GPS Troubleshooting Guide | Garmin Rino 120 guide

APPENDIX > GPS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

GPS Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom	Probable Cause	Remedy

Unit does not turn on.	Batteries are exhausted.	Replace batteries.

Unit does not turn on, even with new batteries.	Batteries may be installed backwards.	Reinstall batteries.

	You are pressing and releasing the Power button.	You must press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds.

The unit turns on, then turns off.	Batteries may be nearly exhausted.	Replace batteries.

It takes more than ten minutes to get a location ﬁx	The unit’s view of satellites is obstructed.	Move to a locatin with a clear view of the sky.

Cannot access a WAAS system satellite after 2 to 5	Your view of the satellite is obstructed or you are	Move to a location with a clear view and point the unit
minutes.	located too far from satellites currently in service for the	antenna in the direction of the satellite.
	Americas
	System GPS operation is set to something other than	Set system GPS to Normal and interface to other than
	Normal and/or interface setting is set for RTCM.	RTCM. Or simply turn off WAAS.

Cannot obtain a differential position from WAAS	You have not collected enough information from the	Wait 10–20 minutes for the initial collection, then 1–2
	WAAS satellite.	minutes afterwards.
Cannot access Point of Interest, Street, or Intersection	MetroGuide map data is not activated.	Access the Map Setup Map option and activate the check
Find Lists.		box.

Cannot view a track being laid down on the map	The Track Log feature is turned off.	Access the Tracks Page, highlight the On button and press
page when traveling.		the Thumb Stick In.

Cannot see the panning arrow on the Map Page	There is too much map clutter or the scale is such that	Use the Map Page Setup Page to reduce map clutter or
easily.	map features are too densely displayed.	change the map scale.
Cannot exit a menu or page by moving the Thumb	Some menus and pages have an “X” (Exit) on-screen	Highlight the on-screen button and then press the Thumb
Stick to the Left.	button in the upper right corner.	Stick In.

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Garmin Rino 120 owner manual GPS Troubleshooting Guide, Symptom Probable Cause Remedy

Contents

Way radio & personal navigator Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A Abbey Park Industrial Estate Introduction Initializing the Rino Using My ID and Symbol Fields Data ﬁeld options for Route 110 Getting to Know Your Rino Front of the Rino Speaker LCD Display Thumb Stick Back of the Rino Main Page Sequence Operating the Rino To use the Thumb StickTo use the page Option Menu To lock/unlock the keys Status Bar Overview Understanding GPS To initialize the unit acquire satellites RadioInitializing the Rino Using My ID and Symbol Fields To enter a name To change the user symbol Changing the user symbol Setting the Channel and Squelch Code To change the Channel and/or Squelch Code Scanning and Monitoring Code ﬁeld is To setup a Scanlist To scan or monitor a channels Setup Radio Radio Page Option Menu Unit Operation Radio Turn Radio/GPS On/Off Setup TonesSetup Scanlist Radio Transmission Status Informational PictureGPS Status Mark Waypoint’s Indicators To transmit your location to other Rino users Peer-to-Peer PositioningNew Contact Page Overview To accept a new contact To view a contact on the Map To review a contact and contact detailsTo change contact details Sending a Location To send a location Map To view a Contact from the Map To change scales on the Map Map Page Options Map Page Option Menu Using the Pan Map Option To ﬁnd an item near the map pointer Data Field Options Programming the Data FieldsTo program a data ﬁeld Setting up the Map To use Map Setup options Map Features Setup General SetupTracks Setup Text Setup Map Data SetupMeasuring Distance To use the Measure Distance option Using the Navigation Navigation To stop navigating Navigation Page Options To change data ﬁelds Trip Computer Trip Computer Page Options Using the Main Menu Main Menu Alarm Clock-Provides a settable 24-hour alarm clock To move, insert, or remove a Main Sequence SetupMain Menu Options Shortcuts Menu Waypoints Mark WaypointTo mark your current location and open the Mark Waypoint To change Mark Waypoint Page Options Creating Waypoints To create a waypoint for a map featureTo create a waypoint using the panning arrow Projecting a Waypoint Editing a WaypointTo project a waypoint To edit a waypoint To save Map or Find ‘N Go items as waypoints To delete a waypoint or contactTo move a waypoint by dragging it To access the Find ‘N Go Menu Find ‘N Go Finding a Waypoint To ﬁnd a waypoint near your current location To ﬁnd a waypoint by name Entering a waypoint name to ﬁnd By Name Finding a Contact To ﬁnd a contact Finding a City To ﬁnd a city Finding an Exit To ﬁnd an exit Finding a Point of Interest Shopping To ﬁnd a point of interest Nearest Food & Drink Finding an Address or Intersection To locate an address To locate an intersection Finding a Last Found Place To ﬁnd a Last Found Place To send a new note Sending a NoteTo send a saved note Using a Goto To activate a Goto To create a route Creating and Using a RouteRoute Editing a Route To add a Find ‘N Go Menu item to a routeTo remove all waypoints To reverse the route To restore default settings for the route To copy the routeTo delete the route To review a route point To move a route point To remove a point from the route listTo change a route point To add a route point within a route Adding or Editing from the Route MapTo add a point at either end of a route To navigate a route Navigating a RouteTo review or remove a route point Stopping Navigation Data Fields for the RouteTo select data ﬁeld options Data ﬁeld options for Route To save and use a Track TracksTo open the Tracks Using the TracBack Feature To use Track Log Setup options Setting up the Track LogTo use the TracBack feature To access the Proximity To turn proximity alarms on or offProximity To add a proximity point Sky View graphic To access the SatelliteSatellite Waas Satellite Strength Satellite Page Options To select the Use With GPS Off option To select Track Up or North Up To enter a new location Setup Pages Time SetupTo access the Setup Menu To access the Time Setup To set the time Units SetupTo access the Units Setup Loran TD Format Display Setup Heading Setup To access the Display SetupTo adjust the contrast To access the Heading Setup To select either option Interface SetupTo access the Interface Setup None-Provides no interfacing capabilities To select a serial data format To change the battery type System SetupTo access the System Setup To access the Calendar CalendarTo change the month and year To use the current month and year To view information for a date To edit or delete a noteTo delete notes by week Alarm Clock To access the Alarm ClockTo set an alarm clock time To turn the alarm clock On/Off To change calculator options To access the CalculatorCalculator To access the Stopwatch StopwatchStopwatch Lap Options To use the Stopwatch To access the Sun & Moon Sun & MoonTo view information for a different date and time To set the location To view information for a different date To access the Hunt & FishHunt & Fish To access the Area Calculator Area CalculatorTo calculate the area To review the area of a saved track Memory Race To adjust the Grid Size or Square SizeGames Waypoint Bomber Beast Hunt ClotheslineAssimilation Performance SpeciﬁcationsPhysical Power Radio Accessories Transferring MapSource Data To setup for data transfer What is FRS? FRS Features FRS Limitations Gmrs GPS Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Radio Troubleshooting Guide Symbol Probable Cause Remedy FRS Frequency Chart Channel Description Gmrs Frequency Chart Ctcss Frequency Chart Code Frequency Data Field Deﬁnitions 104 Interface Information Garmin Proprietary Sentences FCC Compliance Information FCC Licensing Information Limited Warranty 109 Contact Garmin Software License AgreementProduct Registration Important Read this Information Before Using Your Rino 112 113 Symbols Also Gmrs Gmrs 1, 8, 11, 16, 96 Gmrs Repeater Channels 115 116