Garmin GekoTM 201 GPS Receiver User Manual
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1. Geko 201 Personal Navigator owner s manual and reference guide Copyright 2003 Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9DL U K All Rights Reserved Tel 44 1794 519944 Garmin International Inc Fax 44 1794 519222 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Garmin Corporation Tel 913 397 8200 No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes2. HEHU E O ee ee Page Basics and Options Po WAYFOINTS TRACKS MEM PEP Routes EA Cia a kiko Po WAYPOINTS e GAMES e TRACKS Fy SETUF PEP roures E GAMES The Menu Page gives you access to the Geko 2015 essential features With the Menu E sur Page you can create Mark and select waypoints select save or change Tracks and Routes choose from the four Games and access the system Setup features MARK Page The MARK Page marks your current location as a waypoint You can then change the waypoint symbol name elevation and location latitude and longitude The ability to enter a known location then saving it as a Waypoint works well for the popular Geocaching activity To change the position data A NOTE To mark your current 1 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight MARK then press location as a waypoint the the OK Button to display the MARK WAYPOINT Page Geko 201 must be READY TO 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight the POSITION DATA field and press the NAVIGATE OK Button to display the EDIT LOCATION Page Continued on Page 12 11 Menu Page Options ELEI H 22 26661 Hoag 735d The EDIT LOCATION Page displays on screen instruc tions explaining how to edit the waypoint location The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to change the symbol for the waypoint EDIT LOCATION seb Leer Ho
3. Location shows your current location coordinates UTM latitude and longitude etc Speed tells you how fast you are going Time Date the current time and date based on your Time Zone settings Trip Odometer the total distance you ve gone since the last reset The following fields display only when navigating Arrival Time the time of your arrival based on your current speed and distance left e Bearing the compass direction from your current location to your destination Final Distance the route distance left from your current location to your destination Time To Go the estimated time at your current speed to reach your destination TRIF ODOMETER MA FEED MOWING AIG 3 1 TIHE HOVIHG 00 0 1 41 Four data fields of your choosing display on the Trip Computer Page The default fields are shown but by selecting the CHANGE FIELDS option you can make your selections from the list of 31 items To change the fields 1 From the Trip Computer Page press the OK Button to display the Page Options menu 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight CHANGE FIELDS and press the OK Button 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight one the four fields to change and press the OK Button to display the data field options 4 Press the UP or DOWN Button to scroll through the list highlight an option and press the OK Button to accept that option 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 as necessary then press th
4. INTERFACE P SYSTEM 6 To change the time zone 1 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight TIME and press the 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button to scroll through the selections and press the OK Button Setup Page when you have found the correct Time Zone 4 Press the PAGE Button to return to the page of your choice Daylight Savings Time Time Daylight savings time can be set to Automatic using the built in almanac to automati cally change the clock settings when daylight savings goes into or out of effect You can choose Yes to manually add daylight savings or No to remain on standard time To change the daylight saving field US CENTRAL 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MENU Page Press the UP or DOWN Button rane i NOUE OY 2A aM UTC OFFSET to highlight TIME and press the OK Button to display the TIME Page ama 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the DAYLIGHT SAVING field and press the OK Button 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button highlight AUTO YES or NO and press OK Press the o PAGE Button to return to the page of your choice DATLIGHT SAIN AUTO A NOTE If you select Other for the Time Zone choice you must enter the UTC offset for your location and the Daylight Savings time options are not available TIHE FORMAT 12 HOUR TIME 2 OWE US CEATRAL UTC OFFSET QE ue The Daylight Savings time options
5. Options To adjust the backlight s timeout setting 1 Press the UP or DOWN Button while on the Menu Page to highlight SETUP and press pelle Light Timeout Options the OK Button to display the Setup Page 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight DISPLAY and press the OK Button twice to display the Light Timeout options 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the length of time and then press the OK Button to return to the Display Page 20 SECOHDS STAYS Of LE SECONDE 1 MINUTE 2 MIHUTES Contrast The screen contrast is quickly adjustable from the Satellite Page You can also adjust the contast from the Setup Page of the System Menu Page See Page 26 To adjust the contrast from the Satellite Page 1 Press the UP or DOWN Button while on the Satellite Page to display the Contrast READY Window TO HANIGATE COHTRAST 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button to move the contrast slider Continue to press the UP Button to make the screen darker or press the DOWN Button to make the screen Contrast Slider lighter 3 Press the OK Button to return to the Satellite Page Page Basics When on the Map Page the UP and DOWN Buttons are used to adjust the map scale from 50 feet to 800 miles Heading Indicator Waypoint Waypoint Name Symbol Trail track log Path to Destination vow Map your location Scale The Map Page shows where you are the animated figure and provides
6. Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight ROUTES and press the OK Button to display the ROUTES Page Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the route that includes the waypoint you want to remove and press the OK Button to display the route s waypoints Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the waypoint and press the OK Button to display the INSERT REMOVE window Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight REMOVE and press the OK Button to remove the waypoint from the list To clear all route waypoints From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight ROUTES and press the OK Button to display the ROUTES Page Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight DELETE ALL and press the OK Button to display the confirmation window asking you if you really want to clear all of the route waypoints If you do press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight YES and press the OK Button to complete the process If you change your mind press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight NO and press the OK Button to keep the waypoints in the route list Menu Page Routes Navigation Page pointer aimed at the NEXT waypoint in the route 2 83 miles away EEARIHG Diri 21 Menu Page The Geko 201 offers four games with you the user as the key participant The Games Page shows the listing which includes Geko Smak Memory Race Nibbons and Virtua Maze Highl
7. 10 Time Zone 24 Total Time 10 To Course 10 Tracks Page 16 Track Logs 6 Trip Computer Page 9 Trip Odometer 8 10 Trip Time 10 Turn 10 U Units of Measure 28 Units Page 27 UP Button vi UTC offset field 24 V Velocity Made Good 10 Vertical Speed 10 View Nearest waypoints 13 View the Selected Waypoint 14 Virtua Maze 23 W WAAS 2 Warnings iii Waypoints Page 13 15 Waypoints Show Hide 5 39 40 Warranty Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase Within this period Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthor ized alteration or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATU TORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPE CIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABIL
