Garmin iQue 3600 - Palm OS 5.0 150 MHz, Application Manual

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iQue 3600
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GPS Applications
GPS Antenna in the On Position
Initializing the GPS Receiver
Pull out and rotate up
to the On Position
Best signal reception
can be attained when
positioning the antenna
horizontally (parallel with
the horizon).
Initializing the Receiver
The GPS Receiver must be initialized (given an opportunity to deter-
mine its location) before you can begin using it for navigation. Before it can
receive signals from GPS satellites overhead, you must turn the receiver
on. This can be accomplished by deploying the antenna on the back of the
iQue handheld by rotating it up to a horizontal position (parallel with the
horizon). In order to receive satellite signals, you must have a clear view of
the sky. Satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass)
or dense overhead tree cover. When the unit initializes for the first time it
may take as long as 15 minutes. This time can be shortened by using the
map to point to the general area in which you are currently located (see
page 6). Anytime you have traveled more than 600 miles with the GPS
receiver turned off, the iQue handheld must again find its location by re-
initializing.
Using QueGPS
QueGPS is an information type application that displays the cur-
rent status of satellite reception by showing the location and num-
bers of the satellites in the sky overhead. A signal strength bar at the bottom
of the page shows the signal strength of each satellite being received. Use
QueGPS to:
• Observe the status of GPS satellite signal reception.
• View the current date and time.
• Determine your current location coordinates and their accuracy.
• Determine your current speed.
• Determine your approximate elevation (altitude above mean sea level).
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