GPS Mode Settings

Under the System Setup menu of a Garmin Outdoor handheld, there may be several options that impact how the device acquires satellite reception.

NOTE: Not all Garmin outdoor handhelds have the options described above. This article is to inform users of GPS Mode Settings across the outdoor handheld product line. To see what settings are available for your handheld, refer to the System Settings section of your owner's manual.

If conserving battery power is not a concern, one of the following options can be used:

• WAAS/EGNOS - The handheld will acquire a GPS satellite fix, and is able to provide better accuracy in North America or Europe by connecting to WAAS or EGNOS satellites and ground stations, which provide GPS error corrections.
• GPS + GLONASS - The handheld will acquire a GPS satellite fix quicker by using GPS satellites and GLONASS (see Related Content below).
• GPS + GALILEO - The handheld will acquire a GPS satellite fix quicker by using GPS satellites and GALILEO (see Related Content below).
• Multi-GNSS - The handheld will acquire a GPS satellite fix quicker
• Multi-Band - will improve location accuracy, by using a dual-frequency system (see Related Content below).

To conserve battery power, it is recommended to use one of the following options:

• GPS Only/Normal - The handheld will acquire a GPS satellite fix on its location and update its position about every second.
• Battery Saver (GPS) - The handheld will acquire a GPS satellite fix on its location, and will not use as much battery power by updating its position about every 3 to 5 seconds, however may lose 1 to 2 meters in accuracy.
• GPS Off - The handheld will not acquire a GPS satellite fix and will save battery power when using it if satellite reception is not needed.
  NOTE: If a handheld does not have a GPS Off option, utilize Demo Mode to prevent it from acquiring a satellite signal.
• Demo Mode (or Simulator) - The handheld will not acquire a satellite fix, however will simulate as if it is receiving a satellite signal.
  NOTE: This mode is not recommended for navigation.