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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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... gets a position fix, or you press ENTER to collect satellite data and establish its present location. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER 3. Press and hold the POWER key. 2. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. When the screen is shipped from the factory in a location...
... gets a position fix, or you press ENTER to collect satellite data and establish its present location. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER 3. Press and hold the POWER key. 2. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. When the screen is shipped from the factory in a location...
Owner's Manual
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...for each bar. • No signal strength bars-the receiver is not necessary to see the next lower map range. 4. When viewing the GPS tab on the map, press ENTER. If you have determined your location, press and release the RANGE Down key to initialize the unit. Using...speed up or down on the bottom of the screen shows either "Ready for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is ready for the satellites indicated. • Hollow signal strength bars-the receiver has found the indicated satellite(s) and is collecting data. • Solid signal strength bars-the receiver is ...
...for each bar. • No signal strength bars-the receiver is not necessary to see the next lower map range. 4. When viewing the GPS tab on the map, press ENTER. If you have determined your location, press and release the RANGE Down key to initialize the unit. Using...speed up or down on the bottom of the screen shows either "Ready for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is ready for the satellites indicated. • Hollow signal strength bars-the receiver has found the indicated satellite(s) and is collecting data. • Solid signal strength bars-the receiver is ...
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... > SIMULATOR MODE To place the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 in Simulator Mode. Use the ROCKER to highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. 3. Keep in Simulator Mode, and this mode should never be used for actual navigation. Simulator Mode Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use . Any satellite signal strength bars shown are...
... > SIMULATOR MODE To place the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 in Simulator Mode. Use the ROCKER to highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. 3. Keep in Simulator Mode, and this mode should never be used for actual navigation. Simulator Mode Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use . Any satellite signal strength bars shown are...
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... using the ROCKER. The unit must have acquired at least three satellites to highlight the new symbol, and press ENTER/MARK. 8 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 stores up to 10 characters for the new waypoint. 2. To accept...
... using the ROCKER. The unit must have acquired at least three satellites to highlight the new symbol, and press ENTER/MARK. 8 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 stores up to 10 characters for the new waypoint. 2. To accept...
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... a Track: 1. To stop Follow Track navigation, press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. 16 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual For best performance, keep the interval set to Resolution. • If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is set to follow your path accurately...waypoints might not mark your exact path. To stop TracBack navigation, press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. You can not follow , and press ENTER. 3. When a TracBack is active, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 takes the track log currently stored in order to the most...
... a Track: 1. To stop Follow Track navigation, press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. 16 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual For best performance, keep the interval set to Resolution. • If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is set to follow your path accurately...waypoints might not mark your exact path. To stop TracBack navigation, press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. You can not follow , and press ENTER. 3. When a TracBack is active, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 takes the track log currently stored in order to the most...
Owner's Manual
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...is accessed by function. Press left on changing settings and entering data. Press QUIT to highlight a tab. GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of what satellites are visible to select individual items. 2. The 19 Menu tabs are being tracked. The signal strength is...navigation, interface management, and setup menus. MAIN MENU The Main Menu provides access to the right. If you an indication of the sub tab items, press right on the ROCKER to exit the Main Menu. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 37 The information for each satellite, with the satellite...
...is accessed by function. Press left on changing settings and entering data. Press QUIT to highlight a tab. GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of what satellites are visible to select individual items. 2. The 19 Menu tabs are being tracked. The signal strength is...navigation, interface management, and setup menus. MAIN MENU The Main Menu provides access to the right. If you an indication of the sub tab items, press right on the ROCKER to exit the Main Menu. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 37 The information for each satellite, with the satellite...
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... to help determine if any satellites are being calculated in Simulator Mode. 38 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 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...
... to help determine if any satellites are being calculated in Simulator Mode. 38 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 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...
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...satellites, install the unit with a clear view of the sky in a location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. If you need to raise the antenna to ensure the best reception. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 87 Installing the GPSMAP 492/498 External GPS Antenna The GPSMAP 492/498... through, or outside the antenna mount. NOTE: It is possible to remove the BNC connector on or crimp BNC connector. The Garmin antenna screws directly onto any standard 1" x 14thread antenna mount. To complete the external antenna installation, you need the appropriate fasteners ...
