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...is subject to change or improve its products and to change without the express permission of Garmin. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate® , UltraScroll®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, ...and BlueChart® g2TM are registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. September 2006 Part Number 190-00653-00 Rev. Garmin reserves the right to make changes in this manual or any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin...
...is subject to change or improve its products and to change without the express permission of Garmin. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate® , UltraScroll®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, ...and BlueChart® g2TM are registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. September 2006 Part Number 190-00653-00 Rev. Garmin reserves the right to make changes in this manual or any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin...
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... the Find Menu, navigating a route, and using the pages. The Introduction section contains the Table of the box. The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to compare the contents of the manual for more information. This manual is CANet compatible. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS...
... the Find Menu, navigating a route, and using the pages. The Introduction section contains the Table of the box. The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to compare the contents of the manual for more information. This manual is CANet compatible. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS...
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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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...GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS Warning Failure to navigate safely. If you have any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498... only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of California to the State of authorized government charts. Official government charts and notices to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/...
...GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS Warning Failure to navigate safely. If you have any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498... only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of California to the State of authorized government charts. Official government charts and notices to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/...
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... Failure to this product, see www.erecycle.org. We use the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 for its accuracy and maintenance. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual v Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498. Hg - Use the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 only as a navigational aid. Map Data Information: One of the goals of governmental and...
... Failure to this product, see www.erecycle.org. We use the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 for its accuracy and maintenance. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual v Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498. Hg - Use the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 only as a navigational aid. Map Data Information: One of the goals of governmental and...
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... to temperature extremes can occur (such as permanent damage can cause damage to the unit. INTRODUCTION > CARE INFORMATION Care Information Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. Clean the unit using this manual, contact Garmin Product Support in the trunk of water for external power.
... to temperature extremes can occur (such as permanent damage can cause damage to the unit. INTRODUCTION > CARE INFORMATION Care Information Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. Clean the unit using this manual, contact Garmin Product Support in the trunk of water for external power.
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... while the unit conducts a self-test. 2. Install the antenna in AutoLocate Mode. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER 3. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is shown after the unit gets a position fix, or you turn off the... GPSMAP 392/398/492/498: 1. When the self-test is blank, release the POWER key. 1 The GPS ...
... while the unit conducts a self-test. 2. Install the antenna in AutoLocate Mode. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER 3. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is shown after the unit gets a position fix, or you turn off the... GPSMAP 392/398/492/498: 1. When the self-test is blank, release the POWER key. 1 The GPS ...
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...and then press ADJ/MENU once. 2. When viewing the GPS tab on the bottom of the screen shows either "Ready for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is ready for your approximate location on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is ready to your approximate location with the appropriate... location within a few minutes. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to use . 2 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498: 1. NOTE: This does not calibrate the unit in view appears on the Main Menu, a ...
...and then press ADJ/MENU once. 2. When viewing the GPS tab on the bottom of the screen shows either "Ready for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is ready for your approximate location on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is ready to your approximate location with the appropriate... location within a few minutes. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to use . 2 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498: 1. NOTE: This does not calibrate the unit in view appears on the Main Menu, a ...
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... press ENTER. 3. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 3 Use the ROCKER to show the Main Menu. Press QUIT to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned on, "Simulating" appears at the bottom of the main pages. 4. BASIC OPERATION > SIMULATOR MODE To place the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 in memory for actual navigation. Simulator Mode Simulator...
... press ENTER. 3. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 3 Use the ROCKER to show the Main Menu. Press QUIT to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned on, "Simulating" appears at the bottom of the main pages. 4. BASIC OPERATION > SIMULATOR MODE To place the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 in memory for actual navigation. Simulator Mode Simulator...
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... then highlight the Setup button next to enter a speed, and press ENTER. 4. Press down on the ROCKER. Press and release the POWER key. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER, and select User Track. 5. Use the ROCKER to the Simulator field on the ROCKER to set the track...
... then highlight the Setup button next to enter a speed, and press ENTER. 4. Press down on the ROCKER. Press and release the POWER key. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER, and select User Track. 5. Use the ROCKER to the Simulator field on the ROCKER to set the track...
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.../MOB Key • Press and release at any time to search for points such as a waypoint. FIND Key • Press to view the Navigation Menu. • Press and hold for a page. • Press and hold to view the Main Menu. DATA/CNFG Key • Press to...hold to show the Main Page Configuration window. ADJ/MENU Key • Press and release to view options for MOB waypoint. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual ��� ���� ��� ��� ���� ��...
.../MOB Key • Press and release at any time to search for points such as a waypoint. FIND Key • Press to view the Navigation Menu. • Press and hold for a page. • Press and hold to view the Main Menu. DATA/CNFG Key • Press to...hold to show the Main Page Configuration window. ADJ/MENU Key • Press and release to view options for MOB waypoint. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual ��� ���� ��� ��� ���� ��...
