Garmin 010-02760-00 Foretrex 901 Ballistic Edition

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Clearing User Data with the Kill Switch Feature
The KILL SWITCH feature quickly removes all saved user-entered data and resets all settings to the factory
default values.
Press POWER 5 times in less than 2 seconds.
TIP: You can press any button to cancel the KILL SWITCH feature during a 10-second countdown.
After 10 seconds, the navigator deletes all user-entered data.
Acquiring Satellite Signals
Before you can use GPS navigation features, you must acquire satellite signals. The first time you turn on your
navigator, it may take several minutes to acquire satellite signals.
When you turn on your navigator, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location.
The time required to acquire satellite signals varies based on several factors, including whether you have a clear
view of the sky, how long it has been, and how far you are from the location where you last used your navigator.
1 Turn on the navigator.
2 Wait while the navigator locates satellites.
It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals. indicates GPS is located.
3 If necessary, go to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees.
Using the Backlight
1 Press POWER.
The backlight turns on for 30 seconds.
2 Press POWER to turn off the backlight.
Adjusting the Backlight Timeout
You can decrease the backlight timeout to maximize the battery life.
1 From the menu page, select SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT TIMEOUT.
2 Select DOWN or UP to adjust the length of time before the backlight turns off.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are
going, or where you have been. You can add details about the location, such as name, elevation, and depth.
You can add a .gpx file that contains waypoints by transferring the file to the GPX folder (Transferring Files to
Your Device, page23).
Creating a Waypoint
You can save your current location as a waypoint.
1 Hold MARK.
2 If necessary, press DOWN or UP to change the symbol, name, elevation, latitude, or longitude.
3 Select OK?.
Navigating to a Waypoint
1 Hold GO TO.
2 Select a waypoint.
Stopping Navigation
1 From the map or compass page, press ENTER.
2 Select STOP NAVIGATION.
4 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
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