Garmin 128 Owner's Manual

Also see for GPS 126: Specifications

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System SetupThe system setup page is used to select the operat-ing mode, time offset, and screen preferences. The GPS126/128 has two operating modes:• Normal Mode operates the unit using satellitetracking information.• Simulator Mode allows you to operate the unitwithout acquiring satellites, and is ideal for prac-ticing or entering waypoints and routes while athome.To select an operating mode:1. Highlight the ‘mode’ field, and press F.2. Select a mode, and press F.Date and Time SetupThe date and time is located directly below themode field.Note: Date and time information is derived from theGPS satellites and cannot be changed by the user.Because the time shown is UTC time (Greenwichmean time), you will need to enter a time offset to dis-play the correct local time for your area. To determinethe time offset for your area, note your position andrefer to the chart in Appendix D.To enter the time offset:1. Highlight the ‘offset’ field, and press F.2. Enter the time offset, and press F.Note: Move the cursor to the left to change the plusor minus sign.Time FormatThe time display shown on the system setup andPosition Pages may be set to display the time in a 12- or24-hour format.To select the time format:1. Highlight the ‘hours’ field, and press F.2. Select 12- or 24-hour display, and press F.System Setup,Date/Time &Time FormatREFERENCE46The GPS 126/128’s twooperating modes areaccessed through the sys-tem setup submenu.To display the correctlocal time, you must enterthe appropriate offsetfrom the chart at the endof Appendix C.