Introduction

Introduction...........................................................................

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Product terminology used throughout this manual .........................

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Product Registration................................................................

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Important Numbers...................................................................

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Serial number...................................................................................

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XM WX Weather ID........................................................................

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XM Radio ID....................................................................................

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Contact Garmin.........................................................................

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Contact XM................................................................................

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Unit Overview.......................................................................

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Packing List and Accessories................................................

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Caring for the Unit...................................................................

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Cleaning the Case............................................................................

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Water Immersion.............................................................................

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Storage.............................................................................................

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Servicing Your Unit.........................................................................

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Installing and Activating the Unit.......................................

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Using XM WX Weather.........................................................

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Preset Weather Displays.........................................................

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Selecting a preset weather display..................................................

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To select a preset weather display: .................................................

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Customizing the Preset Weather Displays.......................................

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The Weather Features..........................................................

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Precipitation.............................................................................

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NEXRAD........................................................................................

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Cloud Tops......................................................................................

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Cells.................................................................................................

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Lightning.........................................................................................

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Hurricanes.......................................................................................

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Atmosphere............................................................................

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Wind..............................................................................................

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Pressure.........................................................................................

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Visibility........................................................................................

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Fronts.............................................................................................

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Sea Surface............................................................................

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Temperature...................................................................................

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Wave Height..................................................................................

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Wave Period..................................................................................

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Wave Direction..............................................................................

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Main Menu...........................................................................

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Weather Tab............................................................................

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Current...........................................................................................

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Forecast.........................................................................................

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Sea Surface....................................................................................

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Forecast Map.................................................................................

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Setup..............................................................................................

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XM Tab.....................................................................................

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Information....................................................................................

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Appendix.............................................................................

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Blink Codes............................................................................

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Weather-Related Broadcast Rates.......................................

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GDL 30/30A Specifications....................................................

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GA 31 Antenna Specifications.......................................................

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Product Safety and Regulatory Information........................

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Weather and Sea Surface information.................................

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Caution....................................................................................

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Software..................................................................................

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Software Versions..........................................................................

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Limited Warranty....................................................................

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Index

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