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...GPSMAP 292/298 and step-by -step directions for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 292/298. Before you with the GPSMAP 292/298, review the installation instructions listed in detail. The Introduction section contains the Table of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver...Menu section provides detailed explanations about each page in the Appendix. This manual is CANet compatible. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual i The GPSMAP 292/298 utilizes the proven performance of Contents as well as using the Find Menu, navigating a route,...
...GPSMAP 292/298 and step-by -step directions for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 292/298. Before you with the GPSMAP 292/298, review the installation instructions listed in detail. The Introduction section contains the Table of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver...Menu section provides detailed explanations about each page in the Appendix. This manual is CANet compatible. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual i The GPSMAP 292/298 utilizes the proven performance of Contents as well as using the Find Menu, navigating a route,...
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...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 Reviewing and Editing Waypoints 11... 12 Routes 17 Find 19 Additional Information 21 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 ...
...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 Reviewing and Editing Waypoints 11... 12 Routes 17 Find 19 Additional Information 21 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 ...
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Using Sonar 72 Sonar Page 72 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... 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
Using Sonar 72 Sonar Page 72 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... 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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..., and its components contain chemicals known to the State of Garmin is available to us at a reasonable cost. iv GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to cause cancer, birth defects, or...IMPORTANT INFORMATION Warning Failure to all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of California to navigate safely.
..., and its components contain chemicals known to the State of Garmin is available to us at a reasonable cost. iv GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to cause cancer, birth defects, or...IMPORTANT INFORMATION Warning Failure to all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of California to navigate safely.
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... unit in view appears on the bottom of the screen shows "Ready for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 292/298 is ready to speed up or down on the map, press ENTER. When the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites, the top of the page, with the... shows "Ready for use . BASIC OPERATION > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 292/298 To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 292/298: 1. 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 the satellites indicated. • Hollow signal strength bars...
... unit in view appears on the bottom of the screen shows "Ready for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 292/298 is ready to speed up or down on the map, press ENTER. When the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites, the top of the page, with the... shows "Ready for use . BASIC OPERATION > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 292/298 To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 292/298: 1. 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 the satellites indicated. • Hollow signal strength bars...
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..., and select User Track. 5. Highlight the Track field, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to the Simulator field on the General sub tab. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Highlight the Speed field, and then press ENTER. Press up or down on the ROCKER. To adjust the backlighting: 1. The adjustment... with the POWER key, and can adjust this level by pressing up on the ROCKER to change the simulated location. 7. Use the ROCKER to the Map Page. 4 To adjust the simulated speed and heading from the Compass or 3D Highway Pages: 1.
..., and select User Track. 5. Highlight the Track field, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to the Simulator field on the General sub tab. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Highlight the Speed field, and then press ENTER. Press up or down on the ROCKER. To adjust the backlighting: 1. The adjustment... with the POWER key, and can adjust this level by pressing up on the ROCKER to change the simulated location. 7. Use the ROCKER to the Map Page. 4 To adjust the simulated speed and heading from the Compass or 3D Highway Pages: 1.
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Using the GPSMAP 292/298 Keypad POWER Key • Press and hold for MOB waypoint. PAGE Key • Press to cycle ...on or off. • Press and release to the main page. BASIC OPERATION > USING THE GPSMAP 292/298 KEYPAD RANGE Down/RANGE Up Zoom Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in progress and return to adjust backlighting. ROCKER Key • Press up... main page. • Press and hold to mark your current location as user waypoints, cities, and services. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 5 ADJ/MENU Key • Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page.
Using the GPSMAP 292/298 Keypad POWER Key • Press and hold for MOB waypoint. PAGE Key • Press to cycle ...on or off. • Press and release to the main page. BASIC OPERATION > USING THE GPSMAP 292/298 KEYPAD RANGE Down/RANGE Up Zoom Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in progress and return to adjust backlighting. ROCKER Key • Press up... main page. • Press and hold to mark your current location as user waypoints, cities, and services. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 5 ADJ/MENU Key • Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page.
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... QUIT to explore areas around the use of the map pointer. Present location Map zoom range GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER To pan the map: 1. Pressing QUIT returns the map to select a map zoom range. 2. Depth Map pointer coordinates Distance Map pointer Present location The Map Page actively scrolls or pans enabling you move the...
... QUIT to explore areas around the use of the map pointer. Present location Map zoom range GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER To pan the map: 1. Pressing QUIT returns the map to select a map zoom range. 2. Depth Map pointer coordinates Distance Map pointer Present location The Map Page actively scrolls or pans enabling you move the...
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... using the ROCKER. To mark your present location and create a new waypoint. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The Garmin GPSMAP 292/298 stores up to quickly capture your present position: 1. You can use this option to manually enter waypoint coordinates. A default four-digit name ... options to the left of the name, and press ENTER/MARK. To select a different symbol, highlight the symbol field to select a map location or map item from the Map Page using two basic methods: ENTER/MARK Key-marks your present location.
