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... chartplotter, take time to compare the contents of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to configure your chartplotter, contact Garmin Product Support or a professional installer. Take a moment now to read this package with the GPSMAP 292/298, review the installation instructions listed in detail. Before you ...Main Pages section provides detailed explanations about the Sonar and Flasher Pages and how to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. The Using Sonar section provides detailed explanations about each page in the Appendix. This manual is CANet compatible.
... chartplotter, take time to compare the contents of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to configure your chartplotter, contact Garmin Product Support or a professional installer. Take a moment now to read this package with the GPSMAP 292/298, review the installation instructions listed in detail. Before you ...Main Pages section provides detailed explanations about the Sonar and Flasher Pages and how to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. The Using Sonar section provides detailed explanations about each page in the Appendix. This manual is CANet compatible.
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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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... enabling you move the map pointer. Pressing QUIT returns the map to your boat on -screen map items and waypoints. Present location Map zoom range GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER To pan the map: 1. Use the RANGE Down/RANGE Up keys to select a map zoom range...-center your present location. Controlled by the ROCKER, the map pointer is used to pan to map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on the Map Page. NOTE: When the map pointer reaches the edge of the map, the unit can pause as it loads...
... enabling you move the map pointer. Pressing QUIT returns the map to your boat on -screen map items and waypoints. Present location Map zoom range GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER To pan the map: 1. Use the RANGE Down/RANGE Up keys to select a map zoom range...-center your present location. Controlled by the ROCKER, the map pointer is used to pan to map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on the Map Page. NOTE: When the map pointer reaches the edge of the map, the unit can pause as it loads...
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... finished. Use the ROCKER to show the Waypoint Edit Page. Highlight the waypoint name field, and press ENTER. 2. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 11 Use the ROCKER to cancel. From the Waypoint Edit Page, change the waypoint name: 1. Press ENTER to highlight the...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. Reviewing and Editing Waypoints You can review, modify, rename, move, or delete waypoints...
... finished. Use the ROCKER to show the Waypoint Edit Page. Highlight the waypoint name field, and press ENTER. 2. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 11 Use the ROCKER to cancel. From the Waypoint Edit Page, change the waypoint name: 1. Press ENTER to highlight the...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. Reviewing and Editing Waypoints You can review, modify, rename, move, or delete waypoints...
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To create a route using the ROCKER, highlight Follow Route, and press ENTER. From any page, press NAV, using text on the Route Review Page: 1. Select New Route, and press ENTER. 4. Repeat steps 5 though 6 until your route. 7. Highlight Pick From Saved List, and press ENTER. 2. BASIC OPERATION >...press ENTER, and select the first point in your route is complete, and then press QUIT. 18 Choose the category you insert points. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to highlight the Route tab, and press ADJ/MENU to navigate, and press ENTER. Press ADJ/MENU, select Use...
To create a route using the ROCKER, highlight Follow Route, and press ENTER. From any page, press NAV, using text on the Route Review Page: 1. Select New Route, and press ENTER. 4. Repeat steps 5 though 6 until your route. 7. Highlight Pick From Saved List, and press ENTER. 2. BASIC OPERATION >...press ENTER, and select the first point in your route is complete, and then press QUIT. 18 Choose the category you insert points. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to highlight the Route tab, and press ADJ/MENU to navigate, and press ENTER. Press ADJ/MENU, select Use...
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..., highlight New Item, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 23 DSC Directory The DSC Directory acts much like a phone book and can log up to highlight the call in the Call List. DSC Entry Review Page To review a call is received. To add a new Directory entry: 1. To review a DSC call at the top. The...
..., highlight New Item, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 23 DSC Directory The DSC Directory acts much like a phone book and can log up to highlight the call in the Call List. DSC Entry Review Page To review a call is received. To add a new Directory entry: 1. To review a DSC call at the top. The...
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... details. Use the ROCKER to highlight the individual tabs, and show details of the current Map Page, the screen actively scrolls forward to exit the review page. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual
... details. Use the ROCKER to highlight the individual tabs, and show details of the current Map Page, the screen actively scrolls forward to exit the review page. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual
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For more information on the Use Map, Add Before, and Remove options. Active Route Page 36 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Refer to indicate the next active point first. Active Route Page Options The Active Route Page Options function the same as the ..., the waypoint list automatically updates to pages 17-19 for each point of the active route, with an arrow icon. The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of Course, ETA, Fuel, Leg Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise, Sunset, or Time To for information on the Active Route Page...
For more information on the Use Map, Add Before, and Remove options. Active Route Page 36 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Refer to indicate the next active point first. Active Route Page Options The Active Route Page Options function the same as the ..., the waypoint list automatically updates to pages 17-19 for each point of the active route, with an arrow icon. The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of Course, ETA, Fuel, Leg Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise, Sunset, or Time To for information on the Active Route Page...
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... MENU > POINTS TAB The following options are available from the User submenu on the Points tab: • New Waypoint-allows you can review, edit, rename or delete individual waypoints, or delete all user waypoints. It is deleted from the list, it cannot be recovered from ... to back up important waypoints to create a waypoint. (See page 8 for creating a waypoint) • Delete-deletes selected waypoint from the unit. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 47 The total number of stored and available waypoints is the User list, which shows a master list of all waypoints from the Points...
