Garmin Gps 5 User Manual
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1 FIN D FIND Reference Unit Description Antenna Rotate upright for best satellite reception Left Side / Bottom Insert AA Batteries Keypad with Backlighting See page 2 for Key descriptions LCD Display 4-gray level LCD with Backlighting GPS V Description Power/Data Connector (back side) Power/Backlight Key Rocker Keypad Landscape Orientation Portrait Orientation GPS V OM.indd 15/7/2003, 8:52:42 AM
2 POWER (Red Lamp Symbol) – Turns the unit on and off. A momentary press while the power is on displays the backlight/contrast adjustment window. Press and hold to turn the GPS V off. PAGE – Switches between the main pages and returns the display from an option window back to a main page. Press and hold to switch between landscape (horizontal) and portrait (vertical) screen orientations. QUIT – Returns the display to the previous page. When entering data, restores the previous value (cancels data entry). ENTER/MARK – Confi rms a selected menu option. When entering data, it allows you to initiate entry, and then to accept the selected value(s). It also marks the location of the panning arrow on the Map Page. Press and hold to capture your present position and save it as a waypoint. ROCKER KEYPAD – Selects menu options and enters data. Also controls movement of cursor on the Map Page. Zoom OUT – Adjusts the map scale to show a larger area with less detail. Zoom IN – Adjusts the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail. FIND – Searches the database for Cities, Interstate Exits, Waypoints, and Recently Found places. If MapSource City Select data is loaded, it also searches for Points of Interest, Addresses, or Intersections. Allows the listed items to be viewed on a map or selected as a destination. MENU – Displays a menu of available options for the current page. Press twice to display the Main Menu. Reference Keypad Usage FIND GPS V OM.indd 25/7/2003, 8:52:43 AM
3 Reference Features/Data Entry Features/Data Entry The following features and procedures are referred to throughout this manual. CURSOR – A highlighted area on the screen which can be moved up/down/left/ right with the ROCKER KEYPAD to select individual fi elds on the display. Moving the cursor to a given location allows you to begin data entry or scroll through a list. FIELD – The location on a page where a group of characters or an option is entered and displayed. The cursor is placed on a fi eld (using the ROCKER KEYPAD) to begin data entry or select options.To enter data in a data fi eld:1. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the desired data fi eld. Press ENTER to begin data entry. 2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select the desired character from the on-screen keyboard and press ENTER. 3. Repeat step 2 until the desired data has been entered. 4. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select ‘OK’ and press ENTER; or just press the PAG E key.ON-SCREEN BUTTON – Similar to “Field.” Place the cursor on a button and press ENTER to select the action corresponding to that button. An example of an on-screen button is the ‘Goto’ button appearing at the bottom of the Waypoint Page. SCROLL BAR – When viewing a list of items too long to display on a single page, a scroll bar will appear along the right-hand side of the list. The position of the scroll bar indicates which portion of the list is currently being displayed. The height of the scroll bar indicates the number of items in the list. To scroll through a list of items, use theUP/DOWN portion of the ROCKER KEYPAD. An example of an on-screen “button”—the ‘Goto’ button on the Waypoint Page. An example of data entry with ‘OK’ selected. Use the ‘OK’ selection to complete data entry. GPS V OM.indd 35/7/2003, 8:52:45 AM
4 Reference Battery Installation DEFAULT – A system-selected format, built into the operating software or the unit’s memory, that will be followed unless the user chooses a different setting. For example, the default setting for speed displays is ‘miles per hour’, but can be changed to ‘kilometers per hour’. Once a setting is changed, the new setting is retained until another change is made or a ‘Restore Original Settings’ menu option is selected. Installing the Batteries The GPS V operates on four AA batteries (not included), which are installed from the left side (when viewed horizontally) of the unit. Alkaline batteries are recom- mended, but you may use NiCad, NiMH or Lithium batteries as well. Alkaline batteries will last up to 25 hours in your GPS V. NiCad batteries will typically provide shorter battery life and Lithium batteries will provide longer battery life, particularly in colder conditions. Stored data, such as waypoints or unit settings, are not lost when changing batteries.To install batteries:1. Remove the battery cover on the left side of the unit (when viewed horizontally) by turning the metal D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity as marked on the battery cover and shown in the illustration at right. 