Garmin GPSMAP 188C Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 188C Support Question
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Question posted by oqair on December 3rd, 2013
Garmin 188c Startup Problem
The problem happens when the unit is turned off aftet say one hour. It will not start again unless I put it in the ice chess for a few minutes. I beleive the problem is with the startup IC. My question what is this part and how I can. Get it through the net. TKS
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Related Garmin GPSMAP 188C Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 1
GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder
chartplotting receiver & depth-finder
(GPSMAP 188C Shown)
owner's manual and reference guide
Owners Manual - Page 3
...marine navigation systems available! Part Two is broken down into sections that you with the unit. Look for your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 handy and connect to the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder and provides a Getting Started...The Garmin GPSMAP® 188/188C/238 Sounders utilize the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full featured mapping to concentrate on choosing one of the GPSMAP 188/188C/...
Owners Manual - Page 4
.... The GPS 188C Sounder does not contain any interference received, including interference...GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be made by one of this device under Part 15 regulations.
These limits are designed to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in actual use a combination of Garmin is to provide customers with the instructions, may cause undesired operation.
We use , carefully compare indications from that is subject to mariners contain all aspects of the FCC interference limits for its compo- Use the GPSMAP 188/188C/238...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...your GPS unit, current user manuals and software updates, visit our web site at www.garmin.com. Standard Package: • GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Unit ...Receiver for your Garmin dealer immediately. Before installing and getting started with external antenna only)
vi GA 22 H-Field Antenna • 2nd Mounting Station • Marine Swivel Mount, 1" RAM® Mount (GPSMAP 188 with your unit...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...marine basemap to 20 miles includes detailed ocean, river and lake coastlines, cities, interstates, US state highways, and local thoroughfares • 50 reversible routes with up to give you the information you better accuracy • Differential-Ready - receive...the Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is a powerful navigation device that can give you need:
Precision Performance • 188C:...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...its present position. Getting Started Initializing the Receiver/
Power On
GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Warning Screen
2
The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's advanced keypad system is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which usually provides a position fix within a few minutes. We strongly encourage you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder unit and antenna have been...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... for use .
3 Getting Started Initializing the Receiver
Point to your approximate location and press ENTER/MARK. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the map cursor and point to your approximate location within a few minutes.
the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellites are ready
for use .
The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder will now...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... turn on the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, the GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. Press ENTER or QUIT when done. The Getting Started ...units of the unit, refer to the reference section for instructions on the Pages Tab (see page 83).
6
GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Getting Started Tour
The Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is displayed after the unit...
Owners Manual - Page 81
... 4-5 for the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder to receive WAAS and DGPS corrections at the same time. allows the receiver to locate your DGPS receiver and the distance from the DGPS transmitting station. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired option and press ENTER.
) NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is attached to the unit and Garmin DGPS, RTCM In...
Owners Manual - Page 87
...the FCC (Form 605). Once a DSC position is used by mariners to show the received position on the unit. The 9-digit MMSI number acts like a phone. Reference Main Menu...receive a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number.
What is Digital selective calling (DSC)? Garmin does not supply this number! Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS...
Owners Manual - Page 88
...MMSI assignments from their ship station license. HOW CAN GARMIN HELP YOU WITH DSC? During normal, non-emergency ...marine/. Information is limited to commercial and recreational vessels. This service is available at the following web site: http://apollo.ic... To receive information on an emergency channel with DSC support.
recreational users who travel outside the U.S. To receive Distress...
Owners Manual - Page 89
... alarm will pop up and a message displays when a Distress Call is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to store incoming information received from another user's DSC capable VHF/GPS combination. The alarm only sounds on a Distress Call, and it is entered.)
DSC Position Report The Position Report operates similarly to the Distress...
Owners Manual - Page 97
.... • None - allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM...
When transferring data between two Garmin units, be turned to choose from: Host, Request...unit to external NMEA devices, a DGPS beacon receiver, a personal computer, another Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder.
Comm (Communications) Tab- lets you select 'Garmin Data Transfer', there are :
Port 1: • Garmin...
Owners Manual - Page 102
.... Most marine VHF and LORAN antennas do not seriously degrade the GPS antenna's reception. To install the GPS antenna:
1.
Make sure that has a clear, unobstructed view of the display unit. Keep...try using a 1" x 14-thread extension mast available at most marine dealers. Once the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder unit has been installed, connect the cable to get the best possible ...
Owners Manual - Page 103
... temperatures exceeding this range (in all directions to ensure the best reception. To install the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder unit: 1. Insert the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder into the display case. 6. Appendix A Unit Installation
OK The Mounting Bracket is suitable for the display unit, make sure you risk damaging the Mounting Bracket.
93 Avoid mounting the...
Owners Manual - Page 110
...the unit will sound when the data card has been removed. If the card is properly inserted. Press ENTER to acknowledge.
100
Installing and Removing Data Cards
The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder uses optional Garmin marine .... 3. You may be
exposed when it is still not recognized, contact the Garmin or your Garmin dealer for assistance. Firmly push the card into the slot, with the card. Once...
Owners Manual - Page 111
... Garmin Europe at 44-1794-519944. Water Immersion
The GPSMAP 188/188C...problems that may result. It is coated with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. It is constructed of a car) as in the unit's memory without the need for 30 minutes. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA, ALCOHOL, ABRASIVES, OR ANTI-GREASE DETERGENTS WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. Cleaning
The GPSMAP 188/188C...
Owners Manual - Page 112
... the desired destination. From the perspective of a LORAN receiver. Position coordinates may be displayed as TDs, and all... for inland navigation by the United States Coast Guard. The GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS coordinates to using LORAN TD coordinates...Since the GPSMAP unit does not rely on the LORAN signal for navigation, it simulates the operation of a mariner, the system...
Owners Manual - Page 126
... high-contrast, 10-level grayscale FSTN LCD with adjustable backlighting (360 x 240 pixels 188C: 5.0" diagonal (12.7 cm) high-contrast, 16-color TFT display with adjustable backlighting...Receiver:
Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver
Acquisition Times*
Warm: Approx. 15 seconds
Cold:
Approx. 45 seconds
AutoLocate: Approx. 2 minutes
Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
GPS...
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