Garmin GPS 12H Owner's Manual

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Getting StartedWARNINGSee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in theproduct box for product warnings and other importantinformation.Device OverviewÀ KeysÁ Mini-USB port (under weather cap)Â Power/NMEA®0183 connector (under weather cap)Ã Battery compartmentKeysQUIT Cancels or returns to the home page.Scrolls through the main pages.Turns the device on and off.Adjusts the backlight.GOTO Begins or stops navigation to a waypoint.PAGE Scrolls through the main pages.MARK Marks your current location as a waypoint.ENTER Selects options and acknowledges messages.Selects menu options.Moves the map cursor.Battery InformationWARNINGDo not use a sharp object to remove batteries.The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usablerange of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at hightemperatures.CAUTIONContact your local waste disposal department to properlyrecycle the batteries.NOTICEAlkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity asthe temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries whenoperating the device in below freezing conditions.Installing AA BatteriesThe handheld device operates using two AA batteries (notincluded). For best results, you should use NiMH or lithiumbatteries.1 Slide the battery cover down and remove the cover from theback of the device.2 Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.3 Replace the battery cover.4 Hold .5 Select Setup > System > Battery Type.6 Select an option.Turning On the DeviceSelect .Waypoints, Routes, and TracksWaypointsWaypoints are locations you record and store in the device.Creating a WaypointYou can save your current location as a waypoint.1 Select MARK.2 If necessary, select a field to make changes to the waypoint.3 Select Done.Navigating to a Waypoint1 Select GOTO.2 Select a waypoint.The compass page appears and the device automaticallynavigates to the waypoint.Editing a WaypointBefore you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint.1 Select Waypoints List.2 Select a waypoint.3 Select an item to edit, such as the name.4 Enter the new information, and select Done.Sorting and Finding Waypoints in a List1 Select Waypoints List.2 Select or .3 Select an option:• To sort waypoints alphabetically or by proximity, selectSort.• To find a waypoint by name, select Find In List.Deleting a Waypoint1 Select Waypoints List.2 Select a waypoint.3 Select or .4 Select Delete.TIP: You can delete one or all the waypoints from this menu.Getting Started 1