Whistler GPS - Manual (Page 36)

Unit Will Not Turn On
1. Check to see if batteries are installed correctly.
2. Replace with two new AA alkaline batteries.
3. Need to hold the power button for at least 2 seconds.
Unit Will Turn On, Then Turn Itself Off:
1. Batteries may be weak – too weak for the low battery warning
to be displayed. Replace with two new AA alkaline batteries.
2. Did not accept warning page, unit timed out and turned off.
Takes More Than 10 Minutes To Get A Position Fix:
1. If there are any obstacles nearby or overhead, move to a
new location.
2. Make sure that the antenna is pointing up, has a clear view of
the sky and is a reasonable distance away from your body.
3. Check Satellite Status screen to see if the receiver is acquiring
data.
4. If the receiver still does not get a position fix within 10 minutes,
you need to perform a Cold Start procedure.
Unit Is Not Leaving “Bread Crumbs” Along My Route
1. Make sure that “Track Logs”, from the main menu, is set to
either “Fill” or “Wrap”.
Battery Life Seems Shorter Than It Should Be:
1. Make sure that you are using two AA alkaline or high capacity
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
2. Shorter life span of the batteries can be due to excessive use of
the backlight. Turn the backlight off when not needed.
3. In the “Setting” menu, try using the “Saving” option in the
“Navigation Mode” selection.
4. Ni-Cd batteries are not recommended. These batteries will
not provide enough power long enough to be useful. Replace
the Ni-Cd’s with Ni-MH type rechargeable batteries.
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting