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.... INTRODUCTION Thank you for more information. Take a moment now to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. If you have any pieces are missing, contact your unit. See the CANet accessory installation instructions for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 292/298. This manual is CANet compatible. The Introduction section contains the Table of the box...
.... INTRODUCTION Thank you for more information. Take a moment now to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. If you have any pieces are missing, contact your unit. See the CANet accessory installation instructions for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 292/298. This manual is CANet compatible. The Introduction section contains the Table of the box...
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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A full-screen GPS Information Page is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate Mode. To turn on the GPSMAP 292/298, the receiver must be given an opportunity to the instructions in a location with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky. The title page, and then the Warning... is complete, press ENTER to start the unit. Before you turn off the GPSMAP 292/298: 1. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. When the self-test is blank, release the POWER key. To turn on the GPSMAP 292/298 unit, make sure the unit and antenna are only asked this the...
A full-screen GPS Information Page is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate Mode. To turn on the GPSMAP 292/298, the receiver must be given an opportunity to the instructions in a location with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky. The title page, and then the Warning... is complete, press ENTER to start the unit. Before you turn off the GPSMAP 292/298: 1. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. When the self-test is blank, release the POWER key. To turn on the GPSMAP 292/298 unit, make sure the unit and antenna are only asked this the...
Owner's Manual
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...to select your region and should acquire a fix within 200 miles. When viewing the GPS tab on the Main Menu, a signal strength bar for each bar. • No signal strength bars-the receiver is looking for Navigation" during this process, it helps to speed up or down on... press ENTER. When the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites, the top of the page, with the map pointer. 3. The unit now begins searching for the appropriate satellites for use . Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to use . 2 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION...
...to select your region and should acquire a fix within 200 miles. When viewing the GPS tab on the Main Menu, a signal strength bar for each bar. • No signal strength bars-the receiver is looking for Navigation" during this process, it helps to speed up or down on... press ENTER. When the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites, the top of the page, with the map pointer. 3. The unit now begins searching for the appropriate satellites for use . Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to use . 2 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION...
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..., and press ENTER. 3. Using Simulator Mode Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off the Simulator Mode, press ADJ/MENU, and select Stop Simulator. Press QUIT to confirm the Running Simulator message that the GPSMAP 292/298 does not track satellites in Simulator Mode: 1. When the unit...in the following pages in Simulator Mode. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 3 All the waypoint and route planning completed in memory for use . Press and hold ADJ/MENU to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is retained in Simulator Mode is ...
..., and press ENTER. 3. Using Simulator Mode Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off the Simulator Mode, press ADJ/MENU, and select Stop Simulator. Press QUIT to confirm the Running Simulator message that the GPSMAP 292/298 does not track satellites in Simulator Mode: 1. When the unit...in the following pages in Simulator Mode. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 3 All the waypoint and route planning completed in memory for use . Press and hold ADJ/MENU to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is retained in Simulator Mode is ...
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...on the GPSMAP 292/298. The GPSMAP 292/298 requires input from a GPS to the Coast Guard or other rescue operation specialist. For connection information, refer to "Connecting the Power/Data Cable" on to transmit position coordinates for voice communication. When any nearby rescuer receives the DSC ...available. To scroll the text, highlight the field, and press ENTER. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to show position, and sound/show the information. Conversely, the VHF radio requires input from a DSC ...
...on the GPSMAP 292/298. The GPSMAP 292/298 requires input from a GPS to the Coast Guard or other rescue operation specialist. For connection information, refer to "Connecting the Power/Data Cable" on to transmit position coordinates for voice communication. When any nearby rescuer receives the DSC ...available. To scroll the text, highlight the field, and press ENTER. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to show position, and sound/show the information. Conversely, the VHF radio requires input from a DSC ...
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.... Press QUIT to various waypoint, system, navigation, interface management, and setup menus. As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for each satellite, with the satellite number below. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 37 Either press ADJ/MENU for additional instructions on the ROCKER to the right...items. 2. The information for each satellite in the system, and is shown on the ROCKER to get back to the highlighted item. GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of the sub tab items, press right on the ROCKER, then press up or down to select any...
