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Device Setup Page
From this page you can make changes to various settings, each effecting how the unit will operate.
How do I get to the Device Setup Page?
If you have the Device Setup page enabled in Page Order, either press the PAGE button or the QUIT button to scroll through your screens until you get to the Device Setuppage. If the Device Setuppage is disabled in Page Order (default from factory), then press MENU button, use the UP/DOWN rocker pad to select Device Setup, then press ENTER.
System Settings
This page allows you to set the following system settings: GPS Setting, WAAS, Battery Type, USB Power.
GPS Settings
The choices are:
- Normal - Normal mode of operation. WAAS can be enabled. Screen re-draws occur at full speed. CPU runs at full speed.
- Power Saving - Power Savings Mode. WAAS is disabled. Screen re-draws occur at a very reduced speed. CPU clock is reduced to save power.
- Disable GPS - The GPS module is turned off, saving battery power. This mode could be used while playing with the unit, but not needing a position fix while doing it. Additionally, if the satellite signals are acting weird (bars are dancing around or aren't receiving any signal), disabling/enabling the GPS module will sometimes correct the problem without the need of turning the the unit completely off and on.
- Demo Mode -This mode displays the following screens:
WAAS
The choices are:
- Enabled. This setting allows the GPS module to track the nearest WAAS satellite and apply corrections to all the other satellites.
- Disabled. This setting disables the tracking of any WAAS satellites.
NOTE: WAAS tracking is automatically disabled when Power Saving mode is selected.
Battery Type
The choices are:
- Alkaline - Choice this setting if using Alkaline batteries.
- Lithium - Choice this setting if using non-rechargeable Lithium batteries.
- Li-ion (Rechargeable) - Choice this setting if using rechargeable Li-Ion batteries.
- NiMH -Choice this setting if using Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.
USB Power
The choices are:
- Enabled - When connected to computer, unit will use USB power.
- Disabled - Unit will always run from batteries, even if connected to computer.
Memory Use
Selecting Memory Use and pressing ENTER will display the Memory Use Page. This page is broken up into three sections: Memory, My Data, and Management.
Memory - This section displays how much of the Internal memory and external (SD card) memory has been used as a percentage of total capacity. The amount of free memory for each area is also displayed in MB.
My Data - This section displays how many Waypoints/Geocaches, Tracks, and Routes are currently stored within the unit, and the maximum (Capacity) of each type.
Management - By selecting Manage Memory and pressing ENTER, you can selectivy delete All Waypoints, All Geocaches, All Track, and/or All Routes with just a few button presses.
Only the data with a checkmark will be deleted when Delete Now is selected and ENTER is pressed. To check or un-check a data item, use the UP/DOWN rocker pad to select the data item, then press ENTER to toggle the selection.
Display Settings
This page allows you to change the color scheme, backlight intensity, and length of time backlight remains on.
Color Scheme
The color scheme options are: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Midnight.
Here are examples of each color scheme:
Use Midnight at sunset
This setting causes the Color Scheme to change to Midnight at sunset. At sunrise the next day, the Color Scheme will return to it's normal Color Scheme setting.
Backlight Intensity
This setting changes the intensity or brightness of the backlight. While higher settings can make imagery easier to see, it comes at the cost of higher power usage from the batteries. So, to extend battery life, set to the lowest intensity as possible.
The slider bar allows 11 settings: 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, and 100%
NOTE: When connected to a computer, the backlight is automatically turned on and set to approx 80% intensity. The intensity will return to this setting once you have disconnected.
Backlight Timer
This setting determines how long the backlight will remain on after the last button as been pressed. The choices are: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 1 minute, or Always on.
NOTE: When connected to a computer, the backlight is to Always On. The timer will return to this setting once you have disconnected.
Connect to Computer
Show Connect to Computer - When selected, the Connect to Computer screen is automatically displayed with the PN-40 is connected to a PC.
USB Setting - This setting has four setting:
- Data Exchange - This setting allows waypoints, routes, and tracks to be transferred.
- Transfer to SD Card - This setting connects the SD card to the PC as a removable drive.
- Transfer to Internal - This setting connects the Internal memory of the PN-40 to the PC as a removable drive.
- Firmware Transfer- This setting allows for the transfer of new firmware to the PN-40.
Compass & Altimeter Settings
Enable Electronic Compass - This setting enables/disables the built-in Electronic Compass.
Enable Barometric Altimeter - This setting enables/disables the built-in Barometric Sensor.
Auto Calibrate Altimeter - This setting enables/disables automatically calibration of the Barometric Altimeter.
When the Electronic Compass is disabled, the PN-40 will only know what direction it's facing when you are moving. This effects the reading shown on the Compass Page and any page displaying the Heading info field. When the Electronic Compass is enabled and calibrated, the PN-40 display are heading even when stopped.
When enabled, the Barometric Sensor is used to calculate your elevation. This result of this calculation is displayed on the Satellite Page in the lower right corner of the Sky View. This value can also be displayed as an info field on any of the pages by selecting "Elevation: Alt".
In addition to being enabled or disabled, the Barometric Sensor can be set to be automatically calibrated by checking the "Auto Calibrate Altimeter" setting. In the automatic mode, the PN-40 uses the GPS elevation to adjust the Barometric Sensor to maintain the correct elevation.
Calibrate Compass
To calibrate the Compass, just follow the directions on the screen as shown below.
