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Garmin GPS II Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual & Reference ®...
  • Page 2 GARMIN. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. GARMIN reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Thank You

    To get the most from your new GPS, take the time to read through the owner’s man- ual in order to understand the operating features of the GPS II. This manual is organized into three sections for your convenience: Section One (Read Me First!) takes you through step-by-step instructions to initialize the receiver for first-time use.
  • Page 4 NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the GPS II over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision. The mounting hardware provided by GARMIN is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof.
  • Page 5 (1) This device cannot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The GPS II does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized GARMINservice center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.
  • Page 6 UNIT FEATURES Antenna Function Keys Rocker Keypad LCD Display Battery Door...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Keypad Usage/Operating Terms ....2 What is GPS? ......3 Satellite Acquisition .

  • Page 8: Keypad Usage/Operating Terms

    KEYPAD USAGE/OPERATING TERMS (POWER)— Turns the unit on and off, and controls three-levels of screen backlighting intensity. (PAGE)— Scrolls the main pages in sequence and returns the display from a submenu page to a main page. (MARK)— Captures your present position and displays the mark position window.

  • Page 9: What Is Gps

    Initialization is only necessary under the following conditions: • The first time you use your GPS II (from the factory). • After the GPS II has been moved over 500 miles from the last time you used it (with the power off).
  • Page 10 Once the GPS II has calculated a position fix, you’ll usually have anywhere from four to eight satellites in view. The GPS II will then continuously select the best satel- lites in view to update your position. If some of the satellites in view get blocked or “shaded,”...

  • Page 11: Battery Installation

    Battery Installation The GPS II operates on 4 AA batteries, which are installed at the base of the unit. Normal battery life is approximately 15 hours, and up to 20 hours when the unit is in battery saver mode. To install the batteries: 1.

  • Page 12: Screen Orientation

    Screen Orientation Fig. 6b The GPS II has a unique screen orientation feature for switching from a horizon- tal mounting position in a vehicle or on a bike to a vertical orientation for handheld outdoor use, such as hunting or hiking. The GPS II’s rocker keypad and single-use Fig.

  • Page 13: Tour

    Initializing Your GPS II To initialize the GPS II, take the receiver outside and find an open area where the antenna has a clear view of the sky. You may either hold the receiver at a com- fortable height with the external antenna pointing up (Fig. 7a), or mount the receiv- er on the dash of a vehicle (Appendix B) or on a bike.
  • Page 14 1. Press and hold the red power key for three seconds (Fig. 8a). *(The almanac data stored in your GPS’ memory is typically valid for 3-6 months. If your unit has older data, the time required for initialization may take 15 to 30 minutes.)
  • Page 15 Also, if you’re using the GPS II on a car dash, make sure the unit is placed so that it has the clearest pos- sible view of the sky. Your GPS will only be able to detect satellites that it can “see”...
  • Page 16 Also, make sure your unit’s screen is orientated horizontally. Position Page The GPS II features five main pages which are linked together in a chain (Fig. 10). You This tour assumes that you have only initialized the receiver and have not changed any...

  • Page 17: Satellite Status Page

    (acquiring, 2D, 3D, etc.), and your estimated position error (EPE). You can also tell how much battery power is remaining (Fig. 11). Once your GPS II has acquired suf- ficient satellites, the satellite status page will automatically be replaced by the posi- tion page (as long as you haven’t pressed any other buttons).

  • Page 18: Position Page

    GETTING-STARTED TOUR Position Page The position page (Fig. 12) shows you where you are, what direction you’re heading, and how fast you’re going— and it’s the page you’ll want to use when you don’t have an active destination selected. A graphic compass display at the top of the page shows your direction of travel, while five data fields below display your track and speed, a trip odometer, and your position and altitude.
  • Page 19 Marking a Position GPS is really about marking and going to places called waypoints. Before we can use our GPS II to guide us somewhere, we have to mark a position as a waypoint. To mark a position: 1. Press MARK.
  • Page 20 You’ll also get a much better indica- tion of how the GPS II’s steering guidance and mapping features work to guide you.) You’ll see that the direction you are moving (track), your speed, and how far you’ve gone displayed in the middle of the screen, just below the graphic compass...

