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Initializing the GPS Receiver, To initialize your eTrex

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Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on your eTrex, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To ensure proper initialization, the eTrex is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to "find itself" anywhere in the world. To receive satellite signals, you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. To initialize your eTrex: 1. Press and hold the Power key to turn on the eTrex. 2. Hold the unit in front of you with the top tilted upward. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until enough signals are acquired to fix its location. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites, the display at the top of the page changes to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER 3. Press and release the Quit key until the Map Page appears. You are now ready to begin GPS-aided navigation. You can also observe a sky-view array of the satellites overhead with your location centered in the array. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle represents a position 45 degrees from the horizon. The numbers shown indicate the number assigned to each satellite. A bar graph at the bottom of the page shows the strength of signals from each satellite. The outer circle represents the horizon. The inner circle is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. The number of each overhead satellite is displayed. The strength of each satellite signal is shown. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press Enter. 5

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eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner’s Manual
5
G
ETTING
S
TARTED
>
I
NITIALIZING
THE
GPS R
ECEIVER
Initializing the GPS Receiver
The first time you turn on your eTrex, the GPS
receiver must collect satellite data and establish its
current location. To ensure proper initialization, the
eTrex is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate
mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself”
anywhere in the world. To receive satellite signals,
you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the
sky.
To initialize your eTrex:
1.
Press and hold the
Power
key to turn on the
eTrex.
2.
Hold the unit in front of you with the top tilted
upward. While the GPS receiver is searching
for the satellite signals, a “Locating Satellites”
message is replaced by an “Acquiring
Satellites” message until enough signals are
acquired to fix its location.
When the receiver has signals from at least
three satellites, the display at the top of the
page changes to indicate position accuracy
and location coordinates.
3.
Press and release the
Quit
key until the Map
Page appears. You are now ready to begin
GPS-aided navigation.
You can also observe a sky-view array of the satellites
overhead with your location centered in the array. The
outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle
represents a position 45 degrees from the horizon. The
numbers shown indicate the number assigned to each
satellite. A bar graph at the bottom of the page shows
the strength of signals from each satellite.
If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of
solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution,
and press
Enter
.
The strength of
each satellite
signal is shown.
The outer
circle
represents
the horizon.
The inner
circle is a
location 45
degrees from
the horizon.
The number of
each overhead
satellite is
displayed.