Magellan 800 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Chapter 14: Navigation Options
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14.1.10 Tone Options
As you approach a maneuver, an audible alert sounds to let you know to make the maneuver.
Select
Tone Options
.
Select either
Bell
,
Chime
, or
Beep
.
When you have finished, select
Save
.
14.1.11 GPS Options
GPS Options provide you with information on the satellite signal as well as the ability to speed up signal acquisition time.
14.1.11.1 GPS Status
The GPS Status screen is available by pressing the GPS Signal icon on the Map screen
(page 34) as well as through the GPS Options menu. GPS Status monitors the satellite signal.
For more information on the GPS Status screens refer to “GPS Status Screen” on page 92.
14.1.11.2 Set GPS Position
Set GPS Position enables you to manually set the location of the Current Position icon. If you have travelled a long distance
with the unit off, it may take some time for the unit to reacquire a satellite signal. By manually setting the position of the
unit, you are telling the unit where you are and will speed up the satellite signal acquisition. Make sure you first select the
country you are in by pressing the Globe button on the Destination screen (see “Country Selection (Globe Button)” on
page 42). Select
Set GPS Position
.
Enter characters that start a word within the city name (see “Multi-Word Indexing” on page 32).
Select
OK.
Use the Navigation key to scroll the list up or down (if necessary) and select the
desired city.