Owner’s Manual GPSMAP 292/298
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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL INTRODUCTION The Basic Operation section provides you with detailed information and step-by-step directions for features such as using the Find Menu, navigating a route, and using waypoints. Thank you for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 292/298. The GPSMAP 292/298 utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver.
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction...........................................................................i About This Manual ................................................................... i Warning ................................................................................... iv Important Information ............................................................ iv Basic Operation ...................................................................
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Using Sonar .......................................................................72 Sonar Page............................................................................. 72 Sonar Tab Options ................................................................ 77 Understanding Sonar ............................................................ 80 Flasher Page .......................................................................... 84 Map Split Page ........................
INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Warning 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 292/298 to all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation.
BASIC OPERATION > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 292/298 BASIC OPERATION Turning on the GPSMAP 292/298 3. Press ENTER to answer NO to the window asking “Do you want to start the Retail Demonstration?”. You are only asked this the first time you start the unit. The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 292/298, the receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 292/298 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate Mode.
BASIC OPERATION > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 292/298 To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 292/298: 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 press ENTER. The Initialize Position Page appears, prompting you to select your approximate location with the map pointer. 3. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to your approximate location within 200 miles.
BASIC OPERATION > USING SIMULATOR MODE Using Simulator Mode Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or practice. You can perform any of the functions discussed in the following pages in Simulator Mode. Keep in mind that the GPSMAP 292/298 does not track satellites in Simulator Mode, and this mode should never be used for actual navigation. All the waypoint and route planning completed in Simulator Mode is retained in memory for future use.
BASIC OPERATION > ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT The Set Position, Track Control, Track and Speed fields only show while in Simulator Mode. To adjust the simulated speed and heading from the Compass or 3D Highway Pages: 1. Press up on the ROCKER increase the speed in 10 knot/kph/mph increments. Press down on the ROCKER to decrease the speed in the same increments. 2. Press left or right on the ROCKER to steer the boat. Adjusting the Backlight To enter a simulated speed and heading from the Main Menu: 1.
BASIC OPERATION > USING THE GPSMAP 292/298 KEYPAD Using the GPSMAP 292/298 Keypad POWER Key RANGE Down/RANGE Up Zoom Keys • Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. • From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out. • Press and release to adjust backlighting. • From the Sonar Page, press to scroll up or down the range list. PAGE Key • Press to cycle through the main pages. ROCKER Key • Press to end an operation in progress and return to the main page.
BASIC OPERATION > ENTERING DATA AND SELECTING OPTIONS Entering Data and Selecting Options You can select and start options, and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 292/298 to fit your requirements. Use the ENTER key and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and start your selections. To select an on-screen button: Some pages contain on-screen buttons. Use the ROCKER to highlight a button, and press ENTER. To select an optional feature: 1.
BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER Using the Map Pointer Working from the Map Page centers around the use of the map pointer. Controlled by the ROCKER, the map pointer is used to 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 description of that item appears. To pan the map: 1. Use the RANGE Down/RANGE Up keys to select a map zoom range. 2.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The Garmin GPSMAP 292/298 stores up to 3,000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defined symbol, comments, depth, and water temp, available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using two basic methods: ENTER/MARK Key—marks your present location, and provides options to select a map location or map item from the Map Page. Also, you can enter a new waypoint’s location coordinates manually.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 5. To enter optional comments or a depth, highlight Comments, Depth, or Water Temp, and press ENTER/MARK, use the ROCKER to enter a value, and press ENTER/MARK. 6. To manually enter a set of coordinates, highlight the coordinates, and press ENTER/MARK, use the ROCKER to enter the new coordinates, and press ENTER/MARK when finished. 7. Use the ROCKER to highlight OK. When finished, press ENTER/MARK to save the waypoint.
BASIC OPERATION > MAN OVERBOARD (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. To start the MOB function: When a MOB is active, a MOB waypoint with an international MOB symbol is created and the unit is on an active navigation to that point.
BASIC OPERATION > REVIEWING AND EDITING WAYPOINTS Reviewing and Editing Waypoints You can review, modify, rename, move, or delete waypoints at any time using the Waypoint Edit Page. The Waypoint Edit Page is available for any stored waypoint. Select the waypoint on the map or from the waypoint lists in the Main Menu—Points tab. 3. From the Waypoint Edit Page, change the name, symbol, comment, location coordinates, depth, or water temp for the selected waypoint.
BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To 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. To change the Comment, Location, Coordinates, Depth, or Water Temp: 1. Highlight a field, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to edit or enter the data. To move to the next character, press right on the ROCKER. 3. Press ENTER when finished.
BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To start a Go To from a point list: 1. Press NAV. Highlight Go To Point, and press ENTER. 2. From the Find menu, highlight Waypoints or another menu option, and press ENTER. 3. To select a waypoint from the waypoint lists, use the ROCKER to highlight either the By Name or Nearest tab, select a waypoint, and press ENTER.
BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To Go To a new map point (non-map item): 1. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to location. 2. Press NAV. 3. With Go To MAP Point highlighted, press ENTER. 14 TracBack Navigation (Navigating a Track) The TracBack function retraces your path to the starting point using the track log automatically stored in the receiver’s memory. This feature eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way.
BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To clear the track log: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to show the Main Menu. 2. Using the ROCKER, highlight the Track tab, and then highlight the Active sub tab. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the Clear button, and press ENTER. 4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER. To save a track log: 1. From the Main Menu, use the ROCKER to highlight the Track tab, then highlight the Active sub tab to the right. 2. Use the ROCKER to select Save, and press ENTER. 3.
BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To start a TracBack using the NAV key: 1. Press NAV, highlight TracBack, and press ENTER. 2. To stop TracBack navigation, press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. When a TracBack is active, the GPSMAP 292/298 takes the track log stored in memory and divides it into segments called legs. Up to 300 temporary turns (BEGIN, TURN 1, TURN 2, TURN 3,....
BASIC OPERATION > ROUTES Routes You can create and store up to 50 user-defined reversible routes (numbered 1-50), with up to 300 waypoints each. Route Tab To navigate a QUICK NAV route: 1. Press NAV/MOB, and highlight Follow Route. 2. Press ENTER, and highlight Create QUICK NAV Route. 3. Use the map pointer to select a waypoint or map item, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual 4. To add a new waypoint to the route, use the map pointer to select a map location, and press ENTER.
BASIC OPERATION > ROUTES ADD appears below the map pointer as you insert points. To create a route using text on the Route Review Page: 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 press ENTER. 4. Press ADJ/MENU, select Use List, and press ENTER. 5. Use the ROCKER to highlight the first available blank route slot, and press ENTER. 6.
BASIC OPERATION > FIND The following options are available on the Navigation menu by pressing NAV 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 data. Selects the route leg closest to your current location as the active leg (the active leg defines the current from and to waypoints).
BASIC OPERATION > FIND To 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 field to spell out the name, or scroll down through the list. (See page 8 for steps on entering a name.) To Find an item from other locations: 1.
BASIC OPERATION > ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND DSC Additional Information Items located using the map have 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 available for the item. Any additional options are shown along the bottom. To view additional information for a Map item: 1. On the Map Page, use the ROCKER to highlight a map item, and press ENTER. 2.
BASIC OPERATION > DSC When the rescuer 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. A non-emergency DSC Position Report allows mariners to exchange and show the positions of one another. When a DSC position is received, the mariner can choose to create a waypoint or to show the received location on an electronic map.
BASIC OPERATION > DSC When a Distress Call or Position Report is placed in the Call List and Log, the information on the Notification Page is retained. To 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 one exception, the entry can be deleted. DSC Call List The DSC Call List shows the 50 most recent calls, even if the unit is left unattended. The Call List shows the most recent call from a vessel.
BASIC OPERATION > DSC 3. Enter the MMSI number, a Name, and any comments. 4. When finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER. Navigating to a Position Report or Distress Call After a Position Report or a Distress Call is received, navigation can be quickly set to the call location. 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 entries of the same MMSI number show the name.
BASIC OPERATION > AIS Setting up DSC The DSC Setup tab turns DSC chartplotter information screen On and Off. This Setup tab 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 system. The Distress Call simulator also helps to check if alarms are working properly. AIS AIS (Automatic Identification System) provides area traffic situational awareness.
MAIN PAGES > OVERVIEW MAIN PAGES There are four main pages that are always available: Map, Compass, Highway, and Active Route. Pressing PAGE opens a Pages window. You can use the ROCKER or press PAGE repeatedly to cycle though the pages. Three more pages, Map Split, Sonar, and Flasher, are available when the GPSMAP 292/298 Sounder receives sonar input. For information on the Sonar, Flasher, and Map Split Pages, refer to the “Using Sonar” section on page 72.
MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE Map Page The Map Page provides a comprehensive screen 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, navaids, and a host of other chart features. It also plots your track and shows any routes and waypoints you create.
MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE 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 the map pointer while the unit is busy drawing new map details. Move the map pointer over an item on the map to highlight it.
MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE Use the map pointer to create new waypoints directly from the map. To 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 Waypoint window appears. (Do not hold down ENTER. Pressing and holding ENTER will mark a waypoint at your present position not at the map pointer’s position.) If the map pointer is on a map item, press ENTER, and a new window with details about the item appears. 3.
MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE The GPSMAP 292/298 has a built-in worldwide database, with more detailed coverage available through the use of the optional preloaded BlueChart g2 data cards or other MapSource data. The GPSMAP 292/298 shows cartography as long as there is chart information available for the range you have selected. Map coverage conforms to the following conditions: • When the selected zoom range is covered by the internal database, BlueChart, or MapSource data, cartography is shown.
MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE To measure the bearing/distance between two points: 1. Highlight Measure Distance, and press ENTER. An on-screen map pointer labeled ENT REF appears on the Map Page at your present location. 2. Move the map pointer to a reference point (the point that you want to measure from), and press ENTER. 3. Move the map pointer to the end measurement point. The bearing and distance from the reference point and map pointer coordinates is shown in the data window at the top of the screen.
MAIN PAGES > COMPASS PAGE Setup—configures the Map Page preferences, including map detail, map orientation, automatic zoom, and various map items and points. Refer to “Main Menu—Map Tab” on page 61 for more information. To change a map setup feature: 1. From the Map Page menu, highlight Setup, and press ENTER. 2. Press left or right on the ROCKER to highlight a tab, then press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the setting you want to change, and press ENTER. 3.
MAIN PAGES > 3D HIGHWAY PAGE Data fields Bearing bug Bearing pointer Compass ring The data window, located at the top of the page, provides a userselectable layout of various types of useful data. Each data field can be configured to show several data options. The data window layout can be configured to show additional data fields and change the size of the data shown. The round compass becomes a tape compass when the data configuration limits space. Refer to page 30 for data field configuration instructions.
MAIN PAGES > 3D HIGHWAY PAGE The four data fields at the top of the page provide additional userselectable guidance information. Additionally, 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 (or arrow) lines up with the lighter red bar in the middle, you are heading directly to the navigation point.
MAIN PAGES > 3D HIGHWAY PAGE 3D Highway Page Options The 3D Highway options page selects the waypoints and tracks shown and shows/hides cartography. To 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. Check or uncheck the options you want to show or hide on the 3D Highway Page.
MAIN PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE PAGE Active Route Page The Active Route Page shows each point of the active route, with the point name, distance and choice of Course, ETA, Fuel, Leg Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise, Sunset, or Time To for each point from your present location. The current destination point is marked with an arrow icon. As you navigate a route, the waypoint list automatically updates to indicate the next active point first.
MAIN MENU > GPS TAB MAIN MENU 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/MENU. See page 6 for additional instructions on changing settings and entering data. Sub tabs To select a Menu tab from the Main Menu Page: 1. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight a tab.
MAIN MENU > GPS TAB The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • No signal strength bars—the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. • White signal strength bars—the receiver has found the satellite(s) and is collecting data. • Green signal strength bars—the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite(s) are ready for use.
MAIN MENU > GPS TAB • Searching for Satellites—the receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized position, but has not collected enough data to calculate a fix. • Ready for Navigation—at least three satellites have been acquired and your location is now being calculated in latitude, longitude, and elevation.
MAIN MENU > TIDE TAB Tide Tab Use the Tide tab to view tide and current information. The Tide tab contains two sub tabs - Tide and Current. Station name Date Tide chart Event times Tide Tab Tide Sub Tab The Tide sub tab contains a graphical chart that shows Tide Station information in a 24-hour span starting at midnight. You can choose from different dates and more than 3,000 Tide Stations around the U.S.A. coastline, Alaska, Hawaii, western Canada, and several of the Caribbean islands.
MAIN MENU > TIDE TAB 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 upperright, and down again. When comparing with other tide tables, verify the depth unit value is the same for both sources. The bottom of the chart shows the amount of time (in hours and minutes) until the next low tide and high tide.
MAIN MENU > TIDE TAB Viewing Tide Information You 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. To change the date of the tide chart: 1. Using the ROCKER, highlight the On field, and press ENTER. 2. Enter a date, and press ENTER. The tide chart is updated to show tide information for the selected date. 42 To view tide heights at various times on the tide chart: 1. Highlight the tide chart. 2.
MAIN MENU > TIDE TAB Current Sub Tab The Current sub tab contains graphical charts showing information for currents in a 24-hour span starting at midnight. You can choose from different dates and Current Stations around the USA coastline, Alaska, Hawaii, western Canada, and several of the Caribbean islands. The top of the Current sub tab shows the current station, and the date. The bottom of the tab shows the distance and bearing from your location.
MAIN MENU > TRIP TAB 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 list. To select a Current Station from a map location: 1. Highlight the At field, and press ENTER to open the Find Currents Page. 2. Highlight Map Position, and press ENTER to open the Find Near Map Position Page. 3.
MAIN MENU > CELES TAB Celes (Celestial) Tab To choose a position: The Celestial tab shows celestial data for sun and moon rise/set, moon phase, and approximate sky view location of the sun and moon. The moon phase shows the current visible portion of the moon as a light color. You can show this data for your present location, a location from the map, or a Find item location. Use the today’s data, or select a different date and time.
MAIN MENU > POINTS TAB Points Tab The Points tab features two waypoint sub tabs, User and Proximity, which manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently. The sub tabs also provide a continuously updated proximity waypoint alarm function that can be used to define an alarm circle around items such as submerged hazards or shallow waters. Sub tabs Celestial Tab Menu To change the time or date: 1. On the Celestial tab, use the ROCKER to highlight the Days or Hours button, and press ENTER.
MAIN MENU > POINTS TAB To select the Points (Waypoint) 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 highlighted. User Waypoint List The first waypoint submenu list available from the Points tab is the User list, which shows a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory.
MAIN MENU > POINTS TAB To show the waypoint menu options: Using the ROCKER, highlight the User tab, and press ADJ/MENU. To scroll through and review the waypoint list: 1. With the ROCKER, highlight the Points tab, and then highlight User. 2. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the list. 3. Press ENTER to review the highlighted waypoint on the Waypoint Edit Page. 4. Press ENTER to return to the list and automatically highlight the next waypoint. To delete an individual waypoint from the list: 1.
MAIN MENU > POINTS TAB To 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 confirm. To stop the deletion, choose Cancel, or press QUIT. To delete all waypoints or the entire waypoint list: 1. Press ADJ/MENU to select the options window. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Delete All, and press ENTER. 3.
MAIN MENU > POINTS TAB To add a proximity waypoint: 1. On the Points tab, highlight the Proximity sub tab. 2. Press ADJ/MENU, and select New Waypoint. The Find screen appears. Highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER. 3. To select a waypoint from the list, use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint from the User or Nearest tab. 4. Press ENTER to confirm. The distance field is now highlighted. 5. Press ENTER to begin entry of the proximity radius. 6. Use the ROCKER to enter a distance value (to 99.
MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Route Tab The Route tab shows all the routes currently stored in memory, along with a descriptive name for each route. After a route has been created, it can be started and used for navigation with the NAV key. A route can be followed in the same sequence as it was originally created, or you can invert the route and navigate from the end waypoint back to the beginning waypoint. From the Route list menu, you can choose New Route (page 17), Copy, Delete, or Delete All.
MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Route Review Page After you create a route, use the Route Review Page to review and modify the route shown. To show the Route Review Page: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU, and highlight the Route tab. 2. Highlight the route you want to review, and press ENTER. You are now on the Route Edit Map Page. The Route Review Page also allows you to enter your own 15-character name for any listed route. By default, the name includes the first and last waypoints in the route.
MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB When you are on the Route Review Page, you can review the route points (waypoints or map items) one at a time from the list. To review individual route points: 1. Highlight the selected route, and press ENTER. 2. Press ADJ/MENU, highlight Use List, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the waypoint you want to review, and press ENTER.
MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB To edit a route point: 1. From the Route Review Page, press ADJ/MENU, highlight Use Map, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight a route waypoint, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to edit the waypoint properties. A menu of editing choices appear, with options for removing, moving (user waypoints only), or adding turns to the beginning or end of the route. To remove a route waypoint: Highlight a point, and press ENTER to review it.
MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB To 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. 3. Move the map pointer to the new point or location, and press ENTER. 4. Repeat step 3 to insert additional waypoints, or press QUIT to finish.
MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB To plan your route: Drag the route leg to an existing waypoint (shown), map item, or a blank spot on the map to create a new route point. 1. From the Route Review Page, press ADJ/MENU, highlight Plan, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to adjust the field values. Remove—removes a point (waypoint or map item) from a route. This option is available from both the Route Review and Active Route Pages. To remove a point from a route: 1.
MAIN MENU > TRACK TAB Track Tab The Track tab specifies whether or not to record a track log, define how it is recorded, or save track log data for future use. The Track Logs Page also provides an indicator of the memory used for the active track log and options to clear the track memory. See pages 15 for TracBack information. The Track tab is divided in two sub tabs: Active and Saved.
MAIN MENU > TRACK TAB For the Active tab, the following settings are available: • Record Mode—contains three track recording options: • Off—the track log is not recorded. Selecting the Off setting prevents you from using the TracBack feature. • Fill—a track log is recorded until the track memory is full. • Wrap—records the track log is continuously recorded, wrapping through the available memory (replacing the oldest track data with new data).
MAIN MENU > DSC AND CARD TAB DSC Tab Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners to assist them in two major areas: Distress Calls and Position Reporting. See page 21 and the “Appendix” for more information on DSC and using it with your GPSMAP 292/298. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual Card Tab The Card tab contains options for saving waypoints, routes and tracks to a data card.
MAIN MENU > MSGS TAB Msgs Tab The Message tab on the Main Menu shows a list of messages generated by your GPSMAP 292/298. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the entire list of messages on the Log tab. To view the messages: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Message from the vertical list of tabs. To delete all messages: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Message from the vertical list of tabs. 3. Highlight a message, and press ADJ/MENU.
MAIN MENU > PAGES AND MAP TABS Pages Tab The Pages tab allows you to turn on or off and customize the order of the main pages. To turn on or off a main page: 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 off. Map Tab The Map tab changes the show properties of the Map Page. The following pages contain descriptions of the Map tab’s six sub tabs. Prefs Sub Tab To customize the main pages order: 1.
MAIN MENU > MAP TAB • Orientation—North Up: fixes the top of the Map Page to a north heading. Track 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. Nav Sub Tab Detail Sub Tab • Chart—Most, More, Normal, Less, Least: controls how much map detail is shown. This setting only applies to map features set to Auto. Features that have a specified zoom range or are turned off are unaffected by this setting.
MAIN MENU > MAP TAB Source Sub Tab • Basemap—On, Off: turns the built-in base map on or off. • 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 data card. Each area is described by name and can be deselected if you do not want to show the data on the Map Page. To show the Advanced Map Card Setup: 1. Highlight the Advanced option box, and press ENTER. 2.
MAIN MENU > HIWAY, TEMP, AND SONAR TAB Hiway (Highway) Tab The Hiway tab contains screen settings for the 3D Highway Page. Refer to the “3D Highway Page” section on page 33. Temp (Temperature) Tab Sonar Tab The Sonar tab contains setup options for the Sonar Page. The Sonar Page is not active if you do not have a transducer connected. Refer to the “Using Sonar” section on page 72 for more information on sonar setup options. The Temp tab screen the water temperature log.
MAIN MENU > SYSTM (SYSTEM) TAB Systm (System) Tab 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. • System Mode—sets Normal or Simulator Mode. The Setup button allows you to simulate navigation. • Set Position*—sets your location while in Simulator Mode. See page 3 for additional instructions.
MAIN MENU > SYSTM (SYSTEM) TAB Units Sub Tab The Unit tab defines the Position Format, Map Datum, Heading, Distance, Speed, Elevation, Depth, Temperature, and Pressure units. The following settings are available: • Position Format—changes the coordinate system. You should only change the position format if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format or want to use a format you are familiar with. 66 For additional information on Loran TD setup, see page 103.
MAIN MENU > SYSTM (SYSTEM) TAB • Distance, Speed and Elevation—allows you to select 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—selects the reference used in calculating heading information. You can select from Auto Mag Var, True, Grid, and User Mag Var. Auto Mag Var provides magnetic north heading references that are automatically determined from your current location.
