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... Estate Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Web Site address: www.garmin.com Garmin®, TracBack®, Personal Navigator®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks and Geko™, PanTrack™, Gekoids™, Geko Smak™, Nibbons™, and Virtua Maze™ are trademarks of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium...
... Estate Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Web Site address: www.garmin.com Garmin®, TracBack®, Personal Navigator®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks and Geko™, PanTrack™, Gekoids™, Geko Smak™, Nibbons™, and Virtua Maze™ are trademarks of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium...
Owner's Manual
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... of the unit. Soon, you by its size. PRODUCT REGISTRATION Help us better support you and your Geko 301. Connect to understand the operating features of the Geko 301, a small, compact Global Positioning System (GPS) with the above phrase? Serial Number Use this Owner's Manual to our Web Site (www.garmin.com) and look for choosing the Garmin Geko 301.
... of the unit. Soon, you by its size. PRODUCT REGISTRATION Help us better support you and your Geko 301. Connect to understand the operating features of the Geko 301, a small, compact Global Positioning System (GPS) with the above phrase? Serial Number Use this Owner's Manual to our Web Site (www.garmin.com) and look for choosing the Garmin Geko 301.
Owner's Manual
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... PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. Failure by the Geko 301 to operation of all driving conditions at your own risk. Although the Garmin GPS receiver is unsafe to operate the vehicle in an accident or collision with a Geko 301 to pay full attention to the exclusion of the Geko 301 while you are driving. THIS ...AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION. WARNING: For use . To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner's Manual-and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use in vehicles, it the sole responsibility of the driver of the...
... PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. Failure by the Geko 301 to operation of all driving conditions at your own risk. Although the Garmin GPS receiver is unsafe to operate the vehicle in an accident or collision with a Geko 301 to pay full attention to the exclusion of the Geko 301 while you are driving. THIS ...AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION. WARNING: For use . To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner's Manual-and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use in vehicles, it the sole responsibility of the driver of the...
Owner's Manual
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... it in an accident or collision. Do not mount the Geko 301 in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to air bag safety precautions contained in the vehicle's owner manual. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof....the driver or passengers causing possible injury. WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the Geko 301 to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Introduction Warnings and Cautions , v If you have any questions or would like additional...
... it in an accident or collision. Do not mount the Geko 301 in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to air bag safety precautions contained in the vehicle's owner manual. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof....the driver or passengers causing possible injury. WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the Geko 301 to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Introduction Warnings and Cautions , v If you have any questions or would like additional...
Owner's Manual
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... in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. It is waterproof to MapSource). WATER IMMERSION The Geko 301 is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to IEC Standard 529 IPX7. Prolonged submersion... using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. viii Introduction Maintenance GPS CLEANING The Geko 301 is not recommended. Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Customer Support in the battery compartment, remove the batteries when storing the unit for battery leakage ...
... in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. It is waterproof to MapSource). WATER IMMERSION The Geko 301 is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to IEC Standard 529 IPX7. Prolonged submersion... using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. viii Introduction Maintenance GPS CLEANING The Geko 301 is not recommended. Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Customer Support in the battery compartment, remove the batteries when storing the unit for battery leakage ...
Owner's Manual
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... and estimated time needed to reach that do not display until you to choose two waypoints (the default for one . • Measure Distance: Allows you manually change the zoom level. The tip of the map is oriented in the direction you move the pointer to any active navigation (navigation means there...
... and estimated time needed to reach that do not display until you to choose two waypoints (the default for one . • Measure Distance: Allows you manually change the zoom level. The tip of the map is oriented in the direction you move the pointer to any active navigation (navigation means there...
Owner's Manual
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... Compass Calibration 13 If a "CALIBRATION FAIL" message appears, repeat the process. When the compass in On, the status displays your GPS heading, and it . 3. The criteria for you manually turn it . 4. To Calibrate the Electronic Compass: 1. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the 'CALIBRATE' option and ...status at the MENU Page. 2. The unit displays a "JUST RIGHT", "TOO FAST", or "TOO SLOW" message for switching between the Compass and the GPS receiver is On, the Geko 301 bypasses the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to select it will stay off until you first use the...