... MENU > POINTS TAB The following options are available from the User submenu on the Points tab: • New Waypoint-allows you can review, edit, rename or delete individual waypoints, or delete all user waypoints. It is deleted from the list, it cannot be recovered from ... to back up important waypoints to create a waypoint. (See page 8 for creating a waypoint) • Delete-deletes selected waypoint from the unit. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 47 The total number of stored and available waypoints is the User list, which shows a master list of all waypoints from the Points...
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...Highlight the name field, and press ENTER. 2. When finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to scroll through and review the waypoint list: 1. Repeat this until the name appears. Press ENTER when you do not see the name. 5. Press ENTER to delete, and ..., press ENTER, then highlight Delete, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint to confirm the deletion warning. 48 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Highlight Delete, and press ENTER. To search for a waypoint by name: 1. Highlight the name on the Waypoint Edit Page. 4....
...Highlight the name field, and press ENTER. 2. When finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to scroll through and review the waypoint list: 1. Repeat this until the name appears. Press ENTER when you do not see the name. 5. Press ENTER to delete, and ..., press ENTER, then highlight Delete, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint to confirm the deletion warning. 48 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Highlight Delete, and press ENTER. To search for a waypoint by name: 1. Highlight the name on the Waypoint Edit Page. 4....
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... modify the route shown. To enter a custom route name: 1. From the Route Review Page, highlight the route you want to enter a name, and press ENTER when finished. 52 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to change, and press ENTER. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Press and hold ADJ/MENU, and highlight the Route...
... modify the route shown. To enter a custom route name: 1. From the Route Review Page, highlight the route you want to enter a name, and press ENTER when finished. 52 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to change, and press ENTER. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Press and hold ADJ/MENU, and highlight the Route...
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... the route list), Show Map (show the point on the route by pressing ENTER repeatedly. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 53 Press ADJ/MENU, highlight Use List, and press ENTER. 3. On the waypoint review window, you can review the route points (waypoints or map items) one at a time from the Route... Review Page are Use Map, Add Before, Remove, and Plan. This allows you to review, and press ENTER...
... the route list), Show Map (show the point on the route by pressing ENTER repeatedly. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 53 Press ADJ/MENU, highlight Use List, and press ENTER. 3. On the waypoint review window, you can review the route points (waypoints or map items) one at a time from the Route... Review Page are Use Map, Add Before, Remove, and Plan. This allows you to review, and press ENTER...
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... a route waypoint: 1. From the Route Review Page, press ADJ/MENU, highlight Use Map, and press ENTER. 2. To move the map pointer labeled "ADD" to review it. To graphically add a point to the new map location, and press ENTER. 54 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Move the map pointer to ...an existing route: 1. From the Route Review Page, press ADJ/MENU, highlight Use Map, and press ENTER....
... a route waypoint: 1. From the Route Review Page, press ADJ/MENU, highlight Use Map, and press ENTER. 2. To move the map pointer labeled "ADD" to review it. To graphically add a point to the new map location, and press ENTER. 54 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Move the map pointer to ...an existing route: 1. From the Route Review Page, press ADJ/MENU, highlight Use Map, and press ENTER....
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..., highlight Waypoints, and press 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 insert a new route waypoint in , and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the leg you ... or Nearest From Current Location tab lists, choose the waypoint you want and press ENTER twice. (See page 48 for searching for waypoints by name.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 55 MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Add Before-inserts a waypoint into the route, or add a point to the end, highlight the blank ...
..., highlight Waypoints, and press 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 insert a new route waypoint in , and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the leg you ... or Nearest From Current Location tab lists, choose the waypoint you want and press ENTER twice. (See page 48 for searching for waypoints by name.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 55 MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Add Before-inserts a waypoint into the route, or add a point to the end, highlight the blank ...
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...the fuel flow measure. To remove a point from both the Route Review and Active Route Pages. You should enter fuel flow rates based on available information for units of measure (gallons or liters.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to remove, and press ADJ/MENU. 2. ...This option is available from a route: 1. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Drag the route leg to an existing waypoint (shown), map item, or a blank spot on your route: 1. From the Route Review Page, press ...
...the fuel flow measure. To remove a point from both the Route Review and Active Route Pages. You should enter fuel flow rates based on available information for units of measure (gallons or liters.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to remove, and press ADJ/MENU. 2. ...This option is available from a route: 1. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Drag the route leg to an existing waypoint (shown), map item, or a blank spot on your route: 1. From the Route Review Page, press ...
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... To receive information on a phone, you first need a phone number to obtain a recreational MMSI number, contact: http://www.uscg.mil/rescue21/links/mmsi.htm or http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/. or...with the FCC (Form 605). Garmin does not supply this number. To find out if you file FCC Forms 159 and 605. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 97 This service ...only carry VHF, EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), and Radar) are currently under review by the NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration). APPENDIX > WHAT IS MMSI? U.S. ...
... To receive information on a phone, you first need a phone number to obtain a recreational MMSI number, contact: http://www.uscg.mil/rescue21/links/mmsi.htm or http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/. or...with the FCC (Form 605). Garmin does not supply this number. To find out if you file FCC Forms 159 and 605. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 97 This service ...only carry VHF, EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), and Radar) are currently under review by the NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration). APPENDIX > WHAT IS MMSI? U.S. ...
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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