Garmin PC150 User manual

PCX5 / PCX5AVD / PC150
PC SOFTWARE KIT
OWNER'S MANUAL
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PCX5/PCX5AVD/PC150
PC Software Kit
OWNER'S MANUAL

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February 1999 190-00045-00 Rev. D

PREFACE
GARMIN thanks you for selecting our PCX5/PCX5AVD/PC150 software
package. The PCX5/PCX5AVD/PC150 software is designed to enhance
andcomplimentthecapabilitiesofyourGARMINPersonalNavigatorTM. This
softwarepackagerepresentsourcontinuedcommitmenttoprovideyouwith
the most versatile, easy to use - and now the most complete - navigation
system possible. We are confident you will enjoy the PCX5/PCX5AVD/
PC150 software and the additional capabilities it provides your GARMIN
GPS unit.
ThismanualprovidescompleteinformationonoperatingthePCX5/PCX5AVD/
PC150 software to its full potential. Sample data has been provided to get
you started. The manual is divided into two parts. Chapters 1 through 9
discuss features which are common to all three software packages. All
references in these chapters will be made to the PCX5 software, but they
applytoallsoftwarepackages. Chapter10willhighlightthefeaturesspecific
to the PCX5AVD and PC150 software. Chapter 11 will highlight features
specific to the PC150 software only. Please review these chapters if you
havepurchasedthePCX5AVD or PC150packagesoyou may gainfulluse
of its capabilities. 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 Overview 1-1
1.2 Conventions Used in this Manual 1-2
1.3 Sample Files 1-2
2 INSTALLATION 2-1
2.1 Package Contents 2-1
2.2 System Requirements 2-1
2.3 Video Considerations 2-2
2.4 Mouse Considerations 2-2
2.5 PerformanceConsiderations 2-3
2.6 Installation 2-3
2.7 Error Messages 2-3
2.8 Upgrading From An Earlier Version 2-4
3 GETTING STARTED 3-1
3.1 Running PCX5 3-1
3.2 Accessing Menus and Selecting Options 3-2
3.3 Dialog Boxes 3-4
3.4 File Extensions 3-5
4 FILE MENU OPERATIONS 4-1
4.1 Open File to Plot 4-1
4.2 Save Plot to File 4-4
4.3 Save Plot As 4-4
4.4 Clear Plot 4-4
4.5 Convert to DXF Format 4-5
4.6 File Utilities 4-6
4.7 Print Screen 4-6
4.8 About 4-7
4.9 Exit 4-7
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5 EDIT MENU OPERATIONS 5-1
5.1 Waypoint Editor 5-1
5.2 Route Editor 5-3
5.3 Range and Bearing Between Two Points 5-5
6 COMM MENU OPERATIONS 6-1
6.1 GARMIN File Format 6-2
6.2 Download Data from Unit 6-3
6.2.1 Download Waypoint Data 6-3
6.2.2 Download Proximity Waypoint Data 6-4
6.2.3 Download Route Data 6-5
6.2.4 Download Track Data 6-6
6.2.5 Download Almanac Data 6-6
6.3 Upload Data to Unit 6-7
6.4 Real time Plotting/Logging 6-9
6.5 Comm Port 6-11
7 PLOT MENU OPERATIONS 7-1
7.1 Zoom In 7-1
7.2 Zoom Out 7-2
7.3 Zoom Extents 7-2
7.4 Zoom Window 7-2
7.5 Pan Window 7-3
7.6 Refresh Screen 7-3
8 SATVIS MENU OPERATIONS 8-1
8.1 SkyView 8-1
8.2 DOP/Bar Chart 8-4
9 CONFIG MENU OPERATIONS 9-1
9.1 UnitsConfiguration 9-1
9.2 Coordinate System Configuration 9-2
9.3 DatumConfiguration 9-3
9.4 Config Display Options 9-4
9.5 Miscellaneous 9-5
9.6 LoadConfiguration 9-6
9.7 Save Configuration 9-6
9.8 Save on Exit 9-6

