Garmin Personal Navigator GPS 100AVD Owner's Manual

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CHAPTER 1INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 1001.1 GPS 100 CAPABILITIESThe GPS 100 provides a host of powerful capabilities which were previouslyunavailable or found only in much larger and more expensive systems:· Performance: State-of-the-art MultiTrac TM receiver tracks up toeight satellites while providing high receiver sensitivity, fast first fix,and continuous navigation updates.· Portability: Goes where you go - on land, sea, or in the air. The built-in simulator allows you to plan your next trip or hone your navigationskills at home or in your office.· Navigation: Illuminated keypad and display provide the navigationinformation you need at a glance. Store up to 100 alphanumericwaypoints and 10 reversible routes. The GOTO function sets aninstantaneous course to the waypoint of your choice. The AutoStore TMfunction helps you build routes as you go. A flashing MessageAnnunciator and an audible message tone keep you fully informed ofyour navigation status.· Personalized: Configure your unit the way you like by selectingnautical units, Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) sensitivity, keypadand display features, map datums, and interface options.· Low Power Consumption: Battery Saver operation, which drawsless than 250 milliamps of current, provides 14 hours of continuousoperation with six AA size alkaline batteries. The QuickFixTM modeprovides on demand position fixes in as little as 15 seconds and over100 hours of battery life at four fixes per hour.· Trip Planning: Analyze distance, time, and fuel requirements foryour trip. Compute the time of sunrise and sunset at your destination.Calculate density altitude before you take off, and true airspeed as youfly. Vertical navigation guides you to your cruise altitude and puts youin the traffic pattern before landing.1-1