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    Owner’ s Manual GPSMAP 392/398 GPSMAP 492/498 GPSMAP 498 shown[...]

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    © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA T el. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park I ndustr ial E state, Rom sey , SO51 9DL, U K T el . +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside t he UK) 0808 2380000 (UK only) [...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual i I NTRODUCTION > A BOUT T HIS M ANUAL I NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin ® GPSMAP ® 392/398/492/498. The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver . T ake a moment now to compare the content[...]

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    ii GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS T able of Contents Introduction ...........................................................................i About This Manual ................................................................... i Manual Conventions ...................................................[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual iii I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Using Sonar .......................................................................72 Understanding Sonar ............................................................ 72 Sonar T ab Options ................................................................ 79 Flasher P[...]

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    iv GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > W ARNINGS Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury . When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 to all available navigation sources, including[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual v I NTRODUCTION > C AUTIONS Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. Use the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, dista[...]

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    vi GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > C ARE I NFORMA TION Care Information Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry . A void chemical [...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 1 B ASIC O PERA TION > I NITIALIZING THE R ECEIVER B ASIC O PERA TION Initializing the Receiver The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498, the receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present location. T o ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 392/3[...]

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    2 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > I NITIALIZING THE R ECEIVER T o graphically initialize the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU for the Main Menu. Press up or down on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is highlighted, and then press ADJ/MENU once. 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight Initialize Position , and pr[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 3 B ASIC O PERA TION > S IMULA TOR M ODE Simulator Mode Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or practice. Y ou can perform any of the functions discussed in the following pages in Simulator Mode. Keep in mind that the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 does not track satellites in Simulator Mode,[...]

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    4 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > A DJUSTING THE B ACKLIGHT The Set Position, T rack Control, T rack and Speed fields only show while in Simulator Mode. T o enter a simulated speed and heading from the Main Menu: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to show the Main Menu . 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Systm tab, and the[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 5 B ASIC O PERA TION > I NTERF ACE K EYS                Interface Keys POWER Key • Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. • Press and release to adjust backlighting. P AGE [...]

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    6 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > E NTERING D A T A AND S ELECTING O PTIONS Entering Data and Selecting Options Y ou can select and start options, and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 to fit your requirements. Use the ENTER key and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fiel[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 7 B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE M AP P OINTER Using the Map Pointer The map pointer is controlled by the ROCKER . Y ou can pan to map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on-screen map items and waypoints. When you move the map pointer over a map item, a highlighted[...]

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    8 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING W A YPOINTS Creating and Using W aypoints The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 stores up to 3,000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defined symbol, comments, depth, and water temp, available for each waypoint. W aypoints can be created using two basic methods: ENTER/MAR[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 9 B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING W A YPOINTS 5. T o enter optional comments or a depth, highlight the Comments , Depth , or W ater T emp , and press ENTER/MARK , use the ROCKER to enter a value, and press ENTER/MARK . 6. T o manually enter a set of coordinates, highlight the location coordinat[...]

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    10 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > M AN O VER B OARD (MOB) Man OverBoard (MOB) The Man OverBoard function (MOB) simultaneously marks and sets a course back to the marked location for quick response to emergency situations. The MOB function allows you to quickly start navigation back to a location. T o start the MOB [...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 B ASIC O PERA TION > R EVIEWING AND E DITING W A YPOINTS Reviewing and Editing W aypoints Y ou can review , modify , rename, move, or delete waypoints at any time using the W aypoint Edit Page. The W aypoint Edit Page is available for any stored waypoint. Select the waypoint on the map or from the way[...]

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    12 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o change the waypoint symbol: 1. Highlight the waypoint symbol field to the left of the waypoint name, and press ENTER . 2. Use the ROCKER to select a new symbol, and press ENTER . T o change the Comment, Location, Coordinates, Depth, or W ater T[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 13 B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o start a Go T o from a point list: 1. Press NA V . Highlight Go T o Point , and press ENTER . 2. From the Find menu, highlight W aypoints or another menu option, and press ENTER . 3. T o select a waypoint from the waypoint lists, use the ROCKER t[...]

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    14 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o Go T o a new map point (non-map item): 1. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to location. 2. Press NA V . 3. With Go T o MAP Point highlighted, press ENTER . TracBack Navigation (Navigating a T rack) The T racBack function retraces your path[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 15 B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o clear the track log: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to show the Main Menu. 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight the T rack tab, and then highlight the Active sub tab. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the Clear button, and press ENTER . 4. Highlight OK , and p[...]

