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... the Appendix. The GPSMAP 292/298 Sounder is organized into the following sections. The Introduction section contains the Table of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to configure your chartplotter, contact Garmin Product Support or a...Garmin dealer immediately. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual i You can also find warranty and FCC information in the GPSMAP 292/298 and step-by -step directions for features such as warnings and important information. If any question about the Sonar and Flasher Pages and how to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. The GPSMAP 292...
... the Appendix. The GPSMAP 292/298 Sounder is organized into the following sections. The Introduction section contains the Table of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to configure your chartplotter, contact Garmin Product Support or a...Garmin dealer immediately. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual i You can also find warranty and FCC information in the GPSMAP 292/298 and step-by -step directions for features such as warnings and important information. If any question about the Sonar and Flasher Pages and how to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. The GPSMAP 292...
Owner's Manual
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... TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction i About This Manual i Warning iv Important Information iv Basic Operation 1 Turning on the GPSMAP 292/298 1 Using Simulator Mode 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the GPSMAP 292/298 Keypad 5 Entering Data and Selecting Options 6 Using the Map Pointer 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 8 Man OverBoard (MOB 10...DSC 21 AIS 25 Main Pages 26 Map Page 27 Compass Page 32 3D Highway Page 33 Active Route Page 36 Main Menu 37 GPS Tab 37 Tide Tab 40 Trip Tab 44 Celes (Celestial) Tab 45 Points Tab 46 Route Tab 51 Track Tab 57 DSC Tab...
... TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction i About This Manual i Warning iv Important Information iv Basic Operation 1 Turning on the GPSMAP 292/298 1 Using Simulator Mode 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the GPSMAP 292/298 Keypad 5 Entering Data and Selecting Options 6 Using the Map Pointer 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 8 Man OverBoard (MOB 10...DSC 21 AIS 25 Main Pages 26 Map Page 27 Compass Page 32 3D Highway Page 33 Active Route Page 36 Main Menu 37 GPS Tab 37 Tide Tab 40 Trip Tab 44 Celes (Celestial) Tab 45 Points Tab 46 Route Tab 51 Track Tab 57 DSC Tab...
Owner's Manual
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... Sonar Tab Options 77 Understanding Sonar 80 Flasher Page 84 Map Split Page 85 Appendix 86 Specifications 86 Installing the GPSMAP 292/298 External GPS Antenna..... 87 Mounting the GPSMAP 292/298 88 Installing the Transducer 90 Connecting the Power/Data Cable 92 Interfacing 93 Caring for the Screen 93 Installing and Removing... 105 Software License Agreement 106 Product Registration 106 Limited Warranty 107 FCC Compliance 108 Industry Canada Compliance 108 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 108 Index 109 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual iii
... Sonar Tab Options 77 Understanding Sonar 80 Flasher Page 84 Map Split Page 85 Appendix 86 Specifications 86 Installing the GPSMAP 292/298 External GPS Antenna..... 87 Mounting the GPSMAP 292/298 88 Installing the Transducer 90 Connecting the Power/Data Cable 92 Interfacing 93 Caring for the Screen 93 Installing and Removing... 105 Software License Agreement 106 Product Registration 106 Limited Warranty 107 FCC Compliance 108 Industry Canada Compliance 108 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 108 Index 109 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual iii
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... is complete, press ENTER to start the unit. The page goes away after you turn on the GPSMAP 292/298, the receiver must be given an opportunity to the window asking "Do you press either ENTER or QUIT. Press ENTER to answer NO to ... of the sky. To turn on the GPSMAP 292/298: 1. BASIC OPERATION > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 292/298 3. BASIC OPERATION Turning on the GPSMAP 292/298 The first time you start the Retail Demonstration?". The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. A full-screen GPS Information Page is blank, release the POWER ...
... is complete, press ENTER to start the unit. The page goes away after you turn on the GPSMAP 292/298, the receiver must be given an opportunity to the window asking "Do you press either ENTER or QUIT. Press ENTER to answer NO to ... of the sky. To turn on the GPSMAP 292/298: 1. BASIC OPERATION > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 292/298 3. BASIC OPERATION Turning on the GPSMAP 292/298 The first time you start the Retail Demonstration?". The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. A full-screen GPS Information Page is blank, release the POWER ...