.... Press QUIT to various waypoint, system, navigation, interface management, and setup menus. As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for each satellite, with the satellite number below. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 37 Either press ADJ/MENU for additional instructions on the ROCKER to the right...items. 2. The information for each satellite in the system, and is shown on the ROCKER to get back to the highlighted item. GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of the sub tab items, press right on the ROCKER, then press up or down to select any...
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... 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 the receiver's last known location. To disable/enable WAAS capability: 1. MAIN MENU > GPS TAB The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • No signal strength...
... 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 the receiver's last known location. To disable/enable WAAS capability: 1. MAIN MENU > GPS TAB The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • No signal strength...
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... Satellites-the receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized position, but has not collected enough data to the GPS Info Page. To show and select the GPS Tab options: 1. Press ADJ/MENU. 2. MAIN MENU > GPS TAB GPS Tab Options The GPS tab features ...a WAAS/EGNOS satellite have been acquired and your location is now being calculated in latitude, longitude, and elevation. • Simulating-the receiver is in Simulator Mode. Using the ROCKER, highlight an option, and press ENTER. GPS Tab Options GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 39
... Satellites-the receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized position, but has not collected enough data to the GPS Info Page. To show and select the GPS Tab options: 1. Press ADJ/MENU. 2. MAIN MENU > GPS TAB GPS Tab Options The GPS tab features ...a WAAS/EGNOS satellite have been acquired and your location is now being calculated in latitude, longitude, and elevation. • Simulating-the receiver is in Simulator Mode. Using the ROCKER, highlight an option, and press ENTER. GPS Tab Options GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 39
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...Garmin's MapSource PC program. From the Card tab, select the check box next to each type of your GPSMAP 292/298. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 59 Highlight Replace From Card, and press ENTER to transfer. 2. DSC Tab Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS)... with your GPSMAP 292/298. To transfer data to/from the card to the unit, highlight Merge From Card, and press ENTER to transmit and receive location information. MAIN MENU > DSC AND CARD TAB Card Tab The Card tab contains options for more information on your GPSMAP 292/298. ...
...Garmin's MapSource PC program. From the Card tab, select the check box next to each type of your GPSMAP 292/298. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 59 Highlight Replace From Card, and press ENTER to transfer. 2. DSC Tab Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS)... with your GPSMAP 292/298. To transfer data to/from the card to the unit, highlight Merge From Card, and press ENTER to transmit and receive location information. MAIN MENU > DSC AND CARD TAB Card Tab The Card tab contains options for more information on your GPSMAP 292/298. ...
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... affects how navigation information appears on your GPS, make sure the settings under the Units tab of the map or chart. If you are being used to determine a given location. The following settings are using a map or chart that of the GPSMAP 292/298 match 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 WARNING: Selecting the wrong map datum can result in doubt...
... affects how navigation information appears on your GPS, make sure the settings under the Units tab of the map or chart. If you are being used to determine a given location. The following settings are using a map or chart that of the GPSMAP 292/298 match 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 WARNING: Selecting the wrong map datum can result in doubt...
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... must be on and off from the control field menu. 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. Enter a time in the distance field, and use the control field to... an option, and press ENTER. 3. Advanced NMEA Output Setup Page Alarm Tab The Alarm tab allows you to turn the alarm on and off . 70 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual MAIN MENU > ALARM TAB To adjust the NMEA output: 1.
... must be on and off from the control field menu. 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. Enter a time in the distance field, and use the control field to... an option, and press ENTER. 3. Advanced NMEA Output Setup Page Alarm Tab The Alarm tab allows you to turn the alarm on and off . 70 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual MAIN MENU > ALARM TAB To adjust the NMEA output: 1.
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... makes the bottom and the fish easier to specify what colors are Low, Medium (default), and High. The unit automatically uses GPS ground speed for all applications. Automatic Scroll Speed Limit-automatically adjusts the Scroll rate (see and requires fewer adjustments. Transducer Type-allows you...> SONAR TAB OPTIONS Auto Color Gain-controls what type of that the calibration take place in water having little or no current. 78 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual The lower the setting, the less clutter on . The settings are applied to ensure that speed. The default is ...
... makes the bottom and the fish easier to specify what colors are Low, Medium (default), and High. The unit automatically uses GPS ground speed for all applications. Automatic Scroll Speed Limit-automatically adjusts the Scroll rate (see and requires fewer adjustments. Transducer Type-allows you...> SONAR TAB OPTIONS Auto Color Gain-controls what type of that the calibration take place in water having little or no current. 78 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual The lower the setting, the less clutter on . The settings are applied to ensure that speed. The default is ...
