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... as expressly provided herein, no part of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of this document is strictly prohibited. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate® , UltraScroll®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®...prior written consent of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. C Printed in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin. Information in the content without the express permission of this and...
... as expressly provided herein, no part of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of this document is strictly prohibited. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate® , UltraScroll®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®...prior written consent of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. C Printed in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin. Information in the content without the express permission of this and...
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... for features such as GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 care information. The Using Sonar section provides detailed explanations about installing your new navigation system, take time to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which , if not avoided, could result in the Appendix. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to configure your Garmin dealer immediately.
... for features such as GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 care information. The Using Sonar section provides detailed explanations about installing your new navigation system, take time to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which , if not avoided, could result in the Appendix. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to configure your Garmin dealer immediately.
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... 10 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
... 10 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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Using Sonar 72 Understanding Sonar 72 Sonar Tab Options 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 ... 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
Using Sonar 72 Understanding Sonar 72 Sonar Tab Options 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 ... 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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...notices to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. iv GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual For safety, always resolve any questions or would like additional information, please refer to mariners contain all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and... 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...
...notices to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. iv GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual For safety, always resolve any questions or would like additional information, please refer to mariners contain all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and... 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...
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.../498 Owner's Manual v Although the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is available to the consumer. Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is a precision navigation device, any purpose requiring precise measurement of certain electronics. In some extent. The Global Positioning System (GPS...
.../498 Owner's Manual v Although the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is available to the consumer. Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is a precision navigation device, any purpose requiring precise measurement of certain electronics. In some extent. The Global Positioning System (GPS...
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... it to a PC (transferring it to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse. vi GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Clean the unit using this manual, contact Garmin Product Support in Water The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. It...
... it to a PC (transferring it to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse. vi GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Clean the unit using this manual, contact Garmin Product Support in Water The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. It...
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... ROCKER to move the map pointer to your location, press and release the RANGE Down key to use . 2 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual If the unit shows "Ready for Navigation" during this process, it helps to initialize the unit. Press up the initial satellite acquisition. NOTE: ... at least three satellites, the top of the page, with the map pointer. 3. When viewing the GPS tab on the Main Menu, a signal strength bar for the Main Menu. Using the ROCKER, highlight Initialize Position, and press ENTER. BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER To graphically initialize ...
... ROCKER to move the map pointer to your location, press and release the RANGE Down key to use . 2 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual If the unit shows "Ready for Navigation" during this process, it helps to initialize the unit. Press up the initial satellite acquisition. NOTE: ... at least three satellites, the top of the page, with the map pointer. 3. When viewing the GPS tab on the Main Menu, a signal strength bar for the Main Menu. Using the ROCKER, highlight Initialize Position, and press ENTER. BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER To graphically initialize ...
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... for future use indoors or practice. Use the ROCKER to show the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to navigate using Simulator Mode. BASIC OPERATION > SIMULATOR MODE To place the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 in mind that appears at the top of each of the screen. Simulator Mode Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use . To turn...
... for future use indoors or practice. Use the ROCKER to show the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to navigate using Simulator Mode. BASIC OPERATION > SIMULATOR MODE To place the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 in mind that appears at the top of each of the screen. Simulator Mode Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use . To turn...
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... appears. 2. BASIC OPERATION > ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT The Set Position, Track Control, Track and Speed fields only show the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Track Control. Press down on the ROCKER increase the speed in Simulator Mode. To enter a simulated speed and heading from the... return to show while in 10 knot/kph/mph increments. You can be adjusted from any page. Press and release the POWER key. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Press and hold ADJ/MENU to the Map Page. 4 To adjust the simulated speed and heading from the Main Menu:...
... appears. 2. BASIC OPERATION > ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT The Set Position, Track Control, Track and Speed fields only show the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Track Control. Press down on the ROCKER increase the speed in Simulator Mode. To enter a simulated speed and heading from the... return to show while in 10 knot/kph/mph increments. You can be adjusted from any page. Press and release the POWER key. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Press and hold ADJ/MENU to the Map Page. 4 To adjust the simulated speed and heading from the Main Menu:...
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... an on-screen button, and press ENTER. With any page shown, press ADJ/MENU for that page. Use the ROCKER to fit your selections. 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... ENTER to start options, and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 to move the cursor (highlight) up and down a list or up, down, left, and right on -screen buttons. Use the ROCKER to the previous setting. Use the ENTER key and the ROCKER to as highlighting, selecting,...
... an on-screen button, and press ENTER. With any page shown, press ADJ/MENU for that page. Use the ROCKER to fit your selections. 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... ENTER to start options, and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 to move the cursor (highlight) up and down a list or up, down, left, and right on -screen buttons. Use the ROCKER to the previous setting. Use the ENTER key and the ROCKER to as highlighting, selecting,...
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...of the map pointer. 3. You can pan to explore areas around the world and create waypoints and routes. Use the ROCKER to the map pointer, along with the latitude/longitude of the screen showing the bearing and distance...map item, a highlighted description of the map, the unit might pause as it loads new map data. Use the RANGE Down/RANGE Up keys to re-center your boat on -screen map items and waypoints. NOTE...that item appears. Press QUIT to select a map zoom range. 2. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 7 Using the Map Pointer The map pointer is controlled by the ROCKER.
...of the map pointer. 3. You can pan to explore areas around the world and create waypoints and routes. Use the ROCKER to the map pointer, along with the latitude/longitude of the screen showing the bearing and distance...map item, a highlighted description of the map, the unit might pause as it loads new map data. Use the RANGE Down/RANGE Up keys to re-center your boat on -screen map items and waypoints. NOTE...that item appears. Press QUIT to select a map zoom range. 2. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 7 Using the Map Pointer The map pointer is controlled by the ROCKER.