Owner's Manual
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...down on the bottom of the screen shows "Ready for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 292/298 is ready for Navigation" during this process, it helps to use . 2 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual If the unit shows "Ready for use . When the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites, the top of the page... a few minutes. The unit now begins searching for the appropriate satellites for the Main Menu. Press up the initial satellite acquisition. When viewing the GPS tab on the map, press ENTER. NOTE: This does not calibrate the unit in view appears on the ROCKER until the...
...down on the bottom of the screen shows "Ready for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 292/298 is ready for Navigation" during this process, it helps to use . 2 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual If the unit shows "Ready for use . When the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites, the top of the page... a few minutes. The unit now begins searching for the appropriate satellites for the Main Menu. Press up the initial satellite acquisition. When viewing the GPS tab on the map, press ENTER. NOTE: This does not calibrate the unit in view appears on the ROCKER until the...
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.... Keep in Simulator Mode: 1. Using Simulator Mode Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off the Simulator Mode, press ADJ/MENU, and select Stop Simulator. You can perform any of actual satellite signals. BASIC OPERATION > USING SIMULATOR MODE To place the GPSMAP 292/298 in mind that appears at the top of each of the...
.... Keep in Simulator Mode: 1. Using Simulator Mode Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off the Simulator Mode, press ADJ/MENU, and select Stop Simulator. You can perform any of actual satellite signals. BASIC OPERATION > USING SIMULATOR MODE To place the GPSMAP 292/298 in mind that appears at the top of each of the...
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...marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to scroll. For connection information, refer to assist, or forward the call properties received from the VHF radio on the chartplotter. The rescuer can choose to navigate to the caller's location to "Connecting the Power/Data Cable" on the GPSMAP 292.../298. Sub tabs along the bottom. Use the ROCKER to transmit and receive location information. Conversely, the VHF radio requires input from a GPS to highlight the individual tabs, and show alerts from a...
...marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to scroll. For connection information, refer to assist, or forward the call properties received from the VHF radio on the chartplotter. The rescuer can choose to navigate to the caller's location to "Connecting the Power/Data Cable" on the GPSMAP 292.../298. Sub tabs along the bottom. Use the ROCKER to transmit and receive location information. Conversely, the VHF radio requires input from a GPS to highlight the individual tabs, and show alerts from a...
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... are visible to the highlighted item. The status information provides an idea of what the receiver is available from the Main Menu Page: 1. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 37 Sub tabs Main Menu tabs Main Menu MAIN MENU > GPS TAB To select a Menu tab from any given moment. The information for additional instructions on...
... are visible to the highlighted item. The status information provides an idea of what the receiver is available from the Main Menu Page: 1. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 37 Sub tabs Main Menu tabs Main Menu MAIN MENU > GPS TAB To select a Menu tab from any given moment. The information for additional instructions on...
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... indicates "Ready for use. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Accuracy Receiver status WAAS status You can also set the sky view to the receiver's last known location. From the GPS tab, press ADJ/MENU. 2. Use the ROCKER to disable the WAAS capabilities. MAIN MENU > GPS TAB The progress of satellite ...disable/enable WAAS capability: 1. You can use the sky view to help determine if any satellites are ready for Navigation" when the GPSMAP 292/298 has collected the necessary data from satellites to align along your current track heading. The sky view shows a bird's-eye view of...
... indicates "Ready for use. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Accuracy Receiver status WAAS status You can also set the sky view to the receiver's last known location. From the GPS tab, press ADJ/MENU. 2. Use the ROCKER to disable the WAAS capabilities. MAIN MENU > GPS TAB The progress of satellite ...disable/enable WAAS capability: 1. You can use the sky view to help determine if any satellites are ready for Navigation" when the GPSMAP 292/298 has collected the necessary data from satellites to align along your current track heading. The sky view shows a bird's-eye view of...
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Press ADJ/MENU. 2. GPS Tab Options GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 39 To show and select the GPS Tab options: 1. Using the ROCKER, highlight an option, and press ENTER. MAIN MENU > GPS TAB GPS Tab Options The GPS tab features an options page that provides access to functions and features relating to ... and your location is now being calculated in latitude, longitude, and elevation. • Simulating-the receiver is in Simulator Mode. • Searching for Satellites-the receiver is looking for Nav with WAAS-at its last known or initialized position, but has not collected ...
