Declaration of Conformity
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... Manufactured by: Manufacture's Address: Authorised Representative: Type of Council Directive: Standard to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 15th December 2005 Marine Navigation Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) GPSMAP 292 GPSMAP 298 The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to which Conformity is Declared: 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC...
... Manufactured by: Manufacture's Address: Authorised Representative: Type of Council Directive: Standard to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 15th December 2005 Marine Navigation Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) GPSMAP 292 GPSMAP 298 The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to which Conformity is Declared: 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC...
Owner's Manual
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... about the Sonar and Flasher Pages and how to configure your unit. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual i The GPSMAP 292/298 utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to compare the contents of Contents as well as using the... Find Menu, navigating a route, and using the pages. Before you begin working with the packing list on using waypoints. Take a moment now to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver...
... about the Sonar and Flasher Pages and how to configure your unit. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual i The GPSMAP 292/298 utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to compare the contents of Contents as well as using the... Find Menu, navigating a route, and using the pages. Before you begin working with the packing list on using waypoints. Take a moment now to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver...
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 Reviewing...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...
...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 Reviewing...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...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 93 Installing and Removing Data... 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
... 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 93 Installing and Removing Data... 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
Owner's Manual
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For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the GPSMAP 292/298 to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in ... BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS. Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is provided in product...
For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the GPSMAP 292/298 to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in ... BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS. Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is provided in product...
Owner's Manual
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...view of the sky. BASIC OPERATION > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 292/298 3. To turn on the GPSMAP 292/298: 1. When the self-test is blank, release the POWER key. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 1 Press ENTER to answer NO to the ...window asking "Do you turn on the GPSMAP 292/298 unit, make sure the unit and antenna are...
...view of the sky. BASIC OPERATION > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 292/298 3. To turn on the GPSMAP 292/298: 1. When the self-test is blank, release the POWER key. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 1 Press ENTER to answer NO to the ...window asking "Do you turn on the GPSMAP 292/298 unit, make sure the unit and antenna are...
Owner's Manual
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... on the bottom of the screen shows "Ready for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 292/298 is not necessary to your approximate location with the appropriate satellite number under each bar. • No signal strength bars-the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. • Hollow signal strength bars-the... location, press and release the RANGE Down key to use . 2 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Press up the initial satellite acquisition. NOTE: This does not calibrate the unit in view appears on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is ready to see the next lower map range. 4. When ...
... on the bottom of the screen shows "Ready for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 292/298 is not necessary to your approximate location with the appropriate satellite number under each bar. • No signal strength bars-the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. • Hollow signal strength bars-the... location, press and release the RANGE Down key to use . 2 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Press up the initial satellite acquisition. NOTE: This does not calibrate the unit in view appears on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is ready to see the next lower map range. 4. When ...
Owner's Manual
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... Simulator Mode. WARNING: Do not attempt to confirm the Running Simulator message that the GPSMAP 292/298 does not track satellites in memory for use . When the unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is highlighted, and then press ADJ/MENU once. 2. Press QUIT to navigate using Simulator Mode. To turn...
... Simulator Mode. WARNING: Do not attempt to confirm the Running Simulator message that the GPSMAP 292/298 does not track satellites in memory for use . When the unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is highlighted, and then press ADJ/MENU once. 2. Press QUIT to navigate using Simulator Mode. To turn...
Owner's Manual
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... and the user-defined level of backlighting starts. Press left or right on the General sub tab. Press and release the POWER key. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Press ENTER. 3. Adjusting the Backlight The adjustable screen backlighting is at the maximum setting. 3. To adjust the backlighting: 1. Highlight the Track field...
... and the user-defined level of backlighting starts. Press left or right on the General sub tab. Press and release the POWER key. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Press ENTER. 3. Adjusting the Backlight The adjustable screen backlighting is at the maximum setting. 3. To adjust the backlighting: 1. Highlight the Track field...
Owner's Manual
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... Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out. • From the Sonar Page, press to scroll up , down the range list. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 5 PAGE Key • Press to cycle through lists, highlight fields, on any main page. • Press and hold to open the Main... main page. NAV/MOB Key • Press and release at any time to mark your current location as user waypoints, cities, and services. Using the GPSMAP 292/298 Keypad POWER Key • Press and hold to turn the unit on -screen messages. • Press and hold at any time to view the Navigation...
... Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out. • From the Sonar Page, press to scroll up , down the range list. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 5 PAGE Key • Press to cycle through lists, highlight fields, on any main page. • Press and hold to open the Main... main page. NAV/MOB Key • Press and release at any time to mark your current location as user waypoints, cities, and services. Using the GPSMAP 292/298 Keypad POWER Key • Press and hold to turn the unit on -screen messages. • Press and hold at any time to view the Navigation...
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... > ENTERING DATA AND SELECTING OPTIONS Entering Data and Selecting Options You can select and start options, and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 292/298 to fit your selections. On-Screen buttons 6 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Use the ENTER key and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and...
... > ENTERING DATA AND SELECTING OPTIONS Entering Data and Selecting Options You can select and start options, and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 292/298 to fit your selections. On-Screen buttons 6 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Use the ENTER key and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and...
