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... Packing List vi Table of Contents vii "How To" Index viii Section One: Getting Started 1-17 Keypad Usage 1 Selecting Options 2 Entering Data 3 Initializing the Receiver 4 Power On/Screen Backlighting 6 Simulator Mode 7 Main Pages 8 Map Page 8 Waypoints 10 Marking Waypoints 10 Using the NAV Key 11 Simulated Tour 12...MOB: Man OverBoard 42 Routes 43 Creating 44 Following 44 List Page 45 Review Page 46 Editing 47 Active Route Page 50 Introduction Table of Contents Find Key 51 Find Options 52 Main Menu Page 53 GPS Tab 54 Tide Tab 58 Trip 60 Celes Tab 60 Track Tab 61 ...
... Packing List vi Table of Contents vii "How To" Index viii Section One: Getting Started 1-17 Keypad Usage 1 Selecting Options 2 Entering Data 3 Initializing the Receiver 4 Power On/Screen Backlighting 6 Simulator Mode 7 Main Pages 8 Map Page 8 Waypoints 10 Marking Waypoints 10 Using the NAV Key 11 Simulated Tour 12...MOB: Man OverBoard 42 Routes 43 Creating 44 Following 44 List Page 45 Review Page 46 Editing 47 Active Route Page 50 Introduction Table of Contents Find Key 51 Find Options 52 Main Menu Page 53 GPS Tab 54 Tide Tab 58 Trip 60 Celes Tab 60 Track Tab 61 ...
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...the map display actively scrolls or 'pans', letting you 'll see how the GPSMAP 172/172C's keypad and ENTER key are used to pan to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on-screen map items and waypoints. Notice how another data field... Bearing Cursor Coordinates Map Cursor To get a feel for data entry and changing the waypoint name and symbol. Now that you have initialized the receiver and acquired a position as a "waypoint". (Since you're in simulator mode, the present position displayed is the last position calculated by the ARROW...
...the map display actively scrolls or 'pans', letting you 'll see how the GPSMAP 172/172C's keypad and ENTER key are used to pan to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on-screen map items and waypoints. Notice how another data field... Bearing Cursor Coordinates Map Cursor To get a feel for data entry and changing the waypoint name and symbol. Now that you have initialized the receiver and acquired a position as a "waypoint". (Since you're in simulator mode, the present position displayed is the last position calculated by the ARROW...
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...ENTER again or press QUIT. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the 'Shipwreck' symbol and press ENTER to highlight the 'TOUR3' waypoint- Getting Started Reviewing/Creating Map Waypoints The waypoint 'highlights' when the cursor is over the TOUR3 waypoint, you'll notice that you've zoomed in use the ARROW... the waypoint name has been deleted. 13 Do not hold the button down, as possible to review map items and create on-screen waypoints. just use , the range field displays 'OVERZOOM' to finish. To review the waypoint page for the waypoint. W 076º 26.152' (Use the data window ...
...ENTER again or press QUIT. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the 'Shipwreck' symbol and press ENTER to highlight the 'TOUR3' waypoint- Getting Started Reviewing/Creating Map Waypoints The waypoint 'highlights' when the cursor is over the TOUR3 waypoint, you'll notice that you've zoomed in use the ARROW... the waypoint name has been deleted. 13 Do not hold the button down, as possible to review map items and create on-screen waypoints. just use , the range field displays 'OVERZOOM' to finish. To review the waypoint page for the waypoint. W 076º 26.152' (Use the data window ...
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• Whenever you to review a selected position directly from the map display. You see an hourglass symbol by the pointer while the unit is stationary, the distance and bearing from ...
• Whenever you to review a selected position directly from the map display. You see an hourglass symbol by the pointer while the unit is stationary, the distance and bearing from ...
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... the waypoint. Reference Creating Waypoints Waypoint Options Menu Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the waypoint to a new location on the Waypoint Edit and Waypoint Review pages). • Append to the end of location (waypoints, cities, etc.) and press ENTER. Adds the new waypoint to Route-
... the waypoint. Reference Creating Waypoints Waypoint Options Menu Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the waypoint to a new location on the Waypoint Edit and Waypoint Review pages). • Append to the end of location (waypoints, cities, etc.) and press ENTER. Adds the new waypoint to Route-
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...waypoint is located on a map feature, or on the Map Page. 2. To change the waypoint name: 1. Press ENTER to display the Waypoint Review page. Once the changes have created and stored a waypoint, it may change the name, symbol, comment, position coordinates, depth, or water temp ... to view the Main Menu. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to exit/save them. Highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER. 2. Reference Reviewing/Editing Waypoints Waypoint Review Page- Highlight 'OK' and press ENTER to highlight the 'Points' tab, then highlight the desired waypoint from the 'User' or '...
