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Learning Key Functions on Your GPS 12/12XL

Key Functions

  • Red Lightbulb Power On Key Example - Turns unit on and off and activates screen backlighting. 
  • PAGE - Scrolls through the main data pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page to a primary page. 
  • MARK - Captures a position and displays the mark position page. 
  • GOTO - Display GOTO page with the waypoint highlighted for GOTO operation. Pressing GOTO twice activate MOB (Man Over Board) 
  • ENTER - Confirms data entry and activates highlighted fields to allow data entry.  
  • QUIT - Returns display to a previous page, or restores a data field's previous value. 
  • Up and Down Arrow - Selects alphanumerical characters and menu choices and moves the field highlight from field to field. 
  • Left and Right Arrow - Moves the selected character field and moves the field highlight from field to field. 

Main Pages

Switch between Satellite, Position, Map, Compass, and Main Menu by pressing either the QUIT or PAGE keys.

Main Page Sequence 

Adjusting the Backlight

The GPS 12/12XL features full-screen backlighting.
  1. Activate the backlight by pressing the Red Lightbulb key briefly. 
    • Press Red Lightbulb key multiple times to toggle through different backlight levels. 

NOTE: A bulb icon will appear on the Satellite Page when backlighting is turned on.