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Buen manual de instrucciones

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¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual Garmin GPS 50 se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales Garmin GPS 50, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones Garmin GPS 50 debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo Garmin GPS 50
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo Garmin GPS 50
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo Garmin GPS 50
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de Garmin GPS 50 no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de Garmin GPS 50 y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico Garmin en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de Garmin GPS 50, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo Garmin GPS 50, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual Garmin GPS 50. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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    GARMIN International, Inc. GPS 50 PERSONAL NA VIGA T OR TM OWNER'S MANUAL[...]

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    GPS 50 Personal Navigator TM OWNER'S MANUAL (for Software Version 2.0 or above)[...]

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    © 1991-1992 GARMIN, 9875 Widmer Road, Lenexa, KS 66215 Printed in Taiwan. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of GARMIN. Information in this document is subject[...]

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    PREFACE GARMIN thanks you for selecting our high performance, full featured Personal Navigator TM . The GPS 50 represents our continued commitment to provide you with a portable navigation unit that is versatile, extremely accurate, and easy to use. We are confident you will enjoy using your unit for many years to come. The GPS 50's rugged con[...]

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    ii CAUTION The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is under development and is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS 50 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID c[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE BASIC FEATURES 1 INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 50 1-1 1.1 Capabilities 1-1 1.2 Operations 1-2 2 GETTING STARTED 2-1 2.1 Front Panel 2-1 2.2 Banners 2-1 2.3 Cursor and Fields 2-3 2.4 Keypad Operation 2-3 2.5 Entering Data 2-5 2.6 Viewing Messages 2-5 2.7 Operating Modes 2-6 3 BASIC OPERATION 3-1 3.1 Power On 3-1 3.2 Sate[...]

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    iv 4.9 Filter Settings 4-6 4.10 Output 4-7 4.11 Map Datum 4-7 ADVANCED FEATURES 5 NAVIGATION PLANNING 5-1 5.1 Navigation Menu 5-1 5.2 Date and Time 5-1 5.3 Event Timer 5-2 5.4 Trip Planning 5-4 5.5 Sunrise/Sunset 5-4 5.6 Alarm Clock 5-5 6 ROUTES 6-1 6.1 Navigating Using Routes 6-1 6.2 Route Catalog 6-2 6.3 Editing Routes 6-3 6.4 Activating Routes 6[...]

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    1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 50 1.1 CAPABILITIES The GPS 50 provides a host of powerful capabilities which were previously found only in much larger systems: · Performance: State-of-the-art MultiTrac TM receiver tracks up to eight satellites while providing high receiver sensitivity, fast first fix, and continuous navigation updates. ?[...]

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    1-2 We encourage you to read through this manual and experiment using the built-in simulator. This will help you quickly master the power of the GPS 50. 1.2 OPERATIONS You may use your GPS 50 for both portable and fixed operations. The unit may be operated from external AC power using a battery charger, external 5-40 volt DC power using the power/d[...]

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    2-1 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2.1 FRONT PANEL The front panel consists of a 20-key keypad and a LCD display which includes three lines of information and various banners. Both the display and keypad are illuminated for operating in darkness. 2.2 BANNERS Information displayed on the LCD is commonly referred to as a “ page ” . A page consists of [...]

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    2-3 2.3 CURSOR AND FIELDS Alphanumeric Field Cursor on Confirmation Field Numeric Field Cursor on Cyclic Field The area of the page which is underlined is called the cursor . The cursor may be moved to locations on the page called fields which allow you to enter data. You will encounter four types of fields. · Numeric fields accept numbers. For ex[...]

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    2-4 Pressing the MSG/SET key allows you to view new messages when the "MSG" banner is flashing. (See Section 2.6 and Appendix A.) Pressing the MSG/SET key also selects the Setup Pages which allow you to view satellite tracking status and customize the unit as you like. (See Section 3.2 and Chapter 4.) Pressing the GOTO/MOB key once allows[...]

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    2-5 2.5 ENTERING DATA To enter data you must first move the cursor under the desired field by pressing the right or left arrow key. To enter a number... · Press the key that is labeled with the desired number. The numbers will fill in from the left side of the field similar to a typewriter. You must enter any leading zeros in the field. For exampl[...]

