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As we approach the end of the millennium, many customers have concerns regarding the year 2000-otherwise known as Y2K-and GPS products. We hope this information will answer all of your questions and help you plan for this event. This FAQ is a Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure as defined by the Federal Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act.

GARMIN took Y2K considerations into account from the beginning of its product development. GARMIN GPS products should continue to operate after the year 2000. Products that display two digits for the year field will display 00 for the year 2000, 01 for the year 2001, and so on. If you are interfacing a GARMIN product to an NMEA device such as a plotter or moving map, you should check with the respective manufacturer to be certain that these products can properly receive the two-digit date in the NMEA data.

The information contained in this FAQ is based upon the results of testing and analysis performed by GARMIN using techniques intended to simulate reasonably anticipated Year 2000 (Y2K) events and circumstances, based on information available in advance of the actual Y2K events. Due to the inability of GARMIN to control or precisely simulate the manner in which GPS satellites may be operated and perform during the actual Y2K events, the information contained in this document may prove erroneous. In addition, a product's performance described in this FAQ may prove erroneous when the product is operated in conjunction with incompatible equipment, software, or data. The information in this FAQ is advisory only and does not constitute an express or implied representation, warranty, or other binding legal obligation or commitment by GARMIN. GARMIN's obligations regarding GARMIN products shall continue to be governed exclusively by the terms and conditions under which GARMIN products are sold.

Important Legal Information and Disclaimer:

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED TO CUSTOMERS FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN PLANNING FOR Y2K EVENTS AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO ANY GARMIN PRODUCT. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS THE INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE REGARDING THE COMPLIANCE OF GARMIN'S PRODUCTS TO THE STANDARDS SET FORTH HEREIN AND IS PROVIDED "AS IS." SALE AND WARRANTY OF GARMIN PRODUCTS ARE GOVERNED EXCLUSIVELY BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH PRODUCTS ARE SOLD AND THE WARRANTIES CONTAINED THEREIN. THIS DOCUMENT SHALL NOT MODIFY ANY TERM OR CONDITION OF SUCH SALES CONTRACT OR PRODUCT WARRANTY.

The GPS system is operated by the Government of the United States of America, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance including any GPS control segment and space segment issues associated with Y2K. The GPS system is subject to changes which can affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS receivers.