MAIN MENU > UNITS TAB • Depth—allows you to select the units of measure for depth in Feet (ft), Fathoms (fa) or Meters (m). • Temperature—allows you to select the units of measure for temperature in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). • Pressure—allows you to select units of measure for pressure in Inches Mercury (in), Millibars (mb), and Hectopascals (hPa).
MAIN MENU > UNITS TAB To select a transfer mode: 1. Use the ROCKER to select Garmin Data Transfer in the Serial Data Format field. 2. Highlight the Transfer Mode field, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to select a setting, and press ENTER. Advanced NMEA settings to adjust the NMEA output are available if you have one of the ports set to NMEA In/NMEA Out. Advanced NMEA settings enable/disable certain sentences and adjust the number of Lat/Lon output precision digits.
MAIN MENU > ALARM TAB To 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 70 Alarm Tab The Alarm tab allows you to define the alarm settings. The Alarm tab is divided into three sub tabs: System alarms, Nav alarms, and Sonar alarms. System Sub Tab • Clock—provides an alarm for the system clock.
MAIN MENU > ALARM TAB • 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 sound when you are off the course by a specified distance. Enter a distance in the distance field and use the control field to turn the off course alarm on and off. To set an alarm: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight a sub tab. 2.
USING SONAR > SONAR PAGE USING SONAR This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 298 when used in conjunction with a transducer and the GPSMAP 292 when used in conjunction with a GSD 22 or GSD 21 and tranducer. Read the GSD 22 or GSD 21 Installation Instructions to properly install the GSD 22, GSD 21, and transducer. NOTE: You MUST have a transducer installed and connected to your GPSMAP 298 to use the sonar features.
USING SONAR > SONAR PAGE Using the Adjustment Menu The 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 of the screen. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select the option, and press ENTER to access the adjustment window 3. To exit any of the adjustment options, press QUIT. To change an Adjustment Menu setting: 1.
USING SONAR > SONAR PAGE 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 is recommended for all applications. The presentation is based on bottom strength. It makes the bottom and the fish easier to see and requires fewer adjustments.
USING SONAR > SONAR PAGE Zoom—sets a screen zoom scale. The following settings are available: Tools—controls the display of useful sonar tools. The following options are available: • Off—turns off the Zoom function. • 2x Zoom––displays only the 2x zoomed picture on the full screen. • 4x Zoom––displays only the 4x zoomed picture on the full screen. • Btm (Bottom) Lock––displays only the Bottom Lock (returns from the bottom up) picture on the full screen.
USING SONAR > SONAR PAGE 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 the paused screen and cannot show an area that has scrolled off the screen. The depth is updated while the screen is paused, but the unit does not show any new sonar data until the standard Sonar Page is resumed.
USING SONAR > SONAR TAB OPTIONS Sonar Tab Options General Sub Tab Water Type—because sound waves travel through fresh and salt water at different rates it is necessary to select the water type to ensure accurate readings on the unit. Keel Offset—used to offset the surface reading for the depth of a keel. This makes it possible to measure depth from the bottom of your keel instead of from the transducer’s location.
USING SONAR > SONAR TAB OPTIONS Automatic Scroll Speed Limit—automatically adjusts the Scroll rate (see page 74) with the speed of your vessel. Entering your maximum cruising speed produces a 100% scroll rate when you reach that speed. One half of that speed produces a 50% scroll rate, and so on. The default is 30.0 kt. Transducer Type—allows you to specify what type of transducer you are using. Auto Color Gain—controls what colors are applied to the objects on the screen.
USING SONAR > SONAR TAB OPTIONS To calibrate the water speed: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight Calibrate Water 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 top speed, stop the boat, and press ENTER. 3. By default, the top speed automatically appears in the What was your top water speed? field.
USING SONAR > UNDERSTANDING SONAR Scale—controls the depth Scale shows vertically along the right side of the graph. The depth Scale can be configured to show four different ways: as an Overlay, in the Corners, with Basic, or No Scale. Custom Range—allows you to specify a custom viewing range or scale. When On, this range appears as Custom in the Range setting. The left value is the top of the scale and the right value is the bottom of the scale.
