'Plus' Features Addendum
Page 2
...a trip, now you d like to receive a completely new GPS III Plus owners manual free of Purchase Battery Life GPS III Plus battery life is improved in everything from the GARMIN MapSource CD to your GPS receivers map display. Press ENTER to select the System tab. ... features weve added are built-in two ways: In normal operation, your new GPS III Plus is a new GARMIN product that allows you currently have detailed street maps right on your GPS III Plus. A Power Saver option has also been added to extend battery life up to highlight ...
...a trip, now you d like to receive a completely new GPS III Plus owners manual free of Purchase Battery Life GPS III Plus battery life is improved in everything from the GARMIN MapSource CD to your GPS receivers map display. Press ENTER to select the System tab. ... features weve added are built-in two ways: In normal operation, your new GPS III Plus is a new GARMIN product that allows you currently have detailed street maps right on your GPS III Plus. A Power Saver option has also been added to extend battery life up to highlight ...
'Plus' Features Addendum
Page 3
...twice to display an Exit Service Detail Page. To select a city from the MapSource program and the amount of the city name, the GPS III Plus will select the first entry in kilobytes). As you enter the first few characters of memory used (in the database that item. Then ... to display the Exit Info Page for each exit services page. Several exit options are those with approximate populations greater than 5,000. Highlight Map Setup and press ENTER. Press ENTER to appear. 5. Press MENU to highlight Cities and press ENTER. 3. Use the ...
...twice to display an Exit Service Detail Page. To select a city from the MapSource program and the amount of the city name, the GPS III Plus will select the first entry in kilobytes). As you enter the first few characters of memory used (in the database that item. Then ... to display the Exit Info Page for each exit services page. Several exit options are those with approximate populations greater than 5,000. Highlight Map Setup and press ENTER. Press ENTER to appear. 5. Press MENU to highlight Cities and press ENTER. 3. Use the ...
'Plus' Features Addendum
Page 4
... detail levels for which you to disable street labels entirely or select the maximum scale at lower scale settings) depicting the estimated accuracy of map detail to optimize decluttering and controls to appear. 3. Select the desired setting and press ENTER. A window will appear allowing you to ...Auto. (Those features for any map feature set to turn the accuracy circle on , a gray circle will appear allowing you want the feature to enable/disable street labels. Circle...
... detail levels for which you to disable street labels entirely or select the maximum scale at lower scale settings) depicting the estimated accuracy of map detail to optimize decluttering and controls to appear. 3. Select the desired setting and press ENTER. A window will appear allowing you to ...Auto. (Those features for any map feature set to turn the accuracy circle on , a gray circle will appear allowing you want the feature to enable/disable street labels. Circle...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
... equipped with a GPS III+ to pay full attention to the exclusion of safe operating practices. The mounting hardware provided by GARMIN is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any...GPS III+ is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof. WARNING: For vehicular applications, it in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all GPS equipment. MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of GARMIN... cause damage or personal injury in product literature and copyright messages displayed to have an impact with property damage and personal injury. This is...
... equipped with a GPS III+ to pay full attention to the exclusion of safe operating practices. The mounting hardware provided by GARMIN is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any...GPS III+ is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof. WARNING: For vehicular applications, it in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all GPS equipment. MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of GARMIN... cause damage or personal injury in product literature and copyright messages displayed to have an impact with property damage and personal injury. This is...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
... 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 ... Battery Installation 3 Position Page Options 31 What is GPS 4 Map Page 33 Initialization 5 Highway Exits 35 Main Page Sequence 7 Map Page Options 36 Satellite Status Page 8 Compass Page 43 Position Page 9 Compass Page Options 44 Map Page 10 Highway Page 45 Compass Page 11 Highway...
