Garmin GPS II Plus User Manual

4AntennaFunction KeysLCD DisplayBattery DoorRocker KeypadPower Key (red)To change the screenorientation, press andhold the page key.gps ii + Mon (fina

94Messages (cont.)No Position—The unit has not obtained a position fix andcannot mark a position.No RTCM Input—Beacon receiver is improperly connected

95Map DatumsThe following are the map datums available for the GPS II+. Menu Page abbreviations are listed first, followedby the corresponding map dat

96Map Datums (cont.)Corrego Alegr Corrego Algre-BrazilDjakarta Djakarta (Batavia)- Sumatra Island (Indonesia)Dos 1968 Dos 1968- Gizo Island (New Georg

97Map Datums (cont.)Mahe 1971 Mahe 1971- Mahe IslandMarco Astro Marco Astro- Salvage Island Massawa Massawa- Eritrea (Ethiopia)Merchich Merchich- Moro

98Map Datums (cont.)Old Egyptian Old Egyptian- EgyptOld Hawaii+an Old Hawaii+an- Mean ValueOman Oman- OmanOrd Srvy GB Old Survey Grt Britn- England, I

99Time Offset ChartThe table below gives approximate UTC time offsets for various longitudinal zones. If you are in daylightsavings time, add one hour

100IndexAActive Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Active Route Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Acquiring Satellite Signals . . . . .8-9,11Alarm

101IInitialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9Installation, wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Installation, antenna . . . . . . . . . . . .92

102Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-53Active Route Page . . . . . . . . . . .50Activating and Inverting . . . . . .49Copying and Clea

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(POWER)— Red key turns the unit on and off, andcontrols three levels of screen backlighting intensity.(PAGE)— Scrolls main pages in sequence and retur

104GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one yearfrom the date of purchase. GARMIN will, a

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Screen OrientationThe GPS II+has a unique screen orientation feature for switching from a hori-zontal mounting position in a vehicle or on a bike to a

Initializing Your GPS II+To initialize the GPS II+, take the receiver outside and find an open area wherethe antenna has a clear view of the sky. You

This usually provides a position fix in 1 minute. You’ll know you have a fixwhen the unit automatically transitions from the Satellite Page to the Pos

If you have trouble initializing or getting a position fix, check the following:• Does the receiver have a clear view of the sky?If there are large bu

Scrolling Through the Main PagesTo turn the GPS II+back on, press and hold the power key.The GPS II+features five main pages which are linked together

Satellite PageLet’s start with the Satellite Page, which is the page you’ll view while your unit isgetting a position fix. If you’re not already on th

Position PageThe Position Page (Fig. 12a) shows you where you are, what direction you’reheading, and how fast you’re going—and it’s the page you’ll wa

To rename the waypoint:1. Use the keypad to highlight the name field, and press ENTER.2. Enter the waypoint name ‘HOME’ (Fig. 13a), and press ENTER. (

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Using the Position PageNow that you’ve marked a position, it’s time to take a brisk walk using thePosition and Map Pages to watch your every move. You

Fig. 15aFig. 15b15Map PageThe GPS II+’s next page, the Map Page, shows your movement as a real-timetrack log (an electronic breadcrumb trail that “fla

Fig. 16aFig. 16b16Going To a WaypointOnce you’ve stored a waypoint in memory, you can use the GPS II+to guide youto it by performing a simple GOTO. A

Fig. 17aFig. 17b17Compass PageWhenever you select a destination waypoint, the GPS II+provides graphic steer-ing guidance with the Compass Page (the de

Fig. 18aFig. 18b18Menu PageYou’ve already seen the first four pages in action by acquiring satellites, markinga position, and navigating to a destinat

Fig. 19aFig. 19b19Clearing the Track LogAfter you’ve practiced and used the GPSII+for a few trips, you may find thatyour map display has become clutte

Fig. 20aFig. 20b20Satellite PageThe GPS II+’s Satellite Page provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition andposition. As the receiver locks o

Fig. 21aFig. 21b21Sky View and Signal Strength BarsThe sky view and signal strength bars give you an indication of what satellitesare visible to the r

Fig. 22aFig. 22b22Receiver Status and EPEReceiver status is indicated at the top left of the page, with the current horizontalaccuracy (estimated posi

Fig. 23aFig. 23b23Not Usable— the receiver is unusable, possibly due to incorrect initialization orabnormal satellite conditions. Turn the unit off an

Thank You!Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS II+—the smallest, easiest-to-use GPS navigator for outdoor use! The GPSII+represents GARMIN’s continui

Battery Level IndicatorThe Satellite Page also features a battery level indicator, located to the left of the sky view, whichdisplays the strength of

Note: Using the screen back-lighting can greatly re d u c eb a t t e ry life. If you’re usingyour GPS primarily in day-light hours, you should

The graphic compass display isdesigned to show your currenttrack and doesn’t serve as atrue magnetic compass whileyou’re standing still.26Position Pag

The position format and unitsof measure for speed, distance,position, and altitude are allu s e r-selectable through thenavigation setup page (see p