  • Page 21: Moving Map Page

    Moving Map Page The GPS II’s next page, the moving map page, shows your movement as a real- time track log (electronic breadcrumb trail), and your present position as a diamond icon in the center of the map. You’ll notice the black square below the diamond, which represents the position you just created (‘HOME’), and the line between the...
  • Page 22 Fig. 16b Going To a Waypoint Once you’ve stored a waypoint in memory, you can use the GPS II to guide you to it by performing a simple GOTO. A GOTO is really nothing more than the receiv- er drawing a straight-line course from your present position to the destination you’ve selected.
  • Page 23 We’ll cover more about that field in the reference section of this manual. As you get close to ‘HOME’, you’ll be alerted to press PAGE. The GPS II will give you the message “Approaching HOME” (Fig. 17b). Once you’ve arrived, you’ll notice the distance field will read 0.00.
  • Page 24 You’ve already seen the first four pages in action by acquiring satellites, marking a position, and navigating to a destination. The last page available from the main page sequence is the menu page (Fig. 18a), which provides access to the GPS II’ s waypoint management, route, and setup features.
  • Page 25 We strongly recommend that you read on and explore the Reference section, which contains a closer look at all of the exciting features of the GPS II. The first two sections of this manual have only explored a small part of what this unit can do for you. The next section will describe GARMIN’s state-of-the-art operating system, which is second to...

  • Page 26: Satellite Status

    GPS II will then update your position, track, and speed by selecting and using the best satellites in view. You can also access the GPS II’s con- trast feature from this page (see pg 73).
  • Page 27 (Fig. 21a). The satellite number in the sky view will no longer appear highlighted. As soon as the GPS II has collected the necessary data to use the satellite for positioning, the hollow bar will become solid.
  • Page 28 (estimated position error, in feet or meters) at the top right. The status will be shown as one of the following conditions: Searching— the GPS II is looking for any available satellites in view (Fig. 22a). AutoLocate— the GPS II is initializing and collecting new almanac data. This process can take 7.5 to 30 minutes, depending on satellites currently in view.
  • Page 29 Not Usable— the receiver is unusable, possibly due to incorrect initialization or abnormal satellite conditions. Turn the unit off and back on to reset, and reini- tialize the receiver if necessary. Simulator— the receiver is in simulator mode (Fig. 23a). EZinit Option Prompt The satellite status page also provides access to the EZinit prompt whenever a position fix has not been calculated (Fig.
  • Page 30 No other receiver functions are affected by using Ni- Cad or lithium batteries. The GPS II features an internal lithium battery that will maintain the unit’s memory...

  • Page 31: Position

    2. Cycle through the three levels of backlight by pressing the red power key. To turn the screen backlighting off: 1. Press the red power key. Whenever the GPS II’s backlighting is off, the bulb icon disappears from the satellite status page. REFERENCE Fig.
  • Page 32 Position Page The second page in the GPS II’s main page sequence is the position page. This page shows you where you are, what direction you’re heading, and how fast you’re going (up to 103 mph), and is most useful when you are traveling without an active destination waypoint.
  • Page 33 Available user-selectable options on the position page are: Trip Odometer (TRIP)— shows the total distance traveled since last reset. Trip Timer (TTIME)— total (cumulative) time in which a ground speed has been maintained since last reset. Elapsed Time (ELPSD)— shows the overall hours and minutes since last reset. Average Speed (AVSPD)—...
  • Page 34 2. Press ENTER to confirm the ‘RESET?’ prompt (Fig. 28a). Altitude Field When the GPS II is acquiring satellites or navigating in the 2D mode, the last known altitude will be used to compute your position. If the altitude shown is off by several hundred feet, you can manually enter your altitude for greater accuracy.
  • Page 35 Marking and Saving Waypoints The GPS II allows you to mark, store, and use up to 250 positions as waypoints. Waypoints serve as electronic markers that let you keep track of starting points, des- tinations, navaids, etc. A waypoint position can be entered by taking an instant elec- tronic fix, by manually entering a coordinate, or by referencing a bearing and dis- tance to an existing waypoint.

