Garmin Precedus GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Function Reference
This section provides detailed information on the functions you
can select from the Main Menu. The Main Menu gives you
access to functions that modify the operation of your Precedus
and the way navigation information is displayed. The menu
options allow you to customize the to best suit your navigation
requirements. A list of menu option default settings (those in
effect when the unit is first switched on) for each option is
included at the back of this section. Option settings are stored in
memory and remain in effect until you change the settings again.
Note
Navigation is not interrupted while you use the
other functions.
The menu function makes these options available:
Return to Nav - (Page 40)
Returns the unit from the menu to the navigation function.
Pilot Checklist - (Page 42 )
Provides storage, editing, and display of up to four
preflight checklists.
Map Setups - (Page 45)
Contains control settings for information shown on
moving map screens (navigation function), airspaces,
road data, and city and user waypoints.
Alerts - (Page 49)
Controls alert messages for airspace entry, waypoint
arrival, course deviation indication and alert message,
and creates a parallel course that is offset by a selected
distance from your chosen course.
Display Units - (Page 50)
Contains control settings for navigation units of
measure, control settings for magnetic variation in
course headings, and map datum.
Timers - (Page 54)
Controls built-in timers for countdown and flight time.
User Wpt Mgmt - (Page 55)
Controls editing or deletion of waypoints you have
entered in the Precedus‘s memory.
Track History - (Page 55)
Controls navigation “track point” storage in memory and
whether points show on moving map navigation screens
(Navigation function).