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... and how to configure your new chartplotter, take time to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. An Index is provided at the end of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to read this package with the GPSMAP 292/298, review the installation instructions listed in the Appendix. You can also find warranty and FCC...
... and how to configure your new chartplotter, take time to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. An Index is provided at the end of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to read this package with the GPSMAP 292/298, review the installation instructions listed in the Appendix. You can also find warranty and FCC...
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... Information iv Basic Operation 1 Turning on the GPSMAP 292/298 1 Using Simulator Mode 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the GPSMAP 292/298 Keypad 5 Entering Data and Selecting Options 6 Using the Map Pointer 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 8 Man OverBoard (MOB 10 Reviewing and Editing Waypoints 11 Navigating to a Destination ...12 Routes 17 Find 19 Additional Information 21 DSC 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 ...
... Information iv Basic Operation 1 Turning on the GPSMAP 292/298 1 Using Simulator Mode 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the GPSMAP 292/298 Keypad 5 Entering Data and Selecting Options 6 Using the Map Pointer 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 8 Man OverBoard (MOB 10 Reviewing and Editing Waypoints 11 Navigating to a Destination ...12 Routes 17 Find 19 Additional Information 21 DSC 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 ...
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Present location Map zoom range GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER To pan the map: 1. NOTE: When the map pointer reaches the edge of the map pointer. 3. Controlled ... to pan to re-center your boat on -screen map items and waypoints. Press QUIT to map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of that item appears. When you to move the map pointer over a map item, a highlighted description of on the Map Page. Use the...
Present location Map zoom range GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER To pan the map: 1. NOTE: When the map pointer reaches the edge of the map pointer. 3. Controlled ... to pan to re-center your boat on -screen map items and waypoints. Press QUIT to map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of that item appears. When you to move the map pointer over a map item, a highlighted description of on the Map Page. Use the...
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.... Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint on the map or from the User or Proximity sub tabs. 2. Sub tabs BASIC OPERATION > REVIEWING AND EDITING WAYPOINTS 3. Waypoint Edit Page To change the name, symbol, comment, location coordinates, depth, or water temp for any time using... the Waypoint Edit Page. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 11 Symbol Name Coordinates Comment Depth Temp Waypoint list To access the Waypoint Edit Page: 1. The Waypoint Edit Page is available...
.... Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint on the map or from the User or Proximity sub tabs. 2. Sub tabs BASIC OPERATION > REVIEWING AND EDITING WAYPOINTS 3. Waypoint Edit Page To change the name, symbol, comment, location coordinates, depth, or water temp for any time using... the Waypoint Edit Page. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 11 Symbol Name Coordinates Comment Depth Temp Waypoint list To access the Waypoint Edit Page: 1. The Waypoint Edit Page is available...
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... Saved List, and press ENTER. 2. To stop navigation of a route: Press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. Repeat steps 5 though 6 until your route. 7. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual To start a route with the NAV key: 1. BASIC OPERATION > ROUTES ADD appears below the map pointer as you want to add a route point..., select Use List, and press ENTER. 5. Use the ROCKER to show the route options menu. 3. From any page, press NAV, using text on the Route Review Page: 1.
... Saved List, and press ENTER. 2. To stop navigation of a route: Press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. Repeat steps 5 though 6 until your route. 7. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual To start a route with the NAV key: 1. BASIC OPERATION > ROUTES ADD appears below the map pointer as you want to add a route point..., select Use List, and press ENTER. 5. Use the ROCKER to show the route options menu. 3. From any page, press NAV, using text on the Route Review Page: 1.
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...recent call from the same vessel is received. Open the Call List or Log from this page shows options to add a New Item, Delete a highlighted entry, or Delete All entries. Press up or down on the Notification Page is retained. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 23 Open the DSC ...Directory in the Call List. When a Distress Call or Position Report is placed in the Call List and Log, the information on ROCKER to highlight the call you want to review. 4. Press and hold up to 100 calls. DSC Log When DSC calls are received...
...recent call from the same vessel is received. Open the Call List or Log from this page shows options to add a New Item, Delete a highlighted entry, or Delete All entries. Press up or down on the Notification Page is retained. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 23 Open the DSC ...Directory in the Call List. When a Distress Call or Position Report is placed in the Call List and Log, the information on ROCKER to highlight the call you want to review. 4. Press and hold up to 100 calls. DSC Log When DSC calls are received...
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... map pointer's location coordinates. Additional information tabs Pressing ENTER while highlighting a map item brings up additional details and options. Use the ROCKER to exit the review page. Move the map pointer over an item on the map to provide continuous map coverage. Keep in mind that when the map pointer is...
... map pointer's location coordinates. Additional information tabs Pressing ENTER while highlighting a map item brings up additional details and options. Use the ROCKER to exit the review page. Move the map pointer over an item on the map to provide continuous map coverage. Keep in mind that when the map pointer is...
