Magellan GPS 315 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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Using the Status Screen
The STATUS screen gives you the general well-being of your
receiver by showing you satellite status, signal strengths and
battery life.
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Once the
receiver has
computed a
fixed position,
the STATUS
screen will be
replaced by the
POSITION
screen.
STATUS
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Satellite
Signal Chart
Satellite Position
Graph
Battery Life
Indicator
Satellite
Numbers
Satellite
Positions
Satellite Positions
Where the satellite is
located relative to your
position.
Satellite Numbers
Identifies the satellite
shown on the chart and
on the Satellite Position
Graph.
Battery Life Indica-
tor Shows approximate
remaining battery life for
batteries in the receiver.
Satellite Signal
Chart Displays satellite
signal strengths. When
the receiver first tracks a
satellite, the strength bar
will not be solid until
ephemeris is collected.
This takes about 30
seconds if uninterrupted.
Satellite Position
Graph The two circles
indicate satellite elevation,
the outer circle represents
the horizon and the inner
circle represents 45˚ from
the horizon. The center of
the circle is 90˚.
WAAS Satellite WAAS
is described in the back of
the user manual.
The Battery Life
Indicator was
designed to be
used with AA
alkaline batteries.
With AA lithium
batteries, you will
have more battery
life available than
shown on the
Battery Life
Indicator.
WAAS
Satellite