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...following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your GPS unit, current user manuals and software updates, visit our web site at www.garmin.com. Standard Package: • GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Unit • GA 29 External Antenna and 30... 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 Garmin dealer immediately. Introduction Packing List , GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Standard and Optional Transducers Unit part numbers ...
...following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your GPS unit, current user manuals and software updates, visit our web site at www.garmin.com. Standard Package: • GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Unit • GA 29 External Antenna and 30... 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 Garmin dealer immediately. Introduction Packing List , GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Standard and Optional Transducers Unit part numbers ...
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...; Differential-Ready - just add an optional Garmin beacon receiver for better than 5-meter accuracy •...marine basemap to 20 miles includes detailed ocean, river and lake coastlines, cities, interstates, US state highways, and local thoroughfares • 50 reversible routes with up to 254 (188C; 50 on 188/238) waypoints each • Uploadable maps using Garmin's MapSource™ PC products and BlueChart™ Data Cards...charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is a powerful navigation device that can give you need: Precision Performance • 188C: High-contrast,...
...; Differential-Ready - just add an optional Garmin beacon receiver for better than 5-meter accuracy •...marine basemap to 20 miles includes detailed ocean, river and lake coastlines, cities, interstates, US state highways, and local thoroughfares • 50 reversible routes with up to 254 (188C; 50 on 188/238) waypoints each • Uploadable maps using Garmin's MapSource™ PC products and BlueChart™ Data Cards...charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is a powerful navigation device that can give you need: Precision Performance • 188C: High-contrast,...
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... Cautions iii Warranty iv Software License Agreement v Packing List vi Capabilities vii Table of Contents viii Section One: Getting Started 1-21 Keypad Usage 1 Initializing the Receiver 2 Selecting Options & Entering Data 4 Backlighting 7 Simulator 7 Map Page 8 Going to a Destination 11 Sonar Page 14 Compass Page 16 Numbers Page 16 Highway Page...59 Route Review Page 60 Active Route Page 64 Find Key 65 Main Menu Page 67 GPS Tab 68 Tide Tab 72 Trip Tab 74 Celestial Tab 74 Track Tab 75 DSC Tab 77 Card Tab 82 Time Tab 82 Pages Tab 83 Temp Tab 84 System Tab 84 Units ...
... Cautions iii Warranty iv Software License Agreement v Packing List vi Capabilities vii Table of Contents viii Section One: Getting Started 1-21 Keypad Usage 1 Initializing the Receiver 2 Selecting Options & Entering Data 4 Backlighting 7 Simulator 7 Map Page 8 Going to a Destination 11 Sonar Page 14 Compass Page 16 Numbers Page 16 Highway Page...59 Route Review Page 60 Active Route Page 64 Find Key 65 Main Menu Page 67 GPS Tab 68 Tide Tab 72 Trip Tab 74 Celestial Tab 74 Track Tab 75 DSC Tab 77 Card Tab 82 Time Tab 82 Pages Tab 83 Temp Tab 84 System Tab 84 Units ...
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... ARROW KEYPAD to the desired setting and press ENTER. The following lists the settings available under each tab: General Detail, Orientation, AutoZoom Source Basemap, Data Card Maps Waypoints Waypoints, Active Route Points Spot Soundings, Tide Stations, Services Navaids Symbol Set, Text Size, Light Sectors Nav Line Heading Line, Bearing Line, Course...
... ARROW KEYPAD to the desired setting and press ENTER. The following lists the settings available under each tab: General Detail, Orientation, AutoZoom Source Basemap, Data Card Maps Waypoints Waypoints, Active Route Points Spot Soundings, Tide Stations, Services Navaids Symbol Set, Text Size, Light Sectors Nav Line Heading Line, Bearing Line, Course...
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...each area, highlight the desired name and press ENTER. Source Tab Basemap- Press QUIT to the map list and press ENTER. Orientation- Data Card Maps- The 'Data Card Maps' option box shows a list of navigation is selected and will be deselected if you do not wish to 'Show All' or 'Show..." and turns the navigation leg line vertical on the ARROW KEYPAD; To scroll through the list of the map display to "Auto". To view data card map information: 1. North Up: fixes the top of maps. 3. AutoZoom- Most, More, Normal, Less, Least: controls how much map detail you will ...
