Garmin GPSMAP 498C Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 498C Support Question
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Question posted by Scotiagirl on July 7th, 2012
Default Settings
How do I reset to default settings on gpsmap 498c?
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
...to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Sounder is organized into the following sections. This manual is CANet compatible. i The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 ...for more information. See the CANet accessory installation instructions for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 392/398/492/498.
The Using Sonar section provides detailed explanations about installing...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... Manual i Manual Conventions i Warning iv Caution v Care 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... 32 3D Highway Page 33 Active Route Page 36
Main Menu 37 GPS Tab 37 Tide Tab 40 Trip Tab 44 Celes (Celestial) Tab ...70
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Owner's Manual - Page 10
... bar.
• No signal strength bars-the receiver is looking for Navigation", and the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is not necessary to select...GPS tab is ready to see the next lower map range.
4.
The unit now begins searching for the appropriate satellites for use . If the unit shows "Ready for the Main Menu. BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER To graphically initialize the GPSMAP...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
...actual satellite signals. BASIC OPERATION > SIMULATOR MODE
To place the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 in Simulator Mode. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
3 Simulator Mode
Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off Simulator Mode, press ADJ/MENU, and select Stop Simulator.... use indoors or practice.
Press and hold ADJ/MENU to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is set to show the Main Menu.
Owner's Manual - Page 29
The information varies depending on the optional data card. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to highlight a map
item, and press ENTER. 2. When any nearby rescuer receives the DSC signal, an alarm sounds and they immediately receive the location of data loaded on the type of the caller.
To view additional information for...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... and Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) numbers, refer to show the positions of one another. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
BASIC OPERATION > DSC
call, they can immediately access the...to create a waypoint or to page 97 in the "Appendix." When a DSC position is received, the mariner can store and quickly navigate to all DSC users and are not broadcast to that location ...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
...GPS tab provides a visual reference of the sub tab items, press right on changing settings and entering data. See page 6 for the highlighted tab automatically appears to exit the Main Menu.
If you an indication of what satellites are visible to select any given moment.
GPSMAP... get back to highlight a tab. As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears ...
Owner's Manual - Page 46
MAIN MENU > GPS TAB Accuracy
Receiver status WAAS status
Signal strength bars
The status field indicates "Ready for Navigation" when the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 has collected the...inner circle 45º above the horizon, and the center point a position directly overhead.
You can also set the sky view to align along your location is now being blocked, and whether you have a current ...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... Track-deletes highlighted saved track log from memory.
• Delete All-deletes all saved track logs from memory.
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GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual The resolution option is the default setting and is recommended for the most efficient use the TracBack feature.
• Fill-a track log is recorded until...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...box next to each type of item you want to transmit and receive location information. DSC Tab
DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transfer.
2. See page 21 and the "Appendix"... Transfer Complete message appears after the data is saved to a data card, it with existing GPS data. Press QUIT. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
59 If transferring data from a data card: 1. MAIN...
Owner's Manual - Page 74
... the map or chart.
• Map Datum-sets the datum reference used to describe geographic locations for best overall performance.
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GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Datums are...default WGS 84 datum for surveying, mapping, and navigation. The unit automatically chooses the best datum depending on the map or chart.
You should appear somewhere on your GPS, make sure the settings...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
...sound when the power reaches a user-determined voltage.
• GPS Accuracy-the accuracy alarm sounds when the GPS position accuracy falls outside the user-set value. Use the ROCKER to the Comm tab. The unit... on and off .
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GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual MAIN MENU > ALARM TAB To adjust the NMEA output: 1. Remember to define the alarm settings. Highlight an option, and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
... set to view another adjustment window. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
USING SONAR > SONAR PAGE
2. The adjustment window automatically times out and disappears when the unit is idle for viewing. Auto (default) is cluttered, lower the sensitivity (lower the gain) to access the adjustment window.
3. To exit any of the sonar receiver...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
... when you are using , either Dual Beam or Dual Frequency.. The unit automatically uses GPS ground speed for all applications. Color DCG is not available, use either your boat's speedometer... (default) represents the latest in water having little or no current.
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GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual The default is recommended for comparison on the screen. The lower the setting, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
...GPS ground speed and uncalibrated water speed appear at the bottom of the screen. If you are using dual beam, fish symbols from the narrow beam (directly underneath your boat) are :
• Fish Symbols-sets... the ROCKER to a cruising speed. By default, the top speed automatically appears in large,... symbols. Suspended targets appear as symbols. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual - Page 94
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Display: 5.0" diagonal (12.7 cm) 256-color TFT display with backlighting (234 x 320 pixels)
Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to 70°C)
Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable
receiver
Acquisition Times: Warm: Approx. 15 seconds Cold: Approx. 45 seconds AutoLocate: Approx. 2 minutes
Update Rate: 1/second, continuous...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
... require this installation. APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE GPSMAP 492/498 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA
Suggested locations for mounting the external antenna. The GPSMAP 492/498 with external antenna must be properly installed according to the following instructions to avoid shading, try using a 1" x 14-thread extension mast available at most marine dealers. Sailboat users should not seriously...
Owner's Manual - Page 103
... corrections (WAAS) is using a satellite for navigation.
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
95 Satellite Information
...GPS receiver has achieved a GPS location, the current location appears in the process of the signal. When the bar turns solid, the GPS is being received, and the status of storing orbital data it is highlighted on -board atomic clock.
The unit can be set...
Owner's Manual - Page 108
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Use a different number. Distress Call-a DSC distress call has been received.
Arriving At [Waypoint Name]-you are a specified alarm...value.
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Antenna Input is Shorted-some part of user-set in DSC ...directory. Can't Read Voltages That Low, Limited To Bottom Of Range- Alarm Clock-the alarm clock has sounded. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS...
Owner's Manual - Page 111
...GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS coordinates to be used as if the unit was actually receiving...GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
Using the LORAN TD Format When creating new waypoints using GPS. Change to Loran TD from using LORAN to the location stored in the United States by recreational vehicles. From the perspective of a mariner...TDs. If you must set the correct LORAN chain ...
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