Garmin GPS 95 STD Personal Navigator Owner's Manual

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1-4Rechargeable NiCad Battery Kit:A rechargeable NiCad battery kit is available for use with the GPS 95. Thiskit includes a rechargeable NiCad battery, an AC adaptor and a drop-incharger base. Using the drop-in charger base, the NiCad battery is chargedin 12-14 hours (not to exceed 24 hours). The rechargeable NiCad battery kitallows you to use the GPS 95 portably for extended periods.PC Software Kit:The PC Software Kit allows you to download route, waypoint and track datafrom the GPS 95 to your PC-compatible computer. You may also edit thisdata and upload it back into the GPS 95. With the software kit you can plotdata files and/or display current position in real-time on a grid map. Data filescan be printed for future reference. For planning purposes, the software kitprovides animated satellite orbit displays and allows you to print a satellitevisibility chart. The software kit includes both 3.5" and 5.25" diskettes, aninstruction manual and a PC interface cable.1.4 OPERATIONAL MODESWhile using your GPS 95, you may select from one of three operationalmodes: Normal or Battery Saver modes for actual navigation, or Simulatormode for practicing/trip planning. In Normal and Battery Saver modes,typical time to first fix is less than 2.5 minutes. (If you have used your unitwithin the hour, it may take as little as 15 seconds.) In Simulator mode theGPS 95 will not acquire satellites, but will display a position based on the lastknown location or any other position that you designate.Normal mode offers continuous navigation updates and should be selectedwhen the GPS 95 will be used in a high dynamics environment (i.e., frequentspeed and heading changes). The GPS 95 will typically operate up to twohours using the AA battery pack, or up to five hours using the optional NiCadbattery pack.Battery Saver mode, suitable for most applications, offers position updatesthat adapt to your needs while extending battery life. The GPS 95 willtypically operate up to four hours using the AA battery pack, or up to eighthours using the optional NiCad battery pack.Simulator mode allows you to simulate the operation of the GPS 95 whileat home or in your office. The simulator mode can be selected while learningto use your GPS 95 and is ideal for planning routes and entering waypoints.Keep in mind that the GPS 95 is not tracking satellites in the simulator mode.YOU SHOULD NEVER ATTEMPT TO USE THE SIMULATOR MODE FORACTUAL NAVIGATION.