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... GARMIN's continuing commitment to provide quality navigation information in order to -use ! To get the most from your dealer immediately. Before getting started with Detachable Antenna • Wrist Strap • GPS III+ Owner's Manual • Quick Reference Card • Velcro Mount • PC Interface Cable i This manual is organized into three sections for choosing the GARMIN GPS III...
... GARMIN's continuing commitment to provide quality navigation information in order to -use ! To get the most from your dealer immediately. Before getting started with Detachable Antenna • Wrist Strap • GPS III+ Owner's Manual • Quick Reference Card • Velcro Mount • PC Interface Cable i This manual is organized into three sections for choosing the GARMIN GPS III...
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Nearest Waypoints 53 GOTO 55 GOTO Options 56 MOB 57 TracBack 58 Routes 59 Route Options 65 Active Route Page 66 Active Route Page Options 67 Main Menu 69 Setup Menu 74 APPENDIX A: Dashboard Mounting 86 APPENDIX B: Specifications 87 APPENDIX C: Wiring/Interfacing 88 APPENDIX D: Antenna/Remote Mounting . . . . 89 APPENDIX E: Messages 90 APPENDIX F: Map Datums 92 APPENDIX G: Navigation Terms 95 APPENDIX H: Time Offsets 97 APPENDIX I : Index 98 INTRODUCTION Table of Contents vii
Nearest Waypoints 53 GOTO 55 GOTO Options 56 MOB 57 TracBack 58 Routes 59 Route Options 65 Active Route Page 66 Active Route Page Options 67 Main Menu 69 Setup Menu 74 APPENDIX A: Dashboard Mounting 86 APPENDIX B: Specifications 87 APPENDIX C: Wiring/Interfacing 88 APPENDIX D: Antenna/Remote Mounting . . . . 89 APPENDIX E: Messages 90 APPENDIX F: Map Datums 92 APPENDIX G: Navigation Terms 95 APPENDIX H: Time Offsets 97 APPENDIX I : Index 98 INTRODUCTION Table of Contents vii
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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.
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The GPS III+ operates on -screen battery level indicator is calibrated for alkaline batteries, and will retain your data while you're changing batteries. H NOTE: The on 4 AA ... plastic case. 3. GETTING STARTED Battery Installation Polarity Markings 3 When replacing the GPS III+'s batteries, observe the polarity markings engraved in the closed position by rotating the metal ring 90° clockwise. Battery life varies due to 36 hours of an external antenna, and backlighting. An internal 10-year lithium battery will not be...
The GPS III+ operates on -screen battery level indicator is calibrated for alkaline batteries, and will retain your data while you're changing batteries. H NOTE: The on 4 AA ... plastic case. 3. GETTING STARTED Battery Installation Polarity Markings 3 When replacing the GPS III+'s batteries, observe the polarity markings engraved in the closed position by rotating the metal ring 90° clockwise. Battery life varies due to 36 hours of an external antenna, and backlighting. An internal 10-year lithium battery will not be...
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...been moved over 500 miles (with the antenna pointing up. GETTING STARTED What is only necessary under the following conditions: • The first time you use this almanac data, your new GPS III+ on satellite signals to provide you with navigation guidance, the receiver needs to have an... unobstructed, clear view of the sky for best performance. The GPS III+ must continuously "see satellites above the horizon, so it will prompt you to initialize the receiver. Visit the GARMIN web...
...been moved over 500 miles (with the antenna pointing up. GETTING STARTED What is only necessary under the following conditions: • The first time you use this almanac data, your new GPS III+ on satellite signals to provide you with navigation guidance, the receiver needs to have an... unobstructed, clear view of the sky for best performance. The GPS III+ must continuously "see satellites above the horizon, so it will prompt you to initialize the receiver. Visit the GARMIN web...
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... four satellites to provide a three-dimensional (3D) fix, it easier to identify your position. Initializing Your GPS III+ To initialize the GPS III+, take the receiver outside and find an open area where the antenna has a clear view of a vehicle (Appendix A) or on a bike. (Likewise, when you use...ENTER to select the position and begin searching for '2D Navigation' or '3D Navigation' to twelve satellites in view get blocked or "shaded," the receiver can maintain a two-dimensional (2D) fix with the antenna pointing up .) To turn the GPS III+ on the map. 5 You may either hold the ...
... four satellites to provide a three-dimensional (3D) fix, it easier to identify your position. Initializing Your GPS III+ To initialize the GPS III+, take the receiver outside and find an open area where the antenna has a clear view of a vehicle (Appendix A) or on a bike. (Likewise, when you use...ENTER to select the position and begin searching for '2D Navigation' or '3D Navigation' to twelve satellites in view get blocked or "shaded," the receiver can maintain a two-dimensional (2D) fix with the antenna pointing up .) To turn the GPS III+ on the map. 5 You may either hold the ...
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...manually changed pages (shown left). GETTING STARTED Initialization Once the GPS III+ has a position fix, it will automatically turn the unit off ? If there are large buildings or mountains, or if there is now ready to mount an external antenna on a car dash, make sure the unit is lost,...placed so that it can "see pages 7 and 10), or reselect your local GARMIN dealer or GARMIN Sales and inquire about the GA 26C low-profile remote antenna, part number 010-10052-04.) • Have you 're using the GPS III+ on your vehicle's windshield. see " through your vehicle's roof or trunk ...
