Status Bar Icons - Garmin 50LM Owner's Manual

the GPS receiver must collect satellite data
and establish the current location.
the status bar indicates the satellite signal
strength. The time required to acquire
satellite signals varies based on several
factors, including how far you are from the
location where you last used your navigation
device, whether you have a clear view of
the sky, and how long it has been since you
last used your navigation device. The first
time you turn on your navigation device, it
may take several minutes to acquire satellite
signals.
1 Turn on the device.
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
3 If necessary, go outdoors to an open area,
away from tall buildings and trees.
When turns green, the device has
acquired satellite signals and is ready for
navigation.
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Status Bar Icons

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The status bar is located at the top of
the main menu. The status bar icons display
information about features on the device.
You can select some icons to change settings
or view additional information.
GPS signal status. Tap to view GPS
accuracy and acquired satellite
information
Status, page 81)
Bluetooth
Select to view the Bluetooth
settings
69)
Connected to hands-free calling.
Select to place a phone call
Free Calling, page 62)
Current time. Select to set the time
(Setting the Time, page 70)
(Viewing GPS Signal
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technology status.
(Bluetooth Settings, page
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