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Frequently Asked Questions and their answers about the Garmin GPS V receiver.

If you want to link to this page, please use http://www.elsinga.net/gps5faq, thank you.

There is also a Garmin Quest FAQ online here.

FAQ: What is inside the GPS V case?
FAQ: What is the difference between the basemap and City Select maps?
FAQ: Can I change the speed the V uses in Simulation mode?
FAQ: Can I set the speed the V uses to calculate a route?
FAQ: What are all those D's doing on the satellite screen?
FAQ: Which maps can do autorouting on the GPS V?
FAQ: What is the typical Garmin GPS V power consumption?
FAQ: Are there special key combinations I can use?
FAQ: What other software can I use to manage maps, waypoints, tracks and routes?
FAQ: What if there is no accurate Garmin map for xxxxx?
FAQ: MapSource, City Select, firmware, basemap, what is all this?
FAQ: Why is the V much cheaper in the US and can I buy one there?
FAQ: Can I use different types of maps together?
FAQ: Can I use the unlock code of someone else?
FAQ:How accurate is the V's indicated speed?
FAQ: How does the V know what the altitude is?
FAQ: Can I change the V's basemap?
FAQ: Why does my V turn off when using it under heavy vibrations?
FAQ: Why is satellite reception so bad behind my car's windshield?
FAQ: Will updating the firmware delete all settings?
FAQ: Can the memory of the GPS V be expanded beyond the 19Mb?
FAQ: Will using an USB to serial converter speed up uploading?
FAQ: Can I delete/replace maps from/in the GPS V's memory?
HowTo: create a waypoint somewhere else on the map screen
HowTo: trackback on a track and calculating an area
HowTo: create an automatic route from another location
HowTo: moving a waypoint on the map screen
HowTo: entering a waypoint with specific coordinates
HowTo: create a manual route with via points that follows roads
HowTo: enable or disable maps
HowTo: editing the owner text
HowTo: deleting all waypoints
HowTo: add a via point to the current automatic route

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