DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 User Manual page 24

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Battery indicator label changes
to "external" when charging
Note: If you do not choose
the correct battery type in
the Device Setup Page, the
battery indicator may not
provide accurate information.
See To Modify the System
Settings on page 68 for more
information.
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a 3-D fix. This usually indicates insufficient data for an accurate location because only three
satellites are being used or signals from the satellites are poor. Move your receiver to another
location until you get better reception.
• 3-D-The GPS receiver is receiving sufficient satellite data to determine your location.
If a W shows below 2-D or 3-D, the Earthmate PN-40 has obtained a WAAS connection. WAAS
provides up to five times greater position accuracy than a regular 2-D or 3-D connection. WAAS is
available only in North America.
Time
The time displays in the top right corner of the page. You can change the time format, time zone,
and enable or disable Daylight Saving Time using the Time menu option in the Device Setup page.
Elevation
The elevation based on the current altimeter reading displays in the bottom right corner of the page.
For information about calibrating the altimeter, see To Calibrate the Altimeter on page 23.
When the Auto Calibrate Altimeter option is enabled, you may see the word "Calibrating" in the bottom
right corner of the screen and a red exclamation point in the Elevation: Altimeter info field as the
altimeter adjusts. For more information, see To Modify the Compass and Altimeter Settings on page 70.
GPS Accuracy
The GPS accuracy displays in the bottom left corner of the screen in feet or meters, depending on
the measurement preferences you assigned in the Device Setup Page (see To Modify the Units
Settings on page 72 for more information). GPS accuracy is represented on the map by a circle with
a radius equal to the GPS accuracy, allowing you to see a representation of your accuracy in relation
to your map scale.
Battery Indicator
The battery indicator is a graphic representation of the current available battery power:
• Four green bars-Indicates a full charge.
• Three green bars-One quarter of the battery power has been used.
• Two yellow bars-One half of the battery power has been used.
• One red bar-Three quarters of the battery power has been used. Once the battery has