Garmin GPS 3 Manual
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OwnerÕs Manual & Reference ® GPS III A 7/21/98 8:50 AM Page 1
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Software Version 2.0 or above © 1997 GARMIN Corporation, 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA Tel: 913-397-8200 Fax: 913-397-8282 GARMIN (Europe) Ltd., Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9AQ UK Tel: 011-44-1794-519944 Fax: 011-44-1794-519222 GARMIN (Asia) Corp., 4th Fl., No.1, Lane 45, Pao-Hsing Road, Hsin Tien, Taiwan R.O.C. Tel: 011-886-02-917-3773 Fax: 011-886-02-917-1758 Web Site Address: www.garmin.com All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or...
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Thank You! Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS III —the smallest, easiest-to-use GPS navigator for marine, auto- motive and outdoor use! The GPS III represents GARMIN’s continuing commitment to provide quality naviga- tion 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 manual in order to understand the operating features of the GPS III. This manual is organized into three sections for your...
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CAUTION: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 III is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. WARNING:For vehicular applications, it’s the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the GPS III...
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INTRODUCTION FCC Compliance iii 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 communications. 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...
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INTRODUCTION Limited Warranty iv GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The cus- tomer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized...
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INTRODUCTION About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv GETTING STARTED Unit Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Keypad Usage / Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 What is GPS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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vi INTRODUCTION Table of Contents GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 GOTO Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 MOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 TracBack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Route Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Active Route Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Active Route Page Options . . . ....
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1 GETTING STARTED Unit Features Antenna (detachable) Function Keys LCD Display Battery Door Rocker Keypad Power/Backlight Key (red) To change the screen orientation, press and hold the PAGE key. GPS III A 7/21/98 8:50 AM Page 1
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2 GETTING STARTED Keypad Usage / Display (POWER)— Red key turns the unit on and off, and controls three levels of screen backlighting intensity. (PAGE)— Scrolls main pages in sequence and returns display from a menu/options page to a main page. Press and hold this key to change screen orientation. (MENU)— Displays a menu of available options for the current page. Press twice to display the Main Menu. (GOTO)— Displays the GOTO waypoint window, allowing you to select the destination waypoint. Press and...