Fig. 28aFig. 28b28Maximum Speed FieldTo obtain the most accurate reading of average speed, keep in mind that due tothe sensitivity of the GPS II+’s an

Fig. 29Note: As the II+ calculates theFOM, it will rapidly changeand then begin to stabilizeover time.29Marking a PositionThe GPS II+allows you to

Fig. 30aFig. 30b302. The unit will continue averaging until you have highlighted ‘SAVE?’ and pressed ENTER.To enter a different waypoint name:1. Highl

Fig. 31bUse the function prompts onthe left side of the waypointdefinition page to re v i e w,rename, or delete stored way-points and to create new

Fig. 32aFig. 32b32Nearest Waypoints PageThe nearest waypoints page shows the nine nearest waypoints that are within100 miles of your present position,

Fig. 33aFig. 33b33Waypoint List PageThe waypoint list page provides a complete list of all waypoints currently stored inthe GPS II+and their respectiv

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United States, which issolely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. T

Fig. 34aFig. 34b34Waypoint Definition PageThe waypoint definition page lets you create new waypoints manually or reviewand edit an existing waypoint’s

Fig. 35aFig. 35b35Reference WaypointsTo create a new waypoint manually without knowing its position coordinates,you’ll need to enter its bearing and d

Fig. 36aFig. 36b36Waypoint SymbolsThe GPS II+allows you to select one of 16 symbols for each waypoint for easyrecognition on the map display. From the

Fig. 37aFig. 37b37Waypoint CommentsEach waypoint stored in the GPS II+has a user-defined 16-character commentfield. The default comment is the UTC (or

Fig. 38aFig. 38b38Renaming and Deleting WaypointsThe rename and delete function fields are located along the right side of thewaypoint definition page

The waypoint scanning featurewill offer the first waypointthat matches the character orcharacters you have entered tothat point. If you have morethan

40Selecting a GOTO DestinationThe GPS II+provides five ways to navigate to a destination: GOTO, MOB,TracBack, route, and find city navigation (see pp.

Fig. 41aFig. 41b41Man Overboard FunctionThe GPS II+’s man overboard function (MOB) lets you simultaneously mark andset a course to a position for quic

Fig. 42aFig. 42b42TracBack NavigationGARMIN’s patented TracBack feature allows you to quickly retrace your pathusing the track log automatically store

Fig. 43bFig. 43c43To activate a TracBack route:1. Press GOTO, highlight ‘TRACBACK?’ (Fig. 43a), and press ENTER.Once the TracBack function has been ac

iiiThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B digital devices. This equipment generates, uses,and can radiate radio frequency ene

44Tips on Creating and Using the TracBack FeatureTo get the most out of the TracBack feature, remember the following tips:• Always clear your track lo

45TracBack Tips (cont.)• If the receiver is turned off or you lose satellite coverage during your trip, the TracBackroute will simply draw a straight

46Route Definition PageThe last form of navigating to a destination with the GPS II+is by creating a user-definedroute. The GPS II+lets you create and

47Route Definition Page (cont.)The right side of the route definition page features several ‘function’ fields whichlet you copy, clear, invert, or act

Fig. 48aFig. 48b48Creating and Navigating RoutesTo create a route from the route definition page:1. Highlight the ‘route number’ field, and press ENTE

49Activating and Inverting RoutesAfter a route has been entered, it can be either activated in sequence or invertedfrom the route definition page. The

Fig. 50aFig. 50b50Active Route PageOnce a route has been activated, the active route page will display the waypointsequence of your route with the est

Fig. 51aFig. 51b51Copying and Clearing RoutesThe route definition page is also used to copy a route to another route number.This feature is useful whe

Fig. 52aFig. 52b52Editing RoutesOnce a route has been created and stored, it can be edited at any time.To edit a route from the active route page or t

Fig. 53aFig. 53b53On-Route GOTOsAt the beginning of this section, we mentioned that the GPS II+will automatical-ly select the route leg closest to you

SECTION ONEWhat is GPS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Satellite Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Battery Ins

Fig. 54aFig. 54b54Selecting a User-Defined Navigation PageOnce you’ve selected a GOTO destination or activated a TracBack, MOB, orroute, the GPS II+wi

55Selecting a User-Defined Navigation Page (cont.)The ‘ETE’ field, located in the middle of the bottom of both pages, is a user-selectable field that

56Fig. 56Using the Compass PageThe GPS II+’s Compass Page (Fig. 56 and p. 57) provides graphic steering guid-ance to a destination waypoint. The middl

57Track OverGroundEstimated Time Enro u t e( U s e r-Selectable Field)Speed OverGroundDistance toWaypointGraphicCompass RingPointer toWaypointDestina

58Using the Highway PageThe GPS II+’s Highway Page (Fig. 58 and p. 59) also provides graphic steeringguidance to a destination waypoint, with a greate

59Track OverGroundEstimated Time Enro u t e( U s e r-Selectable Field)Speed OverGroundDistance toWaypointBearing toWaypointDestinationWaypointGraphic

60Map PageThe GPS II+features a powerful real-time map (Fig. 60 and p. 61) that can domuch more than just plot your course and route. The Map Page als

