To enter the time offset:1. If you are entering a negative offset, pressthe L key to move the character highlight to the+/- field. Press U to select a negative offset.2. Press the R key to move to each character posi-tion, and use the U or D keys to enter an off-set value in each position.3. Press the E key to confirm your time offset.4. Press the P key to return to the Menu Page.Because time zone boundaries do not follow exactmeridians of longitude, there may be someinstances where the offset indicated does notresult in the correct time for your position. Simplyadd or subtract the difference from the offset forthe correct time.You’ve now gone through the basic operationof your new GPS and probably know a little morethan you think about how it works. We encourageyou to experiment with the GPS 45 until itbecomes an extension of your own marinenavigation skills.If you encounter any problems using the unit orwant to take advantage of the GPS 45’s advancedfeatures, refer to the operation flowcharts and thereference section of this manual.To turn the GPS 45 off:1. Press and hold the B key for 3 seconds.Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS 45.We hope that it will be a valuable navigation toolfor you, wherever your course may take you.11⌃The power off count-down appears right onscreen while you holdthe power button. Thiscountdown helps pre-vent accidental shutoffand loss of data.GettingStartedTime Offsetand Power Off