System Page - Garmin eTrex Venture Owner's Manual And Reference Manual

System Page - Overview
The System Setup Page allows you to select from
three modes of operation 'Normal', 'Battery Saver', and
'Use With GPS Off'.
Of these three the 'Battery Saver' and 'Use With GPS
Off' options signifi cantly reduce battery power consump-
tion. The 'Battery Saver' mode reduces the rate of satellite
signal position updating and the 'Use With GPS Off'
option stops satellite signal reception altogether.
This Page Option Menu also displays the current ver-
sion of unit operating software and the Internal Serial
Number. The path for downloading software updates
from the GARMIN website is (www.garmin.com). Down-
loading requires use of the GARMIN PC Interface Cable.
Instructions for downloading are posted at the website.
You can use the Wide Area Augmentation System
(WAAS) capability of the eTrex Venture to produce a more
accurate position fi x (3 meters nominal). When enabled,
this feature searches for a WAAS satellite near your location
and then receives data for correcting differentials in the GPS
satellite signals. When WAAS has been enabled, you will see
WAAS satellite numbers, beginning at No. 33 or above, dis-
played on the Satellite Page. When differential correction data
has been received for GPS satellites (numbers 32 or below),
a 'D' will appear in the signal bar beneath the skyview. It
is helpful to orient the unit antenna toward the WAAS satel-
lite shown in the skyview. To learn more about the WAAS
System, its satellite positions and current state of develop-
ment, access the Federal Aviation Administration website
(http.//gps.faa.gov/). Refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide on
page 57 if WAAS access and differentials are not obtained.
At the bottom of this page, are the Amount of Memory
Used, Power Status, Date and Time and Backlighting Status.
Step-by Step Instructions
To select GPS mode or WAAS options:
1. Highlight the fi eld and then press in on the CLICK STICK
to display the options.
2. Highlight the option and press in on the CLICK
STICK to activate.
Reference
Setup Pages
System Setup Page in
Normal Mode and
with WAAS Enabled
WAAS Enabled.
WAAS Satellite is No. 35
and 'D' in Signal Bars for
GPS Satellites

System Page

Options Menu
with Operating Software
Information Access
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