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    2-6 Important messages will remain on the Message Page after being viewed. If this occurs, the MSG banner will be in view but will not flash (if no messages exist, the MSG banner will not be visible). To review these messages, press the MSG key until the “ MESSAGES ” title is displayed. Then, press the MORE key until the “ END MSGS ” title [...]

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    3-1 CHAPTER 3 BASIC OPERATION 3.1 POWER ON After you turn your GPS 50 on, it will conduct a series of self tests and display the following notices: “ VER x.xx ” , “ COPYRIGHT ” , “ 1991-1992 ” , and “ GARMIN ” . Following completion of the tests, the GPS 50 will begin acquiring satellites that will typically take two minutes to obta[...]

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    3-2 The Satellite Status Page may be displayed by pressing the SET key. This page shows the number of satellites tracked and visible, dilution of precision (DOP), and estimated position error (EPE). DOP is a measure of the satellite geometry quality and hence the relative accuracy of your position (1 meaning the best and 10 meaning poor). EPE, whic[...]

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    3-3 The Position Page may be displayed by pressing the NAV key. This page displays your latitude and longitude relative to the selected earth datum (see Section 4.11), as well as the altitude above mean sea level (MSL). When the GPS 50 is performing 2D navigation, the last known altitude will be used in the latitude/longitude computation. If the al[...]

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    3-4 3.4 AUTOSTORE Waypoint Name Storage Selection Latitude Longitude A UTOSTORE TM PAGE The AutoStore TM Page is displayed by pressing the ENT key while viewing the Position Page. This page allows you to capture your position at the touch of a button so that you may easily return later. Additionally, you may record your navigation path by inserting[...]

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    3-5 The CDI Page may be displayed by pressing the NAV key. This page displays virtually all the information you need to guide your craft. The CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) is oriented so that the center represents your desired course and the CDI hash represents your position. You must steer toward the center of the CDI to eliminate cross track e[...]

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    3-6 Waypoint View/Action Name Selection ( POSN, REN, DE L) Latitude Longitude WAYPOINT DEFINITION PAGE The Waypoint Definition Page may be displayed by pressing the WPT key. It allows you to review, create, modify, delete, and rename waypoints. To create, modify, or review a waypoint · With the cursor under the waypoint name field, enter the desir[...]

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    3-7 · Press ENT, the waypoint is now deleted from memory. (NOTE: If you wish to delete a waypoint that is used in a route, first remove it from all routes before attempting to delete the waypoint. An attempt to delete a waypoint used in a route will result in the message “ ROUTE WPT ” .) A stored waypoint is used by entering its alphanumeric n[...]

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    3-8 The Nearest Waypoint Page may be displayed by pressing the WPT key. It provides the waypoint name and bearing/range/estimated time enroute from present position. Entire lists of your nearest waypoints (indicated by NR1 through NR9) may be viewed by pressing the MORE key while the cursor is under the waypoint name. 3.8 NAVIGATE TO A WAYPOINT The[...]

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    3-9 3.9 MAN OVERBOARD The Man Overboard function allows you to set an instantaneous course to a captured position, providing rapid response to an emergency situation. Man Overboard Waypoint Desired Range Track Estimated Time Enroute ACTIVE ROUTE PAGE (MAN OVERBOARD MODE) To activate the Man Overboard function... · Press MOB twice. The Active Route[...]

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    3-10 The GPS 50 is ready to accept your commands! Select the simulator mode... · Press SET until the Set Menu is displayed. · Press MORE until “ OP MODE? ” is displayed. · Press ENT to display the Operating Mode Page. · Press MORE until “ SIMULATR? ” is displayed, then press the ENT key. You have just selected simulator mode. Set the si[...]

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    3-11 · With the cursor under the GOTO waypoint name, enter the waypoint name GRMN. Begin by pressing the 3 key (which also has a “ G ” printed on it). The letter “ H ” is displayed. Press the left or right arrow key until “ G ” is displayed. Press the 6 key followed by the left or right arrow key until “ R ” is displayed. Press the[...]

