Garmin 012-01097-00 Owner's Manual

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Tracking System
P/N 012-01097-00 Receiver
P/N 012-01113-00 Transmitter
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Tracking System Owner's Manual F1 1
1/16/2007 1:51:36 PM

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  • Page 1 Tracking System P/N 012-01097-00 Receiver P/N 012-01113-00 Transmitter owner’s manual Tracking System Owner's Manual F1 1 1/16/2007 1:51:36 PM...
  • Page 2 Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium...
  • Page 3: Manual Conventions

    00 Receiver/010-01113-00 Transmitter Tracking System. This system uses the proven performance of Altimeter Pages. Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an The Main Menu section describes features found on unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. When the receiver the Main Menu and information about settings.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Software License Agreement ......v Transferring Data to a microSD Card ....10 Product Registration .......... v Overview of the Main Pages ......11 Contact Garmin ............v The Home Page .............11 Caring for the Tracking System ..... viii The Map Page ............12 Cleaning the Cases ..........
  • Page 5 > ntroductIon Finding a City ............16 Compass Page Options ..........27 Finding an Interstate Exit ........16 Sight ‘N Go Navigation .........28 Finding an Address ..........17 Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer ..28 Finding an Intersection ..........17 Data Fields .............28 Searching for a Point of Interest ......17 Altimeter Page ..........
  • Page 6 > ntroductIon Map Page Setup ............35 Map Datums and Location Formats ....50 Routing Setup ............35 What Are Map Datums? ........50 Geocache Setup .............36 What Is a Location Format? ........50 Marine Setup ............36 FCC Compliance ..........51 Time Setup .............37 Limited Warranty ..........
  • Page 7: Software License Agreement

    Look for the Product Registration AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. link on our Home page. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software Use this area to record the serial number in case your embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary Receiver is lost, stolen, or needs service.
  • Page 8 > ntroductIon IMPORTANT: READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE Antenna Care—Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the USING YOUR 010-01097-00/010-01113-00 System: radio and may violate FCC regulations. Do not use any radio Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals—Your wireless handheld that has a damaged antenna, because if it comes into tracking system is a low power radio transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 9 > ntroductIon Other Medical Devices—If you use any other personal Potentially Explosive Atmospheres—Turn your radio OFF medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to and do not remove your battery when you are in any area determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
  • Page 10: Caring For The Tracking System

    > ntroductIon Caring for the Tracking System Storage Do not store the Tracking System where prolonged The cases are constructed of high-quality materials exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as and does not require user maintenance except in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result. cleaning.
  • Page 11: Warning

    Keep used battery away from children. Do not place Do not mount where driver’s unsecured on • Only replace with Garmin Lithium-ion Battery field of vision is the vehicle Pack (Garmin Part Number 010-10XXX-00). No blocked. dash. other lithium-ion battery is compatible with the unit.
  • Page 12: Caution

    Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice.
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    > ettInG tarted ettInG tarted Radio Receiver Receiver Overview Antenna Internal Power key antenna display screen USB External Data/ Auxilary Power Port (under weather cap) Carry lanyard attachment slot Battery compartment locking D-Ring Battery compartment cover Keypad Tracking System Owner’s Manual - Draft Tracking System Owner's Manual F1 1 1/16/2007 1:51:39 PM...
  • Page 14: Installing The Batteries

    > ettInG tarted To install the Lanyard: Installing the Batteries 1. Place the loop of the Lanyard through the slot The Receiver operates on two AA batteries (not at the at the upper left side on the back of the included), which are located in the back of the unit.
  • Page 15: Using The Keypad

    > ettInG tarted Using the Keypad POWER Key ROCKER Key • Press and hold to turn the unit • Press up, down, left, or right to on or off. highlight options and to enter data, or • Press and release to adjust the move the map panning arrow.
  • Page 16: Charging The Transmitter Battery

    > ettInG tarted Transmitter Overview Charging the Transmitter battery The Transmitter operates on a rechargeable Lithium- Radio Transmitter Antenna ion battery, which is located in the unit. The battery can be charged using either the AC or DC charging accessory. The battery has been partially charged at the factory, but should be fully charged before use.
  • Page 17: Turning On The Receiver

    > ettInG tarted Turning on the Receiver Adjusting the Backlight You may want to adjust the backlight to see the When the Receiver is turned on, the Introduction Page display better. appears, followed by the Satellite Page. The unit must collect satellite data and establish its current location.
  • Page 18: Initializing The Gps Receiver

