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GPS 152
gps trackplotter
owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
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Introduction Foreword © 2001 GARMIN Corporation st GARMIN International, Inc., 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 Fax 913/397.8282 GARMIN (Europe) Ltd., Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9AQ, U.K. Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax 44/1794.519222 nd GARMIN Corporation, No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan I Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 ® ® ® GARMIN , Autolocate , and TracBack are registered All rights rese
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Introduction The GPS system is operated by the United States government, 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 GARMIN GPS 152 is a precision electronic Warnings, Precautions and NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become FCC Compliance Statement unsafe. Use the GPS 152 at your own risk. To reduce the risk o
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Introduction LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty and GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship Serial Number for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse,
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Introduction Designed for detailed electronic trackplotting capability, the GARMIN GPS 152 is a powerful navigation device that can give you the navigation information you need: Capabilities Precision Performance • High-contrast, four-level gray, FSTN display with adjustable backlighting • 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast, accurate positioning • Differential-Ready — just add an optional GARMIN beacon receiver for better than 5-meter accuracy • W
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Introduction Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your GARMIN dealer immediately. Packing List Standard Package: • GPS 152 Unit • GA 29 External Antenna and 30’ cable* • Power/Data Cable • Mount with 2 knobs • Owner’s Manual • Quick Reference Card • Protective Cover * Not included with part number 010-00257-00 with internal antenna. Optional Accessories:
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-viii Going to a Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Introduction Graphically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i TracBack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Preface and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Table of Contents MOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Warnings and
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TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Introduction Turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 6, 17 “How To” Index Initialize the GPS receiver (fi rst time use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Adjust screen contrast or backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Enter data and select options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Learn how the operate the unit’s f
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Getting Started The OUT Key The OUT key adjusts the map scale to display a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out) Keypad Usage The IN Key The IN key adjusts the map scale to display a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in) The ENTER/MARK Key OUT ZOOM IN The ENTER/MARK key selects a highlighted menu option. When entering data, it allows you to initiate entry, and then to accept the selected value(s). It also marks the current location as a waypoint when ENTER pressed and held for more tha
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Getting Started How To Select Options and Enter Data Before moving ahead into the features of the GPS 152, you will need to learn basic operations. We Selecting Options strongly encourage you to take the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPS 152 to fi t your requirements. You can use the ENTER/MARK key and ARROW KEYPAD to select options, enter names and numbers in data fi elds, and activate you
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Getting Started Naming a waypoint or placing any sort of data that has not been predefi ned requires the use of both the ARROW KEYPAD and the ENTER/MARK key. Entering Data To enter a name or number in a data fi eld: 1. Once you have accessed a page with programmable data fi elds (i.e. ‘ Waypoint Edit’) you can use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor (Highlight) to fi elds on the page. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to move up or down and the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to move sideways. Pressing UP or DOWN 2.
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Getting Started The GPS 152’s keypad system is designed to allow for fast, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. The Getting Started Tour will introduce you to the keypad and provide a Initializing the Receiver ‘hands-on’ lesson in using the GPS 152. The GPS 152 Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on using the unit and performing various navigation tasks. It’s a good idea to keep the Quick Reference Guide nearby whenever you’re operating your new GPS 152. Initia
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Getting Started To graphically initialize the GPS 152: 1. Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the ‘GPS’ tab is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. Initializing the Receiver 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight ‘Initialize Position’ and press ENTER/MARK to initialize the receiver from the map. The Initialize Position Page will appear, prompting you to select your approximate location with the map cursor. 3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to mo
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Getting Started GPS 152 Getting Started Tour The GARMIN GPS 152 is a powerful electronic navigation system that provides convenient control Power On/Screen Contrast of many advanced features right from the screen display. This tour is designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using the simulator mode. Once you’re familiar with the main pages and functions of the unit, refer to the reference section for instructions on performing specifi c tasks and functions. Th
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Getting Started To turn on and adjust the backlighting: 1. Press POWER and the Light and Contrast window will appear. Backlighting/ 2. Press POWER again and the user-defi ned level of backlighting will activate. You may adjust this Simulator Mode level by pressing UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD. If you press POWER one more time, the backlighting will be at the maximum setting. 3. Press ENTER/MARK or QUIT when done. The backlight will now cycle through off, the user-defi ned, and maximum bac
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There are fi ve main pages used in the GPS 152’s system. The fi ve main pages are the Map Page, Getting Started Compass Page, Highway Page, Active Route Page and Numbers Page . All fi ve pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to scroll through the pages in either direction using the PAGE Main Pages/ and QUIT keys. Map Page Map Page Highway Page Active Route Page Compass Page Numbers Page PAGE QUIT Before satellite acquisition, or if satel- To continue the tour, let’s move
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Getting Started Using the Map Cursor Working from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor. Map Cursor Controlled by the ARROW KEYPAD, the cursor is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on-screen map items and waypoints. To get a feel for using the Map Page and using the cursor, try the following exercise: 1. Use the IN/OUT keys to set the map scale to the 50 nm sett
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Getting Started Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receiver’s steering Using the NAV/MOB Key guidance and map displays. We’ve already seen how to use the ENTER/MARK key to store our present position, so it’s time to move on to the fun part—going to a destination. The NAV/MOB key, located on the left side of the keypad below the PAGE key, is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint, TracBack, or a route to nav
