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...86 Specifications 86 Installing the GPSMAP 492/498 External GPS Antenna..... 87 Mounting the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 88 Installing the Transducer 90 Connecting the Power/Data Cable 92 Interfacing 93 Installing and Removing Data Cards 94 Satellite Information 95 INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF ... obtained 97 Navigation Terms 98 Messages and Alarms 100 LORAN TD System 103 Optional Accessories 105 Software License Agreement 106 Product Registration 106 Limited Warranty 107 FCC Compliance 108 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 108 Index 109 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual...
...86 Specifications 86 Installing the GPSMAP 492/498 External GPS Antenna..... 87 Mounting the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 88 Installing the Transducer 90 Connecting the Power/Data Cable 92 Interfacing 93 Installing and Removing Data Cards 94 Satellite Information 95 INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF ... obtained 97 Navigation Terms 98 Messages and Alarms 100 LORAN TD System 103 Optional Accessories 105 Software License Agreement 106 Product Registration 106 Limited Warranty 107 FCC Compliance 108 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 108 Index 109 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual...
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... release the POWER key. A full-screen GPS Information Page is complete, press ENTER to collect satellite data and establish its present location. To turn off the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498: 1. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. To turn on the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498: 1. When the screen is shipped from the...
... release the POWER key. A full-screen GPS Information Page is complete, press ENTER to collect satellite data and establish its present location. To turn off the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498: 1. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. To turn on the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498: 1. When the screen is shipped from the...
Owner's Manual
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...the map, press ENTER. When viewing the GPS tab on the Main Menu, a signal strength bar for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is not necessary to see the next lower map range. 4. The unit now begins searching for the appropriate satellites for use . NOTE: This does not calibrate... the unit in view appears on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is ready ...
...the map, press ENTER. When viewing the GPS tab on the Main Menu, a signal strength bar for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is not necessary to see the next lower map range. 4. The unit now begins searching for the appropriate satellites for use . NOTE: This does not calibrate... the unit in view appears on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is ready ...
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...64257;rm the Running Simulator message that the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 does not track satellites in memory for future use indoors or practice. To turn off for actual navigation. BASIC OPERATION > SIMULATOR MODE To place the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 in Simulator Mode. All the waypoint and ...route planning completed in Simulator Mode is set to highlight the GPS tab...
...64257;rm the Running Simulator message that the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 does not track satellites in memory for future use indoors or practice. To turn off for actual navigation. BASIC OPERATION > SIMULATOR MODE To place the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 in Simulator Mode. All the waypoint and ...route planning completed in Simulator Mode is set to highlight the GPS tab...
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...Page. To enter a different name, highlight the name field, and press ENTER/MARK. The unit must have acquired at least three satellites to mark your present location: 1. You can be created using two basic methods: ENTER/MARK Key-marks your present location to create a new...four-digit name and symbol are created for the name. 4. Use the ROCKER to highlight the new symbol, and press ENTER/MARK. 8 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual To select a different symbol, highlight the symbol field to 3,000 alphanumeric waypoints with the default name and symbol, ...
...Page. To enter a different name, highlight the name field, and press ENTER/MARK. The unit must have acquired at least three satellites to mark your present location: 1. You can be created using two basic methods: ENTER/MARK Key-marks your present location to create a new...four-digit name and symbol are created for the name. 4. Use the ROCKER to highlight the new symbol, and press ENTER/MARK. 8 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual To select a different symbol, highlight the symbol field to 3,000 alphanumeric waypoints with the default name and symbol, ...
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.... • If the track log interval is set to Resolution. • If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is active, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 takes the track log currently stored in memory and divides it resumed. • If the track log's changes in... is lost and where it into segments called legs. BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To start a TracBack using the NAV key: 1. To stop Follow Track navigation, press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. 16 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual You can not follow , and press ENTER. 3. Highlight...
.... • If the track log interval is set to Resolution. • If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is active, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 takes the track log currently stored in memory and divides it resumed. • If the track log's changes in... is lost and where it into segments called legs. BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To start a TracBack using the NAV key: 1. To stop Follow Track navigation, press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. 16 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual You can not follow , and press ENTER. 3. Highlight...
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... As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for each satellite, with the satellite number below. Sub tabs Main menu tabs Main Menu MAIN MENU > GPS TAB To select a Menu ... Menu provides access to the highlighted item. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 37 If you an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether or... 6 for additional submenu options, or press ENTER to make changes to various waypoint, system, navigation, interface management, and setup menus. Either press ADJ/MENU for additional instructions on changing settings...
... As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for each satellite, with the satellite number below. Sub tabs Main menu tabs Main Menu MAIN MENU > GPS TAB To select a Menu ... Menu provides access to the highlighted item. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 37 If you an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether or... 6 for additional submenu options, or press ENTER to make changes to various waypoint, system, navigation, interface management, and setup menus. Either press ADJ/MENU for additional instructions on changing settings...
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...figuration, causing the top of each satellite relative to the receiver's last known location. MAIN MENU > GPS TAB Accuracy Receiver status WAAS status Signal strength bars The status field indicates "Ready for Navigation" when the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 has collected the necessary data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized...
