Garmin GPS 12H Owner's Manual

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Time SettingsSelect Setup > Time.Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format.Time Zone: Sets the time zone for the device. Automatic setsthe time zone automatically based on your GPS position.Position Format SettingsNOTE: You should not change the position format or the mapdatum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chartthat specifies a different position format.Select Setup > Position Format.Position Format: Sets the position format in which a locationreading appears.Map Datum: Sets the coordinate system on which the map isstructured.Map Spheroid: Shows the coordinate system the device isusing. The default coordinate system is WGS 84.Routing SettingsThe device calculates routes optimized for the type of activityyou are doing. You can set routing to automatically route you tothe next point on the route.Select Setup > Routing.Auto: Enables the device to automatically route you from onepoint on the route to the next.Distance: Enables the device to route you to the next point onthe route when you are within a specified distance of yourcurrent point.Manual: Enables the device to stop routing when you reach apoint on the route.Device InformationSpecificationsBattery type 2 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium )Operating temperaturerangeFrom -20º to 70ºC (from -4º to 158ºF)Storage temperature range From -30º to 80ºC (from -22º to 176ºF)Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7*Material Floatable, high-impact, plastic alloyCompass-safe distance 10 cm (4 in.)*The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 mfor up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.AppendixRegistering Your DeviceHelp us better support you by completing our online registrationtoday.• Go to www.garmin.com/express.• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safeplace.Support and UpdatesGarmin Express™ (www.garmin.com/express) provides easyaccess to these services for Garmin devices.• Product registration• Product manuals• Software updates• Data uploads to Garmin Connect™• Map, chart, or course updatesSetting Up Garmin Express1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.2 Go to www.garmin.com/express.3 Follow the on-screen instructions.Viewing Device InformationYou can view the unit ID, software version, and licenseagreement.Select Setup > About.Contacting Garmin Product Support• Go to www.garmin.com/support for in-country supportinformation.• In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020.• In the UK, call 0808 238 0000.• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870 850 1241.Maximizing Battery LifeLong-Term StorageWhen you do not plan to use the device for several months,remove the batteries. Stored data is not lost when batteries areremoved.Turning off GLONASSWhen you navigate for extended periods of time with anunobstructed view of satellites, you can turn off GLONASS tosave battery life.Select Setup > System > GPS Setting > Satellite System >GPS.Adjusting the BacklightYou can adjust the backlight brightness from any page.1 Select .2 Use the arrow keys to adjust the backlight.Adjusting the Backlight TimeoutYou can decrease the backlight timeout to maximize the batterylife.1 Select Setup > Display > Backlight Timeout.2 Select an option.Data ManagementNOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows®95, 98, Me,Windows NT®, and Mac®OS 10.3 and earlier.File TypesThe device supports these file types.• Files from HomePort™. Go to www.garmin.com/trip_planning.• GPX track files.Connecting the Device to Your ComputerNOTICETo prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weathercap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting toa computer.Before you can operate your device while connected to yourcomputer, you must install batteries. The computer USB portmay not provide enough power to operate the device.1 Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port.2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.4 Device Information