Garmin GPS 12XL Owner's Manual (Software Version 4.0 and above) - Page 46

REFERENCE Messages & Setup Menu Select the 'Setup Menu' option from the Main Menu to access configuration options for your GPS 12 XL. The GPS 12XL's two operating modes are accessed through the system setup submenu. 42 Messages The messages page displays any current message alerts. There are two types of messages: temporary alerts (e.g., approaching a waypoint) and condition alerts (e.g., battery power low). All messages are initially indicated by a flashing on-screen indicator. Temporary alerts are then cleared, while condition alerts can be viewed again from the messages page. Find City Function The find city page provides the same features as the find city selection from the map options window. See page 40 for more information on the find city page. Setup Menu The setup menu displays an additional list of four menu options used exclusively for configuring the GPS 12XL to your preferences. Menu selections for 'system' setup, 'navigation' setup, 'interface' setup and 'alarms' settings are available. System Setup: Mode The system setup page is used to select the operating mode, time offset, and screen preferences. The GPS 12XL has two operating modes: • Normal Mode operates the unit at maximum performance, and provides battery life of up to 24 hours on alkaline batteries. • Simulator Mode allows you to operate the unit without acquiring satellites, and is ideal for practicing, or entering waypoints and routes while at home. To select an operating mode: 1. Highlight the 'MODE' field, and press . 2. Select a mode and press . System Setup: Offset The date and time offset is located directly below the mode field. Note: Date and time information is derived from the GPS satellites and cannot be changed by the user. Because the time shown is UTC (Greenwich Mean Time) time, you will need to enter a time offset to display the correct local time for your area. To determine the time offset for your area, note your position and refer to the chart in Appendix C.