Garmin Pilot 3 Manual

OwnerÕs
Manual 
&
Reference
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Software Version 2.05 or above
GARMIN International, Inc., 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA
Tel: 913-397-8200 Fax: 913-397-8282
GARMIN (Europe) Ltd., Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9AQ  UK
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Web Site Address: www.garmin.com
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Thank You!
Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS III Pilot Ñthe smallest, easiest-to-use GPS navigator for todayÕs
sophisticated aviator! The GPS III Pilot represents GARMINÕs continuing commitment to provide a quality air-
borne navigation system in a versatile and user-friendly flexible design youÕll enjoy for years. To get the most
from your new GPS, take the time to read through this ownerÕs manual in order to understand the operating
features of the GPS III Pilot. This manual is organized into three...

CAUTION:The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United States,
which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could
affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS III Pilot is a precision electronic
NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
WARNING:For vehicular applications, itÕs the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the...

INTRODUCTION
FCC Compliance
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B digital devices. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. 
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, which can be determined by...

INTRODUCTION
Limited Warranty
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GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one
year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in
normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The cus-
tomer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse,
misuse, accident or unauthorized...

INTRODUCTION
About This Manual  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Cautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
FCC Compliance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
GETTING STARTED
Unit Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Keypad Usage / Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Battery Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
What is GPS?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Setup Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
APPENDIX A:Mounting Instructions  . . . . . . . .88
APPENDIX B:Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
APPENDIX C:Wiring/Interfacing  . . . . . . . . . . .91
APPENDIX D:Antenna/Remote Mounting . . . . .92
APPENDIX E:Messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
APPENDIX F:Map Datums  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
APPENDIX G:Navigation...

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GETTING STARTED
Unit Features
Antenna
(detachable)
Function Keys
LCD Display
Battery Door
Rocker Keypad
Power/Backlight
Key (red)
To change the screen 
orientation, press and
hold the PAGE key.
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GETTING STARTED
Keypad Usage/Display
(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 menu/options page to a main page.
Press and hold this key to change screen orientation.
(MENU)Ñ Displays a menu of available options for
the current page. Press twice to display the Main Menu.
(GOTO/
NRST)Ñ Displays the GOTO waypoint win-
dow, allowing you to select the destination waypoint.
Press...