Garmin GPS 55AVD User Manual

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· With the cursor under “ACTIVATE?”,

press ENT to activate the sample route.
The Active Route Page will be displayed.

The sample route is now active. This page displays the waypoint you are
going from (KFMY) and the waypoint you are going to (DRYT) on line one as
well as desired track, distance and time information on lines two and three.

Examine navigation information...

· Press NAV to display the CDI Page. The

page will indicate CDI, bearing, range,
track and speed information.

· Press an arrow key to place the cursor

under line one. Press MORE to view the active leg. Press the MORE
key again to view the CDI.

· Use the arrow keys to move the cursor under the fields on lines two and

three. Press MORE to select a different display option.

Experiment with your GPS 55!

· Now that you have started on your fantasy trip to the Dry Tortugas, why

don’t you take some time to experiment with the GPS 55? Press each
page selection key to become familiar with available pages. Practice
using the cyclic fields to display new information. Examine the Active
Route Page as the simulation progresses. If you want, change the
simulation speed.

· As you progress through the simulation, the GPS 55 will alert you with

a message when you are within one minute of reaching the waypoint
DRYT. When passing DRYT, the GPS 55 will automatically sequence
to the next waypoint which is KWST.

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