Garmin GPSMAP 190-00683-00 Owner'S Manual Download

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Table of Contents

Introduction ...........................................................................i

Caring for the GPSMAP 378/478 ........................................... iv

Warnings .................................................................................. v

Important Information ............................................................ vi

Battery Warnings .................................................................... vi

Getting Started .....................................................................1

Unit Overview .......................................................................... 1

Charging the GPSMAP 378/478 .............................................. 2

Turning On the GPSMAP 378/478 .......................................... 3

Getting Satellite Signals ......................................................... 4

Using the GPSMAP 378/478 Keypad...................................... 7

Using the GPSMAP 378/478.................................................... 8

Using Simulator Mode .......................................................... 12

Marine Mode .......................................................................13

Marine Mode Pages ............................................................... 13

Navigating to a Destination .................................................. 14

Finding an Item ...................................................................... 17

Creating and Using Routes .................................................. 20

Creating and Using Waypoints ............................................ 24

Managing Your Tracks .......................................................... 34

Marine Mode Pages ...........................................................38

Map Page ................................................................................ 38

Compass Page ....................................................................... 45

Highway Page ........................................................................ 48

Active Route Page ................................................................. 50

Position Data Page ................................................................ 51

XM Audio Page ...................................................................... 52

Automotive Mode ..............................................................56

Automotive Mode Pages ....................................................... 56

Navigating in Automotive Mode ........................................... 57

Editing Your Route ................................................................ 60

Following an Automotive Route ........................................... 63

Automotive Mode Pages ...................................................64

Map Page ................................................................................ 64

Current Route Page ............................................................... 65

Trip Computer Page .............................................................. 66

Main Menu ..........................................................................67

Main Menu Tabs ..................................................................... 67

GPS Tab .................................................................................. 68

Weather Tab ........................................................................... 68

XM Tab .................................................................................... 69

Route Tab ............................................................................... 70

Points Tab .............................................................................. 70

Track Tab ................................................................................ 71

DSC Tab .................................................................................. 71

Sonar Tab ............................................................................... 75

Alarms Tab ............................................................................. 76

Calendar Tab .......................................................................... 78

Celestial Tab........................................................................... 79

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Page 1: ...Owner s Manual chartplotting receiver GPSMAP 378 478 GPSMAP 478 shown...

Page 2: ...hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the...

Page 3: ...o simulate navigation The Marine Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 378 478 in Marine Mode The Marine Mode Pages section reviews the main pages in Marine Mode...

Page 4: ...s 20 Creating and Using Waypoints 24 Managing Your Tracks 34 Marine Mode Pages 38 Map Page 38 Compass Page 45 Highway Page 48 Active Route Page 50 Position Data Page 51 XM Audio Page 52 Automotive Mod...

Page 5: ...Sonar 112 Appendix 115 Specifications 115 Optional Accessories 116 Installation Information 117 Satellite Information 122 What is Differential GPS DGPS 122 LORAN TD Setup 124 Map Datums and Location F...

Page 6: ...screen with the moistened cloth Storage Do not store the GPSMAP 378 478 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes might occur such as in the trunk of a car as permanent damage could result User...

Page 7: ...ime spent viewing the unit s screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible Do not input destinations change settings or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit s controls w...

Page 8: ...recycling of certain electronics For more information on the applicability to this product see www erecycle org Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed the internal lithium ion battery m...

Page 9: ...478 offers XM Satellite Radio capabilities featuring more than 160 digital channels of commercial free music more than 30 channels of news sports talk and entertainment and more than 20 dedicated chan...

Page 10: ...ore quickly than when the unit is turned on and reduces draw on the vehicle vessel battery When you turn on the GPSMAP 376C the power source indicator on the GPS tab shows the unit is operating off ba...

Page 11: ...and then press Enter to continue 3 To turn off the GPSMAP 378 478 press and hold the POWER key again Adjusting the Backlight and Volume You can adjust the backlight to see the screen better If you are...

Page 12: ...receiver and whether they are being tracked As the receiver locks onto satellites a signal strength bar appears for each satellite in view with the appropriate satellite number underneath each bar The...

Page 13: ...looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized location but has not acquired a fix 2D GPS Location At least three satellites were acquired and a two dimension...

Page 14: ...enter a new location automatically or using the map GPS Tips While the receiver is gathering information your location on the map might appear different from where you are actually located As soon as...

Page 15: ...o show the Navigate Menu In Marine Mode press and hold to start the MOB function In Automotive Mode press and hold to show the Next Turn page and announce the next turn when using the external speaker...

Page 16: ...he ROCKER to begin entering data or selecting options On screen button use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to select the button Scroll bar when viewing a list of items too long to app...

Page 17: ...n To exit a menu or return to the previous setting Press Quit The Quit key moves backward through your steps Press Quit repeatedly to return to the starting page To select an on screen button On a pag...

Page 18: ...s You can restore factory defaults for the following Main Menu tabs Track Alarms Display Sound and Setup For more information about the Main Menu see the Main Menu section beginning on page 67 To rest...

Page 19: ...ghlight a tab The information for the highlighted tab automatically appears on the right To highlight a sub tab press left or right on the ROCKER and then press up and down to select individual fields...

Page 20: ...and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals To turn on Simulator Mode 1 Highlight the GPS tab on the Main Menu 2 Press Menu to open the GPS tab options menu 3 Highlight Start Simulat...

Page 21: ...ss Enter Marine Mode Pages Marine Mode has five main pages Map Compass Highway Active Route and Position Data An optional XM Audio Page can be enabled An optional Sonar Page is available when a GSD 21...

Page 22: ...are similar Most of the features discussed here also apply to Automotive Mode Navigate Options Menu Press Nav to open the Navigate Menu Navigate Menu in Marine Mode Go To Point allows you to select a...

Page 23: ...avigation and press ENTER to resume navigation To start a new route using the Find Menu 1 Press the Nav key to open the Navigate Menu 2 Highlight Go To Point or New Route when in Automotive Mode and p...

Page 24: ...e Finding an Item section Man OverBoard MOB Use the MOB function to simultaneously mark your current location and create a direct route back to that location for quick response to emergency situations...

Page 25: ...Areas and the search shows an Anchoring Prohibited search result If you press Find again you will see From Anchoring Prohibited as the new search from point You can also use the Find feature to cente...

Page 26: ...opens 2 Highlight the item you want to Find From 3 Press Find The Find Menu opens again with items near the previously selected item Search for the item you want Viewing Recently Found Items The Rece...

Page 27: ...nal Find Menu options press Find and then press Menu The following options are available Enable Auto Arrange automatically arranges the Find Menu When selected Disable Auto Arrange and Restore Default...

Page 28: ...ute point 6 Repeat step 5 to define additional route points To create a route using the map 1 Highlight the Route tab on the Main Menu 2 Press MENU to open the Route options menu 3 Highlight New Route...

Page 29: ...he Route Review Page to edit change the name and review route points of a selected route To change the name of the route 1 Highlight the Route tab on Main Menu 2 Highlight the name of the route and pr...

Page 30: ...on page 24 for details When you return to the Route Review Page the next point in the route is automatically highlighted You can review each point on the route by pressing Enter repeatedly To add poi...

Page 31: ...information about your trip so the GPSMAP 378 478 can estimate information about your trip To plan your route 1 Open the Route Review Page options menu 2 Highlight Plan Route and press Enter Entering...

Page 32: ...ating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS They are locations you might want to return to later such as checkpoints on a route or significant groun...

Page 33: ...e arrow over a map item you see a highlighted description of that item The GPSMAP 378 478 uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint To create a new wa...

Page 34: ...R when finished To change any of the other information on the New Map Waypoint Page highlight the appropriate field and press Enter After entering your changes highlight OK and press Enter Reviewing a...

Page 35: ...elected waypoint to the end of a route This option is available only when you are not navigating When you are navigating to a destination Add to Current Route opens The selected waypoint is added to t...

Page 36: ...tion Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from a specific location to a new location To create a new waypoint by projecting its location 1 Create...

Page 37: ...press Enter Editing a Waypoint The User sub tab shows a master list of all waypoints stored in memory From the User list you can review edit rename or delete individual waypoints or delete all user wa...

Page 38: ...waypoints in that category You can create up to 15 categories To create a waypoint category 1 From any of the waypoint pages or the Points tab press Menu to open the options menu 2 Select Edit Catego...

Page 39: ...e To delete a waypoint from the Waypoint Page use the ROCKER to highlight the on screen Delete button and press Enter Note When a waypoint is deleted from the list it cannot be recovered from the unit...

Page 40: ...nd Menu select a location and press Enter When OK is highlighted press Enter 5 Highlight Delete and press Enter to delete all waypoints within the set location Choose Cancel or press Quit to exit with...

Page 41: ...ect the point 4 Use the ROCKER to enter a distance value up to 99 99 units and press Enter To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list 1 Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu and then se...

Page 42: ...k Setting Up and Saving Your Tracks You must save the track log before you can use the Navigate Track feature The Save feature allows you to store up to 15 track logs from certain times and dates To a...

Page 43: ...Save and press Enter A message appears asking if you want to save the entire track 3 Highlight Yes and press Enter To save a portion of the track log 1 Highlight the Track tab on the Main Menu and th...

Page 44: ...y To edit a track 1 Highlight the Track tab on the Main Menu and then select the Saved sub tab 2 Select a track to edit and press Enter 3 Highlight the Name field and press Enter Use the ROCKER to cha...

Page 45: ...the most significant features of the track in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible To get the most out of the TracBack feature remember these tips Always clear the track log at t...

Page 46: ...splay area The position marker shows your travel on the Map Page The GPSMAP 378 478 always turns on in Position Mode with the last known location centered on the map When you press the ROCKER the GPSM...

Page 47: ...ptions menu 2 Highlight Set Up Page Layout and press Enter Selecting the Page Layout 3 Select a page layout option and press ENTER To change a data field display 1 Press Menu to open the options menu...

Page 48: ...8 478 unit and data card To review change map information 1 On the Map Page press Menu 2 Highlight Map Information and press Enter The first page shows the map families stored on the data card and uni...

Page 49: ...north arrow indicates the orientation To change the map orientation press Menu to open the Map Page Press Menu again Select Set Up Map and press Enter Zooming In and Out of the Map The map has 28 ava...

Page 50: ...o pan the map to view other map areas As you pan past the edge of the current map display the screen moves to provide continuous map coverage The position icon stays in your present location and might...

Page 51: ...g from your current location 2 Press Enter to view more information about the point The information and on screen buttons shown vary depending on the type of item selected In some cases additional inf...

Page 52: ...F below it 3 Move the arrow to the reference point the starting point that you want to measure from and press Enter A push pin icon marks the starting point 4 Move the arrow to the point want to measu...

Page 53: ...iddle of the compass ring and a course to steer indicator on the outside of the compass ring The course to steer represents the direction to steer to get back to the course line If the arrow points up...

Page 54: ...s ring Change Data Fields changes on screen data fields Using the Marine Timer The Marine Timer specifically designed for sail boat racing allows you to easily count up or down by specified time incre...

Page 55: ...timer is set to count down five minutes If you want to change the length of time and the behavior of the timer open the Timers Setup tab on the Main Menu note You can set the timer countdown for up t...

Page 56: ...Main Menu 2 Highlight the Highway Page field and press Enter 3 Select Off to hide or On to show and press Enter Using the Highway Page To stay on course steer toward the violet bar or arrows until it...

Page 57: ...Highway Page appears 2 Press Menu 3 Highlight an option and press Enter Highway Page Options Menu The following options are available from the Highway Page options menu Set Up Page Layout select the p...

Page 58: ...any of the same features and options Active Route Page Active Route Page Options Press Menu to open the Active Route Page options menu Deactivate stop route navigation Edit on Map edit the route on th...

Page 59: ...il it is aligned with the red bar Position Data Page Your present location is 4 9 nm west of Waypoint 0001 Position Data Page Options Press MENU to open the Position Data Page options menu Change Near...

Page 60: ...in Menu even if the XM Audio Page is turned off The XM Audio Page is divided into three panes The first pane contains a list of XM Radio categories into which XM Radio channels are grouped Classical D...

Page 61: ...ing XM Audio Page Options With the XM Audio Page open press MENU to open the options menu XM Audio Page Options Menu The following options are available on the XM Audio Page options menu Add to Favori...

Page 62: ...elect the Favorites category and press ENTER 3 Highlight the channel you want to select from your list of favorites and press ENTER A triangle appears to the left of the newly selected channel Favorit...

Page 63: ...R Select Favorites to scan only channels in your Favorites list 4 Press ENTER Each channel is played for five seconds and then advances to the next channel 5 Press any key to stop scanning and select...

Page 64: ...tive Mode has two main pages Map and Trip Computer that are always available Optional Highway Compass and XM Audio Pages can be turned on in Automotive Mode When you are actively navigating the Curren...

Page 65: ...ss the Nav key Press the Nav key to navigate a new route using the Find Menu or start a saved route or track Press the Find key to search for a particular item and create a route to it Navigate Option...

Page 66: ...When navigating to a point you can stop navigation For example if you are on a long car trip but you want to stop for dinner you can stop navigation and resume after dinner To stop navigation 1 While...

Page 67: ...light the Go To button and press Enter to begin navigation To go to a destination using the Find Menu 1 Press Find to open the Find Menu 2 Highlight a category and press Enter 3 Press Enter and use th...

Page 68: ...light Follow Roads and press Enter to create a turn by turn route auto route which appears on the Current Route Page You can also initiate a saved route from the Route tab on the Main Menu Editing You...

Page 69: ...dance area Press Enter to select the first point 6 Move the arrow to the end point and press Enter During route calculation and navigation the GPSMAP 378 478 will avoid the area within the box or the...

Page 70: ...se Map or Use Find Menu and press Enter 5 If you selected Use Map use the ROCKER to select an item on the map and press Enter If you selected Use Find Menu select an item from the Find Menu as discuss...

Page 71: ...Map Page Map Page Displaying Your Route Watch Your Trip Data Use the Trip Computer Page to view your trip data You can track your speed here as well as other information related to your trip See Your...

Page 72: ...red to show any one of the possible data options The top of the screen shows the GPS status or the route leg You can also add data fields to the page or select a full screen map without data fields Ma...

Page 73: ...down Highlight any of the turns on the list and press Enter to view the Next Turn Page for that turn The Current Route and Next Turn Pages show similar information using a different layout The Next T...

Page 74: ...omputer Page Options Menu Press Menu to open the options menu Highlight an option and press Enter Trip Computer Page Options Menu Set Up Page Layout choose the layout and number of data fields Change...

Page 75: ...bs GPS view satellite information Weather view individual weather features XM view and select XM Radio channels Route create and store routes Points view stored waypoints Track record and save tracks...

Page 76: ...eatures on or off For example you can select Storm Cells to view only storm cells on the Map window that appears on the Weather tab When you close the Main Menu and return to the Map Page all of your...

Page 77: ...io Sub Tab The Audio sub tab shows XM Radio channel categories a list of available channels information about the selected channel and the strength of the XM signal Information Sub Tab Use the Informa...

Page 78: ...and Proximity which allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently For more information about waypoints see the Creating and Using Waypoints section beginning on page 24 Main...

Page 79: ...ecorded It shows the amount of track memory used and current settings Saved Sub Tab The Saved sub tab shows a list of all saved tracks in your GPSMAP 378 478 DSC Tab Use the DSC tab Marine Mode only t...

Page 80: ...type of contact is like a phone call no emergency alarms are set off Position reports are not broadcast to all DSC users and appear with a gold boat icon Receiving DSC Calls Each time you receive a di...

Page 81: ...e latest call at the top The unit can store up to 100 calls after 100 calls are received the oldest log file is removed when a new call is received DSC Log Receiving a Position Report or Distress Call...

Page 82: ...Directory entry After creating a New Directory Item the name created is attached to that particular MMSI number If you return to the Log the new name appears under the corresponding MMSI number Anoth...

Page 83: ...Simulating calls is helpful for practice before connecting to the real system The Distress Call simulator also helps to check if alarms are working properly DSC Setup Sonar Tab Use the Sonar tab cont...

Page 84: ...t to the alarm you want to make persistent 3 Press Enter to place a check mark in the Persist box Navigation Nav Alarms The Nav sub tab contains the following alarms Next Turn sets an alarm to indicat...

Page 85: ...falls outside of the user set value Select On and then specify a distance Weather Alarms Tornado Warnings sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area where a tornado warning is in effect Thundersto...

Page 86: ...arm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance Select On and then enter a specific distance Fish sets an alarm to sound when fish are detected with sonar Calendar Tab Use the Calendar tab to...

Page 87: ...in green Icons for the points and routes assigned to the date are shown along the bottom of the screen Month View Sub Tab The Month View sub tab provides the same elements as Day View but the entire...

Page 88: ...a tide chart for a different tide station 1 From the Tide sub tab highlight the At field and press Enter The Find Menu opens showing the tide stations 2 Press Menu and select Near Current Location Nea...

Page 89: ...iew Sun Moon information for any date or location You can also use the play fast forward and stop buttons to view an animation of the Sun Moon sub tab To view sun and moon information for a different...

Page 90: ...b The Hunt Fish sub tab provides you with predictions of the best times to hunt and fish in a selected location on a specific date To show the Hunt Fish information 1 Highlight the Celestial tab on th...

Page 91: ...ed location To use the current location 1 Highlight the From field and press Enter 2 Highlight Current Location and press Enter Message Tab The Message tab shows a list of messages generated by the GP...

Page 92: ...in the main page sequence and how long the backlight stays on Main Menu Display Tab Main Menu indicates whether the Main Menu tabs are to contain text and icons default or text tabs only Color Mode se...

Page 93: ...nsity or left to decrease Sound Tab Use the Sound tab to customize the sounds made by your GPSMAP 378 478 Main Menu Sound Tab Beeper sets the beeper to chime during keypresses and alarms Key and Alarm...

Page 94: ...Mode sets the unit to operate in Marine default or Automotive Mode Speed Filter allows the unit to average speed readings Choose from Off Auto automatically controls filtering or On allows you to ent...

Page 95: ...alculates the route the quickest but it might not produce the best route Quick Calculation takes a bit more time to calculate but generates a better quality route Better Route generates an even better...

Page 96: ...urn pop up window Off or opens the window when you press Nav Held Nav Key Only opens automatically Automatically Only or Both Timers Sub Tab Use the Timers sub tab to set timers and view information a...

Page 97: ...ation when gathering satellite data to show the correct date Units Sub Tab Use the Units sub tab to customize measurement units To access the Units sub tab 1 Highlight the Setup tab on the Main Menu 2...

Page 98: ...depending on your chosen location format WARNING Selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial position errors When in doubt use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance Selecti...

Page 99: ...You do not need to enter information in every field When finished press ENTER again 3 To show the welcome message when you turn on your GPSMAP 378 478 highlight the Show at Power up check box and pre...

Page 100: ...l GPS DGPS input using a standard RTCM format and also outputs simple text data that includes data time location and velocity Text Out allows the unit to output simple text data that includes data tim...

Page 101: ...field and press Enter 2 Highlight User and press Enter 3 Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate field and press Enter 4 Enter a frequency or bit rate Press Enter when finished When the unit is receiving...

Page 102: ...ain Menu 2 Select the Interface sub tab 3 Highlight the Serial Data Format field and press Enter 4 Select NMEA In NMEA Out and press Enter 5 Press Menu to open the options menu Select Advanced NMEA Se...

Page 103: ...ge 98 To view current weather conditions and forecast information for your current location or a specific location use the Weather Data option on the Find Menu For more information see page 101 Viewin...

Page 104: ...se the Weather tab to turn XM WX Weather data on or off on the Map Page and set the map zoom range at which weather information first appears on the Map Page Weather Tab Weather Data allows you to tur...

Page 105: ...irst appears on the Map Page Select Auto Off or from 20 ft to 800 nm Mrn Wx Tab Use the Mrn Wx tab on the Map Page Options to set up marine weather options Mrn Wx Tab Water Temperature Wave Period Wav...

Page 106: ...ow To view a specific XM WX Weather Information Type 1 Highlight the Weather tab on the Main Menu 2 Select the Weather Information Type field 3 Select scroll through the weather information type you w...

Page 107: ...eather options 1 Highlight the Weather tab on the Main Menu 2 Press MENU Declutter On Off allows you to toggle unwanted weather items on or off on the Map window Animate Weather Stop Animation animate...

Page 108: ...iptions Service Level shows the name of the XM WX Weather subscription plan you purchased Weather Products shows a list of all weather features you can access based on your subscription plan Shows age...

Page 109: ...beginning on page 17 To find weather information for your current location 1 From any page press FIND 2 Select Weather Data and press ENTER The Weather From Current Location Page opens Weather From C...

Page 110: ...ation 1 Press MENU on the Weather From Current Location Page 2 With Near Other highlighted press ENTER 3 Move the map pointer to a different location and press ENTER The Weather From New Location Page...

Page 111: ...show the sonar on the Map Page You must be in Marine Mode to use sonar To show the Sonar Page on the Map Page 1 Press and hold Page MODE 2 Highlight Marine and press Enter 3 Press Page or Quit to ope...

Page 112: ...age The sonar returns show as red strongest then orange strong yellow medium green weaker and blue weakest The Fish Symbols option allows you to view the actual sonar data a fish symbol or a combinati...

Page 113: ...commonly used settings and values Press Enter to accept the new setting or press Quit to cancel and return to the Sonar Page Sonar Adjustment Options Scroll adjusts the rate that the sonar display sc...

Page 114: ...lower gain Target Level adjusts colors used to show sonar information A Color Bar appears on the right side of the screen as you adjust this setting A higher percentage results in more strong signale...

Page 115: ...uture fishing location When using this feature the Sonar Page pauses The depth continues to update while the display is paused but the unit does not show any new sonar data until the Sonar Page resume...

Page 116: ...d is best used if you travel a wide variety of depths If the unit is unable to track the bottom for any reason the digits in the depth window flash on and off to alert you that the unit is not trackin...

Page 117: ...ed water speeds are shown at the bottom of the calibration window Note your top speed then stop the boat and press Enter Calibrating the Water Speed 3 By default the top ground speed is automatically...

Page 118: ...ow a graphic flasher representation on the far right side of the sonar display This graphic flasher shows structure and bottom returns much the same as a true flasher You might find this feature usefu...

Page 119: ...ature Display The graph will adjust and show the temperature changes according to the Temperature Scale and Time Duration settings Temperature Scale select a degree span from the list Select Auto to h...

Page 120: ...he detailed data Stronger returns appear in darker colors with red being the strongest return Understanding the Sonar Display One of the first things to understand about sonar is that the transducer s...

Page 121: ...iameter circle at a 30 foot depth The narrow cone angles 10 associated with high frequencies 200 kHz provide better bottom resolution and crisper detail but cannot show a large coverage area for findi...

Page 122: ...mation easier to distinguish Whiteline Off Whiteline On Thick Whiteline Hard bottom Thermoclines A rough definition of a thermocline is a break in water where the water temperature changes faster than...

Page 123: ...e backlight setting and if you are using XM WX Weather or XM Radio the entire time Source 11 35 VDC Fuse 3AG 1 5 Amp Performance Receiver Differential ready 12 parallel channel receiver Acquisition Ti...

Page 124: ...Interface Cable Connects the unit to a serial port on your computer Power Data Cable Allows you to connect the unit to the electrical system using bare wires Programmable Data Cards Blank data cards...

Page 125: ...t indicates the appropriate harness connections Replacement fuse is a 3AG 1 5 Amp fuse Power Data Connector on the GPSMAP 378 478 Unit Data Out Blue Ground Black Voice Orange Alarm White Power Red Voi...

Page 126: ...nd or XM WX Satellite Weather to use the XM Radio and or XM Weather features on your GPSMAP 378 478 To connect the GXM 30 antenna 1 Position the antenna where it has a clear view of the sky This can b...

Page 127: ...Data Cable connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB data port see the illustration on the left When using a PC Interface Cable connect the larger end of the cable to a serial communica...

Page 128: ...ta cards are not waterproof should not be exposed to moisture or excessive static charges and should be stored in the case supplied with the card To install a data card 1 Insert the card into the slot...

Page 129: ...unication protocol is available from the Web site www garmin com Removing the GPS Antenna You can remove the GPS antenna to use an external antenna After the antenna is removed the BNC connector is ex...

Page 130: ...lied to that satellite Date Time and Current Location The unit gets date and time information from the satellite s on board atomic clock When the unit has achieved a 2 D or 3 D GPS location the curren...

Page 131: ...FAA s Web site testing in September 2002 WAAS confirmed an accuracy performance of 1 2 meters horizontal and 2 3 meters vertical throughout the majority of the continental United States and portions...

Page 132: ...ORAN receiver Position coordinates might be shown as TDs and all navigation functions can be used as if the unit was actually receiving LORAN signals Using the LORAN TD Format When creating new waypoi...

Page 133: ...ght the Save button and press Enter If the active GRI Chain secondary stations or offsets were changed since the waypoint was created the waypoint now references the active GRI chain and secondary sta...

Page 134: ...What is a Location Format Your current location can be viewed on the GPS in the form of coordinates Because different maps and charts use different location formats Garmin GPS units allow you to choo...

Page 135: ...Guard receives the call they can immediately access the caller s information such as who they are and the type of vessel in their database while they are in transit to the caller s location Any time a...

Page 136: ...cedures are currently under review by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration NTIA Users Outside the United States Users can obtain an MMSI assignment from their telecommunicati...

Page 137: ...ke appropriate action Dragging Anchor the distance set in the Anchor Drag Alarm was exceeded Drift Alarm the water depth has changed by the amount entered in the Drift Alarm setup Fish Alarm a fish wa...

Page 138: ...erviced Sunrise Switching to Day Mode the unit is switching to Day Mode Sunset Switching to Night Mode the unit is switching to Night Mode Thunderstorm Warning a severe thunderstorm warning was issued...

Page 139: ...time required to reach your destination ETE Next Estimated Time Enroute The estimated time required to reach the next point on your route Elevation the altitude height above or below mean sea level MS...

Page 140: ...ased on your current speed and course of travel Appears as VMG Vertical Speed the rate of climb or descent Voltage the direct current voltage level of an external power source Water Speed Marine Only...

Page 141: ...modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export th...

Page 142: ...ct Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number Securely pack the unit and a copy of the original sales receipt which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs Write th...

Page 143: ...are or Internet partners or hardware manufacturers be liable to you or to any third party for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary or punitive damages or lost profits resulti...

Page 144: ...curacy and functioning of the product c Neither NGA nor its personnel will be liable for any claims losses or damages arising from or connected with the use of this product The user agrees to hold har...

Page 145: ...ere is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning...

Page 146: ...beeper 85 bug indicator 46 C cable 117 calculation method 87 calendar tab 78 calibrate water speed 109 cards data 120 carpool lanes 87 categories find menu 17 waypoint 30 31 CDI See Course Deviation I...

Page 147: ...ls 108 flasher 110 following an automotive route 63 forecast map 98 fronts 97 fuel flow 23 G getting started 1 going to a destination 14 go to distress call 73 point 14 position report 73 GPS off on 5...

Page 148: ...9 moon information 81 Mrn Wx Tab 97 N NAV MOB 16 navigate route 14 21 track 14 16 navigation alarms 76 near current route 18 19 destination 18 19 next 18 19 other 18 19 new altitude 6 location 6 12 wa...

Page 149: ...sub tab 90 road routing sub tab 87 system sub tab 86 timers sub tab 88 time sub tab 89 units sub tab 89 welcome sub tab 91 set an alarm 76 set date 89 set fuel flow 23 set speed 23 shallow water 78 sh...

Page 150: ...perature 97 wave direction 97 height 97 period 97 waypoint 17 24 categories 30 create 24 edit 29 information page 19 name 29 projecting 28 proximity 33 reviewing 26 symbol 29 transition to next 24 wea...

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Page 152: ...2009 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Ga...

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