8. 23 Menu Page The Setup Page allows you to customize the Geko 201 On the Setup Page you can change coordinate systems map datums and distance units You can also change the time format north reference operating mode display contrast and back light timeout setting Time Page The Time Page allows you to select a 12 hour or 24 hour time format enter the proper time zone and choose Daylight Savings Time When you select 12 hour time formatting the 0 clock will read like a standard clock with 12 hour AM and 12 hour PM cycles The 24 hour option sets the Geko 201 to display a 24 hour cycle Military Time ga UNITS To change the time format 1 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight TIME and press the ey SYSTEM OK Button to display the TIME Page 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the TIME FORMAT field and press the OK Button 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight 12 or 24 hour and press the OK Button 4 Press the PAGE Button to return to the page of your choice fel JE DISPLAY TIHE FORMAT i HOUR TIME ZOHE Time Zone US CENTRAL ne The time zone can be set to any one of the pre programmed zones or by selecting OTHER and then entering the UTC Time Offset value in the UTC offset field AUTO OK Button to display the TIME Page Z0 DEC 0z 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight the TIME ZONE field and press the OK 24 Button e dem UNITS at
9. 25 Setup Page UHITE LIGHT TIMEQUT C STAYS On The Light Timeout options 15 SECONDS 20 SECONDS allow you to set the 1 MINUTE gt MINUTES backlight to stay on all the time but watch the battery power Use the Display CONTRAST Contrast Slider to adjust the setting 26 Light Timeout The LIGHT TIMEOUT option allows you to set the display backlight timeout STAYS ON 15 or 30 seconds and or 2 minutes To change the light timeout From the SETUP Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight DISPLAY Press the OK Button to display the DISPLAY Page Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight the LIGHT TIMEOUT field and press the OK Button Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight your selection and press the OK Button Press the PAGE Button to return to the SETUP Page Contrast The CONTRAST option allows you to adjust the display contrast To adjust the Display contrast 1 From the SETUP Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight DISPLAY Press the OK Button to display the DISPLAY Page Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the CONTRAST Slider and press the OK Button Press the UP or DOWN Button to adjust the contrast Press the PAGE Button twice to return to the SETUP Page Using the Geko 201 with a paper map increases the navigation capabilities of each To Setup Page use a map in conjunction with the Geko 201 you must select the position format map da
10. Page Basics Destination Compass Ring Symbol E On the Navigation Page the Data field Diah Arrow UP and DOWN Buttons are follow this used to cycle through different trip data The Navigation Page guides you to a destination When you re moving with no particular destination in mind the Navigation Page displays a subset of information When you re moving towards a specific destination however the Navigation Page displays additional information in the data fields such as the name of the location the distance and time to go and displays a direction arrow in the compass ring To navigate simply follow the arrow Navigation Page Options The Geko 201 is not a true magnetic compass You must The Navigation Page option STOP NAVIGATION only displays when you press the OK eG OKET OTIL COSER PODEN Button while actively navigating to a Waypoint K The list of data fields is on the next page A NOTE een AITON GESU nation symbol bearing informa tion Time To Go Arrival Time and Final Distance only display when you have started a Goto or a TracBack Navigation Page Options The Navigation Page allows you to display 10 types of different data such as Eleva tion Speed etc Data Field Options By pressing the UP or DOWN Button you can cycle through the Data fields at the bottom of the Navigation Page Elevation the measurement of height above mean sea level Heading the direction you are traveling
11. Specifications subject to change without notice Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U S DoD imposed Selective Availability program With optional Garmin Differential Beacon Receiver Input such as Garmin GBR 21 or 23 gt The temperature rating for the Geko 201 may exceed the usable range of some batteries Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures External power can only be applied using the Garmin Auto Power Adapter or PC Interface Cable with Auto Power Adapter These cables contain a 12 Vdc to 3 Vdc voltage regulator Modifications or other applica tions void the product warranty Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases Use Lithium batteries when operating the Geko 201 in below freezing conditions Extensive use of screen backlighting significantly reduces battery life Different brands of batteries vary in performance 34 Standard Accessories Owners Manual and Reference Guide Quick Start Guide Optional Accessories Belt Clip Attaches to the back of the unit for convenient carrying Bicycle Mounting Kit Allows the Geko 201 to be mounted on bicycle handle bars Carrying Case Protects the Geko 201 when not in use Lanyard Attaches to the back of the unit for convenient carrying Marine Mounting Kit Allows the Geko 201 to be mounted on any flat surface Power Data Cable Provides power from an automobile cigarette lighter and allows for s
12. gone since the last reset Vert Speed Vertical Speed the rate of altitude gain loss over time The following fields display figures only when navigating Bearing the compass direction from your location to your destination Course the direction from your starting location to a destination Final Dest Final Destination the last waypoint on your route Final Distance the distance from your current location to your destination Final ETA the estimated time you will arrive at your destination Final ETE the estimated total time left until you reach your destination Next Dest Next Destination the next waypoint on your route Next Dist Next Distance the distance between your current location and the next waypoint Next ETA the estimated time you will arrive at the next waypoint Next ETE the estimated total time left until you reach the next waypoint Off Course the distance you are off a desired course in either direction left or right To Course the compass direction you must go to get back to the original course Turn the angle difference in degrees from the bearing to your destination and your current line of travel L means turn Left R means turn Right VMG Velocity Made Good the speed you are closing in on a destination along a desired course Also referred to as the vector velocity to your destination Menu Page
13. in the route There are two ways to insert a waypoint into a route One way is to insert the waypoint before an existing waypoint in a route The other way is to insert the waypoint at the end of the waypoint list in a route To insert a waypoint into a route 1 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight ROUTES and press the OK Button to display the ROUTES Page Press the OK Button to create a New Route If there is no information in the route area press the OK Button to display the ADD WAYPOINT TO ROUTE Page Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the waypoint of your choice and press the OK Button to place the waypoint in the first field on the ROUTES Page Repeat Step 3 until all of the waypoints you want are entered into the route list and then press the PAGE button to get back to the page of your choice To activate a route 1 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight ROUTES and press the OK Button to display the ROUTES Page Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the route of your choice and press the OK Button to display the choices from the first beginning waypoint and the last end waypoint Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight FOLLOW and then press the OK Button to display the NAVIGATION Page for guidance to the destination waypoint To remove a waypoint from the ROUTES list 1 From the MENU