NOTE: When the Heading info field shows a red exclamation or the Compass Page displays "Poor Accuracy" in the lower right corner of the Compass Rose, it's time to re-calibrate the electronic compass as show above. If this happens frequently, then the Accelerometer may need to be calibrated also. To calibrate the Accelerometer, see the Calibrate the Accelerometer page.
Calibrate Altimeter
The Altimeter can be calibrated based on a Known Elevation, Known Pressure, or from the current GPS Elevation.
To select a calibration method, use the UP/DOWN rocker pad to select the desired method, then press ENTER.
To A Known Elevation
If the displayed elevation is incorrect, press ENTER. This will allow you to enter to correct elevation. When the correct elevation has been entered, press ENTER again. To actually preform the calibration, use the UP/DOWN rocker pad to select "Calibrate", then press ENTER. The next screen will information you that the device as been calibrated. Press ENTER.
To A Known Pressure
If the displayed pressure is incorrect, press ENTER. This will allow you to enter to correct pressure. When the correct pressure has been entered, press ENTER again. To actually preform the calibration, use the UP/DOWN rocker pad to select "Calibrate", then press ENTER. The next screen will information you that the device as been calibrated. Press ENTER.
To A Known GPS Elevation
To actually preform the calibration, press ENTER. The next screen will information you that the device as been calibrated. Press ENTER.
Sound Settings
This page allows you to change various sounds that are made by the unit.
Button Press
The choices are: Button Click, Short Beep, or Off.
Message
The choices are: Button Click, Short Beep, Long Beep, Short Ring, Long Ring, Short Whistle, Long Whistle, Short Ascending Beep, Short Descending Beep, Long Ascending Beep, Long Descending Beep, or Off.
Power
The choices are: Short Ascending Beep, Short Descending Beep, Long Ascending Beep, Long Descending Beep, or Off.
Turn Alert
The choices are: Button Click, Short Beep, Long Beep, Short Ring, Long Ring, Short Whistle, Long Whistle, Short Ascending Beep, Short Descending Beep, Long Ascending Beep, Long Descending Beep, or Off.
Volume
This setting allows you to adjust the volume. The choices are: 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, or 100%
Mute
This option allows to mute the volume without setting it to 0%
Restore Defaults
Selecting this option and pressing ENTER will return all the Sound setting to factory default.
Time Settings
These setting effect how time is calculated and displayed by the unit.
Time Format
The time can be displayed in 12hr format or 24hr format.
Zone
This setting allows you to set the time zone used by the unit. The setting are:
- UTC+1 through UTC+12
- UTC-1 through UTC-12
- Automatic
- UTC
Enable Daylight Saving
Restore Defaults
Selecting this option and pressing ENTER will restore all the Time setting to factory default.
Units Settings
This page allows you to set the format of Coordinates, the Datum used, units of speed, units of pressure, and whether bearings are use Magnetic or True North.
Coordinates:Primary
Coordinates:Secondary
This setting selects the display format used any time the Primary or Secondary Coordinates are displayed. The choices are:
- Degrees
- Degrees, Minutes
- Deg, Min, Sec
- UTM/UPS
- USNG/MGRS
Datum:Primary
Datum:Secondary
This setting selects the datum by the Primary Coordinates or Secondary Coordinates. The choices are a very long list:
Measures
This setting selects the units of measurement. The choices are: Statute Miles, Kilometers, Nautical Miles/Feet, Nautical Miles/Meter
Pressure
This setting selects the units used to display the pressure sensor reading. The choices are: Millibars, Pascals, and Inches of Mercury.
Bearing
This setting determines if bearings should be based on Magnetic North or True North.
Restore Defaults
To restore all Unit page setting to factory defaults, select Restore Defaults, then press ENTER.
Page Order Settings
This page allows you to select which pages are enabled by pressing the PAGE or QUIT buttons. If a page is disabled, then it can only be accessed by pressing the MENU button. This page also allows you to change the order in which enabled pages are displayed when pressing the PAGE or QUIT buttons.
Out of the Box
Out of the box, the following pages are enabled: Satellites->Map->Compass->Trip Info->Route Directions
These pages are disabled from the factory: Waypoint, Geocaches, Routes, Tracks, Sun/Moon, Tide, Hunt/Fish, and Device Setup.
NOTES:
- The Route Directions page is only displayed when in navigation mode.
- The Map page can not be disabled.
If you have made any changes the the Page Order page, you can restore the factory defaults by using the UP/DOWN rocker pad to select Restore Defaults, then press ENTER.
How do I change the order of enabled pages?
Use the UP/DOWN rocker pad to select the page you want to move, then press the RIGHT rocker pad button. This will select the Up Arrow on the right side of the screen. To move the selected page up, just start pressing ENTER. If you need to move the page down, then press the DOWN rocker pad button first, then start pressing ENTER. Once done, you can press the LEFT rocker pad button to select another page to move.
NOTE: Changing the order only effects the order in which enabled pages will be displayed when pressing the PAGE or QUIT buttons. This does not effect the order of disabled pages when MENU is pressed.
Owner Information Settings
This page allows you to enter any information you'd like. If the "Display Info at Startup" box is checked, this information will be displayed when the unit is turned on.
About Device Settings
This page displays the Serial Number of your unit, the Build date of the Firmware, and the version number of the Firmware.
Restore to Setup Defaults