...each area, highlight the desired name and press ENTER. Source Tab Basemap- Press QUIT to the map list and press ENTER. Orientation- Data Card Maps- The 'Data Card Maps' option box shows a list of navigation is selected and will be deselected if you do not wish to 'Show All' or 'Show..." and turns the navigation leg line vertical on the ARROW KEYPAD; To scroll through the list of the map display to "Auto". To view data card map information: 1. North Up: fixes the top of maps. 3. AutoZoom- Most, More, Normal, Less, Least: controls how much map detail you will ...
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..., or restricted waters. ) Once a waypoint is advisable to backup important waypoints to a computer using an optional PC cable and interface software, save them to a data card, or write them down by symbol: 1. OR, press ENTER, highlight 'Delete' and press ENTER. 3. From the 'User' tab, highlight the waypoint to be alerted to...
..., or restricted waters. ) Once a waypoint is advisable to backup important waypoints to a computer using an optional PC cable and interface software, save them to a data card, or write them down by symbol: 1. OR, press ENTER, highlight 'Delete' and press ENTER. 3. From the 'User' tab, highlight the waypoint to be alerted to...
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... 'By Name', you may also start a 'Find' from items found on the Find List or from another location on the optional BlueChart or MapSource data card inserted into the unit. Once the search results list is located. The search results list will change to list items nearest to highlight the desired... ENTER. If you are displayed depending on the map. 65 When you press FIND, a list of available items to search from another location on a data card. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to the new map position. Reference Find Key Find Items List From the Current Location You may use the ARROW KEYPAD...
... 'By Name', you may also start a 'Find' from items found on the Find List or from another location on the optional BlueChart or MapSource data card inserted into the unit. Once the search results list is located. The search results list will change to list items nearest to highlight the desired... ENTER. If you are displayed depending on the map. 65 When you press FIND, a list of available items to search from another location on a data card. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to the new map position. Reference Find Key Find Items List From the Current Location You may use the ARROW KEYPAD...
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...: 1 From any waypoint, route list entry, map item or tide station. An Information page appears with details about an item: 1. centers search from your data card, and viewing the next item in the search results list. allows you to choose another map location from which allows you search for all items...
...: 1 From any waypoint, route list entry, map item or tide station. An Information page appears with details about an item: 1. centers search from your data card, and viewing the next item in the search results list. allows you to choose another map location from which allows you search for all items...
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...how it is accessed through the MENU key. The information for saving waypoints, routes and tracks to a data card. • Time - Press LEFT on the ARROW KEYPAD, then move UP or DOWN to select individual ...control for the highlighted tab will automatically appear to the right. The 19 Menu tabs are : • GPS - To select a Menu tab from any of the tab items, press to the RIGHT on the ARROW... and daylight savings. (continued) Main Menu Page 67 Main Menu Page The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's Main Menu Page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup ...
...how it is accessed through the MENU key. The information for saving waypoints, routes and tracks to a data card. • Time - Press LEFT on the ARROW KEYPAD, then move UP or DOWN to select individual ...control for the highlighted tab will automatically appear to the right. The 19 Menu tabs are : • GPS - To select a Menu tab from any of the tab items, press to the RIGHT on the ARROW... and daylight savings. (continued) Main Menu Page 67 Main Menu Page The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's Main Menu Page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup ...
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Using the NAV Button The receiver of your GPS. 4. Insert the data card. Highlight 'Save To Card' and press ENTER/MARK to save the selected items to the caller using the NAV button. If transferring data from a data card: 1. To transfer data to 'Select All' or 'Clear All'. 2. You may be exchanged ...routes and tracks to combine the selected items with other compatible units and Garmin's MapSource PC program. This is logged, press the NAV button and select to the real system. Reference Main Menu: DSC/Card Tabs Card Tab 82 A user also has the ability to check if alarms are ...
