Geko 201 TM Personal Navigator ® owner's manual and reference guide © Copyright 2003 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax 44/1794.519222 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan 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. 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October 2003 Part Number 190-00297-01 Rev. C Printed in Taiwan Let the Fun Begin Introduction On Your Mark. . . fun (noun): 1. A source of enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure. 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's 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. i Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Registration ............................................................. i Table of Contents ................................................... ii Warnings and Cautions ......................................... iii FCC Compliance Statement .................................. iv Software License Agreement .................................. iv Installing the Batteries ............................................ v Buttons.................................................................. vi Satellite Pages Page Basics ............................................................. 2 Options .................................................................. 3 Map Page Page Basics ............................................................. 4 Options .................................................................. 5 Navigation Page Page Basics ............................................................. 7 Options .................................................................. 8 Trip Computer Page Page Basics ............................................................. 9 Options ................................................................ 10 ii Main Menu Page Page Basics and Options....................................... 11 Mark ................................................................. 11 Waypoints......................................................... 13 Tracks ............................................................... 16 Routes............................................................... 19 Games............................................................... 22 Setup ................................................................ 24 Setup Page Options Time............................................................. 24 Display......................................................... 26 Units............................................................ 27 Interface ...................................................... 30 System ......................................................... 32 Appendices .................................................... 34-36 Appendix A: Specifications................................... 34 Appendix B: Accessories....................................... 35 Appendix C: Wiring Diagram............................... 36 Index.............................................................. 37-39 Warranty ............................................................ 40 WARNING: If you choose to use the Geko 201 in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility 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 responsibility of the operator of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance 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 attention 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 California's 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. Introduction Warnings and Cautions CAUTION: IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. 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. iii Introduction FCC Compliance Statement 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 interference, 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-serviceable 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. Software License Agreement BY USING THE Geko 201, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING 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, organization 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. iv Installing the Batteries Introduction Installing Batteries The Geko 201 operates on two AAA batteries (not included), installed in the back of the unit. To install the batteries, 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 Battery usage icon shows an estimate of battery life left. Four squares with the battery outline indicates a full battery. Four squares alone indicates the use of an external power source. NOTE: If you intend to store your Geko 201 for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for the proper care and handling of the batteries. v Introduction Geko 201 Buttons UP Button DOWN Button OK Button 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 · Press and hold to Mark your current position and access the Mark Waypoint Page The POWER Button: · Press and hold to turn the unit on and off · Press and release (with the unit on) to turn the backlight on and off The PAGE Button: · Press to switch between the Main Pages · Press to `undo' for the most recent action POWER Button PAGE Button LCD Display (with backlight) vi 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. Press the PAGE Button to switch between pages. Main Pages Basics Satellite Map Navigation Trip Computer Menu 1 Satellite Pages Normal Skyview Status Message Location Accuracy (estimated) Advanced Skyview Page Basics Satellites Satellite Signal Strength Bars (a `D' stands for differential corrections and denotes a WAAS Satellite) The `3D' displays when receiving signals from four or more satellites. A "READY TO NAVIGATE" message must display before you can begin using your Geko 201 to navigate. About Geko 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 201's estimated location accuracy. To activate the Advan ...