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Acquiring Satellite SignalsBecause the GPS 45XL relies on satellite signals to pro-vide you with navigation guidance, the receiver needs tohave an uno
Once testing is complete, the welcome page will bereplaced by the status page, with the EZinit prompt readyfor you to select one of two initialization
To prevent accidental battery power loss, the GPS 45XLwill automatically shut off 10 minutes after the last key-stroke if the unit is not tracking at
Getting-Started TourNow that your GPS receiver has been initialized, it’stime to take a tour through its basic features and functions.The tour assumes
The satellite sky view shows a bird’s-eye view of theposition of each satellite relative to the unit’s last knownposition. The outer circle represents
Marking a PositionNow that you’ve acquired a position, let’s mark it as awaypoint for future reference.1. Press the Mkey to capture and hold your posi
Using the Position and Map PagesNow that you’ve marked a position, it’s time to take abrisk walk using the position and moving map pages towatch your
Going To a WaypointOnce you’ve stored a waypoint in memory, you can usethe GPS 45XL to guide you to it by performing a simpleGOTO. A GOTO is really no
Using the Highway Page (continued)As you head toward your destination, the middle sec-tion of the screen provides visual guidance to your way-point on
Scrolling Through the Main PagesNow that you’ve arrived ‘HOME’, let’s take a minute tosee how the GPS 45XL’s main pages work together. The GPS45XL fea
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Clearing the Track LogAfter you’ve used the GPS45XL for a few trips, youmay find that your map display has become a bit messyfrom keeping track of you
Satellite Status PageThe satellite status page displays the status of variousreceiver functions. The status information will help youunderstand what t
Receiver Status and EPEReceiver status is indicated at the top left of the screen,with the current horizontal accuracy (estimated positionerror, in fe
Battery Level IndicatorThe satellite status page also features a battery levelindicator, located below the status field to the left of the skyview, wh
Position PageThe GPS 45XL’s position page shows you where you are,what direction you’re heading and how fast you are going(up to 99.9 mph), and is mos
Marking and Saving WaypointsKnowing your present position is only part of any navi-gation equation. You also need to keep track of whereyou’ve been an
Waypoint SubmenusThe GPS 45XL has three waypoint submenu pages thatlet you manage a large number of waypoints quickly andefficiently. The nearest wayp
Waypoint List PageThe waypoint list page provides you with a completelist of all waypoints currently stored in the GPS 45XL. Thetotal number of used a
Waypoint Definition PageThe last of the three waypoint management pages is thewaypoint definition page. This page lets you create newwaypoints manuall
Reference WaypointsTo create a new waypoint manually without knowing itsposition coordinates, you’ll need to enter its bearing anddistance from an exi
GPS 45XLPersonal NavigatorTMOWNER’S MANUALIntroductionPrefaceiWelcome to the smallest, easiest-to-use GPS navigator for marine use! The GPS 45XL repre
Editing Existing WaypointsThe waypoint definition page also allows you to changethe name, coordinates, comment or reference waypointfield for a stored
To rename a stored waypoint:1. Highlight the ‘RENAME?’ field and press E.2. Enter the new waypoint name and press E.3. Press the Ekey to confirm your
Selecting a GOTO DestinationThe GPS 45XL provides four ways to navigate to a des-tination: GOTO, MOB, TracBack and route navigation. Themost basic met
TracBack NavigationThe third method of navigating to a destination is byusing the GPS 45XL’s TracBack feature. The TracBack func-tion allows you to qu
Tips on Creating and Using the TracBack FeatureThe GPS 45XL’s TracBack feature is designed to helpyou quickly create and activate a route that follows
Creating and Navigating RoutesThe last form of navigating to a destination with theGPS 45XL is by creating a user-defined route. The routenavigation f
Route Definition PageThe GPS 45XL lets you create and store up to 20 routesof 30 waypoints each. Routes are created, copied and editedthrough the rout
To create a route from the route definition page:1. Highlight the route number field and press E.2. Enter a route number and press the Ekey to confirm
Clearing Routes (continued)The clear route warning will appear, asking you to con-firm that you want to remove all waypoints from the route.1. Highlig
Active Route PageOnce a route has been activated, the active route pagewill appear, displaying the waypoint sequence of your routewith the estimated t
CAUTIONiiIntroductionCautionsThe GPS system is operated by the government of the United States,which is solely responsible for its accuracy and mainte
Editing Routes (continued)An on-screen menu of editing choices will appear, withoptions for reviewing, inserting, deleting or changing thewaypoint fie