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    4-1 CHAPTER 4 UNIT CUSTOMIZATION The GPS 50 is designed for maximum flexibility. The unit features Setup Pages which allow you to customize your unit by setting a wide variety of parameters. You may cycle through the Satellite Status, Setup Menu, and Message Pages as illustrated below by pressing the SET key repeatedly until the desired page is dis[...]

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    4-2 4.2 OPERATING MODE Mode Select Speed OPERATING MODE PAGE The GPS 50 provides you with the capability to select from three modes which will allow you to operate your unit in the manner which best suits your needs. To select the operating mode... · With the cursor under the mode select field, press MORE until the desired operating mode is displa[...]

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    4-3 To arm/disarm the anchor drag alarm... · Press MORE until “ ANCHR ALR ” is displayed. Press the right arrow key to move the cursor to line two. · To arm the anchor drag alarm, enter a non-zero distance. If your boat drifts away from the anchored position more than the specified distance, you will be informed with an alarm tone and the mes[...]

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    4-4 The GPS 50 will automatically turn the backlighting off after a specified number of seconds (backlighting is restored by pressing any key). If you are using battery power, this feature will help you extend battery life. To change the timeout period... · With the cursor under the light timeout period, enter a non-zero value. · To disable the b[...]

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    4-5 To select navigation units... · Press MORE to select the desired combination of distance, speed, and altitude units. You may select from Nautical units (nm, kt, ft), Statute units (mi, mh, ft), or Metric units (km, kh, mt). 4.7 CDI SCALE CDI Scale CDI SCALE PAGE The GPS 50 allows you to set the scale for the CDI displayed on the CDI Page (see [...]

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    4-6 To select true heading... · With the cursor under the heading mode select field, press MORE until “ TRUE HDG ” is displayed. To select automatic magnetic heading... · With the cursor under the heading mode select field, press MORE until “ AUTO MAG ” is displayed. The computed magnetic variation at the present position will be displaye[...]

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    4-7 4.10 OUTPUTS Output Select OUTPUT PAGE You may select the output data format for your interface requirements. To select the GPS 50 output format... · Press MORE until the desired output format is displayed. “ NMEA 0180 ” , “ NMEA 0182 ” (also known as NMEA 0180 Complex) and “ NMEA 0183 ” are available for interfacing with other mar[...]

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    4-8 To select a standard map datum... · With the cursor under the map datum select field, press MORE or the arrow keys until the desired map datum is displayed. Refer to Appendix C for a list of the standard map datums. To select a user map datum... User Map Datum Latitude Correction Longitude Correctio n · With the cursor under the map datum sel[...]

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    5-1 CHAPTER 5 NAVIGATION PLANNING The GPS 50 provides a menu page under the NAV key which allows you to select from a menu of time and planning functions. You may cycle through the Navigation Pages by pressing the NAV key repeatedly until the desired page is displayed. CDI Page Position Page Navigation Menu 5.1 NAVIGATION MENU Menu Select NAVIGATIO[...]

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    5-2 The Date/Time Page displays the date and time in either UTC or local format. In addition, the format you select on this page is used for time displays on other pages. To change the time display... · Press MORE to select either “ LCL ” (local) or “ UTC ” . The GPS 50 will keep track of local as well as UTC time. UTC, which is essentiall[...]

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    5-3 · Press ENT. The timer will start counting down. When the timer reaches zero, you will be informed with the message “ TIMER EXP ” and the timer will begin to count up showing you the elapsed time since the timer has expired. To stop the count down timer... · With the cursor under the selection field, press MORE until “ STOP? ” is disp[...]

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    5-4 5.4 TRIP PLANNING From To Waypoint Waypoint Desired Distance Track Estimated Time Enroute TRIP PLANNING PAGE The Trip Planning Page allows you to calculate the distance, desired track, and time requirement between any two waypoints. To perform trip planning... • Enter the from waypoint. If you wish to use your present position, leave it blank[...]

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    5-5 times for the current date at the waypoint. The sunrise and sunset times will be displayed in local or UTC time based on your selection on the Date/Time Page (see Section 5.2). 5.6 ALARM CLOCK Alarm Switch Alarm Time Current Time ALARM CLOCK PAGE The Alarm Clock Page on the GPS 50 allows you to concentrate on other important tasks while the GPS[...]