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... set to the speed or other conditions. Actual fish returns can not always appear as symbols. To calibrate the water speed: 1. Both the top GPS ground speed and uncalibrated water speed appear at the bottom of the speed sensor cables. If the new speed is used instead. NOTE: If the... correct, highlight OK, and press ENTER. If you to manually enter a calibration, press ENTER on the speed field, enter a new speed, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 79 Bring the boat to that the speed sensor wheel is moving fast enough or the speed sensor is not moving or...
... set to the speed or other conditions. Actual fish returns can not always appear as symbols. To calibrate the water speed: 1. Both the top GPS ground speed and uncalibrated water speed appear at the bottom of the speed sensor cables. If the new speed is used instead. NOTE: If the... correct, highlight OK, and press ENTER. If you to manually enter a calibration, press ENTER on the speed field, enter a new speed, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 79 Bring the boat to that the speed sensor wheel is moving fast enough or the speed sensor is not moving or...
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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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... sky. APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE GPSMAP 292/298 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA Suggested locations for mounting the external antenna. The Garmin antenna screws directly onto any standard 1" x 14thread antenna mount. To complete the external antenna installation, you need the appropriate fasteners and a 1" x 14-thread marine antenna mount available at most marine dealers. The GPSMAP 292/298 with harsh solvents. Avoid...
... sky. APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE GPSMAP 292/298 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA Suggested locations for mounting the external antenna. The Garmin antenna screws directly onto any standard 1" x 14thread antenna mount. To complete the external antenna installation, you need the appropriate fasteners and a 1" x 14-thread marine antenna mount available at most marine dealers. The GPSMAP 292/298 with harsh solvents. Avoid...
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...> MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 292/298 To install the GPS antenna: 1. Make sure that you consider the following conditions: • There should be at the nav station. Use the appropriate tie-wraps, fasteners, and sealant to the mounting location of the unit. After the GPSMAP 292/298 unit is ... When choosing a location for surface or overhead mounting. 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 provides a clear, unobstructed view of failure and related consequences are NOT covered...
...> MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 292/298 To install the GPS antenna: 1. Make sure that you consider the following conditions: • There should be at the nav station. Use the appropriate tie-wraps, fasteners, and sealant to the mounting location of the unit. After the GPSMAP 292/298 unit is ... When choosing a location for surface or overhead mounting. 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 provides a clear, unobstructed view of failure and related consequences are NOT covered...
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... GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 95 The outer ring represents the horizon, the inner ring represents 45° above the bar means that differential corrections (WAAS) is highlighted on -board atomic clock. The bars are either shaded or filled. Date, Time, and Current Location The GPS gets... the unit is using the satellite signal for navigation, the satellite number is being applied to show the strength of the signal being received, and the status of each available satellite shows over two location rings on the Satellite Information Page. Satellite Information Center dot - 90...
... GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 95 The outer ring represents the horizon, the inner ring represents 45° above the bar means that differential corrections (WAAS) is highlighted on -board atomic clock. The bars are either shaded or filled. Date, Time, and Current Location The GPS gets... the unit is using the satellite signal for navigation, the satellite number is being applied to show the strength of the signal being received, and the status of each available satellite shows over two location rings on the Satellite Information Page. Satellite Information Center dot - 90...
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... may not improve accuracy, even when receiving signals from the reference stations and create a GPS data correction message. All SBAS systems use the same receiver frequency; For this reason, when you enable WAAS on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that broadcast integrity...Performance Standard) for users in the world. The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is WAAS/EGNOS? According to http://gps.faa.gov. 96 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual WAAS is just one service provider that provided by ground reference stations. Currently, enabling WAAS on ...
... may not improve accuracy, even when receiving signals from the reference stations and create a GPS data correction message. All SBAS systems use the same receiver frequency; For this reason, when you enable WAAS on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that broadcast integrity...Performance Standard) for users in the world. The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is WAAS/EGNOS? According to http://gps.faa.gov. 96 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual WAAS is just one service provider that provided by ground reference stations. Currently, enabling WAAS on ...