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... optional accessories, and maintenance information. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual i The Introduction section contains the Table of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to con...how to read this package with the GPSMAP 292/298, review the installation instructions listed in the GPSMAP 292/298 and step-by -step ...GPSMAP 292/298 utilizes the proven performance of Contents as well as using the Find Menu, navigating a route, and using the pages. The Using Sonar section provides detailed explanations about the Main Menu and how to use it to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver...
... optional accessories, and maintenance information. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual i The Introduction section contains the Table of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to con...how to read this package with the GPSMAP 292/298, review the installation instructions listed in the GPSMAP 292/298 and step-by -step ...GPSMAP 292/298 utilizes the proven performance of Contents as well as using the Find Menu, navigating a route, and using the pages. The Using Sonar section provides detailed explanations about the Main Menu and how to use it to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver...
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.../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 Tide Tab...
.../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 Tide Tab...
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... Page actively scrolls or pans enabling you move the map pointer. Using the Map Pointer Working from your present location. Present location Map zoom range GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER To pan the map: 1. Press QUIT to move the map pointer over a map item, a ...can pause as it loads new map data. 7 Use the RANGE Down/RANGE Up keys to map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of the map pointer. 3. When you to the map pointer, along with the latitude/longitude of on the Map Page. Controlled by the...
... Page actively scrolls or pans enabling you move the map pointer. Using the Map Pointer Working from your present location. Present location Map zoom range GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER To pan the map: 1. Press QUIT to move the map pointer over a map item, a ...can pause as it loads new map data. 7 Use the RANGE Down/RANGE Up keys to map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of the map pointer. 3. When you to the map pointer, along with the latitude/longitude of on the Map Page. Controlled by the...
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... ENTER to cancel. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint on the map or from the User or Proximity sub tabs. 2. Reviewing and Editing Waypoints You can review, modify, rename, move, or delete waypoints at any stored waypoint. OR Press and hold ADJ/MENU, highlight the Points tab,... the Waypoint Edit Page: 1. Highlight the waypoint name field, and press ENTER. 2. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 11 The Waypoint Edit Page is available for the selected waypoint. Sub tabs BASIC OPERATION > REVIEWING AND EDITING WAYPOINTS 3. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER when ...
... ENTER to cancel. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint on the map or from the User or Proximity sub tabs. 2. Reviewing and Editing Waypoints You can review, modify, rename, move, or delete waypoints at any stored waypoint. OR Press and hold ADJ/MENU, highlight the Points tab,... the Waypoint Edit Page: 1. Highlight the waypoint name field, and press ENTER. 2. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 11 The Waypoint Edit Page is available for the selected waypoint. Sub tabs BASIC OPERATION > REVIEWING AND EDITING WAYPOINTS 3. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER when ...
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.... 18 Choose the category you insert points. Highlight Pick From Saved List, and press ENTER. 2. Repeat steps 5 though 6 until your route. 7. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 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. To stop navigation of a route: Press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. Press ADJ/MENU, select Use List, and press ...
.... 18 Choose the category you insert points. Highlight Pick From Saved List, and press ENTER. 2. Repeat steps 5 though 6 until your route. 7. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 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. To stop navigation of a route: Press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. Press ADJ/MENU, select Use List, and press ...
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.... 2. Press and hold up to review. 4. DSC Log When DSC calls are received, they are logged, the oldest log is removed when a new call at the top. Pressing MENU from the same vessel is received, it replaces the first call from the DSC tab. 3. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 23 BASIC ...OPERATION > DSC DSC Call List The DSC Call List shows the 50 most recent call in the directory list, and press ENTER. Press MENU to open the DSC Entry Review Page. OR...
.... 2. Press and hold up to review. 4. DSC Log When DSC calls are received, they are logged, the oldest log is removed when a new call at the top. Pressing MENU from the same vessel is received, it replaces the first call from the DSC tab. 3. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 23 BASIC ...OPERATION > DSC DSC Call List The DSC Call List shows the 50 most recent call in the directory list, and press ENTER. Press MENU to open the DSC Entry Review Page. OR...