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    6-1 CHAPTER 6 ROUTES 6.1 NAVIGATING USING ROUTES PNT BUO9 BU07 (Active to Waypoint) BAY Active Leg HOME (Active from Waypoint) The GPS 50 offers a route navigation feature for you to navigate along a pre- defined sequence of waypoints. The GPS 50 route capability allows you to create and store ten routes, each containing up to nine waypoints. Route[...]

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    6-2 You may alternate between the two route pages as illustrated below by pressing the RTE key. Route Catalog Page Active Route Page 6.2 ROUTE CATALOG First and Last Route Waypoints Total Distance Route Number (rtA, rt1...rt9) ROUTE CATALOG PAGE The Route Catalog Page provides a list of the routes stored in the GPS 50. This page shows the route num[...]

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    6-3 You may press the MORE key to select route editing, activation, copy and deletion functions. 6.3 EDITING ROUTES From Waypoint To Waypoint Desired Track Distance Leg Route Number Number (L0...L8) (rtA, rt1...rt9) ROUTE REVIEW PAGE The Route Review Page displays the waypoints of a route and allows you to create, change, and review routes. It show[...]

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    6-4 · Press MORE until “ EDIT? ” is displayed. Press the ENT key. The Route Review Page will be displayed showing the waypoints of the first leg. You may view additional legs by pressing the left or right arrow key while the cursor is under the “ to waypoint. ” · Press RTE to return to the Route Catalog Page.To insert a waypoint into a ro[...]

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    6-5 the active route (route A) before activating another route. Also, you may copy a route and then make changes to form a new route. To copy a route... · Select the desired route on the Route Catalog Page and press ENT. · Press MORE until “ COPY? ” is displayed. Press ENT. The Route Catalog Page will appear as illustrated below. · Press MOR[...]

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    6-6 Immediately after activating a route, the Active Route Page will be displayed. This page displays the leg number (L1 to L8, meaning legs 1 through 8 of the selected route, or AL meaning the active leg), the two waypoints composing the leg, the desired track between the two waypoints, and the enroute distance and time from your present position [...]

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    6-7 6.5 BUILDING ROUTES USING A uto S tore TM GARMIN ’ s AutoStore TM feature, introduced in Section 3.4, allows you to capture your position and store it in the route of your choice at the touch of a button. By doing so, you are building a route consisting of waypoints stored along the path you travel. Suppose you are heading out for a long day [...]

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    6-8 · With the cursor under the storage select field, press MORE until the desired route is displayed (e.g., Route 5 as illustrated below). This route will be the default storage selection for subsequent AutoStore TM operations until it is changed or the route becomes full. · With the desired route selected, press ENT. The AutoStore TM waypoint w[...]

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    7-1 CHAPTER 7 SAMPLE SIMULATED TRIP Now that you have gained a good understanding of the GPS 50 advanced features, you are ready to embark on a sample route navigation trip! (The sample illustrations in this chapter assume that the factory default settings have not been changed. If you have changed these parameters, the unit may display slightly di[...]

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    7-2 Select the simulator mode... · Press SET until the Set Menu is displayed. · Press MORE until “ OP MODE? ” is displayed. · Press ENT to display the Operating Mode Page. · Press MORE until “ SIMULATR? ” is displayed, then press ENT. You have just selected the simulator mode. Set the simulation speed... · With the cursor under the spe[...]

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    7-3 Since your trip starts at Ft. Myers, you need to set your GPS 50 position to that location. Set your GPS 50 position... · Press NAV until the Position Page is displayed. NOTE: The position will be changing by your entered speed. · Press an arrow key to move the cursor under the latitude. · Press CLR until the “ N ” hemispheric designatio[...]

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    7-4 Create a waypoint named KWST, the Key West area of South Florida. · With the cursor under the waypoint name, enter KWST. Begin by pressing the 4 key (which also has a “ K ” printed on it). The letter “ K ” is displayed. Press the 8 key (which also has a “ W ” printed on it). The letter “ W ” is displayed. Press the 7 key (which[...]

