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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 ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Location Format’ or ‘Map Datum’ 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.To restore Location Setup Page features to the original factory settings:1.  Follow the steps on page 54 to select the Location 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: Alarms
The Alarms Setup Page provides settings for anchor drag and proximity alarms.  
When enabled, the anchor drag alarm will sound when you’ve exceeded a specifi ed 
drift distance, up to 9999 (units).  A proximity alarm defi nes an alarm circle around a 
specifi ed waypoint.  The radius from the proximity waypoint can be up to 99.99 (units).  
Proximity alarms are useful when marking locations you wish to avoid (e.g., hazards).To enable/disable the anchor drag alarm:1.  Follow the steps on page 54 to select the Alarms Setup Page.
Main Menu: Setup
An anchor drag alarm indicates if you have 
drifted beyond a specifi ed distance.
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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 ‘Proximity’ and press ENTER. A  pop-up 
window will appear.
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘On’ or ‘Off’ and press ENTER.
4.  To specify the proximity waypoint and alarm radius, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to 
highlight the fi rst blank line under ‘Proximity Waypoints’ and press ENTER. Use 
theROCKER KEYPAD and ENTER to specify the waypoint category and waypoint 
name. (Use the steps on pages 26-32 is you need more guidance.) With the proxim-
ity waypoint selected, highlight the ‘Radius’ fi eld adjacent to the waypoint name 
and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD and ENTER to enter the alarm 
radius.
5.  To remove a proximity waypoint or all proximity waypoints from the list, use the 
ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint you wish to remove (not necessary 
to remove all) and press MENU. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Remove 
Waypoint’ or ‘Remove All’ and press ENTER.
Main Menu: Setup: Language
The Language Setup Page allows selection of Dutch, French, German, Italian, or 
Main Menu: Setup
Proximity waypoints allow you to mark locations 
you wish to avoid. The GPS V has a variety of interface settings 
for connection to other equipment. Language options allow user friendly display.
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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 receiver directly from the GPS V. NMEA Out—Supports output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.0 data. No input.Text Out—Allows ASCII text output of location and velocity information. No input. RTCM In—Provides DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC-104 format. No output. RTCM In/NMEA Out—Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC-104 format 
and supports the output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.0 data.
RTCM In/Text Out—Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC-104 format 
and supports the output of simple ASCII text information for location and velocity.
None—Provides no interfacing capabilities.To change an Interface Setup Page feature:1.  Follow the steps on page 54 to select the Interface Setup Page.
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Format’ and press ENTER. A  pop-up 
window will appear listing the available interface settings.        (cont.)
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the desired setting and press ENTER.
4. 
For Text Out and/or RTCM In, Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Baud Rate’ and press 
Main Menu: Setup
NMEA 0183, version 3.0 is transmitted 
every two seconds at 4800 baud.
Approved sentences include GPRMC, 
GPRMB, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, 
GPBOD, GPRTE and GPWPL.
Proprietary sentences include PGRME, 
PGRMZ, PGRMM and PSLIB.
When using a beacon receiver setting 
(Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out), 
the GPS V can automatically communicate 
with the beacon receiver to scan for available 
stations. Or, you can select ‘Manual’ and 
enter the beacon frequency and bit rate.
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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, 
signal-to-noise ratio and distance to beacon are displayed on the bottom of the page.
Main Menu: Accessories
There are six accessory pages (features which enhance unit operation, but are not 
essential).  The Accessories Page displays icons which you select to view the desired 
accessory.To select an accessory:1.  Follow the steps on page 50 to select ‘Accessories’.
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the desired accessory icon and press 
ENTER.Sun & Moon  Sun/Moon Location, Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, Moonset
Hunt & Fish  Prediction, Best Times, Good Times
Calendar  Monthly Calendar, Notes
Gas Mileage  Mileage Calculations based on Odometer/Fuel Purchase
Games  Breakout Game and Memory Race
Calculator
Main Menu: Accessories: Sun & Moon
Accessories:
Sun & Moon
Hunt & Fish
Calendar
Gas Mileage
Games
CalculatorMain Menu: Accessories
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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 of sun and moon.
The center button animates the display more rapidly, showing the different moon 
phases.  The button on the right stops the animation.To display sun and moon locations for a specifi ed time, date and 
location:1.  Follow the steps on page 64 to select the Sun and Moon Accessory Page.
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Location’ and press ENTER. A  pop-up 
window will appear listing the available location options.
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the location option and press ENTER. If 
‘Current Location’ is selected, skip to step 5 below.
4a. If ‘Use Map’ is selected, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to point to the desired location. 
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.
5a. Use  the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Date’ and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER
KEYPAD and ENTER to enter the desired date. Next, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to 
highlight ‘Time’ and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD and ENTER to enter 
the desired time.     (cont.)
Or...