10 PCX5AVD 10-1
10.1 Setup and Installation 10-1
10.2 Menu Differences 10-2
10.2.1 Convert to DXF Format 10-2
10.2.2 Waypoint Editor 10-3
10.2.3 Config Display Options 10-4
10.3 Additional Features 10-4
11 PC150 11-1
11.1 Setup and Installation 11-1
11.1.1 Checklist Editor 11-1
11.1.2 Schedule Editor 11-2
11.2 Additional Features 11-3
12 CONNECTING THE GPS UNIT TO A COMPUTER 12-1
APPENDICES
A GLOSSARY A-1
B INDEX B-1

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW
The PCX5 Software Kit is designed for use with GARMIN GPS units which
do not contain a Jeppesen aviation database (i.e., 40, 45, 75 etc.). The
PCX5AVD Software Kit is designed for use with GARMIN GPS units which
do contain Jeppesen databases (i.e., 55AVD, 95XL etc.). The PC150
Software Kit is designed for use with the GARMIN GPS 150 aviation unit.
The PCX5 software provides considerable capabilities for processing,
analyzing, displaying and outputting the data collected by your GARMIN
PersonalNavigatorTM. Thissoftwarepackagecoversmostaspectsofusing
a GPS system to collect and process position data for mapping, navigation
and planning applications.
Running on an IBM compatible PC, the PCX5 software can be used to:
·Download route, waypoint, proximity waypoint, almanac and
track datacollectedbyyourGARMIN GPS unit for analysis,plotting
and processing.
·Convertroute,waypointandtrackfilestoDXFformatforinterfacing
with other CAD systems (e.g., AutoSketch®).
·Displaydigitalmapinrealtimeformappingandnavigationguidance.
·Graphically plot data files with zooming, panning and distance
calculationcapabilities.
·Print plot files to your system printer for track analysis.
·Edit and upload routes, waypoints, proximity waypoints and
track data to your GPS unit for navigational guidance.
·UploadalmanacdatatoyourGPSunitforquicksatelliteacquisition.
·Create satellite visibility charts for trip planning using almanac
data collected by your GPS unit.

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1.2 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Commands to be typed from the computer’s keyboard are in italics. The
action to be taken is in all capital letters (e.g., “TYPE”). For example,
“TYPE: PCX5 ”
means you should type the word “PCX5” on the computer keyboard.
Specific computer keys are enclosed in angle brackets. For example,
“ CD GARMIN <Enter>”
means you should type the command “CD GARMIN”, followed by pressing
the <Enter> key.
Two keys separated by a plus sign (“+”) should be pressed simultaneously
(e.g., <Alt+F4>).
Multiplemenuselections areseparatedby averticalline (“l”). Forexample,
“Config l Units Menu”
means you would select the “Config” menu, followed by the “Units” menu.
1.3 SAMPLE FILES
The original diskette contains several sample files that are copied to your
program directory during installation. These sample files can be used to
experimentwiththePCX5programasyoureadthroughthismanual. These
sample files include the following:
SAMPLE.ALM Almanac file for the week the PCX5 program was
released. (Note: This sample is provided for
demonstration use only. For best performance,
almanac data should be less than one month old.)
SAMPLE.PRX Proximitywaypointfilecontainingseveralproximity
waypoints.
SAMPLE.TRK Track log file containing over 100 points.
SAMPLE.RTE Route file containing several short routes.
SAMPLE.WPT Waypointfilecontainingseveralwaypointlocations.

WORLD.GRM Plot file consisting of worldwide geopolitical and
coastal boundaries (NOTE: This file requires
approximatelytwomegabytesofexpandedmemory
toload. Itisprovidedforyourownpersonaluseand
GARMINassumesnoresponsibilityfortheaccuracy
ofthedata.) Duetothelargesizeofthisdatabase,
plotting efficiency will be decreased.
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