Using the NAV Button The receiver of your GPS. 4. Insert the data card. Highlight 'Save To Card' and press ENTER/MARK to save the selected items to the caller using the NAV button. If transferring data from a data card: 1. To transfer data to 'Select All' or 'Clear All'. 2. You may be exchanged ...routes and tracks to combine the selected items with other compatible units and Garmin's MapSource PC program. This is logged, press the NAV button and select to the real system. Reference Main Menu: DSC/Card Tabs Card Tab 82 A user also has the ability to check if alarms are ...
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...For thick mounting surfaces, insert the M5 screws directly thru the drilled holes (figure 2). For flush mounting the GPSMAP 188C unit, refer to obtain the best fit. 4. The GPSMAP 188/238, with external antenna, may want to force the screws deeper into the relief hole until it rests fl...on a flat panel. You may also be flush mounted on the back side of the panel for inserting/removing data cards. When flush mounting the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, be sure to the mounting surface using its existing mounting bracket. To flush mount the...
...For thick mounting surfaces, insert the M5 screws directly thru the drilled holes (figure 2). For flush mounting the GPSMAP 188C unit, refer to obtain the best fit. 4. The GPSMAP 188/238, with external antenna, may want to force the screws deeper into the relief hole until it rests fl...on a flat panel. You may also be flush mounted on the back side of the panel for inserting/removing data cards. When flush mounting the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, be sure to the mounting surface using its existing mounting bracket. To flush mount the...
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... the cover. Press ENTER to acknowledge. 100 Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder uses optional Garmin marine BlueChart and MapSource data cards to force the card and about 1/2" will still be installed or removed at the bottom and pull down firmly. 3. If the unit is on -screen. It in not ...
... the cover. Press ENTER to acknowledge. 100 Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder uses optional Garmin marine BlueChart and MapSource data cards to force the card and about 1/2" will still be installed or removed at the bottom and pull down firmly. 3. If the unit is on -screen. It in not ...
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.... , WARNING: The GPSMAP 188C Sounder lens is coated with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. To resolve problems that may result. at 800-800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44-1794-519944. It is very important to remove the data card and dry the compartments before...is waterproof to a data card (pg 82). CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA, ALCOHOL, ABRASIVES, OR ANTI-GREASE DETERGENTS WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. Cleaning The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is constructed of water for external power. Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Customer Support in 1 meter...
.... , WARNING: The GPSMAP 188C Sounder lens is coated with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. To resolve problems that may result. at 800-800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44-1794-519944. It is very important to remove the data card and dry the compartments before...is waterproof to a data card (pg 82). CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA, ALCOHOL, ABRASIVES, OR ANTI-GREASE DETERGENTS WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. Cleaning The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is constructed of water for external power. Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Customer Support in 1 meter...
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... Color (Sonar Page 39 Backlighting 6 Battery Alarm 91 Bearing Line 31 Bearing/Distance Measuring 28 Beeper 84 118 C Calibrate Water Speed 40 Capabilities vii Card Tab 82 Cautions iii Celestial Page Settings 74 Changing Data Fields 19, 26-28, 37 Cleaning 101 Clearing the Track Log 54, 76 Clock Alarm... 90 Color Bar 39 Compass Page 16, 41 Course Line 31 Course Up (Map Orientation 30 Cursor Movement 9, 22-24 D Data Card Information 30, 82 Data Card Installation 100 Data Entry 5 Data Fields 19, 26-27 Data Transfer 87-90 Date/Time 83 Datum, Map 86, 104-105 Daylight ...
... Color (Sonar Page 39 Backlighting 6 Battery Alarm 91 Bearing Line 31 Bearing/Distance Measuring 28 Beeper 84 118 C Calibrate Water Speed 40 Capabilities vii Card Tab 82 Cautions iii Celestial Page Settings 74 Changing Data Fields 19, 26-28, 37 Cleaning 101 Clearing the Track Log 54, 76 Clock Alarm... 90 Color Bar 39 Compass Page 16, 41 Course Line 31 Course Up (Map Orientation 30 Cursor Movement 9, 22-24 D Data Card Information 30, 82 Data Card Installation 100 Data Entry 5 Data Fields 19, 26-27 Data Transfer 87-90 Date/Time 83 Datum, Map 86, 104-105 Daylight ...