    > ettInG tarted 3. Press and release the PAGE key until the Map Initializing the GPS Receiver Page appears. You are now ready to begin The first time you turn on your Receiver, the GPS GPS aided navigation. receiver must collect satellite data and establish its You can also observe a sky view array of the satellites current location.
  • Page 19: Using The Receiver

    > ettInG tarted Using the Receiver On-screen button—use the ROCKER to highlight a button, and press ENTER to select the button. This section explains how to enter and select information with the Receiver. Scroll bar—when viewing a list of items too long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the Understanding Terms right side of the list.
  • Page 20: Selecting Options And Entering Data

    > ettInG tarted Selecting Options and Entering Data • Power to the unit is provided by either batteries or from an auxiliary source (AC, DC or USB To enter data and select options, use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field Adapter).
  • Page 21: On-Screen Messages

    USB Mass Storage feature on page 69. You can purchase high capacity microSD cards at your local electronics supplier. See the Garmin Web site (http://www.garmin.com/cartography/) for Calculating Route compatible MapSource products.
  • Page 22: Transferring Data To A Microsd Card

    > ettInG tarted 2. Connect the USB cable provided with the unit Transferring Data to a microSD Card to the USB port on your PC and to the mini- Some units are equipped with a pre-installed microSD USB port on the back of the unit. card.
  • Page 23: Overview Of The Main Pages

    Rocker key to scroll the list and press Enter to select cities, interstate exits, and points of interest contained the desired option. in the map database or in downloaded Garmin MapSource detailed mapping data. The Home Page The Home Page or Main Menu is the directory to The Accessories Menu accessing the unit features.
  • Page 24: The Map Page

    > aSIc peratIon The Setup Menu The Satellite Page This Setup Menu provides a method for customizing The Satellite page shows the GPS receiver status, the Tracking System to meet your personal needs. satellite locations, satellite signal strength and You can setup the System, Display, Alert Tones, the receiver’s current location.
  • Page 25: The Tracker Page

    > aSIc peratIon The Tracker Page about its current state, distance, distance traveled, and average speed can be viewed. Update rates The Tracker Page provides distance and direction for position reporting can be set, battery capacity, information for each transmitter being tracked. Up communication and GPS signal strength can also be to three transmitters can be displayed on the Tracker viewed.
  • Page 26: Gps Operation

    > aSIc peratIon GPS o Creating Waypoints Using the Map PeratIon You can quickly create a waypoint using the Map This section explains some of the more common Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow operations you can perform with your Receiver over a map item, you see a highlighted description of including creating and using waypoints, using the the item.
  • Page 27: Projecting A Waypoint

    > aSIc peratIon Note: You must have a GPS Satellite fix before press ENTER to mark it as a waypoint. Continue you can average a waypoint’s location. You placing boundary markers (waypoints) until you have cannot average a waypoint after it has been defined a perimeter.
  • Page 28: Recent Finds

    ENTER, an information page shows detailed point, see Geocache Setup instructions on page 72 and information about the item. Each information page www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60csx/. contains three on-screen buttons. Different buttons appear depending on whether you are selecting a Find When a geocache is found, the unit marks the cache item to navigate to or adding a Find item to a route list.
  • Page 29: Finding An Address

    You can create your own category for points of interest the map database. matches that data with addresses in by using the Garmin POI Loader utility available from the Garmin Web site: Finding an Intersection www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Follow the If you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the instructions for use on the Web site.
  • Page 30: Track Profiles

    Page, and you can add waypoints to a route from - Use Track Data option menu appears when the Find Menu. You can create more complex routes you select Profile. Refer to the Garmin Web site, using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/, for then transfer them to the unit memory.
  • Page 31: Navigating A Route

    > aSIc peratIon Page, the Receiver creates a route composed Navigating a Route of several user waypoints or Find Menu items, After you create a route, you can begin navigation with the last being your destination. It navigates immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list. directly from point to point.
  • Page 32: Using The Route Page Options

    > aGeS Using the Route Page Options aGeS The Route Page shows all points stored in memory for The Tracking System has six main pages: Satellite the route selected on the Routes Page. Press MENU Page, Trip Computer Page, Map Page, Compass Page, to open the Route Page Options Menu.
  • Page 33: Using The Satellite Page Options Menu

    > aGeS Using the Satellite Page Options Menu- using MapSource or BlueChart data. Press MENU to open the Options Menu. Two map operating modes, position mode and pan Use With GPS Off/On —enables you to turn the GPS mode, determine what cartography is shown on the receiver on or off.
  • Page 34: Using Additional Map Data

    > aGeS You can add and configure up to four optional data Changing the Zoom Range fields to the top of the page to provide a variety of You can change the zoom range on the Map Page to travel and navigational information. view a smaller area in greater detail or view a larger area with less detail.
  • Page 35: Map Orientation

    > aGeS Map Orientation This option is available only if the 2, 3, or 4 data fields option have been selected. There are two map orientation options: North Up orients the map like a paper map. Track Up orients the •...
  • Page 36 > aGeS If you select Always Show, a guidance message the beginning and ending points of a route. always appears whether or not you are navigating. • Detail—selects the degree of map detail shown. If you select Show When Navigating, a guidance •...
  • Page 37: Measuring Distance

    (Navigational light locations) can select from None, Small, Medium, or Large. • Symbol Set—select the symbol set to use (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International). Map Setup – Information Page The Map Setup – Text Page shows a list of Measuring Distance downloaded detailed maps such as topographic, You can measure the distance between two map items.
  • Page 38: Restoring Defaults

    > aGeS Restoring Defaults The compass ring is an electronic compass that functions like a magnetic compass when you are Use the Restore Defaults option to return the map stationary. When you are moving and reach a pre-set settings to factory settings. speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your heading.
  • Page 39: Compass Page Options

    > aGeS To turn the electronic compass on or off: Compass Page Options 1. Press and hold the PAGE key to turn the Use the options menu to customize the Compass electronic compass on or off. The Compass Page. With the Compass Page open, press MENU. To Icon appears in the status bar when the select an option, highlight it, and press ENTER.
  • Page 40: Sight 'N Go Navigation

    > aGeS Sight ‘N Go Navigation indicator (an arrow with horizontal dotted line) provides graphic indication of drift (right or left) Sight ‘N Go allows you to set a course to a point you according to the scale shown at the edge of the can see in the distance.
  • Page 41: Altimeter Page Options

    > aGeS You can configure the Profile field in the center of the and the maximum elevation data. page to show either elevation or ambient pressure plots • Calibrate Altimeter—If you know the correct as selected from the Altimeter Page Options Menu. elevation for your location, you can increase the Data fields at the top of the page are user selectable accuracy of the altimeter using the “Calibrate...
  • Page 42: Zoom Ranges

    > aGeS profile. When the red vertical and horizontal cross Plot to view a record of changes in barometric hairs are stopped at a location along the profile, the pressure for a set period of time. When one option is active, the other option is shown on the Options screen shows the elevation or pressure, time of day, Menu.
  • Page 43: Trip Computer Page

    > aGeS Trip Computer Page page allows you select individual items, select all and unselect all. When you make selections, The Trip Computer Page provides you with a highlight the Apply button and press ENTER. wide variety of travel data that can be useful when Answer OK to the “The Data You Have Selected navigating a long distance.
  • Page 44: Main Menu

    > > • Wrap When Full—sets the track log to record over the oldest data with new data when the The Main Menu contains settings and features not track log is full found on the main pages and sub-menus. The time •...
  • Page 45: Highway Page

    > Route Page Setup Menu Page Use the Setup Menu Page to customize your Receiver Use the Routes page to create a route to a destination. to your personal preferences. For more information, see Routes on page 32. Each feature is explained in the following pages. Highway Page System Setup When navigating a route, the Highway Page guides...
  • Page 46: Display Setup

    Serial Data Format—sets the data format to one of the following: reducing the timeout to save on battery power. • GARMIN—selects the proprietary format used Display Mode—sets the display to Day, Night, or to exchange waypoint, route, track log and Auto mode.
  • Page 47: Tones Setup

    USB Mass Storage—allows the microSD card to be used as a USB Mass Storage device. It also allows Follow Road—creates a route that overlays the transfer of Track Log Data to Garmin MapSource. roads shown on the map. Tones Setup off Road—creates a direct line from your...
  • Page 48: Geocache Setup

    Follow Road Options Use the Geocache Setup Page to find and record • Off Route Recalculation—allows you to items hidden at geographic locations. See the Garmin set whether the unit prompts you when it Web site (www.garmin.com) for details and how to is recalculating your route (Prompted) or download geocache locations from the Internet.
  • Page 49: Time Setup

    > • Off Course Alarm—sets an alarm to sound • Map Datum— sets the description for when you are off your chosen course. geographic location for surveying, mapping, and navigation and is not an actual map built • Deep Water Alarm/Shallow Water Alarm— into the unit.
  • Page 50: Heading Setup

    > Altimeter Setup Heading Setup The Altimeter Setup Page allows you to setup the Use the Heading Setup Page to specify the type of altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn on heading display and the type of North reference used the unit, to function as a barometer, or to manually to calculate your heading.
  • Page 51: Jumpmaster