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    16 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o start a T racBack using the NA V key: 1. Press NA V , highlight T racBack , and press ENTER . 2. T o stop T racBack navigation, press NA V , highlight Stop Navigation , and press ENTER . When a T racBack is active, the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 tak[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 17 B ASIC O PERA TION > R OUTES Creating and Using Routes Y ou can create and store up to 50 user-defined reversible routes (numbered 1-50), with up to 300 points each. Route T ab T o navigate a QUICK NA V route: 1. Press NA V/MOB , and highlight Follow Route . 2. Press ENTER , and highlight Create QUICK[...]

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    18 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > R OUTES ADD appears below the map pointer as you insert points. T o create a route using the Route list: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to show the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Route tab, and press ADJ/MENU to show the Route Options menu. 3. Select New Route , and pres[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 19 B ASIC O PERA TION > F IND The following options are available on the Navigation menu by pressing NA V while navigating a route: • Invert Route —reverses the route so you can follow it from the end point back to the beginning. • Re-Evaluate Route —recalculates and reactivates the current route [...]

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    20 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > F IND T o Find an item from your current location: 1. From any page, press FIND . 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight a category from the list, and press ENTER . 3. For waypoints and cities, search using By Name or Nearest . Use the ROCKER to highlight a tab. For By Name , use the top [...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 21 B ASIC O PERA TION > A DDITIONAL I NFORMA TION AND DSC Additional Information Each item on the map has information about the point available. The information varies depending on the type of data loaded on the optional data card. Sub tabs along the top of the detail window contain the information availa[...]

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    22 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > DSC 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. A non-emergency DSC position report allows mariners to exchange and show the positions of one a[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 23 B ASIC O PERA TION > DSC When a distress call or position report is placed in the Call List and Log, the information on the Notification Page is retained. T o review a DSC call or log entry , highlight the entry and press ENTER . The DSC Entry Review Page is identical to the Notification Page with on[...]

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    24 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > DSC 3. Enter the MMSI number , a name, and any comments. 4. When finished, highlight OK , and press ENTER . New Directory Item Page When a distress call, position report, or directory item is named, the name is attached to that particular MMSI number . If a name is used, all DSC e[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 25 B ASIC O PERA TION > AIS Setting up DSC The DSC Setup tab turns DSC chartplotter information screen On and Off . This also allows you to simulate distress calls and position reports while the unit is in Simulator Mode (see page 3 ). Simulating calls is helpful for practice before connecting to the real[...]

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    26 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > O VERVIEW M AIN P AGES There are four main pages that are always available: Map, Compass, 3D Highway , and Active Route. Pressing P AGE opens a Pages window . Y ou can use the ROCKER or press P AGE repeatedly to cycle though the pages. Three more pages, Map Split, Sonar , and Flasher , a[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 27 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Map Page The Map Page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography , plotting, and navigational data. When using the unit with optional BlueChart or MapSource data, the Map Page shows your boat on a digital chart, complete with geographic names, map items, navaid[...]

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    28 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Using the Map Pointer The map pointer pans away from your present location (even outside of your current detail coverage.) As you pan past the edge of the current Map Page, the screen actively scrolls forward to provide continuous map coverage. An hourglass symbol appears by t[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 29 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Use the map pointer to create new waypoints directly from the map. T o create a waypoint with the map pointer: 1. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to the map location. 2. Press ENTER , and the New Map W aypoint window appears. (Do not hold down ENTER . Pressing and holdi[...]

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    30 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Cartography The GPSMAP 392/398 system contains a preloaded U.S. inland freshwater cartography to its enhanced worldwide basemap information. The preloaded inland maps of fer 50-meter shoreline resolution throughout the U.S., with even more detailed 10-meter resolution on selec[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 31 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE T o show and select the Map Page options: 1. Press ADJ/MENU . 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight an option, and press ENTER . The available options are Measure Distance , Show/Hide Detail , and Setup . NOTE: Map Pointer , Highway , Location, and Sonar field options are only avail[...]

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    32 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > C OMP ASS P AGE Setup —configures the Map Page preferences, including map detail, map orientation, automatic zoom, and various map items and points. Refer to “Main Menu—Map T ab” on page 61 for more information. T o change a map setup feature: 1. From the Map Page menu, highligh[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 33 M AIN P AGES > H IGHW A Y P AGE Bearing pointer Compass ring Data fields Bearing bug The data window , located at the top of the page, provides a user- selectable layout of various types of useful data. Each data field can be configured to show several data options. The data window layout can be con[...]

