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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual GPSMAP 292/298...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Before you begin working with the GPSMAP 292/298, review the installation instructions listed in the Appendix. If you have any question about installing your chartplotter, contact Garmin Product Support or a professional installer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    About This Manual ... Warning ... Important Information ... Basic Operation ...1 Turning on the GPSMAP 292/298 ... Using Simulator Mode ... Adjusting the Backlight ... Using the GPSMAP 292/298 Keypad ... Entering Data and Selecting Options ... Using the Map Pointer ...
  • Page 5 Flasher Page ... Map Split Page ... Appendix ...86 Specifications ... Installing the GPSMAP 292/298 External GPS Antenna ... Mounting the GPSMAP 292/298 ... Installing the Transducer ... Connecting the Power/Data Cable ... Interfacing ... Caring for the Screen ...

  • Page 6: Warning

    Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 292/298 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate Mode. Before you turn on the GPSMAP 292/298 unit, make sure the unit and antenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in the “Appendix.”...
  • Page 8 • Solid signal strength bars—the receiver is ready to use. When the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites, the top of the screen shows “Ready for Navigation”, and the GPSMAP 292/298 is ready for use. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Using Simulator Mode

    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.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Backlight

    You can adjust this level by pressing up or down on the ROCKER. If you press POWER one more time, the backlight is at the maximum setting. 3. Press ENTER or QUIT when finished. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Using The Gpsmap 292/298 Keypad

    Using the GPSMAP 292/298 Keypad POWER Key • Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. • Press and release to adjust backlighting. PAGE Key • Press to cycle through the main pages. • Press to end an operation in progress and return to the main page.

  • Page 12: 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.

  • Page 13: Using The Map Pointer

    When you move the map pointer over a map item, a highlighted description of that item appears. Present location Map zoom range GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual ASIC PERATION To pan the map: 1. Use the RANGE Down/RANGE Up keys to select a map zoom range.

  • Page 14: Creating And Using Waypoints

    REATING AND SING AYPOINTS 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.

  • Page 15: Creating Waypoints Using The Map

    ENTER. When selecting a location or map item, a description of the point, its distance and bearing from your current location, and the latitude/longitude of the map pointer is shown along the top of the map. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual ASIC PERATION REATING AND To create a new waypoint from a map location: 1.

  • Page 16: Man Overboard (Mob)

    Use any of the Navigation Pages to guide you back to the MOB point. The MOB waypoint is stored in the waypoint list and works like any other waypoint. To stop navigation, press NAV/MOB highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Reviewing And Editing Waypoints

    User or Proximity sub tabs. 2. Press ENTER to show the Waypoint Edit Page. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual 3. From the Waypoint Edit Page, change the name, symbol, comment, location coordinates, depth, or water temp for the selected waypoint.

  • Page 18: Navigating To A Destination

    If you have a point highlighted on a list or the map, Go To <point name> appears in addition to Go To Point. The Go To function is accessed from any list of points or graphically from the Map Page. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Selecting A Go To Graphically

    Page: an existing waypoint, an on-screen map item such as roads, rivers, cities, and navaids, or a new map point. If you are selecting a map item as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 292/298 automatically uses the name of the map item, but the point is not stored in the waypoint list.

  • Page 20: Tracback Navigation (Navigating A Track)

    300 turns and activating an inverted route along those points. When started, a TracBack route leads you back to the oldest stored track log point, so it is a good idea to clear the existing track log before you start your current trip. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 21 To change the name of the saved track, highlight the name field, and press ENTER. Make your changes and press ENTER. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual To show the track on the Map and 3D Highway Pages, highlight the check box to the left of Show on Map and Highway, and press ENTER.

  • Page 22: Following A Track

    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,..., TURN X, END) are created to mark the most significant features...

  • Page 23: Routes

    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.

  • Page 24: Review Page

    Follow Route, and press ENTER. Highlight Pick From Saved List, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight the route you want to navigate, and press ENTER. To stop navigation of a route: Press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Find

    Selects the route leg closest to your current location as the active leg (the active leg defines the current from and to waypoints). GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual Find The FIND key searches the unit for user waypoints, map items, and any optional BlueChart or MapSource information loaded on a data card.
  • Page 26 For example, you search for “Restricted Areas” and you find a point named “Anchoring Prohibited.” If you press FIND again, “From Anchoring Prohibited” appears as the new search from point. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual Pointer.