    > Jumpmaster For HAHO and HALO jumps, wind speeds and directions can be entered for every 1,000 feet of canopy Jumpmaster is an accessory designed for drift (CD) and every 2,000 feet of free fall drift (FFD). experienced skydivers. A jumpmaster is the The wind setup must be completed before entering individual in charge of a group of skydivers values for forward throw and course to HARP.
  • Page 52 > K values—defines the wind drag values for The following is a list of abbreviations and acronyms commonly used and relate specifically to this feature: parachutes. AGL—(Above Ground Level) indicates the altitude HAHO—(High Altitude High Opening) describes a measurement. type of jump. CD—(Canopy Drift) measured while the parachute is HALO—(High Altitude Low Opening) describes a open.
  • Page 53: Proximity Waypoints

    > Stopwatch Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to define an alarm Select the Stopwatch icon to use the Receiver as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer. You can also circle around a stored waypoint location. The alarm have the unit record the lap time based on distance.
  • Page 54: Hunt And Fish

    > a ppendIx Hunt and Fish PPendIx The Hunt and Fish Tables provide you with a listing Radio Receiver Specifications of predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a chosen date and location. Physical Size: 6.1" H x 2.4" W x 1.3" D Games Menu Weight: 7.5 ounces (213 g) w/batteries installed.
  • Page 55: Gps Performance

    > ppendIx Power GPS Performance (Applicable for both Receiver and Transmitter) with noted exceptions) Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, USB Data Cable, 12 GPS Receiver: WAAS enabled Volt DC Adapter Cable Acquisition Times*: Battery Life: Up to 18 hours (typical use)* Approx.
  • Page 56: Interfacing

    The following formats are supported for connection of USB port under weather cover external devices. Garmin Proprietary Sentences—PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), and PGRMZ (altitude). The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the Receiver and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices.
  • Page 57: Data Field Definitions

    > ppendIx Data Field Definitions Distance - To Destination—the entire distance to the end of a route. The following list provides a brief definition of each data field option. ETA - At Next—the estimated time that you will arrive at the next point on your route, at current speed and course.
  • Page 58 > ppendIx Off Course—the distance off your direct course line. Trip Time - Moving—the length of time your vehicle has been in motion, since the trip computer was reset. Pointer—the arrow that indicates the direction to travel to Trip Time - Stopped—the length of time that the vehicle has the next point on a route.
  • Page 59: Optional Accessories

    Several optional accessories are available to enhance options that are compatible with the Tracking System. the operation of the Tracking System. Visit to Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com for a To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, list of compatible MapSource products.
  • Page 60: Connecting Your Receiver To A Computer

    After the drivers are installed, your computer always detects your Receiver when it is connected. USB drivers might be updated periodically. You can find updates at www.garmin. com. Tracking System Owner’s Manual - Draft Tracking System Owner's Manual F48 48...
  • Page 61: What Is Waas/Egnos

    For this reason, when you enable WAAS on signal to user in the service area. your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that achieves the best accuracy. For According to the FAA’s Web site, testing of WAAS in more information, go to http://gps.faa.
  • Page 62: Map Datums And Location Formats

    What Is a Location Format? Your current location is viewed on the GPS in the form of coordinates. Because different maps and charts use different location formats, Garmin GPS Map Datums are based on a units allow you to choose the correct coordinate mathematical model of the Earth.
  • Page 63: Fcc Compliance

    > ppendIx FCC Compliance • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. is connected.
  • Page 64: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT This Garmin product is warranted to be free from OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER defects in materials or workmanship for one year from RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR the date of purchase.
  • Page 65 Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of Tel. 913/397.8200 intended distribution. Units purchased in the United Fax. 913/397.8282 States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United Garmin (Europe) Ltd. States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.
  • Page 66: Index

    ndex ndex compass fields, data 29 calibration 27 accessories 46 IN/OUT Zoom keys 3 find 16 compass page 26 altimeter 28–32 initializing the GPS receiver 6 electronic compass 26 altimeter page 28 by name 16 installing the lanyard 2 options menu 27 calibration 30 information pages 16 data fields 30...
  • Page 67 ndex marine setup 36 unit overview 1, 4 page sequence setup 35 USB mass storage 35 north up/track up 21 satellite page 20 system setup 33 using the keypad 3 selecting options 8 time setup 37 Sight ‘N Go 28 on-screen messages 9 tones setup 35 software license agreement v...
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  • Page 70 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

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