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Getting started – Garmin GPSMAP 130 User Manual

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GETTING STARTED

Initialization

Initializing the Receiver

The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 130 is an important step in get-

ting the best possible GPS performance. The receiver must be given an opportunity
to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initializa-
tion, the GPSMAP 130 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate

TM

mode, which will

allow the receiver to ‘find itself’ anywhere in the world. To speed up the initialization
process, we recommend using the graphic initialization process described below,
which will usually provide a position fix in about a minute.

Before you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP unit and antenna have been correctly

installed on your vessel according to the instructions in Appendix A.

To turn the GPSMAP 130 on:

1. Press and hold the

P

key until the power tone sounds.

The welcome page will appear while the unit conducts a self test. Once the

internal test is complete, the mariner’s warning will appear, asking you to read and
acknowledge important information regarding the proper use of electronic charts.

To acknowledge the mariner’s warning:

1. Press the

T

key.

A message alert and prompt will also appear to ask you to select an initialization

method.

To view a system message:

1. Press the

J

key.

2. Press the

J

key again to return to the previous page.

A. The welcome page will be displayed while the

unit performs a self-test.

B. Confirm the Mariner’s Warning before start-

ing navigation. Remember that the electronic
chart is designed as a supplement to local
government charts, not as a replacement.

A

B

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