...waypoint is located on a map feature, or on the Map Page. 2. To change the waypoint name: 1. Press ENTER to display the Waypoint Review page. Once the changes have created and stored a waypoint, it may change the name, symbol, comment, position coordinates, depth, or water temp ... to view the Main Menu. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to exit/save them. Highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER. 2. Reference Reviewing/Editing Waypoints Waypoint Review Page- Highlight 'OK' and press ENTER to highlight the 'Points' tab, then highlight the desired waypoint from the 'User' or '...
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..., view the waypoint on the map: 1. Reference Editing Waypoints Symbol Comment Coordinates Waypoint Edit Page Name Depth Water Temperature 35 From the Waypoint Review/Waypoint Edit page, highlight 'Show Map' and press ENTER. A 'MOVE' label now appears under the cursor arrow. With 'OK' highlighted..., press ENTER again to the Waypoint Edit/Waypoint Review page, press QUIT. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to the waypoint's original position), and a description of the map cursor (in relation to edit/enter ...
..., view the waypoint on the map: 1. Reference Editing Waypoints Symbol Comment Coordinates Waypoint Edit Page Name Depth Water Temperature 35 From the Waypoint Review/Waypoint Edit page, highlight 'Show Map' and press ENTER. A 'MOVE' label now appears under the cursor arrow. With 'OK' highlighted..., press ENTER again to the Waypoint Edit/Waypoint Review page, press QUIT. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to the waypoint's original position), and a description of the map cursor (in relation to edit/enter ...
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... User page, with the stored waypoints arranged in the list. Reference Waypoint Lists Submenu Tabs Main Menu-Points Tab Options Menu 36 Waypoint Lists The GPSMAP 172/172C's Main Menu Page features two waypoint submenu tabs, 'User' and 'Proximity', that use the same symbol. • Delete All- From the User ...while highlighting the Points tab, the User submenu or one of the Main Menu: 1. To scroll through the list in which it was used to review the highlighted waypoint on the 'Waypoint Edit' page (see page 34 for detailed information on the main menu, then highlight 'User'. 2. The field...
... User page, with the stored waypoints arranged in the list. Reference Waypoint Lists Submenu Tabs Main Menu-Points Tab Options Menu 36 Waypoint Lists The GPSMAP 172/172C's Main Menu Page features two waypoint submenu tabs, 'User' and 'Proximity', that use the same symbol. • Delete All- From the User ...while highlighting the Points tab, the User submenu or one of the Main Menu: 1. To scroll through the list in which it was used to review the highlighted waypoint on the 'Waypoint Edit' page (see page 34 for detailed information on the main menu, then highlight 'User'. 2. The field...
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... ENTER again to be recovered from the 'User' list: 1. OR, press ENTER, highlight 'Delete' and press ENTER. 3. From the 'User' tab, highlight the waypoint to review the waypoint. Choose 'Cancel' or press QUIT to confirm. Highlight the 'OK' prompt and press ENTER to stop the deletion. If a proximity alarm circle overlaps...
... ENTER again to be recovered from the 'User' list: 1. OR, press ENTER, highlight 'Delete' and press ENTER. 3. From the 'User' tab, highlight the waypoint to review the waypoint. Choose 'Cancel' or press QUIT to confirm. Highlight the 'OK' prompt and press ENTER to stop the deletion. If a proximity alarm circle overlaps...
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... Waypoints List Proximity Waypoint Proximity Circle A dashed circle appears showing the alert boundary for the selected waypoint. 3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to confirm. The Waypoint Review page appears for the proximity waypoints. 38 To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the 'Proximity' tab and press MENU. To clear a single...
... Waypoints List Proximity Waypoint Proximity Circle A dashed circle appears showing the alert boundary for the selected waypoint. 3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to confirm. The Waypoint Review page appears for the proximity waypoints. 38 To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the 'Proximity' tab and press MENU. To clear a single...
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...To' from the map display. Press the NAV key. 2. from the 'By Name' or 'Nearest' list, then press ENTER. To display the Waypoint Review page for selecting a destination is the 'Go To' function, which lets you see page 13 for creating waypoints using map items). Select a waypoint from ... item (roads, rivers, cities, navaids, etc.), or a new map point (non-map item). Going to a Destination Using the NAV key, the GPSMAP 172/172C provides three ways to navigate to highlight 'Go To Point' and press ENTER. 3. Once you are actively navigating, you select a destination point, then quickly...
...To' from the map display. Press the NAV key. 2. from the 'By Name' or 'Nearest' list, then press ENTER. To display the Waypoint Review page for selecting a destination is the 'Go To' function, which lets you see page 13 for creating waypoints using map items). Select a waypoint from ... item (roads, rivers, cities, navaids, etc.), or a new map point (non-map item). Going to a Destination Using the NAV key, the GPSMAP 172/172C provides three ways to navigate to highlight 'Go To Point' and press ENTER. 3. Once you are actively navigating, you select a destination point, then quickly...
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... log at least two track log points stored in memory and divides it into segments called 'legs'. To view the track on the map, highlight 'Review on Map and Highway' and press ENTER. Up to 50 temporary 'turns' (BEGIN, TURN 1, TURN 2, TURN 3,...., TURN X, END) are created to mark the most ... field and press ENTER, choose a Color and press ENTER again. Press QUIT to select 'Save' and press ENTER. 3. Once a TracBack has been activated, the GPSMAP 172/172C takes the track log currently stored in memory to the end of the saved track, highlight the name field and press ENTER, make your exact...
... log at least two track log points stored in memory and divides it into segments called 'legs'. To view the track on the map, highlight 'Review on Map and Highway' and press ENTER. Up to 50 temporary 'turns' (BEGIN, TURN 1, TURN 2, TURN 3,...., TURN X, END) are created to mark the most ... field and press ENTER, choose a Color and press ENTER again. Press QUIT to select 'Save' and press ENTER. 3. Once a TracBack has been activated, the GPSMAP 172/172C takes the track log currently stored in memory to the end of the saved track, highlight the name field and press ENTER, make your exact...
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...route. To add an existing waypoint or map item to the route, use the map cursor to 'Edit as Text' from the Route Review page, allowing you create, review, or modify the route. When finished press QUIT twice to return to highlight the 'Route' tab. 2. Routes The last way to...you create and store up to 50 reversible routes (numbered 1-50), with up to the arrow cursor from a map item, see pages 34). The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C system lets you have finished defining all route waypoints. 6. To create a route graphically from your location, and coordinates of available and used points. ...
...route. To add an existing waypoint or map item to the route, use the map cursor to 'Edit as Text' from the Route Review page, allowing you create, review, or modify the route. When finished press QUIT twice to return to highlight the 'Route' tab. 2. Routes The last way to...you create and store up to 50 reversible routes (numbered 1-50), with up to the arrow cursor from a map item, see pages 34). The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C system lets you have finished defining all route waypoints. 6. To create a route graphically from your location, and coordinates of available and used points. ...
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... the map, then press QUIT to return to the route. 7. With 'OK' highlighted, press ENTER to add the point to the Waypoint/ Point Review page. A route may also choose from other points, such as Cities, Tide Stations, etc. from this list.) Select a waypoint from the Route...for waypoints by name.) 6. Following a Route Once a route has been created, it was originally created, or inverted and followed from the Route List or Route Review page and press NAV, the window automatically displays, 'Follow '.) Use the ARROW KEYPAD to the Route List page. To activate and follow a route: 1. ...
... the map, then press QUIT to return to the route. 7. With 'OK' highlighted, press ENTER to add the point to the Waypoint/ Point Review page. A route may also choose from other points, such as Cities, Tide Stations, etc. from this list.) Select a waypoint from the Route...for waypoints by name.) 6. Following a Route Once a route has been created, it was originally created, or inverted and followed from the Route List or Route Review page and press NAV, the window automatically displays, 'Follow '.) Use the ARROW KEYPAD to the Route List page. To activate and follow a route: 1. ...
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...the waypoint properties on the Route Point List, the next point in the route. Highlight the desired point and press ENTER. 2. The Route Review page also allows you may edit any listed route. By default the name includes the first and last waypoints in the route is a ...of the route you to edit a selected route. To review individual route points: 1. Reference Route Review Page Route Name Data Fields Route Points Data Totals Route Review Page Once you have created a route, the Route Review page allows you wish to review and press ENTER. Press MENU twice and highlight the '...
...the waypoint properties on the Route Point List, the next point in the route. Highlight the desired point and press ENTER. 2. The Route Review page also allows you may edit any listed route. By default the name includes the first and last waypoints in the route is a ...of the route you to edit a selected route. To review individual route points: 1. Reference Route Review Page Route Name Data Fields Route Points Data Totals Route Review Page Once you have created a route, the Route Review page allows you wish to review and press ENTER. Press MENU twice and highlight the '...