USING SONAR > UNDERSTANDING SONAR Using Dual Frequency Dual frequency works best for deep water (or off-shore) applications. The 200 kHz frequency provides great bottom detail. The 50 kHz frequency provides less detailed information, but penetrates to greater depths with the same power. You can choose either or both frequencies to get the information that you want. If you choose dual frequency, the transducer alternates between the 50 kHz and 200 kHz signals.
USING SONAR > UNDERSTANDING SONAR Understanding the Sonar Screen The Sonar Page does not show a three-dimensional representation of the underwater environment; the screen is in two-dimensions, much like if you took a picture of an aquarium. Only the depth of the item in the water is shown. The Sonar screen does not show you where an item is located horizontally in the water, as shown in the drawings below. The fish is not directly above the tree in reality, but it can look like it is on the Sonar Page.
USING SONAR > UNDERSTANDING SONAR 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 the point where water meets the bottom. This line follows the bottom contour, along with any significant objects lying on the bottom.
USING SONAR > FLASHER PAGE 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. See page 77 for information about these settings and how to change them.
USING SONAR > MAP SPLIT PAGE The fish mark itself holds a lot of information. You can tell if fish are bigger or smaller, because the thickness of the red mark correlates to the thickness of the fish. Map Split Page The Map Split Page is horizontally divided into two main areas, the Map and the Sonar. This page only appears if the unit is receiving sonar information. Refer to page 27 for information on the Map and page 72 for the Sonar.
APPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONS Specifications APPENDIX 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) Weight: Less than 2.0 lb 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 IEC 529-IPX-7 Temp.
APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE GPSMAP 292/298 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA Installing the GPSMAP 292/298 External GPS Antenna The GPSMAP 292/298 with external antenna must be properly installed according to the following instructions to get the best possible performance. To complete the external antenna installation, you need the appropriate fasteners and a 1" x 14-thread marine antenna mount available at most marine dealers. The GPSMAP 292/298 with internal antennas do not require this installation.
APPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 292/298 To 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 any bulkhead or deck. 3. After the GPSMAP 292/298 unit is installed, connect the cable to the antenna connector on the back of the unit.
APPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 292/298 To install the GPSMAP 292/298 swivel base: 1. Using the swivel base as a template, mark the location of the three holes that are used to secure the bracket to the mounting surface. 2. If securing the base with machine bolts, drill three 5/32” (5 mm) holes at the locations you marked. OR If you are securing the base with self-tapping screws, drill starter holes at the locations you marked. Starter holes should generally be no deeper than half the screw length. 3.
APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE TRANSDUCER Installing the Transducer 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 larger the cone angle, the larger the coverage area at a given depth.
APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE TRANSDUCER Transom Mount Transducer The following diagram is for mounting the transducer included with the GPSMAP 292/298 with transducer package. If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables are available from your Garmin dealer. DO NOT cut the transducer lead or any part of the transducer cable, as this will void your warranty. The cable cannot be spliced and connected to any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables.
APPENDIX > CONNECTING THE POWER/DATA CABLE Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 292/298 to a DC supply and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a AGC/3AG - 3 Amp fuse. NOTE: During a typical installation, only the Red and Black wires are used. The other wires do not have to be connected for normal operation of the unit.
APPENDIX > INTERFACING AND CARING FOR THE SCREEN 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, GPRTE, GPXTE, GPWPL, SDDBT, SDDPT, SDMTW, SDVHW, and GPAPB. Proprietary sentences—PGRME, PGRMM, and PGRMZ. The GPSMAP 292/298 accepts NMEA input with support for the DBT, DPT, MTW, VHW, and WPL sentences.
APPENDIX > INSTALLING AND REMOVING DATA CARDS Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 292/298 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 unit. Data cards can be installed or removed at any time, whether the unit is on or off. To remove a data card: 1.
APPENDIX > SATELLITE INFORMATION Satellite Information Satellite Strength Indicator Bars 90° Center dot - 90° above the horizon Inner ring- 45° above the horizon Outer ring the horizon 45° Satellite Sky View Satellite Location The location of each available satellite shows over two location rings on the Satellite Information Page. The outer ring represents the horizon, the inner ring represents 45° above the horizon, and the center represents directly overhead.
APPENDIX > WHAT IS WAAS/EGNOS? What is WAAS/EGNOS? The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an FAA funded All SBAS systems use the same receiver frequency; therefore any operational SBAS system should be capable of providing your GPS unit with increased accuracy at any location in the world. The system is made up of satellites and approximately 25 ground reference stations positioned across the United States that monitor GPS satellite data.
