Start Up - Garmin eMap Owner's Manual

Start Up Your eMap
To Start Up (initialize) the eMap, take the unit
outside and find an open area where the built-in antenna
has a clear view of the sky. You may either hold the
receiver at a comfortable height with the antenna
pointing up, or mount the receiver on the dash of a
vehicle or on a bike. Refer to Appendix A.
To turn the eMap on, press and release the
POWER key.
The Title Page and up to two information pages will
be displayed while the unit conducts a self test. Once
testing is complete, the these pages will be replaced by
the Map Page. The first time you use the eMap it must
determine its location using a feature called 'AutoLocate'.
This is also necessary when you have moved the unit
more than 500 miles from where it was last used. If this
is necessary the eMap will automatically begin initializa-
tion, which should take from five to seven minutes
depending on the overhead satellites in view. If there are
not enough satellites in view to initialize, the eMap will
pop-up a 'Poor Satellite Reception' message with three
options. A brief explanation for each option will appear
when each is highlighted. Press the ENTER key to
confirm your option choice.
The three options are:
Use Indoors - Select this option if you are indoors.
(For best performance) This option turns off the GPS
receiver to conserve power and speed Map Page updating.
New Location - Select this option if you have moved
hundreds of miles. This option allows you to select a new
location from the map or select the AutoLocate feature
which will systematically search the sky for satellites until
your location is determined.
Continue Acquiring - Select this option if no other
option applies. You may need to move to a location that
allows a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.
After initialization the eMap usually provides a
position fix in less than one minute. Your eMap is now
ready to use!
Reference

Start Up

The Title Page and two
information pages are
displayed when the
eMap is first turned on.
During this time the GPS
receiver is conducting a
self-test.
The three initialization
options for 'Poor Satellite
Reception' messages
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