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    7-5 · Enter the waypoint name DRYT, latitude (N24°38.00') and longitude (W082° 55.07'). Create a waypoint named FMYR which is the name for Fort Myers, Florida. · Move the cursor back under the waypoint name field. · Enter the waypoint name FMYR, latitude (N26°35.17'), and longitude (W081°51.81'). Now that the sample waypo[...]

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    7-6 · Enter the waypoint name FMYR followed by the ENT key. You have just entered Ft. Myers as the waypoint from which your voyage will start. · Enter DRYT as the second waypoint of the route. · Enter KWST as the third waypoint of the route. This is the waypoint where your voyage will end. If you haven ’ t already guessed, you have just create[...]

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    7-7 · With the cursor under “ ACTIVATE? ” , press ENT to activate the sample route. The Active Route Page will be displayed. The sample route is now active. This page displays the waypoint you are going from (FMYR) and the waypoint you are going to (DRYT) on line one as well as desired track, distance and time information on lines two and thre[...]

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    7-8 · At some point during the simulation, you may wish to try the GOTO function. Suppose severe weather in the Dry Tortugas area was reported over your VHF com. You may wish to shorten your trip by heading directly to Key West, Florida. Simply press GOTO. The Active Route Page will be displayed. · Enter KWST. The GPS 50 will set an instantaneous[...]

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    A-1 APPENDIX A MESSAGES The GPS 50 uses the Message Page to communicate important information to you. Some messages are advisory in nature, others are warnings that may require your intervention. This appendix provides a complete list of GPS 50 messages and their meanings. Please pay careful attention to all messages. ACTV WPT - An attempt has been[...]

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    A-2 MEM BATT - The battery that sustains user memory is low and should be replaced by an authorized GARMIN service center as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in loss of stored data, including all waypoints and routes. MEM FULL - The waypoint memory is full. You should delete unused waypoints to make room for new waypoints. NO EMP RT - [...]

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    B-1 APPENDIX B NAVIGATION TERMS B.1 DEFINITIONS This section provides an illustration of and definitions for the navigation terms used in this manual.[...]

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    B-2 Velocity/time terms: GS Ground speed. GS is the speed measured relative to the ground; also known as velocity over ground (VOG). VMG Velocity made good. VMG is velocity in the direction of the desired course. It is the speed at which you are closing on the “ active to ” waypoint. ETE Estimated time enroute. ETE is the time it will take to r[...]

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    B-3 B.2 COURSE TO STEER (CTS) Course To Steer is a GARMIN exclusive that recommends an optimal direction to steer that will guide you to the course and proceed efficiently along your route.[...]

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    B-4 As an example, suppose you activate the route illustrated above. The GPS 50 chooses the closest leg with a desired track of 45 degrees but your position happens to be two nautical miles off course. The unit will automatically compute the optimal course to steer (which is 15° in this example). Press the NAV key until the CDI Page is displayed, [...]

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    C-1 APPENDIX C INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE C.1 SPECIFICATIONS GPS 50 SPECIFICATIONS * ————————————————————————————— - PHYSICAL Case: Waterproof Size: Portable: 3.23"w x 6.26"h x 1.46"d (82mm x 159mm x 37mm) Fixed: 3.23"w x 4.87"h x 1.46"d (82mm x 124mm x 37mm) [...]

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    C-2 Accuracy: Position: 15 meters (49 ft) RMS ** Velocity: 0.1 knots RMS steady state Dynamics: 90 knots velocity, 3g dynamics INTERFACES NMEA 0180 NMEA 0182 NMEA 0183 (Version 1.5; December 1987) Approved sentences: GPBWC, GPGLL, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPR00, GPWPL, GPXTE Proprietary sentences: PGRMA Transmission rate: GPBWC, GPGLL, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPXTE, an[...]

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    C-3 C.2 ELECTRICAL WIRING The GPS 50 power/data cable allows you to connect the unit to vehicle power systems, other marine electronics, and a remote alarm/beeper. The harness will plug into the connector located on the rear panel of the GPS 50. To connect to vehicle power systems... · Connect the RED harness lead (with fuse) to the positive (+) s[...]

