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Appendix F, Troubleshooting - 10 gps

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Appendices Appendix F Troubleshooting The eTrex does not turn on: 1. Check to see if the batteries are installed correctly and that the battery terminals are clean. It takes more than 10 minutes to get a location fix: 1. There may be large obstacles overhead; move to a new location with a clear view of the sky. 2. See "Satellite Reception Tips" on page 42. The arrow on the Navigation Page does not point to the destination: 1. Navigation information is based on your movement. If you are standing still, the information is not updating. Since the eTrex is not a magnetic compass it cannot show you which way you are facing while you are standing still. The eTrex coordinates do not match the location on your map: 1. Check to make sure the eTrex is configured to use the same position format and datum as your map. See page 34. ) NOTE: The Auto Power Adapter converts 12 VDC to 3 VDC output for the eTrex. This adapter is not interchangeable with auto power adapters designed for the Garmin VHF 720 and 725, GPS 170, 175, 190 and 195. 46

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The eTrex does not turn on:
1.
Check to see if the batteries are installed correctly
and that the battery terminals are clean.
It takes more than 10 minutes to get a
location fix:
1.
There may be large obstacles overhead; move to a
new location with a clear view of the sky.
2.
See “Satellite Reception Tips” on page 42.
The arrow on the Navigation Page does not
point to the destination:
1.
Navigation information is based on your movement.
If you are standing still, the information is not
updating.
Since the eTrex is not a magnetic compass it cannot
show you which way you are facing while you are
standing still.
The eTrex coordinates do not match the loca-
tion on your map:
1.
Check to make sure the eTrex is configured to use
the same position format and datum as your map.
See page 34.
NOTE:
The Auto Power Adapter converts
12 VDC to 3 VDC output for the eTrex. This
adapter is not interchangeable with auto
power adapters designed for the Garmin VHF
720 and 725, GPS 170, 175, 190 and 195.
Appendices
Appendix F
Troubleshooting