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GPS FUNCIONS
6.1
INTEGRATED 20 CHANNEL GPS RECEIVER
The Digifly Leonardo contains a high sensitivity 20 parallel channel GPS receiver.
To turn off the GPS, press the
key. A confirming message “OFF GPS? ” is shown and a
confirmation of “YES” or “NO” is required. When the GPS is turned “OFF” or there is no
GPS reception, on the Glide Compass and Glider Plotter screens, a the message “NO
GPS SIGNAL” is shown.
To turn “ON” the GPS, press the
key. A confirming message “ON GPS? ” is shown and
a confirmation of “YES” or “NO” is required.
6.2
GPS STATUS INFORMATION
The GPS status icon indicates the strength of the GPS signal (either 2 or 3 bars).
2 bars = poor GPS reception ; 3 bars = good GPS reception.
The GPS status icon shown at the bottom of all display pages has different meanings:
1) GPS icon on = GPS signal is valid (current GPS position is provided).
2) GPS icon blinking = GPS signal not obtained (the current GPS position is not
provided).
3) GPS icon off = GPS receiver is turned off or very low signal.
6.3
POWER SAVING MODES
The GPS receiver in the Digifly Leonardo has 3 power saving modes. Go to (ADVANCED
SETUP \ n. 7 POWE).
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“STD”: The GPS is activated every 1 second, with no power saving.
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“ECO”: The GPS is activated every 2 seconds, except when near Waypoints or in a turn
when the GPS is activated every 1 second. In the “ECO” mode the Leonardo battery life
is increased by 60% compared to having the no power saving feature enabled
