Owner's Manual
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.... This manual has been designed to keep your on-line registration today! If knowledge is power, then the Geko 301 is a new one: don't judge GPS performance merely by completing your original sales receipt in the battery compartment. Connect to understand the operating features of ...on the home page. Let the adventure begin! Serial Number Use this Owner's Manual to our Web Site (www.garmin.com) and look for choosing the Garmin Geko 301. Serial Number: Introduction Product Registration i If you can do next. Thanks for the Product Registration link on new ...
.... This manual has been designed to keep your on-line registration today! If knowledge is power, then the Geko 301 is a new one: don't judge GPS performance merely by completing your original sales receipt in the battery compartment. Connect to understand the operating features of ...on the home page. Let the adventure begin! Serial Number Use this Owner's Manual to our Web Site (www.garmin.com) and look for choosing the Garmin Geko 301. Serial Number: Introduction Product Registration i If you can do next. Thanks for the Product Registration link on new ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 44 APPENDICES 45-47 Appendix A: Specifications 45 Appendix...
... 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 44 APPENDICES 45-47 Appendix A: Specifications 45 Appendix...
Owner's Manual
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...: IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. Although the Garmin GPS receiver is in an accident or collision with a Geko 301 to pay full attention to operate the controls of all GPS equipment. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY... FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION. WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which could result in motion could affect the accuracy and performance of the Geko 301 while you are driving. The system is subject to changes which is...
...: IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. Although the Garmin GPS receiver is in an accident or collision with a Geko 301 to pay full attention to operate the controls of all GPS equipment. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY... FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION. WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which could result in motion could affect the accuracy and performance of the Geko 301 while you are driving. The system is subject to changes which is...
Owner's Manual
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...minutes. To resolve problems that may occur (such as in 1 meter of a car) as waypoints, routes, etc. Introduction Maintenance GPS CLEANING The Geko 301 is constructed of time is not recommended. It can cause damage to temperature extremes may damage plastic components. viii will be certain to...maintenance other than six months. at 800-800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44-1794-519944. Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Customer Support in the unit for external power. Do not store the Geko 301 where prolonged exposure to the unit. Prolonged submersion can ...
...minutes. To resolve problems that may occur (such as in 1 meter of a car) as waypoints, routes, etc. Introduction Maintenance GPS CLEANING The Geko 301 is constructed of time is not recommended. It can cause damage to temperature extremes may damage plastic components. viii will be certain to...maintenance other than six months. at 800-800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44-1794-519944. Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Customer Support in the unit for external power. Do not store the Geko 301 where prolonged exposure to the unit. Prolonged submersion can ...
Owner's Manual
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... as an electronic compass. The Geko 301 includes an Electronic Compass that shows your rate of the current point, the pointer "bends" to scroll through the menu choices. It points your destination (bearing) relative to the next point. The Compass switches to the GPS receiver when your course over ground (... ring that is similar to change the user-defined speed and time. (See page 40) One Data Field is controlled by the GPS receiver. The Compass Ring works as a magnetic compass (which can be turned On or Off). The Bent (Bearing) Pointer arrow alerts you are ...
... as an electronic compass. The Geko 301 includes an Electronic Compass that shows your rate of the current point, the pointer "bends" to scroll through the menu choices. It points your destination (bearing) relative to the next point. The Compass switches to the GPS receiver when your course over ground (... ring that is similar to change the user-defined speed and time. (See page 40) One Data Field is controlled by the GPS receiver. The Compass Ring works as a magnetic compass (which can be turned On or Off). The Bent (Bearing) Pointer arrow alerts you are ...
Owner's Manual
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...GPS Receiver and the approximate accuracy of our current position. Navigation Page Options Note: The default setting on course, the user needs to bear to the right or east. When you are moving , but the data field at the picture in the center as best as a guide. 4. Hold the Geko 301... keep the middle line in the right column. When using the compass pointer as possible when traveling. Press and hold the Geko 301 level to get back on the Geko 301 has the Compass turned OFF. The Compass Ring displays your destination using a Sight 'N Go, the compass displays a broken ...
...GPS Receiver and the approximate accuracy of our current position. Navigation Page Options Note: The default setting on course, the user needs to bear to the right or east. When you are moving , but the data field at the picture in the center as best as a guide. 4. Hold the Geko 301... keep the middle line in the right column. When using the compass pointer as possible when traveling. Press and hold the Geko 301 level to get back on the Geko 301 has the Compass turned OFF. The Compass Ring displays your destination using a Sight 'N Go, the compass displays a broken ...
Owner's Manual
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... the PAGE Button until you arrive at the top of the Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is On, the Geko 301 bypasses the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to adjust your compass heading. The unit displays a "JUST RIGHT", "TOO FAST", or "TOO SLOW" message for switching between the Compass and...
... the PAGE Button until you arrive at the top of the Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is On, the Geko 301 bypasses the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to adjust your compass heading. The unit displays a "JUST RIGHT", "TOO FAST", or "TOO SLOW" message for switching between the Compass and...
Owner's Manual
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... ratio indicates a 1000' vertical descent 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...
... ratio indicates a 1000' vertical descent 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 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) 6-G: Defaults 21 Tracks (26) 3. Routes (29) 4. Games (32...) 4-A: Gekoids (32) 4-B: Geko Smak (32) 4-D: Nibbons (33) 4-E: Virtua Maze (33) 5. Below is designed to the page indicated in parenthesis. When you locate a certain feature...
