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To select a waypoint display option:
1. Highlight the symbol field (to the right of the name field), and press ENTER.
2. Move the cursor to the ÔdisplayÕ field (Fig. 65a), and press ENTER.
3. Select a display option, and press ENTER to select one of the following display options:
Ôname with symbol,Õ Ôsymbol only,Õ (Fig. 65b) or Ôcomment with symbol.Õ
4. Press ENTER to confirm the ÔDONE?Õ prompt.
5. Press ENTER again (on the waypoint definition page) to return to the Map Page.
The last function you can perform with a waypoint highlighted on the Map Page
is to perform a GOTO directly to the waypoint.
To GOTO a waypoint highlighted on the Map Page:
1. Press GOTO.
2. Press ENTER to confirm the GOTO waypoint page.
Reference
Fig. 65a
Fig. 65b
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							Fig. 66a
Fig. 66b
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Using the Cursor to Mark and GOTO Waypoints
During panning, the crosshair represents a target position right on the Map Page,
with the range and bearing to the target displayed at the top corners of the screen.
You can also use the target crosshair to mark a new waypoint position or as a GOTO
destination right from the map field. 
To mark the target crosshair position as a new waypoint:
1. Press MARK (Fig. 66a).
2. Enter a name and/or route number, and press ENTER.
You can also use the target crosshair as an instant GOTO destination. This fea-
ture is similar to the MOB mode, and will allow you to mark and instantly set a
course for a new waypoint called ÔMAPÕ.
To GOTO the target crosshair:
1. Press GOTO, and press ENTER (Fig. 66b).
To save the MAP waypoint, be sure to rename it because it will be overwritten
the next time a map GOTO is executed.
To stop the panning function:
1. Press QUIT.
Reference
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Accessing the Map Setup and Track Setup Windows
You can access two additional pagesÑthe map setup page and the track setup
pageÑby pressing ENTER while on the Map Page (Fig. 65a). The map setup and
track setup window will appear, ready for you to select one.
To select map setup or track setup:
1. Highlight either field, and press ENTER.
Map Setup Page and Orientation
The map setup page lets you select Map Page andsatellite sky view (see p. 21)
orientation, as well as specify what items are displayed. The Map and Satellite Pages
may be oriented to ÔNORTH UP,Õ ÔTRACK UPÕ (the direction of current travel), or
ÔDTK UPÕ (desired track up, or the direction of travel to stay on course). The default
setting is track up.
To change the map orientation:
1. Highlight the ÔmapÕ field, and press ENTER (Fig. 67b).
2. Select the desired orientation, and press ENTER.
Note: Selecting the ÔDTK UPÕ option will set the satellite sky view to track up 
orientation.
Reference
Fig. 67a
Fig. 67b
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The rest of the map setup page lets you specify what items are displayed or plot-
ted on the Map Page by selecting ÔYESÕ or ÔNOÕ in the appropriate field.
¥ ÕRingsÕÑ displays the three present position range rings on the map (Fig 68).
¥ ÕRouteÕÑ plots the straight leg lines between waypoints of an active route and displays
all route waypoint names.
¥ ÕNearestÕÑ shows the nine nearest waypoints to your present position (not to the target
cursor) on the map.
¥ ÕNamesÕÑ displays the waypoint name for the nine nearest waypoints.
¥ ÕTrack LogÕÑ displays and plots track points on the map.
To turn a map item on or off:
1. Highlight ÔYESÕ or ÔNOÕ for the specific map item, and press ENTER.
Reference
On-screen range rings help
you estimate distances relative
to your present position. The
value of each ring is deter-
mined by the current zoom
scale. The distance value of
each ring is equal to 1/5 of the
current zoom range, with the
interval of each ring noted
below the first range ring.Fig. 68
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Track Setup Page
The track setup page lets you manage the GPS II
+Õs track log data. From this
page, you can select whether to record a track log and define how it is recorded.
To turn the track log on or off:
1. Highlight the ÔrecordÕ field, and press ENTER.
2. Select ÔYESÕ or ÔNOÕ, and press ENTER. (Note: Turning the track recording off will dis-
able the TracBack feature.)
