Garmin Personal Navigator GPS 40 Manuale utente

Owner’s

Manual

Reference

GPS 40

Personal

NavigatorTM

GPS 40 XL 8/5/98 8:15 AM Page 1

Software Version 3.0 or above

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form or by any means, electronic or manual, including photocopying and recording, for

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. GARMIN reserves

the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without

obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

GARMIN™, GPS 40 ™, Personal Navigator™, AutoLocate™, TracBack™ and

MultiTrac8™ are all trademarks of GARMIN Corporation, and may not be used without

the expressed permission of GARMIN.

May 1996 Part #190-00124-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan.

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GPS 40 XL

Personal NavigatorTM

OWNER’S MANUAL

Introduction

Preface

Welcome to the smallest, easiest-to-use GPS navigator for recreational use!

The GPS 40 represents GARMIN’s continuing commitment to provide out-

doors sports enthusiasts with quality navigation information in a versatile,

accurate and user-friendly design you’ll enjoy for years to come. To get the

most of your new GPS unit, it is important that you take the time to read

through this owner’s manual to understand the operating features of the GPS

40. The manual is organized into three sections for your convenience:

Section One takes you through step-by-step instructions to initialize the

receiver for first-time use.

Section Two introduces you to the basic features of the unit and provides

a quick-start orientation to the GPS 40. This section has been designed to

acquaint you with the unit and provide a basic working knowledge necessary

to use the unit in typical conditions.

Section Three provides a detailed reference to the advanced features and

operations of the GPS 40 in a topical format. This allows you to concentrate

on a specific topic quickly, without reading through entire sections of text that

you may not need.

Packing List

Before getting started with your GPS receiver, check to see that your

GARMIN GPS 40 package includes the following items. If you are missing any

parts, please contact your dealer immediately.

Standard Package:

• GPS 40 Receiver • Carrying Case and Wrist Strap

• Owner’s Manual • Quick Reference Card

• Instructional Video • 4 AA Batteries

Thanks for choosing the GARMINGPS 40. We hope it will help you get

the most out of your outdoor recreation adventures.

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The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States,

which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is

subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all

GPS equipment. Although the GPS 40 is a precision electronic NAVigation

AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore,

become unsafe.

Use the GPS 40 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation,

carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual and thor-

oughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use. When

in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPS 40 to all available

navigation sources including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual

sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before con-

tinuing navigation.

NOTE:This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B

digital devices. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequen-

cy energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try and correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the

equipment to a different circuit than the affected equipment. Consult an

authorized dealer or other qualified service technician for additional help if

these remedies do not correct the problem. Operation is subject to the follow-

ing conditions: (1) This device cannot cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation. The GPS 40 does not contain any user-serviceable

parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized GARMIN service center.

Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty and your

authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

CAUTION

Introduction

Cautions

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Introduction

Table of

Contents

SECTION ONE Introduction

GPS Definitions/Navigation Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Initializing the Receive/Remote Antenna and Wrist Strap Usage . . . . .5-8

SECTION TWO Getting Started

Power On/Satellite Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sky View/Position Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Marking a Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Position and Moving Map Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

GOTO and Steering Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14

Page Sequence and Menu Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Clearing the Track Log/Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

SECTION THREE Reference

Satellite Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19

Position Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Creating and Using Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-27

GOTO and MOB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

TracBack Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30

Creating and Using Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-36

Compass and Highway Page Steering Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-39

Moving Map Plotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-43

Menu Page and Auxiliary Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-52

Simulator Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Appendix A—Messages/Time Offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55

Appendix B—Map Datums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57

Appendix C—Specifications, Wiring, and Battery Replacement . . .58-59

Appendix D—Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Appendix E—Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-62

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Introduction

GPS

Definitions

The GPS 40 is a powerful navigation tool that can guide you anywhere in

the world. To better understand its operation and capabilities, it may be help-

ful to review the basic terms and concepts briefly explained below.

Other navigation and GPS definitions used in the manual are defined in the

appropriate reference sections of the manual.

Almanac Data

Satellite constellation information (including location and health of satel-

lites) that is transmitted to your receiver from every GPS satellite. Almanac data

must be acquired before GPS navigation can begin.

Bearing

The compass direction from your position to a destination.

Course Made Good (CMG)

The bearing from the ‘active from’ position (your starting point) to your pre-

sent position.

Crosstrack Error (XTE)

The distance you are off a desired course in either direction.

