Messages & setup menu – Garmin GPS 12XL User Manual
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Messages
The messages page displays any current message
alerts. There are two types of messages: temporary alerts
(e.g., approaching a waypoint) and condition alerts
(e.g., battery power low). All messages are initially indi-
cated by a flashing on-screen indicator. Temporary alerts
are then cleared, while condition alerts can be viewed
again from the messages page.
Find City Function
The find city page provides the same features as the
find city selection from the map options window. See
page 40 for more information on the find city page.
Setup Menu
The setup menu displays an additional list of four
menu options used exclusively for configuring the GPS
12XL to your preferences. Menu selections for ‘system’
setup, ‘navigation’ setup, ‘interface’ setup and ‘alarms’
settings are available.
System Setup: Mode
The system setup page is used to select the operat-
ing mode, time offset, and screen preferences. The GPS
12XL has two operating modes:
•
Normal Mode
operates the unit at maximum
performance, and provides battery life of up to 24
hours on alkaline batteries.
•
Simulator Mode
allows you to operate the unit
without acquiring satellites, and is ideal for prac-
ticing, or entering waypoints and routes while at
home.
To select an operating mode:
1. Highlight the ‘MODE’ field, and press
.
2. Select a mode and press
.
System Setup: Offset
The date and time offset is located directly below
the mode field. Note: Date and time information is
derived from the GPS satellites and cannot be changed
by the user. Because the time shown is UTC (Greenwich
Mean Time) time, you will need to enter a time offset to
display the correct local time for your area. To deter-
mine the time offset for your area, note your position
and refer to the chart in Appendix C.
Messages &
Setup Menu
REFERENCE
42
Select the ‘Setup Menu’
option from the Main
Menu to access configura-
tion options for your GPS
12 XL.
The GPS 12XL’s two oper-
ating modes are accessed
through the system setup
submenu.
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