Garmin GPS III Pilot - Manual (Page 14)

This usually provides a position fix in one minute. You’ll know you have a fix
when the unit automatically transitions from the Satellite Page to the Map Page
(shown bottom left). Your receiver is now ready to use!
To turn the unit off:
1. Press and hold the red power key for one second.
Troubleshooting
If you have trouble initializing or getting a position fix, check the following:
• Does the receiver have a clear view of the sky?
If there are large buildings or mountains, or if there is heavy tree cover, the receiv-
er may not be receiving enough satellite signals to calculate a fix. Also, if you’re
using the GPS III Pilot inside the cockpit, make sure the unit is placed so that it
has the clearest possible view of the sky. Your GPS will only be able to detect satel-
lites that it can “see” through your vehicle’s windshield. Depending on the slope
of glass or the overall surface area, it may be necessary to remote mount an anten-
na inside the cockpit or install an outside antenna. (Contact your local GARMIN
dealer and inquire about the GA 26 Remote Antenna, part number 010-10052-
02, or the GA 56 Low Profile Antenna, part number 010-10040-01.)
• Have you selected the right area when initializing?
Check for the correct approximate position on the Map Page (press PAGE until
the Map Page appears; see pages 7 and 10), or reselect your approximate
location to restart the initialization.
• Have you moved more than 500 miles from the last calculated position
with the receiver off?
Reinitialize the receiver by selecting your approximate position on the map, or
select ‘AutoLocate’ from the Satellite Status Page Options (see page 31).
To initialize the GPS III Pilot,
designate your approximate
location directly on the map
display. Use the rocker keypad
and IN/OUT zoom keys to
position the cursor on the map.
Once the GPS III Pilot has a
position fix, it will automati-
cally transition from the
Satellite Status Page to the
Map Page.
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GETTING STARTED
Initialization
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