Garmin GPS 95 STD Personal Navigator User manual

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GPS 95 STD
PERSONALNAVIGATORTM
OWNER'S MANUAL
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GPS 95 STD
Personal NavigatorTM
OWNER'S MANUAL

© 1993 GARMIN, 9875 Widmer Road, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA
Printed in Taiwan.
Allrightsreserved. Nopartofthismanualmaybereproducedortransmitted
inanyformorbyanymeans,electronicormechanical,includingphotocopying
and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of
GARMIN.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. GARMIN
reservestherighttochangeorimprovetheirproductsandtomakechanges
inthecontentwithoutobligationtonotifyany personororganizationof such
changes or improvements.
July, 1993 190-00054-00 Rev. A

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PREFACE
GARMIN thanks you for selecting our high performance, full featured
Personal NavigatorTM. The GPS 95 represents our continued commitment
to provide you with a portable navigation unit that is versatile, extremely
accurate, and easy to use. We are confident you will enjoy using your unit
for many years to come.
TheGPS95'sruggedconstructionandqualitycomponentsofferthereliability
demanded by the harshest operating environments. It may be used in
aircraft,marinevesselsandlandvehicles,aswellasbyhunters,hikers,and
militaryforces. Theunitmaybeoperatedportablyusingitsownbatterypack,
or it may use a 5-40 volt DC external power source for fixed mounted
applications. You can even use a 115- or 230-volt AC adaptor for planning
trips at home.
This manual and accompanying quick reference card provide complete
informationonsafelyoperatingtheGPS95toitsfullpotential. Asampletrip
hasbeen planned for you topractice your navigation skills using thebuilt-in
simulator. Afterwards, try a trip of your own to realize the value of the GPS
95 as your Personal NavigatorTM. If you have any questions or comments,
our Product Support Department is eager to serve you. GARMIN is fully
committed to your satisfaction as a customer.
GARMIN International, Inc.
9875 Widmer Road
Lenexa, KS 66215
1-800-800-1020
[phone]

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CAUTION
TheGPS system is operatedby the government of theUnited States which
issolelyresponsibleforitsaccuracyandmaintenance. Thesystemisunder
developmentandissubjecttochangeswhichcouldaffecttheaccuracyand
performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS 95 is a precision
electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or
misinterpreted,andthereforebecomeunsafe. UsetheGPS95atyourown
risk. To reduce the risk, carefully review and understand all aspects of this
Owner'sManualandthoroughlypracticeoperationusingthesimulatormode
prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from
theGPS95toallavailablenavigationsourcesincludingtheinformationfrom
otherNAVAIDs,visualsightings,charts,etc. Forsafety,alwaysresolveany
discrepancies before continuing navigation.
NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
1 INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 95 1-1
1.1 Capabilities 1-1
1.2 Basic Package 1-2
1.3 Optional Accessories 1-3
1.4 Operational Modes 1-4
2 GETTING STARTED 2-1
2.1 Front Panel 2-1
2.2 Softkey Operation 2-1
2.3 Cursor and Fields 2-2
2.4 Keypad Operation 2-2
2.5 Entering Data 2-4
2.6 Viewing Messages 2-5
2.7 Turning the GPS 95 On 2-5
2.8 Turning the GPS 95 Off 2-7
2.9 Learning to Use the GPS 95 2-7
3 WAYPOINTS 3-1
3.1 Waypoint Definition Page 3-2
3.2 Creating Waypoints 3-3
3.3 Waypoint List 3-5
3.4 Using Waypoints 3-6
3.5 Reviewing Waypoints 3-7
3.6 Proximity Alarm Waypoints 3-8
3.7 Nearest Waypoints 3-9
4 GETTING THERE FAST - GOTO 4-1
5 NAVIGATION INFORMATION 5-1
5.1 Navigation Summary Page 5-1
5.2 Map Display 5-3

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5.3 MapConfiguration 5-5
5.4 Present Position 5-6
5.5 Sample Trip 5-7
6 ROUTES 6-1
6.1 RouteDefinition 6-2
6.2 Creating and Copying Routes 6-3
6.3 Activating and Inverting Routes 6-4
6.4 Editing Routes 6-4
6.5 Deleting Routes 6-5
6.6 Active Route 6-5
6.7 Route List 6-6
7 AUTOSTORETM 7-1
7.1 Creating Waypoints with AutostoreTM 7-1
7.2 Building Routes with AutostoreTM 7-2
8 GPS STATUS AND AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 8-1
8.1 Bar Graph Display 8-2
8.2 Satellite Status Page 8-3
8.3 Satellite Skyview Page 8-4
8.4 Auxiliary Menu 8-4
8.5 OperatingMode/Filters 8-4
8.6 Track Log Setup 8-5
8.7 Units/Heading Setup 8-7
8.8 Alarms/CDI Setup 8-8
8.9 Date/Time 8-10
8.10 Audio and Display Setup 8-11
8.11 Interface Setup 8-12
8.12 Map Datum Selection 8-14
8.13 Messages 8-15
8.14 Density Altitude/True Airspeed/Winds Loft 8-15
8.15 Sunrise/Sunset Planning 8-16
8.16 Trip and Fuel Planning 8-17
8.17 Vertical Navigation Planning 8-18
9 SAMPLE TRIP USING ROUTES 9-1