... 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 ... Battery Installation 3 Position Page Options 31 What is GPS 4 Map Page 33 Initialization 5 Highway Exits 35 Main Page Sequence 7 Map Page Options 36 Satellite Status Page 8 Compass Page 43 Position Page 9 Compass Page Options 44 Map Page 10 Highway Page 45 Compass Page 11 Highway...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
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
Owner's Manual
Page 10
TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Turn the unit on or off 5 Initialize the GPS receiver (first time use 5 Adjust screen contrast or backlighting 25 Enter data and select options 2 Learn ...a destination 15,55 Create and use a route 60 Learn about the map page 10,33 Pan using the map arrow 20,34 Zoom in or out on the Map page 10,33 Reconfigure the Map Page display 36 Access the Main Menu 69 Change units of measure (statute...message 90 viii INTREOFDEURCETNIOCEN P"rHooxwimTioty" WInadyepxoints This list is provided to operate the unit's function keys 2 Mark your new GPS III+.
TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Turn the unit on or off 5 Initialize the GPS receiver (first time use 5 Adjust screen contrast or backlighting 25 Enter data and select options 2 Learn ...a destination 15,55 Create and use a route 60 Learn about the map page 10,33 Pan using the map arrow 20,34 Zoom in or out on the Map page 10,33 Reconfigure the Map Page display 36 Access the Main Menu 69 Change units of measure (statute...message 90 viii INTREOFDEURCETNIOCEN P"rHooxwimTioty" WInadyepxoints This list is provided to operate the unit's function keys 2 Mark your new GPS III+.
Owner's Manual
Page 12
... screen backlighting intensity. (PAGE)- Press and hold this key to change screen orientation. (MENU)- Returns the display to the next line. The location on the Map Page. A system-selected format, built into the operating software or the unit's memory, that will be moved up, down, left, and right with the ENTER...
... screen backlighting intensity. (PAGE)- Press and hold this key to change screen orientation. (MENU)- Returns the display to the next line. The location on the Map Page. A system-selected format, built into the operating software or the unit's memory, that will be moved up, down, left, and right with the ENTER...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
... The Welcome Page will then continuously select the best satellites in view. Use the rocker keypad to point the map cursor to identify your unit: 1. To initialize the GPS III+, designate your approximate location (within 250 miles). Use the rocker keypad to twelve satellites in view to provide ...Position' and press ENTER.) To initialize your approximate position. 4. Press ENTER to select the position and begin searching for '2D Navigation' or '3D Navigation' to maintain the position fix. You may also wish to use the IN and OUT zoom keys to make sure the antenna ...
... The Welcome Page will then continuously select the best satellites in view. Use the rocker keypad to point the map cursor to identify your unit: 1. To initialize the GPS III+, designate your approximate location (within 250 miles). Use the rocker keypad to twelve satellites in view to provide ...Position' and press ENTER.) To initialize your approximate position. 4. Press ENTER to select the position and begin searching for '2D Navigation' or '3D Navigation' to maintain the position fix. You may also wish to use the IN and OUT zoom keys to make sure the antenna ...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
... second. If powering the III+ with the receiver off? see " through 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 the Map Page (press PAGE until the Map Page appears; Press and... hold the red power key for the correct approximate position on a car dash, make sure the unit is now ready to the Map Page. To turn off : 1. Your GPS will automatically turn the unit...
... second. If powering the III+ with the receiver off? see " through 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 the Map Page (press PAGE until the Map Page appears; Press and... hold the red power key for the correct approximate position on a car dash, make sure the unit is now ready to the Map Page. To turn off : 1. Your GPS will automatically turn the unit...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
...of them in more detail in a chain. Satellite Status Page Active Route Page Position Page Map Page GETTING STARTED Main Page Sequence Press the PAGE key to move through the main pages in reverse order. The GPS III+ features six main pages which are linked together in the reference section. 7 You can sequence...PAGE or QUIT keys. quickly scroll through the pages in normal fashion. Let's briefly tour each of these pages in order to To turn the GPS III+ back on, press and hold the red power key. Highway Page Compass Page Press the QUIT key to give you some insight into how ...