  • Page 27: Additional Information

    The chartplotter repeats the call properties received from the VHF radio on the chartplotter. The GPSMAP 292/298 requires input from a DSC enabled VHF radio to show position, and sound/show alerts from a Distress Call or Position Report. Conversely, the VHF radio requires input from a GPS to transmit position coordinates for a Distress Call or Position Report.

  • Page 28: Understanding Position Reports

    Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) numbers, refer to “Appendix.” Understanding Distress Calls When the GPSMAP 292/298 receives a Distress Call from a connected DSC enabled VHF radio, an alert message and notification page are shown, and an alarm tone is sounded. Distress...

  • Page 29: Dsc Directory

    3. Press up or down on ROCKER to highlight the call you want to review. 4. Press ENTER to open the DSC Entry Review Page. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual DSC Call List The DSC Call List shows the 50 most recent calls, even if the unit is left unattended.

  • Page 30: Navigating To A Position Report Or Distress Call

    To navigate to Position Report or Distress Call: 1 Press NAV. 2. With Go To MMSI/Name highlighted, press ENTER. 1. Highlight the call on the Call List or Log, and press NAV. 2. With Go To MMSI/Name or DSC highlighted, press ENTER. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Setting Up Dsc

    The Distress Call simulator also helps to check if alarms are working properly. DSC Setup GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual AIS (Automatic Identification System) provides area traffic situational awareness. AIS provides ship IDs, position, course, and speed for ships equipped with a transponder within range.

  • Page 32: Main

    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”...

  • Page 33: Map Page

    GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual The GPSMAP 292/298 system starts in the Position Mode, with your location centered on the Map Page. When sufficient map coverage is not available to keep your location centered, the position triangle moves toward the edge of the screen.
  • Page 34 Use the ROCKER to highlight the individual tabs, and show additional information and options. 3. Press QUIT to exit the review page. Additional information tabs Pressing ENTER while highlighting a map item brings up additional details and options. Additional options GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Selecting Map Zoom Ranges

    4. Press ENTER to confirm the new waypoint using the default four-digit name and symbol. For more information about waypoints, see GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual Selecting Map Zoom Ranges The Map Page has 28 available range scales from 20 ft to 800 mi (5 m to 1,200 km.) The map zoom range is controlled by the...

  • Page 36: Map Page Options

    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: •...
  • Page 37 Measure Distance—measures the bearing and distance between any two points on the Map Page. Hide/Show Detail—hides and shows map details. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual 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.

  • Page 38: Compass Page

    NOTE: The bearing pointer, bearing bug, and compass ring can point in various directions when you are stationary or at very low speeds. When you start moving, the map pointer is correct. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Highway Page

    field configuration instructions. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual 3D Highway Page Data The GPSMAP 292/298’s 3D Highway Page provides 3-D graphic fields steering guidance to a destination waypoint, placing greater emphasis on the straight-line course, and the distance and direction you are off course.
  • Page 40 fields and change the size of the data shown. Refer to page 30 To zoom in or out on the 3D Highway Page: Press either the RANGE Down or RANGE Up key to increase or decrease the zoom range. Zoom scale for more information. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: D Highway Page Options

    3D Highway Page. Preview window 3D Highway Page Setup GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual The following options are available from the 3D Highway Page menu: • Hide/Show Cartography—toggles between hiding and showing map details. This option is only available when an optional BlueChart g2 data card is inserted in the unit.

  • Page 42: Active Route Page

    Active Route Page Active Route Page Options The Active Route Page Options function the same as the Map Page Options. Refer to pages 17-19 for information on the Use Map, Add Before, and Remove options. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Main Menu

    Sub tabs Main Menu tabs Main Menu GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual To select a Menu tab from the Main Menu Page: 1. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight a tab. The information for the highlighted tab automatically appears to the right.
  • Page 44 The status field indicates “Ready for Navigation” when the GPSMAP 292/298 has collected the necessary data from satellites to calculate a fix. The unit then updates the location, date, and time. You can use the sky view to help determine if any satellites are being blocked, and whether you have a current location fix.

