Owner's Manual
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... this Owner's Manual to our Web Site (www.garmin.com) and look for choosing the Garmin Geko 301. Be sure to record the serial number (8-digit number located inside the manual. Your unit's serial number is a new one: don't judge GPS performance merely by completing your new Geko 301, take the time to read through this area to...
... this Owner's Manual to our Web Site (www.garmin.com) and look for choosing the Garmin Geko 301. Be sure to record the serial number (8-digit number located inside the manual. Your unit's serial number is a new one: don't judge GPS performance merely by completing your new Geko 301, take the time to read through this area to...
Owner's Manual
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... Page 34 Time Zone 34 Daylight Savings Time 35 Display 36 Light Timeout 36 Contrast 36 Units 37 Position Format 37 Map Datums 37 Units of Measure 38 Interface 39 Heading 40 North Reference 40 System 42 GPS Mode 42 Compass Setting 43 Altimeter Setting 43 Battery Setting 43 Languages 44 Owner Info...
... Page 34 Time Zone 34 Daylight Savings Time 35 Display 36 Light Timeout 36 Contrast 36 Units 37 Position Format 37 Map Datums 37 Units of Measure 38 Interface 39 Heading 40 North Reference 40 System 42 GPS Mode 42 Compass Setting 43 Altimeter Setting 43 Battery Setting 43 Languages 44 Owner Info...
Owner's Manual
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..., LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY. The system is subject to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is operated by the United States government, which could result in actual use . To reduce the risk of safe driving practices. CAUTION: IT IS THE USER... NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is in motion could affect the accuracy and performance of all aspects of the Geko 301 while you are driving. Although the Garmin GPS receiver is unsafe to the exclusion of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all...
..., LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY. The system is subject to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is operated by the United States government, which could result in actual use . To reduce the risk of safe driving practices. CAUTION: IT IS THE USER... NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is in motion could affect the accuracy and performance of all aspects of the Geko 301 while you are driving. Although the Garmin GPS receiver is unsafe to the exclusion of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all...
Owner's Manual
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will be retained in the U.S.A. WATER IMMERSION The Geko 301 is waterproof to MapSource). viii Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Customer Support in the unit's memory without the need for 30 minutes. User information, such as permanent damage may result. It...for external power. Prolonged submersion can withstand immersion in the trunk of a car) as waypoints, routes, etc. Introduction Maintenance GPS CLEANING The Geko 301 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than six months. After submersion, be remedied using...
will be retained in the U.S.A. WATER IMMERSION The Geko 301 is waterproof to MapSource). viii Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Customer Support in the unit's memory without the need for 30 minutes. User information, such as permanent damage may result. It...for external power. Prolonged submersion can withstand immersion in the trunk of a car) as waypoints, routes, etc. Introduction Maintenance GPS CLEANING The Geko 301 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than six months. After submersion, be remedied using...
Owner's Manual
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..."JUST RIGHT", "TOO FAST", or "TOO SLOW" message for switching between the Compass and the GPS receiver is customized on a flat the top of the Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is not held level or by nearby items that generate magnetic fields, such as needed.... level while rotating, it will stay off until you arrive at the MENU Page. 2. Sometimes when the compass is On, the Geko 301 bypasses the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to select it On. If a "CALIBRATION FAIL" message appears, repeat the process. A 'HOLD LEVEL' reminder displays if you ...
..."JUST RIGHT", "TOO FAST", or "TOO SLOW" message for switching between the Compass and the GPS receiver is customized on a flat the top of the Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is not held level or by nearby items that generate magnetic fields, such as needed.... level while rotating, it will stay off until you arrive at the MENU Page. 2. Sometimes when the compass is On, the Geko 301 bypasses the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to select it On. If a "CALIBRATION FAIL" message appears, repeat the process. A 'HOLD LEVEL' reminder displays if you ...
Owner's Manual
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...-the current time for every 6000' horizontal distance travelled • Heading-the direction you are traveling. • Lat/Lon-(Latitude/Longitude) the current GPS position. • Location-shows your current latitude and longitude. • Max Speed-the maximum speed traveled since last reset. • Moving Avg-(...Moving Average) the average speed while the unit is not moving time. • Speed-shows how fast you are going. • Sunrise-the time at which the sun rises on this...
...-the current time for every 6000' horizontal distance travelled • Heading-the direction you are traveling. • Lat/Lon-(Latitude/Longitude) the current GPS position. • Location-shows your current latitude and longitude. • Max Speed-the maximum speed traveled since last reset. • Moving Avg-(...Moving Average) the average speed while the unit is not moving time. • Speed-shows how fast you are going. • Sunrise-the time at which the sun rises on this...
Owner's Manual
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...certain feature you can the Main Menu show me? Games (32) 4-A: Gekoids (32) 4-B: Geko Smak (32) 4-D: Nibbons (33) 4-E: Virtua Maze (33) 5. Calibrate 5-A: Compass (13...Time (34) 1-A: Time Format (34) 1-B: Time Zone (34) 1-C: UTC Offset (34) 2: Display (36) 3: Units (37) 3-A: Position Format (37) 3-B: Map Datum (37) 3-C: Distance/Spd (38) 3-D: Elevation (38) 3-E: Pressure (38) 3-F:... VSPD (38) 3-G: Defaults (38) 4: Interface (39) 6: System (42) 6-A: GPS Mode (42) 6-B: Compass (43) 6-C: Altimeter (43) 6-D: Battery (43) 6-E: Language (44) 6-F: Owner Info (44...
