Garmin GPSMAP 180 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
AB
The select initialization window will appear, with the select from map option
highlighted.
1. Press
T
to initialize the receiver from the built-in worldwide map.
The Map Page will appear, prompting you to select your approximate present posi-
tion with the map cursor.
1. Use the
R
keypad to move the map cursor to a location close to your present position. If you
have difficulty identifying your exact position, press the
C
key to zoom in to a lower map scale.
2. Press
T
to confirm your selection.
The GPSMAP 180 will now begin searching for the appropriate satellites for your
present position and should acquire a fix within a few minutes. While the receiver
searches for satellites, a flashing satellite icon will appear at the left-hand side of the
status bar. A signal strength bar will appear for each satellite in view, with the appro-
priate satellite number under each bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown
in three stages:
 No signal strength bars the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated.
 Hollow signal strength bars the receiver has found the indicated satellite(s) and is col-
lecting data.
 Solid signal strength bars the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satel-
lite(s) is ready for use.
Once the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites, the flash-
ing satellite icon on the status bar will quit flashing and remain solid, and the
GPSMAP 180 is ready for use.
Now that the unit is initialized, lets turn the unit off and then begin the Getting-
Started Tour.
To turn the GPSMAP 180 off:
1. Press and hold the
P
key for about 3 seconds, until the screen is blank.
2
GETTING STARTED
Initialization
A. Use the arrow keypad to move the cursor to a
location close to your present position.
B. Hollow signal strength bars will appear on the
Satellite Page while the receiver collects satel-
lite data.