Garmin GPS 12XL Owner's Manual (Software Version 4.0 and above) - Page 54

APPENDIX A Initialization Welcome Page The EZinit prompt will automatically appear if the receiver needs to be initialized. The prompt may also appear during normal use if the antenna is shaded, thereby blocking satellite reception. 50 Initializing Your GPS 12XL for First-Time Use The GPS 12XL typically acquires a position fast enough that initialization is not required. However, initialization may be necessary for the following: • After memory loss • When the receiver has been moved more than 500 miles with the power off. Additionally, it may be necessary to initialize the unit the first time you use it, if it does not acquire a fix after the first few minutes. The receiver is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate™ mode, which enables the GPS 12XL to determine its location anywhere in the world. To speed up the initialization process, we recommend using the graphic initialization described below, which will usually provide a fix in a few minutes. To turn the GPS 12XL on: 1. Press and hold until the receiver turns on. The welcome page will be displayed while the unit conducts a self test. Once testing is complete, the welcome page will be replaced by the Satellite Page, and the EZinit prompt may appear prompting you to select one of two initialization methods: •Select Country--allows you to initialize the receiver by selecting your present position from a list of countries in the GPS 12XL's internal database. This typically provides a position fix in under three minutes. •AutolocateTM --allows the GPS 12XL to initialize itself and calculate a position fix without knowing your present position. This usually provides a position fix in 3-5 minutes. If the EZinit prompt has not automatically appeared on the Satellite Page: 1. Press the key. Note: If the EZinit prompt ever appears after you have initialized the receiver (due to the antenna's view of satellites being obstructed by trees, etc.), highlight the 'NO RE-INIT' selection with the arrow keypad and press .