Garmin GPSMAP 492 Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 492 Support Question
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Question posted by mzgodny on August 9th, 2011
Can The Software Be Updated
Can a Garmin GPSmap 492 be connected to a computer to upgrade software
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Related Garmin GPSMAP 492 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...GPS receiver. Take a moment now to compare the contents of this manual and learn the operating procedures for your new navigation system, take time to configure your sonar options. Before you begin working with the GPSMAP 392/398/492...the CANet accessory installation instructions for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 392/398/492/498. The Main Pages section provides detailed ...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... Manual i Manual Conventions i Warning iv Caution v Care Information vi
Basic Operation 1 Initializing the Receiver 1 Simulator Mode 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Interface Keys 5 Entering Data and Selecting Options 6 Using... 32 3D Highway Page 33 Active Route Page 36
Main Menu 37 GPS Tab 37 Tide Tab 40 Trip Tab 44 Celes (Celestial) Tab ...70
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
...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 ... 100 LORAN TD System 103 Optional Accessories 105 Software License Agreement 106 Product Registration 106 Limited Warranty 107 FCC Compliance 108 Declaration of Conformity...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... the "Appendix." The title page, and then the Warning Page appears while the unit conducts a self-test. 2.
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER 3.
The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. Press and hold the POWER key until the power tone
sounds, then release the POWER...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
... distress call allows a vessel in trouble to "Connecting the Power/Data Cable" on the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498. Use the ROCKER to highlight the individual tabs...received from a distress call on the chartplotter. The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 requires input from a GPS to the Coast Guard. On the Map Page, use the ROCKER to transmit and receive location information. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
....
As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for additional instructions on a bar graph for the highlighted tab automatically appears to the highlighted item. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's ...Manual
37 Sub tabs
Main menu tabs
Main Menu
MAIN MENU > GPS TAB
To select a Menu tab from any page in view. GPS Tab
The GPS tab ...
Owner's Manual - Page 46
The unit then updates the location, date, and time. The outer circle represents the horizon (north up con&#...You can use the sky view to the receiver's last known location.
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...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... PC to transmit and receive location information. A Transfer Complete message appears after the data is used by mariners for more information on DSC and using it can be exchanged with other compatible units and Garmin's MapSource software program on your GPSMAP 392/398/492/498. DSC Tab
DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to or from...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
...Setup
button allows you to accept software updates from your location while in Simulator Mode. The following options: • Factory Defaults-restores all settings to Garmin's original
setup values for additional ...type.
* These fields are only available when the unit is in Simulator Mode. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
MAIN MENU > SYSTM (SYSTEM) TAB • System Mode-sets ...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... x 320 pixels)
Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to 70°C)
Performance 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 Accuracy:
Position: Range: 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to IEC 529-IPX...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
...marine VHF and LORAN antennas should avoid mounting the antenna high on the coaxial cable and the coaxial cable shortened to route the coaxial cable either through, or outside the antenna mount. The Garmin... heeling. APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE GPSMAP 492/498 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA
Suggested locations for mounting the external antenna. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
87 Never paint...
Owner's Manual - Page 103
...navigation. The gray bar means the GPS is in the process of each available satellite shows over two location rings on -board atomic clock.
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
95 Satellite ... signal for navigation, the satellite number is receiving from the satellite's on the Satellite Information Page. When the GPS receiver has achieved a GPS location, the current location appears in or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 104
... > WHAT IS WAAS/EGNOS?
What is an FAA funded service to improve the overall integrity of providing your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that adheres to http://gps.faa.gov.
96
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual For more information, go to the MOPS (Minimum Operational Performance Standard) for users in regions...
Owner's Manual - Page 105
.../mmsi.htm.
In order to a ship station license. Garmin does not supply this number.
What is available at the...marine/. US Federal User: Federal users can obtain an MMSI assignment from their VHF radio with the FCC (Form 605). GPSMAP 392/398/492...users (for example, recreational users who travel outside the U.S. To receive information on a phone, you first need a phone number ...
Owner's Manual - Page 108
... Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the ...
Messages and Alarms
The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 uses an on...GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the antenna wiring is already in your unit contains data copy protection. Contact your dealer or Garmin...Garmin Product Support. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have drifted out of the Drift Alarm value.
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GPSMAP 392/398/492...
Owner's Manual - Page 110
... uploaded track does not fit into memory. Waypoint Already Exists-you entered a saved track name that already exists in memory. Waypoint Memory Full-you are connected to needs a software update. APPENDIX > MESSAGES
Sonar Service Incompatible-(only applied to the GPSMAP 392/492) the external sonar device you have used all 4,000 waypoints available.
Owner's Manual - Page 111
...mariner, the system is used for favorite fishing spots and other waypoints recorded as TDs.
The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the U.S.
The GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS...
103 Change to using GPS. Since the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 does not rely on...ects those who have a collection of a LORAN receiver. When the unit is approximately 30 meters. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 113
... receiver, marine autopilot, or other end.
MapSource offers several detailed mapping options that are available in the boat.
105 USB Data Card Programmer-programs blank data cards at 44-0870-8501241. PC Interface Cable with you can take it with Vehicle Power Adapter-connects the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 to another CANet-compatible Garmin unit...
Owner's Manual - Page 118
... 22
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Power key 5 power on/off 1 proximity waypoints 50
Q
Quit key 5
R
receiving a DSC call 24 replace from card 59 review
DSC call 23 waypoints 11 Rocker key 5 ...95 scroll speed 80 selecting options 6 shallow/deep water alarm 71
simulator mode 3 software update card 65 soft bottom 84 sonar 72
depth line 76 understanding 72 whiteline 76 ... thermoclines 83
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 122
..., Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com
Part Number 190-00653-00 Rev. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.
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or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc.
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