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.
(QUIT)Ñ Returns the display to a previous page or
restores a data fieldÕs previous value. 
(IN and OUT)Ñ Provides 12 adjustable fields by
selecting either the in or out keys from the Map Page.
(KEYPAD)Ñ Controls the movement of the cursor
and is used to select options and positions, and to
enter data.CURSORÑ A solid black bar which can be moved
up, down, left, and right with the keypad to select indi-
vidual fields.
DEFAULTÑ A system-selected format, built into a
software program or the unitÕs memory, that will be fol-
lowed unless the user chooses a different setting.
FIELDÑ The location on a page where a group of
characters or option is entered and displayed (Fig. 5).
HIGHLIGHTÑ The act of using the cursor to select a
field for the purpose of entering data.
SCROLLÑ The act of moving through characters or
options from a selected field.ÔModeÕ
Field
Fig. 5
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Keypad Usage/Operating Terms
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							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 entry. Use
the UP and DOWN keys to select letters, numbers,
and menu options; use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to
move the cursor forward or backward along the line
(Fig. 6c). Press ENTER to confirm your entry.
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Screen Orientation
Fig. 6a
Fig. 6b
Fig. 6c
up
down
leftright
HORIZONTAL
up
down
leftright
VERTICAL
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							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 displayed while the unit conducts a self test. Once
testing is complete, the Welcome Page will be replaced by the Satellite Page. YouÕll
see the EZinitprompt, which asks you to choose an initialization method. Note: If
the EZinitprompt has not automatically appeared, press ENTER.
To initialize your unit:
1. Press ENTER (Fig. 7b). (The word ÔCOUNTRYÕ in the first prompt will already be high-
lighted.)
2. Use the rocker keypad to scroll up or down through the list of countries to select your
country/state/region. If the country youÕre in isnÕt listed, select the closest country to
your present position, and press ENTER.
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Initializing the Receiver/Power On
Fig. 7b
Fig. 7a
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							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 windshield.
Depending on the slope of your dash or the overall surface area of the window, it may be nec-
essary to mount an external antenna on your vehicleÕs roof or trunk in order to give the unit a
better view of the sky. (Contact your local GARMIN dealer and inquire about the GA 26 low-
profile remote antenna, part number 010-10052-02.)
¥ Have you selected the right country/state/region from the EZinitlist?
Check for the correct approximate lat/lon on the Position Page, or reselect the appropriate
country from the list to restart the initialization.
¥ Have you moved more than 500 miles from the last calculated position with the
receiver off?
Reinitialize the receiver by selecting the country/state/region of your new location from the
EZinitlist.
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Initializing the Receiver/Troubleshooting
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							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 have not changed
any of the factory settings (units of measure, user-selectable fields, etc.). If you have
changed any of the default settings, the pictures and descriptions in the tour may not
match your unit. Also, make sure your unitÕs screen is orientated horizontally by press-
ing and holding down the PAGE key.
10
Page Sequence
Fig. 10
Position PageSatellite PageMap PageNavigation PageMenu Page
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							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 current position fix
(acquiring, 2D, 3D, etc.), and your estimated position error (EPE). You can also tell
how much battery power is remaining (Fig. 11), and you can adjust the screen con-
trast by pressing the rocker keypad.
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Getting Started Tour
The signal strength bars give
you an indication of what
satellites are visible to the
receiver, whether or not theyÕre
being used to calculate a posi-
tion fix, and the signal quality.
Fig. 11
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							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 display other navigation informa-
tion. WeÕll cover those fields more in the reference section.
Marking a Position
GPS is really about marking and going to places called waypoints. Before we can
use our GPS II
+to guide us somewhere, we have to mark a position as a waypoint.
(Your GPS II+ can hold up to 500 waypoints.)
To mark your present position:
1. Press the MARK key. The mark position page will appear, with a default three-digit
name for the new waypoint in the upper-left portion of the page (Fig. 12b).
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Getting Started Tour
Fig. 12a
Fig. 12b
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							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 ÔDONE?Õ prompt, and press ENTER.
4. Press ENTER to confirm the ÔSAVE?Õ prompt.
The mark Position Page will be replaced by the Position Page (the page displayed
before pressing MARK). The ÔHOMEÕ waypoint is now stored in the GPS II+Õs memo-
ry (which is maintained by an internal lithium battery).
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Getting Started Tour
Fig. 13a
Fig. 13b
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							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 a better indication of
how the GPS II
+Õs steering guidance and mapping features work to guide you.)
YouÕll see that the direction you are moving (track), your speed, and how far
youÕve gone displayed in the middle of the screen, just below the graphic compass
display. The latitude, longitude and approximate altitude of your position are dis-
played at the bottom of the page, with the time of day displayed below. 
To continue the tour, letÕs move on to the next page:
1. Press PAGE.
You can even time yourself
with the GPS II+
Õs on-screen
clock.
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Getting Started Tour
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