14. or improvements Web Site address www garmin com Garmin TracBack Personal Navigator and MapSource are registered trademarks and Geko and PanTrack are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin October 2003 Part Number 190 00297 01 Rev C Printed in Taiwan Let the Fun Begin Introduction fun noun 1 A source of enjoyment amusement or pleasure On Your Mark 2 Enjoyment amusement have fun at the party 3 Playful often noisy activity We don t know about the noise but fun and simplicity is what the Geko 201 is all about To get the most out of your new Geko 201 take the time to read through this Owner s Manual to understand the operating features of the unit This manual has been designed to provide all that you need to know to operate your Geko 201 Geko 201 Registration Help us better support you by completing your on line registration today Connect to our Web Site www garmin com and look for the Product Registration link on the home page Your unit serial number is in the battery compartment Thanks for choosing the Garmin Geko 201 If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the Geko 201 you can visit our Web Site or contact our Customer Service Department M F 8 00 5 00 CST except holidays at 1 800 800 1020 Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Reo TAON rT fate sdeaicatsnane eakae
15. ITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of inciden tal or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY To obtain warranty service contact your local Garmin authorized dealer Or call Garmin Customer Service at one of the numbers shown below for shipping instruc tions and an RMA tracking number The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package The unit should then be sent freight charges prepaid to any Garmin warranty service station A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs Warranty Limited Warranty Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification To obtain warranty service an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd 1200 East 151 Street Unit 4 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Olathe Kansas 66062 U
16. POINTS then press the OK Button 2 Select DELETE ALL and press the OK Button A confirmation message box displays asking if you really want to delete all waypoints Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the correct choice and press the OK Button to complete the action Menu Page Review Waypoint Page The Review Waypoint Page allows you to change the waypoint symbol name elevation and location just as on the Mark Waypoint Page You can also delete the waypoint display Waypoints the waypoint on the Map Page start a Goto and Project the waypoint To delete a waypoint 1 From the REVIEW WAYPOINT Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight DELETE DELETE You can start a Goto from 2 Press the OK Button HAF the REVIEW WAYPOINT f are l Page A confirmation message box displays asking if you really want to delete the waypoint If HUHMT FISH you do press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight YES and press OK FROJECT If you do not want to delete the waypoint press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight ELEN 1066ft ee H Set6 4 sao NO and press the OK Button Hosd d 7 341 To start a Goto 1 From the REVIEW WAYPOINT Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight GOTO 2 Press the OK Button to activate the Goto with the selected waypoint as the destina tion To view the selected waypoint on the Map Page The REVIEW WAYPOINT DELETE 1 From the REVIEW WAYPOINT Page pr
17. Positioning System ii GOTO 6 14 Goto Line 5 GPS Mode 32 H Heading 8 10 I Input Settings 30 Installing Batteries v Interface Page 30 31 L LAT LON 10 38 Light Timeout 26 Location 8 10 M Main Pages Map Page 4 Menu Page 11 Navigation Page 7 Satellite Page 2 Trip Computer Page 9 Map Datums 27 28 Map Page 4 Map Setup 5 Mark Location 11 Mark Page 11 12 Max Speed 8 10 Measure Distance 5 Memory Race 22 Menu Page 11 Moving Average 10 Time 10 Moving Average 10 N Navigation Page 7 8 Options 7 Nearest waypoints 13 Next Destination 10 Distance 10 ETA 10 ETE 10 Nibbons 23 NMEA 34 NMEA OUT 30 NONE 30 North Reference 28 O Odometer Trip 8 10 Off Course 10 OK Button vi Orient Map 5 Output Settings 30 Overall Speed 10 Owner Information 33 P PAGE Button vi PanTrack 6 Pan Track Log 5 Position Format 27 POWER Button vi Projecting a Waypoint 15 R Registration 1 Review Waypoint Page 14 Routes Page 19 RTCM NMEA 30 RICM TEXT 30 RTCM IN 30 S Satellite Page 2 Select a Waypoint 13 Settings Input 30 Output 30 Setup Page 24 Skyview Advanced 2 Software License Agreement iv Specifications 34 Speed 8 10 Maximum 10 Overall 10 Vertical 10 Stopped Time 10 Stop Navigation 5 Sunrise 10 Sunset 10 System Page 32 33 Battery Type 32 GPS Mode 32 Languages 33 Owner Info 33 T TEXT OUT 30 Time Moving 10 Of Day 10 Stopped 10 Total 10 Time Date 8 Time Page 24 25 Time To Go 8
18. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight your selection and press the OK Button 4 Press the PAGE Button to return to the SYSTEM Page Language The Geko 201 offers 16 different languages in which to view the information To change the language 1 2 gt 4 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the SYSTEM field Press the OK Button to display the SYSTEM Page Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight LANGUAGE field and press the OK Button Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight your selection and press the OK Button Press the PAGE Button to return to the SYSTEM Page Owner Info The Geko 201 can display information about the owner during the power up sequence You can press the Page Button to display the Satellite Page or after 20 seconds the page automatically changes Follow the steps listed to edit the information To change the owner information 1 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the SYSTEM field Press the OK Button to display the SYSTEM Page Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight OWNER INFO field and press the OK Button Press the UP or DOWN Button to move from one character to the next To change that character press the OK Button Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the desired character and then press the OK Button to accept it Repeat steps 3 and 4 until your message is complete Press the PAGE Button to return to t
19. S A Romsey SO51 9DL U K Phone 913 397 8200 Phone 44 1794 519944 FAX 913 397 0836 FAX 44 1794 519222 41 42 For the latest free software updates throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin web site at Wwww garmin com Copyright 2003 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Garmin Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9DL U K Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00297 01 Rev C
20. a picture of where you are going As you travel the animated figure walks and leaves a trail track log Waypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map To help you better visualize the real world the Geko 201 automatically rotates the map as you move so that waypoints that are ahead of you are always displayed in front of the animated figure The Heading Indicator shows the direction you are heading To make sure you can see your entire route you can change the map scale from 50 feet to 800 miles by pressing and holding the UP Button to view a larger area and the DOWN Button for viewing a smaller area The Options on the Map Page allow you to customize the page in several ways although Map Page not all options are visible all the time The following options are always available o Clear Track Log Allows you to clear the track log and immediately start a new one e Measure Distance Allows you to choose two way the default for one is your current Options position and then select a second waypoint The distance estimated time needed to reach that point and your current estimated speed is calculated automatically e Map Setup Allows you to adjust the map settings including Orient Map Ahead or Northward When AHEAD is selected the top of the aS aoe a de FAH Selecting PAN TRACK LOG map is oriented in the direction you are currently moving When NORTHWARD TRACK Lo from the Map Page optio