... using the ROCKER. To mark your present location and create a new waypoint. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The Garmin GPSMAP 292/298 stores up to quickly capture your present position: 1. You can use this option to manually enter waypoint coordinates. A default four-digit name ... options to the left of the name, and press ENTER/MARK. To select a different symbol, highlight the symbol field to select a map location or map item from the Map Page using two basic methods: ENTER/MARK Key-marks your present location.
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...MARK. 5. When selecting a location or map item, a description of the map. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS To create a new waypoint from a map location: 1. To accept the waypoint with the map pointer, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to step 4. 3. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 9 Do not hold... the button down, because doing so marks your changes, and press ENTER/MARK when finished. 6. Highlight OK, and press ENTER/MARK to capture the map pointer location. Press and release ENTER...
...MARK. 5. When selecting a location or map item, a description of the map. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS To create a new waypoint from a map location: 1. To accept the waypoint with the map pointer, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to step 4. 3. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 9 Do not hold... the button down, because doing so marks your changes, and press ENTER/MARK when finished. 6. Highlight OK, and press ENTER/MARK to capture the map pointer location. Press and release ENTER...
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... OPERATION > REVIEWING AND EDITING WAYPOINTS 3. Use the ROCKER to show the Waypoint Edit Page. Press ENTER to highlight the waypoint on the map or from the User or Proximity sub tabs. 2. From the Waypoint Edit Page, change the waypoint name: 1. OR Press and hold ...coordinates, depth, or water temp for any time using the Waypoint Edit Page. Select the waypoint on the Map Page. Highlight the waypoint name field, and press ENTER. 2. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 11 Symbol Name Coordinates Comment Depth Temp Waypoint list To access the Waypoint Edit Page: ...
... OPERATION > REVIEWING AND EDITING WAYPOINTS 3. Use the ROCKER to show the Waypoint Edit Page. Press ENTER to highlight the waypoint on the map or from the User or Proximity sub tabs. 2. From the Waypoint Edit Page, change the waypoint name: 1. OR Press and hold ...coordinates, depth, or water temp for any time using the Waypoint Edit Page. Select the waypoint on the Map Page. Highlight the waypoint name field, and press ENTER. 2. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 11 Symbol Name Coordinates Comment Depth Temp Waypoint list To access the Waypoint Edit Page: ...
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... edit or enter the data. Use the ROCKER to select a new symbol, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to point to zoom the map. Highlight the waypoint symbol field to the left of points or graphically from your current location to the next character, press right on... the ROCKER. 3. From the Waypoint Edit Page, highlight Move Wpt, and press ENTER. The map zoom range appears in addition to select a destination point and quickly set a direct course from the Map Page. 12 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual When you to a distance, bearing, and coordinate window. The Go To ...
... edit or enter the data. Use the ROCKER to select a new symbol, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to point to zoom the map. Highlight the waypoint symbol field to the left of points or graphically from your current location to the next character, press right on... the ROCKER. 3. From the Waypoint Edit Page, highlight Move Wpt, and press ENTER. The map zoom range appears in addition to select a destination point and quickly set a direct course from the Map Page. 12 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual When you to a distance, bearing, and coordinate window. The Go To ...
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...the point is not stored in the waypoint list. To select a waypoint from the Map Page: an existing waypoint, an on -screen map item. 2. To Go To an existing waypoint or map item from a point list: 1. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 13 Use the ROCKER to highlight either the By Name or Nearest... tab, select a waypoint, and press ENTER. To start navigating to the waypoint. If you are selecting a map item as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 292/298 automatically uses the name of three items from the waypoint lists, use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint or on -...
...the point is not stored in the waypoint list. To select a waypoint from the Map Page: an existing waypoint, an on -screen map item. 2. To Go To an existing waypoint or map item from a point list: 1. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 13 Use the ROCKER to highlight either the By Name or Nearest... tab, select a waypoint, and press ENTER. To start navigating to the waypoint. If you are selecting a map item as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 292/298 automatically uses the name of three items from the waypoint lists, use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint or on -...
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... 300 turns and activating an inverted route along the way. TracBack routes are created by reducing your current trip. 14 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to clear the existing track log before you back to the oldest stored track log point, so it is a ..., a TracBack route leads you start your track log into a route of up to the starting point using the track log automatically stored in the receiver's memory. This feature eliminates the need to store waypoints along those points. BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To Go To a new...
... 300 turns and activating an inverted route along the way. TracBack routes are created by reducing your current trip. 14 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to clear the existing track log before you back to the oldest stored track log point, so it is a ..., a TracBack route leads you start your track log into a route of up to the starting point using the track log automatically stored in the receiver's memory. This feature eliminates the need to store waypoints along those points. BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To Go To a new...
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... 3D Highway Pages, highlight the check box to the left of Show on the Map or 3D Highway Pages Total number of points Change color of track line GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 15 Press and hold ADJ/MENU to show the Main Menu. 2. When the track is saved, the Save Track window... appears. Make your changes and press ENTER. Default track name Total distance Check this box to show track on Map and Highway, and press...
