Garmin GPS 2 Manual

OwnerÕs
Manual &
Reference
®
GPS II  7/23/98 1:27 PM  Page 1 

Software Version 2.0 or above
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iThanks for choosing the GARMIN GPS II— the smallest, easiest-to-use GPS navigator
for outdoor use! The GPS II represents GARMIN’s continuing commitment to provide qual-
ity navigation information in a versatile and user-friendly flexible design you’ll enjoy for
years. To get the most from your new GPS, take the time to read through the owner’s man-
ual in order to understand the operating features of the GPS II. This manual is organized
into three sections for your convenience:
Section One(Read Me...

iiCAUTION!
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely
responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and
performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS II is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any
NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
WARNING
For vehicular applications, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the GPS...

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B digital devices. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations.
There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, which can be determined by
turning the affected equipment off and on, the...

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1SECTIONONE   Read Me First!
Keypad Usage/Operating Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What is GPS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Satellite Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Screen Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
SECTIONTWO   Getting-Started Tour
Initializing the Receiver/Power On . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
Page Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . ....

2KEYPAD USAGE/OPERATING TERMS(POWER)— Turns the unit on and off, and controls
three-levels of screen backlighting intensity.
(PAGE)— Scrolls the main pages in sequence and
returns the display from a submenu page to a main page.
(MARK)— Captures your present position and displays
the mark position window.
(GOTO)— Displays the GOTO waypoint window, allow-
ing you to select the destination waypoint.
(ENTER)— Activates highlighted fields and confirms
menu options and data entry.
(QUIT)— Returns the display...

3What is GPS?
GPS is a system of 24 satellites which circle the earth twice a day in a very pre-
cise orbit and transmit information to earth. The GPS II must continuously “see” at
least three of these satellites to calculate your position and track your movement.
By using an almanac (a timetable of satellite numbers and their orbits) stored in
the receiver’s memory, the GPS II can determine the distance and position of any
GPS satellite and use this information to compute your position.
Your GPS...

4Satellite Signals
Because the GPS II relies on satellite signals to provide you with navigation guid-
ance, the receiver needs to have an unobstructed, clear view of the sky for best per-
formance. In a nutshell, the GPS receiver’s view of the sky will generally determine
how fast you get a position fix— or if you get a fix at all. GPSsignals are relatively
weak and do not travel through rocks, buildings, people, metal, or heavy tree cover,
so remember to keep a clear view of the sky at all times for...