...of them in more detail in a chain. Satellite Status Page Active Route Page Position Page Map Page GETTING STARTED Main Page Sequence Press the PAGE key to move through the main pages in reverse order. The GPS III+ features six main pages which are linked together in the reference section. 7 You can sequence...PAGE or QUIT keys. quickly scroll through the pages in normal fashion. Let's briefly tour each of these pages in order to To turn the GPS III+ back on, press and hold the red power key. Highway Page Compass Page Press the QUIT key to give you some insight into how ...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
... direction of several regional grids. The Position Page shows you where you are additional data fields to display your current position, along with USGS topographic maps, etc. We'll cover these fields more in local time or UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
... direction of several regional grids. The Position Page shows you where you are additional data fields to display your current position, along with USGS topographic maps, etc. We'll cover these fields more in local time or UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
Owner's Manual
Page 20
...track up', the pointer always points up and the map rotates to your current direction of travel (track) at the top of the screen. You can automatically rotate to select a smaller scale and more about the GPS III+'s waypoint features and the Map Page in the center of the page always pointing... north. The map can be oriented with any nearby lakes, rivers, highways and towns. To change the...
...track up', the pointer always points up and the map rotates to your current direction of travel (track) at the top of the screen. You can automatically rotate to select a smaller scale and more about the GPS III+'s waypoint features and the Map Page in the center of the page always pointing... north. The map can be oriented with any nearby lakes, rivers, highways and towns. To change the...
Owner's Manual
Page 24
... use the GPS III+ to guide us somewhere, we can hold the ENTER/MARK key. Each waypoint may also be assigned a custom waypoint symbol, making it easy to identify the waypoint on the Map Page. To change the waypoint symbol: 1. Each waypoint may also be replaced with a default three-...easy waypoint recognition on the Map Page. 14 GPS is identified by a unique name, up to six characters long (letters and/or numbers). Press and hold up to 500 waypoints. The Mark Waypoint Page will be assigned a custom waypoint symbol for the new waypoint in the GPS III+'s memory. To rename ...
... use the GPS III+ to guide us somewhere, we can hold the ENTER/MARK key. Each waypoint may also be assigned a custom waypoint symbol, making it easy to identify the waypoint on the Map Page. To change the waypoint symbol: 1. Each waypoint may also be replaced with a default three-...easy waypoint recognition on the Map Page. 14 GPS is identified by a unique name, up to six characters long (letters and/or numbers). Press and hold up to 500 waypoints. The Mark Waypoint Page will be assigned a custom waypoint symbol for the new waypoint in the GPS III+'s memory. To rename ...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
..., to list all waypoints stored in the step below.) 2. Cities with names longer than a straight-line course from the Map Page: 1. Press GOTO, and then ENTER to navigate to the selected location. To GOTO a listed point on any page (such as the starting point for your destination. GETTING... Lists: 1. To GOTO one of your progress as you head toward your trip. 2. A GOTO is selected, use the GPS III+ to guide you 've selected. A GOTO can use the Map Page, Compass Page and/or Highway Page to highlight the desired point. 2. Highlight the 'All' tab, using the city name...
..., to list all waypoints stored in the step below.) 2. Cities with names longer than a straight-line course from the Map Page: 1. Press GOTO, and then ENTER to navigate to the selected location. To GOTO a listed point on any page (such as the starting point for your destination. GETTING... Lists: 1. To GOTO one of your progress as you head toward your trip. 2. A GOTO is selected, use the GPS III+ to guide you 've selected. A GOTO can use the Map Page, Compass Page and/or Highway Page to highlight the desired point. 2. Highlight the 'All' tab, using the city name...
Owner's Manual
Page 27
... is replaced by turning it will be consulted for the receiver to learn about 10 seconds. If the GPS III+ is currently off , it on in simulator mode and should never be used for actual navigation. I WARNING: Keep in mind that you may have changed any settings (position formats, units of this ... you the basic features of your choice. Once testing is complete, the Welcome Page is first turned on a real trip to acquire satellites. 17 The GPS III+ is a powerful navigation system providing detailed mapping information in the tour may not match your configuration.
