Garmin RINO 130 Quick Start Guide - Page 2
Changing the Name and Symbol - gps radio
UPC - 753759031978
View all Garmin RINO 130 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Page 2 highlights
1 Installing the Batteries The Rino 130 operates on three "AA" Alkaline batteries (not included) located in the back of the unit. Rechargeable batteries may also be used. See the Rino 130 Owner's Manual for setting battery type. The unit is factory set to use Alkaline batteries. Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed. To install batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pull the cover off. 2 Viewing the Main Pages All of the information you need to operate the Rino 130 can be found on six default main pages (or display screens). Simply press and release the Page key to cycle through the Radio Page, Map Page, Navigation Page, Altimeter Page, Trip Computer, and Main Menu Page. You can also access the Main Pages by pressing the on-screen Main Page Menu button . Radio Page Map Page Main Menu Navigation Page 2. Insert batteries observing the polarity reference molded into the unit housing. Orient the negative (-) battery terminal toward the spring. 3. Reinstall the battery cover by inserting the bottom hinge clip and closing the cover. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn clockwise. Notes on battery use: • When replacing batteries, use only new or fully recharged batteries. Rechargeable batteries may typically display less capacity than Alkaline batteries. • Do not mix different types of batteries together. • Remove the batteries from the unit if you do not plan to use it for several months. Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for proper care and disposal of used batteries. • Extensive use of backlighting, WAAS, and/or FRS or GMRS will significantly reduce battery life. Trip Computer Altimeter Page While these six Main Pages provide you with different types of information, they all share common features like Option Menus and a Main Page Menu. Access the Option Menu and Main Page Menu by using the Thumb Stick to highlight the on-screen button. Then press the Thumb Stick In. Main Page Menu button Option Menu button 3 Initializing the GPS Before the Rino 130 can be used for navigation, the GPS receiver must be initialized. Initialization allows the Rino 130 to receive and store satellite information and begin using the satellites for navigation. The initialization is automatic and should only take a few minutes. To initialize the unit (acquire satellites): 1. Take the Rino 130 outside where it has an unobstructed view of the sky and turn it on. 2. The unit begins to search for satellite signals. "Tracking Satellites" is displayed while the unit is initializing. The first time you use your Rino 130, initialization should take no more than five minutes. Tracking Satellite Signals 3. When the GPS is initialized and ready for navigation, the message "3D Accuracy" is displayed on the Radio Page. If for some reason the unit is not able to gather the necessary satel- lite information, refer to the Rino 130 Owner's Manual. 4 Entering Data Use the Thumb Stick like a joystick that you control with your thumb. Move the Thumb Stick Up, Down, Right, or Left. Press the Thumb Stick In to select an item on the screen, much like pressing the Enter button on a computer keyboard. Sometimes you will need to spell out things using the Thumb Stick and an on-screen keyboard. To enter characters with the on-screen keyboard, press the Thumb Stick Up, Down, Left, or Right to highlight the desired character (letter, number, or a space). Press the Thumb Stick In to select that highlighted character. Choose Back to delete the character to the left of the cursor. When you are finished entering characters, highlight OK and press the Thumb Stick In. Example of an on-screen keyboard 5 Setting Up the Radio Select a channel and squelch code to transmit on. Be sure to tell the other members of your group what channel and squelch code you are using so they can communicate with you. To select a channel: 1. Highlight the Channel field and press the Thumb Stick In. 2. Select an available channel and press the Thumb Stick In to accept the selection. To select a squelch code: 1. Select the Code field and press the Thumb Stick In. 2. Select one of the thirty-eight (38) available codes. Press the Thumb Stick In to accept the selection. Selecting the channel 6 Changing the Name and Symbol The My ID (name) and symbol (icon) identify you to other Rino users. To change the unit ID/name: 1. Highlight the My ID field and press the Thumb Stick In to activate the field and display the keyboard. 2. Highlight Clear, then press the Thumb Stick In to clear the default ID. 3. Enter an ID, or name, up to ten (10) characters long. My ID field Symbol field 4. When you have entered your new ID, highlight OK and then press the Thumb Stick In. To change the user symbol: 1. Highlight the face symbol to the right of the My ID field. Press the Thumb Stick In to show a list of available face symbols. 2. Highlight the desired symbol from the list of selections. 3. Press the Thumb Stick In to select that symbol. 7 Transmitting with the Rino 130 The Rino 130 can transmit to and receive messages from other FRS radio users on the same channel and squelch code. To use all of the features of the Rino, communicate with other Rino units. To transmit on your Rino 130: 1. Press and hold the Talk button and speak in a normal voice into the microphone area on the front of the Rino 130 from a distance of about 3-4 inches. 2. When you are finished talking, release the Talk button. Your location is updated on all receiving Rinos. 3. If you want to call another user or update your location on another Rino, press and release the Call or Talk button. 8 Adjusting Volume and Backlight If you need to adjust the volume, press the V (Volume) button on the front of the unit to display an adjustment slider. To change the volume, press the Thumb Stick Up or Down to raise or lower the slider. When you have the proper level set, press the V button or press the Thumb Stick In. If lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the display screen, you can adjust the contrast or turn on the backlight. To turn on the backlight and adjust the screen contrast: 1. With the unit on, briefly press and release the Power button to display the Backlight and Contrast adjustment. 2. Press the Power button or press Up or Down on the Thumb Stick to turn the Backlight on or off. A light bulb symbol appears on the top Status Bar when the backlight is on. The backlight remains on until the set timeout period is completed or the Power button is pressed again. The unit is factory set to timeout 15 seconds after the last button press. 3. Move the Thumb Stick to Left (Lighter) or Right (Darker) to adjust the contrast. 4. Press the Thumb Stick In to close the Backlight and Contrast window.