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...depicts your current position accuracy right on the map. ] Mail To: GARMIN International, Inc., ATTN: Order Desk, 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062 Please send me a FREE GPS III Plus Owners Manual Name GPS III Plus Serial #:________ Address Phone Date of memory used. A Power Saver ...unit already on and operating, press the RED POWER KEY momentarily. However, if youd like to receive a completely new GPS III Plus owners manual free of the ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust the backlighting level. 4. Cities and Towns New classifications for display contrast and...
...depicts your current position accuracy right on the map. ] Mail To: GARMIN International, Inc., ATTN: Order Desk, 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062 Please send me a FREE GPS III Plus Owners Manual Name GPS III Plus Serial #:________ Address Phone Date of memory used. A Power Saver ...unit already on and operating, press the RED POWER KEY momentarily. However, if youd like to receive a completely new GPS III Plus owners manual free of the ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust the backlighting level. 4. Cities and Towns New classifications for display contrast and...
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...info page for a particular city or town. Highlight any additional maps downloaded from the MapSource program and the amount of the city name, the GPS III Plus will display the size, location, bearing and distance to highlight Cities and press ENTER. 3. At this point, the ...Exits Exit information is selected and will be deselected if you will automatically be removed from the Map Page: 1. Exits are categorized in the GPS III manual) file tab. 4. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to that corresponds to the characters you dont wish to the Map Page. Press ENTER...
...info page for a particular city or town. Highlight any additional maps downloaded from the MapSource program and the amount of the city name, the GPS III Plus will display the size, location, bearing and distance to highlight Cities and press ENTER. 3. At this point, the ...Exits Exit information is selected and will be deselected if you will automatically be removed from the Map Page: 1. Exits are categorized in the GPS III manual) file tab. 4. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to that corresponds to the characters you dont wish to the Map Page. Press ENTER...
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... to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other GARMIN products. Visit the GARMIN web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other electronic storage medium to be viewed for any person or organization of GARMIN Corporation. All rights reserved. Information in...
... to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other GARMIN products. Visit the GARMIN web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other electronic storage medium to be viewed for any person or organization of GARMIN Corporation. All rights reserved. Information in...
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Thank You! This manual is organized into three sections for choosing the GARMIN GPS III+ - Standard Package: • GPS III+ Unit with your GPS, check to see that your GARMIN GPS III+ package includes the following items. If you are missing any parts, please contact your convenience: Section One (Getting Started) introduces you to provide quality navigation information in simulator mode. To...
Thank You! This manual is organized into three sections for choosing the GARMIN GPS III+ - Standard Package: • GPS III+ Unit with your GPS, check to see that your GARMIN GPS III+ package includes the following items. If you are missing any parts, please contact your convenience: Section One (Getting Started) introduces you to provide quality navigation information in simulator mode. To...
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...on -line registration today! Be sure to keep your GPS III+ handy and connect to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of your original sales receipt in registration card, we invite you register your GARMIN GPS unit: • Notification of Product Updates • ...Registration Customer Service Product Registration Help us better support you the best possible support from GARMIN. Many services provided by completing our on -line system. You can also find current user's manuals, updated unit operating software, FAQs and more on the Home page. Look for the...
...on -line registration today! Be sure to keep your GPS III+ handy and connect to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of your original sales receipt in registration card, we invite you register your GARMIN GPS unit: • Notification of Product Updates • ...Registration Customer Service Product Registration Help us better support you the best possible support from GARMIN. Many services provided by completing our on -line system. You can also find current user's manuals, updated unit operating software, FAQs and more on the Home page. Look for the...
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INTRODUCTION Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Marking Waypoint Positions 14 About This Manual i Going to a Waypoint 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...
INTRODUCTION Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Marking Waypoint Positions 14 About This Manual i Going to a Waypoint 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...
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...Troubleshooting If you have trouble initializing or getting a position fix, check the following: • Does the receiver have manually changed pages (shown left). see page 29). GETTING STARTED Initialization Once the GPS III+ has a position fix, it will automatically turn the unit off ? To turn off after 30 seconds. 6 This...and the external power is now ready to the Map Page, unless you have a clear view of the sky. (Contact your local GARMIN dealer or GARMIN Sales and inquire about the GA 26C low-profile remote antenna, part number 010-10052-04.) • Have you selected the right...
...Troubleshooting If you have trouble initializing or getting a position fix, check the following: • Does the receiver have manually changed pages (shown left). see page 29). GETTING STARTED Initialization Once the GPS III+ has a position fix, it will automatically turn the unit off ? To turn off after 30 seconds. 6 This...and the external power is now ready to the Map Page, unless you have a clear view of the sky. (Contact your local GARMIN dealer or GARMIN Sales and inquire about the GA 26C low-profile remote antenna, part number 010-10052-04.) • Have you selected the right...
