Garmin Gps Plus 2 Manual

(POWER)Ñ Red key turns the unit on and off, and
controls three levels of screen backlighting intensity.
(PAGE)Ñ Scrolls main pages in sequence and returns
display from a submenu page to a main page. Press and
hold this key to change screen orientation.
(MARK)Ñ Captures your present position and dis-
plays the mark position window.
(GOTO)Ñ Displays the GOTO waypoint window,
allowing you to select the destination waypoint.
(ENTER)Ñ Activates highlighted fields and confirms
menu options and data entry....

Screen Orientation
The GPS II
+has a unique screen orientation feature for switching from a hori-
zontal mounting position in a vehicle or on a bike to a vertical orientation for hand-
held outdoor use, such as hunting or hiking. The GPS
II
+Õs rocker keypad and single-use keys are designed
to function identically, no matter if youÕre using the
unit vertically (Fig. 6a) or horizontally (Fig. 6b).
To change the screen orientation:
1. Press and hold PAGE.
Data Entry
The arrow keypad is used for all data...

Initializing Your GPS II+
To initialize the GPS II+, take the receiver outside and find an open area where
the antenna has a clear view of the sky. You may either hold the receiver at a com-
fortable height with the external antenna pointing up (Fig. 7a), or mount the receiv-
er on the dash of a vehicle (Appendix A) or on a bike. (Likewise, when you use your
GPS II
+in a vehicle, make sure the antenna is pointing up.)
To turn the GPS II
+on, press and hold the red power key.
The Welcome Page will be...

This usually provides a position fix in 1 minute. YouÕll know you have a fix
when the unit automatically transitions from the Satellite Page to the Position Page
(Figs. 8a-8b). Your receiver is now ready to use!
To turn the unit off:
1. Press and hold the red power key for three seconds (Fig. 8c).
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Initializing the Receiver/Power On
Fig. 8c Check the Satellite Page for
Ô2D navÕ or Ô3D navÕ to verify a
position fix.
Fig. 8aFig. 8b
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If you have trouble initializing or getting a position fix, check the following:
¥ Does the receiver have a clear view of the sky?
If there are large buildings or mountains, or if there is heavy tree cover, the receiver may not be
receiving enough satellite signals to calculate a fix. Also, if youÕre using the GPS II
+on a car
dash, make sure the unit is placed so that it has the clearest possible view of the sky. Your GPS
will only be able to detect satellites that it can ÒseeÓ through your vehicleÕs...

Scrolling Through the Main Pages
To turn the GPS II
+back on, press and hold the power key.
The GPS II
+features five main pages which are linked together in a chain (Fig. 10).
You can quickly scroll through the pages in either direction using the PAGE or QUIT
keys. LetÕs briefly tour each of these pages in order to give you some insight into how
they help you navigate. WeÕll go over all of them in more detail in the reference section.
This tour assumes that you have only initialized the receiver and...

Satellite Page
LetÕs start with the Satellite Page, which is the page youÕll view while your unit is
getting a position fix. If youÕre not already on this page, press PAGE or QUIT until it
appears. The Satellite Page shows you status information that helps you understand
what the receiver is doing at any given time, and itÕs a page that youÕll want to occa-
sionally refer back to as you use your unit. It features a sky view of available satel-
lites, corresponding signal strength bars, the status of your...

Position Page
The Position Page (Fig. 12a) shows you where you are, what direction youÕre
heading, and how fast youÕre goingÑand itÕs the page youÕll want to use when you
donÕt have an active destination selected.
A graphic compass display at the top of the page shows your direction of travel
while youÕre moving, while five data fields below display your track and speed, a trip
odometer, and your position and altitude. The ÔtripÕ and ÔaltitudeÕ fields are user-
selectable, which means you can change them...

To rename the waypoint:
1. Use the keypad to highlight the name field, and press ENTER.
2. Enter the waypoint name ÔHOMEÕ (Fig. 13a), and press ENTER. (See p. 6 for data entry.)
The Ôwaypoint symbolÕ field will become highlighted.
Each waypoint may also be assigned a custom waypoint symbol for easy way-
point recognition on the map page.
To change the waypoint symbol:
1. Highlight the waypoint symbol field (Fig. 13b), and press ENTER.
2. Select the house symbol, and press ENTER.
3. Move the cursor to the...

Using the Position Page
Now that youÕve marked a position, itÕs time to take a brisk walk using the
Position and Map Pages to watch your every move. You should still be on the
Position Page.
To get the most from this tutorial, walk in a straight line for 3-4 minutes at a fast
pace and watch the Position Page. (Because the GPS system typically has a margin of
error of approximately 15 meters, youÕll need to walk this long to ensure that you
travel far enough to register useful information. YouÕll also get...