21. ag dasa UZE Ok EUTTOH TO EDIT UF OOMWH EUTTOHS To SELECT Continued trom previous page 3 Scroll through the position coordinate places using the UP or DOWN Button UP Button to move right to left DOWN Button to move left to right When you reach the position place you want to change press the OK Button Use the UP or DOWN Button to scroll through the choices and highlight one Press the OK Button and the position place changes Repeat to finish making changes Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the OK field and press the OK Button to return to the MARK WAYPOINT Page Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the OK field and press the OK Button to store your location s position coordinates in memory To change the elevation From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight MARK Press the OK Button to display the MARK Page Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the ELEV field and press the OK Button to display the ENTER CORRECT ELEVATION Page Use the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the desired digit and press the OK Button to display a selection window Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight a new number and press the OK Button Repeat to finish making changes Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the OK field and press the OK Button to display the MARK WAYPOINT Page with the corrected elevation The WAYPOINTS Page organizes all of your waypoints alphabet
22. at and simple ASCII text output of location and velocity information e NONE provides no interfacing capabilities If GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In NMEA Out format is selected additional fields are provided to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver e g GBR 21 amp GBR 23 directly from your unit Tuning is automatic with Scan or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate when you select User from the Beacon list to manually tune the receiver Refer to the beacon receiver instructions 30 To select an I O Format Setup Page 1 From the SETUP Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the INTERFACE field and press the OK Button to display the INTERFACE Page 2 Press the OK Button on the I O FORMAT field to display the format options Interface 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the desired format the press the OK Button 4 Press the PAGE Button to return to the SETUP Page Dome F OISFLAY ra das UNITS TCM TEXT et HOHE P SYSTEM 31 Setup Page System SETUP GFZ MODE HORMAL D LAHGURIGE pF English F DIZFLAY E ALEALIHE A ma UNITE OWNER INFO SOF THARE y INTERFACE WERSIOH 2 000 The SYSTEM Page allows you to change the GPS Mode the Language battery type and owner information REACT TO HAUIGATE ACCURACY LEFT A BATTERY LOW message displays at the bottom of every page when there are approxi mately ten m
23. e PAGE Button to return to the Trip Computer Page The complete list of options including those that display figures only when you are actively navigating are listed on Page 10 Trip Computer Page Page Basics TRIF OOOMETEF OF TIOHS MA SPEED RESET TRIF DATA RESTORE DEFAULTS LATZ LOH LOCATION MA FEEC r 10 Trip Computer Page Options Elevation the measurement of height above mean sea level Heading the direction you are traveling Lat Lon the current GPS position Location shows your current latitude and longitude Max Speed the maximum speed traveled since last reset Moving Avg Moving Average the average speed while the unit is moving Odometer a running tally of distance traveled based upon the distance between second by second position readings Over l Sod Overall Speed the averaged speed since your last reset including stopped and moving time Speed shows how fast you are going Sunrise the time at which the sun rises on this day at the specified location Sunset the time at which the sun sets on this day at the specified location Time of Day the current time for the selected time zone Time Moving the time elapsed while the unit is moving since the last trip reset Time Stop the time elapsed while the unit is not moving since the last trip reset Time Total the total time you have traveled since the last trip reset Trip Odometer the total distance you ve
24. erent datum Choose the User datum if using a map with Setup custom designed grids Using this setting requires an advanced knowledge of map datums 27 Setup Page To change the Map Datum 1 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight UNITS Press the OK Button to display the UNITS Page Units 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the MAP DATUM field and press the OK Button 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the desired datum and press the OK POSITION FRET Button H OM Mt MAF OATUM 4 Press the PAGE Button to return to the SETUP Page You can select statute nautical Waz Sq or metric units of measurement UHITZ Units of Measure from the UNITS Page Ta The Geko 201 allows you to select statute the default setting nautical or metric units STATUTE of measure for all speed and distance readouts u METRIC To change the Units of Measure 1 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the UNITS field and then press the OK Button to display the UNITS Page DEFAULTS H O M H 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight UNITS field and press the OK Button MAF ATUH ect i The DEFAULTS setting 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the specific unit and press the OK Button resets the Geko 201 4 Press the PAGE Button to return to the SETUP Page TATUTE i TT units to all of its factory Reference refers to the or
25. erial data transfer from a PC Suction Cup Mounting Kit Allows the Geko 201 to be mounted on a windshield Training Video NTSC Vehicle Mounting Kit Allows the Geko 201 to be mounted on the dashboard Appendix B Accessories Bicycle Mounting Kit Back attachment screws into the Geko 201 for use with any mounting kit Vehicle Mounting Kit Suction Cup Marine Mounting Kit Mounting Kit 35 Appendix C Interface formats are selected from the SETUP Page The input output lines on your Geko 201 are RS 232 compatible allowing an interface to a wide range of external devices including PC differential beacon receivers marine autopilots and or a second Wiring Diagram GPS receiver The NMEA 0183 version 3 0 interface format is supported by the Geko 201 and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices NMEA 0183 Version 3 0 Approved Sentences GPGGA GPGLL GPGSA GPGSV GPRMB GPRMC GPRTE GPVTG GPWPL GPBOD T Garmin Proprietary Sentences PGRME estimated error PGRMM map datum PGRMZ altitude PSLIB beacon receiver control Connector Data Out Data A DGPS Differential GPS corrections are accepted in RTCM SC 104 version 2 0 format through the Data In line The Garmin GBR 21 is the recommended beacon receiver for use with the Garmin Other beacon receivers with the correct RTCM format may be used but may not correctly display status or allow tuning control from the GPS unit G
