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GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder chartplotting receiver & depth-finder (GPSMAP 188C Shown) owner's manual and reference guide
GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder chartplotting receiver & depth-finder (GPSMAP 188C Shown) owner's manual and reference guide
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...specific topic quickly and look up detailed information about the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder. Part Two is broken down into sections that you to the advanced features and operations of the most out of Garmin GPS and full featured mapping to go through this manual. ) NOTE..., take the time to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotters. This manual covers instructions for your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 handy and connect to re-register using our NEW on-line system. To get the most advanced marine navigation systems available! Introduction Preface and Registration ...
...specific topic quickly and look up detailed information about the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder. Part Two is broken down into sections that you to the advanced features and operations of the most out of Garmin GPS and full featured mapping to go through this manual. ) NOTE..., take the time to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotters. This manual covers instructions for your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 handy and connect to re-register using our NEW on-line system. To get the most advanced marine navigation systems available! Introduction Preface and Registration ...
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... a circuit different from that to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center. This equipment generates, uses and .... If this device must accept any user-serviceable parts. The GPS 188C Sounder does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation... interference limits for help. Introduction FCC Compliance ii FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications...
... a circuit different from that to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center. This equipment generates, uses and .... If this device must accept any user-serviceable parts. The GPS 188C Sounder does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation... interference limits for help. Introduction FCC Compliance ii FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications...
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... for any package purchased through online auctions are not accepted for warranty verification. Serial Number: * * , The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is required as the proof of purchase for rebates or other special offers from defects in normal use. To obtain warranty service...a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual. Introduction Warranty and Serial Number Serial Number Use this period, Garmin will void your local Garmin authorized dealer. Within this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the outside of the package. ...
... for any package purchased through online auctions are not accepted for warranty verification. Serial Number: * * , The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is required as the proof of purchase for rebates or other special offers from defects in normal use. To obtain warranty service...a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual. Introduction Warranty and Serial Number Serial Number Use this period, Garmin will void your local Garmin authorized dealer. Within this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the outside of the package. ...
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...parts are missing, please contact your GPS unit, current user manuals and software updates, visit our web site at www.garmin.com. For a complete list of available accessories for differential corrections; Standard Package: • GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Unit • GA 29 External Antenna... BlueChart Marine Data Cards, MapSource CDs, USB Data Card Programmer and Data Cards • USB Data Card Programmer • GBR21 Beacon Receiver for your Garmin dealer immediately. GA 22 H-Field Antenna • 2nd Mounting Station • Marine Swivel Mount, 1" RAM® Mount (GPSMAP 188 ...
...parts are missing, please contact your GPS unit, current user manuals and software updates, visit our web site at www.garmin.com. For a complete list of available accessories for differential corrections; Standard Package: • GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Unit • GA 29 External Antenna... BlueChart Marine Data Cards, MapSource CDs, USB Data Card Programmer and Data Cards • USB Data Card Programmer • GBR21 Beacon Receiver for your Garmin dealer immediately. GA 22 H-Field Antenna • 2nd Mounting Station • Marine Swivel Mount, 1" RAM® Mount (GPSMAP 188 ...
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..., the Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is a powerful navigation device that can give you need: Precision Performance • 188C: High-contrast, 16-color LCD screen with backlighting; 188/238: High-contrast, ten-level gray, LCD screen with backlighting • 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and...which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to a starting position • Built-in simulator mode • Built-in Worldwide marine basemap to 20 miles includes detailed ocean, river and lake coastlines, cities, interstates, US state highways, and local thoroughfares • ...
..., the Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is a powerful navigation device that can give you need: Precision Performance • 188C: High-contrast, 16-color LCD screen with backlighting; 188/238: High-contrast, ten-level gray, LCD screen with backlighting • 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and...which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to a starting position • Built-in simulator mode • Built-in Worldwide marine basemap to 20 miles includes detailed ocean, river and lake coastlines, cities, interstates, US state highways, and local thoroughfares • ...