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... Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise, Sunset, or Time To for information on the Active Route Page, see page 17. Active Route Page 36 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual For more information on the Use Map, Add Before, and Remove options. MAIN PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE PAGE Active Route Page The Active Route... shows each point of the active route, with an arrow icon. Refer to indicate the next active point first. The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of the same features and options.
... Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise, Sunset, or Time To for information on the Active Route Page, see page 17. Active Route Page 36 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual For more information on the Use Map, Add Before, and Remove options. MAIN PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE PAGE Active Route Page The Active Route... shows each point of the active route, with an arrow icon. Refer to indicate the next active point first. The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of the same features and options.
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...order. User Waypoint List The first waypoint submenu list available from the User submenu on the Points tab: • New Waypoint-allows you can review, edit, rename or delete individual waypoints, or delete all waypoints from the unit. From the User list, you to a computer using an optional ...PC cable and interface software or record them manually. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 47 A list of the Main Menu list. 2. Press down on the ROCKER. Use the ROCKER to the right of stored waypoints...
...order. User Waypoint List The first waypoint submenu list available from the User submenu on the Points tab: • New Waypoint-allows you can review, edit, rename or delete individual waypoints, or delete all waypoints from the unit. From the User list, you to a computer using an optional ...PC cable and interface software or record them manually. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 47 A list of the Main Menu list. 2. Press down on the ROCKER. Use the ROCKER to the right of stored waypoints...
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... list. 3. Use the ROCKER to confirm the deletion warning. 48 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Repeat this until the name appears. Press ENTER when you do ...name field, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight Delete, and press ENTER. Press ENTER to return to review the highlighted waypoint on the list, and press ENTER again to select the first letter of the name... Page. 4. With the ROCKER, highlight the Points tab, and then highlight User. 2. Use the ROCKER to review the waypoint. To delete an individual waypoint from the list: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint to...
... list. 3. Use the ROCKER to confirm the deletion warning. 48 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Repeat this until the name appears. Press ENTER when you do ...name field, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight Delete, and press ENTER. Press ENTER to return to review the highlighted waypoint on the list, and press ENTER again to select the first letter of the name... Page. 4. With the ROCKER, highlight the Points tab, and then highlight User. 2. Use the ROCKER to review the waypoint. To delete an individual waypoint from the list: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint to...
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... a name, and press ENTER when finished. 52 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Press ADJ/MENU, and use the Route Review Page to review and modify the route shown. To show the Route Review Page: 1. Highlight the route you want to review, and press ENTER. From the Route Review Page, highlight the route you want to change...
... a name, and press ENTER when finished. 52 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Press ADJ/MENU, and use the Route Review Page to review and modify the route shown. To show the Route Review Page: 1. Highlight the route you want to review, and press ENTER. From the Route Review Page, highlight the route you want to change...
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... point list, the next point in the route is automatically highlighted. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Route Review Options Menu Route Review Menu Options Menu options available from the Route Review Page are back on the route by pressing ENTER repeatedly. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 53 To review individual route points: 1. Highlight the waypoint you to...
... point list, the next point in the route is automatically highlighted. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Route Review Options Menu Route Review Menu Options Menu options available from the Route Review Page are back on the route by pressing ENTER repeatedly. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 53 To review individual route points: 1. Highlight the waypoint you to...
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...route waypoint: 1. Highlight the Move option, and press ENTER. 4. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint, and press ADJ/MENU. 3. From the Route Review Page, press ADJ/MENU, highlight Use Map, and press ENTER. 2. Use the map pointer to highlight a route waypoint, and press ENTER. Highlight the ...and press ENTER. Move the map pointer to an existing route: 1. To graphically add a point to the new map location, and press ENTER. 54 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to move a route waypoint: 1. To edit a route point: 1. Use Map-allows you want in the route. 3....
...route waypoint: 1. Highlight the Move option, and press ENTER. 4. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint, and press ADJ/MENU. 3. From the Route Review Page, press ADJ/MENU, highlight Use Map, and press ENTER. 2. Use the map pointer to highlight a route waypoint, and press ENTER. Highlight the ...and press ENTER. Move the map pointer to an existing route: 1. To graphically add a point to the new map location, and press ENTER. 54 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to move a route waypoint: 1. To edit a route point: 1. Use Map-allows you want in the route. 3....
