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... the right to change without the express prior written consent of Garmin Ltd. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in Taiwan Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate® , UltraScroll®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and...
... the right to change without the express prior written consent of Garmin Ltd. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in Taiwan Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate® , UltraScroll®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and...
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...proven performance of this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 and step-by -step directions for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 392/398/492/498. Take a moment now to compare the contents of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping... optional accessories, and maintenance information. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Basic Operation section provides you begin working with detailed information and step-by -step directions on the outside of your new navigation system, take time to confi...
...proven performance of this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 and step-by -step directions for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 392/398/492/498. Take a moment now to compare the contents of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping... optional accessories, and maintenance information. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Basic Operation section provides you begin working with detailed information and step-by -step directions on the outside of your new navigation system, take time to confi...
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... Reviewing and Editing Waypoints 11 Navigating to a Destination 12 Creating and Using Routes 17 Find 19 Additional Information 21 DSC (Digital Selective Calling 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... Pages Tab 61 Map Tab 61 Hiway (Highway) Tab 64 Temp (Temperature) Tab 64 Sonar Tab 64 Systm (System) Tab 65 Alarm Tab 70 ii GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
... Reviewing and Editing Waypoints 11 Navigating to a Destination 12 Creating and Using Routes 17 Find 19 Additional Information 21 DSC (Digital Selective Calling 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... Pages Tab 61 Map Tab 61 Hiway (Highway) Tab 64 Temp (Temperature) Tab 64 Sonar Tab 64 Systm (System) Tab 65 Alarm Tab 70 ii GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
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... 79 Flasher Page 84 Map Split Page 85 Appendix 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...ARE MMSI assignments 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 iii
... 79 Flasher Page 84 Map Split Page 85 Appendix 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...ARE MMSI assignments 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 iii
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... an accident or collision resulting in accordance with California's Proposition 65. iv GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 to replace, the use of California to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. For safety, always resolve any questions or would like...
... an accident or collision resulting in accordance with California's Proposition 65. iv GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 to replace, the use of California to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. For safety, always resolve any questions or would like...
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...direction, distance, location, or topography. We use the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 for its accuracy and maintenance. Use the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 only as a navigational aid. Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and ... GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual v The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is prohibitively expensive. Hg - Do not attempt to some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is solely responsible for any navigation device...
...direction, distance, location, or topography. We use the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 for its accuracy and maintenance. Use the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 only as a navigational aid. Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and ... GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual v The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is prohibitively expensive. Hg - Do not attempt to some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is solely responsible for any navigation device...
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... are retained in the trunk of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. vi GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Prolonged submersion can cause damage to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. INTRODUCTION > CARE INFORMATION Care Information Cleaning the Unit The...800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44/0870-8501241. It can damage plastic components. Storing the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Do not store the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 where prolonged exposure to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse. Clean the unit using this manual, contact Garmin Product Support in...
... are retained in the trunk of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. vi GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Prolonged submersion can cause damage to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. INTRODUCTION > CARE INFORMATION Care Information Cleaning the Unit The...800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44/0870-8501241. It can damage plastic components. Storing the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Do not store the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 where prolonged exposure to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse. Clean the unit using this manual, contact Garmin Product Support in...
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Install the antenna in the "Appendix." A full-screen GPS Information Page is complete, press ENTER to acknowledge the Warning Page. The title page, and then the Warning Page appears while the unit conducts a self-... power tone sounds, then release the POWER key. Before you press ENTER to agree and acknowledge the warning. To turn off the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498: 1. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER 3. Press and hold the POWER key. 2. You are correctly installed on your vessel according to the...
Install the antenna in the "Appendix." A full-screen GPS Information Page is complete, press ENTER to acknowledge the Warning Page. The title page, and then the Warning Page appears while the unit conducts a self-... power tone sounds, then release the POWER key. Before you press ENTER to agree and acknowledge the warning. To turn off the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498: 1. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER 3. Press and hold the POWER key. 2. You are correctly installed on your vessel according to the...