61Bearing toWaypointTrack LogRoute LineTrack OverGroundSpeed OverGroundPresentPositionPanningCursorDistance toWaypointgps ii + Mon (final?) 2/9/98 4:

62Zooming and PanningThere are three main functions you can perform from the Map Page: zooming,panning, and pointing. The map has 18 map scales (from

Zooming and Panning (cont.)As you begin to move the map, a crosshair appears (Fig. 63a). This crosshair willserve as a target marker for the map. The

1What is GPS?GPS is a system of 24 satellites which circle the earth twice a day in a very pre-cise orbit and transmit information to earth. The GPS I

64To review the waypoint definition page for a highlighted waypoint:1. Press ENTER while the waypoint is highlighted.From the waypoint definition page

65To select a waypoint display option:1. Highlight the symbol field (to the right of the name field), and press ENTER.2. Move the cursor to the ‘displ

Fig. 66aFig. 66b66Using the Cursor to Mark and GOTO WaypointsDuring panning, the crosshair represents a target position right on the Map Page,with the

67Accessing the Map PagesYou can access four additional pages—the map setup page, the track setup page,the find city page, and the city setup page—by

68The rest of the map setup page lets you specify what items are displayed or plottedon the Map Page by selecting ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ in the appropriate fie

69Track Setup PageThe track setup page lets you manage the GPS II+’s track log data. From thispage, you can select whether to record a track log and d

70Track Log DisplayThe track log option sets the number of points the unit will attempt to displayon the Map Page. The default setting of 250 points p

71Find City PageThe Find City page lets you search the built-in city database for a city.To search for a city by name:1. Highlight ‘FIND CITY’ (Fig. 7

72Find City Page (cont.)To GOTO the city location from the map:1. Press GOTO, and then press the ENTER key to activate the GOTO.To GOTO the city locat

73Menu PageThe GPS II+’s Menu Page provides access to additional pages (submenus) that areused to select and customize operation and navigation setup

2Satellite AcquisitionBecause the GPS II+relies on satellite signals to provide you with navigationguidance, the receiver needs to have an unobstructe

74Distance and Sun CalculationsThe distance and sun calculation page will give you the distance and bearingbetween any two waypoints or between your p

75System MenuThe setup menu page allows the user to access the unit’s system, navigation,alarm, and interface submenu pages.System SubmenuThe system s

76Date and Time SetupThe date and time is located directly below the mode field. Note: Date and timeinformation is derived from the GPS satellites and

77Screen ContrastThe GPS II+has adjustable screen contrast controlled by an on-screen bar scale.To set the screen contrast:1. Highlight the ‘contrast’

78Navigation SubmenuThe navigation setup submenu page (Fig. 78a) is used to select units of measure-ment for position formats, map datums, CDI scale,

79Map DatumsThe ‘datum’ field is located just below the ‘position’ field and comes with a WGS84 default setting. Although 106 total map datums are ava

80CDIScale SettingsThe course deviation indicator (CDI) definition field lets you select the +/- rangeof the CDI bar scale on the Highway Page. Three

81Magnetic Heading ReferenceThe GPS II+’s heading information can be displayed referencing magnetic north(automatic or user-defined), true north, or c

Fig. 82aFig. 82bNote: The arrival andCDI alarms may be setfrom 0.0 to 9.9 units. 82Alarms SubmenuThe alarms setup page is used to set the two alarms a

83Interface SubmenuThe GPS II+’s interface page lets you specify the formats for connecting externaldevices. There are six options: GRMN/GRMN, None/No

3Battery InstallationThe GPS II+operates on 4 AA batteries (not included), which are installed at thebase of the unit. These batteries provide up to 2

DGPS InterfaceThe last two format settings allow the differential-ready GPS II+to accept RTCMDGPS corrections in RTCM 104 version 2.0 format. Using DG

When the GPS II+is receiving DGPS corrections from the GBR 21, the ‘beacon receiver’ sec-tion of the I/O setup page will display the beacon frequency

Navigation SimulatorThe GPS II+’s simulator mode lets you practice all aspects of its operation withoutactive satellite acquisition. You can plan and

Dashboard MountingThe GPS II+can be mounted on the dashboard of an automobile or to another convenient surface using thetwo Velcro™strips provided wit

88SpecificationsThe GPS II+is constructed of high-quality materials and should not require user maintenance. If your unit everneeds repair, please tak

89Specifications (cont.)Position Accuracy: 1-5 meters (3-15 ft.) with DGPS corrections*15 meters (49 ft.) RMS**Velocity Accuracy: 0.1 knot RMSsteady s

RReceive Data InTTransmit Data Out+10-32vDC In-Ground Connection90Specifications and Wiring (cont.)Three optional cables are available to connect the

91Specifications and Wiring (cont.)The NMEA 0183 version 2.0 interface format is sup-ported by the GPS II+and enables the unit to drive up tothree NME

92Remote Antenna InstallationThe GPS II+’s antenna may be removed to allow attachment of an optional remote-mount GPS antennafor certain applications.

93MessagesThe GPS II+uses a flashing on-screen message indicator to alert you to important information. Wheneverthe message indicator appears, press P