Main Menu: AccessoriesTo toggle between sky view and moon phase 
display, press MENU and select the alternat-
ing display choice. (In this case ‘Change to 
Sky View’.) The Sun and Moon Accessory Page displays 
sun and moon locations on a sky view 
graphic. Moon phases can also be displayed.
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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 
hunting and fi shing, for a chosen date and location.To display hunting and fi shing predictions for a specifi ed date and loca-
tion:1.  Follow the steps on page 64 to select the Hunt and Fish Accessory Page.
2a. Use  the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Date’ and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER
KEYPAD and ENTER to enter the desired date. Next, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to 
highlight ‘Time’ and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD and ENTER to enter 
the desired time.
Or...
2b. Press MENU to display an options menu. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight 
‘Use Current Time’ and press ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the location option and press ENTER. If 
‘Current Location’ is selected, the ‘Best Times’ and ‘Good Times’ will be displayed.
4a. If ‘Use Map’ is selected, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to point to the desired location. 
Main Menu: AccessoriesTime predictions can be calculated for any 
date and any location. The Hunt and Fish Accessories Page lists best 
and good times for hunting and fi shing.
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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 Page provides you with a monthly calendar with pro-
grammable reference notes.  You can display one monthly calendar at a time and mark 
reference notes on the calendar dates using the ROCKER KEYPAD and ENTER.  The 
GPS V will store up to 100 calendar notes with up to 18 characters per note.To select the desired month (and year):1.  Follow the steps on page 64 to select the Calendar Accessory Page.
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight a direction arrow on either side of the 
‘Month’ fi eld. Use the back arrow to view preceding months and the forward arrow 
to view subsequent months.
3. Press ENTER, as often as necessary, to view the desired month.To create a calendar note:1.  Follow the steps on page 64 to select the Calendar Accessory Page.
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the date the note will be associated with 
and press ENTER.     (cont.)
3.  With ‘’ highlighted, press ENTER.
Main Menu: AccessoriesThe Calendar Accessory Page displays a one-
month calendar.
You can add notes to the calendar as well.
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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 deleting older notes, use the 
ROCKER
KEYPAD
 and ENTER to select the desired time frame.
Main Menu: Accessories: Gas Mileage
The Gas Mileage Accessories Page provides you with calculator functions to deter-
mine fuel economy.  The GPS V’s trip odometer reading (see page 21) is automatically 
displayed, but can be edited if your vehicle’s mechanical trip odometer offers a different 
reading.  When purchasing fuel, enter the number of gallons and the GPS V will auto-
matically display fuel economy (in miles per gallon).To display gas mileage:1.  Follow the steps on page 64 to select the Gas Mileage Accessory Page.
2. 
OPTIONAL: To change the odometer reading, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight 
‘Trip Odometer’ and press ENTER. Then use the ROCKER KEYPAD and ENTER to 
enter a new odometer fi gure. Select ‘OK’ and press ENTER when fi nished.
3.  To enter the number of gallons purchased, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight 
‘Gallons’ and press ENTER. Then use the ROCKER KEYPAD and ENTER to enter 
the fuel consumed (purchased). Select ‘OK’ and press ENTER when fi nished.
4.  After calculating fuel economy, you may wish to reset the trip odometer. To do this, 
use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Reset Trip’ and press ENTER.
Main Menu: Accessories: Games
Main Menu: AccessoriesEnter the number of gallons purchased to 
calculate gas mileage.
From the Gas Mileage Accessory Page, press 
MENU to make a calendar note when pur-
chasing fuel.
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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 another square, attempting to fi nd the matching symbol.  If the 
symbol in the next chest does not match the fi rst, then both chests are closed.  The 
game is completed with all symbol pairs are found.
Main Menu: Accessories: Calculator
The calculator accessory lets you perform basic mathematical operations.
Main Menu: AccessoriesSelect Memory Race or Breakout from the 
Games Accessory page.
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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 
PC, beacon receiver, marine autopilot or other compatible device using the Power/Data 
Cable with bare wire leads (P/N 010-10082-00). 
WARNING:  The terms of the Garmin Warranty require that the Power/Data 
Cable with bare wire leads be installed by experienced installers at a quali-
fi ed installation facility, (i.e. electrical accessory installation center, auto, 
or marine dealer service center).  The user should not attempt installation 
without proper knowledge of automotive or marine electrical systems and 
skill in the use of special tools or hardware required for installation.
Consult the wiring diagrams at the side and bottom of the page for proper connec-
tions.  (The male connector on the back of the GPS V and wiring leads are illustrated to 
the right, wiring lead color coding is illustrated below.)  
Wiring/Interfacing
(-) Ground
Data Out Data In
(+) Power
Power and Data Connections from the back 
of the unit.To remove the attached antenna for connec-
tion to a remote antenna: rotate to a 45° 
angle and gently pull away from the unit. 
The antenna port accepts a standard BNC 
connector.
10-35 VDC
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