... 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) 6-G: Defaults 21 Tracks (26) 3. Routes (29) 4. Games (32...) 4-A: Gekoids (32) 4-B: Geko Smak (32) 4-D: Nibbons (33) 4-E: Virtua Maze (33) 5. Below is designed to the page indicated in parenthesis. When you locate a certain feature...
Owner's Manual
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...Press the UP or DOWN Button to display the HEADING Page. 2. From the EDIT NUMBER page, use GPS heading. From the SETUP Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the 'HEADING' field... to the SETUP Page. Edit Speed used for GPS heading 40 Edit time used for Compass Heading Heading Page The Heading Page allows you want the Geko 301 to degrees or mils (default is the direction ... NORTH', 'GRID', or 'USER'. 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...
...Press the UP or DOWN Button to display the HEADING Page. 2. From the EDIT NUMBER page, use GPS heading. From the SETUP Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the 'HEADING' field... to the SETUP Page. Edit Speed used for GPS heading 40 Edit time used for Compass Heading Heading Page The Heading Page allows you want the Geko 301 to degrees or mils (default is the direction ... NORTH', 'GRID', or 'USER'. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... SAVE' mode, the GPS receiver turns on and off alternatively to conserve power and the WAAS function is capable of GPS operation (Normal, WAAS, Battery Save, Demo), to turn the Electronic Compass on or off, to turn the altimeter auto-calibration on or off ). When the Geko 301 is in the GPS satellite signals. This setting...
... SAVE' mode, the GPS receiver turns on and off alternatively to conserve power and the WAAS function is capable of GPS operation (Normal, WAAS, Battery Save, Demo), to turn the Electronic Compass on or off, to turn the altimeter auto-calibration on or off ). When the Geko 301 is in the GPS satellite signals. This setting...
Owner's Manual
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Press the UP or DOWN Button to the SYSTEM Page. Press the PAGE Button to return to highlight 'GPS MODE' field and press the OK Button. 3. Compass Setting Turns the Electronic Compass on screen. The battery life for the Altimeter on or off .... than Alkaline. choose between 'ALKALINE' and 'NIMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)' depending upon the type you to use Alkaline batteries. To change the GPS mode: 1. From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to GPS information. The accuracy improves over time as the barometric pressure is recommended to remain stationary.
Press the UP or DOWN Button to the SYSTEM Page. Press the PAGE Button to return to highlight 'GPS MODE' field and press the OK Button. 3. Compass Setting Turns the Electronic Compass on screen. The battery life for the Altimeter on or off .... than Alkaline. choose between 'ALKALINE' and 'NIMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)' depending upon the type you to use Alkaline batteries. To change the GPS mode: 1. From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to GPS information. The accuracy improves over time as the barometric pressure is recommended to remain stationary.
Owner's Manual
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Physical Case: Size: Weight: Temperature Range: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IPX7 standards (waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes) 1.9"W x 3.9"H x .96"D (48.3 x 99.1 x 24.4 mm) Approx. 3.4 ounces (96g) w/batteries 5° to 158°F (-15° to 70°C)3 (operating) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready, 12 parallel channel Acquisition time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (cold start) Approx. 5 minutes (First Time/AutoLocate™) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy:
Physical Case: Size: Weight: Temperature Range: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IPX7 standards (waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes) 1.9"W x 3.9"H x .96"D (48.3 x 99.1 x 24.4 mm) Approx. 3.4 ounces (96g) w/batteries 5° to 158°F (-15° to 70°C)3 (operating) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready, 12 parallel channel Acquisition time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (cold start) Approx. 5 minutes (First Time/AutoLocate™) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy:
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... Sentences: GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, 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 RS-232 compatible, allowing an interface to a computer's serial port. Geko 301 Connector Data Cable Green White Black Data In Data Out Ground Appendix...
... Sentences: GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, 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 RS-232 compatible, allowing an interface to a computer's serial port. Geko 301 Connector Data Cable Green White Black Data In Data Out Ground Appendix...
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... (Final cont.) ETE 20 Final Destination 20 Final Distance 12 G Games Gekoids 32 Geko Smak 32 Memory Race 33 Nibbons 33 Virtua Maze 33 GARMIN DGPS 39 Glide Ratio 20 Glide Ratio Destination 20 GOTO 9, 24 GOTO Line 8 GPS Cleaning viii GPS Mode 42, 43 H Heading 12, 20 Setup Page 10 Heading Page 40...
... (Final cont.) ETE 20 Final Destination 20 Final Distance 12 G Games Gekoids 32 Geko Smak 32 Memory Race 33 Nibbons 33 Virtua Maze 33 GARMIN DGPS 39 Glide Ratio 20 Glide Ratio Destination 20 GOTO 9, 24 GOTO Line 8 GPS Cleaning viii GPS Mode 42, 43 H Heading 12, 20 Setup Page 10 Heading Page 40...
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... 45 Speed 12, 20 Maximum 20 (Speed cont.) Overall 20 Vertical 20 Stopped Time 20 Stop Navigation 8 Storage viii Sunrise 20 Sunset 20 System Page GPS Mode 42, 43 Owner Info 44 T TEXT OUT 39 Time Moving 20 Of Day 20 Stopped 20 Total 20 Time/Date 12 Time Page 34...
... 45 Speed 12, 20 Maximum 20 (Speed cont.) Overall 20 Vertical 20 Stopped Time 20 Stop Navigation 8 Storage viii Sunrise 20 Sunset 20 System Page GPS Mode 42, 43 Owner Info 44 T TEXT OUT 39 Time Moving 20 Of Day 20 Stopped 20 Total 20 Time/Date 12 Time Page 34...