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Cellular Phone/GPS Receiver
Owners Manual
and Reference Guide
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Copyright 1999 -2000 GARMIN Corporation. GARMIN International,Inc. 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. Tel: 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Fax: 913-397-8282 GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9AQ U.K. Tel: 011-44/1794-519944 Fax: 011-44/1794-519222 GARMIN (Asia) Corp. No.68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel: 011-886/2-2642-8999 Fax: 011-886/2-2642-9099 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no p
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 1 INTRODUCTION About This Manual Thank you for choosing the GARMIN NavTalk. To get the most from your new NavTalk, take the time to read through this owner’s manual in order to understand all of the operating features. This manual is organized into seven sections for your convenience: The Introduction To Cellular Phone and GPS Features section gives you an overview of the NavTalk functional features. The Getting Started section introduces you to the basic f
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 2 INTRODUCTION Cautions and Warnings Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals- Your wireless hand-held portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previ- ously set by bot
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 3 INTRODUCTION Cautions and Warnings TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION: For your phone to operate most efficiently: Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Electronic Devices- Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However. certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signa
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 4 INTRODUCTION Cautions and Warnings Vehicles- RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted Facilities- Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. Aircraft- FCC regulations prohibit using your phone
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 5 INTRODUCTION Cautions and Warnings WARNING - For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the NavTalk to secure the unit so that it will not inter- fere with the vehicle’s operating controls, obstruct the operator’s view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the NavTalk over airbag panels or in the field of airbag deployment. Airbags expand with a rapid force that c
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 6 INTRODUCTION Cautions, FCC Compliance Caution - The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the govern- ment of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and main- tenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GARMIN NavTalk is a preci- sion electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or mis- interpreted and, therefore, become uns
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 7 INTRODUCTION Table of Contents INTRODUCTION About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii-vi FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . .
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 8 INTRODUCTION Table of Contents 3.3 Unsuccessful Call Attempts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 3.4 Dialing Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 3.5 Auto-Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 3.6 Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/7/00 2:54 PM Page 9 INTRODUCTION Table of Contents 5.9 Setting Sound Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 5.10 Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 5.11 Setting Backlighting, Contrast, Power Saver, & Remote Command . . . . . . . . . . .53-54 5.12 Setting Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 10 INTRODUCTION Table of Contents SECTION 7: Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 A. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102-103 B. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 C. Cellular Phone DTMF Dialing Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 11 SECTION 1 Introduction To NavTalk Section 1 Introduction To NavTalk GPS Receiver/Cellular Phone The first time you power-up your NavTalk is an important step in getting off to the right start in achieving desired results and satis- factory operation. A basic understanding of the capabilities of the NavTalk and how its two main features function is essential to prop- er operation and maximum performance. Before you can actually turn on your unit, the power
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 12 SECTION 1 Introduction To NavTalk 1.1 Unit Features Antenna GPS/Phone Mode Select Volume Adjust NavTalk Cellular Features ON/OFF DTMF Location Reporting with Query, and Peer-To-Peer Display on Map Page PhoneBook for 100 Names and Numbers Spell N’ Find Three Cellular Phone Number Assignment (NAMs) One Button Speed Dial Last Number Redial with List and Time/Date Stamp Auto Remote Location Query Auto-Redial Auto-Answer with Missed Call Indicator and Misse
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 13 SECTION 1 Introduction To NavTalk NavTalk GPS Receiver Features GPS/Phone Moving Map Features Mode Select Built-In International or Americas Basemap to 20 Map Page Zoom IN/OUT Miles; Including Lakes, Rivers, Railroads, Coastlines, ON/OFF Interstates, National and State Highways Map Scale: 800 feet to 500 miles MapSource™ Compatible Navigation Features 250 Total Waypoints, Each with Name, Symbol and Map Display Option Nine Continuous, Automatically Upda
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 14 SECTION 1 1.2 Cellular Phone Overview Now it’s time to learn the basics of operating the cellu- lar phone. Let’s begin with a brief overview of the cellular Introduction To telephone system. Your NavTalk cell phone uses FM radio NavTalk waves instead of conventional telephone lines to place and receive calls. A cellular telephone network consists of indi- vidual coverage areas (small sections of a city, typically sev- eral miles in diameter) called “cells”
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 15 SECTION 1 4. The service provider will ask you questions about the type of service options you desire and then program your NavTalk accordingly. Introduction To NavTalk 1.3 GPS Navigation Overview The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a system of 24 satellites which circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit information to earth. The NavTalk must continuously “see” at least three of these satellites to calculate your position and
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 16 In a nutshell, the GPS receiver’s view of the sky will SECTION 1 generally determine how fast you get a position fix—or if you get a fix at all. GPS signals are relatively weak and do not travel through rocks, buildings, people, metal, or Introduction To heavy tree cover, so remember to keep a clear view of NavTalk the sky at all times for best performance. Once the NavTalk has calculated a position fix, you’ll usually have anywhere from five to twelve sate
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 17 SECTION 2 Getting Start- ed Tour Section 2 NavTalk Getting Started Tour The getting started tour is divided into two sections: Cell Phone and GPS. To begin using your NavTalk for navigation purposes, review the first part of the getting started “tour” and then complete the simulation exercise starting on page 29. To begin using the cellular phone, review the information starting on page 23. 2.1 Key Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NavTlkOM.qxd 2/1/00 2:45 PM Page 18 SECTION 2 2.1 Key Usage To familiarize yourself with the placement of function keys on the NavTalk, refer to the fold-out example in Getting Start- the Quick Reference Guide supplied with this manual. The keys on the NavTalk often have multiple functions ed Tour and specific applications for Cellular and GPS features. The POWER Key The POWER Key turns the unit on and off and controls 3-levels of backlighting. The PAGE Key The PAGE Key scrolls through the m
