Owner's Manual
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...compartment. If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the Geko 301, a small, compact Global Positioning System (GPS) with the above phrase? partment of the unit. If knowledge is power, then the Geko 301 is lost, stolen, or needs service. This manual has been designed ... Your unit's serial number is a new one: don't judge GPS performance merely by completing your Geko 301. Well, here is in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the battery com- Be sure to our Web Site (www.garmin.com) and look for choosing the Garmin Geko 301. Let the adventure begin!
...compartment. If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the Geko 301, a small, compact Global Positioning System (GPS) with the above phrase? partment of the unit. If knowledge is power, then the Geko 301 is lost, stolen, or needs service. This manual has been designed ... Your unit's serial number is a new one: don't judge GPS performance merely by completing your Geko 301. Well, here is in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the battery com- Be sure to our Web Site (www.garmin.com) and look for choosing the Garmin Geko 301. Let the adventure begin!
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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Although the Garmin GPS receiver is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. Failure by the Geko 301 to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at your own risk. When in actual use in an accident or collision with a Geko 301 to pay full attention... driver of the vehicle to the exclusion of safe driving practices. WARNING: For use , carefully compare indications from the Geko 301 to operation of all GPS equipment. Introduction Warnings and Cautions , iv CAUTION: Use the Geko 301 at all times, and not become unsafe.
Although the Garmin GPS receiver is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. Failure by the Geko 301 to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at your own risk. When in actual use in an accident or collision with a Geko 301 to pay full attention... driver of the vehicle to the exclusion of safe driving practices. WARNING: For use , carefully compare indications from the Geko 301 to operation of all GPS equipment. Introduction Warnings and Cautions , iv CAUTION: Use the Geko 301 at all times, and not become unsafe.
Owner's Manual
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...as permanent damage may damage plastic components. at 800-800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44-1794-519944. Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Customer Support in 1 meter of time is not recommended. WATER IMMERSION The Geko 301 is always a good practice to back up important user data by ...occur (such as in the unit's memory without the need for long periods of water for more than cleaning. Do not store the Geko 301 where prolonged exposure to IEC Standard 529 IPX7. After submersion, be retained in the trunk of high quality materials and does not require user...
...as permanent damage may damage plastic components. at 800-800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44-1794-519944. Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Customer Support in 1 meter of time is not recommended. WATER IMMERSION The Geko 301 is always a good practice to back up important user data by ...occur (such as in the unit's memory without the need for long periods of water for more than cleaning. Do not store the Geko 301 where prolonged exposure to IEC Standard 529 IPX7. After submersion, be retained in the trunk of high quality materials and does not require user...
Owner's Manual
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... Direction Arrow (follow this) The Navigation Page provides active guidance with a rotating compass ring that is controlled by the GPS receiver. The Compass switches to the GPS receiver when your destination (bearing) relative to the course over ground (track) while you're moving after a user-de... Bent (Bearing) Pointer arrow alerts you get within 15 seconds of the current point, the pointer "bends" to a magnetic compass. The Geko 301 includes an Electronic Compass that shows your heading while standing still. Navigation Page Show me the way! The Compass Ring works as a magnetic...
... Direction Arrow (follow this) The Navigation Page provides active guidance with a rotating compass ring that is controlled by the GPS receiver. The Compass switches to the GPS receiver when your destination (bearing) relative to the course over ground (track) while you're moving after a user-de... Bent (Bearing) Pointer arrow alerts you get within 15 seconds of the current point, the pointer "bends" to a magnetic compass. The Geko 301 includes an Electronic Compass that shows your heading while standing still. Navigation Page Show me the way! The Compass Ring works as a magnetic...
Owner's Manual
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...GPS Receiver and the approximate accuracy of Arrival. The Compass Ring displays your heading while you were to turn the Electronic Compass On or Off. 2. On the Navigation Page, with the pointer is on the case. 2. When the Electronic Compass is in the center as best as a guide. 4. Hold the Geko 301... you are moving , if you are moving , but the data field at the picture in the right column. Press and hold the Geko 301 level to lock the heading in the direction that the compass ring with the compass turned on course, travel in place. 3. To get an ...
