Garmin GPSMAP 180 - Initialization

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GETTING STARTED
Initialization
Initializing the Receiver
The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 180 is an important step in get-
ting the best possible GPS performance. The receiver must be given an opportunity
to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initializa-
tion, the GPSMAP 180 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate
TM
mode, which will
allow the receiver to find itself anywhere in the world. To speed up the initializa-
tion process, we recommend using the graphic initialization process described
below, which will usually provide a position fix in about a minute.
Before you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP unit and antenna have been correctly
installed on your vessel according to the instructions in Appendix A.
To turn the GPSMAP 180 on:
1. Press and hold the
P
key until the power tone sounds.
The welcome page will appear while the unit conducts a self test. Once the
internal test is complete, the mariners warning will appear, asking you to read and
acknowledge important information regarding the proper use of electronic charts.
To acknowledge the mariners warning:
1. Press the
T
key.
A message alert and prompt will also appear asking you to select an initialization
method.
To view a message:
1. Press the
J
key.
2. Press the
J
key again to return to the previous page.
A. The welcome page will be displayed while
the unit performs a self-test.
B. Confirm the mariners warning before
starting navigation. Remember that the
electronic chart is designed as a supple-
ment to local government charts, not as a
replacement.
A
B