3. Reinstall the battery cover by turning the D- ring 1/4 turn clockwise. NOTE: When replacing batteries, use only new or fully recharged batteries. DO NOT mix Alkaline, NiCad, NiMH and Lithium batteries. Remove the batteries from the GPS V if you do not plan to use it for several months. Stored batteries will eventually discharge and leak, causing damage to your unit. Follow the battery manufacturer’s instruc- tions for proper care and disposal of used batteries. During typical use, battery life will be up to 25 hours. Use of backlighting will reduce battery life. Selecting the “Battery Saver” mode or the “Use Indoors” option will increase battery life.The battery icon on the Main Menu depicts battery level (shaded portion).GPS V OM.indd 45/7/2003, 8:52:45 AM
5 Reference Turning On/Off Turning the GPS V On (and Off) Before turning the GPS V on, fi nd a suitable location for its use. If you are operat- ing the GPS V indoors, with the “Use Indoors” option, location is not critical. However, during actual navigation use the GPS V should be outside—or on the dashboard of your car—where the detachable antenna has a clear view of the sky. Rotate the antenna so it is pointing upward, perpendicular to the ground.To turn the GPS V on, press and hold the red POWER key. The Welcome Page will appear while the unit conducts a self-test. Once testing is complete, the Welcome Page is replaced by a MapSource Information Page. This page lists any maps currently loading in the GPS V’s memory. The MapSource Information Page appears briefl y and is replaced by a Warning Page, then the Satellite Status Page. (You may press ENTER to move quickly past the MapSource Information and/or Warning Pages.) Once a suffi cient number of satellites have been located, a “Ready to Navigate” message will appear at the top of the Satellite Status Page. If no keys have been pressed during the power-up process, the GPS V will automatically sequence from the Satellite Status Page to the Map Page and show your current position.To turn the GPS V off, press and hold the red power key. The Welcome Page. While this page is being displayed, the GPS V is conducting a self-test. The Warning Page. Press ENTER to acknowledge this page. GPS V OM.indd 55/7/2003, 8:52:47 AM
6 Adjusting Screen Contrast and Backlighting If lighting conditions make it diffi cult to see the display screen, you can adjust the contrast or turn on the backlight.To adjust screen contrast and/or backlighting:1. Press the red power key momentarily. A pop-up window appears for screen settings. 2. Use the Left/Right portion of the ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust screen contrast. 3. Use the Up/Down portion of the ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust backlighting. 4. Press ENTER or PAG E, to return to the previous screen. Or, press QUIT to cancel the settings. Reference Screen Contrast and Backlighting Backlight (lamp) icon on Main Menu as it appears when backlighting is off. Backlight (lamp) icon on Main Menu as it appears when backlighting is on.GPS V OM.indd 65/7/2003, 8:52:48 AM
7 Unit Pages at a Glance All of the information needed to operate the GPS V is found on “pages” (i.e., display screens). If no destination is selected, there are three main pages: Satellite Status, Map, and Trip Information. Press the PAGE key to sequence through the pages in forward order, or use the QUIT key to sequence through the pages in reverse order. The Refer- ence Section describes in detail what each page does and how it is confi gured. If a destination is selected, the Current Route Page also appears in the main page sequence (for a total of four main pages): Reference Main Page Sequence Use the PAGE and QUIT keys, alternately, to quickly switch between two adjacent main pages. When creating a route, you will be prompted with route preference (faster time, shorter distance or off road). If you select ‘Off Road’, the Direction Finder Page will be added to the main page sequence. The Direction Finder Page always points to your destina- tion. If the bearing pointer points straight up, you are heading to your destination. Satellite Status PageMap Page Trip Information PageSatellite Status Page Map Page Trip Information Page Current Route Page GPS V OM.indd 75/7/2003, 8:52:50 AM
