Garmin GPS II - Manual (Page 26)

Satellite Status Page
The GPS II’s satellite status page provides a visual reference of satellite acquisi-
tion and position. As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar will
appear for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number (1-32) under-
neath each bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages:
• No signal strength bars— the GPS II is looking for the satellites indicated.
• Hollow signal strength bars— the GPS II has found the satellite(s) and is
collecting data (Fig. 20a).
• Solid signal strength bars— the GPS II has collected the necessary data and
the satellite(s) is ready for use (Fig. 21b).
Each satellite has a 30-second data transmission that must be collected (hollow
bar status) before that satellite may be used for navigation (solid bar status). Once a
fix has been calculated, the GPS II will then update your position, track, and speed
by selecting and using the best satellites in view. You can also access the GPS II’s con-
trast feature from this page (see pg 73).
To adjust the screen contrast:
1. Press the rocker keypad, adjust the level of contrast (Fig. 20b), and press ENTER.
Fig. 20a
Fig. 20b
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