Product specifications

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• Auto-rotate will keep the map always point such that the current movement is toward
the top of the screen. This will make the turns a head match the idea of left/right instead
of dealing with compass headings.
• Auto-zoom will change the zoom setting as you get closer to a turn so that the turn will
be shown with more detail.
• Lock To Road will cause the GPS position to be shown directly on the road even if
there are errors in the map.
• The Center View Forward check mark relocates the GPS position so that there is
more screen area devoted to the map ahead of you than behind you.
• The WAAS check mark enables WAAS reception for increased
accuracy in areas where
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WAAS stands for
Wide Area Augmen-
tation System. This is
a system maintained
by the FAA to pro-
vide more accuracy
and integrity for GPS
signals used by air-
craft.
Your WayPoint
tm
unit can make use of
this system for more
accuracy on the
ground as well. It is
generally not needed
for vehicle naviga-
tion.
the WAAS satellites can be received.
• There is support for a GPS log that will keep track of your
travels by saving GPS position data in a file periodically. It will
wrap around if the file size is exceeded. It is a good idea to clear
the log prior to starting a trip. The file can be reviewed later.
Check
“Using the Log file” on page 103 for more information.
• Press the GPS status button a couple of times to return
to the map page.
Using the Cursor Keys
The cursor keys can be used while looking at the GPS status screens.
The left and right keys will rotate through the satellite status screen, the
GPS data screen, the trip summary screen, and the GPS setup screen.
Note that the trip summary screen is only useful if trip logging is turned
on in the GPS setup screen. It provides data about the trip such as
average speed, distance, number of stops, and maximum speed. A new
trip is generated automatically if the stop time exceeds about 10 minutes.
Starting the GPS for the first time
The very first time you use the GPS or if you move the GPS more than 200 miles from the last
location where it was used the unit will have to search the sky to find its location. This process
can take up to 10 minutes to locate your position, or even longer if the unit does not have a clear
sky view. The unit should remain stationary until it has a fix.
If you leave the GPS running in places where it cannot get a fix it may revert to the search the sky
view even though it has not been moved. This is caused by the unit assuming it was moved a
long distance since it couldn’t get a fix where it is. For this reason the GPS should not be turned
on and left to run in the house. It will recover from this condition the next time it is out of doors