The battery timer will automatically reset when depleted batteries are replaced with the left -hand column and press ENTER. 2. To select ...provides both count up or count down timer. Press ENTER to view the User Timer options. Battery Timer provides a running count of total GPS III+ operating time since midnight of how long the GPS III+ has been in the left -hand column highlighted-press ENTER to accept., then-with a ...
Owner's Manual
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... Up: Internal Lithium Battery POWER Receiver: Differential-ready PhaseTrac12™ Acquisition Time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (EZinit/cold start) Approx. 5 minutes (AutoLocate™) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Position Accuracy: 3-5 meters (10-16 ft) with your unit, please contact your GARMIN dealer or GARMIN Customer Service. The GPS III+ is constructed of...
... Up: Internal Lithium Battery POWER Receiver: Differential-ready PhaseTrac12™ Acquisition Time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (EZinit/cold start) Approx. 5 minutes (AutoLocate™) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Position Accuracy: 3-5 meters (10-16 ft) with your unit, please contact your GARMIN dealer or GARMIN Customer Service. The GPS III+ is constructed of...
Owner's Manual
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... obtain a fix. Battery Power Low-The batteries are one minute away from the Alarms submenu has been reached. Need to abnormal satellite conditions. Turn power off and use other navigational sources to an authorized GARMIN service center. Oscillator Needs Adjustment-The GPS III+ has detected excessive ..., possibly in order to do not match. Failure to start and/or continue 2D navigation. Off Course Alarm-You are provided for smooth waypoint transitions. APPENDIX E Messages The GPS III+ uses an on the Alarms submenu. Whenever the message appears, press ENTER to acknowledge...
... obtain a fix. Battery Power Low-The batteries are one minute away from the Alarms submenu has been reached. Need to abnormal satellite conditions. Turn power off and use other navigational sources to an authorized GARMIN service center. Oscillator Needs Adjustment-The GPS III+ has detected excessive ..., possibly in order to do not match. Failure to start and/or continue 2D navigation. Off Course Alarm-You are provided for smooth waypoint transitions. APPENDIX E Messages The GPS III+ uses an on the Alarms submenu. Whenever the message appears, press ENTER to acknowledge...
Owner's Manual
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... sky for repair. Steep Turn Ahead-This message appears approximately one minute prior to stay on course. APPENDIX E Searching the Sky- The GPS III+ is full and no longer receiving the beacon signal. Stored Data Lost-All waypoints, routes, time, and almanac data have used all ...unit is identical to an authorized GARMIN service center. Take your unit to make room for new entries. Delete unwanted waypoints to an authorized GARMIN dealer for the route. Waypoint Memory Full-You have attempted to add more than 30 waypoints to battery failure, or the receiver's ...
... sky for repair. Steep Turn Ahead-This message appears approximately one minute prior to stay on course. APPENDIX E Searching the Sky- The GPS III+ is full and no longer receiving the beacon signal. Stored Data Lost-All waypoints, routes, time, and almanac data have used all ...unit is identical to an authorized GARMIN service center. Take your unit to make room for new entries. Delete unwanted waypoints to an authorized GARMIN dealer for the route. Waypoint Memory Full-You have attempted to add more than 30 waypoints to battery failure, or the receiver's ...
Owner's Manual
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...AutoZoom 41-42 Averaging Positions 31,47,52 Average Speed 95 B Backlight Timer 75,77 Backlighting On/Off 30,77 Battery Installation/Replacement . . . 3 Battery Level Indicator 3,27,77 98 Battery Type 27,77 Beacon Receiver Setup 84-85 Bearing 95 Bearing Pointer 11,23,43 Big Numbers 11,44 C ... 11,23,45 Contrast 25,30 Course 95 Cursor 2 D Data Entry 2 Date and Time Setup 80 Default 2 Detail, Map 41 DGPS Setup 84-85 Differential GPS (DGPS) . . . . 26,84-85 Dilution of Precision (DOP 28 Display Features 2 Distance 95 E Enter/Mark Key 2 Estimated Position Error (EPE) . . . 28...
...AutoZoom 41-42 Averaging Positions 31,47,52 Average Speed 95 B Backlight Timer 75,77 Backlighting On/Off 30,77 Battery Installation/Replacement . . . 3 Battery Level Indicator 3,27,77 98 Battery Type 27,77 Beacon Receiver Setup 84-85 Bearing 95 Bearing Pointer 11,23,43 Big Numbers 11,44 C ... 11,23,45 Contrast 25,30 Course 95 Cursor 2 D Data Entry 2 Date and Time Setup 80 Default 2 Detail, Map 41 DGPS Setup 84-85 Differential GPS (DGPS) . . . . 26,84-85 Dilution of Precision (DOP 28 Display Features 2 Distance 95 E Enter/Mark Key 2 Estimated Position Error (EPE) . . . 28...