  • Page 36: Marking A Position

    REFERENCE Fig 30a Fig. 30b Marking a Position When marking a position, you may also choose to change the default name or add the waypoint to a route. To change the default position name: 1. Highlight the ‘name’ field, and press ENTER. 2.
  • Page 37 Waypoint Pages The GPS II has three waypoint pages that let you manage a large number of way- points quickly. These pages— nearest waypoints, waypoint list, and waypoint defini- tion— can be accessed through the menu page. To select a waypoint page: 1.
  • Page 38 REFERENCE Fig. 32a Fig. 32b Nearest Waypoints Page The nearest waypoints page shows the nine nearest waypoints that are within 100 miles of your present position, with the bearing and distance noted for each waypoint (Fig. 32a). This page will also let you retrieve a waypoint definition page or GOTO a selected waypoint right from the list.
  • Page 39 The waypoint list page provides a complete list of all waypoints currently stored in the GPS II. If a waypoint is currently used in a route, the lowest route number will be indicated to the left of the waypoint name. The total number of empty and used waypoints is indicated above the waypoint list.
  • Page 40 REFERENCE Fig. 34a Fig. 34b Waypoint Definition Page The waypoint definition page lets you create new waypoints manually, or review and edit existing waypoints. To create a new waypoint manually, you’ll need to know its position coordinates or its approximate distance and bearing from an existing waypoint.
  • Page 41 Reference Waypoints To create a new waypoint manually without knowing its position coordinates, you’ll need to enter its bearing and distance from an existing waypoint or your pre- sent position. To create a new waypoint by referencing a stored waypoint: 1.
  • Page 42 REFERENCE Fig. 36a Fig. 36b Editing Existing Waypoints The waypoint definition page also allows you to change the name, coordinates, comment, or reference waypoint field for a stored waypoint (Figs. 36a-36c). To edit the coordinates, comment, or reference waypoint field: 1.
  • Page 43 Waypoint Comments Each waypoint stored in the GPS II has a user-defined 16-character comment field. The default comment is the UTC (or Greenwich mean time) date and time of the waypoint’s creation. To change or add a comment: 1. Highlight the ‘comment’ field.
  • Page 44 REFERENCE Fig. 38a Fig. 38b Renaming and Deleting Waypoints The rename and delete function fields are located along the right side of the waypoint definition page. To rename a stored waypoint: 1. Highlight ‘RENAME?’ (Fig. 38a), and press ENTER. 2. Enter the new waypoint name (Fig. 38b), and press ENTER. 3.
  • Page 45 Scanning Waypoints As you manually enter a waypoint’s name, the GPSII’s waypoint scanning feature will automatically display the first numerical or alphabetical match of the character you have entered to that point. This helps eliminate the need to always enter a way- point’s complete name.
  • Page 46 Fig. 40b Selecting a GOTO Destination The GPS II provides four ways to navigate to a destination: GOTO, MOB, TracBack, and route navigation. The most basic method of selecting a destination is the GOTO function, which lets you choose any stored waypoint as the destination and quickly sets a direct course from your present position.
  • Page 47 2 Press ENTER to begin MOB navigation (Fig. 41b). The GPS II will now guide you to the MOB waypoint until the MOB GOTOis cancelled. If you want to save the MOB waypoint, be sure to rename it (Fig. 41c) because it will be overwritten the next time a MOB is activated.