...satellites, install the unit with a clear view of the sky in a location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. If you need to raise the antenna to ensure the best reception. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 87 Installing the GPSMAP 492/498 External GPS Antenna The GPSMAP 492/498... through, or outside the antenna mount. NOTE: It is possible to remove the BNC connector on or crimp BNC connector. The Garmin antenna screws directly onto any standard 1" x 14thread antenna mount. To complete the external antenna installation, you need the appropriate fasteners ...
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... screen. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 95 APPENDIX > SATELLITE INFORMATION Satellite Strength Indicator Bars The Satellite Strength Indicator Bars show satellite location with North or your current track at the top of storing orbital data it is receiving from the satellite's on the location rings. When the unit is using the satellite signal for navigation, the satellite number...
... screen. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 95 APPENDIX > SATELLITE INFORMATION Satellite Strength Indicator Bars The Satellite Strength Indicator Bars show satellite location with North or your current track at the top of storing orbital data it is receiving from the satellite's on the location rings. When the unit is using the satellite signal for navigation, the satellite number...
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...up of Alaska. For this reason, when you enable WAAS on your GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 in the world. The system is just one service provider that provided by GPS satellites alone. APPENDIX > WHAT IS WAAS/EGNOS? In Europe, WAAS is ...Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS). For more information, go to the FAA's Web site, testing of WAAS in North America. Two master stations, located on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that are not supported by ground reference stations. According to http://gps.faa.gov. 96 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498...
...up of Alaska. For this reason, when you enable WAAS on your GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 in the world. The system is just one service provider that provided by GPS satellites alone. APPENDIX > WHAT IS WAAS/EGNOS? In Europe, WAAS is ...Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS). For more information, go to the FAA's Web site, testing of WAAS in North America. Two master stations, located on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that are not supported by ground reference stations. According to http://gps.faa.gov. 96 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498...
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APPENDIX > NAVIGATION TERMS Navigation Terms Avg Speed-the average of the GPS signals and satellite geometry. Dist to Destination-the distance from and to a Go To destination or the final waypoint in a route. DOP (Dilution of Precision)-refl... next waypoint in the route. Leg Time-the time required to travel from current location to the next waypoint (in sequence) in a route. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Depth-the depth below the transducer. Dist to Next-the distance from a route waypoint to the indicated route waypoint. Moving Average Speed...
APPENDIX > NAVIGATION TERMS Navigation Terms Avg Speed-the average of the GPS signals and satellite geometry. Dist to Destination-the distance from and to a Go To destination or the final waypoint in a route. DOP (Dilution of Precision)-refl... next waypoint in the route. Leg Time-the time required to travel from current location to the next waypoint (in sequence) in a route. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Depth-the depth below the transducer. Dist to Next-the distance from a route waypoint to the indicated route waypoint. Moving Average Speed...
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..." alarm. Simulating Operation-the unit is full; GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 101 No Tide Stations for that ...satellite signals. APPENDIX > MESSAGES Proximity Alarm-you used all available proximity waypoints. Proximity Alarm Memory Full-you entered the alarm radius for the transducer. Route Truncated-uploaded route from a data card that Area-no tide stations within 100 miles of points or create a second route. Contact your dealer or Garmin... specified overlaps the area specified for normal navigation. Fish Alarm (not a textual alarm, as indicated by a...
..." alarm. Simulating Operation-the unit is full; GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 101 No Tide Stations for that ...satellite signals. APPENDIX > MESSAGES Proximity Alarm-you used all available proximity waypoints. Proximity Alarm Memory Full-you entered the alarm radius for the transducer. Route Truncated-uploaded route from a data card that Area-no tide stations within 100 miles of points or create a second route. Contact your dealer or Garmin... specified overlaps the area specified for normal navigation. Fish Alarm (not a textual alarm, as indicated by a...
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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