Garmin GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual And Reference Manual

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23Getting Started23ReferenceGPS Information PageThe GPS Information Page displays your speed, elevation, the estimatedaccuracy, receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, the date, timeand the GPS receiver’s current location.Speed, Elevation and Estimated AccuracyWhen the GPS is receiving at least three satellite signals, it will provide youwith the current GPS Speed, and the estimated Accuracy of the GPS Location.The GPS must be receiving at least four satellite signals to report the Elevation.Current GPS Receiver StatusThe current status of the GPS receiver will always be displayed.Autolocate — Forces the receiver to search for each satellite individually.Acquiring Satellites — The receiver will begin in this mode each time theunit is turned on. The GPS receiver will remain in this mode until it hasacquired at least 3 satellite signals.2D GPS Location — Indicates that the receiver is only using three satellitesignals. When a 2D GPS Location is achieved, the GPS will display yourcurrent position but is incapable of providing an altitude reading.3D GPS Location — Indicates the receiver is currently using at least foursatellite signals and is capable of providing your current position and altitude.2D Differential Location — Indicates the receiver is using DGPS or WAASdifferential data on three satellites.3D Differential Location — Indicates the receiver is using DGPS or WAASdifferential data on at least four satellites.Lost Satellite Reception — Indicates that the GPS receiver has lost satellitereception.Simulating GPS — Indicates the GPSMAP 76 is running in Simulator Modeand the GPS receiver is turned off. It is important to remember when you areusing the Simulator, the GPSMAP 76 can not be used for actual navigation.SatelliteSignalStrengthLocationTimeDateReceiverStatusSatelliteLocationGPS Information PageGPS Information PageData Fields