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... details of the current Map Page, the screen actively scrolls forward to provide continuous map coverage. When a waypoint or map item is selected, it . GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual An hourglass symbol appears by the map pointer while the unit is stationary, the distance and bearing from your location moves.... Move the map pointer over an item on the map to exit the review page. Press QUIT to highlight it is shown in the data window, along with the map pointer's location coordinates. As you pan past the...
... details of the current Map Page, the screen actively scrolls forward to provide continuous map coverage. When a waypoint or map item is selected, it . GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual An hourglass symbol appears by the map pointer while the unit is stationary, the distance and bearing from your location moves.... Move the map pointer over an item on the map to exit the review page. Press QUIT to highlight it is shown in the data window, along with the map pointer's location coordinates. As you pan past the...
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The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of the same features and options. For more information on the Use Map, Add Before, and Remove options. Active Route Page 36 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual The current destination point is marked with the point name, distance and choice of Course, ETA, Fuel...
The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of the same features and options. For more information on the Use Map, Add Before, and Remove options. Active Route Page 36 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual The current destination point is marked with the point name, distance and choice of Course, ETA, Fuel...
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... it cannot be recovered from the Points tab is the User list, which shows a master list of all waypoints currently stored in alphanumerical order. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 47 The User tab is highlighted. Press down on the ROCKER until a waypoint is now highlighted. 3. User Waypoint List ... options are available from the User submenu on the ROCKER. Press right one time on the Points tab: • New Waypoint-allows you can review, edit, rename or delete individual waypoints, or delete all waypoints from the unit. To select the Points (Waypoint) sub tab: 1. Use the...
... it cannot be recovered from the Points tab is the User list, which shows a master list of all waypoints currently stored in alphanumerical order. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 47 The User tab is highlighted. Press down on the ROCKER until a waypoint is now highlighted. 3. User Waypoint List ... options are available from the User submenu on the ROCKER. Press right one time on the Points tab: • New Waypoint-allows you can review, edit, rename or delete individual waypoints, or delete all waypoints from the unit. To select the Points (Waypoint) sub tab: 1. Use the...
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...waypoint by name: 1. Press ENTER when you do not see the name. 5. When finished, highlight OK, 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. 3. Use the ROCKER to...list below. 4. Highlight the name field, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint to confirm the deletion warning. 48 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual With the ROCKER, highlight the Points tab, and then highlight User. 2. Press ENTER to delete, and press ADJ/MENU. 2. MAIN ...
...waypoint by name: 1. Press ENTER when you do not see the name. 5. When finished, highlight OK, 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. 3. Use the ROCKER to...list below. 4. Highlight the name field, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint to confirm the deletion warning. 48 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual With the ROCKER, highlight the Points tab, and then highlight User. 2. Press ENTER to delete, and press ADJ/MENU. 2. MAIN ...
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... to enter your own 15-character name for any listed route. Press and hold ADJ/MENU, and highlight the Route tab. 2. To show the Route Review Page: 1. You are now on the Route Edit Map Page. To enter a custom route name: 1. Press ENTER. 3. Route List Menu The Route... modify the route shown. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Route Review Page After you create a route, use the ROCKER to select Edit Route Name. Highlight the route you to enter a name, and press ENTER when finished. 52 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual By default, the name includes the first and last...
... to enter your own 15-character name for any listed route. Press and hold ADJ/MENU, and highlight the Route tab. 2. To show the Route Review Page: 1. You are now on the Route Edit Map Page. To enter a custom route name: 1. Press ENTER. 3. Route List Menu The Route... modify the route shown. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Route Review Page After you create a route, use the ROCKER to select Edit Route Name. Highlight the route you to enter a name, and press ENTER when finished. 52 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual By default, the name includes the first and last...
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...route by pressing ENTER repeatedly. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 53 Highlight the waypoint you can review the route points (waypoints or map items) one at a time from the list. When you to review, and press ENTER. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Route Review Options Menu Route Review Menu Options Menu options available ... This allows you are back on the route point list, the next point in the route is automatically highlighted. When you are on the Route Review Page, you can choose Delete, Next (highlight the next point on the route list), Show Map (show the point on a map window), ...