  • Page 48: Tracback Navigation

    REFERENCE Fig. 42a Fig. 42b TracBack Navigation The TracBack function allows you to quickly and easily retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver’s memory. The advantage of the TracBack feature is that it eliminates the need to mark waypoints along the way and manually create and activate a route back to where you began your trip.
  • Page 49 1. Press GOTO, and highlight ‘TRACBACK?’ (Fig. 43a). 2. Press ENTER. Once the TracBack function has been activated, the GPS II will take the track log currently stored in memory and divide it into segments called legs (Fig. 43b). Up to 30 temporary waypoints (e.g., ‘T001’) will be created to mark the most significant...
  • Page 50 REFERENCE Tips on Creating and Using the TracBack Feature To get the most out of the TracBack feature, remember the following tips: • Always clear your track log at the exact point that you want to go back to (trail head, truck, dock, etc.).
  • Page 51 • If the receiver is turned off or you lose satellite coverage during your trip, the TracBack route will simply draw a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where it resumed. • If the changes in direction and distance of your track log are very complex, 30 waypoints may not be enough to accurately mark your exact path.
  • Page 52 REFERENCE Route Definition Page defined route. The GPS II lets you create and store up to 20 routes of 30 waypoints each. another using a set of pre-defined waypoints. Routes are often used when it’s not practical, safe, or possible to navigate a direct course to a particular destination (e.g., through a body of water or impassable terrain) (Fig.
  • Page 53 Route Definition Page (cont.) The right side of the route definition page features several ‘function’ fields which let you copy, clear, invert, or activate the displayed route. Routes 1-19 are used as storage routes, with route 0 always serving as the active route you are navigating. If you want to save a route that’s currently in route 0, be sure to copy it to another open route, as it will be overwritten by the next route activation.
  • Page 54 REFERENCE Fig. 48a Fig. 48b Creating and Navigating Routes To create a route from the route definition page: 1. Highlight the ‘route number’ field, and press ENTER. 2. Enter a route number, and press ENTER. (Only open routes will be available.) 3.
  • Page 55 Activating and Inverting Routes After a route has been entered, it can be either activated in sequence or inverted from the route definition page. The process of activating or inverting a stored route takes a storage route (routes 1-19) and copies it into the active route (route 0) for navigation.
  • Page 56 REFERENCE Fig. 50a Fig. 50b Active Route Page Once a route has been activated, the active route page will display the waypoint sequence of your route with the estimated time enroute (ETE) at your present speed and the distance to each waypoint (Fig. 50a). As long as you are navigating an active route, the active route page will become part of the main page sequence.
  • Page 57 Copying and Clearing Routes The route definition page is also used to copy a route to another route number. This feature is useful when you make changes to the active (or TracBack) route and want to save the route in its modified form for future use. To copy a route: 1.
  • Page 58 REFERENCE Fig. 52a Fig. 52b Editing Routes Once a route has been created and stored, it can be edited at any time. To edit a route from the active route page or the route definition page: 1. Select the waypoint you want to edit, and press ENTER (Fig. 52a). An on-screen menu of editing choices will appear, with options for reviewing, inserting, deleting, or changing the waypoint field highlighted (Fig.
  • Page 59 On-Route GOTOs At the beginning of this section, we mentioned that the GPS II will automatically select the route leg closest to your position as the active leg. This will give you steer- ing guidance to the desired track of the active leg. Note that the first waypoint select- ed as the destination waypoint will be of the route leg closest to your present posi- tion This may mean you’re not navigating to the first waypoint in the active route—...
  • Page 60 Selecting a User-Defined Navigation Page Once you’ve selected a GOTO destination or activated a TracBack, MOB, or route, the GPS II will provide graphic steering guidance to the destination with one of two navigation pages: •The compass page (default) provides a directional pointer to the destination, with a rotating compass display to show your direction of travel (Fig.
  • Page 61 The ‘ETE’ field, located in the middle of the bottom of both pages, is a user-selectable field that allows you to display a variety of navigation values for your trip. To access the user-selectable field: 1. Highlight ‘ETE’, and press ENTER. 2.
  • Page 62 When you are one minute away from the destination (based on your current speed and track over the ground), the GPS II will a l e rt you with a flashing on-screen message box.
  • Page 63 Destination Bearing to Waypoint Pointer to Waypoint Track Over Ground Selectable Waypoint Distance to Waypoint Graphic Compass Speed Over Ground Field REFERENCE...
  • Page 64 Fig. 58 Using the Highway Page The GPS II’s highway page (Fig. 58) also provides graphic steering guidance to a destination, with a greater emphasis on the straight-line desired course and the dis- tance and direction you are off course. As you head toward your destination, the middle of the screen provides visual guidance to your waypoint on a moving graph- ic ‘highway’.
  • Page 65 Destination Bearing to Waypoint Waypoint Scale Track Over Ground Estimated Ti m e E n ro u t e REFERENCE Distance to Waypoint Graphic Highway Speed Over Ground...