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    C-4 data interface. The unit can provide data for up to three NMEA “ listeners ” simultaneously. Refer to installation instructions of these devices for further information. To connect the GPS 50 to an NMEA electronic device... · Connect the BROWN harness lead to the NMEA “ A ” line of a two-wire, shielded cable. · Connect the BLACK harne[...]

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    C-5 To install universal mount above dash... · The universal mount is completely assembled and ready for fixed installation above dash. Mount the base to the boat dash using appropriate screws (#8 flat head screws are recommended). To install universal mount on a surface...[...]

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    C-6 · Remove the E-ring from the special screw under the base using a pair of pliers. · Remove the lever. · Unscrew the special screw and remove it from the base. · The base, lever, detent pin, detent spring, plastic spacer, and wave washer may be set aside (these parts are not used for surface installation). · Remove the screws which mount th[...]

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    C-7 The universal mount is designed to allow the GPS 50 to be installed either with or without the battery pack attached. To adjust the universal mount to accept the GPS 50 with the battery pack attached: · Loosen the coinslot screw. · Raise the connector plate to its tallest position. · Tighten the coinslot screw. When adjusted properly, the co[...]

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    C-8 · Connect the antenna or antenna cable. No other electrical connections are required; all power and data connections are made through the 6- pin connector installed in the universal mount. To remove the GPS 50 from the universal mount... · Disconnect the antenna or antenna cable. · Apply enough force to the release tab to allow the unit to p[...]

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    C-9 C.5 BATTERY PACK OPERATION The GPS 50 is supplied with a sealed, 4-cell alkaline battery pack. The battery pack must be removed from the unit in order to replace the cells. To remove the battery pack... · Push down on the spring tab on the right side of the battery pack. · Pull the battery pack off the right side of the unit.[...]

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    C-10 To replace the alkaline batteries... · Grip the battery pack around the outside edge (not the bottom). · Push the top of the battery pack against the edge of a hard surface which will not mar the plastic. The outer sleeve will slide off the cage, revealing the batteries inside. · Replace the batteries, observing the polarity diagram engrave[...]

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    C-11 internal memory battery should typically last three to five years. If the GPS 50 detects a low memory battery, you will be informed with the message “ MEM BATT ” . You should return your unit to an authorized GARMIN service center as soon as possible for service. Failure to do so may result in loss of data each time you turn your unit off [...]

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    D-1 APPENDIX D MAP DATUMS The following is a list of the GPS 50 map datum selections and the corresponding map datum name (including the area of application): ADINDAN ADINDAN - Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan AFGOOYE AFGOOYE - Somalia AIN ELABD AIN EL ABD 1970 - Bahrain Island, Saudi Arabia ANNA1ASTR ANNA 1 ASTRO 1965 - Cocos Islands ARC 1950 ARC 19[...]

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    D-2 EUROPE 79 EUROPEAN 1979 - Austria, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland FIN HYFRD FINLAND HAYFORD 1910 - Finland GANDAJIKA GANDAJIKA BASE - Republic of Maldives GEOD 49 GEODETIC DATUM 1949 - New Zealand GUAM 1963 GUAM 1963 - Guam Island GUX ASTRO GUX 1 ASTRO - Guadalcanal Island HJORSY 55 HJORSEY 1955 - Iceland HONG KONG HON[...]

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    D-3 NAD27 C A NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) NAD27 CUB NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Cuba NAD27 GRN NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Greenland (Hayes Peninsula) NAD27 MEX NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Mexico NAD83 NORTH AMERICAN 1983 - Alaska, Canada, Central America, CONUS, Mexico OBSERV 66 OBSERVATORI[...]

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    E-2 M Magnetic variation 4-5 Magnetic Variation Page 4-5 Maintenance C-10 Man overboard 3-9 Manual altitude entry 3-3 Map datum 4-7 Map Datum Page 4-7 Message banner 2-5 Message Page 4-1 N Navigation 2D 3-1 3D 3-1 DR 3-1 Navigation Menu 5-1 Navigation units 4-4 Nearest Waypoint Page 3-7 NMEA output 4-7 Normal mode 2-6 Numeric field 2-3 O Operating [...]

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