Garmin GPS-45XL GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Time Format
The time display shown on the system setup and posi-
tion pages may be set to display the time in a 12-or 24-
hour format.
To select the time format:
1. Highlight the ‘HOURS’ field and press the
E
key.
2. Select 12-or 24-hour display, and press
E
to confirm.
Screen Contrast
The GPS 45XL features adjustable screen contrast and is
controlled by using an on-screen bar scale.
To set the screen contrast:
1. Move the field highlight to the ‘CONTRAST’ field and press
the
E
key.
2. Use the
L
and
R
keys to adjust the bar scale for the
desired contrast and press the
E
key.
Screen Backlighting
The screen backlight timer is adjustable for
0, 15, 30, 60, 120 and 240 seconds. The ‘0’ setting will
keep backlighting on continuously. Whenever backlighting
is on, a bulb icon will appear on the status page.
To set the backlight timer:
1. Highlight the ‘LIGHT’ field and press the
E
key.
2. Use the
U
and
D
keys to toggle through and select
the desired setting, and press
E
.
3. To turn lighting on and off, press
B
briefly.
Tone Setting
You may choose from three settings for audible tone:
messages only, messages and keystrokes, or no tone at all.
To specify a tone setting:
1. Highlight the ‘TONE’ field and press the
E
key.
2. Use the
U
and
D
keys to select the desired tone and
press
E
.
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Reference
System Setup
12/24 Hour Clock
To display the time in
AM/PM format, select the
12 hour option from the
‘hours’ field.
Screen Backlighting
To get the longest battery
life, keep the screen back-
lighting at the default 15
second option.
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