How to Use a Handheld GPS System

Using a handheld global positioning system (GPS) navigation device can be as easy as working the remote control for your VCR.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Handheld GPS Navigation System

Initializing the Receiver

1. Press the Power key to turn the GPS on.

2. Select a region. Use the arrow pad to change the flashing text to select the appropriate region for your present location. Press Enter.

3. Select the country or state by using the arrow pad and press Enter.

4. Enter the elevation by using the arrow pad. If unknown, leave the elevation at 0. Press Enter.

5. Enter the time and date by using the arrow pad.

Saving a Position Fix and Creating a Landmark

6. Save your current position or create a landmark by pressing the Mark key. The GPS receiver will prompt you to enter a name or accept the receiver-generated name for this landmark.

7. To change the position for a landmark, use the arrow pad to change the latitude and press the Enter key to accept.

8. Use the arrow pad to change the longitude and press the Enter key to accept. The newly created landmark is stored in memory.

Creating a "Go To" Route and Viewing the Navigation Screen

9. Press the Go To key from any screen.

10. Use the left/right arrows of the arrow pad until the desired destination landmark is displayed.

11. Select the destination. A navigation screen the name of the Go To destination appears at the top of the screen.

12. Press the Nav key. The position screen will appear.

13. Press the Nav key or the arrow pad while viewing the position or navigation screen. This will move you to the next screen in the loop.

Tips & Warnings

• To quickly save a position fix, press the Mark key twice.