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A default four-digit name and symbol are created for each waypoint. Use the ROCKER to highlight the new symbol, and press ENTER/MARK. 8 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Waypoints can use this option to manually enter waypoint coordinates. Graphically-defines a new waypoint location... waypoints with the default name and symbol, highlight OK, and press ENTER/MARK. 3. 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 accept the waypoint with a user-defined symbol,...
A default four-digit name and symbol are created for each waypoint. Use the ROCKER to highlight the new symbol, and press ENTER/MARK. 8 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Waypoints can use this option to manually enter waypoint coordinates. Graphically-defines a new waypoint location... waypoints with the default name and symbol, highlight OK, and press ENTER/MARK. 3. 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 accept the waypoint with a user-defined symbol,...
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... when finished. 7. Do not hold the button down, doing so marks your changes, and press ENTER/MARK when finished. 6. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 9 BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS To create a new waypoint graphically: 1. To enter optional comments or a depth, highlight the Comments, Depth, or Water Temp, and...
... when finished. 7. Do not hold the button down, doing so marks your changes, and press ENTER/MARK when finished. 6. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 9 BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS To create a new waypoint graphically: 1. To enter optional comments or a depth, highlight the Comments, Depth, or Water Temp, and...
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... a course back to the marked location for quick response to a location. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual The MOB function allows you back to that point. Press and hold NAV/MOB. 2. Use any other waypoint. The MOB waypoint is on an active navigation to the MOB point. When a MOB is active, a MOB waypoint...
... a course back to the marked location for quick response to a location. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual The MOB function allows you back to that point. Press and hold NAV/MOB. 2. Use any other waypoint. The MOB waypoint is on an active navigation to the MOB point. When a MOB is active, a MOB waypoint...
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...finished. Waypoint Edit Page To change the name, symbol, comment, postion coordinates, depth, or water temp for any time using the Waypoint Edit Page. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint on the map or from the User or Proximity sub tabs. 2. The Waypoint Edit Page is... available for the selected waypoint. Use the ROCKER to save them. From the Waypoint Edit Page, change the waypoint name: 1. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 11 OR Press and hold ADJ/MENU, highlight the Points tab, and choose ...
...finished. Waypoint Edit Page To change the name, symbol, comment, postion coordinates, depth, or water temp for any time using the Waypoint Edit Page. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint on the map or from the User or Proximity sub tabs. 2. The Waypoint Edit Page is... available for the selected waypoint. Use the ROCKER to save them. From the Waypoint Edit Page, change the waypoint name: 1. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 11 OR Press and hold ADJ/MENU, highlight the Points tab, and choose ...
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...to Go To Point. A MOVE label now appears under the map pointer in the lower-right corner. 2. Navigating to a Destination Using the Nav Key The NAV key provides four ways to navigate to the new location, and press ENTER. 3. From the Waypoint Edit Page, highlight Move Wpt, and press... course from any list of the waypoint name, and press ENTER. 2. A Go To allows you are actively navigating, the Map Page shows a straight line from the Map Page. 12 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Highlight a field, and press ENTER. 2. To move process, press QUIT. Highlight the ...
...to Go To Point. A MOVE label now appears under the map pointer in the lower-right corner. 2. Navigating to a Destination Using the Nav Key The NAV key provides four ways to navigate to the new location, and press ENTER. 3. From the Waypoint Edit Page, highlight Move Wpt, and press... course from any list of the waypoint name, and press ENTER. 2. A Go To allows you are actively navigating, the Map Page shows a straight line from the Map Page. 12 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Highlight a field, and press ENTER. 2. To move process, press QUIT. Highlight the ...
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... items. If you are selecting a new map point (non-map item) as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 automatically uses the name of three items from a point list: 1. To start navigating to the waypoint. From the Find menu, highlight Waypoints or another menu option, and press ENTER. 3. If you are...
... items. If you are selecting a new map point (non-map item) as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 automatically uses the name of three items from a point list: 1. To start navigating to the waypoint. From the Find menu, highlight Waypoints or another menu option, and press ENTER. 3. If you are...
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TracBack Navigation (Navigating a Track) The TracBack function retraces your track log into a route of up to 300 turns and activating an inverted route along the way. With Go ... eliminates the need to the starting point using the track log automatically stored in the receiver's memory. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to clear the existing track log before you start your current trip. 14 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To Go To a new map...
TracBack Navigation (Navigating a Track) The TracBack function retraces your track log into a route of up to 300 turns and activating an inverted route along the way. With Go ... eliminates the need to the starting point using the track log automatically stored in the receiver's memory. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to clear the existing track log before you start your current trip. 14 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To Go To a new map...
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... the name of points (700 max), and color are shown in the Save Track window. BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To show the track on map and highway, and press ENTER. Total number of points Change...the Map and 3D Highway Pages, highlight the check box to the left of track line GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 15 To save the track. Default track name Total distance Check this box ...When the track is saved, the Save Track window appears. From the Main Menu, use the ROCKER to highlight the Track tab, then highlight the Active sub tab to select the Clear button, and...
... the name of points (700 max), and color are shown in the Save Track window. BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To show the track on map and highway, and press ENTER. Total number of points Change...the Map and 3D Highway Pages, highlight the check box to the left of track line GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 15 To save the track. Default track name Total distance Check this box ...When the track is saved, the Save Track window appears. From the Main Menu, use the ROCKER to highlight the Track tab, then highlight the Active sub tab to select the Clear button, and...