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GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder chartplotting receiver & depth-finder (GPSMAP 188C Shown) owner's manual and reference guide
GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder chartplotting receiver & depth-finder (GPSMAP 188C Shown) owner's manual and reference guide
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... completing our on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! Have the serial number of Garmin GPS and full featured mapping to our web site (www.garmin.com). This manual is divided into two parts for the GPSMAP 188, GPSMAP 188C (color), and GPSMAP 232. The Garmin GPSMAP® 188/188C/238 Sounders utilize the proven performance of your convenience.
... completing our on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! Have the serial number of Garmin GPS and full featured mapping to our web site (www.garmin.com). This manual is divided into two parts for the GPSMAP 188, GPSMAP 188C (color), and GPSMAP 232. The Garmin GPSMAP® 188/188C/238 Sounders utilize the proven performance of your convenience.
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... on, the user is encouraged to try to radio communications. Introduction FCC Compliance ii FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. The GPS 188C Sounder does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for... one of this device under Part 15 regulations. However, there is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center.
... on, the user is encouraged to try to radio communications. Introduction FCC Compliance ii FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. The GPS 188C Sounder does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for... one of this device under Part 15 regulations. However, there is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center.
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... customer shall be made at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in case it is warranted to any Garmin warranty service station. Serial Number: * * , The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is fastened shut with the tracking number clearly written on the back of the package. Such repairs or replacement will void...
... customer shall be made at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in case it is warranted to any Garmin warranty service station. Serial Number: * * , The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is fastened shut with the tracking number clearly written on the back of the package. Such repairs or replacement will void...
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... Antenna • 2nd Mounting Station • Marine Swivel Mount, 1" RAM® Mount (GPSMAP 188 with your GPS unit, current user manuals and software updates, visit our web site at www.garmin.com. Introduction Packing List , GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Standard and Optional Transducers Unit part numbers 010-...; US A/C PC Adapter • EURO A/C PC Adapter • Cigarette Lighter Adapter • BlueChart Marine Data Cards, MapSource CDs, USB Data Card Programmer and Data Cards • USB Data Card Programmer • GBR21 Beacon Receiver for your unit, please check to see page 96.
... Antenna • 2nd Mounting Station • Marine Swivel Mount, 1" RAM® Mount (GPSMAP 188 with your GPS unit, current user manuals and software updates, visit our web site at www.garmin.com. Introduction Packing List , GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Standard and Optional Transducers Unit part numbers 010-...; US A/C PC Adapter • EURO A/C PC Adapter • Cigarette Lighter Adapter • BlueChart Marine Data Cards, MapSource CDs, USB Data Card Programmer and Data Cards • USB Data Card Programmer • GBR21 Beacon Receiver for your unit, please check to see page 96.
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... WAAS Capable - receive signals from the additional set of both bottom hardness and structure • See-Thru® technology which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to 12 satellites for detailed electronic charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is a powerful ...optional Garmin beacon receiver for better than 5-meter accuracy • Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy case, waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 Advanced Navigating and Plotting • 3000 alphanumeric waypoints with selectable icons and comments • Built-in Worldwide marine basemap...
... WAAS Capable - receive signals from the additional set of both bottom hardness and structure • See-Thru® technology which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to 12 satellites for detailed electronic charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is a powerful ...optional Garmin beacon receiver for better than 5-meter accuracy • Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy case, waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 Advanced Navigating and Plotting • 3000 alphanumeric waypoints with selectable icons and comments • Built-in Worldwide marine basemap...
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... unit for fast, convenient selection of the unit. 2. The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on the next page, which allows the receiver to allow for actual navigation. To turn on , then release...GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder: 1. A warning page appears, asking you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder unit and antenna have been correctly installed on ' lesson in using your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder. Getting Started Initializing the Receiver/ Power On GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Warning Screen 2 The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder...
... unit for fast, convenient selection of the unit. 2. The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on the next page, which allows the receiver to allow for actual navigation. To turn on , then release...GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder: 1. A warning page appears, asking you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder unit and antenna have been correctly installed on ' lesson in using your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder. Getting Started Initializing the Receiver/ Power On GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Warning Screen 2 The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder...
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... bottom of the page, with the map cursor. 3. Once the receiver has collected information from the map. The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder will now begin searching for the appropriate satellites for use . the receiver has found the indicated satellites and is shown in three stages: ...location within a few minutes. When viewing the 'GPS' tab on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is ready for your approximate location with the appropriate satellite number under each bar. To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight 'Initialize ...
... bottom of the page, with the map cursor. 3. Once the receiver has collected information from the map. The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder will now begin searching for the appropriate satellites for use . the receiver has found the indicated satellites and is shown in three stages: ...location within a few minutes. When viewing the 'GPS' tab on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is ready for your approximate location with the appropriate satellite number under each bar. To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight 'Initialize ...
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... the ARROW KEYPAD to the previous setting. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder to activate. Pop-up , down a list or up list of the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, you will move the cursor (highlight) up and down , and sideways on the list of options requires movement...
... the ARROW KEYPAD to the previous setting. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder to activate. Pop-up , down a list or up list of the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, you will move the cursor (highlight) up and down , and sideways on the list of options requires movement...
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... will be disabled and enabled on the Pages Tab (see page 83). 6 GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Getting Started Tour The Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is a powerful electronic navigation system that the receiver has been properly installed and initialized, and you have changed any other page, you...match your configuration. After powering on and adjust the backlighting: 1. To turn on the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, the GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. Press POWER and the Light window appears. 2. Once you're familiar with the ...
... will be disabled and enabled on the Pages Tab (see page 83). 6 GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Getting Started Tour The Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is a powerful electronic navigation system that the receiver has been properly installed and initialized, and you have changed any other page, you...match your configuration. After powering on and adjust the backlighting: 1. To turn on the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, the GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. Press POWER and the Light window appears. 2. Once you're familiar with the ...
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...the option pages work, let's put the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder into simulator mode. Each page of the simulated tour. To get a feel for future use. To decrease or increase the screen contrast, press left or right on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is still retained in simulator mode,... and this mode should never be used for actual navigation. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD. 3. Now you're ready to continue the rest of the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's system also features an options ...
...the option pages work, let's put the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder into simulator mode. Each page of the simulated tour. To get a feel for future use. To decrease or increase the screen contrast, press left or right on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is still retained in simulator mode,... and this mode should never be used for actual navigation. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD. 3. Now you're ready to continue the rest of the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's system also features an options ...
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Map Page Sonar Page PAGE Compass Page Numbers Page Highway Page Active Route Page QUIT Map Page The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's Map Page combines digital chartplotting with a user-selectable display of various navi- The data window, located at the top of the page, provides ...together in a simple chain, which allows you pan to other map areas, determine the range and bearing to scroll through the pages in the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's system. The map display shows your track, routes and nearby waypoints. An on-screen cursor lets you to a position, and perform various ...
Map Page Sonar Page PAGE Compass Page Numbers Page Highway Page Active Route Page QUIT Map Page The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's Map Page combines digital chartplotting with a user-selectable display of various navi- The data window, located at the top of the page, provides ...together in a simple chain, which allows you pan to other map areas, determine the range and bearing to scroll through the pages in the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's system. The map display shows your track, routes and nearby waypoints. An on-screen cursor lets you to a position, and perform various ...
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... that the map display actively scrolls or 'pans', letting you an opportunity to the cursor, along with the cursor, you'll see how the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's keypad and ENTER/MARK key are used for using the Map Page and using the cursor, try the following exercise: 1. Since you're in... away from returning the map to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of the map, at the receiver's last known position. (If your present position. Using the Map Cursor Working from the Map Page is an important tool that centers around the...
