Magellan GPS PROMARK X, User Manual

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Auxiliary Functions
ProMARK X
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Chapter 4 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
In addition to the nineteen SETUP functions in Chapter 3, the ProMARK X has
fourteen auxiliary functions. These functions provide the user with addi-
tional information as well as control over how the unit handles information.
These functions will be covered in the numerical order in which they appear
in the ProMARK X and are listed in the following table.
AUXILIARY AUX PAGE DESCRIPTION/FUNCTION
Receiver Status 1 4-2 Displays up to ten satellites that are
in view and monitors the search,
acquisition, and ranging of those
satellites.
Sat Schedule 2 4-3 Calculates the window of availabil-
ity for the location and date
entered.
Sat Status 3 4-5 Displays the current status of the
satellites that are listed as healthy.
The angle and elevation of satellites
above the horizon are also dis-
played. Determines PDOP and
CPDOP of optimum satellite set for
that place and time.
View Data 4 4-6 Displays the names of files in the
receiver, the file size, and allows
the user to view the position fixes
in the file if any fixes exist.
Data I/O 5 4-6 Transfers user-selected files be-
tween a PC or datalogger and the
unit, and downloads data.
Waypoint 6 4-9 Estimates the latitude and longi-
Projection tude (or northing/easting) of a
distant position, based on the
estimated distance and bearing
from POS or a waypoint.
Erase Waypoints 7 4-10 Deletes all waypoints and routes
from the unit's memory.