Owner's Manual
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... reference. An Index is provided at the end of this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 and step-by -step directions for more information. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Take a moment now to configure your chartplotter, contact Garmin Product Support or a professional installer. The Using Sonar...
... reference. An Index is provided at the end of this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 and step-by -step directions for more information. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Take a moment now to configure your chartplotter, contact Garmin Product Support or a professional installer. The Using Sonar...
Owner's Manual
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... Information vi Basic Operation 1 Initializing the Receiver 1 Simulator Mode 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Interface Keys 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 Creating and Using Routes 17 Find 19 Additional Information 21 DSC (Digital Selective Calling 21 AIS 25 Main Pages 26 Map Page 27 Compass Page 32 3D Highway Page 33 Active Route Page 36 Main Menu 37 GPS...
... Information vi Basic Operation 1 Initializing the Receiver 1 Simulator Mode 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Interface Keys 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 Creating and Using Routes 17 Find 19 Additional Information 21 DSC (Digital Selective Calling 21 AIS 25 Main Pages 26 Map Page 27 Compass Page 32 3D Highway Page 33 Active Route Page 36 Main Menu 37 GPS...
Owner's Manual
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... blank, release the POWER key. 1 You are only asked this the first time you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 unit and antenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in the "Appendix." Before you start the Retail Demonstration?". A full-screen GPS Information Page is shipped from the factory in a location with a clear and unobstructed view of...
... blank, release the POWER key. 1 You are only asked this the first time you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 unit and antenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in the "Appendix." Before you start the Retail Demonstration?". A full-screen GPS Information Page is shipped from the factory in a location with a clear and unobstructed view of...
Owner's Manual
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BASIC OPERATION > ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT The Set Position, Track Control, Track and Speed fields only show the Main Menu. 2. To enter a simulated speed and heading from the Compass or 3D Highway Pages: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to the Map Page. 4 To adjust the simulated speed and heading from the Main Menu: 1. Use the ROCKER to set the track. 6. Press QUIT until you press POWER one more time, the backlight is controlled with the POWER key, and can adjust this...
BASIC OPERATION > ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT The Set Position, Track Control, Track and Speed fields only show the Main Menu. 2. To enter a simulated speed and heading from the Compass or 3D Highway Pages: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to the Map Page. 4 To adjust the simulated speed and heading from the Main Menu: 1. Use the ROCKER to set the track. 6. Press QUIT until you press POWER one more time, the backlight is controlled with the POWER key, and can adjust this...
Owner's Manual
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...from current position Waypoint Review Page ENTER/MARK Key Use the ENTER/MARK key to quickly capture your present location. Use the ROCKER to mark your present location to create a new waypoint. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 stores up to 10 characters for the name. 4. Waypoint symbol Waypoint coordinates Name Comment Water depth Water temperature Reference from the Map Page using two basic methods: ENTER/MARK Key-marks your present location: 1. The unit must have acquired at least three satellites...
...from current position Waypoint Review Page ENTER/MARK Key Use the ENTER/MARK key to quickly capture your present location. Use the ROCKER to mark your present location to create a new waypoint. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 stores up to 10 characters for the name. 4. Waypoint symbol Waypoint coordinates Name Comment Water depth Water temperature Reference from the Map Page using two basic methods: ENTER/MARK Key-marks your present location: 1. The unit must have acquired at least three satellites...
Owner's Manual
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... clear the track log at the starting point. • Set the Record Mode option on the track log setup page to Fill or Wrap. • The track log memory must contain at least two points to create a TracBack route. • If the track log interval is set ...changes in order to the Time option, the route can only use this function with Saved Tracks. The receiver then assigns the 300 waypoints to Resolution. • If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is active, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 takes the track log currently stored in distance and direction are created to mark...
... clear the track log at the starting point. • Set the Record Mode option on the track log setup page to Fill or Wrap. • The track log memory must contain at least two points to create a TracBack route. • If the track log interval is set ...changes in order to the Time option, the route can only use this function with Saved Tracks. The receiver then assigns the 300 waypoints to Resolution. • If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is active, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 takes the track log currently stored in distance and direction are created to mark...
Owner's Manual
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... Create QUICK NAV Route. 3. When finished, press QUIT twice to return to select a map location, and press ENTER. The bottom of the screen shows the number of the map pointer. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 17 Press NAV/MOB, and highlight Follow Route. 2. To add a new waypoint to the route, use the map pointer to the Route List Page. Follow steps 3 and 4 in the Navigating a QUICK NAV Route instructions. 5. Route Tab To navigate a QUICK NAV route...
... Create QUICK NAV Route. 3. When finished, press QUIT twice to return to select a map location, and press ENTER. The bottom of the screen shows the number of the map pointer. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 17 Press NAV/MOB, and highlight Follow Route. 2. To add a new waypoint to the route, use the map pointer to the Route List Page. Follow steps 3 and 4 in the Navigating a QUICK NAV Route instructions. 5. Route Tab To navigate a QUICK NAV route...
Owner's Manual
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... of item Additional options BASIC OPERATION > ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND DSC DSC (Digital Selective Calling) The DSC tab controls and sets up the DSC features on the optional data card. Additional information tabs Distance, Bearing, and Coordinates of data loaded on the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498. Conversely, the VHF radio requires input from a GPS to "Connecting the Power/Data Cable" on the map has information about the point available. Use the ROCKER to transmit a substantial...
... of item Additional options BASIC OPERATION > ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND DSC DSC (Digital Selective Calling) The DSC tab controls and sets up the DSC features on the optional data card. Additional information tabs Distance, Bearing, and Coordinates of data loaded on the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498. Conversely, the VHF radio requires input from a GPS to "Connecting the Power/Data Cable" on the map has information about the point available. Use the ROCKER to transmit a substantial...
Owner's Manual
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... VHF radio with the FCC and receive a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number. Anytime a vessel receives a DSC call , the bearing and distance from a connected DSC-enabled VHF radio, an alert message and notification page are shown, and an alarm tone is received, the mariner can choose to create a waypoint or to the caller's location. To close the Notification Page, press QUIT. In order to use DSC, users...
... VHF radio with the FCC and receive a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number. Anytime a vessel receives a DSC call , the bearing and distance from a connected DSC-enabled VHF radio, an alert message and notification page are shown, and an alarm tone is received, the mariner can choose to create a waypoint or to the caller's location. To close the Notification Page, press QUIT. In order to use DSC, users...
Owner's Manual
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... menu tabs Main Menu MAIN MENU > GPS TAB To select a Menu tab from any given moment. Press left on changing settings and entering data. The information for each satellite in the system, and is available from the Main Menu: 1. The signal strength is shown on the ROCKER, then press up or down to the highlighted item. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 37 The Main Menu...
... menu tabs Main Menu MAIN MENU > GPS TAB To select a Menu tab from any given moment. Press left on changing settings and entering data. The information for each satellite in the system, and is available from the Main Menu: 1. The signal strength is shown on the ROCKER, then press up or down to the highlighted item. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual 37 The Main Menu...
Owner's Manual
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... a route leg, or review the waypoint, or map item. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Route Review Options Menu Route Review Menu Options Menu options available from the Route Review Page are Use Map, Add Before, Remove, and Plan. On the Route Review Page, you can review the route points (waypoints or map items) one at a time from the list. When you return to insert a new route point on a map window), or Move Wpt (permanently delete the waypoint from the unit), and press ENTER. Use the map...
... a route leg, or review the waypoint, or map item. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Route Review Options Menu Route Review Menu Options Menu options available from the Route Review Page are Use Map, Add Before, Remove, and Plan. On the Route Review Page, you can review the route points (waypoints or map items) one at a time from the list. When you return to insert a new route point on a map window), or Move Wpt (permanently delete the waypoint from the unit), and press ENTER. Use the map...
Owner's Manual
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... screen. UltraScroll/Scroll-adjusts the rate at the top of the range and reads Off. 76 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Press up until the setting bar is all the way at which the Sonar Pages scroll from 90% to the boat's speed. To turn the Whiteline Off, press the ROCKER down on the ROCKER to measure the depth of the line...
... screen. UltraScroll/Scroll-adjusts the rate at the top of the range and reads Off. 76 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Press up until the setting bar is all the way at which the Sonar Pages scroll from 90% to the boat's speed. To turn the Whiteline Off, press the ROCKER down on the ROCKER to measure the depth of the line...
Owner's Manual
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GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Mount the transducer cable cover well above the waterline. DO NOT cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to prevent water from your warranty. The transducer can cause cavitation that creates air bubbles or causes the water to any part of the prop. It is important that the transducer is...
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Mount the transducer cable cover well above the waterline. DO NOT cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. Apply marine sealant to all screw threads to prevent water from your warranty. The transducer can cause cavitation that creates air bubbles or causes the water to any part of the prop. It is important that the transducer is...
Owner's Manual
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... harness connections. APPENDIX > CONNECTING THE POWER/DATA CABLE Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 to be connected for connecting external devices. The other wires do not have to a DC supply and provides interface capabilities for normal operation of the unit. Accessory On DC Power Source CANet L CANet H 92 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Replacement fuse is a AGC/3AG - 3 Amp fuse. Orange (Accessory On) DC Positive (CANet L) (CANet H) (RX NMEA) (TX NMEA) NOTE: CANet wiring diagrams are used...
... harness connections. APPENDIX > CONNECTING THE POWER/DATA CABLE Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 to be connected for connecting external devices. The other wires do not have to a DC supply and provides interface capabilities for normal operation of the unit. Accessory On DC Power Source CANet L CANet H 92 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Replacement fuse is a AGC/3AG - 3 Amp fuse. Orange (Accessory On) DC Positive (CANet L) (CANet H) (RX NMEA) (TX NMEA) NOTE: CANet wiring diagrams are used...