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... your approximate location on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is not necessary to select your approximate location within a few minutes. The unit now begins searching for the appropriate satellites for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is ready to see the next lower map ...range. 4. NOTE: This does not calibrate the unit in view appears on the bottom of the screen shows either "Ready for your location, press and release the RANGE Down key to use . 2 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual...
... your approximate location on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is not necessary to select your approximate location within a few minutes. The unit now begins searching for the appropriate satellites for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is ready to see the next lower map ...range. 4. NOTE: This does not calibrate the unit in view appears on the bottom of the screen shows either "Ready for your location, press and release the RANGE Down key to use . 2 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual...
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...off. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 3 Press and hold ADJ/MENU to highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to show the Main Menu. You can perform any of actual satellite signals. BASIC OPERATION > SIMULATOR MODE To place the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 in Simulator... Mode, and this mode should never be used for future use indoors or practice. Use the ROCKER to navigate using Simulator Mode. WARNING: Do not attempt to highlight the GPS tab, and then press ADJ/MENU once...
...off. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 3 Press and hold ADJ/MENU to highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to show the Main Menu. You can perform any of actual satellite signals. BASIC OPERATION > SIMULATOR MODE To place the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 in Simulator... Mode, and this mode should never be used for future use indoors or practice. Use the ROCKER to navigate using Simulator Mode. WARNING: Do not attempt to highlight the GPS tab, and then press ADJ/MENU once...
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... up or down on the General sub tab. Press the POWER key again and the user-defined level of backlighting starts. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual To adjust the backlighting: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to the Simulator field on the ROCKER to decrease the speed in Simulator...
... up or down on the General sub tab. Press the POWER key again and the user-defined level of backlighting starts. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual To adjust the backlighting: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to the Simulator field on the ROCKER to decrease the speed in Simulator...
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...; Press and release to view options for a page. • Press and hold to show the Main Page Configuration window. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual ��� ���� ��� ��� ���� ��... to zoom in progress and return to the main page. NAV/MOB Key • Press and release at any time to view the Navigation Menu. • Press and hold for points such as a waypoint. QUIT Key • Press and release to cycle through lists, highlight...
...; Press and release to view options for a page. • Press and hold to show the Main Page Configuration window. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual ��� ���� ��� ��� ���� ��... to zoom in progress and return to the main page. NAV/MOB Key • Press and release at any time to view the Navigation Menu. • Press and hold for points such as a waypoint. QUIT Key • Press and release to cycle through lists, highlight...
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...OPERATION > ENTERING DATA AND SELECTING OPTIONS Entering Data and Selecting Options You can select and start options, and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 to fit your selections. After you highlight a selection, press ENTER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fi...;elds, and start the feature. On-screen buttons 6 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Repeat this process to select an option from the list, or press QUIT to return to as highlighting, selecting, or choosing an...
...OPERATION > ENTERING DATA AND SELECTING OPTIONS Entering Data and Selecting Options You can select and start options, and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 to fit your selections. After you highlight a selection, press ENTER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fi...;elds, and start the feature. On-screen buttons 6 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Repeat this process to select an option from the list, or press QUIT to return to as highlighting, selecting, or choosing an...
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... or pans enabling you move the map pointer. Press QUIT to the map pointer, along with the latitude/longitude of the map pointer. 3. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 7 BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER To pan the map: 1. A data field appears at the top of on the Map Page. NOTE...
... or pans enabling you move the map pointer. Press QUIT to the map pointer, along with the latitude/longitude of the map pointer. 3. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 7 BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER To pan the map: 1. A data field appears at the top of on the Map Page. NOTE...
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..., highlight the symbol field to mark your present location to highlight the new symbol, and press ENTER/MARK. 8 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Waypoint coordinates Name Comment Water depth Water temperature Reference from current position Waypoint Review Page ENTER/MARK Key Use the ... appears. Use the ROCKER to create a new waypoint. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 stores up to select a map location or map item from the Map Page using two basic methods: ENTER/MARK Key-marks...
