Garmin GPS 12MAP - Manual (Page 8)

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INTRODUCTION
“How To”
Index
The list below is provided to help you
quickly find some of the more important
procedures you will use on your new GPS 12
MAP.
TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S):
Install batteries.............................................................................1
Turn the unit on or off............................................................4, 15
Learn how to operate the unit’s function keys..........................vii, 2
Initialize the receiver (first time use)..............................................4
Learn about the six main GPS pages..............................................6
Enter data using the rocker keypad..............................................44
Use menus..........................................................................2, 7, 35
Access the Main Menu......................................................11, 65, 70
Adjust screen contrast or backlighting.........................................28
Run the GPS Simulator................................................................15
Reconfigure displayed data on the map, position, compass, highway
or active route pages..................................................30, 40, 42, 63
Find a city..................................................................................66
Display nearest cities, exits or waypoints lists...............................49
Select a destination (GOTO)...................................................13, 51
Create and use a route.................................................................57
Pan using the map arrow.............................................................31
Zoom in or out on map or highway pages....................................31
Mark and save your present position as a named waypoint.....12, 42
Change units of measure (statute, nautical, metric)......................74
Change position format (degrees/minutes/seconds, degrees/minutes,
etc.).............................................................................79
Change the displayed time (zone).........................................76, 87
Set Alarms..................................................................................77