Garmin GPS III Plus Installation and operating instructions

OOtthheerrNNeewwMMaappFFeeaattuurreess
Additional new map features include an accuracy circle, automatic
controls of map detail to optimize decluttering and controls to
enable/disable street labels.
TTooeennaabblleeaaccccuurraaccyycciirrcclleeoorrsseetttthheeddeessiirreeddmmaappddeettaaiilllleevveell::
1. With the Map Page displayed, press MENU to display the Map
Page Options. Then, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight
Map Setup and press ENTER
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the Map file tab.
3. To enable/disable the accuracy circle: Use the ROCKER KEY-
PAD to select the field adjacent to Acc.
Circle and press ENTER. A window will
appear allowing you to turn the accuracy
circle on or off. Select the desired setting
and press ENTER. With the accuracy
circle on, a gray circle will appear around
your position (at lower scale settings) depicting the estimated
accuracy of your position reading.
4. To set the desired map detail level: Use the ROCKER KEYPAD
to select the field adjacent to Detail and
press ENTER. A window will appear
allowing you to select higher or lower
detail levels for any map feature set to
Auto. (Those features for which you
specified a maximum scale, or turned
Off, are unaffected by the detail setting.) Select the desired
detail level and press ENTER.
TTooeennaabbllee//ddiissaabblleessttrreeeettllaabbeellss::
1. Follow step #1 above, then highlight the Line file tab.
2. Select the field adjacent to Street Labels and press ENTER. A
window will appear allowing you to disable street labels entirely
or select the maximum scale at which you want the feature to
appear.
3. Select the desired setting and press ENTER.
OOvveerrvviieeww
Based on the very popular GPS III, your new GPS III Plus is packed
with additional features and a few new operating characteristics.
Theyre all described in this handy Plus Features Addendum.
However, if youd like to receive a completely new GPS III Plus
owners manual free of charge, simply complete and return the
order form below. You may also contact us toll free at 1-800-800-
1020, or visit our website: www.garmin.com . Among the many new
features weve added are:
EExxtteennddeeddBBaatttteerryyLLiiffeeThe GPS III Plus will operate up to 36
hours using the new Power Saver mode!
BBaacckklliigghhttiinngg//CCoonnttrraassttControls for display contrast and back-
lighting are easier to access.
MMaappSSoouurrcceeIInnffooMapSource (available separately) is a new
GARMIN product that allows you to download additional maps
from the GARMIN MapSource CD to your GPS III Plus. If youre
planning a trip, now you can have detailed street maps right on
your GPS receivers map display. The MapSource Info Page shows
you which maps you currently have loaded and the amount of
memory used.
CCiittiieessaannddTToowwnnssNew classifications for smaller towns and
additional access to the built-in database of city/town locations.
EExxiittssU.S. Interstate road exits are built-ineverything from
rest areas and toll booths to plain, old common exits.
NNeewwMMaappFFeeaattuurreessMore control over map detail and street
labels. Plus, an accuracy circle which depicts your current posi-
tion accuracy right on the map.
Mail To: GARMIN International, Inc., ATTN: Order Desk, 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062
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Name: _____________________ GPS III Plus Serial #:_______
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Address: ____________________________________________ _
___________________________________________________ _
Phone: ___________________ Date of Purchase: ___________ _
BBaatttteerryyLLiiffee
GPS III Plus battery life is improved in two ways: In normal opera-
tion, your batteries will now last up to 18 hours. A Power Saver
option has also been added to extend battery life up to 36 hours.
TTooeennaabbllee//ddiissaabblleePPoowweerrSSaavveerrmmooddee::
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight Setup and press
ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select
the System tab.
4. Highlight the Power Saver field and
press ENTER to display an options win-
dow.
5. Select On or Off and press ENTER.
BBaacckklliigghhttiinngg//CCoonnttrraasstt
Backlighting and contrast adjustments are now accessible from any
page by pressing the RED POWER KEY.
TTooaaddjjuussttssccrreeeennbbaacckklliigghhttiinnggoorrccoonnttrraasstt::
1. With the unit already on and operating, press the RED
POWER KEY momentarily. A window will appear showing the
current settings.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT side of the
ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust the con-
trast level.
3. Press the UP or DOWN side of the
ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust the back-
lighting level.
4. Press ENTER to save the new setting(s).
Plus
Features
Addendum
January 1999 190-00162-02 Rev. A

OOtthheerrNNeewwMMaappFFeeaattuurreess
Additional new map features include an accuracy circle, automatic
controls of map detail to optimize decluttering and controls to
enable/disable street labels.
TTooeennaabblleeaaccccuurraaccyycciirrcclleeoorrsseetttthheeddeessiirreeddmmaappddeettaaiilllleevveell::
1. With the Map Page displayed, press MENU to display the Map
Page Options. Then, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight
Map Setup and press ENTER
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the Map file tab.
3. To enable/disable the accuracy circle: Use the ROCKER KEY-
PAD to select the field adjacent to Acc.
Circle and press ENTER. A window will
appear allowing you to turn the accuracy
circle on or off. Select the desired setting
and press ENTER. With the accuracy
circle on, a gray circle will appear around
your position (at lower scale settings) depicting the estimated
accuracy of your position reading.
4. To set the desired map detail level: Use the ROCKER KEYPAD
to select the field adjacent to Detail and
press ENTER. A window will appear
allowing you to select higher or lower
detail levels for any map feature set to
Auto. (Those features for which you
specified a maximum scale, or turned
Off, are unaffected by the detail setting.) Select the desired
detail level and press ENTER.
TTooeennaabbllee//ddiissaabblleessttrreeeettllaabbeellss::
1. Follow step #1 above, then highlight the Line file tab.
2. Select the field adjacent to Street Labels and press ENTER. A
window will appear allowing you to disable street labels entirely
or select the maximum scale at which you want the feature to
appear.
3. Select the desired setting and press ENTER.
OOvveerrvviieeww
Based on the very popular GPS III, your new GPS III Plus is packed
with additional features and a few new operating characteristics.
Theyre all described in this handy Plus Features Addendum.
However, if youd like to receive a completely new GPS III Plus
owners manual free of charge, simply complete and return the
order form below. You may also contact us toll free at 1-800-800-
1020, or visit our website: www.garmin.com . Among the many new
features weve added are:
EExxtteennddeeddBBaatttteerryyLLiiffeeThe GPS III Plus will operate up to 36
hours using the new Power Saver mode!
BBaacckklliigghhttiinngg//CCoonnttrraassttControls for display contrast and back-
lighting are easier to access.
MMaappSSoouurrcceeIInnffooMapSource (available separately) is a new
GARMIN product that allows you to download additional maps
from the GARMIN MapSource CD to your GPS III Plus. If youre
planning a trip, now you can have detailed street maps right on
your GPS receivers map display. The MapSource Info Page shows
you which maps you currently have loaded and the amount of
memory used.
CCiittiieessaannddTToowwnnssNew classifications for smaller towns and
additional access to the built-in database of city/town locations.
EExxiittssU.S. Interstate road exits are built-ineverything from
rest areas and toll booths to plain, old common exits.
NNeewwMMaappFFeeaattuurreessMore control over map detail and street
labels. Plus, an accuracy circle which depicts your current posi-
tion accuracy right on the map.
Mail To: GARMIN International, Inc., ATTN: Order Desk, 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062
]
PPlleeaasseesseennddmmeeaaFFRREEEEGGPPSSIIIIIIPPlluussOOwwnneerrssMMaannuuaall
Name: _____________________ GPS III Plus Serial #:_______
_
Address: ____________________________________________ _
___________________________________________________ _
Phone: ___________________ Date of Purchase: ___________ _
BBaatttteerryyLLiiffee
GPS III Plus battery life is improved in two ways: In normal opera-
tion, your batteries will now last up to 18 hours. A Power Saver
option has also been added to extend battery life up to 36 hours.
TTooeennaabbllee//ddiissaabblleePPoowweerrSSaavveerrmmooddee::
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight Setup and press
ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select
the System tab.
4. Highlight the Power Saver field and
press ENTER to display an options win-
dow.
5. Select On or Off and press ENTER.
BBaacckklliigghhttiinngg//CCoonnttrraasstt
Backlighting and contrast adjustments are now accessible from any
page by pressing the RED POWER KEY.
TTooaaddjjuussttssccrreeeennbbaacckklliigghhttiinnggoorrccoonnttrraasstt::
1. With the unit already on and operating, press the RED
POWER KEY momentarily. A window will appear showing the
current settings.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT side of the
ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust the con-
trast level.
3. Press the UP or DOWN side of the
ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust the back-
lighting level.
4. Press ENTER to save the new setting(s).
Plus
Features
Addendum
January 1999 190-00162-02 Rev. A

EExxiittss
Exit information is available from the built-in base map and any
additional maps downloaded from MapSource. Exits are categorized
in two types:
CCoommmmoonnEExxiittss::traditional ramp, cloverleaf or intersection exits
SSppeecciiaallEExxiittss::rest areas, service areas, toll booths, welcome
centers and weigh stations
Common exits are depicted with an open square icon when services
are available and a filled-gray square icon when no services are
available.
TTooddiissppllaayyaavvaaiillaabblleesseerrvviicceessffoorraanneexxiittsshhoowwnnoonntthheemmaapp::
1. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to place the panning pointer on the
desired exit. A window will appear
showing the exit number and icons
depicting the available services.
2. Press ENTER to display the Exit Info
Page for the selected exit. The Exit Info
Page shows the number of available
services, and the bearing and distance to the exit location.
3. Highlight the View button at the bot-
tom of the page and press ENTER to
display the Services Near Exit List. The
Services Near Exit List shows a servic-
es icon and the name for each available
service.
4. Highlight the desired service and press ENTER to display an
Exit Service Detail Page. This page provides a checklist of
available servicessuch as fuels, park-
ing, convenience stores, etc.
5. Press QUIT, as often as needed, to
back out of each exit services page. If
you continue to press QUIT you will
return to the Map Page.
Several exit options are available as wellincluding the option to
save an exit location as a waypoint and a setup feature to exclude
those services you dont wish to view. Exit symbols can also be
removed from the Map Page, if desired.
TToossaavveeaanneexxiittllooccaattiioonnaassaawwaayyppooiinntt::
1. Select the exit location using the steps above and display the
Exit Info Page for the desired exit.
2. Press MENU to display an options win-
dow.
3. Highlight Save As Waypnt and press
ENTER. A waypoint will automatically
be created using the exit name.
4. With Done highlighted, press ENTER to save the new way-
point.
TTooeexxcclluuddeessoommeesseerrvviicceessffrroommtthheeeexxiittsseerrvviicceessppaaggeess::
1. Select the Services Near Exit Page using the steps above.
2. Press MENU to display an options window.
3. Highlight Services Setup and press ENTER. A Service
Categories Page is displayed, allowing
you to select (designated by an X) or
deselect the services you wish to have
listed.
4. To select or deselect a service category,
highlight the box adjacent to the desired
category and press ENTER to select or deselect the category.
TToorreemmoovvee//aaddddeexxiittssyymmbboollssffrroommtthheeMMaappPPaaggee::
1. With the Map Page displayed, press MENU to display the Map
Page Options.
2. Highlight Map Setup and press ENTER. The map settings
pages are organized under a series of file tabs.
3. Highlight the Pnts (changed from Wpts in the GPS III man-
ual) file tab.
4. Highlight the field adjacent to Common Exits or Special
Exits and press ENTER. A window will
appear allowing you to disable the
selected exit category entirely or select
the maximum scale at which you want
the feature to appear.
5. Highlight the desired option and press
ENTER.
NNeeaarreessttEExxiittssaannddNNeeaarreessttCCiittiieess
The Nearest Waypoint List has been expanded to include the 50
nearest cities and 50 nearest exits. The nearest lists are arranged
under file tabs for: Waypoints, Cities and Exits.
TTooddiissppllaayytthheenneeaarreesstteexxiittssoorrnneeaarreessttcciittiieess::
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight Nearest and press
ENTER.
3. Highlight the desired file tabCities or Exitsto display the
corresponding list.
4. Highlight any exit or city in the list and
press ENTER to display an info page for
that item. At this point, the Save As
Waypnt option previously described for
exits, is available for exits or cities.
OOtthheerrNNeewwCCiittyyFFeeaattuurreess
City classifications have been modified as follows: Large cities are
those with approximate populations greater than 200,000. Medium
cities are greater than 20,000 and small cities are greater than 5,000.
Small towns have been added and include those with approximate
populations under 5,000 or of unknown size.
A City Spell n Find feature allows you to search the built-in database
for a particular city or town. The City Spell n Find Page will display
the size, location, bearing and distance to the selected city.
TToosseelleeccttaacciittyyffrroommtthheebbuuiilltt--iinnddaattaabbaassee::
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight Cities and press
ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to spell the name of the desired
cityUP/DOWN to select the desired character and RIGHT to
move to the next character space. As you enter the first few
characters of the city name, the GPS III Plus will select the first
entry in the database that corresponds to the characters you
have entered. Once you have selected
the city, press ENTER.
4. To save the city location as a waypoint,
press MENU and select the Save as
Waypnt option.
5. To determine the distance between the
selected city and a waypoint, press MENU and select the
Show Reference option. Then use the ENTER key and the
ROCKER KEYPAD to enter the name of the reference way-
point.
MMaappSSoouurrcceeIInnffoo
MapSource Info is a new option in the Map Page Options window.
The MapSource Info Page shows the number of maps downloaded
from the MapSource program and the amount of memory used (in
kilobytes). Each downloaded map is described, by name, and may be
deselected if you wish to retain the map in memory, but not display
the data.
TTooddiissppllaayytthheeMMaappSSoouurrcceeIInnffooPPaaggee::
1. With the Map Page displayed, press MENU to display the Map
Page Options. Then, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight
MapSource Info and press ENTER.
2. Use the UP or DOWN side of the
ROCKER KEYPAD to scroll through the
list of downloaded maps.
3. To select/deselect a map, highlight the
field adjacent to the desired map. Press
ENTER to select/deselect the map. The map is selected and
will be displayed on the Map Page when an X appears in the
field adjacent to that map.

OOtthheerrNNeewwMMaappFFeeaattuurreess
Additional new map features include an accuracy circle, automatic
controls of map detail to optimize decluttering and controls to
enable/disable street labels.
TTooeennaabblleeaaccccuurraaccyycciirrcclleeoorrsseetttthheeddeessiirreeddmmaappddeettaaiilllleevveell::
1. With the Map Page displayed, press MENU to display the Map
Page Options. Then, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight
Map Setup and press ENTER
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the Map file tab.
3. To enable/disable the accuracy circle: Use the ROCKER KEY-
PAD to select the field adjacent to Acc.
Circle and press ENTER. A window will
appear allowing you to turn the accuracy
circle on or off. Select the desired setting
and press ENTER. With the accuracy
circle on, a gray circle will appear around
your position (at lower scale settings) depicting the estimated
accuracy of your position reading.
4. To set the desired map detail level: Use the ROCKER KEYPAD
to select the field adjacent to Detail and
press ENTER. A window will appear
allowing you to select higher or lower
detail levels for any map feature set to
Auto. (Those features for which you
specified a maximum scale, or turned
Off, are unaffected by the detail setting.) Select the desired
detail level and press ENTER.
TTooeennaabbllee//ddiissaabblleessttrreeeettllaabbeellss::
1. Follow step #1 above, then highlight the Line file tab.
2. Select the field adjacent to Street Labels and press ENTER. A
window will appear allowing you to disable street labels entirely
or select the maximum scale at which you want the feature to
appear.
3. Select the desired setting and press ENTER.
OOvveerrvviieeww
Based on the very popular GPS III, your new GPS III Plus is packed
with additional features and a few new operating characteristics.
Theyre all described in this handy Plus Features Addendum.
However, if youd like to receive a completely new GPS III Plus
owners manual free of charge, simply complete and return the
order form below. You may also contact us toll free at 1-800-800-
1020, or visit our website: www.garmin.com . Among the many new
features weve added are:
EExxtteennddeeddBBaatttteerryyLLiiffeeThe GPS III Plus will operate up to 36
hours using the new Power Saver mode!
BBaacckklliigghhttiinngg//CCoonnttrraassttControls for display contrast and back-
lighting are easier to access.
MMaappSSoouurrcceeIInnffooMapSource (available separately) is a new
GARMIN product that allows you to download additional maps
from the GARMIN MapSource CD to your GPS III Plus. If youre
planning a trip, now you can have detailed street maps right on
your GPS receivers map display. The MapSource Info Page shows
you which maps you currently have loaded and the amount of
memory used.
CCiittiieessaannddTToowwnnssNew classifications for smaller towns and
additional access to the built-in database of city/town locations.
EExxiittssU.S. Interstate road exits are built-ineverything from
rest areas and toll booths to plain, old common exits.
NNeewwMMaappFFeeaattuurreessMore control over map detail and street
labels. Plus, an accuracy circle which depicts your current posi-
tion accuracy right on the map.
Mail To: GARMIN International, Inc., ATTN: Order Desk, 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062
]
PPlleeaasseesseennddmmeeaaFFRREEEEGGPPSSIIIIIIPPlluussOOwwnneerrssMMaannuuaall
Name: _____________________ GPS III Plus Serial #:_______
_
Address: ____________________________________________ _
___________________________________________________ _
Phone: ___________________ Date of Purchase: ___________ _
BBaatttteerryyLLiiffee
GPS III Plus battery life is improved in two ways: In normal opera-
tion, your batteries will now last up to 18 hours. A Power Saver
option has also been added to extend battery life up to 36 hours.
TTooeennaabbllee//ddiissaabblleePPoowweerrSSaavveerrmmooddee::
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight Setup and press
ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select
the System tab.
4. Highlight the Power Saver field and
press ENTER to display an options win-
dow.
5. Select On or Off and press ENTER.
BBaacckklliigghhttiinngg//CCoonnttrraasstt
Backlighting and contrast adjustments are now accessible from any
page by pressing the RED POWER KEY.
TTooaaddjjuussttssccrreeeennbbaacckklliigghhttiinnggoorrccoonnttrraasstt::
1. With the unit already on and operating, press the RED
POWER KEY momentarily. A window will appear showing the
current settings.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT side of the
ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust the con-
trast level.
3. Press the UP or DOWN side of the
ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust the back-
lighting level.
4. Press ENTER to save the new setting(s).
Plus
Features
Addendum
January 1999 190-00162-02 Rev. A