Garmin GPS V Personal Navigator Owner's Manual And Reference Manual

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11ReferenceNew Elevation—allows you to designate your approximate altitude in order tobetter refi ne a 2D position. By default, 2D positioning will attempt to use the lastknown altitude. If the altitude is off by several hundred feet (or more), manually enter-ing your approximate altitude will enable the receiver to more accurately determinea position fi x.To enter an elevation:1. With the Satellite Status Page Options displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD tohighlight ‘New Elevation’ and press ENTER.2. Enter your approximate elevation using the ROCKER KEYPAD, and press ENTER.New Location—allows you to designate your approximate position in order tospeed up satellite acquisition. This option is useful if you have relocated 500 or moremiles since the last time you used the GPS V, and ensures that the unit is looking forthe proper satellites.To enter a new location:1. With the Satellite Status Page Options displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD tohighlight ‘New Location’ and press ENTER. A second pop-up window appears listingtwo options: ‘Automatic’ and ‘Use Map’.2. ‘Automatic’ forces the GPS V to search for any available satellite(s) to determine aposition. This process can take 3-5 minutes as the unit determines its new location.Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select ‘Automatic’ and press ENTER.3. ‘Use Map’ allows you to designate your approximate position directly from agraphic map display. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to place the pointer arrow onyour approximate location and press ENTER. (You may wish to use the IN/OUTzoom keys to adjust the level of detail displayed, as you determine your approximateposition.)Satellite Status PageIf you have moved several hundred miles ormore since you last used the GPS V, lettingthe GPS V know your approximate locationwill ensure that it is looking for the rightsatellites and will speed up satellite acquisi-tion.