Garmin Pilot 3 Manual

							OwnerÕs
Manual 
&
Reference
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							Software Version 2.05 or above
GARMIN International, Inc., 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA
Tel: 913-397-8200 Fax: 913-397-8282
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March 1999 Part # 190-00127-00 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan.
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							Thank You!
Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS III Pilot Ñthe smallest, easiest-to-use GPS navigator for todayÕs
sophisticated aviator! The GPS III Pilot represents GARMINÕs continuing commitment to provide a quality air-
borne navigation system in a versatile and user-friendly flexible design youÕll enjoy for years. To get the most
from your new GPS, take the time to read through this ownerÕs manual in order to understand the operating
features of the GPS III Pilot. This manual is organized into three sections for your convenience:
Section One(Getting Started) introduces you to the basic features of the unit and provides a quick-start 
orientation to the GPS III Pilot.
Section Two(Simulator Tour) provides a step-by-step lesson in how your new GPS III Pilot would oper-
ate in actual flight by utilizing the built-in simulator mode.
Section Three(Reference) provides details about the advanced features and operations of the GPS III Pilot
by topic.
Before getting started with your GPS, check to see that your GARMIN GPS III Pilot package includes the 
following items. If you are missing any parts, please contact your dealer immediately.
Standard Package:
¥ GPS III Pilot Unit with Detachable Antenna
¥ Wrist Strap
¥ GPS III Pilot OwnerÕs Manual
¥ Quick Reference Card
¥ Velcroª Fasteners
¥ Mounting Bracket
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INTRODUCTION
About This Manual
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							CAUTION:The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United States,
which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could
affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS III Pilot is a precision electronic
NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
WARNING:For vehicular applications, itÕs the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the GPS III Pilot
to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. For auto-
motive use, do not mount the GPS III Pilot over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are
likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision. The mounting hardware provided by GARMIN is
not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof.
WARNING:For vehicular operations, it is the sole responsibility of the operator of the vehicle to operate
his or her vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all conditions at all times, and never become
distracted by the GPS III Pilot to the exclusion of safe operating practices. It is unsafe to operate the GPS III
Pilot while flying or driving. Failure by the operator of a vehicle equipped with a GPS III Pilot to pay full atten-
tion to operating the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident.
INTRODUCTION
Cautions
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							INTRODUCTION
FCC Compliance
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B digital devices. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. 
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, which can be determined by turn-
ing the affected equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by relocating
the equipment or connecting the equipment to a different circuit than the affected equipment. Consult an
authorized dealer or other qualified service technician for additional help if these remedies do not correct the
problem.
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, 
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
The GPS III Pilot does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorizedGARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty and your authority to
operate this device under Part 15 regulations.
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							INTRODUCTION
Limited Warranty
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GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one
year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in
normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The cus-
tomer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse,
misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs. 
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER WARRAN-
TY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS
PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
To obtain warranty service, call the GARMIN Customer Service department (913-397-8200) for a returned
merchandise tracking number. The unit should be securely packaged with the tracking number clearly marked on
the outside of the package, and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN warranty service station. A copy of
the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. GARMIN retains the exclusive
right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH
REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
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							INTRODUCTION
About This Manual  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Cautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
FCC Compliance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
GETTING STARTED
Unit Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Keypad Usage / Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Battery Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
What is GPS?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Initialization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Main Page Sequence  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Satellite Status Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Position Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Map Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
HSI Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Highway Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Viewing Database Info  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Going to a Waypoint  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cancel GOTO / Active Route . . . . . . . . . . . .16
SIMULATOR TOUR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
REFERENCE
Satellite Status Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Position Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Map Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
HSI Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Vertical Navigation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Highway Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Waypoint Categories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Nearest Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
User Waypoints  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
GOTO  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
TracBack  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Routes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Active Route Page  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
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INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents
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INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Setup Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
APPENDIX A:Mounting Instructions  . . . . . . . .88
APPENDIX B:Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
APPENDIX C:Wiring/Interfacing  . . . . . . . . . . .91
APPENDIX D:Antenna/Remote Mounting . . . . .92
APPENDIX E:Messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
APPENDIX F:Map Datums  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
APPENDIX G:Navigation Terms  . . . . . . . . . . . .98
APPENDIX H:Index  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
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							1
GETTING STARTED
Unit Features
Antenna
(detachable)
Function Keys
LCD Display
Battery Door
Rocker Keypad
Power/Backlight
Key (red)
To change the screen 
orientation, press and
hold the PAGE key.
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GETTING STARTED
Keypad Usage/Display
(POWER)Ñ Red key turns the unit on and off, and
controls three levels of screen backlighting intensity.
(PAGE)Ñ Scrolls main pages in sequence and returns
display from a menu/options page to a main page.
Press and hold this key to change screen orientation.
(MENU)Ñ Displays a menu of available options for
the current page. Press twice to display the Main Menu.
(GOTO/
NRST)Ñ Displays the GOTO waypoint win-
dow, allowing you to select the destination waypoint.
Press and hold this key to display the nine nearest air-
ports, airspaces, navaids, waypoints, etc.
(ENTER/
MARK)Ñ Activates highlighted fields and
confirms menu options and data entry. Press and hold
this key to mark present position as a waypoint.
(QUIT)Ñ Returns the display to a previous page or
restores a data fieldÕs previous value. 
(IN and OUT)Ñ Allows you to zoom in/out through
23 scales on the Map Page. Also adjusts scale on the
Highway and HSI pages.
(ROCKER KEYPAD)Ñ Controls the movement of
the cursor, is used to select options and positions, and
to enter data.CURSORÑ A solid black bar which can be moved
up, down, left, and right with the keypad to select indi-
vidual fields on the display (see above).
DEFAULTÑ A system-selected format, built into the
operating software or the unitÕs memory, that will be
followed unless the user chooses a different setting.
FIELDÑ The location on a page (see above) where a
group of characters or option is entered and displayed.
HIGHLIGHTÑ The act of using the cursor to select a
field for the purpose of entering data.
SCROLLÑ The act of moving through characters or
options from a selected field.
DATA ENTRYÑ Entering data, such as waypoint
names, typically begins and ends with the ENTER/
MARK key. Use the rocker keypad to enter the actual
data: UP/DOWN to change the highlighted character,
RIGHT to move on to the next character.
Example of
Cursor high-
lighting the
ÔModeÕ Field
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