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Garmin Personal Navigator GPS 45XL User Manual

Garmin Personal Navigator GPS 45XL
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Owner’s
Manual
&
Reference
GPS4 5 X L
Personal
Navigator
TM
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GPS 45XL Manual C 8/4/98 3:05 PM Page 1
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Garmin Personal Navigator GPS 45XL Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display TypeLCD
Battery4 AA batteries
Waypoints500
Channels12
Update rate1 second
Velocity accuracy0.1 knot RMS steady state
AntennaBuilt-in patch
Operating temperature5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C)
Routes20
Position FormatLat/Lon
Accuracy15 meters
DGPS accuracy3-5 meters (10-16 feet)
Power supply4 AA batteries
WaterproofIPX7
Navigation FeaturesTrack log, trip computer, sunrise/sunset times, hunt/fish calendar

Summary

GPS Definitions

Getting Started

Initialization & Lanyard Attachment

Initial setup procedures for the GPS 45XL and how to attach the lanyard.

Initializing Your GPS for First-Time Use

Step-by-step guide to setting up the GPS receiver for initial use.

Acquiring Satellites

Instructions on how to get a clear sky view for the GPS receiver to acquire satellite signals.

To turn the GPS 45XL on

Procedure for powering on the GPS 45XL unit.

Powering Up

Details on powering on the unit and selecting initialization methods.

To initialize the receiver

Steps to initialize the GPS receiver by selecting country or using AutoLocate.

EZinit, External & DGPS Antennas

Information on initialization options, external antennas, and DGPS receivers.

Power On/ Satellite Status

How to power on the unit and interpret the satellite status page for signal acquisition.

Marking a Position

How to mark the current GPS position as a waypoint for future reference.

To mark your present position

Step-by-step guide to capturing and naming a waypoint.

GOTO/ Highway Page

Navigating to a waypoint using GOTO and understanding the highway page display.

Going To a Waypoint

Procedure for selecting a destination and initiating a GOTO function.

Steering Guidance

How the highway and compass pages provide steering guidance.

Track Log/ Power Off

Managing the track log and procedures for turning the unit off.

Turning the Receiver Off

Procedure for powering down the GPS 45XL.

Reference

EZinit Option Prompt

Accessing the EZinit prompt for reinitialization from the status page.

Marking & Storing Waypoints

Procedures for marking, saving, and naming waypoints.

Creating & Using Waypoints

Managing waypoints through submenus: nearest, list, and definition pages.

To create a waypoint by entering coordinates

Method for manually creating a new waypoint using coordinate data.

To create a new waypoint by referencing a stored waypoint

Creating waypoints using bearing and distance from an existing waypoint.

GOTO & MOB Navigation

Navigating to destinations using GOTO and Man Overboard functions.

Selecting a GOTO Destination

Choosing any stored waypoint as a destination for navigation.

Man Overboard Function

Activating MOB mode to quickly mark and set a course to a position.

TracBack Navigation

Retracing your path using the track log to create a route back to the start.

To activate a TracBack route

Procedure for activating the TracBack feature to navigate your recorded path.

Tips on Creating and Using the TracBack Feature

Advice for optimizing the use of the TracBack feature.

Route Navigation

Planning and navigating courses using user-defined routes.

Creating and Navigating Routes

How to plan and follow a course from one place to another using waypoints.

Route Definition Page

Creating, copying, and editing routes using the route definition page.

To select the route definition page

Accessing the route definition page from the menu.

To create a route from the route definition page

Step-by-step guide to creating a new route.

Activating and Inverting Routes

Activating routes in their defined or inverted sequence for navigation.

To activate a route

Procedure to activate a stored route for navigation.

Navigation Guidance

Selecting and using highway and compass pages for navigation guidance.

Highway Page

Detailed explanation of the highway page's graphics and steering indicators.

Using the Highway Page

How to interpret the highway page for efficient course correction.

TracBack Function

Activating the TracBack feature to navigate your recorded path.

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