Garmin GPSMAP GPSMAP 196, Pilot'S Manual & Reference

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Initializing the GPS Receiver
Initialization Options
If the GPSMAP 196 is unable to determine its location, an options menu will be displayed.
Depending on the situation, select the appropriate option to help the unit acquire satellites.
Start Simulator— This option will turn the GPS receiver OFF. Select this option if you are indoors
and can not receive satellite signals, or if you wish to practice using the unit in simulator mode. This
option saves battery power and allows the map to redraw faster.
New Location—
If you have traveled to another state, province or country, and you are having
trouble locking on to satellites, select ‘New Location.’ Another menu will be displayed with the
options ‘Automatic’ or ‘Use Map.’ If ‘Automatic’ is selected, the unit switches to AutoLocate mode
and begins searching for satellites. If ‘Use Map’ is selected, use the pointer on the Map page to select
your approximate location and the unit will continue to acquire satellites normally. ‘Automatic’ may
take longer to acquire satellites.
Stored w/o Batteries—
If you have stored the unit without batteries, the date stored in the GPS
may be incorrect. To check the date, highlight ‘Stored w/o Batteries’ and verify the date displayed
below the options menu. If the date is incorrect, select ‘Stored w/o Batteries’ and press
ENTER to
search for satellites.
Continue Acquiring—
Select this option if you are in an area where the satellites are temporarily
being blocked.
For more information on the GPS information screen see page 59.
Basic Operation
If satellites are NOT received after several minutes of operation,
the ‘Poor Satellite Reception’ window will appear. Select ‘New
Location’ to update your current position (from last known) or
‘Continue Acquiring’ to keep searching.
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