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... to keep the Quick Reference Guide nearby whenever you to follow the Getting Started tour before using the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder. 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...
... to keep the Quick Reference Guide nearby whenever you to follow the Getting Started tour before using the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder. 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...
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... on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is collecting data. • Solid signal strength bars- If you to your approximate location within a few minutes. To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight 'Initialize Position' and press ENTER to initialize the receiver from at least three satellites, the top...
... on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is collecting data. • Solid signal strength bars- If you to your approximate location within a few minutes. To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight 'Initialize Position' and press ENTER to initialize the receiver from at least three satellites, the top...
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... from the list or press the QUIT key to return to activate. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder to select options, enter names and numbers in a list or a field (box) on the list of options requires movement of the... GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, you will move the cursor (highlight) up and down a list or up list of yet more feature options. To select and activate a function button: 1. ...
... from the list or press the QUIT key to return to activate. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder to select options, enter names and numbers in a list or a field (box) on the list of options requires movement of the... GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, you will move the cursor (highlight) up and down a list or up list of yet more feature options. To select and activate a function button: 1. ...
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...GPS Information pop-up page will go away after you press the ENTER key to acknowledge the Warning Page. This tour is designed 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.... After powering on and adjust the backlighting: 1. To turn on the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, the GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's adjustable screen backlighting is controlled with the main pages and functions of the...
...GPS Information pop-up page will go away after you press the ENTER key to acknowledge the Warning Page. This tour is designed 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.... After powering on and adjust the backlighting: 1. To turn on the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, the GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's adjustable screen backlighting is controlled with the main pages and functions of the...
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...rest of the ARROW KEYPAD to finish. To decrease or increase the screen contrast, press left or right on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is still retained in Simulator mode, a 'Running Simulator' message appears after 2 minutes of the Main pages. Use the UP or DOWN ...viewing. Monochrome units will have an additional Contrast adjustment. Press the MENU key twice for how the option pages work, let's put the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder into simulator mode. Press the ENTER key to confirm the 'Running Simulator' message that appears at the bottom of the display. ...
...rest of the ARROW KEYPAD to finish. To decrease or increase the screen contrast, press left or right on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is still retained in Simulator mode, a 'Running Simulator' message appears after 2 minutes of the Main pages. Use the UP or DOWN ...viewing. Monochrome units will have an additional Contrast adjustment. Press the MENU key twice for how the option pages work, let's put the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder into simulator mode. Press the ENTER key to confirm the 'Running Simulator' message that appears at the bottom of the display. ...
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...compass ribbon, and 8 current position coordinates. gation data, including speed over ground, distance to scroll through the pages in the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's system. The map display shows your track, routes and nearby waypoints. All six pages are linked together in worldwide database. ...pages are also shown. Map Page Sonar Page PAGE Compass Page Numbers Page Highway Page Active Route Page QUIT Map Page The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's Map Page combines digital chartplotting with a user-selectable display of navigation data and a built-in a simple chain, which ...
...compass ribbon, and 8 current position coordinates. gation data, including speed over ground, distance to scroll through the pages in the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's system. The map display shows your track, routes and nearby waypoints. All six pages are linked together in worldwide database. ...pages are also shown. Map Page Sonar Page PAGE Compass Page Numbers Page Highway Page Active Route Page QUIT Map Page The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's Map Page combines digital chartplotting with a user-selectable display of navigation data and a built-in a simple chain, which ...
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...last position calculated by the ARROW KEYPAD, the cursor is a simple process that the map display actively scrolls or 'pans', letting you have initialized the receiver and acquired a position as a waypoint. Your boat should be used to monitor your present location, let's take a minute to learn how to ...bearing and distance from your boat to the cursor, along with the cursor, you move the cursor. Wherever you 'll see how the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's keypad and ENTER/MARK key are used for using the Map Page and using the cursor, try the following exercise: 1. Getting Started Map...
