Garmin GPS 12CX Manuel d'utilisateur

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3Primary PagesQUICK STARTSatellite PageSatellite PageSatellite PageSatellite PageSatellite PageOnly solid bars on t

4 Map PageThe Map PageMap PageMap PageMap PageMap Page allows you to view yo

5Quick Start Tour The Quick Start Tour will teach you the basic op-eration of your GPS 12CX. This tour assumes tha

6 Using the Position PageWalk briskly for 3 - 4 minutes and watch the positionpag

7QUICK STARTCompass Page&Cancelling aGOTOCompass PageWhenever you select a destination waypoint, theGPS 12CX pr

8QUICK STARTCancelling a GOTOCancelling a GOTOIf you decide to stop navigating to the active waypoint, allyou have

9 REFERENCESatellite PageThe GPS 12CX’s Satellite Page displays the statusof various receiver functions. The status

10 Receiver StatusReceiver status is indicated at the top left of thepage, with the current horizontal accuracy (est

11 EZinit Option Prompt (continued)(The EZinit prompt will automatically appear if thereceiver needs to be initializ

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12 REFERENCEPositionPagePosition PageThe second page in the GPS 12CX’s primary pagesequence is the Position Page. Th

13 REFERENCEMaximum Speed& Altitude FieldsMaximum Speed FieldTo obtain the most accurate reading of your maxi-mu

14 Map PageThe Map Page shows your current position and sur-roundings, and provides you with a target cursor thatlet

15 REFERENCEWaypoint Display& GOTO MapWaypointPanningTo pan around the map simply use the ROCKER tocontrol the d

16 Using the Cursor to Mark and Goto WaypointsDuring panning, the crosshair represents a targetposition right on the

17 REFERENCEMap & TrackSetup PagesMap Setup Page and Orientation (cont.)The rest of the map setup page lets you

18 Track MethodThe track ‘method’ option determines how oftenpositions are stored in the track log. The default sett

19 REFERENCENavigationPagesSelecting a Navigation PageOnce you’ve selected a GOTO destination or acti-vated a TracBa

20 Customizing the Navigation PagesThe ‘ETE’ field, located at bottom center on bothpages, is a user-selectable fiel

21 Using the Compass PageThe Compass Page provides better steering guidancethan the Highway Page for travel at slowe

i GPS 12CXOWNER’SMANUALPacking ListINTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS 12CX—the smallest,easiest-to-use GP

22 Using the Highway PageThe GPS 12CX’s Highway Page provides graphicsteering guidance to a destination waypoint, wi

23Creating WaypointsThe GPS 12CX allows you to store up to 1000 posi-tions as waypoints. A waypoint can be entered by t

24Waypoint CommentsEach waypoint stored in the GPS 12CX has a userdefined 16-character comment field. The default com-

25Waypoint Definition PageThe waypoint definition page lets you create newwaypoints manually or review and edit an exis

26Renaming a WaypointScanning WaypointsDeleting a WaypointReference WaypointsTo create a new waypoint manually without

27Locate and ReviewWaypointDelete All WaypointsDelete Waypoints bySymbolWaypoint List PageThe waypoint list page provi

28Quickly edit or remove proximitywaypoints, by highlighting the way-point name and pressing ENTER.The compass headi

29Cancelling an active GOTOMan Overboard FunctionActivating a Direct GOTOSelecting a GOTO DestinationThe GPS 12CX provi

30Clearing the Track LogActivating a TracBackRouteTracBack NavigationGARMIN’s patented TracBack feature allows you toqu

31Activating a TracBack will create aroute base on your current tracklog. ‘T’ waypoints and symbols willbe added to th

iiINTRODUCTIONCautionThe GPS system is operated by the government of the United States,which is solely responsible for

32Route NavigationThe last form of navigating to a destination with theGPS 12CX is by creating a user-defined route. Th

33Entering a New CommentTo Select the Route Definition PageRoute Definition PageThe last form of navigating to a destin

34Creating a RouteActivating a RouteInverting a RouteCreating and Navigating RoutesTo create a route from the route def

35Displaying ‘DTK’ or ‘ETA’Inverting a RouteReactivating RouteNavigationStopping Route NavigationREFERENCEActiveRoutePa

36On-Route GOTOEditing Routes From the ActiveRoute and Route Definition Pages.REFERENCEEdit Routes &On-RouteGOTO’sE

37Distance and Sun Calcula-tions PageOperating ModesSystem Setup SubmenuREFERENCEMain Menu—Distance/Sun &Setup Menu

38REFERENCEMain Menu—System SetupSubmenuDate and Time Setup (cont)To enter the time offset:1. Highlight the ‘OFFSET’ fi

39User Grid PageMap Datum FieldPosition Format FieldNavigation Setup SubmenuPageREFERENCEMain Menu—Navigation SetupSubm

40REFERENCEMain Menu—Navigation SetupSubmenuMap Datums (cont)To define a user datum:1. Highlight the ‘MAP DATUM’ field,

41Alarms Setup SubmenuPageREFERENCEMain Menu—Alarms SetupSubmenuAngular Heading SelectionThe GPS 12CX gives you the abi

iii INTRODUCTIONTableofContentsSECTION ONE IntroductionGlossary ...

42Transfer Mode FieldI/O Format FieldInterface Setup SubmenuPageREFERENCEMain Menu—Interface SetupSubmenuInterface Setu

43Beacon Rate FieldTransfer Rate FieldDGPS Frequency FieldNMEA Setting FieldREFERENCEInterface SetupDGPSInterface Setup

44Locating a CityShow City Location onMapLanguage Setup SubmenuPageREFERENCEMain Menu—Language Setup&Find CityLangu

45 Navigation SimulatorThe GPS 12CX’s simulator mode lets you practiceall aspects of its operation without active sa

46Initializing Your GPS 12CX for First-Time UseThe GPS 12CX typically acquires a position fastenough that initializ

47 To initialize the receiver:1. If the ‘COUNTRY’ option is not highlighted, press theROCKER down repeatedly to move

48APPENDIX BSpecfications&WiringNever attempt any repairs yourself. To protect yourGPS 12CX, keep it in a cover

49 APPENDIX BSpecfications&WiringThree optional cables are available to connect the GPS 12CX to an external powe

50Active WPT Can’t be Deleted – You have attempted to change the“active to” or “active from” waypoint. Clear the ac

51 Proximity Wpt can’t be Deleted – The waypoint you are trying todelete is listed as a proximity waypoint and must

ivINTRODUCTIONGlossaryThe GPS 12CX is a powerful navigation tool that can guide you any-where in the world. To better

52Time Offset ChartThe table below gives approximate UTC time offset for various longitudinal zones. Ifyou are in d

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54NAD27 Bahamas North American 1927-Bahamas (excluding SanSalvador Island)NAD27 Canada North American 1927-Canada a

55 AActivating Route ... 34Active Route Page ... 35Adding Waypoint to Route

56MMap Datums ...39, 53Map Page ... 14Map Setup...

57 TTime Format ... 38Time Offset ... 52Tone

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v INTRODUCTIONGlossary GridCoordinate system that projects the earth on a flat surface, using squarezones for position m

viINTRODUCTIONAccessoriesAccessories are available from your dealer or di-rectly from GARMIN. To order an accessory di

1To install the carrying lanyard,place the loop at the end of the lan-yard through the thumb loop onthe battery cov