  • Page 66: Moving Map

    GETTING STARTED Moving Map Page The GPS II features a powerful real-time moving map (Fig. 60) that can do much more than just plot your course and route. The map page also provides you with a target cursor that will let you pan ahead to nearby waypoints, determine the distance and bearing to any map position, and mark new waypoints while you navigate.
  • Page 67 REFERENCE Bearing to Distance to Waypoint Waypoint Track Over Speed Over Present Ground Ground Position...
  • Page 68 REFERENCE Fig. 62a Fig. 62b Zooming and Panning There are three main functions you can perform from the map page— zooming, panning, and pointing. The moving map has 12 map scales (from 0.2 to 320 miles, or 0.5 to 600 km.) which are selected by selecting the IN and OUT zoom keys. These ranges are measured vertically.
  • Page 69 As you pan around the map, you’ll notice that the target crosshair will “snap” to on-screen waypoints and highlight the waypoint name (Fig. 63a). Once a waypoint name is highlighted, you can review its waypoint definition page or execute a GOTO function right from the map page (Fig.
  • Page 70 REFERENCE Fig. 64a Fig. 64b Using the Cursor to Mark and GOTO Waypoints During panning, the crosshair represents a target position right on the moving map, with the range and bearing to the target displayed at the top corners of the screen.
  • Page 71 Accessing the Map Setup and Track Setup Windows You can access two additional pages— the map setup page and the track setup page— by pressing ENTER while on the map page (Fig. 65a). The map setup and track setup window will appear, ready for you to select one. To select map setup or track setup: 1.
  • Page 72 2. Select ‘YES’ or ‘NO’, and press ENTER. Track Setup Page The track setup page lets you manage the GPS II’s track log data. From this page, you can select whether to record a track log and define how it is recorded.
  • Page 73 Track Method The stored track method determines how often positions are stored in the track log. The default setting is automatic, which will store a track based on resolution. This setting gives you the most efficient use of track memory and provides the most accurate TracBack route.
  • Page 74 REFERENCE It’s a good idea to clear the track log at the end of the trail head, etc., in order to make the best use of the tracback fea- ture. Managing and Clearing the Track Log Fig. 68 The rest of the track setup window displays the percentage of available memory currently used to store track log data and function fields to clear the track log mem- ory and activate the backtrack feature.
  • Page 75 Menu Page The GPS II’s menu page provides access to additional pages (submenus) that are used to select and customize operation and navigation setup. These eight pages are divided into categories by function. The waypoint and route management pages are discussed in their own respective sections.
  • Page 76 REFERENCE Fig. 70a Fig. 70b Distance and Sun Calculation The distance and sun calculation submenu page will give you the distance and bearing between any two waypoints or between your present position and a way- point. It will also calculate the sunrise and sunset (in local time) for a particular date at either your present position or any stored waypoint.

