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position readings on your GPS V conform to position readings on a printed map/chart.  
Check the legend on your paper map/chart to determine which map datum was used 
to create it.
Note that, format and map datum settings are best used by individuals with a work-
ing knowledge of these subjects.  Selecting the wrong format or wrong map datum can 
result in substantial position errors.
To select a location format or map datum:1.  Follow the steps on page 54 to select the Location Setup Page.
2. Use the...

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2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Anchor Drag’ and press ENTER. A  pop-up 
window will appear.
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘On’ or ‘Off’ and press ENTER.
4.  To defi ne the alarm distance, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the anchor 
drag distance fi eld and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD and ENTER to 
enter the maximum allowable drift distance.To enable/disable the proximity alarm:1.  Follow the steps on page 54 to select the Alarms Setup Page.
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight...

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Spanish language screen displays.Main Menu: Setup: Interface
The Interface Setup Page lets you control the input/output format used when con-
necting your GPS V to a computer, external NMEA devices, a DGPS beacon receiver, 
etc. The following settings are available:
GARMIN—The proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, track log and 
MapSource data with a PC.  GARMIN DGPS—The proprietary format used with a Garmin differential beacon 
receiver (e.g., GBR 23). Provides for tuning of the beacon...

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ENTER. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the desired setting and press ENTER.
5. 
For GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight 
‘Beacon’ and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select ‘Scan’ or ‘Manual’ 
and press ENTER. If ‘Scan’ is selected, the GPS V will automatically direct the beacon 
receiver to scan for available beacon transmitters. If ‘Manual’ is selected, select the 
‘Freq’ and ‘Bit Rate’ fi elds and enter the appropriate settings. The beacon status,...

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The Sun and Moon Accessories Page graphically depicts the position of the sun and 
moon relative to Earth.  Sun and moon positions can be displayed for any date and for 
any location on Earth.
The Sun and Moon Accessories Page also displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise and 
moonset times for the selected time, date and location.  On-screen buttons at the 
bottom of the page allow you to animate the movement of the sun and moon and stop 
at a given time/date.  The button on the left animates the display...

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5b. Press MENU to display an options menu. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight 
‘Use Current Time’ and press ENTER.To toggle between sky view and moon phase displays:1.  Follow the steps on page 64 to select the Sun and Moon Accessory Page.
2. Press MENU to display an options menu.
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Change to Sky View’ or ‘Change to Moon 
Phase’ and press ENTER.
Main Menu: Accessories: Hunt & Fish
The Hunt and Fish Accessories Page provides you with a listing of best times for...

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PressENTER when the pointer is on the desired location.
Or...
4b. If ‘Use Find Menu’ is selected, follow the step-by-step instructions on pages 26-32 
in this manual.
Note that, the times displayed are the recognized best and good times for hunting 
and fi shing.  But, be certain that they are not in confl ict with state and local game laws 
which may vary from location to location.  It is your responsibility to know and abide 
by these laws.
Main Menu: Accessories: Calendar
The Calendar Accessories...

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4. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD and ENTER to enter the new note. Select ‘OK’ and 
pressENTER when fi nished entering the note.To delete calendar notes:1.  Follow the steps on page 64 to select the Calendar Accessory Page.
2. 
Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the date containing the note you with to 
delete and press MENU. (NOTE: This step is not necessary when deleting old notes.)
3. Use the 
ROCKER KEYPAD
 to highlight ‘Delete This Day’s Notes’ or ‘Delete Notes 
Older Than...’ and press ENTER. When...

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Reference
The Games Accessory Page lets you play two games, Breakout and Memory Race.
Breakout uses the ROCKER KEYPAD to control a paddle at the bottom of the 
screen. The object of the game is to defl ect the bouncing ball(s) until all bricks at the 
top of the screen have been removed. 
Use the QUIT key to exit the game.
Memory Race has you as the key playing piece, as you walk or travel about until 
your position appears in a square.  Press ENTER to open the chest and reveal the 
symbol.  Move to...

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Appendix A
The GPS V can be connected to a PC, beacon receiver, marine autopilot or other 
compatible device using the supplied PC Interface Cable with RS-232 Serial Port Con-
nector (P/N 010-10141-00).
The GPS V can be connected to a vehicle’s electrical system and a PC, beacon 
receiver, marine autopilot, or other compatible device using the optional PC Interface 
Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter (P/N 010-10165-00).
The GPS V may be hard-wired to the vehicle’s electrical system (10-32 VDC) and a...