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Function Default
Orient North Up
Data Field Speed
Details Shown Names (show)
Symbols
(show)
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Cities/Towns (show)
POI (show)
Track (show)
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2.5
SYSTEM PAGE
2.5
Turning GPS Off and On
When indoors, you can turn GPS navigation off, allowing you to use the
non-navigational features of your GPS 500 while preserving battery power.
When you turn GPS off, the unit stops searching for signals from satellites.
When you turn GPS back on to receive signals, the unit must re-acquire
signals from at least three satellites before it can begin navigation.
NOTE: The unit must be outside with a clear view of the sky to acquire
satellite signals for navigation.
To turn GPS off:
1. From the System page Ẅ, highlight using the JOYSTICK and select
SATELLITES by pressing the ENTER button. A LOCATION screen appears,
showing the satellite signals being received with the signal strength of
each indicated. The satellites that are currently acquired by the unit for
navigation are highlighted ẅ.
2. Select GPS MODE ẅ. “USE WITH GPS OFF?”menu will appear Ẇ.
3. Highlight and select YES Ẇ. The unit will immediately turn GPS off and
stop receiving satellite signals.
4. Press the PAGE button to return to the System page
ẇ.
To turn GPS on:
1. From the System page, highlight using the JOYSTICK and select SATELLITES by
pressing the ENTER button Ẅ. A blank LOCATION screen appears Ẉ.
2. Select GPS MODE Ẉ. “TURN GPS ON?”menu will appear ẉ.
3. Highlight and select YES ẉ. Unit will begin searching for satellite signals
until it locks on to three of them.
4. Press the PAGE button to return to System page ẇ.
NOTE: The unit must be outside with a clear view of the sky to acquire
satellite signals for navigation.
Ẅ Turning GPS
Off/On
ẅ Location Screen
Appears
Ẇ Use with
GPS Off?
ẇ Page Button
GPS Off/On
4645
Ẉ Stop
Receiving
SYSTEM PAGE
Using the System Page
ẉ Advanced
Settings
Ẋ Access
Defaults
Option
ẉ Turn GPS On?
Advanced Option Ẅ ẉ
Highlight and select ADVANCED to change the following advanced operational
parameters: WAAS, Compass, Map Datum, Position Format, North Reference, About
Your Unit (see “Using the Advanced Screen”, page 51).
Defaults Option Ẅ Ẋ
Highlight and Select DEFAULTS to restore all original default settings for the entire
GPS 500 system. Highlight and select YES to restore original settings (see chart
below). Highlight and select NO to maintain all current settings.
Status Bar Indicator ẋ Ẅ
The status bar at the bottom of the System page updates information automatically.
You can see whether the backlight is on or off, as well as the current date and time.
You can also determine the present status of the battery as the battery symbol
increases the amount of black from the top down as it discharges.
ẋ Status Bar
Trip Meter Defaults
Function Default
Data Field 5 Fields
*
Location
Speed
Trip Odom
Odometer
Max Speed
Data Field 3 Fields
Location
Speed
*default font size Trip Odom
Gauges Defaults
Function Default
Pointer Bearing
Data Field Speed
System Page Defaults
Function Default
GPS Status On
Backlight time out 15 seconds
Clock Format 12 Hour
Time Zone Current Location
Daylight Saving Auto
(Summer Time)
Language English
Measurement Units English
Sounds On
WAAS On
Compass Cardinal
Map Datum WGS 84
Position Format hddd°mm.mm
North Reference True
Battery Saver Off