  • Page 77: Simulator Mode

    System Setup The system setup submenu page (Fig. 71a) is used to select the operating mode, time offset, and screen preferences. The GPS II has three operating modes: • Normal Mode operates the unit at maximum performance, and provides a battery of life up to 12 hours on alkaline batteries.
  • Page 78 The date and time is located directly below the mode field. Note: Date and time information is derived from the GPS satellites and cannot be changed by the user. Because the time shown is UTC (Greenwich mean time) time, you will need to enter a time offset to display the correct local time for your area.
  • Page 79 Screen Contrast The GPS II has adjustable screen contrast controlled by an on-screen bar scale. To set the screen contrast: 1. Highlight the ‘contrast’ field, and press ENTER. 2. Adjust the bar scale to the desired contrast, and press ENTER.
  • Page 80 CDI scale, units, and heading information. Position Formats The default position format for the GPS II is latitude and longitude in degrees and minutes (hdddºmm.mmm’). You may also select degrees, minutes and seconds (hdddºmm’ss.s’’); degrees only (hddd.dddddº); UTM/UPS coordinates; or British, German, Irish, Maidenhead, Swedish, Swiss, or Taiwan, or User grid formats.

  • Page 81: Map Datums

    Map Datums The ‘map datum’ field is located just below the ‘position format’ field, and comes with a WGS 84 default setting. Although 106 total map datums are available for use (see Appendix F for map datums), you should only change the datum if you are using maps or charts that specify a different datum than WGS 84.
  • Page 82 1. Highlight the ‘cdiscale’ field (Fig. 76a), and press ENTER. 2. Select the desired setting, and press ENTER. Units of Measure The GPS II lets you select nautical (default), statute, or metric units of measure for all ‘speed’ and ‘distance’ fields. To change the unit of measure: 1.
  • Page 83 Magnetic Heading Reference The GPS II’s heading information can be displayed referencing magnetic north (auto or user-defined), true north, or calculated grid headings. The default setting is automatic magnetic north, which is suitable for most applications. To select a heading reference: 1.
  • Page 84 The GRMN/GRMN setting is a proprietary format that lets you exchange informa- tion such as waypoints, routes, and track logs between two GARMIN GPS devices or a GARMIN GPS and a PC. There are eight data transfer options: send alm, send wpt, send trk, send rte, request alm, request wpt, request trk, request rte.
  • Page 85 The RTCM/NMEA selection controls the GARMIN GBR-21 differential beacon receiver. Once a RTCM setting has been selected, the GPS II will either automatically try to tune the last frequency and bit rate you selected or will switch to the default frequency of 304.0 kHz with a bit rate of 100 bps if no previous beacon has been...
  • Page 86 • If a beacon signal cannot be tuned, a ‘no status’ message will be displayed. The GPS II will also display one of three alert messages concerning DGPS opera- tion through the message page: No DGPS Position— not enough data is available to compute a DGPS posi- tion.
  • Page 87 Navigation Simulator The GPS II’s simulator mode lets you practice all aspects of its operation without active satellite acquisition. You can plan and practice trips, enter new waypoints and routes, and save them for use during normal operation. The simulator is activated from the system setup page, with speed and heading controlled from the position, compass or highway pages.
  • Page 88 5. Highlight the ‘position’ field, and press ENTER (Fig. 82a). 6. Enter a position, and press ENTER. The GPS II does not track satellites in simulator mode. Although you can create and save waypoints and routes while using the simulator mode, never attempt to use the simulator mode for actual navigation.

  • Page 89: Appendix A-Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement The GPS II requires 4 AA alkaline batteries. These batteries will need to be replaced after up to 15 hours of operation in normal mode or 20 hours of operation in battery-saver mode. Rechargeable Ni-cad or lithium batteries may also be used.

  • Page 90: Appendix B-Dashboard Mounting

    APPENDIX B Dashboard Mounting The GPS II can be mounted on the dashboard of an automobile or to another convenient surface using the two Velcro™ strips provided with the unit. To mount the GPS II using the Velcro strips: 1. Select a location for the unit that provides a clear and unob- structed view of the sky.
  • Page 91 GARMIN service center. The GPSII has no user-serviceable parts. Never attempt any repairs yourself. To protect your GPS II, keep it in its carrying case (optional accessory) when not in use, and never allow gasoline or other solvents to come into contact with the case.
  • Page 92 ** Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the US DOD-imposed Selective Availability Program. *** Speed Limitation-GARMIN products designed for non-aviation use will display a maximum speed of approximately 90 knots or 103 MPH. This until will not display speed or position informa- tion if this limit is exceeded.