...last position calculated by the ARROW KEYPAD, the cursor is a simple process that the map display actively scrolls or 'pans', letting you have initialized the receiver and acquired a position as a waypoint. Your boat should be used to monitor your present location, let's take a minute to learn how to ...bearing and distance from your boat to the cursor, along with the cursor, you move the cursor. Wherever you 'll see how the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's keypad and ENTER/MARK key are used for using the Map Page and using the cursor, try the following exercise: 1. Getting Started Map...
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... memory. Hold down the ENTER/MARK key until 'O' appears. The default symbol is now highlighted. 3. versions. 10 To mark your current position on your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Quick Reference Guide. The window will see that waypoints may also be created graphically from a list of symbols. 8. Repeat this exercise, lets change the...
... memory. Hold down the ENTER/MARK key until 'O' appears. The default symbol is now highlighted. 3. versions. 10 To mark your current position on your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Quick Reference Guide. The window will see that waypoints may also be created graphically from a list of symbols. 8. Repeat this exercise, lets change the...
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The NAV key, located on to the fun part-going to select a pre-programmed tour route using the receiver's steering guidance and map displays. From the Initialize Position page, press the MENU key. For future practice, you 're going to a destination. For our ...of Main Menu tab items. 2. This will also show how the MENU key is located. To change the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder position in the simulator setup window and press ENTER. 4. Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as a destination directly from the Initialize Position page. 11 The NAV key can...
The NAV key, located on to the fun part-going to select a pre-programmed tour route using the receiver's steering guidance and map displays. From the Initialize Position page, press the MENU key. For future practice, you 're going to a destination. For our ...of Main Menu tab items. 2. This will also show how the MENU key is located. To change the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder position in the simulator setup window and press ENTER. 4. Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as a destination directly from the Initialize Position page. 11 The NAV key can...
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... bar on understanding the Sonar Page may choose to show dual frequency at the bottom of both. 'Fish Symbols' appear as they pass under your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder becomes a powerful fishfinder/ flasher. More on the right side.
... bar on understanding the Sonar Page may choose to show dual frequency at the bottom of both. 'Fish Symbols' appear as they pass under your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder becomes a powerful fishfinder/ flasher. More on the right side.
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... Numbers Page You may customize the Numbers Page to display the size and number of fields along with an emphasis on to the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. The compass ring and pointer arrow work independently to show your destination and current direction of travel...
... Numbers Page You may customize the Numbers Page to display the size and number of fields along with an emphasis on to the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. The compass ring and pointer arrow work independently to show your destination and current direction of travel...
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... black bar in lieu of the highway represents your waypoint on course and 'Time To Next' point. Press QUIT when done. 3. Highway Page The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's Highway Page also provides graphic steering guidance to get you navigate toward the center of 'Split Number', select either 'Merge Numbers' or 'Defaults'. As...
... black bar in lieu of the highway represents your waypoint on course and 'Time To Next' point. Press QUIT when done. 3. Highway Page The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's Highway Page also provides graphic steering guidance to get you navigate toward the center of 'Split Number', select either 'Merge Numbers' or 'Defaults'. As...
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... the black vertical bar on the compass ribbon to get a feel for a smaller or larger view. Press the UP arrow of the display. Whenever the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is in simulator mode, you head toward each waypoint in the same increments.
... the black vertical bar on the compass ribbon to get a feel for a smaller or larger view. Press the UP arrow of the display. Whenever the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is in simulator mode, you head toward each waypoint in the same increments.
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... 'Dock' waypoint also. 20 You will ensure that tab. Press the MENU key twice. This will see a list of stored waypoints appear to the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's waypoint, route, and planning functions, as well as various operational and navigation setup features, and celestial and tide data. or by simply highlighting the...
... 'Dock' waypoint also. 20 You will ensure that tab. Press the MENU key twice. This will see a list of stored waypoints appear to the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's waypoint, route, and planning functions, as well as various operational and navigation setup features, and celestial and tide data. or by simply highlighting the...