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GPS 12 MAP
owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
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APPENThis manual is This manual is written for operating Software Version 1.0 or above, and is not suitable for earlier software versions. written for operating Software Version 2.0 or above, and is not GARMIN International 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. suitable for earlier T el: 913/397.8200 Fax: 913/397.8282 software versions. GARMIN International, GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. 1200 E. 151st Street, Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey , SO51 9AQ U.K. Olathe,
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INTRODUCTION About this Manual Thank You! Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS 12 MAP—the smallest, easiest-to-use GPS navigator for marine, automotive and outdoor use! The GPS 12 MAP represents GARMIN’s continuing commitment to provide quality navigation information in a versatile and user-friendly flexible design you’ll enjoy for years. To get the most from your new GPS, take the time to read through the owner’s manual in order to understand the operating
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Do Not Mount Where Drivers Field of Vision is Blocked INTRODUCTION Do Not Place Unsecured on the Vehicle Dash Cautions Do Not Mount Do Not Mount in Front of an Over Airbag Airbag Field Panels of Deployment CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the gov- ernment of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accu- racy and performance of all GP
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INTRODUCTION FCC Compliance 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 instal- lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other
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INTRODUCTION Limited Warranty 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 customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover failures due to abu
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION About This Manual ................... i Cautions .................................. ii FCC Compliance..................... iii Table of Limited Warranty .....................iv Contents “How To” Index .......................vi Glossary of Terminology .........vii GPS 12 Map Unit Features. ....viii GETTING STARTED Navigation/GOTO .................. 51 Battery Installation ................... 1 GOTO Options ...................... 52 K
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INTRODUCTION The list below is provided to help you quickly find some of the more important procedures you will use on your new GPS 12 “How To” MAP. Index TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Install batteries.............................................................................1 Turn the unit on or off............................................................4, 15 Learn how to operate the unit’s function
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INTRODUCTION The GPS 12 MAP is a powerful navigation tool that can guide you anywhere in the world. To better understand its operation and capabilities, it may be helpful to review the basic terms and Glossary concepts briefly explained below. Other navigation and GPS definitions used in this manual are defined in the appropriate refer- ence sections of this manual. Almanac Data—Satellite constellation information (including location) that is transmitted fr
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INTRODUCTION GPS 12 MAP Internal GPS Antenna Unit OUT IN Key Key PAGE GOTO Key Key MENU POWER Key Key ENTER/ QUIT MARK Key Key ROCKER LCD Key Display Battery Compartment v viii
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Battery Installation GETTING STARTED Battery Installation The GPS 12 MAP operates on 4 AA batteries, which are installed a the base of the unit. These batteries provide up to 36 hours of use in “Power Saver” mode. To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring at the bottom of the unit 1/4 turn counter-clockwise. 2. Insert the batteries into position. Use only new batteries. Do not mix battery types (i.e., alkaline, NiCad, Lith
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GETTING STARTED Keypad Usage The POWER Key turns the unit on and off, activates screen backlighting and contrast adjustment. Power/Backlighting The PAGE Key scrolls through the main Key data pages in sequence and returns from a submenu page to a primary page. Page Key The MENU Key displays a menu of options for the current page. Press twice to display the Main Menu. Menu Key The GOTO Key displays the GOTO page with the waypoint highlighted for GOTO operat
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The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a GETTING STARTED system of 24 satellites which circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit information to earth. The GPS 12 MAP must continuously “see” at least three of these What is GPS? satellites to calculate your position and track your movement. At times, additional satellites may be needed to determine a position. By using an almanac (a timetable of satellite numbers and their orbits) store
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Initializing Your GPS 12 MAP GETTING STARTED To initialize the GPS 12 MAP, take the receiver outside and find an open area where the antenna has a clear view of the sky. You may Initialization either hold the receiver at a comfortable height with the antenna pointing up, or mount the receiver on the dash of a vehicle (Appendix B) or on a bike. (Likewise, when you use your GPS 12 MAP in a vehicle, make sure the antenna is pointing up.) To turn the GPS 12 MAP o
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Troubleshooting GETTING STARTED If you have trouble initializing or getting a position fix, check the following: Does the receiver have a clear view of the Initialization 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 you’re using the GPS 12 MAP on a car dash, make sure the unit is placed so that it has the clearest possible view of the s
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The GPS 12 MAP features six main pages GETTING STARTED which are linked together in a chain. You can quickly scroll through the pages in either direction using the PAGE or QUIT keys. Let’s Main Page briefly tour each of these pages in order to give Sequence you some insight into how they help you navigate. We’ll go over all of them in more detail in the reference section. Let’s start with the Satellite Status Page, which is the page you’ll view while your un
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The Position Page shows you where you are, GETTING STARTED what direction you’re heading, and how fast you’re going—and it’s the page you’ll want to use when you don’t have a destination selected. A graphic compass display at the top of the Position Page page shows your direction of travel (track) while you’re moving, while six user-selectable data fields below display your current speed, average speed, trip odometer, trip timer, and sunrise/sunset times at
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The Map Page shows your movement using a GETTING STARTED real-time track log (an electronic breadcrumb trail that appears directly on the map as you’re traveling), and your present position as a pointer icon in the center of the map. The Map Map Page Page also shows any nearby lakes, rivers, highways and towns. Use the zoom keys (IN and OUT) to adjust the map to the desired scale. To change the map scale: 1. Press the IN zoom key to select a smaller scale a
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The GPS 12 MAP features two different GETTING STARTED navigation pages: Compass and Highway. The Compass Page is first. This page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, with an emphasis on the bearing to Compass Page your destination and current direction of travel. (The Highway Page places greater emphasis on the straight-line desired course and the distance and direction you are off course.) The middle of the page features a rotating
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The GPS 12 MAP’s Highway Page also GETTING STARTED provides graphic steering guidance to a destina- tion waypoint. As you head toward your destination, the middle of the screen provides visual guidance to your waypoint on a moving Highway Page graphic “highway.” Your present position is at the bottom center of the highway display. The line down the middle of the highway represents your desired course. As you navigate toward a waypoint, the highway will actual
