Q. What do I do when my unit displays a "Low Memory Battery" message?
A. If you have a cigarette lighter adapter cable or a power data cable, plug the unit into a power source for three days (car, boat, etc.) to recharge the internal memory battery. If you do not have one of these cables, place a fresh set of AA batteries in the unit and leave the unit powered off for approximately five days. Once the internal memory battery is recharged, the "Low Memory Battery" message should no longer be displayed.
If the message persists, you will need to return the GPS unit to Garmin so the internal memory battery can be replaced. If this is the case, please send us a Technical Support e-mail . A Return Material Authorization (RMA) will be set up and returned to you via e-mail, along with shipping instructions. The RMA number will ensure accurate tracking and prompt return of the unit to you.
If you own an 8-channel GPS receiver unit, a marine GPS unit or chartplotter, or an aviation handheld, your unit has a non-rechargeable memory battery. You will also need to send your unit to Garmin for replacement under our flat-rate repair program. In this case, please e-mail Garmin using the above link or call Garmin Product Support at 1-800-800-1020 to arrange for an RMA number to be issued for the return of your unit.
As memory technology has advanced, many Garmin GPS units (starting in 2000) no longer require a memory battery to support user data.
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Q. How do I arrange to get my Garmin unit repaired in the U.S.?
A. In order to get your Garmin unit serviced, please call our technical support department at one of the following numbers:
tel. 800-800-1020 or 913-397-8200
fax. 913-440-5488
Garmin's technical support department is available M-F, 8:00-5:00, Central Time (except holidays).
When calling technical support, please have available the serial number of the unit, the return shipping address, and a daytime telephone number. A Product Support Specialist will provide you with a Return Material Authorization tracking number (RMA#) and shipping instructions.
Once a RMA number has been issued, ship the unit (insured) to the following address:
Garmin International
1200 E. 151st Street
RMA Number: (insert the RMA number here - see above)
Dock Door #1
Olathe, KS 66062 USA
Please note: Garmin recommends that return items are shipped through a carrier that offers shipment tracking as well as shipping insurance. When insuring your return item, please declare the full value of the shipment so that it is completely protected in the event that the shipment is lost or damaged. If return items are not shipped through a carrier that offers shipment tracking and the return items are not insured for their full value, you will be responsible for any loss or damage to the product during shipping.
Please note: The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers limited tracking capabilities and that there is a 30-calendar-day waiting period before the USPS will initiate a trace.
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Q. Can I interface my GPS unit with both a VHF radio and an autopilot at the same time?
A. You may interface your GPS unit with up to three external devices at the same time provided the versions of NMEA streamed by the GPS are compatible with the external device. To determine the versions of NMEA output by your GPS unit, refer to the product's owner's manual. This information is usually found near the back of the manual, just before the index.
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- Why is placement of transducers so important?
- Where is the best place to place my thru-hull depth transducer?
- My boat has a large displacement-hull. Where should I place the transducer?
- What NMEA version does my GPS unit output?
- I have two fishfinder or sounder units. Can I run them both from the same transducer?
- Why can't I get a bottom reading when I am running in shallow water?
- I have a canvas Bimini top on my boat. Can I install my GPS antenna underneath it?
- What does the loop around the data wires on the wiring diagram for my unit mean?
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Q. How are adjustments made to darken/lighten the display of the GPS 12 series units?
A. After you turn the GPS unit on, wait until the Satellite page appears, then press and hold the rocker pad to the left or right to adjust the contrast. You may also adjust the contrast by pressing the Page button until you reach the Main Menu. Use the rocker pad to highlight Setup Menu and press Enter. Hightlight "System", and press Enter. Scroll down, highlighting the Contrast bar, press Enter, and then press the rocker pad either left or right to adjust the contrast. Press Enter when you are finished, and then press the Page button to exit the System menu.
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Q. How can I enter the coordinates for a known location into a GPS 12 series unit and save the location as a waypoint?
A. You can mark a waypoint at any location by pressing the Mark button. Use the rocker pad to name the waypoint. Highlight Save at the bottom of the screen, and press Enter. Next, press the Page button until you get to the Main Menu. Highlight "Waypoint List", and press Enter. Next, highlight the name of the waypoint you just marked. Press Enter, and then highlight the coordinates of the waypoint. Now, by pressing Enter again, you may alter the coordinates to match whatever you choose. Once you're finished entering the new position, press Enter, highlight Save at the bottom of the page, and press Enter once more.
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Q. Why are there waypoints in my waypoint list beginning with the letter "T"?
A. The GPS unit will create a series of waypoints that begin with the letter "T" when activating a TracBack. These waypoints then become the points to follow when performing a TracBack.
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Q. Will my GPS unit float?
A. Currently, Garmin produces eight GPS models that have the ability to float in water. Those units are:
Garmin recommends the use of lanyards to help ensure that handheld units are not lost overboard in a marine environment.
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Q. What NMEA version does my GPS unit output?
A. All Garmin GPS manuals will list the NMEA version (some units output more than one version) for that particular unit. Generally, this information is found in the back of the manual, just before the index.
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Q. Can I use Loran TD coordinates on my Garmin GPS?
A. Garmin has added the Loran TD format to most new GPS units. This will allow consumers who have used Loran in the past to enter their old Loran TD numbers into their new Garmin GPS receivers. The GPS does not receive a Loran signal. It will simply convert the Loran TD that you enter and convert it to Lat/Lon for display or navigation. You will need to know the Loran chain number and the two secondary towers used to record the position you wish to convert to Lat/Lon or navigate to. If you would like more information on Loran TDs and your Garmin GPS unit, please see our Loran TD Position Handbook
Once you have set up your GPS for Loran TDs, you will be able to enter your Loran TD positions. You can then switch the GPS back to Lat/Lon, and the coordinates will be converted. Since the GPS unit makes the conversion based on a static model, there may be error introduced. You can also get error if an incorrect primary/secondary station is used or the order of if the two secondary stations is incorrect. Because of this error, we recommended you mark these waypoints upon arrival, this time using the GPS signals received for the most accurate position.
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Q. What is a Waypoint?
A. Waypoints are locations or landmarks worth recording and storing in your GPS. These are locations you may later want to return to. They may be check points on a route or significant ground features. (e.g., camp, the truck, a fork in a trail, or a favorite fishing spot).
Waypoints may be defined and stored in the unit manually, by taking coordinates for the waypoint from a map or other reference. This can be done before ever leaving home. Or more usually, waypoints may be entered directly by taking a reading with the unit at the location itself, giving it a name, and then saving the point.
Waypoints may also be put into the unit by referencing another waypoint already stored, giving the reference waypoint, and entering the distance and compass bearing to the new waypoint.
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Q. Can I "real-time track" on a PC using a GPS 12 series unit?
A. The GPS 12 series units are capable of providing a data output to allow real-time tracking on a PC. You can use Garmin's nRoute application and/or some 3rd-party applications.
When using nRoute for your real-time tracking, set your GPS 12 series unit to GARMIN under the interface setup and NMEA for use with non-Garmin software.
The nRoute application is a free download for current users of Garmin's family of MapSource products.
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