26. ess the UP or DOWN Button to highlight MAP Page allows you to delete a HAF waypoint 2 Press the OK Button to display the waypoint on a map with bearing and distance You yp GOTO y y HUHT FISH can use the UP or DOWN Button to zoom in and out on the map PROJECT 3 Press the PAGE Button to return to the REVIEW WAYPOINT Page ELEN 10EEFE H 2851 337 14 Hosd47 odd The Geko 2015 Project waypoint feature can create a waypoint at a specified distance and bearing using either your current position or an existing waypoint as reference To Project a waypoint 1 To project from where you are Mark your current position as explained on Page 11 and then select this nearest waypoint from the Waypoints list Press the OK Button to display the REVIEW WAYPOINT Page Or To project from an existing waypoint within your route select a waypoint from the list and press the OK Button to display the REVIEW WAYPOINT Page Use the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the PROJECT field and press the OK Button to display the PROJECT WAYPOINT Page which shows the numeric name assigned to the new waypoint and with the distance field highlighted Press the OK Button to display the EDIT NUMBER Page Press the DOWN Button to move to the next number in the field Select the digit you wish to change and press the OK Button to display the drop down number list Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the correct number and press the OK Bu
27. he SYSTEM Page Setup Page System GFS HODE HORMAL The Geko 201 offers a choice of 16 display languages Portugues Francis OMAER INFO Edit the Owner DF rouno Information from the System OWHER INFO THIS UHIT BELONGS To Page then select Yes to display the information everytime the unit is powered on H HOM AT E FOMER UPF WA CLEAR ALL CLEAR ALL 33 Appendix A Physical Case Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IPX7 standards waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes Size 1 9 W x 3 9 H x 96 D 48 3 x 99 1 x 24 4 mm tae i Weight Approx 3 1 ounces 96g w batteries Specifications Temperature Range 5 to 158 F 15 to 70 C operating Performance Receiver Differential ready 12 parallel channel Acquisition time Approx 15 seconds warm start Approx 45 seconds cold start Approx 5 minutes First Time AutoLocate Update Rate 1 second continuous GPS Accuracy lt 15 meters 49 ft RMS DGPS USCG Accuracy 1 5 meters 3 15 ft with DGPS corrections DGPS WAAS Accuracy 3 meters 10ft 95 typical with DGPS corrections Velocity Accuracy 0 1 knot RMS steady state Dynamics Performs to specifications to 6 g s Interfaces NMEA 0183 RTCM SC 104 for DGPS corrections and RS 232 for PC interface Antenna Built In Power Input Two 1 5 volt AAA batteries Battery Life Up to 12 hours in Battery Save mode with alkaline batteries
28. ically for easy selection Menu Page by name or by proximity nearest or if you choose allows you to delete all waypoints To select a waypoint 1 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight WAYPOINTS then press the OK Button 2 Select LIST ALL and press the OK Button to see an alphabetical listing of all Waypoints 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the alphabetical tab containing the desired waypoint then press the OK Button to display waypoints for that tab 4 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the waypoint on the list and press the OK Button to display the REVIEW WAYPOINT Page Waypoints To view the NEAREST waypoints page 1 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight WAYPOINTS then NOTE Press and hold the OK press the OK Button Button on any Page to display 2 Select NEAREST and press the OK Button to see a listing of the nine closest waypoints the MARK WAYPOINT Page and by name and distance from your location mark your current location 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the waypoint and press the OK Button to display the REVIEW WAYPOINT Page MA EATS The nine closest waypoints appear in a list showing their name and distance from your location the slider at the side of the page indicates that there are additional waypoints To delete all waypoints 1 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight WAY
29. ientation of a map s grid Map makers try to align the vertical lines on a map with True North True North is the direction from any location on the earths surface to the north pole Maps are typically referenced to True North Because a compass points to Magnetic North not True North maps indicate the difference between True and Magnetic North with a measurement called declination The amount of declina 28 tion changes as you move around the earth Magnetic North is the direction in which a Setup Page compass needle points The Geko 201 bearings will correspond to the compass if the Geko 201 is set to magnetic north Due to errors introduced when map makers flatten the earth s sphere onto Units paper not all of the grid lines drawn on the map point exactly to the north pole so the north indicated by the grid lines is called Grid North The difference however is usually ANET small enough that Grid north can be considered the same as True North for traveling on land If necessary manually correct for the difference between Grid North and True North If you select User for North Reference the VARIATION field is highlighted for you to edit the STATUTE declination MAGNETIC north is the default north reference setting FOSITIOH FRET H DH HM HORTH REF MAGHETIC VARIATION 1 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight UNITS and then MRE press the OK Button t
30. ies remove the battery cover by inserting a coin in the bottom slot Twist the coin to lift the cover up and pull away Insert the batteries observing proper polarity Attach the battery cover by inserting the tab end into the back slot at an angle laying it flat and then pushing it forward until the clip catches Alkaline batteries should last as long as 12 hours Rechargeable Alkaline NiMH NiCad or Lithium batteries may be used but cannot be charged while in the unit External power and data connector under rubber tab Battery Compartment remove the batteries Follow the battery manufacturer s instructions for the proper care and handling of the batteries NOTE If you intend to store your Geko 201 for an extended period of time Introduction Installing Batteries Battery usage icon shows Four squares alone an estimate of battery indicates the use of an life left Four squares external power source with the battery outline indicates a full battery Introduction The UP DOWN Buttons Press to highlight options on pages and menus Press to adjust display contrast on the Satellite Page Press to Zoom out UP and in DOWN on the Map Page Press to cycle through the data fields on the Navigation Page The OK Button Press to confirm data entry or menu selection e Press and hold to Mark your current position and access the Mark Waypoint Page The POWER Button e Press and hold to turn the unit on and
31. ight the appropriate game and then press the OK Button to play Brief instructions display when you start each game WARNING Do not attempt to play these games while driving a motor vehicle or in an area of heavy traffic ER Mare HARK Geko Smak ETT Geko Smak features you as the triangular shaped player In measured rhythm Gekos Wun ase will appear on the screen Before the Geko disappears move toward the Geko and press silala T al the OK Button to smack the Geko If you get the Geko an displays above the hammer otherwise just a hammer displays momentarily Field size choices are small medium and large with small fields being roughly 20 yards by 30 yards and large fields being 60 yards by 90 yards about the size of an American football field The difficulty levels Easy Normal and Hard determine how often Gekos appear on the screen The pace of the game quickens and point values vary as the difficulty levels increase Memory Race To win the Memory Race remember which square has which symbol then clear the board by matching all of the two symbol sets together Travel to each square highlight Geko Smak Instructions Setup Choices for Geko Smak Open at the bottom of the screen and press the OK Button to view the symbol Adjust the Move to the Gekos SIZE Of the square for easier viewing and press the OK Play Memory Race by yourself or challenge others to see who can clear the board first button to
