Garmin GPS V Reference Manual

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11New Elevation—allows you to designate your approximate altitude in order tobetter refine 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 determine aposition fix.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 list-ing two options: ‘Automatic’ and ‘Use Map’.2. ‘Automatic’ causes 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 a graphicmap display. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to place the pointer arrow on your approxi-mate location and press ENTER. You may wish to use the IN/OUT zoom keys toadjust the level of detail displayed, as you determine your approximate position.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.New Location highlighted on the map.Reference