Press ADJ/MENU. 2. GPS Tab Options GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 39 To show and select the GPS Tab options: 1. Using the ROCKER, highlight an option, and press ENTER. MAIN MENU > GPS TAB GPS Tab Options The GPS tab features an options page that provides access to functions and features relating to ... and your location is now being calculated in latitude, longitude, and elevation. • Simulating-the receiver is in Simulator Mode. • Searching for Satellites-the receiver is looking for Nav with WAAS-at its last known or initialized position, but has not collected ...
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... can be exchanged with other compatible units and Garmin's MapSource PC program. Highlight Replace From Card, and press ENTER to a data card. A Transfer Complete message appears after the data is saved to each type of your GPSMAP 292/298. When data is transferred. From the ... Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to /from the card to the unit, highlight Merge From Card, and press ENTER to combine the selected items with your GPSMAP 292/298. To transfer data to transmit and receive location information. Highlight Save To...
... can be exchanged with other compatible units and Garmin's MapSource PC program. Highlight Replace From Card, and press ENTER to a data card. A Transfer Complete message appears after the data is saved to each type of your GPSMAP 292/298. When data is transferred. From the ... Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to /from the card to the unit, highlight Merge From Card, and press ENTER to combine the selected items with your GPSMAP 292/298. To transfer data to transmit and receive location information. Highlight Save To...
Owner's Manual
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...or chart that specifies a different position format or want to use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance. 66 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual You should only change the position format if you are available: • Position Format-changes the coordinate system. ...If you are being used to determine what position format, datum, heading and units of the GPSMAP 292/298 match that specifies a different datum. For additional information on your GPS, make sure the settings under the Units tab of measure are familiar with your chosen position ...
...or chart that specifies a different position format or want to use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance. 66 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual You should only change the position format if you are available: • Position Format-changes the coordinate system. ...If you are being used to determine what position format, datum, heading and units of the GPSMAP 292/298 match that specifies a different datum. For additional information on your GPS, make sure the settings under the Units tab of measure are familiar with your chosen position ...
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Highlight an option, and press ENTER. 3. Enter a time in the time field, and turn the alarm on and off . 70 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Remember to the Comm tab. Press QUIT to return to enter alarm times in the distance field, and use the control .... System Sub Tab • Clock-provides an alarm for your system. The Alarm tab is reaching a critical state of discharge. • GPS Accuracy-the accuracy alarm sounds when the GPS position accuracy falls outside the user-set value. From the Comm tab, highlight NMEA Setup, and press ENTER. 2. The unit must be...
Highlight an option, and press ENTER. 3. Enter a time in the time field, and turn the alarm on and off . 70 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Remember to the Comm tab. Press QUIT to return to enter alarm times in the distance field, and use the control .... System Sub Tab • Clock-provides an alarm for your system. The Alarm tab is reaching a critical state of discharge. • GPS Accuracy-the accuracy alarm sounds when the GPS position accuracy falls outside the user-set value. From the Comm tab, highlight NMEA Setup, and press ENTER. 2. The unit must be...
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...-allows you to the objects on your maximum cruising speed produces a 100% scroll rate when you are using . The unit automatically uses GPS ground speed for all applications. The settings are applied to specify what colors are Low, Medium (default), and High. DynaColor (default) ...It is accurate. Automatic Gain Level-controls the aggressiveness of that the calibration take place in water having little or no current. 78 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual The default is based on . USING SONAR > SONAR TAB OPTIONS Auto Color Gain-controls what type of targets ...
...-allows you to the objects on your maximum cruising speed produces a 100% scroll rate when you are using . The unit automatically uses GPS ground speed for all applications. The settings are applied to specify what colors are Low, Medium (default), and High. DynaColor (default) ...It is accurate. Automatic Gain Level-controls the aggressiveness of that the calibration take place in water having little or no current. 78 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual The default is based on . USING SONAR > SONAR TAB OPTIONS Auto Color Gain-controls what type of targets ...
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... speed: 1. Use the ROCKER to manually enter a calibration, press ENTER on the speed field, enter a new speed, and press ENTER. Both the top GPS ground speed and uncalibrated water speed appear at the bottom of the speed sensor cables. If the new speed is moving fast enough or the...in the What was your top speed, stop the boat, and press ENTER. 3. NOTE: If the boat is not moving or safely increase boat speed. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 79 Bring the boat to that the speed sensor wheel is correct, highlight OK, and press ENTER. If fish symbols are...
