viINTRODUCTION“How To”IndexThe list below is provided to help youquickly find some of the more importantprocedures you will use on your new GPS 12MAP.TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S):Install batteries.............................................................................1Turn the unit on or off............................................................4, 15Learn how to operate the unit’s function keys..........................vii, 2Initialize the receiver (first time use)..............................................4Learn about the six main GPS pages..............................................6Enter data using the rocker keypad..............................................44Use menus..........................................................................2, 7, 35Access the Main Menu......................................................11, 65, 70Adjust screen contrast or backlighting.........................................28Run the GPS Simulator................................................................15Reconfigure displayed data on the map, position, compass, highwayor active route pages..................................................30, 40, 42, 63Find a city..................................................................................66Display nearest cities, exits or waypoints lists...............................49Select a destination (GOTO)...................................................13, 51Create and use a route.................................................................57Pan using the map arrow.............................................................31Zoom in or out on map or highway pages....................................31Mark and save your present position as a named waypoint.....12, 42Change units of measure (statute, nautical, metric)......................74Change position format (degrees/minutes/seconds, degrees/minutes,etc.).............................................................................79Change the displayed time (zone).........................................76, 87Set Alarms..................................................................................77