Owner's Manual
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... waypoints and routes, and review position data of the map, the unit can pause as it loads new map data. 7 Present location Map zoom range GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER To pan the map: 1.
... waypoints and routes, and review position data of the map, the unit can pause as it loads new map data. 7 Present location Map zoom range GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER To pan the map: 1.
Owner's Manual
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...Press and hold ENTER/MARK until the New Waypoint window appears. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The Garmin GPSMAP 292/298 stores up to 10 characters for the name. 4. To select a different symbol, highlight the symbol field to highlight the... new symbol, and press ENTER/MARK. 8 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Waypoints can also use up to manually enter waypoint coordinates. Also, you can use this option to 3,000 alphanumeric ...
...Press and hold ENTER/MARK until the New Waypoint window appears. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The Garmin GPSMAP 292/298 stores up to 10 characters for the name. 4. To select a different symbol, highlight the symbol field to highlight the... new symbol, and press ENTER/MARK. 8 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Waypoints can also use up to manually enter waypoint coordinates. Also, you can use this option to 3,000 alphanumeric ...
Owner's Manual
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... item with the default name and symbol, press ENTER/MARK. 5. Highlight Create Wpt, and press ENTER/MARK. 4. Make your present location, not the map location. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 9 To enter optional comments or a depth, highlight Comments, Depth, or Water Temp, and press ENTER/MARK, use the ROCKER to step 4. 3. When fi...
... item with the default name and symbol, press ENTER/MARK. 5. Highlight Create Wpt, and press ENTER/MARK. 4. Make your present location, not the map location. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 9 To enter optional comments or a depth, highlight Comments, Depth, or Water Temp, and press ENTER/MARK, use the ROCKER to step 4. 3. When fi...
Owner's Manual
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... NAV/MOB highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. The MOB waypoint is on an active navigation to that point. To stop navigation to emergency situations. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Use any other waypoint. The MOB function allows you back to quickly start the MOB function: 1. Press and hold NAV/MOB. 2. Press ENTER...
... NAV/MOB highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. The MOB waypoint is on an active navigation to that point. To stop navigation to emergency situations. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Use any other waypoint. The MOB function allows you back to quickly start the MOB function: 1. Press and hold NAV/MOB. 2. Press ENTER...
Owner's Manual
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... list To access the Waypoint Edit Page: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint on the map or from the User or Proximity sub tabs. 2. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 11 The Waypoint Edit Page is available for the selected waypoint. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER when fi...
... list To access the Waypoint Edit Page: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint on the map or from the User or Proximity sub tabs. 2. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 11 The Waypoint Edit Page is available for the selected waypoint. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER when fi...
Owner's Manual
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... appears in addition to a distance, bearing, and coordinate window. When you are actively navigating, the Map Page shows a straight line from the Map Page. 12 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual To move to Go To Point. A MOVE label now appears under the map pointer in the lower-right corner. 2. Use the ROCKER to...
... appears in addition to a distance, bearing, and coordinate window. When you are actively navigating, the Map Page shows a straight line from the Map Page. 12 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual To move to Go To Point. A MOVE label now appears under the map pointer in the lower-right corner. 2. Use the ROCKER to...
Owner's Manual
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...from the Map Page: an existing waypoint, an on -screen map item. 2. 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 the waypoint. Press ENTER to start a Go To from the...Selecting a Go To Graphically A Go To can be used to highlight the waypoint or on -screen map item such as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 292/298 automatically creates a waypoint at the map pointer location. Press NAV. From the Find menu, highlight Waypoints or another menu option, and press ENTER. 3....
...from the Map Page: an existing waypoint, an on -screen map item. 2. 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 the waypoint. Press ENTER to start a Go To from the...Selecting a Go To Graphically A Go To can be used to highlight the waypoint or on -screen map item such as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 292/298 automatically creates a waypoint at the map pointer location. Press NAV. From the Find menu, highlight Waypoints or another menu option, and press ENTER. 3....
Owner's Manual
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... MAP Point highlighted, press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to the starting point using the track log automatically stored in the receiver's memory. This feature eliminates the need to 300 turns and activating an inverted route along the way. When started, a TracBack route leads you back to... you start your track log into a route of up to store waypoints along those points. TracBack routes are created by reducing your current trip. 14 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual TracBack Navigation (Navigating a Track) The TracBack function retraces your path to location. 2.
... MAP Point highlighted, press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to the starting point using the track log automatically stored in the receiver's memory. This feature eliminates the need to 300 turns and activating an inverted route along the way. When started, a TracBack route leads you back to... you start your track log into a route of up to store waypoints along those points. TracBack routes are created by reducing your current trip. 14 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual TracBack Navigation (Navigating a Track) The TracBack function retraces your path to location. 2.
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... window. Use the ROCKER 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 From the Save Back Through window, highlight time, date, or Entire Log, and press ENTER. Default track name Total distance Check this...
... window. Use the ROCKER 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 From the Save Back Through window, highlight time, date, or Entire Log, and press ENTER. Default track name Total distance Check this...