32. il or track log on the Map Page as you travel The track log starts recording as soon as the Geko 201 gets a location fix To make use of the track log select the PAN TRACK LOG option to show a pointer which moves along the track log when you press the UP or DOWN Button Press the OK Button to see the four choices TRACBACK GOTO MARK and ZOOM TracBack will guide you to where you started by following the track log that you left behind allowing you to return along a traveled path without marking any waypoints For the best results clear the track log before you start traveling because when the track log is full the new track points will overwrite the oldest track points Goto guides you from your current location to the waypoint selected while Mark creates a new waypoint for later use Mark is explained in detail beginning on Page 11 Zoom adjusts the level of viewable map detail To clear the track log 1 From the Map Page press the OK Button to display the Map Page Options menu 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight CLEAR TRACK LOG and press the OK Button 3 At the message DO YOU REALLY WANT TO CLEAR THE TRACK LOG use the DOWN Button to highlight YES and press the OK Button to clear the track log and return to the Map Page Waypoint Destination Name Navigation Page Straight Line Moving Direction Distance to the Line Destination
33. inutes of battery life left when using alkaline batteries 4 BATTERY E Lon DA 32 The System Page allows you to choose from four modes of operation Normal WAAS Battery Save Demo change the language display choose a battery type include owner information and view the software version on your unit GPS Mode The GPS receiver is always ON when it s in NORMAL mode The normal mode is more responsive to sudden turns or change of speed acceleration When the Geko 201 is in BATTERY SAVE mode the GPS receiver turns on and off alternatively to conserve power and the WAAS function is turned off The battery type choice also can affect battery life choose between ALKALINE and NIMH depending upon the type you are using The DEMO mode is designed for dealers to show the features and functions of the Geko 201 to potential customers inside a closed building where satellite reception is not possible There is no navigation possible in DEMO mode If you select the DEMO mode a window displays at the bottom of the screen asking you to verify that you want to turn the GPS off the unit will stop tracking satellites but not power off To change the GPS mode 1 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the SYSTEM field Press the OK Button to display the SYSTEM Page 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight GPS MODE field and press the OK Button 3
34. m the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight TRACKS and then press the OK Button to display the TRACK LOG Page Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight SAVE and press the OK Button to display the track log Press the UP or DOWN Button to pick a begin point and press the OK Button to save that point Press the UP or DOWN Button to pick an end point and press the OK Button to save that point and display the saved track The track is now saved and is in the SAVED TRACKS list on the TRACK LOG Page From this page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight e The saved track name and then press the OK Button to rename the saved track e DELETE and then press the OK Button to delete this track e NAVIGATE and then press the OK Button to begin navigation trom either point To rename a saved track log 1 From the MENU Page highlight TRACKS and press the OK Button to display the TRACK LOG Page Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight a saved track and press the OK Button to display the track on a map Press the UP or DOWN Button as needed to highlight the default name at the top of the map and then press the OK Button to display the EDIT TRACK NAME Page On the EDIT TRACK NAME Page pressing the DOWN Button will move the highlight to the next place in the name field When the desired place is highlighted press the OK Button to activate the dro
35. n receiving signals from four or more satellites The Satellite Page shows the Geko 201 gathering all the necessary satellite information in order to work There are two display options on the Satellite Page Normal Skyview and Advanced Skyview Normal Skyview shows you in animation the satellites satellite signal strength and the Geko 2015 estimated location accuracy To activate the Advanced Skyview page press the OK Button on the Satellite Page select Advanced Skyview and press the OK Button again This page displays the numbered satel lites the Geko 201 is using their proximity to your current position and their individual strengths The outer circle of the display represents the horizon and the center represents the sky directly overhead to help you determine the location of the satellites When you see the READY TO NAVIGATE message on the Satellite Page the Geko 201 has found your location and you are ready to go To see the software version that the Geko 201 is currently using press the OK Button on the Satellite Page and select About Geko A PC compatible computer and Power Data cable not included are required to update the software Backlighting Satellite Pages If lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the screen you can turn on the back light Press and release the POWER Button from any screen to turn on the backlight The backlight is timed to stay on for 30 seconds to save battery power
36. nd press the OK Button The direction window asks you if you want the destination to be at the beginning of the track or the end of the track Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight the desired destination point The POINTER Page displays to guide you to the destination you selected The Geko 201 allows you to navigate using one of three methods Goto TracBack and Route The Goto method of navigation was briefly discussed on page 6 and TracBack is discussed on page 18 A route is at least two waypoints that describe the path you are going to travel The route feature is very convenient because it allows the Geko 201 to guide you from the first way point in the route to each successive waypoint until you reach your final destination The route feature and the Goto feature are comparable in that they both guide you to destination waypoints However the route feature is more powerful because it is more automatic When you reach one waypoint the Geko 201 automatically guides you to the next waypoint on the route without needing to touch any button When you use the Goto feature you have to stop and select the next waypoint before you start moving When you plan a trip you can select waypoints from a waypoint list and put them into the Geko 201s memory At least two waypoints up to a maximum of 125 are linked together to form a route When you start your trip you activate the route feature and the receiver points the way you sh
37. ns is selected the map is always oriented to the North SE nie allows you to move the Auto Zoom On or Off When AUTO ZOOM is turned on the map automati MEASURE pointer to any point on the DISTANCE track log and then create a cally adjusts its scale to display your entire navigating route until you manually APL aO change the zoom level When its turned off you must press the UP or DOWN Button to select the appropriate map scale Waypoints Show or Hide Allows you to view the map with or without way points Goto Line Bearing or Course Determines whether the display pointer shows your current bearing or the direction to the next waypoint When you select Orient Map Northward the figure icon is replaced by a Options that do not display until you have a track log or are actively navigating include direction triangle The tip of the triangle tells you the Pan Track Log Allows you to move the pointer to any point along the track and then ee ais P start a TRACBACK a GOTO MARK a waypoint or ZOOM In or Out you are moving Stop Navigation STOP NAVIGATION stops any active navigation navigation means there is a destination waypoint Map Page Options OF TOMS FAH TRACK LOG CLEAR CLEAR the track log before starting a new trip MEASURE DISTANCE MAF SETUP 4 00FhM How 3 2002 PanTrack mode Using the Track Log The Geko 201 draws an electronic breadcrumb tra
