Garmin GPS III A GPS Receiver User Manual


 
The file tab headings and setup functions for these pages are:
Simulator Enable/Disable; Settings for simulated Track, Speed
and Altitude
System Backlight timeout, Battery type, Display Contrast and
Display Orientation
Units Units of measure settings for – Distance & Speed,
Heading and Altitude
Timers Count up/down User Timer, Battery Timer, and
usage timers for current day and since new
Time Formats for local 24 hour, local 12 hour (AM/PM) or
UTC; Difference setting from UTC to local time
Alarms Alarm Clock, Arrival Alarm, Off Course Alarm
Position Position Format (latitude/longitude, UTM/UPS,
Maidenhead, regional grids); Map Datum selection
Interface Format (NMEA, RTCM, GARMIN proprietary);
Mode setting for use with PC or a second unit
The following pages describe, in more detail, the available settings for each Setup
file tab item.
To display the desired
information, highlight the
appropriate file tab (using the
LEFT/RIGHT keys on the
rocker keypad).
Once the desired setup option
is selected, use the UP/
DOWN keys on the rocker
keypad to select the desired
item on the page.
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REFERENCE
Setup Menu
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