8 Satellite Status Page The Satellite Status Page appears when the GPS V is fi rst turned on (after the welcome screens and warning pages). This page is part of the main page sequence and may be displayed at any time by pressing PAGE (repeatedly) until it appears. The Satellite Status Page includes “sky view” and signal strength depictions, which show you how well the GPS receiver is doing at any given moment. The sky view depicts an overhead view showing where the GPS V is looking in the sky for each satellite, by indicating direction (azimuth) and elevation (angle above the horizon). The outer circle on the sky view represents the horizon, in all directions. The inner circle represents a 45° elevation above the horizon. Individual satellites are identifi ed by number, from 01 to 32. The signal strength bars depict relative signal strength from each satellite being received. The taller the bar, the stronger the signal. Individual satellites are identifi ed by number and correspond to the same satellite number depicted on the sky view. The signal strength bars give you an indica- tion of what satellites are visible to the GPS receiver, whether or not they are being used to calculate a position fi x, and the signal quality. The hollow bars indicate the GPS V has found the satellite(s) and is collecting data before the satellite(s) can be used for naviga- tion. Solid bars indicate the satellite(s) is ready to use. Subject Finder: Signal Strength .................................. page 8 Lock-on Times ................................. page 74 Receiver Status .................................. page 9 Track Up Orientation ...................... page 10 New Location .................................. page 11Satellite Status Page Sky View Satellite Location and numberReceiver Status (Ready for Navigation) Satellite Number and Signal Strength Reference GPS V OM.indd 85/7/2003, 8:52:52 AM
9 Receiver Status Receiver Status is indicated at the top of the Satellite Status Page, directly above the sky view. The status will be shown as one of the following conditions: Searching for Satellites—the GPS V is looking for any available satellites in view. Locating Satellites—the GPS V is initializing and collecting new almanac data. This process can take up to fi ve minutes, depending on the satellites currently in view. Acquiring Satellites—the GPS V is collecting data from available satellites, but has not collected enough data to calculate a position fi x. 2D GPS Location—at least three satellites have been locked onto and a 2-dimen- sional position fi x (latitude and longitude) is being calculated. “2D Differential” will appear when you are receiving differential corrections in 2D mode. 3D GPS Location—at least four satellites have been locked onto, and your posi- tion is now being calculated in latitude, longitude and altitude. “3D Differential” will appear when you are receiving differential corrections in 3D mode. Lost Satellite Reception—the receiver is not tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fi x. This is likely due to obstruction of the antenna or limited coverage of satellites overhead. Not Usable—the receiver is unusable, possibly due to incorrect initialization or abnormal satellite conditions. Turn the unit off and back on to reset the unit. Simulating GPS Reception—the unit is in simulator mode and is not receiving satellite information.When “2D Navigation” or “3D Navigation” is displayed, the position accuracy appears directly below the receiver status. Position accuracy is expressed in feet or meters and refl ects an estimated error in your current latitude/longitude position read ing. Satellite Status Page“Searching for Satellites” may appear when the GPS V is fi rst used. This indicates the GPS V is looking for any available satellite, then must update satellite almanac data. “Simulating GPS” means the GPS V is NOT looking for satellites. Use the simulator mode to simulate operation when learning to use the unit, or to save battery power when using the GPS V to plan a trip or change unit settings. Reference GPS V OM.indd 95/7/2003, 8:52:53 AM
10 Satellite Status Page Options Many features of the GPS V are menu driven. Each of the main pages has an options menu, allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your prefer- ences and/or select special features which specifi cally relate to that page.To display the Satellite Status Page Options, press MENU (with the Satellite Status Page displayed).The following Satellite Status Page options are available: Use Indoors or (Use Outdoors)—allows you to activate the GPS V’s built-in simulator mode and practice using the unit indoors. This shuts the GPS receiver off so it is not looking for satellites and helps to conserve battery power. If ‘Use Indoors’ is selected, ‘Use Outdoors’ will appear as an option instead.To activate (deactivate) the simulator mode for indoor use:1. With the Satellite Status Page Options displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Use Indoors’ (or ‘Use Outdoors’) and press ENTER.Track Up (or North Up)—changes the sky view display from a ‘North Up’ orienta- tion to align to the current direction of travel (track). If ‘Track Up’ is selected, ‘North Up’ will appear as an option instead.To change the sky view orientation:1. With the Satellite Status Page Options displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Track Up’ (or ‘North Up’) and press ENTER. Satellite Status PageSatellite Status Page Options: Use Indoors (or Use Outdoors) Track Up (or North Up) New Elevation New Location Select ‘Use Indoors’ to activate the built-in simulator mode. DO NOT attempt to use the GPS V for actual navigation while in simulator mode. Reference GPS V OM.indd 105/7/2003, 8:52:54 AM