Gps Info Page; Establishing An Initial Location - Garmin GPS 10 Deluxe Application Manual

GPS Info Page

The GPS receiver must determine its location on the earth by
receiving signals from overhead satellites each time it is turned
on. The GPS Info Page displays the current status of the GPS
receiver.
To view the GPS Info Page:
1. Tap Start to display the main menu, tap Programs
and then Garmin Que to display the Map Page.
2. Tap Menu on the menu bar at the bottom of the page
and then select GPS Info to display the Satellite
Status Page.
At the top of the Satellite Status Page is a message containing
the status of the GPS receiver and a sky view array on the left
side representing the position of satellites in the sky overhead
with your position in the center of the two circles. The outer
circle indicates the horizon while the inner circle a position 45
from the horizon. The numbers displayed indicate the number
assigned to those satellites.
A bar graph at the bottom of the page displays the strength
of signals being received from each satellite. An "Acquiring
Satellites" message is displayed until at least three satellites
with sufficient signal strength have been received. When the
GPS receiver has determined its location, a "2D" message
appears and your location coordinates display at the top of the
left hand column.
On the right, the date and time displays along with your
approximate elevation, and, if you are moving, your current
speed displays as well.
When you have sufficient signals from four or more satellites,
a "3D GPS Location" message appears and the approximate
elevation also displays at the bottom of the column.
The accuracy of your current position displays at the bottom of the
list. All of this information continues to update as you navigate.

Establishing an initial location

When starting up for the first time, or when you have moved
to a new location more than 600 miles from the last one, it
will take some time for the Garmin Que to determine its new
location.
To facilitate the initialization process :
1. Tap Menu tab at the bottom of the page to display
the "New Location" and "North Up" or "Track Up"
options.
Garmin Que Applications Guide
2. Tap New Location if you want to go to the Map
Page and mark your approximate location to help
the satellite narrow its search for satellites. Using
its built-in almanac of satellite positions, the Garmin
Que looks for signals from only those satellites that
are in sight at that location.
The Options Menu also allows you to orient the sky
view graphic to "North" or to "Track" in the direction
of your movements.
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Acquiring Satellites
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