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    34 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > H IGHW A Y P AGE The four data fields at the top of the page provide additional user-selectable guidance information. A compass ribbon shows your current heading along with a dark, vertical bar that indicates the direct bearing to the navigation point. When the dark vertical indicator ([...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 35 M AIN P AGES > H IGHW A Y P AGE 3D Highway Page Options The 3D Highway options page selects the waypoints and tracks shown and shows/hides cartography . T o show and select the 3D Highway Page options: 1. Press ADJ/MENU . Select the Hiway tab. 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight an option, and press ENTER [...]

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    36 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > A CTIVE R OUTE P AGE Active Route Page The Active Route Page shows each point of the active route, with the point name, distance and choice of Course, ET A, Fuel, Leg Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg T ime, Sunrise, Sunset, or T ime T o for each point from your present location. The current desti[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 37 M AIN M ENU > GPS T AB M AIN M ENU The Main Menu provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation, interface management, and setup menus. The 19 Menu tabs are divided into categories by function. The Main Menu is available from any page in the system, and is accessed by pressing and holding ADJ/[...]

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    38 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > GPS T AB Signal strength bars Receiver status Accuracy W AAS status The status field indicates “Ready for Navigation” when the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 has collected the necessary data from satellites to calculate a fix. The unit then updates the location, date, and time. Y ou can use[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 39 M AIN M ENU > GPS T AB GPS T ab Options The GPS tab features an options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the GPS Info Page. T o show and select the GPS T ab options: 1. Press ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu. 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight an option, and press ENTER . GPS [...]

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    40 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T IDE T AB T ide T ab Use the T ide tab to view tide and current information. The T ide tab contains two sub tabs: T ide and Current. Tide T ab Station name Date T ide chart Event times Tide Sub T ab The T ide sub tab contains a graphical chart that shows T ide Station information in a 24[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 41 M AIN M ENU > T IDE T AB The numbers on the top and bottom of the left side indicate the maximum and minimum levels. The four data fields below the chart indicate event times and levels at which the tide changes starting in the upper-left field, going downward, then to the upper - right, and down aga[...]

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    42 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T IDE T AB Viewing T ide Information Y ou can change the date to see tide charts for other days, or move the time bar in approximately five-minute increments to show tide heights at various times. T o change the date of the tide chart: 1. Using the ROCKER , highlight the On field, and p[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 43 M AIN M ENU > T IDE T AB Current Sub T ab The Current sub tab contains graphical charts showing information for currents in a 24-hour span starting at midnight. Y ou can choose from different dates and Current Stations around the U.S.A. coastline, Alaska, Hawaii, western Canada, and several of the Cari[...]

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    44 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T RIP T AB 3. Select a Current Station from the list, and press ENTER . As you move the highlight over each Current Station in the list, the station is highlighted on the Map window . The distance and bearing from your location to the highlighted station are shown at the bottom of the lis[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 45 M AIN M ENU > C ELES T AB Celes (Celestial) T ab The Celestial tab shows celestial data for sun and moon rise and set, moon phase, and the approximate sky view location of the sun and moon. The moon phase shows the current visible portion of the moon as a light color . Y ou can show this data for your [...]

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    46 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB Celestial T ab Menu T o change the time or date: 1. On the Celestial tab, use the ROCKER to highlight the Days or Hours button, and press ENTER . Press up or down on the ROCKER to change the days or hours. Press QUIT to exit. OR Highlight the On field, and press ENTER . 2. E[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 47 M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB T o select the Points sub tab: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Points tab. A list of stored waypoints appear to the right of the Main Menu list. 2. Press right one time on the ROCKER . The User tab is now highlighted. 3. Press down on the ROCKER until a waypoint is highlig[...]

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    48 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB T o show the waypoint menu options: Using the ROCKER , highlight the User tab, and press ADJ/MENU . T o scroll through and review the waypoint list: 1. With the ROCKER , highlight the Points tab, and then highlight the User sub tab. 2. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the lis[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 49 M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB T o delete waypoints by symbol: 1. From the User sub tab, press ADJ/MENU . Select Delete By Symbol , and press ENTER . 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the symbol of the waypoint(s) to delete, and press ENTER . 3. Press ENTER to delete the waypoint by symbol. Otherwise, choose [...]