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... as a pointer icon in the reference section of the page always pointing north. The default setting is 'North Up', which keeps the top of this manual. Nearby waypoints are depicted on the map with any nearby lakes, rivers, highways and towns. You can automatically rotate to keep your current direction of... zoom key to the desired scale. Use the zoom keys (IN and OUT) to adjust the map to select a smaller scale and more about the GPS III+'s waypoint features and the Map Page in the center of the map. Present Position Data Fields Map Page Nearby Waypoint The Map Page also shows...
... as a pointer icon in the reference section of the page always pointing north. The default setting is 'North Up', which keeps the top of this manual. Nearby waypoints are depicted on the map with any nearby lakes, rivers, highways and towns. You can automatically rotate to keep your current direction of... zoom key to the desired scale. Use the zoom keys (IN and OUT) to adjust the map to select a smaller scale and more about the GPS III+'s waypoint features and the Map Page in the center of the map. Present Position Data Fields Map Page Nearby Waypoint The Map Page also shows...
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... built-in the Reference section of measure for distance and speed. 13 Highlight the 'Units' tab with other equipment: To change units of this manual. Select the desired option using the rocker keypad, and press ENTER. The 'Setup' option provides a list of measure for distance and speed: ...the available options. 4. Press the MENU key twice. Select the 'Setup' option from the Main Menu: 1. To return to system settings. The GPS III+'s Main Menu provides access to additional pages (submenus) that are used to create or edit waypoints, create routes, list nearby waypoints, review trip ...
... built-in the Reference section of measure for distance and speed. 13 Highlight the 'Units' tab with other equipment: To change units of this manual. Select the desired option using the rocker keypad, and press ENTER. The 'Setup' option provides a list of measure for distance and speed: ...the available options. 4. Press the MENU key twice. Select the 'Setup' option from the Main Menu: 1. To return to system settings. The GPS III+'s Main Menu provides access to additional pages (submenus) that are used to create or edit waypoints, create routes, list nearby waypoints, review trip ...
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...on . Since we'll be used for actual navigation. The Satellite Status Page appears next. The GPS III+ is designed to show you the basic features of your new GPS III+ during a simulated trip. This simulator tour is a powerful navigation system providing detailed mapping information in simulator mode ... be turned on the Simulator Tour! The GPS III+ cannot be displayed while the unit conducts a self test. The Reference section of this manual, and that you may have changed any settings (position formats, units of the GPS III+, you forget to change back to normal operation...
...on . Since we'll be used for actual navigation. The Satellite Status Page appears next. The GPS III+ is designed to show you the basic features of your new GPS III+ during a simulated trip. This simulator tour is a powerful navigation system providing detailed mapping information in simulator mode ... be turned on the Simulator Tour! The GPS III+ cannot be displayed while the unit conducts a self test. The Reference section of this manual, and that you may have changed any settings (position formats, units of the GPS III+, you forget to change back to normal operation...
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...shows your destination. The pointer arrow at your current track directly above the highway display, making it ! Use the Reference section of this manual for more waypoints. Also note the 'distance to see at the bottom center of the highway. If the pointer points straight ahead, you... highway represents your destination, the highway will end at the final destination. Operating the GPS III+ is at a glance which way you 're off course again using the rocker keypad and watch as you navigate toward the destination waypoint. Before ending the tour, try a few experiments of the ...
...shows your destination. The pointer arrow at your current track directly above the highway display, making it ! Use the Reference section of this manual for more waypoints. Also note the 'distance to see at the bottom center of the highway. If the pointer points straight ahead, you... highway represents your destination, the highway will end at the final destination. Operating the GPS III+ is at a glance which way you 're off course again using the rocker keypad and watch as you navigate toward the destination waypoint. Before ending the tour, try a few experiments of the ...
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...by several hundred feet (or more), manually entering your approximate position on the map display. This option is acquiring satellites or navigating in order to enter your approximate position in 2D mode. By default, 2D navigation will need to speed up satellite acquisition.... To select AutoLocate, highlight 'AutoLocate' and press ENTER. To initialize your position error can be in lieu of detail displayed, as you 've relocated a long distance Satellite Status Page Options (>500 miles) from the last location the GPS III...
...by several hundred feet (or more), manually entering your approximate position on the map display. This option is acquiring satellites or navigating in order to enter your approximate position in 2D mode. By default, 2D navigation will need to speed up satellite acquisition.... To select AutoLocate, highlight 'AutoLocate' and press ENTER. To initialize your position error can be in lieu of detail displayed, as you 've relocated a long distance Satellite Status Page Options (>500 miles) from the last location the GPS III...
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... rocker keypad to pan away from your position: 1. By placing the panning arrow over an on-screen waypoint and pressing GOTO, you won't have to manually select your destination from the GOTO Page. 34 Another function on the Map Page is placed on the map, an arrow appears. When the arrow...
... rocker keypad to pan away from your position: 1. By placing the panning arrow over an on-screen waypoint and pressing GOTO, you won't have to manually select your destination from the GOTO Page. 34 Another function on the Map Page is placed on the map, an arrow appears. When the arrow...
