HN5i - Quick Start Guide
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To begin Topo Navigation, tap the
Topo button
from the Main Menu.
When the application starts, it will display a startup screen, and then four tutorial
screens. Tap on each screen to move through the tutorial screens, until the
Navigation Mode screen appears. This screen provides a simplified view ready for
general navigation.
Acquiring a GPS Satellite Fix
In order for the
NAVIGATOR
to find your current location, it requires a GPS satellite
fix.
Memory-Map
will automatically acquire a GPS Satellite fix when the application
is started. While establishing a fix, the Lock to GPS button will be disabled. When a fix
is finally achieved, the
Lock to GPS button
will become solid.
To acquire a GPS fix, it is important that you are in area open to the sky, (not inside
an enclosed building) and away from tall buildings and trees. The initial fix may take
anywhere from 2 to 5 minutes. This length of time to obtain a fix will be greatly
reduced the next time the navigation software is started.
To see details regarding satellites, select the Planning Mode screen using the Mode
Selector button
Use the
Tools menu button
to gain access to the GPS > Satellites menu option:
