Garmin Geko 101 manual

owner’ s manual Geko 101 ™ Personal Navigator ® 190-00297-00_0C.indd i 10/1/2003, 12:58:43 PM[...]

© Copyright 2002-2003 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. T el. 913/397.8200 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey , SO51 9DL, U.K. T el. 44/1794.519944 Fax 44/1794.519222 Garmin Corporation N[...]

iii Let the Fun Begin fun (noun): 1. A source of enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure . 2. Enjoyment; amusement: have fun at the party . 3. Playful, often noisy, activity. W e don’ t know about the noise, but fun and simplicity is what the Geko 101 is all about. T o get the most out of your new Geko 101, take the time to r ead through this Owner’ [...]

iv Introduction ..................................................... ii-vi Registration ........................................................... iii W arnings and Cautions .......................................... v FCC Compliance Statement .................................. vi Software License Agreement .................................. vi I[...]

v W ARNING: If you choose to use the Geko 101 in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibil- ity of the owner/operator of the Geko 101 to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the Geko 101 over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impa[...]

vi The Geko 101 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide r easonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” r equirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following[...]

1 Installing Batteries Introduction Battery Compar tment Installing the Batteries The Geko 101 operates on two AAA batteries (not included), which are installed at the back of the unit. T o install the batteries, r emove the batter y cover by inserting a coin in the bottom slot. T wist the coin to lift the cover up and pull away . Insert the batter[...]

2 Backlighting and Contrast If the lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the scr een, you can adjust the contrast or turn on the backlight. Press and release the POWER button fr om any screen to turn on the backlight. The backlight is timed to stay on for 30 seconds (for a longer time choose ‘System’ on the Menu Page) to save battery [...]

3 Main Pages All of the information needed to operate the Geko 101 is found on four main ‘pages’ (or display screens). These pages are the Satellite, Map, Navigation, and Menu. Simply press the P AGE button to switch between pages. Satellite Page Basics The Satellite Page shows the Geko 101 gathering all the necessary satellite information in o[...]

4 Map Page Basics The Map Page shows where you are (the animated fi gure) and pr ovides a picture of where you are going. As you travel (the animated fi gure ‘walks’) and leaves a ‘trail’ (track log). W aypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map. T o help you better visualize the ‘r eal world’, Geko 101 automatically rotates [...]

5 Map Page Options The Map Page Options allow you to use the Map Page for customizing the Map Page. The following options are available: • Map Setup: Allows you to adjust the map settings including: Orient Map (Ahead or Northward) : When ‘AHEAD’ is selected, the top of the map is oriented in the direction you are curr ently moving. When ‘NO[...]

6 Using the T rack Log The Geko 101 draws an electronic br eadcrumb trail or ‘track log’ on the Map Page as you travel. The track log starts recor ding as soon as the Geko 101 gets a location fi x. T o make use of the track log, select the ‘P AN TRACK LOG’ option to show a pointer which moves along the track log when you press the UP or DO[...]

7 NO TE: The direction arrow , desti- nation symbol, bearing informa- tion, Time T o Go , Arrival T ime and F inal Distance only appear when you have started a GO T O or a T racBack. ) Navigation Page The Navigation Page helps guide you to a destination. When you’re moving with no par - ticular destination in mind, the Navigation Page shows you y[...]

8 Data Field Options By pressing the UP or DOWN button, you can cycle thr ough the Data fi elds at the bottom of the Navigation Page: A verage Speed —the average speed traveled since last trip reset. Elevation —the measurement of height above mean sea level. Heading —the direction you are traveling. Location —shows your current latitude an[...]

9 Menu Page Basics The Menu Page gives you access to the Geko 101’ s essential features. With the Menu Page you can create (Mark) and select waypoints, change the time settings, adjust units of measure, and access the system setup features. MARK Page The MARK Page allows you to defi ne a location as a waypoint and then change the way- point symb[...]

10 (Continued from previous page) ( UP button to move right to left, DOWN button to move left to right). When you reach the position place you want to change , stop and press the OK button. Using the UP or DOWN button, scroll through the choices and highlight the one you want. Press the OK button and the position place is now changed. Repeat until [...]

11 WA YPOINTS Page The W aypoints Page organizes all of your waypoints in alphabetical or der for easy selec- tion by name or by proximity , or , if you choose, allows you to delete all waypoints. To select a waypoint: 1. F rom the MENU Page press the UP or DO WN button to highlight ‘W A YPOINTS’, then press the OK button. 2. Select ‘LIST ALL[...]

