Garmin GPS III Plus - Manual (Page 85)

To display the desired
information, highlight the
appropriate file tab (using
the LEFT/RIGHT keys on the
rocker keypad).
Once the desired tab is select-
ed, use the UP/ DOWN keys
on the rocker keypad to select
the desired item on the page.
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REFERENCE
Setup Menu
To select a Setup option, highlight the file tab for the desired function.
The information is automatically displayed when the file tab is highlighted.
The file tab headings and setup functions for these pages are:
Simulator Enable/Disable; Settings for simulated Track, Speed
and Altitude
System Backlight timeout, Battery type, Power Saver Mode
and Display Orientation
Units Units of measure settings for – Distance & Speed,
Heading and Altitude
Timers Count up/down User Timer, Battery Timer, and
usage timers for current day and since new
Time Formats for local 24 hour, local 12 hour (AM/PM) or
UTC; Difference setting from UTC to local time
Alarms Alarm Clock, Arrival Alarm, Off Course Alarm
Position Position Format (latitude/longitude, UTM/UPS,
Maidenhead, regional grids); Map Datum selection
Interface Format (NMEA, RTCM, GARMIN proprietary);
Mode setting for use with PC or a second unit
The following pages describe, in more detail, the available settings for each
Setup file tab item.