Garmin Personal Navigator GPS 45XL Owner's Manual & Reference

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The satellite sky view shows a bird’s-eye view of theposition of each satellite relative to the unit’s last knownposition. The outer circle represents the horizon (north up);the inner circle 45º above the horizon; and the center pointdirectly overhead. You can use the sky view to help deter-mine if any satellites are being blocked, and whether youhave a current position fix (indicated by a ‘2D NAV’ or ‘3DNAV’ in the status field.Once sufficient signals have been acquired, the statuspage will be replaced with the position page, provided youhave not pressed any other buttons.Position PageThe second page in the GPS 45XL’s main page sequenceis the position page. The position page shows you whereyou are, what direction you’re heading and how fast you’regoing, and is particularly helpful when you do not have anactive destination selected. The graphic display at the top ofthe page indicates your cardinal heading (while you’re mov-ing) with the track and speed indicated below.The graphic compass display is designed to showyour current track and does not serve as a truemagnetic compass while you’re standing still.The rest of the page shows your current position inthree dimensions: latitude, longitude and altitude. TheGPS 45XL uses this basic information to mark exact posi-tions as waypoints, which help guide you from one place toanother. A trip odometer and 12/24 hour clock are alsoprovided.10Getting StartedSky View/Position PageOnce satellites have beenfound, hollow signal strengthbars will be displayed whiledata is being collected. Thehollow bars can be used tohelp determine if satellitesare being shaded.Position PageIn addition to displayingyour position coordinates,the position page showsyour track and speed overthe ground. Speed and alti-tude data may fluctuate dueto Selective Availability.StatusBatteryIndicatorSatelliteSky ViewHorizontalAccuracySignal StrengthIndicatorsSatelliteNumber!#