DeLorme PN-20 - Manual (Page 3)

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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20. This versatile and compact GPS
receiver lets you create tracks of your travels, create routes so you never get lost, find points of
interest, and more!
This manual provides instructions for using all of the functionality available on the Earthmate GPS
PN-20. Most of the chapters are based on pages, which are the main screens on the Earthmate
GPS PN-20. Each chapter describes the features of that particular page and the menu options that
are available from that page. In addition, this manual also discusses basic functions (such as map
panning, battery information, map data information, and more), as well as frequently asked ques-
tions, warranty information, and so on.
Step 1 — Installing the Batteries
The Earthmate GPS PN-20 is a battery-powered device. It can be powered by one rechargeable
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery or two AA batteries (NiCd, NiMH, alkaline, or lithium).
To install the batteries, unscrew the D-rings on the back of the Earthmate GPS PN-20 until you can
remove the battery cover. Then, insert the batteries according to the polarity symbols found inside
the battery compartment. Position the battery cover on the Earthmate GPS PN-20 and re-screw the
D-rings into the Earthmate GPS PN-20.
Step 2 — Turning On the Earthmate GPS PN-20
The Power button is located at the bottom-right corner of the button area. To turn on the Earthmate
GPS PN-20, press and hold the Power button for 1.5 seconds. The first page that displays on the
screen after you turn on the Earthmate GPS PN-20 is the Satellites Page. Your GPS status displays
in the upper-left corner of the Satellites Page. If you press the PAGE button, the Map Page displays
on the screen. The map will not center on your current location until you have achieved a 2-D or 3-D
fix. The default view when a GPS fix cannot be obtained is your last GPS position.
If it is taking a long time for the device to obtain a 2-D or 3-D fix, verify it has a clear view of the sky.
Be sure that trees, buildings, and other obstacles are not blocking the Earthmate GPS PN-20. If the
device still cannot obtain a 2-D or 3-D fix, press the QUIT button to return to the Satellites Page,
press the MENU button, highlight the Set Current Location option, and then press ENTER. The
Map Page automatically displays. Pan the map to your current location and press ENTER.
Tips:
• Setting the correct battery
type will optimize the bat-
tery’s performance. For more
information on selecting bat-
tery type, see To Modify the
System Settings on page 68.
• Because the Earthmate GPS
PN-20 has a real-time clock
that requires power even
when the device is powered
off, your batteries are con-
stantly in use. If you use
your Earthmate GPS PN-20
sporadically (for example,
more than a month between
uses), remove the batteries
for long-term storage and
then reinsert them when you
want to use the device.
Tip: If the Earthmate GPS
PN-20 does not turn on,
ensure that the batteries are
inserted into the device prop-
erly and that they are mostly or
fully charged.