...manually changed pages (shown left). GETTING STARTED Initialization Once the GPS III+ has a position fix, it will automatically turn the unit off ? If there are large buildings or mountains, or if there is now ready to mount an external antenna on a car dash, make sure the unit is lost,...placed so that it can "see pages 7 and 10), or reselect your local GARMIN dealer or GARMIN Sales and inquire about the GA 26C low-profile remote antenna, part number 010-10052-04.) • Have you 're using the GPS III+ on your vehicle's windshield. see " through your vehicle's roof or trunk ...
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... to reset, and reinitialize the receiver if necessary. the receiver is operating on external power. This allows you first use if the antenna is shaded or the unit is used indoors.) Battery Level Indicator The Satellite Status Page also features a battery level indicator, located to...a position fix) a message will appear, prompting you have traveled over 500 miles with the receiver off and back on page 77. The GPS III+ features an internal 10-year lithium battery that will display the battery level differently due to incorrect initialization or abnormal satellite conditions. H NOTE:...
... to reset, and reinitialize the receiver if necessary. the receiver is operating on external power. This allows you first use if the antenna is shaded or the unit is used indoors.) Battery Level Indicator The Satellite Status Page also features a battery level indicator, located to...a position fix) a message will appear, prompting you have traveled over 500 miles with the receiver off and back on page 77. The GPS III+ features an internal 10-year lithium battery that will display the battery level differently due to incorrect initialization or abnormal satellite conditions. H NOTE:...
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... 5 minutes (AutoLocate™) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Position Accuracy: 3-5 meters (10-16 ft) with the case. To protect your GPS III+, keep it in its carrying case (optional accessory) when not in use a soft cloth and a household window cleaner. Never attempt any repairs... yourself, as this may cause injury or void your GARMIN dealer or GARMIN Customer Service. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please contact your warranty. The GPS III+ is constructed of high-quality materials and should not require user APPENDIX B ...
... 5 minutes (AutoLocate™) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Position Accuracy: 3-5 meters (10-16 ft) with the case. To protect your GPS III+, keep it in its carrying case (optional accessory) when not in use a soft cloth and a household window cleaner. Never attempt any repairs... yourself, as this may cause injury or void your GARMIN dealer or GARMIN Customer Service. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please contact your warranty. The GPS III+ is constructed of high-quality materials and should not require user APPENDIX B ...
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...away. Trunk lip and permanent flange mounts are needed to consider one of satellites received. Rotate the antenna toward the rear of the sky. APPENDIX D The GPS III+'s antenna may be checked at any time using the Satellite Status Page (see page 25). An optional extension... cable allows you may want to determine a three dimensional position. Note: The antenna can only be used inside a vehicle. Pull the antenna gently away from the GPS III+ unit, using a remote-mounted antenna Antenna / Remote Mounting will vary throughout the day, but may be removed to 8 feet...
...away. Trunk lip and permanent flange mounts are needed to consider one of satellites received. Rotate the antenna toward the rear of the sky. APPENDIX D The GPS III+'s antenna may be checked at any time using the Satellite Status Page (see page 25). An optional extension... cable allows you may want to determine a three dimensional position. Note: The antenna can only be used inside a vehicle. Pull the antenna gently away from the GPS III+ unit, using a remote-mounted antenna Antenna / Remote Mounting will vary throughout the day, but may be removed to 8 feet...
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...A Accuracy Circle 41-42 Active Route Options 41,67-68 Active Route Page 16,66 Alarms 75,81 Almanac 4 Altitude 95 Altitude Entry 29 Antenna, Removing 89 Arrival Alarm 75,81 Arrow, panning 20 AutoLocateTM Mode 6,29 Automatic Shutdown 6 Autotune(DGPS 84-85 AutoZoom 41-42 Averaging Positions ... 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) . . . ...
...A Accuracy Circle 41-42 Active Route Options 41,67-68 Active Route Page 16,66 Alarms 75,81 Almanac 4 Altitude 95 Altitude Entry 29 Antenna, Removing 89 Arrival Alarm 75,81 Arrow, panning 20 AutoLocateTM Mode 6,29 Automatic Shutdown 6 Autotune(DGPS 84-85 AutoZoom 41-42 Averaging Positions ... 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) . . . ...
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Options 56-57 GPS Overview 4 H Heading Selection 76 Highlight 2 Highway Display 12,24,43 Highway Page 12,24,43 Highway Page Options 44 Highway Exits 35,52 "How To" Index viii I Initialization 4-6,27,29 Installation, antenna 85 Installation, wiring 84 IN Zoom Key 2 Interface Formats 73,81,84 Interface...Measuring Between Waypoints . . . . 38 Menu Key 2 Messages 86-87 MGRS Coordinates 82 APPENDIX I Index MOB Function 53,55 Mounting 82 N Navigation Basics 91-92 Navigation Units 76 Nearest Cities 15,38-41,51-52 Nearest Exits 15,38-41,51-52 Nearest Geo Points . . . 15,38-41,51-...
Options 56-57 GPS Overview 4 H Heading Selection 76 Highlight 2 Highway Display 12,24,43 Highway Page 12,24,43 Highway Page Options 44 Highway Exits 35,52 "How To" Index viii I Initialization 4-6,27,29 Installation, antenna 85 Installation, wiring 84 IN Zoom Key 2 Interface Formats 73,81,84 Interface...Measuring Between Waypoints . . . . 38 Menu Key 2 Messages 86-87 MGRS Coordinates 82 APPENDIX I Index MOB Function 53,55 Mounting 82 N Navigation Basics 91-92 Navigation Units 76 Nearest Cities 15,38-41,51-52 Nearest Exits 15,38-41,51-52 Nearest Geo Points . . . 15,38-41,51-...