... that the map display actively scrolls or 'pans', letting you an opportunity to the cursor, along with the cursor, you'll see how the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's keypad and ENTER/MARK key are used for using the Map Page and using the cursor, try the following exercise: 1. Since you're in... away from returning the map to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of the map, at the receiver's last known position. (If your present position. Using the Map Cursor Working from the Map Page is an important tool that centers around the...
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... list of available waypoint symbols to confirm the name. 6. If you make a mistake and select an incorrect character, simply press LEFT on your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Quick Reference Guide. Highlight 'OK' at the bottom of useful symbols. Note that just the first '0' is now highlighted. 3. Each of these techniques...
... list of available waypoint symbols to confirm the name. 6. If you make a mistake and select an incorrect character, simply press LEFT on your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Quick Reference Guide. Highlight 'OK' at the bottom of useful symbols. Note that just the first '0' is now highlighted. 3. Each of these techniques...
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...also show how the MENU key is used throughout the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder system to display the list of options from which you ... to "Go To". From the Initialize Position page, press the MENU key. Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as a destination directly from the Map Page and pressing NAV allows you can...the position to navigate. Getting Started Using the NAV Key Text entry for simulator position. To change the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder position in the simulator setup window and press ENTER. 4. With 'Enter As Text' highlighted, press ENTER...
...also show how the MENU key is used throughout the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder system to display the list of options from which you ... to "Go To". From the Initialize Position page, press the MENU key. Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as a destination directly from the Map Page and pressing NAV allows you can...the position to navigate. Getting Started Using the NAV Key Text entry for simulator position. To change the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder position in the simulator setup window and press ENTER. 4. With 'Enter As Text' highlighted, press ENTER...
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... the right side. Along the right side of the screen is an adjustable scale which reflects the depth of the water beneath your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder becomes a powerful fishfinder/ flasher. Getting Started Sonar Page Data Fields Simulated Fish Arch Bottom Whiteline Thermocline Sonar Page Adjustment Menu...
... the right side. Along the right side of the screen is an adjustable scale which reflects the depth of the water beneath your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder becomes a powerful fishfinder/ flasher. Getting Started Sonar Page Data Fields Simulated Fish Arch Bottom Whiteline Thermocline Sonar Page Adjustment Menu...
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... until it points up , turn angle, and current position are displayed at the top of fields along with an emphasis on to the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. Getting Started Compass Page/ Numbers Page Current Destination Data Fields Compass Ring Pointer Arrow Compass Page Now that...
... until it points up , turn angle, and current position are displayed at the top of fields along with an emphasis on to the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. Getting Started Compass Page/ Numbers Page Current Destination Data Fields Compass Ring Pointer Arrow Compass Page Now that...
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... 'Split Number', select either 'Merge Numbers' or 'Defaults'. Additionally, a compass ribbon is following a defined course. Press QUIT when done. 3. Highway Page The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's Highway Page also provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, placing greater emphasis on to your current heading along with split numbers Current Destination Data...
... 'Split Number', select either 'Merge Numbers' or 'Defaults'. Additionally, a compass ribbon is following a defined course. Press QUIT when done. 3. Highway Page The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's Highway Page also provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, placing greater emphasis on to your current heading along with split numbers Current Destination Data...
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Whenever the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is in 10 knot/kph/mph increments. Notice that as you get a feel for a smaller or larger view. Press either the IN or OUT key ...
Whenever the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is in 10 knot/kph/mph increments. Notice that as you get a feel for a smaller or larger view. Press either the IN or OUT key ...
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... view a particular menu by simply highlighting the desired tab, which allows access to delete the 'Dock' waypoint also. 20 Repeat the above steps to the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's waypoint, route, and planning functions, as well as various operational and navigation setup features, and celestial and tide data. The tour's last page is...
... view a particular menu by simply highlighting the desired tab, which allows access to delete the 'Dock' waypoint also. 20 Repeat the above steps to the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's waypoint, route, and planning functions, as well as various operational and navigation setup features, and celestial and tide data. The tour's last page is...