  • Page 93: Appendix C-Specifications And Wiring

    Specifications and Wiring (cont.) Three optional cables are available to connect the GPS II to an external power source or interface with another unit or PC: • Cigarette Lighter Adapter— Allows connection to a 12- volt DC cigarette lighter plug.
  • Page 94 APPENDIX C Specifications and Wiring (cont.) The NMEA 0183 version 2.0 interface format is supported by the GPS II, and enables the unit to drive three NMEA devices: NMEA 0183 version 2.0 Approved sentences: GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPWPL, GPBOD...

  • Page 95: Appendix D-External Antenna

    External Antenna The GPS II’s antenna may be removed to allow attachment of an optional remote-mount GPS anten- na, such as the GARMIN GA 26. To remove the attached antenna: 1. Rotate the antenna toward the rear of the unit as shown.

  • Page 96: Appendix E-Messages

    APPENDIX E Messages The GPS II uses a flashing on-screen message indicator to alert you to important information. Whenever the message indicator appears, press PAGE to view the message page. There are two types of messages: temporary alerts and condition alerts. Temporary alerts are cleared from the message page after viewing, while condition alerts remain until the condition has been resolved.
  • Page 97 RTCMInput has Failed—DGPS data being received has been lost. You are no longer receiving the beacon signal. Searching the Sky—The GPS II is in searching the sky for almanac data or the unit is in AutoLocate mode. Route Waypoint was Deleted—A route waypoint entered does not exist in the database and has been deleted from the route.
  • Page 98 APPENDIX F Map Datums The following list shows the map datums available for the GPS II. Menu page abbrevia- tions are listed first, followed by the corresponding map datum name and area. The default map datum for the GPS II is WGS 84.

  • Page 99: Appendix F-Map Datums

    Map Datums (cont.) Corrego Alegr Corrego Algre-Brazil Djakarta Djakarta (Batavia)- Sumatra Island (Indonesia) Dos 1968 Dos 1968- Gizo Island (New Georgia Islands) Easter Isld 67 Easter Island 1967 European 1950 European 1950- Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland European 1979...
  • Page 100 APPENDIX F Map Datums (cont.) Mahe 1971 Mahe 1971- Mahe Island Marco Astro Marco Astro- Salvage Island Massawa Massawa- Eritrea (Ethiopia) Merchich Merchich- Morocco Midway Ast ‘61 Midway Astro ‘61- Midway Minna Minna- Nigeria NAD27 Alaska North American 1927- Alaska NAD27 Bahamas North American 1927- Bahamas (excluding San Salvador Island)
  • Page 101 Map Datums (cont.) Old Egyptian Old Egyptian- Egypt Old Hawaiian Old Hawaiian- Mean Value Oman Oman- Oman Ord Srvy GB Old Survey Grt Britn- England, Isle of Man, Scotland, Shetland Isl., Wales Pico De Las Nv Canary Islands Ptcairn Ast ‘67 Pitcairn Astro ‘67- Pitcairn Isl.
  • Page 102 APPENDIX F Time Offset Chart The table below gives approximate UTC time offsets for various longitudinal zones. If you are in daylight sav- ings time, add one hour to the offset. Longitudinal Zone W180.0º to W172.5º W172.5º to W157.5º W157.5º to W142.5º W142.5º...
  • Page 103 GOTO Function ... .16,40 GPS Overview ....3 Heading Selection ... . .75 Highway Page .
  • Page 104 APPENDIX H Interface Formats ....88 Interface Setup ... . .78-80 Keypad Usage ....2 Losing Satellite Coverage .
  • Page 105 Copying and Clearing ..51 Creating ....48 Editing Routes ... . .52 On-Route GOTOs .
  • Page 106 APPENDIX H...

  • Page 107: Limited Warranty

    GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor.
  • Page 108 ® © 1996 GARMIN Corporation 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062 USA GARMIN (Europe) LTD Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9AQ UK Part Number 190-00118-00 Rev. A...

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