Desired Track (DTK)

The compass course between the ‘from’ and ‘to’ waypoints.

Differential GPS (DGPS)

An extension of the GPS system that uses land-based radio beacons to trans-

mit position corrections to GPS receivers.

Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)

The time of day of your arrival at a destination.

Estimated Time Enroute (ETE)

The time left to your destination at your present speed.

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Introduction

GPS

Definitions

Grid

A coordinate system that projects the earth on a flat surface, using

square zones for position measurements. UTM/UPS and Maidenhead

formats are grid systems.

Ground Speed

The velocity you are traveling relative to a ground position.

Latitude

A north/south measurement of position perpendicular to the earth’s

polar axis.

Longitude

An east/west measurement of position in relation to the Prime

Meridian, an imaginary circle that passes through the north and south

poles.

Navigation

The process of travelling from one place to another and knowing

where you are in relation to your desired course.

Position

An exact, unique location based on a geographic coordinate system.

Track (TRK)

The direction of movement relative to a ground position.

Universal Transverse Mercator(UTM)

A grid coordinate system that projects global sections onto a flat sur-

face to measure position in specific zones.

Velocity Made Good (VMG)

The speed you are traveling in the direction of the destination.

Waypoint

A specific location saved in the receiver’s memory.

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Getting Started with your GPS

Welcome to the exciting world of GARMINGPS! The

GPS 40 represents GARMIN’s continuing commitment to

provide outdoor enthusiasts with quality navigation infor-

mation in a versatile, user-friendly design they will enjoy

for years to come. To get the most out of your GPS 40, be

sure to read through the initialization and Getting-Started

sections of this manual, and refer to the reference section

for complete details on the GPS 40’s advanced features.

Initializing Your GPS for First-Time Use

The GPS 40 calculates your position and movement by

tracking signals sent from GPS satellites. Each of the 24

GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise

orbit, and transmit information back to earth. In order to

determine a position fix, your GPS receiver needs to contin-

uously “see” at least three satellites.

Because a GPS receiver can only see satellites above the

horizon, it needs to know what satellites to look for at any

given time. By using an almanac (a timetable of satellite

numbers and their orbits) stored in the receiver’s memory,

the GPS 40 can determine the distance and position of any

GPS satellite.

To use this almanac data, your GPS receiver needs to

know where you are, or be given the opportunity to “find

itself”. Once you initialize the unit to this position, the GPS

40 will usually compute a fix within a few minutes.

Remember, this process is only necessary under the

following conditions:

• First-time use from the factory.

•The receiver has been moved over 500 miles from

the last calculated position with power off.

• The receiver’s memory has been cleared and all

stored data has been lost.

Getting Started

Initialization

Wrist Strap

To attach the GPS 40’s wrist

strap, thread the strap

through the D-ring on the

battery compartment cover.

Take the solid end of the

strap and thread it through

the slot at the other end of

the strap and tighten.

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Acquiring Satellite Signals

Because the GPS 40 relies on satellite signals to provide

you with navigation guidance, the receiver needs to have an

unobstructed, clear view of the sky for best performance.

What exactly does this mean? In a nutshell, the GPS receiv-

er’s view of the sky will generally determine how fast you

get a position fix, or if you get a fix at all. GPS signals are

relatively weak and do not travel through rocks, buildings,

people, mountains and other significant structures, so you

need to make sure that you’re not standing next to a tall

building or a wall of cliffs when acquiring satellites.

Once the GPS has calculated a position fix, you’ll usual-

ly have anywhere from four to eight satellites in view. The

GPS 40 will now continuously select the best satellites in

view to update your position. If some of the satellites in

view get blocked or “shaded” the receiver can simply use an

alternate satellite to maintain the position fix. Although a

GPS receiver needs four satellites to provide a 3D fix, the

GPS 40 can maintain a 2D fix with only three satellites.

Getting Started

Acquiring

Satellites&

Remote

Antenna

Remote Antenna

An optional remote

antenna may be used with

the GPS 40. The remote

antenna will improve the

receiving capabilities of the

unit by magnifying weaker

signals which the built-in

antenna may not be able to

use.

The remote antenna is

attached by plugging it into

the outlet on the back of the

receiver (see above).

To order an antenna use

the order form in Appendix

B or contact your local

GARMIN dealer for more

information.

Obstructed View of the Sky

Clear View of the Sky

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