..., highlight the symbol field to mark your present location to highlight the new symbol, and press ENTER/MARK. 8 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Waypoint coordinates Name Comment Water depth Water temperature Reference from current position Waypoint Review Page ENTER/MARK Key Use the ... appears. Use the ROCKER to create a new waypoint. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 stores up to select a map location or map item from the Map Page using two basic methods: ENTER/MARK Key-marks...
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...map item to create a waypoint, go to enter a value, and press ENTER/MARK. 6. If you want to save the waypoint into memory. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 9 To mark a map location or map item, select the location or item with the default name and symbol, press ENTER/MARK. 5. Highlight...64257;nished, press ENTER/MARK to create the new waypoint at an on-screen map item, highlight the map item on the screen. 2. To manually enter a set of the point, its distance and bearing from the Map Page. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS To create a new waypoint...
...map item to create a waypoint, go to enter a value, and press ENTER/MARK. 6. If you want to save the waypoint into memory. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 9 To mark a map location or map item, select the location or item with the default name and symbol, press ENTER/MARK. 5. Highlight...64257;nished, press ENTER/MARK to create the new waypoint at an on-screen map item, highlight the map item on the screen. 2. To manually enter a set of the point, its distance and bearing from the Map Page. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS To create a new waypoint...
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... back to the marked location for quick response to the MOB location. 3. Press and hold NAV/MOB. 2. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual The MOB waypoint is on an active navigation to the MOB location, press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. 10 To stop navigation, press NAV/MOB highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER.
... back to the marked location for quick response to the MOB location. 3. Press and hold NAV/MOB. 2. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual The MOB waypoint is on an active navigation to the MOB location, press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. 10 To stop navigation, press NAV/MOB highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER.
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... in the Main Menu-Points tab. When finished, highlight Next, and press ENTER to show the Waypoint Edit Page. Press ENTER to save them. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 11
... in the Main Menu-Points tab. When finished, highlight Next, and press ENTER to show the Waypoint Edit Page. Press ENTER to save them. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 11
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...when finished. When you are actively navigating, the Map Page shows a straight line from your present location. To stop the move to select a destination point and quickly set a direct course from the Map Page. 12 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual The map zoom range appears in addition to... on a list or the map, Go To appears in addition to a distance, bearing, and coordinate window. Navigating to a Destination Using the Nav Key The NAV key provides four ways to navigate to select a new symbol, and press ENTER. A Go To allows you have a point highlighted on the map...
...when finished. When you are actively navigating, the Map Page shows a straight line from your present location. To stop the move to select a destination point and quickly set a direct course from the Map Page. 12 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual The map zoom range appears in addition to... on a list or the map, Go To appears in addition to a distance, bearing, and coordinate window. Navigating to a Destination Using the Nav Key The NAV key provides four ways to navigate to select a new symbol, and press ENTER. A Go To allows you have a point highlighted on the map...
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...map items. If you are selecting a new map point (non-map item) as roads, rivers, cities, and navaids, or a new map point. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 13 Highlight Go To Point, and press ENTER. 2. To Go To an existing waypoint or map item from a point list: 1. Press NAV. Use... use the ROCKER to select one of the map item, but the point is not stored in the waypoint list. To start navigating to highlight the waypoint or on -screen map item such as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 automatically creates a waypoint at the map pointer location.
...map items. If you are selecting a new map point (non-map item) as roads, rivers, cities, and navaids, or a new map point. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 13 Highlight Go To Point, and press ENTER. 2. To Go To an existing waypoint or map item from a point list: 1. Press NAV. Use... use the ROCKER to select one of the map item, but the point is not stored in the waypoint list. To start navigating to highlight the waypoint or on -screen map item such as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 automatically creates a waypoint at the map pointer location.