Jarhead
July 23rd, 2007, 06:28 AM
Configure Your GPS
1)Start by adjusting the Position Format parameter.
2)Navigate to the Main Menu Section on your GPS.
3)Select Set Up, then Select Units,
a)Scroll to the Position Format Drop Down List and Press Enter,
b)Select hddd.dddddo and Press Enter,
4)Next Scroll to Map Datum and Press Enter,
a)Select WGS84 and Press Enter.
5)Next Set Distance Speed to Statute Miles
6)And Elevation to Feet.
7)Finally, if your GPS Unit has a Wide Angle Augmentation System (WAAS), you will want to Disable it.
To RECAP:
Position Format = hddd.dddddo
Map Datum = WGS84
Distance/Speed = Miles
Elevation = Feet
WAAS = Disabled
At the Trail Head
1)Clear your GPS Memory.
2)Use the Page Key to Navigate to the Trip Computer Screen.
a)On this Screen, Push the Menu Button, Reset will be highlighted and Press Enter to Scroll to Select All and Press Enter,
b)Scroll to Apply and Press Enter.
3)Next Set Up the Track Logs.
4)Navigate back to the Main Menu.
5)Select the Tracks screen.
a)On this Screen, Push the Menu Button and Select Set Up Track log; Make sure “Wrap” when full is NOT checked,
b)Scroll to Record Method, Press Enter,
c)Select Auto and Press Enter,
d)Next Scroll to Interval, Press Enter and Select Normal.
6)Now Clear the Track Logs one last time to make sure you haven’t gathered any unwanted tracks.
7)Navigate back to the Main Track Screen and Ensure the Track Log is Off,
a)Scroll to Clear and Press Enter,
b)When the Warning Box appears, Select Yes.
8)Finally, before starting your Track Log, you should check your Satellite Coverage.
9)Maintain your GPS in its starting position with a clear view of the sky for at least two minutes.
10)The goal is to have a signal from at least five satellites. If this cannot be achieved, it would be better to try again on another day.
1)Start by adjusting the Position Format parameter.
2)Navigate to the Main Menu Section on your GPS.
3)Select Set Up, then Select Units,
a)Scroll to the Position Format Drop Down List and Press Enter,
b)Select hddd.dddddo and Press Enter,
4)Next Scroll to Map Datum and Press Enter,
a)Select WGS84 and Press Enter.
5)Next Set Distance Speed to Statute Miles
6)And Elevation to Feet.
7)Finally, if your GPS Unit has a Wide Angle Augmentation System (WAAS), you will want to Disable it.
To RECAP:
Position Format = hddd.dddddo
Map Datum = WGS84
Distance/Speed = Miles
Elevation = Feet
WAAS = Disabled
At the Trail Head
1)Clear your GPS Memory.
2)Use the Page Key to Navigate to the Trip Computer Screen.
a)On this Screen, Push the Menu Button, Reset will be highlighted and Press Enter to Scroll to Select All and Press Enter,
b)Scroll to Apply and Press Enter.
3)Next Set Up the Track Logs.
4)Navigate back to the Main Menu.
5)Select the Tracks screen.
a)On this Screen, Push the Menu Button and Select Set Up Track log; Make sure “Wrap” when full is NOT checked,
b)Scroll to Record Method, Press Enter,
c)Select Auto and Press Enter,
d)Next Scroll to Interval, Press Enter and Select Normal.
6)Now Clear the Track Logs one last time to make sure you haven’t gathered any unwanted tracks.
7)Navigate back to the Main Track Screen and Ensure the Track Log is Off,
a)Scroll to Clear and Press Enter,
b)When the Warning Box appears, Select Yes.
8)Finally, before starting your Track Log, you should check your Satellite Coverage.
9)Maintain your GPS in its starting position with a clear view of the sky for at least two minutes.
10)The goal is to have a signal from at least five satellites. If this cannot be achieved, it would be better to try again on another day.