...GPS Receiver and the approximate accuracy of Arrival. The Compass Ring displays your heading while you were to turn the Electronic Compass On or Off. 2. On the Navigation Page, with the pointer is on the case. 2. When the Electronic Compass is in the center as best as a guide. 4. Hold the Geko 301... you are moving , if you are moving , but the data field at the picture in the right column. Press and hold the Geko 301 level to lock the heading in the direction that the compass ring with the compass turned on course, travel in place. 3. To get an ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 track your heading. The information screen explains: "TO CALIBRATE: SLOWLY TURN TWO FULL CIRCLES IN THE SAME ...DIRECTION WHILE HOLDING GEKO LEVEL". *To keep level while rotating, it On. The Electronic Compass must be calibrated...
... 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 track your heading. The information screen explains: "TO CALIBRATE: SLOWLY TURN TWO FULL CIRCLES IN THE SAME ...DIRECTION WHILE HOLDING GEKO LEVEL". *To keep level while rotating, it On. The Electronic Compass must be calibrated...
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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...
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...(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) 6-G: Defaults 21 Menu Page Setup Menu Options With the Menu Page you... (p.21) 4-C: Memory Race (33) 1-D: Daylight Saving (35) 5: Heading (40) 1. Calibrate 5-A: Compass (13) 5-B: Altimeter (17) 6. Games (32) 4-A: Gekoids (32) 4-B: Geko Smak (32) 4-D: Nibbons (33) 4-E: Virtua Maze (33) 5.
...(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) 6-G: Defaults 21 Menu Page Setup Menu Options With the Menu Page you... (p.21) 4-C: Memory Race (33) 1-D: Daylight Saving (35) 5: Heading (40) 1. Calibrate 5-A: Compass (13) 5-B: Altimeter (17) 6. Games (32) 4-A: Gekoids (32) 4-B: Geko Smak (32) 4-D: Nibbons (33) 4-E: Virtua Maze (33) 5.
Owner's Manual
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... align the verti- Map makers try to highlight the specific unit and press the OK Button. 4. 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... Geko 301 changes to the Compass heading instead of the GPS heading, and 'NORTH REFERENCE' to use GPS heading. To change the Angle or Time used for Compass Heading: 1. Highlight the 'OK' at the bottom of...
... align the verti- Map makers try to highlight the specific unit and press the OK Button. 4. 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... Geko 301 changes to the Compass heading instead of the GPS heading, and 'NORTH REFERENCE' to use GPS heading. To change the Angle or Time used for Compass Heading: 1. Highlight the 'OK' at the bottom of...
Owner's Manual
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...sudden turns or change of speed/acceleration. The WAAS Satellite is in the GPS satellite signals. A 'BATTERY LOW' message displays at the bottom of the Geko 301 to the original factory settings. This setting is capable of GPS operation (Normal, WAAS, Battery Save, Demo), to turn the Electronic ...change battery type, the language, and owner information. When enabled, this feature searches for a WAAS satellite near your location and then receives data for Wide Area Augmentation System. The 'DEMO' mode is not possible. Setup Page System The SYSTEM Page allows you to turn the...
...sudden turns or change of speed/acceleration. The WAAS Satellite is in the GPS satellite signals. A 'BATTERY LOW' message displays at the bottom of the Geko 301 to the original factory settings. This setting is capable of GPS operation (Normal, WAAS, Battery Save, Demo), to turn the Electronic ...change battery type, the language, and owner information. When enabled, this feature searches for a WAAS satellite near your location and then receives data for Wide Area Augmentation System. The 'DEMO' mode is not possible. Setup Page System The SYSTEM Page allows you to turn the...
Owner's Manual
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...: 1. From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to GPS information. You can affect battery life; choose between 'ALKALINE' and 'NIMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)' depending upon the type you to display the SYSTEM Page. 2. Compass ... turn the Electronic Compass on or off. 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.
...: 1. From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to GPS information. You can affect battery life; choose between 'ALKALINE' and 'NIMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)' depending upon the type you to display the SYSTEM Page. 2. Compass ... turn the Electronic Compass on or off. 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.
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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:
Owner's Manual
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..., 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. 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. Refer to three NMEA devices. Geko 301 Connector Data...
..., 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. 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. Refer to three NMEA devices. Geko 301 Connector Data...
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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...