Selecting a User-Defined Navigation PageOnce you’ve selected a GOTO destination or activated aMOB or route, the GPS 45XL will provide graphic steering
In this example, the high-way page indicates that youare off course to the right.Steer left to get back oncourse. Notice the emphasisof the highway pa
Using the Compass PageThe GPS 45XL’s compass page provides graphic steeringguidance to a destination waypoint. The bearing (BRG) anddistance (DST) to
Moving Map PageThe GPS 45XL features a powerful real-time movingmap that can do much more than just plot your course androute. The map page also provi
Zooming and PanningThere are three main functions you can perform fromthe map page— zooming, pointing and panning. Each ofthese functions has its own
To GOTO a waypoint highlighted in the map field:1. Press the Gkey.2. Press the Ekey to confirm the GOTOwaypoint page.To stop the panning function and
Using the Cursor to Mark and GOTO WaypointsDuring panning, the crosshair represents a target posi-tion right on the moving map, with the range and bea
Menu PageThe GPS 45XL menu page provides access to submenupages that are used to select and customize operation andnavigation setup. The 11 submenus a
System SetupThe first setup page is the system setup page, which isused to select the operating mode, time offset and screenpreferences. The GPS 45XL
IntroductionTable ofContents1SECTION ONE IntroductionGPS Definitions/Navigation Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Initi
Time FormatThe time display shown on the system setup and posi-tion pages may be set to display the time in a 12-or 24-hour format.To select the time
Navigation SetupThe navigation setup page is used to select units ofmeasurement for position format, map datum, CDI scale,and distance, speed and head
Units of MeasureThe GPS 45XL lets you select nautical (default), statuteor metric units of measure for all speed and distance fields.To change the uni
Selecting Displayed Items on the Map PageThe rest of the map setup page lets you specify whatitems are displayed or plotted on the map page. The first
Track Log Setup (continued)To turn the track log on or off:1. Highlight the ‘RECORD’ field and press E.2. Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ and press E. NOTE: Turn
Interface SetupThe interface setup page lets you specify the interfacingformats for connecting external devices. There are fiveinterface options: GRMN
DGPS Interface (continued)The RTCM/NMEA selection controls the GARMIN GBR-21 differential beacon receiver. Once a RTCM setting hasbeen selected, the G
Navigation SimulatorThe GPS 45XL’s simulator mode lets you practice allaspects of its operation without active satellite acquisition.You can also plan
Active WPT Can’t be Deleted—You have attempted to change the ‘active to’ or ‘active from’waypoint. Clear the active route or GOTO before making your c
IntroductionPreface55Appendix AMessages &Time OffsetsRoute Waypoint was Deleted—A route waypoint entered does not exist in the data-base and has b
2IntroductionGPSDefinitionsThe GPS 45XL is a powerful navigation tool that can guide you anywherein the world. To better understand its operation and
56IntroductionPrefaceAppendix BMap DatumsAdindan Adindan- Ethiopia, Mali,Senegal, SudanAfgooye Afgooye- SomaliaAINELABD ‘70 AIN ELANBD 1970- BahrainIs
IntroductionPreface57Massawa Massawa- Eritrea (Ethiopia)Merchich Merchich- MoroccoMidway Ast ‘61 Midway Astro ‘61- Midway Minna Minna- NigeriaNAD27 Al
58IntroductionPrefaceAppendix CSpecifications& WiringThe GPS 45XL is constructed of high quality materials andshould not require user maintenance.
.Three optional cables are available to connect the GPS45XL to anexternal power source or interface with another unit or PC:• Cigarette Lighter Adapte
60IntroductionPrefaceAppendix DAccessoriesDESCRIPTIONPART# PRICEQTYEXT. PRICESwivel Mount Bracket 010-10048-00 $45.00Remote Marine Antenna 010-10052-0
61AAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Active Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Active Route Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Ac
62IntroductionPrefaceNNavigation Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Navigation Pages . . . . . . . . . . . .37-39Navigation Setup . . . . . . . .
GARMIN LIMITED WARRANTYGARMIN warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and work-manship for one year from the date of purchase. GARM
© 1996 GARMINCorporation1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, KS USA 66062GARMIN (Europe) LTD - Unit 5, The Quadrangle,Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, U
IntroductionGPSDefinitions3GridCoordinate system that projects the earth on a flat surface, using squarezones for position measurements. UTM/UPS and M
4Getting StartedNavigationBasicsThe GPS 45XL provides steering guidance and naviga-tion information using degrees, a measurement measured in aclockwis
Getting Started with your GPSWelcome to the exciting world of GARMINGPS! TheGPS 45XL represents GARMIN’s continuing commitment toprovide marine users
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