12 Review W aypoint Page The Review W aypoint Page allows you to change the waypoint symbol, name, elevation and location (just as on the Mark W aypoint Page). Y ou can also delete the waypoint, display the waypoint on the Map Page, start a GOTO and Project the waypoint. To delete a waypoint: 1. On the REVIEW WA YPOINT P age , press the UP or DO WN[...]

13 Using the Project waypoint featur e, the Geko 101 can create a waypoint at a specifi ed distance and bearing using an existing waypoint as a reference. Y ou can also change the waypoint name, symbol and elevation on this page. Projecting a waypoint: 1. Select a waypoint from the list on the WA YPOINTS Page and press the OK button to display the[...]

14 TIME Page The T ime Page allows you to select a 12 hour or 24 hour time format, enter the proper time zone, and choose Daylight Savings T ime. When you select 12 hour time formatting, the clock will read like a standar d clock with 12 hour AM and 12 hour PM cycles. The 24 hour option sets the Geko 101 to display a 24 hour cycle (Military Time). [...]

15 Daylight Savings Time Daylight savings time can be set to ‘Automatic’ (using the built-in almanac to automati- cally change the clock settings when daylight savings goes into or out of effect). Y ou can choose ‘Y es’ to manually add daylight savings or ‘No’ to remain on standard time. To change the daylight saving fi eld: 1. Press t[...]

16 UNITS Page Using the Geko 101 with a paper map increases the navigation power of each. T o use a map in conjunction with the Geko 101, you must select the position format, map datum, map units, and north reference to match the map. The Geko 101 supports both the UTM/ UPS and latitude/longitude grids, which defi ne position location for the enti[...]

17 T o change the Map Datum: 1. F rom the MENU Page press the UP or DO WN button to highlight ‘UNITS’. Press the OK button to display the UNITS P age. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the ‘MAP DA TUM’ fi eld and press the OK button. 3. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired datum and press the OK button. 4. Press t[...]

18 North Reference ‘Reference’ refers to the orientation of a map’ s grid. Map makers try to align the vertical lines on a map with T r ue North . T rue North is the direction from any location on the earth’ s surface to the ‘north pole’. Maps are typically referenced to true north. Because a compass points to magnetic north, not true n[...]

19 SYSTEM P age The System Page allows you to choose from thr ee modes of operation (Normal, Battery Save, DEMO), change the display back light timeout setting, and adjust the display contrast. GPS Mode The GPS receiver is always ‘ON’ when it’ s in ‘NORMAL ’ mode. The normal mode is more responsive to sudden turns or change of speed/accel[...]

20 Menu Page System P age Y ou can set the backlight to stay on all the time, but watch your battery power! Light Timeout The ‘LIGHT TIMEOUT’ option allows you to set the display backlight timeout (stays on, 15 or 30 seconds, and 1 or 2 minutes) and to adjust the display contrast. T o change the light timeout: 1. F rom the MENU Page press the U[...]

21 Physical Case: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy , waterproof to IPX7 standards (waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes) Size: 3.92’H x 1.85’W x .96’D W eight: Approx. 3.1 ounces w/batteries T emperature Range: 5° to 158°F (-15° to 70°C) 3 (operating) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready , 12 par allel channel Acquisition tim[...]

22 Standard Accessories Owner’ s Manual Quick Start Guide Optional Accessories Belt Clip Attaches to the back of the unit for convenient carrying. Bicycle Mounting Kit Allows the Geko 101 to be mounted on bicycle handle bars. Carrying Case Protects the Geko 101 when not in use. Lanyard Attaches to the back of the unit for convenient carrying. Mar[...]

23 E Elevation 8 F FCC Compliance Statement vi Final Distance 8 G Global Positioning System iv GOTO 6, 12 GPS Mode 19 H Heading 8 I Installing Batteries 1 L Light T imeout 20 Location 8, 9 Index A Accessories 22 Arrival T ime 8 Auto Zoom On/Off 5 A verage Speed 8 B Backlight 20 Backlighting 2 Batteries 1, 19, 21 Battery Save Mode 19 Battery usage i[...]

24 Index Index M Main Pages 3 Map Datums 16–17 Map Page 4–6 Options 5 Mark Page 9–10 Max Speed 8 Menu Page 9 N Navigation Page 7–8 Options 7 Nearest waypoints 11 North Reference 18 O OK Button 2 Orient Map 5 P P AGE Button 2 Position Format 16 POWER Button 2 Projecting a W aypoint 13 R Registration iii Reset Max Speed 7 Reset T rip 7 Review[...]

25 This GARMIN product is warranted to be free fr om defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. W ithin this period, GARMIN will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or r eplacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor , provided that the [...]

© Copyright 2003 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey , SO51 9DL, U.K. Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2 nd Road, Shijr , T aipei County , T aiwan www .garmin.com Part Number 190-00297-00 [...]