38. o display the UNITS Page 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the NORTH REF field and press the OK USER Button 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight your selection and then press the OK Button To change the North Reference 4 Press the PAGE Button to return to the SETUP Page When you select the DEFAULTS field and press the OK Button to return the UNITS Page to the factory settings 29 The Interface Page allows you to connect and use devices such as computers and dif ferential GPS DGPS beacon receivers to the Geko 201 Input Output Settings The Interface Settings Page allows you to use your Geko 201 with external NMEA devices DGPS beacon receivers a personal computer etc You can choose from seven differ ent input output serial data formats or none at all Below is a description of each format Setup Page Interface e GARMIN default setting that allows you to update software and communicate with MapSource transfer waypoints routes and tracks e GARMIN DGPS allows DGPS input using a Garmin beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC 104 format and DGPS tuning e a e NMEA supports the output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3 0 data e TEXT OUT supports the output of ASCII text location and velocity information RTCM IN allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 format without any output capabilities RTCM TEXT allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 form
39. off e Press and release with the unit on to turn the backlight on and off The PAGE Button e Press to switch between the Main Pages Press to undo for the most recent action Geko 201 Buttons UP Button DOWN Button POWER OK Button Button PAGE Button LCD Display with backlight yi Main Pages Main Pages All of the information needed to operate the Geko 201 is found on five main pages or display screens These pages are the Satellite Map Navigation Trip Computer and Menu Main Pages Basics Press the PAGE Button to switch between pages ACCURACY A e i 460 nae oil HAH SPEED 1 TIME MOUIHG 00 01 41 Satellite Navigation Trip Computer Satellite Pages Page Basics READY TO HAUIGATE ACCURACY LEE HH HH SOF THARE HH i ov HH WERSIOH po 2 20 El 2002 2005 GOr min Ltd OF its sUbsididFies A READY TO NAVIGATE message must display before you can begin using your Geko 201 to navigate About Geko NOTE When you use the Geko 201 for the first time allow time for it to track satellites by leaving the Geko 201 outside with a clear view of the sky for 15 30 minutes Normal Skyview Advanced Skyview READY Status Message ACCURACY TO HAUIGATE ACCURACY 164t Location Accuracy HH HH estimated Satellites Satellite Signal Strength Bars a D stands for differential corrections and denotes a WAAS Satellite The 3D displays whe
40. on Warnings and Cautions CAUTION IT IS THE USER S RESPON SIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRU DENTLY THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION DISTANCE LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY p III Introduction FCC Compliance Statement Software License Agreement The Geko 201 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation and are more stringent than outdoor requirements Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna The Geko 201 does not contain any user ser
41. ould travel to get from the first waypoint to the second You can then use the pointer page to give you steering guidance Menu Page Routes ROUTES AURILAELE 1 USED 1 GRMEUR GARMIF p TRACKS ROUTES GAMES HEM ROUTE 1 SETUF DELETE ALL l Navigation Pages pointer becomes a bent pointer as you approach a waypoint within the route Turn in the direction of the pointer arrow to continue the route 1 92 19 Menu Page Routes HOME FARE FOLLOW choice list TO HOME TO FARE DELETE FOLLO 20 There are two ways to create a route Use existing waypoints that reside in the Geko 201 Follow the instructions below to insert a Waypoint into a route Plan a ROUTE in Garmin MapSource on your PC and upload the ROUTE to the Geko 201 See your Garmin Dealer for more information about MapSource MapSource is an optional accessory and is not included with the Geko 201 In either case you can navigate to a destination using ROUTE if a route has more than two waypoints A single waypoint route is only a normal waypoint not a route so the on screen FOLLOW Button cannot be selected if there is only one waypoint in the route When you select the FOLLOW Button a list with two items is displayed letting you choose where to go The list alway shows the FIRST BEGIN and the LAST END waypoint in the route The Geko 201 guides you following each waypoint
42. p down alphanumeric list Continued on Page 18 Menu Page Tracks MEM USED ix CLEAR FAH TRACK SAVE DELETE ALL A NOTE Saving a Track Log does not remove those points from the active memory Menu Page Tracks Continued from Page 17 D Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the correct character and press the OK Button to accept that character Continue until the name is entered correctly then highlight OK at the bottom of the screen and press the OK Button to save the new name To delete a saved track te From the TRACK LOG Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the track that you want to delete from the SAVED TRACKS list and press the OK Button to display the saved track Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight DELETE and press the OK Button to display a confirmation window asking you if you really want to delete the saved track Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight YES and press the OK Button to complete the process If you change your mind press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight NO and press the OK Button to keep the tracks in memory or press PAGE to exit at any time To start TracBack navigation 1 On the TRACK LOG Page press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight the saved track from the SAVED TRACKS that you want to travel Press the OK Button to display the track Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight TRACBACK a
43. racks can be used for navigation later After a track log is saved the saved track will have a beginning BEGIN and ending END point This simply shows the when where of the starting and ending points of the saved track When you are ready to return to where you started the Geko 201 will take you back by following the track log that you left behind TracBack allows you to return along a traveled path without marking any waypoints If you want to keep a record of a certain track log or use the TracBack feature it is recommended that you clear the track log before you start traveling The percentage of memory used by the current track log is displayed at the top of the page After the track log is CLEARED it will show zero percent When the display shows 99 the most recent track points will start overwriting the earliest track points Thus in order to avoid losing any track points you should save the track log before it reaches 99 of memory usage To clear the current track log 1 From the MENU Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight TRACKS and press the OK Button to display the TRACK LOG Page 2 Highlight CLEAR and press the OK Button to display the confirmation window asking DO YOU REALLY WANT TO CLEAR THE TRACK LOG 3 Use the UP or DOWN Button to highlight YES and press the OK Button to clear the current track log To save a track for navigation later 1 Fro