... Compass Calibration 13 If a "CALIBRATION FAIL" message appears, repeat the process. When the compass in On, the status displays your GPS heading, and it . 3. The criteria for you manually turn it . 4. To Calibrate the Electronic Compass: 1. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the 'CALIBRATE' option and ...status at the MENU Page. 2. The unit displays a "JUST RIGHT", "TOO FAST", or "TOO SLOW" message for switching between the Compass and the GPS receiver is On, the Geko 301 bypasses the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to select it will stay off until you first use the...
Owner's Manual
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CALIBRATE ALTIMETER Because the Geko 301 relies on the Barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at your Barometric pressure of the area you reside in, you do have ... reset the data and start recording new data. You must know your current location, information you can obtain from a map or other reliable source. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. At the message stating "DO YOU KNOW THE CORRECT ELEVATION?" screen 'YES' button and press the OK Button. 4. screen 'OK' and press...
CALIBRATE ALTIMETER Because the Geko 301 relies on the Barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at your Barometric pressure of the area you reside in, you do have ... reset the data and start recording new data. You must know your current location, information you can obtain from a map or other reliable source. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. At the message stating "DO YOU KNOW THE CORRECT ELEVATION?" screen 'YES' button and press the OK Button. 4. screen 'OK' and press...
Owner's Manual
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... daylight savings goes into or out of effect). cally change the daylight saving field: 1. 3. Daylight Savings Time Daylight savings time can choose 'Yes' to manually add daylight savings or 'No' to automati- Setup Page Time Page The Daylight Savings time options. 35
... daylight savings goes into or out of effect). cally change the daylight saving field: 1. 3. Daylight Savings Time Daylight savings time can choose 'Yes' to manually add daylight savings or 'No' to automati- Setup Page Time Page The Daylight Savings time options. 35
Owner's Manual
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... Format: 1. You can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate when you select 'User' from your Geko 301 with MapSource (transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks). • GARMIN DGPS - From the 'SETUP' Page, press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the 'INTERFACE' ... GBR 21 & GBR 23) directly from the Beacon list to manually tune the receiver. Setup Page Interface Interface Option Interface Menu 39 Below is selected, additional fields are provided to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver (e.g. provides no interfacing capabilities. To select an I /O FORMAT'...
... Format: 1. You can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate when you select 'User' from your Geko 301 with MapSource (transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks). • GARMIN DGPS - From the 'SETUP' Page, press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the 'INTERFACE' ... GBR 21 & GBR 23) directly from the Beacon list to manually tune the receiver. Setup Page Interface Interface Option Interface Menu 39 Below is selected, additional fields are provided to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver (e.g. provides no interfacing capabilities. To select an I /O FORMAT'...
Owner's Manual
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... True North. The difference, however, is the default north reference setting. If you move around the earth. The Geko 301 bearings will correspond to the compass if the Geko 301 is highlighted for declination when set to edit the declination. When you to magnetic north. The amount of the grid... lines drawn on land. To change the North Reference: 1. When the Geko 301 has your selection and then press the OK Button. 4. Press the UP or DOWN Button to the factory settings. If necessary, manually correct for traveling on the map point exactly to highlight the 'NORTH REF' ...
... True North. The difference, however, is the default north reference setting. If you move around the earth. The Geko 301 bearings will correspond to the compass if the Geko 301 is highlighted for declination when set to edit the declination. When you to magnetic north. The amount of the grid... lines drawn on land. To change the North Reference: 1. When the Geko 301 has your selection and then press the OK Button. 4. Press the UP or DOWN Button to the factory settings. If necessary, manually correct for traveling on the map point exactly to highlight the 'NORTH REF' ...
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... Mounting Kit 46 Marine Mounting Kit Standard Accessories Owner's Manual and Reference Guide Quick Start Guide Optional Accessories Belt Clip Attaches to be mounted on the dashboard. Lanyard Attaches to be mounted on bicycle handle bars. Suction Cup Mounting Kit Allows the Geko 301 to be mounted on a windshield Training Video, NTSC Vehicle...
... Mounting Kit 46 Marine Mounting Kit Standard Accessories Owner's Manual and Reference Guide Quick Start Guide Optional Accessories Belt Clip Attaches to be mounted on the dashboard. Lanyard Attaches to be mounted on bicycle handle bars. Suction Cup Mounting Kit Allows the Geko 301 to be mounted on a windshield Training Video, NTSC Vehicle...