Garmin GPSMAP 295 - Manual (Page 8)

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The Satellite Status Page is the first main page you’ll view while your GPSMAP 295 is acquiring
satellites and determining a position. This page shows you status information including number of
satellites received, their location above you in the sky, and the signal strength of each satellite received.
And, it’s the page that you’ll want to occasionally refer back to for condition of the AA batteries (when
using battery power).
The “sky view” portion of the page shows the location of overhead satellites. The outer ring
represents the horizon in all directions from your current location—and includes cardinal headings for
reference. The inner ring represents an elevation (angle above the horizon) of 45°. Satellites appearing
at the center of the “sky view” are directly overhead.
To the right of the “sky view” are signal strength bars. These bars give an indication of what
satellites are currently being received, the signal quality, and whether or not they’re being used to
calculate a position fix (solid or hollow bars). Satellites are indicated on the “sky view” and signal
strength bars by their corresponding number, from 01 through 32.
The top of the page indicates the status of your current position fix (e.g., Acquiring, 2D Navigation,
3D Navigation, etc.) and your estimated position error (EPE).
The bottom right corner of the page indicates battery level or connection to an external power
source (see page 4).
Satellite Status Page
Signal
Strength Bar
Battery Level
Indicator
Sky View
Receiver
Status
Position Error
(Accuracy)
The signal strength bars give you an indication of what
satellites are visible, whether they’re being used to calculate
a position fix, and the signal quality. Solid bars indicate
satellite(s) ready to be used to determine a position fix.
If satellite reception is lost, or an insufficient number of
satellites are available, you will be alerted with a ‘Poor
Coverage’ receiver status and message.