... is replaced by turning it will be consulted for the receiver to learn about 10 seconds. If the GPS III+ is currently off , it on in simulator mode and should never be used for actual navigation. I WARNING: Keep in mind that you may have changed any settings (position formats, units of this ... you the basic features of your choice. Once testing is complete, the Welcome Page is first turned on a real trip to acquire satellites. 17 The GPS III+ is a powerful navigation system providing detailed mapping information in the tour may not match your configuration.
Owner's Manual
Page 28
... ready to your way around on the Satellite Status Page. In normal mode operation, the GPS III+ would automatically sequence from which to see where we won't see that information on to the Map Page to begin our simulated trip. The Position Page will show the last known position as.... 18 To select the simulator mode: 1. Press MENU to find your current position! At that information on the GPS III+. Since we're in reverse order. Let's move through the main pages in simulator we are used to list the options for navigation. If you cycle through the main pages: 1.
... ready to your way around on the Satellite Status Page. In normal mode operation, the GPS III+ would automatically sequence from which to see where we won't see that information on to the Map Page to begin our simulated trip. The Position Page will show the last known position as.... 18 To select the simulator mode: 1. Press MENU to find your current position! At that information on the GPS III+. Since we're in reverse order. Let's move through the main pages in simulator we are used to list the options for navigation. If you cycle through the main pages: 1.
Owner's Manual
Page 29
... Up'), or it appears. Nearby waypoints are depicted on the map display to this new waypoint. Let's create a waypoint directly on the map with the waypoint name displayed directly above the symbol. Before we 'll navigate to see how that process works, then we select our destination...2. In the 'Track Up' orientation, the map is indicated in upper-left corner of the map display. 19 Press the IN zoom key to the desired scale. The GPS III+'s Map Page combines digital charting with the top of those features. The map can automatically rotate to keep your current direction ...
... Up'), or it appears. Nearby waypoints are depicted on the map display to this new waypoint. Let's create a waypoint directly on the map with the waypoint name displayed directly above the symbol. Before we 'll navigate to see how that process works, then we select our destination...2. In the 'Track Up' orientation, the map is indicated in upper-left corner of the map display. 19 Press the IN zoom key to the desired scale. The GPS III+'s Map Page combines digital charting with the top of those features. The map can automatically rotate to keep your current direction ...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
...a feel for reference, along with a data field above the map. Using the rocker keypad, move more quickly. When panning an on the map, where no city, town or other feature is located, a three-digit number is longer than six characters, the GPS III+ will abbreviate the name when it creates the waypoint. (If... you to pan to other areas on it to highlight the location. Place the panning arrow over an on the map display. If the name of a reference "arrow". UP/DOWN...
...a feel for reference, along with a data field above the map. Using the rocker keypad, move more quickly. When panning an on the map, where no city, town or other feature is located, a three-digit number is longer than six characters, the GPS III+ will abbreviate the name when it creates the waypoint. (If... you to pan to other areas on it to highlight the location. Place the panning arrow over an on the map display. If the name of a reference "arrow". UP/DOWN...
Owner's Manual
Page 31
...present position when you 're about to select the 'All' file tab on the Map Page. Maybe you're heading out from the marina or you 're done for creating and naming a waypoint wouldn't be used to navigate to it as a waypoint. (You might want to identify it as a waypoint, ... rocker keypad and press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN on the map display showing the way to select the 'Information' icon ('?') and press ENTER. 5. To select the GOTO destination: 1. If the 'All' file tab is assigned to see how the GPS III+ is automatically created, so all waypoints currently stored in reverse...
...present position when you 're about to select the 'All' file tab on the Map Page. Maybe you're heading out from the marina or you 're done for creating and naming a waypoint wouldn't be used to navigate to it as a waypoint. (You might want to identify it as a waypoint, ... rocker keypad and press ENTER. Use UP/DOWN on the map display showing the way to select the 'Information' icon ('?') and press ENTER. 5. To select the GOTO destination: 1. If the 'All' file tab is assigned to see how the GPS III+ is automatically created, so all waypoints currently stored in reverse...