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Highlight the Add option, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight Add Before, and press ENTER. 3. The GPSMAP 292/298's route edit mode also allows you want to the end: 1. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Add Before-inserts a waypoint ... ENTER. (You can also choose from other points, such as Cities or Tide Stations from this list.) From either the Route Review or Active Route Pages, use the ROCKER to highlight the point you want to insert the new point before (to add a ...the waypoint you want and press ENTER twice. (See page 48 for searching for waypoints by name.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 55
Highlight the Add option, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight Add Before, and press ENTER. 3. The GPSMAP 292/298's route edit mode also allows you want to the end: 1. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Add Before-inserts a waypoint ... ENTER. (You can also choose from other points, such as Cities or Tide Stations from this list.) From either the Route Review or Active Route Pages, use the ROCKER to highlight the point you want to insert the new point before (to add a ...the waypoint you want and press ENTER twice. (See page 48 for searching for waypoints by name.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 55
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... to adjust the field values. To remove a point from a route. Plan-the Route Review and Active Route Pages also show tripplanning information for units of measure (gallons or liters.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual You should enter fuel flow rates based on your unit are measured in units...do not affect the fuel flow measure. This option is available from both the Route Review and Active Route Pages. Use the ROCKER to create a new route point. From either the Route Review or Active Route Pages, use the ROCKER to highlight the point to point), Leg Distance, ...
... to adjust the field values. To remove a point from a route. Plan-the Route Review and Active Route Pages also show tripplanning information for units of measure (gallons or liters.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual You should enter fuel flow rates based on your unit are measured in units...do not affect the fuel flow measure. This option is available from both the Route Review and Active Route Pages. Use the ROCKER to create a new route point. From either the Route Review or Active Route Pages, use the ROCKER to highlight the point to point), Leg Distance, ...
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...outside the U.S. In Canada: Industry Canada is limited to registering recreational vessels only. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 97 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) basically allows a VHF radio...review by the FCC you obtain a MMSI during the application/licensing process when you file FCC Forms 159 and 605. To receive information on a phone, you require a Ship Station license contact: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine... In order to make a "call" on how to assign MMSI numbers. Garmin does not supply this number. This service is responsible for a ship station ...
...outside the U.S. In Canada: Industry Canada is limited to registering recreational vessels only. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 97 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) basically allows a VHF radio...review by the FCC you obtain a MMSI during the application/licensing process when you file FCC Forms 159 and 605. To receive information on a phone, you require a Ship Station license contact: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine... In order to make a "call" on how to assign MMSI numbers. Garmin does not supply this number. This service is responsible for a ship station ...
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... format 66 position reports 22 Power Key 5 Power On/Off 1 proximity waypoints 50 110 Q Quit Key 5 R receiving a DSC Call 24 replace from card 59 review DSC Call 23 Waypoints 11 Rocker Key 5 routes 17 Copy 51 Create 17 Delete 51 Delete All 51 Routes Tab ...51 Route Review Page 52 Options 53 S Satellite Location 95 satellite sky view 95 scroll speed 78 selecting options 6 Shallow/Deep Water ...Tide Tab 40 Time Format 68 Time Tab 68 time zone 68 tools 75 TracBack 14 Activate 16 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual
... format 66 position reports 22 Power Key 5 Power On/Off 1 proximity waypoints 50 110 Q Quit Key 5 R receiving a DSC Call 24 replace from card 59 review DSC Call 23 Waypoints 11 Rocker Key 5 routes 17 Copy 51 Create 17 Delete 51 Delete All 51 Routes Tab ...51 Route Review Page 52 Options 53 S Satellite Location 95 satellite sky view 95 scroll speed 78 selecting options 6 Shallow/Deep Water ...Tide Tab 40 Time Format 68 Time Tab 68 time zone 68 tools 75 TracBack 14 Activate 16 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual
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track logs Clear 15 Save 15 Track Tab 57 Active 57 Saved 57 Track Up 62 transducer 82, 90 transducer type 78 trip planning 56 Trip Tab 44 U underwater waypoints 76 Units Tab 66 V view 75 W WAAS 96 Disable/Enable 38 water speed 78, 80 Water Temperature Alarm 71 waypoints Creating 8 Creating Graphically 9 Editing 11 Enter/Mark 8 Move 12 Proximity 50 Reviewing 11 Underwater 76 waypoint lists Proximity 49 User 47 whiteline 74, 83 wiring installation 92 Z zoom 75 Zoom Keys 5 zoom settings 29 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual INDEX 111
track logs Clear 15 Save 15 Track Tab 57 Active 57 Saved 57 Track Up 62 transducer 82, 90 transducer type 78 trip planning 56 Trip Tab 44 U underwater waypoints 76 Units Tab 66 V view 75 W WAAS 96 Disable/Enable 38 water speed 78, 80 Water Temperature Alarm 71 waypoints Creating 8 Creating Graphically 9 Editing 11 Enter/Mark 8 Move 12 Proximity 50 Reviewing 11 Underwater 76 waypoint lists Proximity 49 User 47 whiteline 74, 83 wiring installation 92 Z zoom 75 Zoom Keys 5 zoom settings 29 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual INDEX 111