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    50 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB T o add a proximity waypoint: 1. On the Points tab, highlight the Proximity sub tab. 2. Press ADJ/MENU , and select New W aypoint . The Find screen appears. Highlight W aypoints , and press ENTER . 3. T o select a waypoint from the list, use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 51 M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB Route T ab The Route tab shows all the routes currently stored in memory , along with a descriptive name for each route. After you create a route, you can start using it for navigation with the NA V key . Y ou follow the route in the same sequence as it was originally created[...]

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    52 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB Route Review Page After you create a route, use the Route Review Page to review and modify the route shown. T o show the Route Review Page: 1. Pr es s a nd ho ld AD J/ ME NU , an d the n h ig hli gh t th e R out e tab . 2. Highlight the route you want to review , and press EN[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 53 M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB On the Route Review Page, you can review the route points (waypoints or map items) one at a time from the list. T o review individual route points: 1. Highlight a route, and press ENTER . 2. Press ADJ/MENU , highlight Use List , and press ENTER . 3. Highlight the waypoint you[...]

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    54 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB T o add a point to an existing route: 1. From the Route Review Page, press ADJ/MENU , highlight Use Map , and press ENTER . 2. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer labeled “ADD” to the next point in the you want in the route. 3. Press ENTER . Highlight a point, and pres[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 55 M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB T o add turns at the beginning or end of the route: 1. Select the first (to add waypoints to the beginning of the route) or last (to add waypoints to the end of the route) route waypoint with the map pointer , and press ADJ/MENU . 2. Highlight the Add option, and press ENTER[...]

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    56 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB Drag the route leg to an existing waypoint (shown), map item, or a blank spot on the map to create a new route point. Remove —removes a point (waypoint or map item) from a route. This option is available from both the Route Review and Active Route Pages. T o remove a point [...]

  • Page 65

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 57 M AIN M ENU > T RACK T AB T rack T ab Use the T rack tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, define how it is recorded, or save track log data for future use. The T rack Logs Page also provides an indicator of the memory used for the active track log and allows you to clear the track memo[...]

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    58 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T RACK T AB For the Active tab, the following settings are available: • Record Mode —contains three track recording options: • Off —no track log is recorded. If you select Off, you cannot use the T racBack feature. • Fill —a track log is recorded until the track memory is full[...]

  • Page 67

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 59 M AIN M ENU > DSC AND C ARD T AB DSC T ab DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners for two major operation: distress calls and position reporting. See page 21 and the “Appendix” for more information on DSC and using it with[...]

  • Page 68

    60 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > M SGS T AB Msgs T ab The Message tab on the Main Menu shows a list of messages generated by your GPSMAP 392/398/492/498. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the entire list of messages on the Log tab. T o view the messages: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight[...]

  • Page 69

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 61 M AIN M ENU > P AGES AND M AP T ABS Pages T ab The Pages tab allows you to turn main pages on or off and customize the order . T o turn a main page on or off: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the page name field. Press ENTER to show a list of pages available. 2. Select None . The page is now turned of f[...]

  • Page 70

    62 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB • Orientation —North up: fixes the top of the Map Page to a north heading. T rack up: fixes the top of the Map Page to the current track heading. Course up: fixes the map so the direction of navigation is always up. Detail Sub T ab • Chart —Most, More, Normal, Less, L[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 63 M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB Source Sub T ab • Basemap —On, Off: turns the built-in base map on or of f. • Advanced —On, Off: turns all optional BlueChart/ MapSource data loaded on the data card on or off. The Advanced option box shows a list of the optional BlueChart/ MapSource data loaded on the d[...]

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    64 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > H IW A Y , T EMP , AND S ONAR T AB Hiway (Highway) T ab The Hiway tab contains screen settings for the 3D Highway Page. Refer to the “Highway Page” section on page 33 . T emp (T emperature) T ab The T emp tab shows the water temperature log. The temperature log requires input from a t[...]

  • Page 73

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 65 M AIN M ENU > S YSTM (S YSTEM ) T AB Systm (System) T ab The System tab controls system setting for beeper , speed filter , languages, system mode, and simulator controls, restores factory settings, shows software version, and prepares software update cards. The following settings are available: • B[...]

  • Page 74

    66 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > S YSTM (S YSTEM ) T AB Units Sub T ab The Unit tab defines the Position Format, Map Datum, Heading, Distance, Speed, Elevation, Depth, T emperature, and Pressure units. The following settings are available: • Position Format —changes the coordinate system. Only change the position fo[...]

  • Page 75

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 67 M AIN M ENU > S YSTM (S YSTEM ) T AB • Distance, Speed and Elevation —sets the units of measure for distance, speed, and elevation readouts in Nautical (nm, kt, ft), Nautical (nm, kt, m), Statute (mi, mh, ft), or Metric (km, kh, m) terms. • Heading —sets the reference used in calculating headin[...]

  • Page 76

    68 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > U NITS T AB • Depth —allows you to select the units of measure for depth in Feet (ft), Fathoms (fa) or Meters (m). • T emperature —allows you to select the units of measure for temperature in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). • Pressure —allows you to select units of measure [...]

  • Page 77

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 69 M AIN M ENU > U NITS T AB When transferring data between two Garmin units, always set one to Host and use the other unit to either Send or Request the data. T o select an input/output format: 1. Highlight the Serial field, and press ENTER . 2. Use the ROCKER to select a setting, and press ENTER . T o [...]

  • Page 78

    70 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > A LARM T AB T o adjust the NMEA output: 1. From the Comm tab, highlight NMEA Setup , and press ENTER . 2. Highlight an option, and press ENTER . 3. Use the ROCKER to select a setting, and press ENTER . Press QUIT to return to the Comm tab. Advanced NMEA Output Setup Page Alarm T ab The Al[...]

  • Page 79

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 71 M AIN M ENU > A LARM T AB • Arrival —sets an alarm to sound when at specified distance or time away from a destination waypoint. Enter a distance radius or time for sounding the alarm and use the control field to set the alarm to Off , Dist (Distance), or Time . • Off Course —sets an alarm to[...]

  • Page 80

    72 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE U SING S ONAR This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 398/498 when used with a transducer and the GPSMAP 392/492 when used with a GSD 22, GSD 21, GSD 20 and tranducer . Read the Installation Instructions to properly install the GSD 22, GSD 21, or GSD[...]

  • Page 81

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 73 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Wide Beam Narrow Beam The w ide beam i s more he lpful in s hallow wa ter , becaus e it gives you a much wide r view of objects i n the wat er , includi ng areas beyon d the side s of your boat. At a 3 0-foot dep th, the w ide beam cover s the area of appro ximately a 20-fo[...]

  • Page 82

    74 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE At the top of the screen, you might see a grouping of intense colors. This area is surface clutter , which can be caused by waves or any other sonar interference at the surface of the water . T oo much surface clutter can obscure your view of fish. Y ou can turn down the G[...]

  • Page 83

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 75 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Using the Sonar Adjustment Menu The Sonar Adjustment menu gives you direct access to the settings and features most commonly used on the Sonar Page. The option selected currently appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. Press ADJ/MENU to see a list of all options and[...]

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    76 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE If Frequency is set to Dual , you can set the Gain separately for each frequency (50 kHz and 200 kHz). Color Gain —ccontrols what colors are applied to the objects on the screen. Auto (default) is the recommended setting. It automatically sets the colors, based on your Au[...]

  • Page 85

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 77 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB O PTIONS Zoom —sets a screen zoom scale. The following settings are available: • Off —turns off the Zoom function. • 2x Zoom ––displays the 2x zoomed picture. • 4x Zoom ––displays the 4x zoomed picture. • Btm (Bottom) Lock ––displays returns from the [...]

  • Page 86

    78 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB O PTIONS Show/Hide Pointer —allows you to reference sonar items and mark underwater waypoints. This makes it easier to find and use an object such as a stump for a future fishing location. When using this feature, the Sonar Page pauses. The map pointer does not move off [...]

  • Page 87

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 79 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB O PTIONS Sonar T ab Options When a GSD 22, GSD 21, or GSD 20 is connected to the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498, the Sonar tab appears on the Main Menu. Show Numbers Option T o access and change a setting on the Sonar tab: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to access the Main Menu. Use the [...]

  • Page 88

    80 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > U NDERST ANDING S ONAR Auto Color Gain —controls what colors are applied to the objects on the screen. Color DCG is based on depth and makes it easier to spot subtle changes in bottom conditions or fish sizes. DynaColor (default) represents the latest in sonar data presentation and i[...]

