GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual
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Initializing the Receiver
The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 198C Sounder, the receiver
must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish
its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP
198C Sounder is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate Mode.
Before you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP 198C Sounder unit
and antenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to the
instructions in the “Appendix.” Install the antenna in a location
with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky.
A full-screen GPS Information Page is shown after you press
ENTER
to acknowledge the Warning Page. The page goes away
after the unit gets a position fix or you press either
ENTER
or
QUIT
. The page can be disabled and enabled on the
Main Menu—Pages tab (see
page 63
To turn on the GPSMAP 198C Sounder:
1. Press and hold the
POWER
key until the power tone
sounds, then release the
POWER
key. The Warning Page
appears while the unit conducts a self-test.
2. When the self-test is complete, press
ENTER
to agree and
acknowledge the warning.
The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring
satellites.
To turn off the GPSMAP 198C Sounder:
1. Press and hold the
POWER
key for about two seconds,
until the screen is blank.
2. When the screen is blank, release the
POWER
key.
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