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Quick Start

Before we start walking, lets clear the Track Log.  The Track Log is the bread crumb trail 

left on the Map and Highway Pages.

To clear the Track Log:

1   Press the 

MENU

 key twice to display the Main Menu.

2.  Highlight Tracks then press the 

ENTER

 key.

3.  Highlight the ‘Clear’ Button then press the 

ENTER

 key.

4.  Highlight the ‘Yes’ Button then press the 

ENTER

 key.

5.  Press the 

PAGE

 key until the Map Page is displayed.

Begin walking, hold the GPS 72 in front of you with the top of the unit pointed toward 

the sky.  As you move you will begin to see a bread crumb trail on the map.  Walk for at least 
two minutes in one direction and then make either a right or left turn. Continue walking in 
this new direction for approximately another two minutes.

Let’s start the trip back.  The GPS 72 provides you with direct, straight line navigation. It 

is not always possible to navigate using the most direct route, don’t worry, the GPS 72 will 
continuously update your Track and Bearing, always pointing out the shortest route to your 
destination. 

To begin navigation:

1.  Press the 

GOTO

 key.

2.  With ‘Waypoint’ highlighted, press the 

ENTER

 key.

3.  Highlight ‘HOME’ then press the 

ENTER 

key.

The GPS provides a straight line, direct navigation course 
to your destination. Since it is not always possible to follow 
a straight line from start to fi nish, as you move, the Pointer 
will always point toward your destination and  the Compass 
Ring will always show your current track.  

Continued on next page

DESTINATION

START

Current
Track 45°

Bearing 000° 
from START to
DESTINATION

Bearing 340° from current location
to DESTINATION

Basic Navigation

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Summary of Contents for GPS 72

Page 1: ...GPS 72 Read This First quick start guide Personal Navigator 72 QS Covers Rev B indd 1 9 25 2002 2 48 36 PM...

Page 2: ...tart Internal Antenna 120 x 160 Four Level Gray Backlight Display Interface keys MOB ZOOM MARK Battery Compartment External Data Auxilary Power Port Unit Overview 72 QS Guide RevB indd 1 10 30 2002 4...

Page 3: ...rst 3 Re install the Battery Cover by reversing step 1 Turn D ring 1 4 turn counter clockwise and remove cover Battery Installation Remove the batteries from your GPS 72 if you don t expect to use it...

Page 4: ...tall the Lanyard 1 Place the loop of the Lanyard through the slot opening at the bottom of the GPS 72 2 Route the strap through the loop and pull tight Installing the Lanyard 72 QS Guide RevB indd 3 1...

Page 5: ...QUIT key will cycle you through the five main display pages in reverse sequence The QUIT key will end an operation in progress and display the previous page The ENTER MARK key is used to activate a da...

Page 6: ...ight is controlled by the ROCKER key When a field is highlighted a dark strip will encompass the field Let s start by taking a look at the five main display pages They are the GPS Informa tion Page Ma...

Page 7: ...Satellite Signal Strength Indicators displayed are only simulations and do not indicate the strength of actual satellite signals Activating the Simulator Mode Press the POWER key to turn the unit on...

Page 8: ...s that apply to that page To display the Map Page Options Menu 1 Press the MENU key Selecting an item on the Options Menu 1 Using the ROCKER key highlight Setup Map 2 Press ENTER Many of the Option an...

Page 9: ...e turned on and receiving at least three satellites or simulating navigation to mark a waypoint Marking a waypoint 1 Press and hold the ENTER MARK key When the ENTER MARK key is held down the MARK fun...

Page 10: ...it does not exceed ten characters and does not duplicate a previously saved waypoint When you have finished renaming the waypoint you will need to store it in the units memory To store the waypoint 1...

Page 11: ...10 Quick Start Map Pointer Bearing and Distance from Pointer to current GPS location Basic Navigation 72 QS Guide RevB indd 10 10 30 2002 4 00 11 PM...

Page 12: ...inted toward the top of the display and aligned with the vertical line on the Compass Ring If you are not heading toward your destination turn until the Pointer is aligned with the vertical line in th...

Page 13: ...nal the message 3D GPS Location will be displayed on the GPS Information Page If for some reason the unit is not able to gather the necessary satellite information an options page will be displayed Se...

Page 14: ...nother two minutes Let s start the trip back The GPS 72 provides you with direct straight line navigation It is not always possible to navigate using the most direct route don t worry the GPS 72 will...

Page 15: ...nough basic knowledge of your GPS 72 to begin navi gating on your own Be safe remember that while the GPS is very reliable you should always have a backup means of navigation DESTINATION START When yo...

Page 16: ...td or its subsidiaries GARMIN International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ U K GARMIN Corpora...

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