5. GPS OPERATION

5.7Cold Start

Cold start, which clears the Almanac from the GPS receiver, may be necessary in the following conditions:

If the GPS receiver has been powered off for a long period of time.

The vessel has moved far away from the previous fixing position (e.g., more than 500 km).

Other reason that prevents the receiver from finding its position within five minutes after power on.

To perform cold start, do the following:

1.Press the MENU key to show the menu.

2.Choose GPS and press the ENTER key.

3.Choose Cold Start and press the ENTER key.

Are you sure?

Yes

No

4.Choose Yes and press the ENTER key. (To stop cold start, press CANCEL/HL OFF key instead of the ENTER key.

5.Press the MENU key to close the menu.

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Furuno FR-8252, FR-8062, FR-8122 manual Cold Start, To perform cold start, do the following