... 3D Highway Pages, highlight the check box to the left of Show on the Map or 3D Highway Pages Total number of points Change color of track line GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 15 Press and hold ADJ/MENU to show the Main Menu. 2. When the track is saved, the Save Track window... appears. Make your changes and press ENTER. Default track name Total distance Check this box to show track on Map and Highway, and press...
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Press QUIT twice to start your location, and coordinates of the map pointer. Select New Route, and press ENTER. 4. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 17 Press ENTER, and highlight Create QUICK NAV Route. 3. As you have finished defining all route waypoints. 6. ... show the Main Menu. 2. BASIC OPERATION > ROUTES 4. The bottom of the screen shows the number of available points. To create a route graphically using the map window: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to show the route options page 3. Press NAV/MOB, and highlight Follow Route. 2. When finished, press QUIT...
Press QUIT twice to start your location, and coordinates of the map pointer. Select New Route, and press ENTER. 4. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 17 Press ENTER, and highlight Create QUICK NAV Route. 3. As you have finished defining all route waypoints. 6. ... show the Main Menu. 2. BASIC OPERATION > ROUTES 4. The bottom of the screen shows the number of available points. To create a route graphically using the map window: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to show the route options page 3. Press NAV/MOB, and highlight Follow Route. 2. When finished, press QUIT...
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..., and press ENTER. 4. Press ADJ/MENU, select Use List, and press ENTER. 5. To start a route with the NAV key: 1. Highlight the route you insert points. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Highlight Pick From Saved List, and press ENTER. 2. Select a category, press ENTER, and select the first point in your route is.... 6. To create a route using the ROCKER, highlight Follow Route, and press ENTER. Repeat steps 5 though 6 until your route. 7. BASIC OPERATION > ROUTES ADD appears below the map pointer as you want to add a route point from.
..., and press ENTER. 4. Press ADJ/MENU, select Use List, and press ENTER. 5. To start a route with the NAV key: 1. Highlight the route you insert points. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Highlight Pick From Saved List, and press ENTER. 2. Select a category, press ENTER, and select the first point in your route is.... 6. To create a route using the ROCKER, highlight Follow Route, and press ENTER. Repeat steps 5 though 6 until your route. 7. BASIC OPERATION > ROUTES ADD appears below the map pointer as you want to add a route point from.
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... navigating a route: • Invert Route-reverses the route so you are in Pan Mode, the unit centers its search from the location where the map pointer is inserted into the unit. The following options are Waypoints, Cities, Tides, and Currents. The default items are available on a data card. ...active leg (the active leg defines the current from the end point back to waypoints). GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Find Items List 19 Your location or the map pointer must be within a map outline area to show a list of available find categories. If you press FIND and you...
... navigating a route: • Invert Route-reverses the route so you are in Pan Mode, the unit centers its search from the location where the map pointer is inserted into the unit. The following options are Waypoints, Cities, Tides, and Currents. The default items are available on a data card. ...active leg (the active leg defines the current from the end point back to waypoints). GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Find Items List 19 Your location or the map pointer must be within a map outline area to show a list of available find categories. If you press FIND and you...
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..., and press FIND. 2. From the Map Page, use the top field to spell out the name, or scroll down through the list. (See page 8 for "Restricted Areas" and you press FIND again, "From Anchoring Prohibited" appears as the new search from point. 20 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual For example, you... FIND To Find an item from your search around an item you have just found. The Find option also supports a "find from the Map Pointer. For Waypoints and Cities, search using By Name or Nearest. You can also Find items from " feature that centers your current location: 1.
..., and press FIND. 2. From the Map Page, use the top field to spell out the name, or scroll down through the list. (See page 8 for "Restricted Areas" and you press FIND again, "From Anchoring Prohibited" appears as the new search from point. 20 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual For example, you... FIND To Find an item from your search around an item you have just found. The Find option also supports a "find from the Map Pointer. For Waypoints and Cities, search using By Name or Nearest. You can also Find items from " feature that centers your current location: 1.
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...ROCKER to highlight a map item, and press ENTER. 2. The chartplotter repeats the call properties received from a DSC enabled VHF radio to transmit a substantial amount of the caller. The GPSMAP 292/298 requires input from the VHF radio on the GPSMAP 292/298. An emergency ... from a GPS to transmit and receive location information. Sub tabs along the bottom. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit position coordinates for a Map item: 1. Additional Information Items located using the map have information ...
...ROCKER to highlight a map item, and press ENTER. 2. The chartplotter repeats the call properties received from a DSC enabled VHF radio to transmit a substantial amount of the caller. The GPSMAP 292/298 requires input from the VHF radio on the GPSMAP 292/298. An emergency ... from a GPS to transmit and receive location information. Sub tabs along the bottom. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit position coordinates for a Map item: 1. Additional Information Items located using the map have information ...