Garmin Gps 5 User Manual

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Main Menu: Routes
The Route functions of the GPS V are described on pages 33-39 of this manual.
Main Menu: Tracks
The GPS V draws an electronic breadcrumb trail on the Map Page as you travel 
along.  This breadcrumb trail is referred to as a “track log”.  A track log contains infor-
mation about points along its path, including time and position.  The GPS V can use 
this information to allow you to retrace your path, in either direction.  The ‘TracBack’ 
feature allows you to retrace your path without...

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To set up the track log recording function:1.  Follow the steps on page 50 to select ‘Tracks’ and display the Saved Tracks Page.
2. Press the MENU key to display an options window.
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Setup Track Log’ and press ENTER.
4. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Wrap When Full’ and press ENTER to 
check/uncheck this feature. When unchecked, the track log is recorded until avail-
able memory is full, then stops.
5. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Record Interval’ and...

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To save the track log currently being recorded:1.  Follow the steps on page 50 to select ‘Tracks’ and display the Saved Tracks Page.
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Save’ and press ENTER.To display additional information for a saved track:1.  Follow the steps on page 50 to select ‘Tracks’ and display the Saved Tracks Page.
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight a track log in the ‘Saved Tracks’ list and 
pressENTER. Information for the save track log is displayed, including distance, 
number of...

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Main Menu: Setup
Setup Pages (fi le tabs):
System
Time
Guidance
Routing
Units
Timers
Location
Alarms
Interface
The Setup Pages are selected via a series of 
“fi le tabs” across the top of the screen. Each 
setup page is labeled and identifi ed according 
to its fi le tab.
Main Menu: Setup
The Setup Pages allow you to customize your GPS V to your personal preferences.  
Each selectable Setup Page is denoted by a “fi le tab” at the top that identifi es the func-
tion of that page.To select a Setup Page:1....

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portion of the GPS V and is best suited for indoor use (e.g., learning to use the GPS V 
or creating manual routes).  The GPS V cannot be used for navigation guidance when 
operating in Demo Mode.
The Battery setting is used to designate the type of batteries currently being use to 
power your GPS V: Alkaline or Lithium.  This setting ensures accurate readings from 
the battery level indicator.
The Backlight setting determines how long the backlighting will remain on after 
the last keypress....

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To restore System Setup Page features to the original factory settings:1.  Follow the steps on page 54 to select the System Setup Page.
2. Press MENU to display an options menu.
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Restore Defaults’ and press ENTER.When downloading City Select data to your GPS V, you may be asked to supply 
a “unit ID”.  This information is provided under a ‘Software Version’ selection.  As 
improvements are made to GPS V operating software, you may also wish to refer to 
the...

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Main Menu: Setup: Guidance
The Guidance Setup Page controls how the GPS V responds when you depart from 
a route, how the Next Turn Page is displayed, and whether or not the GPS V shuts off 
automatically upon arrival at your destination.  The Off-Route Recalcuation setting 
determines whether the GPS V prompts you when you depart from the route, automati-
cally recalculates the route without prompting, or ignores the departure from the route 
and continues with current route navigation. 
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Shorter Distance—This setting uses distance as the primary criteria for route calcu-
lation. The calculated route will be shorter distance, but may take more time. 
Off Road—This setting creates a direct-line route from your current location to 
your destination. This may be useful outside the detailed map coverage areas.
The GPS V can prompt you for a routing preference each time you create a route, 
or you can set the preference on the Routing Setup Page and set ‘Ask Me Preference’ to 
‘No’.
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2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the feature you wish to change and press 
ENTER. A pop-up window will appear with selections for that feature.
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the desired setting and press ENTER.The ‘Avoid’ selections at the bottom of the Routing Setup Page let you avoid certain 
items that may be undesirable in your route.  However, the GPS V may still use these 
items if the alternatives will take you too far out of your way.To select route items you wish to avoid:1....

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To restore Units Setup Page features to the original factory settings:1.  Follow the steps on page 54 to select the Units Setup Page.
2. Press MENU to display an options menu.
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Restore Defaults’ and press ENTER.
Main Menu: Setup: Timers
The Timers Setup Page lets you select a count up or count down user timer.  For a 
count down timer, you may also specify the count down duration.  A battery timer lets 
you keep track of how long it has been since you last changed...