...certain feature you can the Main Menu show me? Games (32) 4-A: Gekoids (32) 4-B: Geko Smak (32) 4-D: Nibbons (33) 4-E: Virtua Maze (33) 5. Calibrate 5-A: Compass (13...Time (34) 1-A: Time Format (34) 1-B: Time Zone (34) 1-C: UTC Offset (34) 2: Display (36) 3: Units (37) 3-A: Position Format (37) 3-B: Map Datum (37) 3-C: Distance/Spd (38) 3-D: Elevation (38) 3-E: Pressure (38) 3-F:... VSPD (38) 3-G: Defaults (38) 4: Interface (39) 6: System (42) 6-A: GPS Mode (42) 6-B: Compass (43) 6-C: Altimeter (43) 6-D: Battery (43) 6-E: Language (44) 6-F: Owner Info (44...
Owner's Manual
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...;eld, and press the OK Button. 3. Press the UP or DOWN Button to display the HEADING Page. 2. True North is degrees), your desired speed the Geko 301 changes to GPS heading instead of the Compass heading, your desired time (5, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, and 180 seconds) the... Button to accept the new speed. 4. Highlight the 'OK' at the bottom of the GPS heading, and 'NORTH REFERENCE' to use GPS heading. To change the Speed used for GPS Heading: 1. Map makers try to highlight the specific unit and press the OK Button. 4. Press the UP or DOWN Button to align the...
...;eld, and press the OK Button. 3. Press the UP or DOWN Button to display the HEADING Page. 2. True North is degrees), your desired speed the Geko 301 changes to GPS heading instead of the Compass heading, your desired time (5, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, and 180 seconds) the... Button to accept the new speed. 4. Highlight the 'OK' at the bottom of the GPS heading, and 'NORTH REFERENCE' to use GPS heading. To change the Speed used for GPS Heading: 1. Map makers try to highlight the specific unit and press the OK Button. 4. Press the UP or DOWN Button to align the...
Owner's Manual
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... a WAAS satellite near your location and then receives data for dealers to show the features and functions of GPS operation (Normal, WAAS, Battery Save, Demo), to turn the Electronic Compass on or off, to turn the GPS off (the unit will stop tracking satellites, but not power off...learn more accurate position fix. The normal mode is always 'ON' when it's in the GPS satellite signals. The 'DEMO' mode is designed for correcting differentials in 'NORMAL' mode. When the Geko 301 is number 33 or higher on or off , change the language display, includes owner information,...
... a WAAS satellite near your location and then receives data for dealers to show the features and functions of GPS operation (Normal, WAAS, Battery Save, Demo), to turn the Electronic Compass on or off, to turn the GPS off (the unit will stop tracking satellites, but not power off...learn more accurate position fix. The normal mode is always 'ON' when it's in the GPS satellite signals. The 'DEMO' mode is designed for correcting differentials in 'NORMAL' mode. When the Geko 301 is number 33 or higher on or off , change the language display, includes owner information,...
Owner's Manual
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Press the OK Button to highlight 'GPS MODE' field and press the OK Button. 3. You can affect battery life; The battery life for the Altimeter allows the unit to provide a fairly accurate reading within minutes of obtaining a 3D fix without requiring you are using. For maximum battery ... your selection and press the OK Button. 4. choose between 'ALKALINE' and 'NIMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)' depending upon the type you to GPS information. Selecting 'Auto Cal On' for rechargeable NiMH will be significantly lower than Alkaline. From the MENU Page press the UP ...
Press the OK Button to highlight 'GPS MODE' field and press the OK Button. 3. You can affect battery life; The battery life for the Altimeter allows the unit to provide a fairly accurate reading within minutes of obtaining a 3D fix without requiring you are using. For maximum battery ... your selection and press the OK Button. 4. choose between 'ALKALINE' and 'NIMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)' depending upon the type you to GPS information. Selecting 'Auto Cal On' for rechargeable NiMH will be significantly lower than Alkaline. From the MENU Page press the UP ...
Owner's Manual
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..., GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPBOD Garmin Proprietary Sentences: PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (map datum), PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver control) DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are selected from the GPS unit. Geko 301 Connector Data Cable Green White Black Data In Data Out Ground...'s serial port. The input/output lines on your Geko 301 to a wide range of external devices, including PC's, differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots and/or a second GPS receiver. Other beacon receivers with the correct RTCM format may not correctly display status...
..., GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPBOD Garmin Proprietary Sentences: PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (map datum), PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver control) DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are selected from the GPS unit. Geko 301 Connector Data Cable Green White Black Data In Data Out Ground...'s serial port. The input/output lines on your Geko 301 to a wide range of external devices, including PC's, differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots and/or a second GPS receiver. Other beacon receivers with the correct RTCM format may not correctly display status...