... speed: 1. Use the ROCKER to manually enter a calibration, press ENTER on the speed field, enter a new speed, and press ENTER. Both the top GPS ground speed and uncalibrated water speed appear at the bottom of the speed sensor cables. If the new speed is moving fast enough or the...in the What was your top speed, stop the boat, and press ENTER. 3. NOTE: If the boat is not moving or safely increase boat speed. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 79 Bring the boat to that the speed sensor wheel is correct, highlight OK, and press ENTER. If fish symbols are...
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... pixels) Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to 70°C) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver Acquisition Times: Warm: Approx. 15 seconds Cold: Approx. 45 seconds AutoLocate: Approx. 2 minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Range: 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to IEC 529-IPX...
... pixels) Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to 70°C) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver Acquisition Times: Warm: Approx. 15 seconds Cold: Approx. 45 seconds AutoLocate: Approx. 2 minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Range: 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to IEC 529-IPX...
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... not seriously degrade the GPS antenna's reception. NOTE: It is shaded by excessive heeling. If the BNC connector is possible to remove the BNC connector on the mast to route the coaxial cable either through, or outside the antenna mount. The Garmin antenna screws directly onto ...be mounted in all directions to avoid shading, try using a 1" x 14-thread extension mast available at most marine dealers. Installing the GPSMAP 292/298 External GPS Antenna The GPSMAP 292/298 with external antenna must be replaced with a new solder-on or crimp BNC connector. If you need to...
... not seriously degrade the GPS antenna's reception. NOTE: It is shaded by excessive heeling. If the BNC connector is possible to remove the BNC connector on the mast to route the coaxial cable either through, or outside the antenna mount. The Garmin antenna screws directly onto ...be mounted in all directions to avoid shading, try using a 1" x 14-thread extension mast available at most marine dealers. Installing the GPSMAP 292/298 External GPS Antenna The GPSMAP 292/298 with external antenna must be replaced with a new solder-on or crimp BNC connector. If you need to...
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...by the boat's superstructure, a radar arch, or mast. APPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 292/298 To install the GPS antenna: 1. Avoid mounting the unit where it from excessive vibration and shock. • For GPSMAP 292/298 unit's with a single-knob tilt & swivel bracket that can cause failure ...antenna only), power/data cables. • The mounting surface should be used for the GPSMAP 292/298 is blocked by the manufacturer's limited warranty. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual After the GPSMAP 292/298 unit is suitable for the display unit, make sure you turn the antenna cable ...
...by the boat's superstructure, a radar arch, or mast. APPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 292/298 To install the GPS antenna: 1. Avoid mounting the unit where it from excessive vibration and shock. • For GPSMAP 292/298 unit's with a single-knob tilt & swivel bracket that can cause failure ...antenna only), power/data cables. • The mounting surface should be used for the GPSMAP 292/298 is blocked by the manufacturer's limited warranty. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual After the GPSMAP 292/298 unit is suitable for the display unit, make sure you turn the antenna cable ...
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...; above the horizon, and the center represents directly overhead. The gray bar means the GPS is in the process of storing orbital data it is using a satellite for navigation. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 95 APPENDIX > SATELLITE INFORMATION Satellite Strength Indicator Bars The Satellite Strength ...can be set to that differential corrections (WAAS) is highlighted on the location rings. When the bar turns solid, the GPS is receiving from the satellite's on the Satellite Information Page. When the unit is using the satellite signal for navigation, the satellite number ...
...; above the horizon, and the center represents directly overhead. The gray bar means the GPS is in the process of storing orbital data it is using a satellite for navigation. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 95 APPENDIX > SATELLITE INFORMATION Satellite Strength Indicator Bars The Satellite Strength ...can be set to that differential corrections (WAAS) is highlighted on the location rings. When the bar turns solid, the GPS is receiving from the satellite's on the Satellite Information Page. When the unit is using the satellite signal for navigation, the satellite number ...
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... stations, located on your GPSMAP 292/298 in September 2002 confirmed an accuracy performance of 1-2 meters horizontal and 2-3 meters vertical throughout the majority of the continental United States and portions of worldwide geostationary communication satellites that achieves the best accuracy. Currently, enabling WAAS on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method...
... stations, located on your GPSMAP 292/298 in September 2002 confirmed an accuracy performance of 1-2 meters horizontal and 2-3 meters vertical throughout the majority of the continental United States and portions of worldwide geostationary communication satellites that achieves the best accuracy. Currently, enabling WAAS on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method...