Garmin Precedus GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Table of Contents
Introduction to GPS Navigation ...........................1
GPS Overview ..........................................1
GPS System Accuracy....................................2
Summary ..............................................2
Operation Basics ........................................3
Controls ...............................................3
Menu/Pwr .............................................3
Enter..................................................3
Arrow keys.............................................3
New Waypoint..........................................3
Info...................................................3
GOTO and Nearest ......................................4
Display Information......................................5
Helpful Instructions on the Display..........................5
Backlight & Contrast .....................................5
Display Screens .........................................6
Startup Screen ..........................................6
Main Menu.............................................8
Navigation Function .....................................9
Getting Started the First Time............................11
Power Up .............................................11
Seed Position ..........................................11
Entering a Seed Position .................................12
Checking GPS Signal Strength ............................14
Checking Each Satellite..................................15
Entering a Destination Waypoint...........................16
External Antenna .......................................18
Navigation Basics.......................................19
About the Navigation Function ............................19
About the Navigation Function Screens .....................19
GPS Status ............................................20
Messages ............................................20
Custom Navigation Screens...............................21
Navigation Information Choices ...........................22
Moving Map Screen ....................................23
Panning the Moving Map ................................23
GOTO a Waypoint in Pan Mode ...........................24
Creating a Waypoint in Pan Mode..........................24
Zooming In or Out......................................25
Auto Zoom............................................26
HSI Display ...........................................26
The Route Screen.......................................27
Searching for Nearest Waypoints ..........................27
Creating User Waypoints.................................28
Getting Waypoint Information ............................29
Destination Waypoint Information .........................29