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APPENDICES
A MESSAGES A-1
B GLOSSARY AND NAVIGATION TERMS B-1
B.1 Definitions B-1
B.2 Course To Steer (CTS) B-3
C INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE C-1
C.1 Specifications C-1
C.2 Electrical Wiring C-3
C.3 Yoke Mount Installation C-4
C.4 Yoke Mount Operation C-6
C.5 Portable Antenna Installation C-8
C.6 Battery Pack Operation C-8
C.7 Maintenance C-10
C.8 Product Support C-10
D MAP DATUMS D-1
E UTC TIME TO LOCAL TIME OFFSET E-1
F INDEX F-1

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 95
1.1 CAPABILITIES
The GPS 95 provides a host of powerful capabilities which were previously
found only in much larger systems:
·Performance: MultiTracTM receiver tracks and uses up to eight
satellites with high sensitivity, fast first fix, and continuous navigation
updates.
·Portability: Goes anywhere - air, sea or land. Built-in simulator for
trip planning or practicing navigation skills anywhere.
·EaseofUse: Graphicscreensandintuitiveguidancefromthedisplay
offer ease of operation.
·Navigation: Stores500alphanumeric userwaypoints; 20reversible
routes of 30 waypoints each. GOTO function sets instantaneous
coursetowaypointofyourchoice. AutoStoreTM functionbuildsroutes
asyou go. A flashing message annunciatorkeeps you fully informed
of your navigation status.
·Personalized: Customizeyour unitby selectingdistanceandspeed
units,CourseDeviationIndicator(CDI)sensitivity,keypadanddisplay
features, map datums, and interface options.
·LowPower Consumption: BatterySaveroperationdrawslessthan
1.5 watts; provides up to four hours of continuous operation with the
AA battery pack.
·TripPlanning:Analyzedistance,time,andfuelrequirementsforyour
trip. Compute time of sunrise/sunset at your destination. Calculate
density altitude before you take off and true airspeed as you fly.
Verticalnavigationguidesyoutoyourcruisingaltitudeandputsyouin
the traffic pattern before landing.
·Alarms:AnalarmclockandtimerallowtheGPS95towatchtheclock
for you. Arrival and CDI alerts help you safely navigate your aircraft.
·Interfaces: Interface with PC-based moving map programs using
NMEA 0183 output, with Differential GPS (DGPS) receivers using
RTCM (SC-104 version 2.0) input, or with marine autopilots and

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graphic plotters using NMEA 0180/0182/0183 outputs. An optional
PCkitisalsoavailabletodownloaduserwaypointsandroutestoyour
PC for permanent record.
We encourage you to read this manual and experiment using the built-in
simulator. ThiswillhelpyouquicklymasterthemanyfeaturesoftheGPS95.
1.2 BASIC PACKAGE
Your GARMIN GPS 95 basic package includes:
· GPS 95 Unit
· AA Battery Pack
· Detachable Antenna
· Remote Antenna Cable w/Suction Cup Mount
· Yoke Mount
· Surface Mount
· Carrying Case
· Self-coiling Power/Data Cable
· Cigarette Lighter Adaptor
· Permanent Installation Wire Harness
· Lanyard
· Battery Terminal Cover
· Owner's Manual
· Quick Reference Card
· Warranty Card
ThebasicpackageallowsyoutouseyourGPS95forbothportableandfixed
operations. The unit may be operated from the AA battery pack, or from an
external power source (5-40VDC) using the cigarette lighter adapter or
permanent installation wire harness.
Handheld Operation:
Forhandheldoperation,the GPS95ispoweredby aAAbatterypack which
should be filled with four high quality alkaline batteries commonly found in
retail stores. The detachable antenna is placed directly on the right side of
the unit. The carrying case will protect your GPS 95 when the unit is not is
use.
In order to track GPS satellites, the unit must be situated with the antenna
pointedstraight up andshould not be blockedby objects orpeople. (Signal
receptionthroughthinfabric,suchascanvas,maybeadequatebutdegraded.)