Track Method
The stored track method determines how often positions are stored in the track
log. The default setting is automatic, which will store a track based on resolution.
This setting gives you the most efficient use of track memory and provides the most
accurate TracBack route.
To change the method to record points based on a specific time interval:
1. Highlight the ÔmethodÕ field, and press ENTER.
2. Select ÔTIME INTERVALÕ (Fig. 69a), and press ENTER twice (Fig. 69b).
3. Enter a value in hours, minutes, and seconds, and press ENTER.
Reference
Fig. 69a
Fig. 69b
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Track Log Display
The track log option sets the number of points the unit will attempt to display
on the Map Page. The default setting of 250 points provides good resolution with
minimal screen clutter. The maximum setting is 1024 points. Once youÕve reached
the maximum number of track points, the older points will be lost as new points are
added. Note that adjusting the track points displayed will not affect whether the
receiver records a track log or the ability to create a TracBack route.
Managing and Clearing the Track Log
The rest of the track setup window displays the percentage of available memory
currently used to store track log data, as well as function fields to clear the track log
memory and activate the TracBack feature.
To clear the track log:
1. Highlight ÔCLEAR LOG?Õ (Fig. 70a), and press ENTER.
2. Highlight ÔYes?Õ (Fig. 70b), and press ENTER.
Note: ItÕs a good idea to clear the track log at the end of the trail head, etc., in
order to make the best use of the TracBack feature.
Reference
Fig. 70a
Fig. 70b
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Menu Page
The GPS II
+Õs Menu Page provides access to additional pages (submenus) that are
used to select and customize operation and navigation setup (Fig. 71a). These eight
pages are divided into categories by function. WeÕve already gone over the waypoint
and route management pages in their respective sections. LetÕs review the rest of
these pages in the order they appear on the Menu Page.
To select a submenu page from the Menu Page:
1. Highlight the page (Fig. 71b), and press ENTER (Fig. 71c).
2. To return to the Menu Page, press QUIT.
Reference
Fig. 71b
Fig. 71a
Fig. 71c
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Distance and Sun Calculations
The distance and sun calculation page will give you the distance and bearing
between any two waypoints or between your present position and a waypoint. It will
also calculate the sunrise and sunset (in local time) for a particular date at either
your present position or any stored waypoint.
To perform a distance and sun calculation:
1. Highlight the ÔfromÕ field, enter the desired waypoint (Fig. 72a), and press ENTER.
2. Highlight the ÔtoÕ field, enter the destination waypoint, and press ENTER.
3. The ÔdateÕ field will become highlighted (Fig. 72b). Enter the date youÕll arrive at your
destination, and press ENTER.
If you havenÕt marked your present position as a waypoint or you leave the ÔtoÕ
field blank (Fig.70b), the sunrise and sunset at your present position will be shown.
Reference
Fig. 72a
Fig. 72b
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System Setup
The system setup page (Fig. 73a) is used to select the operating mode, time off-
set, and screen preferences. The GPS II
+has two operating modes:
¥ Normal Modeoperates the unit at maximum performance, and provides bat-
tery life of up to 24 hours on alkaline batteries.
¥ Simulator Modeallows 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 ÔmodeÕ field, and press ENTER.
2. Select a mode (Fig. 73b), and press ENTER.
Reference
Fig. 73a
Fig. 73b
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Date and Time Setup
The date and time 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 F.
To enter the time offset:
1. Highlight the ÔoffsetÕ field (Fig. 74a), and press ENTER.
2. Enter the time offset, and press ENTER. 
Note: Move the cursor to the left to change the plus or minus sign.
Time Format
The time display shown on the system setup and Position Pages may be set to
display the time in a 12- or 24-hour format.
To select the time format:
1. Highlight the ÔhoursÕ field (Fig. 74b), and press ENTER.
2. Select 12- or 24-hour display, and press ENTER.
Reference
Fig. 74a
Fig. 74b
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