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INTRODUCTION

About this

Manual

Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS 12 MAP—the smallest,

easiest-to-use GPS navigator for marine, automotive and outdoor use!

The GPS 12 MAP represents GARMIN’s continuing commitment to

provide quality navigation information in a versatile and user-friendly

flexible design you’ll enjoy for years. To get the most from your new

GPS, take the time to read through the owner’s manual in order to

understand the operating features of the GPS 12 MAP. 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 12 MAP.

Section Two (Simulator Tour) provides a step-by-step lesson in

how your new GPS 12 MAP would operate in the real world by uti-

lizing the built-in simulator mode.

Section Three (Reference) provides details about the advanced

features and operations of the GPS 12 MAP by topic.

Before getting started with your GPS, check to see that your

GARMIN GPS 12 MAP package includes the following items. If you

are missing any parts, please contact your dealer immediately.

Standard Package:

• GPS 12 MAP Unit

• Wrist Strap

• GPS 12 MAP Owner’s Manual

• Quick Reference Card

• PC Interface Cable

This product is compatible with optional GARMIN MapSource® soft-

ware packages, which allow you to download map data using the PC

interface cable. See your GARMIN Dealer for detailed information

about MapSource options.

Thank You!

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INTRODUCTION

Cautions

CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the gov-

ernment of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and

maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accu-

racy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS 12 MAP is a

precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be mis-

used or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

WARNING: For vehicular applications, it is the sole responsibility of the

owner/operator of the GPS 12 MAP to place and secure the GPS unit so that

it will not: interfere with the vehicle operating controls and safety devices,

obstruct the operator’s view of driving conditions, or cause damage or per-

sonal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the GPS 12 MAP over

airbag panels or in the field of airbag deployment. Airbags expand with a

rapid force that can propel objects in their path towards the vehicle driver or

passengers causing possible injury. Do not mount the GPS 12 MAP in a place

where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in an accident or colli-

sion. 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, main-

tain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times, and never become

distracted by the GPS 12 MAP to the exclusion of safe operating practices. It

is unsafe to operate the GPS 12 MAP while you are driving. Failure by the

operator of a vehicle equipped with a GPS 12 MAP to pay full attention to

operating the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion

could result in an accident or collision with property damage and personal

injury.

Do Not Mount

Over Airbag

Panels

Do Not Mount

in Front of an

Airbag Field

of Deployment

Do Not Mount Where Driver’s

Field of Vision is Blocked

Do Not Place

Unsecured on

the Vehicle Dash

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INTRODUCTION

FCC Compliance

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 instal-

lation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment,

which can be determined by turning 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 ser-

vice technician for additional help if these remedies do not correct the

problem.

Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must ac-

cept any interference received, including interference that may cause un-

desired operation.

The GPS 12 MAP does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs

should only be made by an authorized GARMIN service center. Unautho-

rized repairs or modifications could void your warranty and authority to

operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

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INTRODUCTION

Limited

Warranty

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 customer 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 EX-

CLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER WARRANTY

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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RE-

SULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PROD-

UCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT

ALLOW THE EXCLUSIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

To obtain warranty service, call the GARMIN Customer Service depart-

ment (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

INTRODUCTION

Table of

Contents

INTRODUCTION

About This Manual ................... i

Cautions .................................. ii

FCC Compliance..................... iii

Limited Warranty .....................iv

“How To” Index .......................vi

Glossary of Terminology .........vii

GPS 12 Map Unit Features. ....viii

GETTING STARTED

Battery Installation ................... 1

Keypad Usage & Data Entry. .... 2

What is GPS? ........................... 3

Initialization ............................. 4

Main Page Sequence ................. 6

Satellite Status Page .................. 6

Position Page ............................ 7

Map Page ................................. 8

Compass Page .......................... 9

Highway Page ........................ 10

Main Menu ............................ 11

Marking Waypoints ................ 12

Going to a Waypoint .............. 13

Active Route Page................... 14

SIMULATOR TOUR ............... 15

REFERENCE

Satellite Status Page ................ 23

Sat Status Page Options .......... 27

Contrast and Backlighting ...... 28

Position Page .......................... 28

Position Page Options ............ 29

Map Page ............................... 30

Map Page: Exits ...................... 33

Map Page Options .................. 35

Compass Page ........................ 39

Compass Page Options .......... 40

Highway Page ........................ 41

Highway Page Options ........... 43

Editing Waypoints ................. 46

Waypoint Edit Options .......... 48

Nearest Locations ................... 49

Nearest Location Options....... 50

Navigation/GOTO .................. 51

GOTO Options ...................... 52

GOTO Options/MOB ............. 53

TracBack ................................ 54

TracBack Tips ......................... 55

Routes .................................... 56

Creating New Routes ............. 57

Route List ............................... 58

Route List Editing .................. 59

Route Editing/Planning .......... 60

Route Options ........................ 61

Active Route Page................... 62

Active Route Page Options ..... 63

Main Menu ............................ 65

Setup Menu ........................... 70

Simulator ......................... 72

System ............................. 73

Units ................................ 74

Timers.............................. 75

Time ................................ 76

Alarms ............................. 77

Position ............................ 78

Interface ........................... 79

APPENDICES

A: Specifications..................... 81

B: Accessories ........................ 82

C: Wiring/Interfaces ............... 83

D: Messages ........................... 84

E: Time Offset Chart .............. 87

F: Map Datums ...................... 88

G: Index................................. 91

INTRODUCTION

“How To”

Index

The list below is provided to help you

quickly find some of the more important

procedures you will use on your new GPS 12

MAP.

TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S):

Install batteries.............................................................................1

Turn the unit on or off............................................................4, 15

Learn how to operate the unit’s function keys..........................vii, 2

Initialize the receiver (first time use)..............................................4

Learn about the six main GPS pages..............................................6

Enter data using the rocker keypad..............................................44

Use menus..........................................................................2, 7, 35

Access the Main Menu......................................................11, 65, 70

Adjust screen contrast or backlighting.........................................28

Run the GPS Simulator................................................................15

Reconfigure displayed data on the map, position, compass, highway

or active route pages..................................................30, 40, 42, 63

Find a city..................................................................................66

Display nearest cities, exits or waypoints lists...............................49

Select a destination (GOTO)...................................................13, 51

Create and use a route.................................................................57

Pan using the map arrow.............................................................31

Zoom in or out on map or highway pages....................................31

Mark and save your present position as a named waypoint.....12, 42

Change units of measure (statute, nautical, metric)......................74

Change position format (degrees/minutes/seconds, degrees/minutes,

etc.).............................................................................79

Change the displayed time (zone).........................................76, 87

Set Alarms..................................................................................77

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INTRODUCTION

Glossary

Almanac Data—Satellite constellation information (including location) that

is transmitted from every GPS satellite. Almanac data must be acquired before

GPS navigation can begin.

Bearing—The compass direction from your position to a destination.

Course Made Good (CMG)—The bearing from the “active from” position

(your starting point) to your present position.

Crosstrack Error (XTK)—The distance you are off a desired course either

left or right.

Desired Track—The compass course between the “from” and “to” waypoints.

Differential GPS (DGPS)—An extension of the GPS system that uses radio

beacons to transmit position corrections to GPS receivers.

Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)—The time of day of your arrival at a

destination.

Estimated Time Enroute (ETE)—The time left to your destination at your

present speed.

Grid—Coordinate system that projects the earth on a flat surface, using square

zones for position measurements. UTM/UPS and Maidenhead formats are grid

systems.

Ground Speed—The velocity you are traveling relative to a ground position.

Latitude—The north/south measurement of position perpendicular to the

earth’s polar axis.

Longitude—The east/west measurement of position referenced to the Prime

Meridian (0° longitude) which goes through Greenwich, England.

Navigation—The process of traveling from one place to another and know-

ing where you are in relation to your desired course and/or destination.

Position—An exact, unique location based on a geographic coordinate system.

Track (TRK)—The direction of movement relative to a ground position.

Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)—A grid coordinate system that

projects global sections onto a flat surface to measure position in specific zones.

Velocity Made Good (VMG)—The speed you are traveling in the direction

of the destination.

Waypoint—A specific location saved in the GPS receiver’s memory.

The GPS 12 MAP is a powerful navigation tool

that can guide you anywhere in the world. To

better understand its operation and capabilities,

it may be helpful to review the basic terms and

concepts briefly explained below.

Other navigation and GPS definitions used in

this manual are defined in the appropriate refer-

ence sections of this manual.

INTRODUCTION

GPS 12 MAP

Unit

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Internal GPS Antenna

ROCKER

Key

PAGE

Key

OUT

Key

POWER

Key

Battery

Compartment

LCD

Display

GOTO

Key

QUIT

Key

ENTER/

MARK Key

GETTING STARTED

Battery

Installation

To install the carrying

lanyard, place the loop

at the end of the lanyard

through the D-ring on the

battery cover, route the

lanyard back through the

loop and pull tight.

Battery Installation

The GPS 12 MAP operates on 4 AA batteries,

which are installed a the base of the unit. These

batteries provide up to 36 hours of use in

“Power Saver” mode.

To install the batteries:

1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring at

the bottom of the unit 1/4 turn counter-clockwise.

2. Insert the batteries into position. Use only new

batteries. Do not mix battery types (i.e., alkaline,

NiCad, Lithium). The battery pole that you can still

see should match the symbol (+ or -) marked on the

case.

3. Replace and secure the battery cover by turning the

D-ring 1/4 turn clockwise.

Battery life varies due to a variety of factors,

including temperature and backlighting. You

may find that lithium batteries provide longer

life in colder conditions.

WARNING: Be certain that the batteries are

installed correctly by observing the polarity

markings on the bottom of the unit. An improp-

erly installed battery (reversed polarity) can

rupture, leaking the contents of the battery into

the battery compartment.

If using rechargeable

NiCad or Lithium batter-

ies, use proper methods

of disposal of used bat-

teries. Many states and

cities require environ-

mentally sound collection

and recycling of these

battery types.

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