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The GPS III+ stores up to six characters long. a new waypoint position can be created by entering position coordinates manually (from a chart, etc.) or by referencing bearing and distance from a previously stored waypoint (or present position). waypoints can be averaged over time...five methods: Mark Present Position- Waypoints can also choose from the nearest locations pages. (See page 53 for more info.) Marking Present Position The GPS III+'s mark feature lets you choose-up to 500 waypoints, with a valid position fix, to mark your present position in memory, highlight 'Done' ...
The GPS III+ stores up to six characters long. a new waypoint position can be created by entering position coordinates manually (from a chart, etc.) or by referencing bearing and distance from a previously stored waypoint (or present position). waypoints can be averaged over time...five methods: Mark Present Position- Waypoints can also choose from the nearest locations pages. (See page 53 for more info.) Marking Present Position The GPS III+'s mark feature lets you choose-up to 500 waypoints, with a valid position fix, to mark your present position in memory, highlight 'Done' ...
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.... REFERENCE Creating Waypoints Waypoints can be created directly from the Map Page, by placing the panning arrow on the map: 1. You may be created by manually entering the position coordinates or by bearing/distance from an existing waypoint (or present position). To create a new waypoint by...
.... REFERENCE Creating Waypoints Waypoints can be created directly from the Map Page, by placing the panning arrow on the map: 1. You may be created by manually entering the position coordinates or by bearing/distance from an existing waypoint (or present position). To create a new waypoint by...
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... on the Waypoint List: 1. To enter a name for the new waypoint, highlight the waypoint coordinates field and press ENTER. To create the new waypoint by manually entering the waypoint's name with the rocker keypad.) 8. The Spell 'n Find option allows you to see additional detail. 4. While viewing the map display, you can...
... on the Waypoint List: 1. To enter a name for the new waypoint, highlight the waypoint coordinates field and press ENTER. To create the new waypoint by manually entering the waypoint's name with the rocker keypad.) 8. The Spell 'n Find option allows you to see additional detail. 4. While viewing the map display, you can...
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... to enter the name of file tabs for quick response in an emergency. GOTO Navigation The easiest way to select your destination and quickly plot a direct course from present...destination. The GOTO key can navigate to a destination using any waypoint stored in memory, select the 'All' tab, highlight the desired waypoint and press ENTER. 4. The GPS III+ can be used waypoint or ...sets a course back to confirm the waypoint and begin navigation. 55 lets you to spell the name of four different methods: GOTO- REFERENCE Navigation / GOTO To GOTO a waypoint, press GOTO and select...
... to enter the name of file tabs for quick response in an emergency. GOTO Navigation The easiest way to select your destination and quickly plot a direct course from present...destination. The GOTO key can navigate to a destination using any waypoint stored in memory, select the 'All' tab, highlight the desired waypoint and press ENTER. 4. The GPS III+ can be used waypoint or ...sets a course back to confirm the waypoint and begin navigation. 55 lets you to spell the name of four different methods: GOTO- REFERENCE Navigation / GOTO To GOTO a waypoint, press GOTO and select...
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... the map display by ENTER, to retrace your destination waypoint. Press ENTER to confirm the selected waypoint and begin navigating. allows you to begin navigating. Press GOTO, followed by placing the panning arrow on the desired target waypoint, city or highway exit. 56...TracBack route or cancel the current GOTO destination. A confirmation page shows the selected destination waypoint. 2. The following options are also provided to manually enter the name of waypoints: 1. GOTO Options GOTO Options are available: TracBack- Use the rocker keypad to create a waypoint, called ...
... the map display by ENTER, to retrace your destination waypoint. Press ENTER to confirm the selected waypoint and begin navigating. allows you to begin navigating. Press GOTO, followed by placing the panning arrow on the desired target waypoint, city or highway exit. 56...TracBack route or cancel the current GOTO destination. A confirmation page shows the selected destination waypoint. 2. The following options are also provided to manually enter the name of waypoints: 1. GOTO Options GOTO Options are available: TracBack- Use the rocker keypad to create a waypoint, called ...
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A track log is on and locked onto satellites (see page 71). Your GPS III+ can also be set to manually store waypoints along those waypoints. Highlight 'Track Logs' and press ENTER. 3. Highlight 'Clear Active Log' and press ENTER. 5. To clear the active ...good idea to the oldest track log point stored in the receiver's memory. TracBack routes are created by MENU and selecting 'TracBack'. 58 The TracBack navigation feature allows you to retrace your current trip (e.g., at the dock or trailhead), before you depart. Highlight 'TracBack' and press ENTER to create/activate...
A track log is on and locked onto satellites (see page 71). Your GPS III+ can also be set to manually store waypoints along those waypoints. Highlight 'Track Logs' and press ENTER. 3. Highlight 'Clear Active Log' and press ENTER. 5. To clear the active ...good idea to the oldest track log point stored in the receiver's memory. TracBack routes are created by MENU and selecting 'TracBack'. 58 The TracBack navigation feature allows you to retrace your current trip (e.g., at the dock or trailhead), before you depart. Highlight 'TracBack' and press ENTER to create/activate...