...route by pressing ENTER repeatedly. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 53 Highlight the waypoint you can review the route points (waypoints or map items) one at a time from the list. When you to review, and press ENTER. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Route Review Options Menu Route Review Menu Options Menu options available ... This allows you are back on the route point list, the next point in the route is automatically highlighted. When you are on the Route Review Page, you can choose Delete, Next (highlight the next point on the route list), Show Map (show the point on a map window), ...
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... ENTER. 4. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Highlight a point, and press ENTER to edit the waypoint properties. To remove a route waypoint: 1. From the Route Review Page, press ADJ/MENU, highlight Use Map, and press ENTER. 2. Use the map pointer to highlight the waypoint, and press ADJ/MENU. 3. Use the ...adding turns to highlight a route waypoint, and press ENTER. To graphically add a point to the new map location, and press ENTER. 54 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Press ENTER. A menu of editing choices appear, with options for each point (waypoint or map item) on a route leg...
... ENTER. 4. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Highlight a point, and press ENTER to edit the waypoint properties. To remove a route waypoint: 1. From the Route Review Page, press ADJ/MENU, highlight Use Map, and press ENTER. 2. Use the map pointer to highlight the waypoint, and press ADJ/MENU. 3. Use the ...adding turns to highlight a route waypoint, and press ENTER. To graphically add a point to the new map location, and press ENTER. 54 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Press ENTER. A menu of editing choices appear, with options for each point (waypoint or map item) on a route leg...
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...to add a point to the end: 1. Highlight Add Before, and press ENTER. 3. The GPSMAP 292/298's route edit mode also allows you want and press ENTER twice. (See page 48 for searching for ...waypoints by name.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 55 From the Find menu, 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 highlight the point you to the end of the route) or...
...to add a point to the end: 1. Highlight Add Before, and press ENTER. 3. The GPSMAP 292/298's route edit mode also allows you want and press ENTER twice. (See page 48 for searching for ...waypoints by name.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 55 From the Find menu, 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 highlight the point you to the end of the route) or...
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... Active Route Pages also show tripplanning information for units of measure (gallons or liters.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Remove-removes a point (waypoint or map item) from both the Route Review and Active Route Pages. To plan your vehicle's (operator's manual, or performance specifi...is available from a route. To remove a point from a route: 1. System setting changes for each leg or the entire route. From the Route Review Page, press ADJ/MENU, highlight Plan, and press ENTER. 2. You should enter fuel flow rates based on available information for your route:...
... Active Route Pages also show tripplanning information for units of measure (gallons or liters.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual Remove-removes a point (waypoint or map item) from both the Route Review and Active Route Pages. To plan your vehicle's (operator's manual, or performance specifi...is available from a route. To remove a point from a route: 1. System setting changes for each leg or the entire route. From the Route Review Page, press ADJ/MENU, highlight Plan, and press ENTER. 2. You should enter fuel flow rates based on available information for your route:...
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...Garmin does not supply this number. APPENDIX > WHAT IS MMSI? The FCC and Coast Guard have a FCC ship station license. If your vessel requires licensing by obtaining or amending their VHF radio with the FCC (Form 605). U.S. GPSMAP... 292/298 Owner's Manual 97 U.S Non-Federal User: Commercial users, or those who remain in domestic waters and only carry VHF, EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), and Radar) are currently under review.... To receive information on a phone, you require a Ship Station license contact: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/ fctsht14....
...Garmin does not supply this number. APPENDIX > WHAT IS MMSI? The FCC and Coast Guard have a FCC ship station license. If your vessel requires licensing by obtaining or amending their VHF radio with the FCC (Form 605). U.S. GPSMAP... 292/298 Owner's Manual 97 U.S Non-Federal User: Commercial users, or those who remain in domestic waters and only carry VHF, EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), and Radar) are currently under review.... To receive information on a phone, you require a Ship Station license contact: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/ fctsht14....
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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