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... the list, or press QUIT to return to as highlighting, selecting, or choosing an item. 2. On-screen buttons 6 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC 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. To select an option requires movement of optional features that ...
... the list, or press QUIT to return to as highlighting, selecting, or choosing an item. 2. On-screen buttons 6 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC 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. To select an option requires movement of optional features that ...
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... field appears at the top of the screen showing the bearing and distance from your boat to re-center your present location. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 7 Use the ROCKER to map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of the map pointer. 3. You can pan...
... field appears at the top of the screen showing the bearing and distance from your boat to re-center your present location. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 7 Use the ROCKER to map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of the map pointer. 3. You can pan...
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...until the New Waypoint window appears. Use the ROCKER to highlight the new symbol, and press ENTER/MARK. 8 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual You can use this option to manually enter waypoint coordinates. A default four-digit name and symbol are created for the new waypoint. 2. Use the ... two basic methods: ENTER/MARK Key-marks your present location: 1. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 stores up to 10 characters for the name. 4. To select a different symbol, highlight the symbol field to the left of...
...until the New Waypoint window appears. Use the ROCKER to highlight the new symbol, and press ENTER/MARK. 8 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual You can use this option to manually enter waypoint coordinates. A default four-digit name and symbol are created for the new waypoint. 2. Use the ... two basic methods: ENTER/MARK Key-marks your present location: 1. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 stores up to 10 characters for the name. 4. To select a different symbol, highlight the symbol field to the left of...
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...press ENTER/MARK to save the waypoint into memory. When finished, press ENTER/MARK to confirm the changes. 5. To manually enter a set of coordinates, highlight the location coordinates, and press ENTER/MARK, use the ROCKER to highlight OK. Highlight Create Wpt,...location or map item, a description of the map. Use the ROCKER to enter a value, and press ENTER/MARK. 6. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 9 Creating Waypoints Graphically You create waypoints graphically from your current location, and the latitude/longitude of the map pointer is shown ...
...press ENTER/MARK to save the waypoint into memory. When finished, press ENTER/MARK to confirm the changes. 5. To manually enter a set of coordinates, highlight the location coordinates, and press ENTER/MARK, use the ROCKER to highlight OK. Highlight Create Wpt,...location or map item, a description of the map. Use the ROCKER to enter a value, and press ENTER/MARK. 6. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 9 Creating Waypoints Graphically You create waypoints graphically from your current location, and the latitude/longitude of the map pointer is shown ...
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...course back to the marked location for quick response to the MOB location, press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. 10 To stop navigation to emergency situations. To start navigation back to that point. When a MOB is active, a MOB waypoint with an international MOB ... To stop navigation, press NAV/MOB highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. The MOB waypoint is on an active navigation to a location. Press ENTER to begin navigating to the MOB point. Press and hold NAV/MOB. 2. Use any other waypoint. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual The MOB ...
...course back to the marked location for quick response to the MOB location, press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. 10 To stop navigation to emergency situations. To start navigation back to that point. When a MOB is active, a MOB waypoint with an international MOB ... To stop navigation, press NAV/MOB highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. The MOB waypoint is on an active navigation to a location. Press ENTER to begin navigating to the MOB point. Press and hold NAV/MOB. 2. Use any other waypoint. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual The MOB ...
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... Page: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint on the map or from the User or Proximity sub tabs. 2. Use the ROCKER to save them. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 11
... Page: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint on the map or from the User or Proximity sub tabs. 2. Use the ROCKER to save them. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 11
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... Go To option is accessed from the Map Page. 12 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual The Go To function is the easiest method for selecting a destination. BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To change the Comment, Location, Coordinates, Depth, or Water Temp: 1. Navigating to a Destination Using the Nav Key The NAV key provides four...
... Go To option is accessed from the Map Page. 12 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual The Go To function is the easiest method for selecting a destination. BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To change the Comment, Location, Coordinates, Depth, or Water Temp: 1. Navigating to a Destination Using the Nav Key The NAV key provides four...
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..., an on -screen map item. 2. Go To appears. 3. If you are selecting a map item as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 automatically creates a waypoint at the map pointer location. Press ENTER to start a Go To from the waypoint lists, use the ROCKER to select...or on -screen map item such as roads, rivers, cities, and navaids, or a new map point. To start navigating to the waypoint. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 13 BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION Selecting a Go To Graphically A Go To can be used to highlight either the By Name or ...
..., an on -screen map item. 2. Go To appears. 3. If you are selecting a map item as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 automatically creates a waypoint at the map pointer location. Press ENTER to start a Go To from the waypoint lists, use the ROCKER to select...or on -screen map item such as roads, rivers, cities, and navaids, or a new map point. To start navigating to the waypoint. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 13 BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION Selecting a Go To Graphically A Go To can be used to highlight either the By Name or ...