APPENDIX > WHAT IS MMSI? What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)? Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) basically 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 a Position Report and as a unique identifier to the Coast Guard when used in an emergency Distress Call.
APPENDIX > NAVIGATION TERMS Navigation Terms Avg Speed—the average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Bearing (BRG)—the compass direction from your current location to a destination. ETA at Destination—the time you estimate to reach a Go To destination or the final waypoint in a route. ETA at Next—the time you estimate to reach a destination or the next waypoint in a route. Course—the course between the active from and to waypoints.
APPENDIX > NAVIGATION TERMS 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 current day’s time of sunrise. Total Average Speed—average speed of unit for both moving and stopped speeds since last timer reset. Total Trip Timer—total time the unit has been in operation since last reset of the trip timers. Time Of Day—the current time.
APPENDIX > MESSAGES Messages Can’t Unlock Maps—data on data card is not unlocked for the unit. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support. Alarm Clock—the alarm clock has sounded. Can’t Write User Card, Data Card May Be Full—error reading card; remove and reinsert. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Accuracy Alarm—the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of user-set value. Anchor Drag Alarm—you have drifted out of the specified distance range.
APPENDIX > MESSAGES Invalid MMSI—enter a valid MMSI. Lost Satellite Reception—the unit has lost satellite signals. Check antenna connections or try moving to a location with a clear view of the sky. MDB Waypoint Memory is Full, Can’t Create Waypoint—unit memory is full; no further data can be saved. Proximity Alarm—you are nearing a proximity waypoint. NMEA Depth Is Below Transducer—see combined definition. No Proximity Waypoints Found, On User Card—see combined definition.
APPENDIX > MESSAGES Sonar Service Incompatible—(GPSMAP 292 only) the external sonar device you are connected to needs a software update. Sonar Service Lost—(GPSMAP 292 only) the external sonar device you were connected to has either been disconnected or the GPSMAP 292 has lost communication with the sonar device for some other reason. Transducer Disconnected, Sonar Turned Off—there is not a transducer attached, bad cable/transducer, or the transducer cable was disconnected.
APPENDIX > LORAN TD SYSTEM 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 Zone. From the perspective of a mariner, the system is used for ocean and coastal navigation.
APPENDIX > LORAN TD SYSTEM 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 Offsets. Loran TD Setup Page To set up Loran TD from the Main Menu: If the active GRI Chain, secondary stations, or offsets have been changed since the waypoint was created, the waypoint now references the active GRI-chain and secondary stations.
APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are designed to enhance the operation of the GPSMAP 292/298. To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer, Garmin Product Support in the USA at 800-800-1020, or Garmin Europe at 44-0870-8501241. WARNING: Garmin accessories have been designed and specifically tested for use with Garmin products.
APPENDIX > SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 292/298, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product.
APPENDIX > LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
APPENDIX > FCC AND INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE AND DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FCC Compliance This product has been tested and found to comply 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 are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
INDEX INDEX Symbols 2X zoom 75 4X zoom 75 A A-scope 75 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 71 shallow/deep water 71 temperature 71 Alarm Tab 70 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual anchor drag alarm 70 arrival alarm 71 automatic scroll speed 78 auto color gain 78 B backlight 4 Basemap 63 Battery Alarm 70 Bearing Line 62 btm (bottom) lock 75
INDEX 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 Identity 97 Mark Key 5 measure distance 31 Menu Key 5 merge from card 59 messages 100 MMSI 22, 97 MOB 10 110 N NAV/MOB Key 5, 12 navaids 63 navigating 12 Distress Call 24 Go To 13 Position Report 24 Routes 18 TracBack 14 navigation terms 98 NMEA 70 Nort
INDEX track logs Clear 15 Save 15 Track Tab 57 Active 57 Saved 57 Track Up 62 transducer 82, 90 transducer type 78 trip planning 56 Trip Tab 44 U underwater waypoints 76 Units Tab 66 V view 75 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual W WAAS 96 Disable/Enable 38 water speed 78, 80 Water Temperature Alarm 71 waypoints Creating 8 Creating Graphically 9 Editing 11 Enter/Mark 8 Move 12 Proximity 50 Reviewing 11 Underwater 76 waypoint lists Proximity 49 User 47 whiteline 74, 83 wiring installation 92 Z zoom 75 Zoom
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