  • Page 89

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 81 U SING S ONAR > U NDERST ANDING S ONAR T o calibrate the water speed: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight Calibrate W ater Speed , and press ENTER . 2. Bring the boat to a cruising speed. Both the top GPS ground speed and uncalibrated water speed appear at the bottom of the calibration window . Note your to[...]

  • Page 90

    82 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > U NDERST ANDING S ONAR • Scale —controls the appearance of the depth scale shown vertically along the right side of the graph. Y ou can configure the depth scale to appear in one of four different ways: as an Overlay , in the Corners , Basic , or No Scale . • W ater T emperature [...]

  • Page 91

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 83 U SING S ONAR > U NDERST ANDING S ONAR Whiteline When the sonar sound waves are reflected back by the bottom, a hard bottom returns a stronger signal than a soft bottom. A thin whiteline indicates a softer bottom, while a thick whiteline indicates a harder bottom. Normally , a red line is used to show[...]

  • Page 92

    84 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > F LASHER P AGE Flasher Page The Flasher page provides an almost instantaneous return of what is below your boat. This page can show depth, fish, bottom content, and structure. When you use the Flasher page, you can adjust the Range, Gain, Color Gain, Frequency , and Scroll settings. Se[...]

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    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 85 U SING S ONAR > M AP S PLIT P AGE The fish mark itself holds a lot of information. Y ou can tell if fish are bigger or smaller , because the thickness of the red mark correlates to the thickness of the fish. Flasher Page Without Data Fields Map Split Page The Map Split Page is horizontally divided i[...]

  • Page 94

    86 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > S PECIFICA TIONS A PPENDIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size : (Internal Antenna) 6.2" H x 6.30" W x 3.14" D (15.7 cm x 16.0 cm x 8.0 cm) (External Antenna) 6.2" H x 6.30" W x 3.26" D (15.7 cm x 16.0 cm x 8.3 cm) W eight : Less than 2.0 lb Display :[...]

  • Page 95

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 87 A PPENDIX > I NST ALLING THE GPSMAP 492/498 E XTERNAL GPS A NTENNA Installing the GPSMAP 492/498 External GPS Antenna The GPSMAP 492/498 with external antenna must be properly installed according to the following instructions to get the best possible performance. T o complete the external antenna insta[...]

  • Page 96

    88 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > M OUNTING THE GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 T o install the GPS antenna: 1. Screw the antenna directly onto the 1 " x 14-thread mount. 2. Route the cable to the mounting location of the unit. Use the appropriate tie-wraps, fasteners, and sealant to secure the cable along the route and through[...]

  • Page 97

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 89 A PPENDIX > M OUNTING THE GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 T ools (not included) —Drill, Screwdriver (Phillips or Standard), three #8 (4 mm) pan head machine bolts with matching nuts and washers and a 5/32” (5 mm) drill bit, OR three #8 pan head self-tapping screws and an appropriately-sized drill bit for dr[...]

  • Page 98

    90 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > I NST ALLING THE T RANSDUCER Installing the T ransducer The transducer acts as the eyes and ears of your new sonar . Proper transducer installation is critical to the operation of your unit. The transducer transmits sound waves toward the bottom in a cone shape. The lar ger the cone angle, [...]

  • Page 99

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 91 A PPENDIX > I NST ALLING THE T RANSDUCER Transom Mount T ransducer The following diagram is for mounting the transducer included with the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 with transducer package. If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are available from your Garmin dealer . DO NOT cut the transduc[...]

  • Page 100

    92 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > C ONNECTING THE P OWER /D A T A C ABLE Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 to a DC supply and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connectio[...]

  • Page 101

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 93 A PPENDIX > I NTERF ACING Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, vs. 3.01 output: Approved sentences —GPRMC, GPRMB, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV , GPGLL, GPBOD, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPR TE, GPXTE, GPWPL, SDDBT , SDDPT , SDMTW[...]

  • Page 102

    94 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > I NST ALLING AND R EMOVING D A T A C ARDS Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 uses optional Garmin marine BlueChart g2 and MapSource data cards to show digital charts and maps on-screen. Data cards are installed in the card slot located at the bottom right of the u[...]

  • Page 103

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 95 A PPENDIX > S A TELLITE I NFORMA TION Satellite Information Satellite Sky View 45° 90° Outer ring - the horizon Inner ring- 45° above the horizon Center dot - 90° above the horizon Satellite Location The location of each available satellite shows over two location rings on the Satellite Information[...]

  • Page 104

    96 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > W HA T IS W AAS/EGNOS? What is W AAS/EGNOS? T he W ide Area Augmentation System (W AAS) is an F AA funded service to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal for users in North America. In Europe, W AAS is referred to as EGNOS. The system is made up of satellites and approximately 25[...]

  • Page 105

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 97 A PPENDIX > W HA T IS MMSI? What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)? Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) allows a VHF radio to act like a phone. In order to make a “call” on a phone, you first need a phone number to dial. The 9-digit MMSI number acts like a phone number when used in [...]

  • Page 106

    98 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > N A VIGA TION T ERMS Navigation T erms A vg Speed —the average of all second-by-second speed readings since the last reset. Bearing (BRG) —the compass direction from your current location to a destination. Course —the course between the active from and to waypoints. Depth —the depth[...]

  • Page 107

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 99 A PPENDIX > N A VIGA TION T ERMS Map Pointer —an arrow pointing to your destination. Speed —the current velocity at which you are travelling, relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ground speed. Sunrise —the time at which the sun rises. Sunset —the time at which the sun sets. Time O[...]

  • Page 108

    100 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > M ESSAGES Messages and Alarms The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 uses an on-screen message system to notify you of events and alert you to problems. Press QUIT to acknowledge a message or alarm. Accuracy Alarm —the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of user-set value. Alarm Clock —the alarm clock[...]

  • Page 109

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 101 A PPENDIX > M ESSAGES Fish Alarm (not a textual alarm, as indicated by a fish bitmap flashing in the upper left part of the display) —shows an icon and a beep sounds (if enabled) when a fish is detected. This alarm does not show a message banner . Invalid MMSI —enter a V alid MMSI. Lost Satelli[...]

  • Page 110

    102 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > M ESSAGES Sonar Service Incompatible —(only applied to the GPSMAP 392/492) the external sonar device you are connected to needs a software update. Sonar Service Lost —(only applied to the GPSMAP 392/492) the external sonar device you were connected to has either been disconnected or th[...]

  • Page 111

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 103 A PPENDIX > L ORAN TD S YSTEM LORAN TD System LORAN-C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation.” The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the U.S. Coastal Confluence[...]

  • Page 112

    104 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > L ORAN TD S YSTEM The LORAN Position Format field is located under the Setup– Location tab in the Main Menu. The LORAN TD Setup window contains the fields to select the Loran GRI-Chain Number , Primary and Secondary Stations, and TD Of fsets. Loran TD Setup Page T o set up Loran TD fro[...]

  • Page 113

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 105 A PPENDIX > O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are designed to enhance the operation of the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498. T o obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer , Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800-800-1020, or G[...]

  • Page 114

    106 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > S OFTW ARE L ICENSE A GREEMENT AND P RODUCT R EGISTRA TION Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 392/398/492/498, YOU AGREE T O BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULL Y . Garmin grants you a limited l[...]

  • Page 115

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 107 A PPENDIX > L IMITED W ARRANTY Limited W arranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. W ithin this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or re[...]

  • Page 116

    108 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > FCC C OMPLIANCE FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and[...]

  • Page 117

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 109 I NDEX I NDEX Symbols 200 kHz frequency 72 2X zoom 77 4X zoom 77 50 kHz frequency 72 A a-scope 77 accessories 105 accuracy 37 accuracy circle 62 active route page 36 options 36 additional information 21 advanced map card 63 alarms anchor drag 70 arrival 71 battery 70 clock 70 DSC 25 fish 71 off course 7[...]

  • Page 118

    1 10 GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual I NDEX K keel offset 79 keypad usage 5 key beeps 65 L language 65 license agreement 106 LORAN TD 103 M magnetic variation 67 main menu 37 main pages 26 Man OverBoard 10 MapSource 59 map datum 66 Map Page 27 options 30 setup map 32 map pointer 7, 28 map scales 29 map tab 61 Maritime Mobile Service Identi[...]

  • Page 119

    GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 1 I NDEX tide tab 40 time format 68 time tab 68 time zone 68 tools 77 T racBack 14 activate 16 track logs clear 15 save 15 track tab 57 active 57 saved 57 track up 62 transducer 82, 90 transducer type 80 trip planning 56 trip tab 44 U underwater waypoints 78 units tab 66 V view 77 W W AAS 96 disable/enab[...]

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