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... Reference Editing Routes Highlight a route point and press ENTER to the end of editing choices appears, with the next route point highlighted. From the Route Review page, press MENU, highlight 'Edit on a map page. Highlight the point and press ENTER. To remove a route waypoint: 1. With the map... cursor, select the first route waypoint (to add waypoints to the beginning of the route: 1. review and modify the route displayed for each point (waypoint or map item) on Map' and press ENTER. To edit a route point: 1. Highlight 'Next...
... Reference Editing Routes Highlight a route point and press ENTER to the end of editing choices appears, with the next route point highlighted. From the Route Review page, press MENU, highlight 'Edit on a map page. Highlight the point and press ENTER. To remove a route waypoint: 1. With the map... cursor, select the first route waypoint (to add waypoints to the beginning of the route: 1. review and modify the route displayed for each point (waypoint or map item) on Map' and press ENTER. To edit a route point: 1. Highlight 'Next...
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...and press ENTER. 3. This option is selected) and press ENTER. 2. To insert a new point between two existing route waypoints: 1. From either the Route Review or Active Route pages, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the point you want and press ENTER twice. (See page 37 for searching for waypoints...may also choose from a route. Reference Editing Routes Highlight the route leg on the map (shown) to create a new route point. 48 The GPSMAP 172/172C's route edit mode also allows you want to insert the new waypoint (the route line highlights and changes to a dotted line when the leg ...
...and press ENTER. 3. This option is selected) and press ENTER. 2. To insert a new point between two existing route waypoints: 1. From either the Route Review or Active Route pages, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the point you want and press ENTER twice. (See page 37 for searching for waypoints...may also choose from a route. Reference Editing Routes Highlight the route leg on the map (shown) to create a new route point. 48 The GPSMAP 172/172C's route edit mode also allows you want to insert the new waypoint (the route line highlights and changes to a dotted line when the leg ...
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... (gallons, liters, etc.). F NOTE: Fuel flow rates on the ARROW KEYPAD to the Route Review Page. Trip Planning Data Fields 49 • T rip Planning - To enter planning information (from the Route Review Page only), press MENU and select 'Trip Planning' from the Route List and press ENTER to...) and Time To (point). You should enter fuel flow rates based upon available information for each route waypoint and its distance. The Route Review and Active Route pages also display trip-planning information for your unit are measured in "units per hour". One of measure (statute, nautical ...
... (gallons, liters, etc.). F NOTE: Fuel flow rates on the ARROW KEYPAD to the Route Review Page. Trip Planning Data Fields 49 • T rip Planning - To enter planning information (from the Route Review Page only), press MENU and select 'Trip Planning' from the Route List and press ENTER to...) and Time To (point). You should enter fuel flow rates based upon available information for each route waypoint and its distance. The Route Review and Active Route pages also display trip-planning information for your unit are measured in "units per hour". One of measure (statute, nautical ...
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...Whenever you navigate a route, the point list automatically updates to indicate the next 'active' point first. As you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 172/172C, the Active Route page shows each point from your current position as the active leg (the active leg defines the current 'from' and 'to...' waypoints). see page 48 for instructions. • Invert - To re-evaluate an active route: 1. The Active Route and Route Review pages share many of...
...Whenever you navigate a route, the point list automatically updates to indicate the next 'active' point first. As you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 172/172C, the Active Route page shows each point from your current position as the active leg (the active leg defines the current 'from' and 'to...' waypoints). see page 48 for instructions. • Invert - To re-evaluate an active route: 1. The Active Route and Route Review pages share many of...
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Reference Main Menu: Track Tab Reviewing a saved track (172 C shown) The track name automatically appears when highlighted on a Track Map page. • Delete...or highlight 'Next' and press ENTER. On the 'Saved' tab, the following options are available by highlighting a track and pressing MENU: • Review On Map - The Saved Track window appears. 2. The 'Follow ' automatically appears highlighted. deletes highlighted saved track log from the 'Saved' tab list.... Saved Submenu Tab- The active log stores up to use for a TracBack and press NAV. 2. To review and edit a track: 1.
Reference Main Menu: Track Tab Reviewing a saved track (172 C shown) The track name automatically appears when highlighted on a Track Map page. • Delete...or highlight 'Next' and press ENTER. On the 'Saved' tab, the following options are available by highlighting a track and pressing MENU: • Review On Map - The Saved Track window appears. 2. The 'Follow ' automatically appears highlighted. deletes highlighted saved track log from the 'Saved' tab list.... Saved Submenu Tab- The active log stores up to use for a TracBack and press NAV. 2. To review and edit a track: 1.