...figuration, causing the top of each satellite relative to the receiver's last known location. MAIN MENU > GPS TAB Accuracy Receiver status WAAS status Signal strength bars The status field indicates "Ready for Navigation" when the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 has collected the necessary data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized...
Owner's Manual
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The Garmin antenna screws directly onto any standard 1" x 14thread antenna mount. It is shaded by excessive heeling. The GPSMAP 492/498 with ... the GPS antenna's reception. Installing the GPSMAP 492/498 External GPS Antenna The GPSMAP 492/498 with a new solder-on or crimp BNC connector. APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE GPSMAP 492/498 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA Suggested...GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 87 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. To acquire satellites...
The Garmin antenna screws directly onto any standard 1" x 14thread antenna mount. It is shaded by excessive heeling. The GPSMAP 492/498 with ... the GPS antenna's reception. Installing the GPSMAP 492/498 External GPS Antenna The GPSMAP 492/498 with a new solder-on or crimp BNC connector. APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE GPSMAP 492/498 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA Suggested...GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 87 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. To acquire satellites...
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... the screen. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 95 The unit can be set to show the strength of the signal being applied to that differential corrections (WAAS) is using the satellite signal for navigation, the satellite number is receiving from the satellite's on the Satellite Information Page. Date, Time, and Current Location The GPS gets date...
... the screen. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 95 The unit can be set to show the strength of the signal being applied to that differential corrections (WAAS) is using the satellite signal for navigation, the satellite number is receiving from the satellite's on the Satellite Information Page. Date, Time, and Current Location The GPS gets date...
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... increased accuracy at any operational SBAS system should be several services of the GPS signal for global Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS). Two master stations, located on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that broadcast integrity information and differential...one service provider that monitor GPS satellite data. Currently, enabling WAAS on either coast, collect data from an SBAS satellite. What is WAAS/EGNOS? In fact it can degrade the accuracy to http://gps.faa.gov. 96 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual For more information...
... increased accuracy at any operational SBAS system should be several services of the GPS signal for global Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS). Two master stations, located on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that broadcast integrity information and differential...one service provider that monitor GPS satellite data. Currently, enabling WAAS on either coast, collect data from an SBAS satellite. What is WAAS/EGNOS? In fact it can degrade the accuracy to http://gps.faa.gov. 96 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual For more information...
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...sequence) in either direction, left or right. Max Speed-the maximum second-by-second speed recorded since the last reset. APPENDIX > NAVIGATION TERMS Navigation Terms Avg Speed-the average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Dist to Next-the distance from a route ... route. Leg Fuel-the fuel required to travel from and to the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498. This field is active only if a transducer is moving . GPS Accuracy-estimated accuracy of the GPS signals and satellite geometry. Moving Average Speed-average speed while the unit is connected to...
...sequence) in either direction, left or right. Max Speed-the maximum second-by-second speed recorded since the last reset. APPENDIX > NAVIGATION TERMS Navigation Terms Avg Speed-the average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Dist to Next-the distance from a route ... route. Leg Fuel-the fuel required to travel from and to the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498. This field is active only if a transducer is moving . GPS Accuracy-estimated accuracy of the GPS signals and satellite geometry. Moving Average Speed-average speed while the unit is connected to...
Owner's Manual
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...a message banner. Lost Satellite Reception-the unit has lost satellite signals. Check antenna connections...internal problem with a clear view of the sky. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to transfer on data card. Make sure there is full; Route...be saved. Simulating Operation-the unit is detected. No Tide Stations for normal navigation. Route Already Exists-you are off course the distance set in the upper ... is in memory. Off Course Alarm-you used all available proximity waypoints. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 101 Do not use for that does not contain the speci...
...a message banner. Lost Satellite Reception-the unit has lost satellite signals. Check antenna connections...internal problem with a clear view of the sky. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to transfer on data card. Make sure there is full; Route...be saved. Simulating Operation-the unit is detected. No Tide Stations for normal navigation. Route Already Exists-you are off course the distance set in the upper ... is in memory. Off Course Alarm-you used all available proximity waypoints. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 101 Do not use for that does not contain the speci...
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... 97 MOB 10 N narrow beam 72 NAV/MOB Key 5, 12 navaids 63 navigating 12 distress call 24 Go To 13 position report 24 routes 18 TracBack 14 navigation terms 98 NMEA 70 north up 62 O off course alarm 71 orientation 62 Out... 17 copy 51 create 17 delete 51 delete all 51 routes tab 51 route review page 52 options 53 S satellite location 95 satellite sky view 95 scroll speed 80 selecting options 6 shallow/deep water alarm 71 simulator mode 3 software update card ... 65 T temperature 82 temperature graph 77 temperature scale 64 temperature tab 63 thermoclines 83 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
... 97 MOB 10 N narrow beam 72 NAV/MOB Key 5, 12 navaids 63 navigating 12 distress call 24 Go To 13 position report 24 routes 18 TracBack 14 navigation terms 98 NMEA 70 north up 62 O off course alarm 71 orientation 62 Out... 17 copy 51 create 17 delete 51 delete all 51 routes tab 51 route review page 52 options 53 S satellite location 95 satellite sky view 95 scroll speed 80 selecting options 6 shallow/deep water alarm 71 simulator mode 3 software update card ... 65 T temperature 82 temperature graph 77 temperature scale 64 temperature tab 63 thermoclines 83 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual