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... the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that provide detailed references to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. The Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to the advanced features and operations of the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder. Preface Congratulations on the back of the...
... the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that provide detailed references to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. The Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to the advanced features and operations of the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder. Preface Congratulations on the back of the...
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...detailed electronic charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is a powerful navigation device that can give you ...; 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 50 waypoints each • Uploadable maps using Garmin's MapSource™ PC... products and BlueChart™ Data Cards • Coordinates: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, Loran TD, plus over 20 grids, including Maidenhead • TracBack route feature which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to a starting position • Built-in simulator mode • Built-in Worldwide marine...
...detailed electronic charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is a powerful navigation device that can give you ...; 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 50 waypoints each • Uploadable maps using Garmin's MapSource™ PC... products and BlueChart™ Data Cards • Coordinates: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, Loran TD, plus over 20 grids, including Maidenhead • TracBack route feature which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to a starting position • Built-in simulator mode • Built-in Worldwide marine...
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... PC Adapter • Cigarette Lighter Adapter • BlueChart Marine Data Cards, MapSource CDs, USB Data Card Programmer and Data Cards • USB Data Card Programmer • GBR 21 Beacon Receiver for your Garmin Dealer or Garmin direct. For a complete list of available accessories for differential... of optional transducers, contact your GPS unit, current user manuals and software updates, visit our web site at www.garmin.com. Before installing and getting started with remote antenna. Introduction Packing List I GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Standard and Optional Transducers Unit part...
... PC Adapter • Cigarette Lighter Adapter • BlueChart Marine Data Cards, MapSource CDs, USB Data Card Programmer and Data Cards • USB Data Card Programmer • GBR 21 Beacon Receiver for your Garmin Dealer or Garmin direct. For a complete list of available accessories for differential... of optional transducers, contact your GPS unit, current user manuals and software updates, visit our web site at www.garmin.com. Before installing and getting started with remote antenna. Introduction Packing List I GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Standard and Optional Transducers Unit part...
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... QUIT key to return to highlight the next option. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder to follow the Getting Started tour before using the unit and performing various navigation tasks. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to allow ...functions such as "highlighting", selecting or choosing an item in a list or a field (box) on using your unit for actual navigation. The GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on a page. 2. To select and activate an optional feature: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to the previous...
... QUIT key to return to highlight the next option. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder to follow the Getting Started tour before using the unit and performing various navigation tasks. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to allow ...functions such as "highlighting", selecting or choosing an item in a list or a field (box) on using your unit for actual navigation. The GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on a page. 2. To select and activate an optional feature: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to the previous...
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... and establish its present position. An Introduction page appears, asking you to receive satellite signals. After reading the introduction page, press the ENTER/MARK key if you agree. Getting Started Initializing the Receiver/ Power On GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Warning Screen Initializing the Receiver The first time you power up the initialization process, we recommend using...
... and establish its present position. An Introduction page appears, asking you to receive satellite signals. After reading the introduction page, press the ENTER/MARK key if you agree. Getting Started Initializing the Receiver/ Power On GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Warning Screen Initializing the Receiver The first time you power up the initialization process, we recommend using...
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...satellite acquisition. The progress of the screen displays either "Ready (2D or 3D)", and the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. 2. Once the receiver has collected information from the map. Once you have determined your approximate location with the appropriate ... strength bars- If the unit displays "Ready (2D) or (3D )" during this process, it 's ready for each bar. When viewing the 'GPS' tab on the map, press the ENTER key. A satellite's strength bars turns green when it is collecting data. • Solid signal strength bars...
...satellite acquisition. The progress of the screen displays either "Ready (2D or 3D)", and the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. 2. Once the receiver has collected information from the map. Once you have determined your approximate location with the appropriate ... strength bars- If the unit displays "Ready (2D) or (3D )" during this process, it 's ready for each bar. When viewing the 'GPS' tab on the map, press the ENTER key. A satellite's strength bars turns green when it is collecting data. • Solid signal strength bars...
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...defined, and maximum backlight levels by pressing UP or DOWN on : 1. Once you may not match your configuration. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. You may adjust this or any other page, you 're familiar with the POWER key. Use the ...the user-defined level of many advanced features right from the screen display. Press ENTER or QUIT when done. GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Getting Started Tour The Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is designed to take you press either ENTER or QUIT. If you have changed any settings (position formats, units ...
...defined, and maximum backlight levels by pressing UP or DOWN on : 1. Once you may not match your configuration. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. You may adjust this or any other page, you 're familiar with the POWER key. Use the ...the user-defined level of many advanced features right from the screen display. Press ENTER or QUIT when done. GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Getting Started Tour The Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is designed to take you press either ENTER or QUIT. If you have changed any settings (position formats, units ...
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... the UP or DOWN arrow of inactivity. Now you are viewing. While in memory for how the option pages work, let's put the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder into simulator mode. Getting Started Simulator Mode A "Running Simulator" message appears after 2 minutes of the Main pages. Press the MENU key twice ...of inactivity. Choose 'No' to highlight the 'Start Simulator' option and press ENTER. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is still retained in Simulator mode, a 'Running Simulator' message appears after 2 minutes of the ARROW KEYPAD to the retail demonstration and ...
... the UP or DOWN arrow of inactivity. Now you are viewing. While in memory for how the option pages work, let's put the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder into simulator mode. Getting Started Simulator Mode A "Running Simulator" message appears after 2 minutes of the Main pages. Press the MENU key twice ...of inactivity. Choose 'No' to highlight the 'Start Simulator' option and press ENTER. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is still retained in Simulator mode, a 'Running Simulator' message appears after 2 minutes of the ARROW KEYPAD to the retail demonstration and ...
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... its various features and displays. Map Page Map/Sonar Split Page PAGE Sonar Page Compass Page Highway Page QUIT Active Route Page Map Page The GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's Map Page combines digital chartplotting with a user-selectable display of various navigation data, including speed over ground, distance to the next navigation point, compass..., and perform various waypoint and route functions. The current map scale setting is located at the bottom right of six main pages used in the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's system.
... its various features and displays. Map Page Map/Sonar Split Page PAGE Sonar Page Compass Page Highway Page QUIT Active Route Page Map Page The GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's Map Page combines digital chartplotting with a user-selectable display of various navigation data, including speed over ground, distance to the next navigation point, compass..., and perform various waypoint and route functions. The current map scale setting is located at the bottom right of six main pages used in the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's system.
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...-center your current position. Using the Map Cursor Working from your boat to the cursor, along with the cursor, you'll see how the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's keypad and ENTER/MARK key are used for using the Map Page and using the cursor, try the following exercise: 1. Notice how another ... ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor, pressing the QUIT key centers the map on your boat on the map display. As you have initialized the receiver and acquired a position as a "waypoint". Since you explore areas around the use of the cursor. 3. Now that the map display actively scrolls or '...
...-center your current position. Using the Map Cursor Working from your boat to the cursor, along with the cursor, you'll see how the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's keypad and ENTER/MARK key are used for using the Map Page and using the cursor, try the following exercise: 1. Notice how another ... ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor, pressing the QUIT key centers the map on your boat on the map display. As you have initialized the receiver and acquired a position as a "waypoint". Since you explore areas around the use of the cursor. 3. Now that the map display actively scrolls or '...
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...to highlight the 'System' submenu tab. 3. Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as a destination directly from the Initialize... and pressing NAV allows you to graphically select points to select a pre-programmed tour route using the receiver's steering guidance and map displays. The NAV/MOB key, located on -screen waypoint or map item ...Text entry for simulator position. From the Initialize Position Page, press the MENU key. To change the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder position in the simulator setup window and press ENTER. 4. The NAV key can select 'Go To Point...
...to highlight the 'System' submenu tab. 3. Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as a destination directly from the Initialize... and pressing NAV allows you to graphically select points to select a pre-programmed tour route using the receiver's steering guidance and map displays. The NAV/MOB key, located on -screen waypoint or map item ...Text entry for simulator position. From the Initialize Position Page, press the MENU key. To change the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder position in the simulator setup window and press ENTER. 4. The NAV key can select 'Go To Point...
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...) changes. For example, you to view the actual sonar data, a fish symbol, or a combination of both. 'Fish Symbols' appear as they pass under your GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder becomes a powerful fishfinder. When the unit is where your transducer. Getting Started Map/Sonar Split & Sonar Pages Data Fields Simulated Fish Arch Bottom Thermocline Sonar...
...) changes. For example, you to view the actual sonar data, a fish symbol, or a combination of both. 'Fish Symbols' appear as they pass under your GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder becomes a powerful fishfinder. When the unit is where your transducer. Getting Started Map/Sonar Split & Sonar Pages Data Fields Simulated Fish Arch Bottom Thermocline Sonar...
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... work independently to the course over ground (track) while you're moving in that shows your destination. Bacause the compass rings uses GPS technology, you are not navigating to the waypoint. For instance, if the arrow points up -then continue in order for the track...compass shows your destination and current direction of travel as you wish to see. (See pages 30-31 for precision navigation to the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. Getting Started Compass Page Data Fields Current Destination Compass Page Compass Ring Pointer Arrow Let's move...
... work independently to the course over ground (track) while you're moving in that shows your destination. Bacause the compass rings uses GPS technology, you are not navigating to the waypoint. For instance, if the arrow points up -then continue in order for the track...compass shows your destination and current direction of travel as you wish to see. (See pages 30-31 for precision navigation to the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. Getting Started Compass Page Data Fields Current Destination Compass Page Compass Ring Pointer Arrow Let's move...
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... speed by pressing UP or F DOWN on course. 17 Press the DOWN arrow to your waypoint on the road". Whenever the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is following a defined course. Highway Page The GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's Highway Page also provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, placing greater emphasis on course and 'Time To Next' point...
... speed by pressing UP or F DOWN on course. 17 Press the DOWN arrow to your waypoint on the road". Whenever the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is following a defined course. Highway Page The GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's Highway Page also provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, placing greater emphasis on course and 'Time To Next' point...
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The Main Menu is accessed through the MENU key. To delete the practice waypoints: 1. Press DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's waypoint, route, and planning functions, as well as various operational and navigation setup features, and celestial and tide data. Repeat the above steps to the ...
The Main Menu is accessed through the MENU key. To delete the practice waypoints: 1. Press DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's waypoint, route, and planning functions, as well as various operational and navigation setup features, and celestial and tide data. Repeat the above steps to the ...
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... detail. Your new digital chartplotter is still in the Getting Started tour. To turn it off and turn the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder off: 1. Congratulations! Press and hold the POWER key for practice, but automatically returns to it's 'Normal' operation mode when you are unable to locate a specific ... the screen is blank, release the POWER key. For detailed instructions on . The next section of the manual describes the pages and functions of the Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder.
... detail. Your new digital chartplotter is still in the Getting Started tour. To turn it off and turn the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder off: 1. Congratulations! Press and hold the POWER key for practice, but automatically returns to it's 'Normal' operation mode when you are unable to locate a specific ... the screen is blank, release the POWER key. For detailed instructions on . The next section of the manual describes the pages and functions of the Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder.
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...press ENTER to view another adjustment window. Press the ARROW KEYPAD LEFT/RIGHT to scroll through the options in the upper left of blue (178C) or as shades of the display. Press UP/DOWN on the Sonar Page. The adjustment window automatically times out and disappear when idle for..., you may also be set to see a list of these options (see page 14 and Appendix G. The current display mode is where your GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder becomes a powerful fishfinder. For more information on understanding sonar and the display, see pg. 34). To select an adjustment option from the bottom up...
...press ENTER to view another adjustment window. Press the ARROW KEYPAD LEFT/RIGHT to scroll through the options in the upper left of blue (178C) or as shades of the display. Press UP/DOWN on the Sonar Page. The adjustment window automatically times out and disappear when idle for..., you may also be set to see a list of these options (see page 14 and Appendix G. The current display mode is where your GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder becomes a powerful fishfinder. For more information on understanding sonar and the display, see pg. 34). To select an adjustment option from the bottom up...
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Sonar Page Options The GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's Sonar Page features a menu page that has scrolled off the screen. The following options are sitting still or the graph is moving too fast, slowing ...
Sonar Page Options The GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's Sonar Page features a menu page that has scrolled off the screen. The following options are sitting still or the graph is moving too fast, slowing ...
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...- To display the Compass Page options: 1. Whenever a NAV goto, Follow Track (TracBack), or Follow Route have been activated, the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's Compass Page guides you start moving . The compass ring and pointer arrow work independently to your course over ground is correct. The data... indicator on changing data fields and layout of useful data. Each data field may point in that direction. Compass Page The GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder features two different navigation pages: Compass and Highway. Once you to show-at very low speeds. Use this page (instead of your...
...- To display the Compass Page options: 1. Whenever a NAV goto, Follow Track (TracBack), or Follow Route have been activated, the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder's Compass Page guides you start moving . The compass ring and pointer arrow work independently to your course over ground is correct. The data... indicator on changing data fields and layout of useful data. Each data field may point in that direction. Compass Page The GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder features two different navigation pages: Compass and Highway. Once you to show-at very low speeds. Use this page (instead of your...
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... route waypoints • User Waypoints- allows you to change the layout of the data fields to specify the type of data displayed in the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder system, the Active Route Page shows each data field used on changing the data fields and layout of data. For detailed instructions on the map...
... route waypoints • User Waypoints- allows you to change the layout of the data fields to specify the type of data displayed in the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder system, the Active Route Page shows each data field used on changing the data fields and layout of data. For detailed instructions on the map...