Owner's Manual
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... out of the antenna wiring is Shorted-some part of the specified distance range. remove and reinsert. Deep Water Alarm-the water is lower than the amount set value. Use a different number. Alarm Clock-the alarm clock has sounded. Can't Read User Card-error reading card; Can't Write User Card, Data Card Is Read-Only-the data card in the Battery Alarm setup is deeper than the voltage where the unit automatically turns off. Anchor Drag Alarm-you have the unit serviced. Approaching [Waypoint Name]-you...
... out of the antenna wiring is Shorted-some part of the specified distance range. remove and reinsert. Deep Water Alarm-the water is lower than the amount set value. Use a different number. Alarm Clock-the alarm clock has sounded. Can't Read User Card-error reading card; Can't Write User Card, Data Card Is Read-Only-the data card in the Battery Alarm setup is deeper than the voltage where the unit automatically turns off. Anchor Drag Alarm-you have the unit serviced. Approaching [Waypoint Name]-you...
Owner's Manual
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... Waypoints/Routes/Tracks/User Waypoints Found-attempted to transfer on data card. Route Full-you used all available proximity waypoints. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to a location with the unit. Invalid MMSI-enter a Valid MMSI. Route Truncated-uploaded route from a data card that already exists in Simulator Mode. Sonar Failed, Unit Needs Repair-there is in memory. no additional route waypoints can be saved. Route Already Exists-you are nearing a proximity waypoint. Check antenna connections or try moving to have the unit serviced...
... Waypoints/Routes/Tracks/User Waypoints Found-attempted to transfer on data card. Route Full-you used all available proximity waypoints. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to a location with the unit. Invalid MMSI-enter a Valid MMSI. Route Truncated-uploaded route from a data card that already exists in Simulator Mode. Sonar Failed, Unit Needs Repair-there is in memory. no additional route waypoints can be saved. Route Already Exists-you are nearing a proximity waypoint. Check antenna connections or try moving to have the unit serviced...
Owner's Manual
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... Sonar Service Incompatible-(only applied to the GPSMAP 392/492) the external sonar device you are connected to transfer user data without a data card containing user data being present in the Data Card slot. Track Memory is Full, Can't Create Track-the track log memory is not a transducer attached, bad cable/transducer, or the transducer cable was disconnected. Transducer Disconnected, Sonar Turned Off-there is full. Delete unwanted waypoints to make space for new entries. 102 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual...
... Sonar Service Incompatible-(only applied to the GPSMAP 392/492) the external sonar device you are connected to transfer user data without a data card containing user data being present in the Data Card slot. Track Memory is Full, Can't Create Track-the track log memory is not a transducer attached, bad cable/transducer, or the transducer cable was disconnected. Transducer Disconnected, Sonar Turned Off-there is full. Delete unwanted waypoints to make space for new entries. 102 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... wall. CANet™ Connection Kit-allows you can read sonar displays on the other manufacturers have been designed and specifically tested for use with Garmin products. Use of the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498. Quick-Release Flush Mount Kit-mounts your unit to release the Fishfinder so you to a data card, either Garmin BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots map data. A/C Adapter-powers the unit using the PC Interface Cable, or with the Data Card Programmer. MapSource Software CD...
... wall. CANet™ Connection Kit-allows you can read sonar displays on the other manufacturers have been designed and specifically tested for use with Garmin products. Use of the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498. Quick-Release Flush Mount Kit-mounts your unit to release the Fishfinder so you to a data card, either Garmin BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots map data. A/C Adapter-powers the unit using the PC Interface Cable, or with the Data Card Programmer. MapSource Software CD...
Owner's Manual
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... sales receipt from the date of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to be securely packed with your unit. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to you ever encounter a problem with the tracking number clearly written on GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual APPENDIX > LIMITED WARRANTY the outside the United States. International Purchases: A separate...
... sales receipt from the date of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to be securely packed with your unit. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to you ever encounter a problem with the tracking number clearly written on GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual APPENDIX > LIMITED WARRANTY the outside the United States. International Purchases: A separate...
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... (bottom) lock 77 C calibrate water speed 80, 81 card tab 59 caution i celestial tab 45 chart 62 cleaning vi clock alarm 70 clutter 74 color 73 color bar 77 communication tab 68 compass page 32 conventions i course line 62 course up 62 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual D data cards 94 data entry 6 date/time 95 daylight saving time 68 delete DSC directory item 23 depth line 76 dilution of precision 98 distance 58 distress calls...
... (bottom) lock 77 C calibrate water speed 80, 81 card tab 59 caution i celestial tab 45 chart 62 cleaning vi clock alarm 70 clutter 74 color 73 color bar 77 communication tab 68 compass page 32 conventions i course line 62 course up 62 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual D data cards 94 data entry 6 date/time 95 daylight saving time 68 delete DSC directory item 23 depth line 76 dilution of precision 98 distance 58 distress calls...