Garmin 128 Owner's Manual

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52Initializing for First-Time UseThe GPS 126/128 typically acquires a position sofast that initialization is automatic. However, initializa-tion will be necessary for the following:• After memory loss• When the receiver has been moved more than500 miles with the power offAdditionally, it may be necessary to initialize theunit the first time you use it, if it does not acquire a fixin a few minutes.The receiver is shipped from the factory inAutoLocate™ mode, which enables the GPS 126/128 todetermine its location anywhere in the world. To speedup the initialization process, we recommend using thegraphic initialization described below.To turn the GPS 126/128 on:1. Press and hold P until the receiver turns on.The welcome page will be displayed while the unitconducts a self test.Once testing is complete, the welcome page will bereplaced by the Satellite Page, with the EZinit promptready for you to select one of two initializationmethods:•Select Country––allows you to initialize thereceiver by selecting your present position from alist of countries in the GPS 126/128’s internal data-base. This may speed up the initialization process.•AutolocateTM ––allows the GPS 126/128 to initial-ize itself and calculate a position fix without know-ing your present position. This usually provides aposition fix in 3-5 minutes.If the EZinit prompt has not automaticallyappeared on the Satellite Page:1. Press the F key.Note: If the EZinit prompt ever appears after youhave initialized the receiver (due to the antennas viewof satellites being obstructed by trees, etc.), highlightthe ‘no re-init’ selection with the arrow keypad andpress F.InitializationAPPENDIX AWelcome PageThe EZinit prompt willautomatically appear ifthe receiver needs to beinitialized. The promptmay also appear duringnormal use if the antennais shaded.