44. reen The Geko 201 may be hard wired to a serial connector using the Data Cable Refer to the wiring diagram and the Geko unit data connection illustrated at right The optional PC Interface Cable allows you to connect your Geko 201 to a computer s serial port 36 A Accessories 35 Advanced Skyview 2 Arrival Time 8 10 Auto Zoom On Off 5 Average Moving 10 Speed 8 B Backlight 3 26 Batteries 32 34 v Battery Save Mode 32 Battery usage icon v Beacon Receiver Setup 30 Bearing 8 10 Buttons DOWN vi OK vi PAGE vi POWER vi UP vi C Cautions iii Change Data Fields 8 Daylight Savings 25 Time format 24 Time Zone 24 Clear Track Log 5 6 Contrast 3 Contrast Setup 26 Course 10 D Data Fields Arrival Time 10 Average Speed 8 Bearing 8 10 Changing 8 Date 8 Elevation 8 Final Distance 10 Heading 8 Location 8 10 Max Speed 8 10 Speed 8 Time 8 Time To Go 8 10 Trip Odometer 8 10 Trip Time 10 Data Field Options 8 Date Time 8 Daylight Savings Time 25 Delete all Waypoints 13 Delete a Waypoint 14 Destination Final 10 Next 10 Display Page 26 Distance Final 10 Next 10 DOWN Button vi E Edit Location 12 Elevation 8 ETA Final 10 Next 10 ETE Next 10 F FCC Compliance Statement iv Final ETA 10 ETE 10 Final Destination 10 Final Distance 8 10 37 G Games Geko Smak 22 Memory Race 22 Nibbons 23 Virtua Maze 23 Games Page 22 23 GARMIN 30 GARMIN DGPS 30 Geko Smak 22 Global
45. smak Press the PAGE Button to quit at any time 22 and earn points To adjust the Grid or Square Size in custom mode 1 Highlight the Grid Size or Square Size field and press the OK Button 2 Choose the desired size and press the OK Button 3 Highlight Start and press the OK Button to begin the game Nibbons In this game you must walk around the board collecting the numbers as they appear Through time your tail will grow You may travel anywhere on the screen but you can not walk into your tail or you will lose a life Virtua Maze This game creates a virtual maze on the screen You are placed at a central position in the maze and must explore the maze collecting flags The lower right corner of the game screen tells you how many flags remain The lower left corner is a timer telling how much time has passed so far Difficulty level determines how much of the maze you see at a time Seeing less of the maze makes exploring much more difficult HINT Pressing the OK Button and selecting Cheat On will enable a cheat mode Enabling this cheat mode penalizes your timer by five minutes and count seconds by 10 instead of 1 Turn the cheat mode off pressing the OK Button Menu Page RACE CLEAR THE EQARRO EY MATCHIAG EYHMEOLE GO TO MAF Ready to start Memory Race Can you remember Memory Race instructions Don t get lost in Nibbons Playing Field the Virtua Maze
46. tiad l HE 10 Kono ig OEE aena meme nee RP oer ae ii Warnings and Cautions u iii FCC Compliance Statement sesasine iv Soltware License Aprecie Nicea iv Instali the BAUC ES 27554 oti OR V DUO e a a a aan et eceomene ee rnedase vi Satellite Pages PA BASICS E E A EE Radere 2 DE E akc een E E E E A 3 Map Page e Ar CSIC E E mere ter E tent ree 4 oe EE E E ae ene ene noe ene tec 5 Navigation Page YEE E P TA D E A E E E AE A 8 Trip Computer Page PACE E E E E E aaa A 9 OPONE nier AE 10 Main Menu Page Page Basics ond OPU ON Saeni ll MAR eeka a a A Seviaradanen ll WDO onea a e 13 TACKS AE E EE sera deason tl 16 OTIS St ta dts seach e a 19 cle E econ ee ee ee eee 22 CU PEE E AA E E E E 24 Setup Page Options DET e O E E EE E TA I Dipli yeaa a a 26 TENTS E A IEA ATE AT ccm 21 IET E ear 30 E EEEE E TE ETT 32 Append cessu r E 34 36 Appendix A Specihcah one setata 34 Appendix B ACESSOS an E 35 Appendix C Wiring Diagram eee 36 E E A E eee S 37 39 Warranty nnn 40 WARNING If you choose to use the Geko 201 in a vehicle it is the sole responsibil ity of the owner operator of the Geko 201 to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident Do not mount the Geko 201 over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision WARNING If you choose to use the Geko 201 in a vehicle it is the sole responsibili
47. tton When all numbers are entered correctly highlight OK and press the OK Button Use the DOWN Button to highlight the bearing field and press the OK Button to display the EDIT ANGLE Page Press the DOWN Button to highlight the next number in the field Select the digit you wish to change and press the OK Button to display the drop down number list Use the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the correct number and press the OK Button When all numbers are entered correctly highlight OK and press the OK Button When all changes including name symbol and elevation have been made highlight OK and press the OK Button to save the waypoint changes 10 Highlight GOTO and press the OK Button to begin direct navigation to the waypoint Menu Page Waypoints GARMIH DELETE MAF The PROJECT WAYPOINT option GOTO HUHTA FISH FROJECT ELEU LORE Ft H Seti eos Hosd d 7 341 The EDIT NUMBER field ELEN LOPLFt H 29711 23 Hosd ge Soo Menu Page Tracks MEH USED ix CLEAR FAH TRACK SAE ETUF AUED TRACKS O2 JAW o DELETE ALL As discussed on Page 6 the Geko 201 draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or track log on the Map Page as you travel The track log starts recording as soon as the Geko 201 gets a location fix If you want to keep a record of a certain track log before deleting it go ahead and save it You can save a total of 10 tracks in the Geko 201 Saved t
48. tum map units and north reference to match the map The Geko 201 supports both the UTM UPS and latitude longitude grids which define position location for the entire globe Units Position Format The default position format and the one most commonly used for the Geko 201 is latitude and longitude in degrees and minutes hddd mm mmm Choose from 11 other position formats or choose the User position format to approximate custom designed J grids For more information on map datum and grids we recommend you visit the National a Imagery and Mapping Agency at http Avww nima mil SETUE POSITION FRAMT HOM MAP DATUM Mes S4 UMITS STATUTE HORTH REF MAGHETIC WARIATION OOstE DEFAULTS To change the Position Format grid 1 From the UNITS Page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the POSITION FRMT field and press the OK Button 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the desired format and press the OK Button 3 Press the PAGE Button to return to the SETUP Page H DD The default datum is WGS Map Datums 84 although Data Entry A map datum is a reference model of the Earth s shape Every map uses a map datum Tristan Ast Pages exist for the User which is usually listed in the title block of the map The default datum in the Geko 201 is iadan Gamat aad WGS 84 World Geodetic Survey 1984 You should only change the datum if you are using ie the User Map Datum maps or charts that specify a diff
49. ty of the operator of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner maintain full surveil lance of all driving conditions at all times and never become distracted by the Geko 201 to the exclusion of safe operating practices It is unsafe to operate the Geko 201 while you are driving Failure by the operator of a vehicle equipped with an Geko 201 to pay full atten tion to operating the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident or collision with property damage and personal injury WARNING This product its packaging and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm This Notice is being provided in accordance with Californias Proposition 65 If you have any questions or would like additional information please refer to our web site at www garmin com prop65 CAUTION The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the government of the United States which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Although the Geko 201 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NAVAID any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe CAUTION Electronics are protected if submerged but the battery compartment may get wet Make sure the batteries and the compartment are dry before using Introducti
50. viceable parts Repairs should be made only by an authorized Garmin service center Unauthorized repairs can void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations BY USING THE Geko 201 YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOL LOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organiza tion and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America Installing the Batteries The Geko 201 operates on two AAA batteries not included installed in the back of the unit To install the batter
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