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No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or manual, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of GARMIN.  \nInformation in this document is subject to change without notice. GARMIN reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.  \nJune 1994  \nPart \\#190-00063-00 Rev. B  \nPrinted in Taiwan.  \nGARMIN, GPS 40, Personal Navigator, AutoLocate and MultiTrac8 are all trademarks of GARMIN Corporation, and may not be used without the expressed permission of GARMIN Corporation.  \nCAUTION  \nThe GPS system is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS 40 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted, and therefore become unsafe.  \nUse the GPS 40 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPS 40 to all available navigation sources including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.  \nNOTE: 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.  \nIntroduction  \nCautions  \nPreface  \nIntroduction  \n Preface   \nWelcome to the smallest, easiest-to-use GPS navigator for recreational use! The GPS 40 represents GARMIN’s continuing commitment to provide outdoors sports enthusiasts with quality navigation information in a versatile, accurate and user-friendly design you’ll enjoy for years to come.  \nTo get the most of your new GPS unit, it is important that you take the time to read through this owner’s manual to understand the operating features of the GPS 40. The manual is organized into two sections for your convenience:  \nSection One introduces you to the basic features of the unit and provides a quick-start orientation to the GPS 40. It has been designed to acquaint you with the unit and provide a basic working knowledge necessary to use the unit in typical conditions.  \nSection Two provides a detailed reference to the advanced features and operations of the GPS 40 in a topical format. This allows you to concentrate on a specific topic quickly, without reading through entire sections of text that you may not need.  \nThanks for choosing the GARMIN GPS 40. We hope it will help you get the most out of your outdoor recreation adventures. If you have any questions concerning the operation of the GPS 40, contact our Product Support staff at 913-599-1515 or 913-599-2103 (FAX) .  \nGPS 40 Capabilities  \nDesigned for easy operation, the GARMIN GPS 40 offers powerful features that make navigation come alive in the palm of your hand:  \nPrecision Performance  \n• MultiTrac8TM receiver tracks and uses up to 8 satellites simultaneously for fast, accurate positioning  \n• Differential-Ready—just add the optional GBR 21 beacon receiver for under 10 meter accuracy  \n• Dry nitrogen-filled case for all-weather use  \n• Up to 20 hours of battery life on 4 AA alkaline cells in battery saver mode  \nAdvanced Navigating ","cbCaiumwVP3915Hh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiumwVP3915Hh","pdf",470889,67,"English","# Introduction\n## Foreword\n## Cautions\n# Preface\n## GPS 40 Capabilities\n# Packing List\n# Table of Contents\n## SECTION ONE Getting Started\n## GPS Overview\n## Basic Definitions\n## Power On/Status and Position\n## Marking a Position\n## Moving Map Basics\n## GOTO and Steering Guidance\n## Pages and Menus","[{\"question\":\"What does the manual state about GPS system accuracy and risks?\",\"answer\":\"It notes that the GPS is operated by the U.S. government, that accuracy can change due to system changes, and that any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted, becoming unsafe if used incorrectly.\"}]","GPS 40 - Owner’s Manual - Introduction - Cautions | PDF",169]