  • Page 45: Gps Tab Options

    • Simulating—the receiver is in Simulator Mode. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual GPS Tab Options The GPS tab features an options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the GPS Info Page.

  • Page 46: Tide Tab

    The Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) appears as a solid, horizontal line near the bottom of the chart (this line appears only if the tide height range is zero or below). Current time bar Current tide height bar MLLW Night GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 47 If you are not within this range, the message “None Found” appears. Use the Map Position option to select a location closer to a Tide Station. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual Select from a list of stations. To select a Tide Station from a map location: 1.

  • Page 48: Viewing Tide Information

    The day changes as you move past the edge of the tide chart. Move the ROCKER to see tide heights at different times. Tide data shows in a black box when in map pointer mode. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Current Sub Tab

    The Current sub tab contains two charts—one for speed and one for direction. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual The top chart is the speed chart, which shows the speed of a given current at any point during the day. The shaded area is blue (Flood Current) when the current is heading toward shore;...

  • Page 50: Trip Tab

    The Trip tab shows the Trip Odometer, Moving Average speed, Total Average speed, Maximum Speed, Stopped Time, Moving Time, Total Time, and Odometer. To reset the data, choose from Reset Trip, Reset Max Speed, Reset Odometer, or Reset All, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Celes (Celestial) Tab

    Horizon 70° 45° (90°) (0°) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual To choose a position: 1. From the Celes tab, highlight the At field, and press ENTER. 2. From the Find list highlight any category, and press ENTER. If you want to reference a Find item, select from the Find list, and press ENTER.

  • Page 52: Points Tab

    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 Main Menu tabs Main Menu GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 53: User Waypoint List

    User page, with the stored waypoints arranged in alphanumerical order. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual The following options are available from the User submenu on the Points tab: •...
  • Page 54 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint to delete, and press ADJ/MENU. 2. Highlight Delete, and press ENTER. You can also highlight the waypoint, press ENTER, then highlight Delete, and press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER to confirm the deletion warning. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Proximity Waypoint List

    2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Delete All, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to confirm. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual Proximity Waypoint List The Proximity list allows you to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location, and can be used to help you avoid reefs, rocks, or restricted waters.
  • Page 56 The following options are available from the Proximity sub tab of the Points tab: • New Waypoint—creates a waypoint and adds it to the proximity list. • Delete—removes a selected waypoint from proximity list. • Delete All—removes all waypoints from proximity list. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Route Tab

    Route List and press NAV, the name automatically appears. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual To copy or delete a route: 1. From the Route List, highlight the route you want to copy or delete using the ROCKER, and press ADJ/MENU.

  • Page 58: Route Review Page

    1. From the Route Review Page, highlight the route you want to change, and press ENTER. 2. Press ADJ/MENU, and use the ROCKER to select Edit Route Name. Press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to enter a name, and press ENTER when finished. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Route Review Menu Options

    When you are back on the route point list, the next point in the route is automatically highlighted. This allows you to review each point on the route by pressing ENTER repeatedly. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual Route Review Options Menu Route Review Menu Options Menu options available from the Route Review Page are Use Map, Add Before, Remove, and Plan.
  • Page 60 Use Map, and press ENTER. 2. Use the map pointer to highlight the waypoint, and press ADJ/MENU. 3. Highlight the Move option, and press ENTER. 4. Move the map pointer to the new map location, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 61 4. Repeat step 3 to insert additional waypoints, or press QUIT to finish. The GPSMAP 292/298’s route edit mode also allows you to insert a new route waypoint in any route leg using the map pointer. To insert a new waypoint between two existing route waypoints: 1.
  • Page 62 flow measure. You should enter fuel flow rates based on available information for your vehicle’s (operator’s manual, or performance specifications.) Make note of the units of measure (gallons or liters.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Track Tab

    It shows track memory used and current settings. Refer to page GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual Saved Sub Tab The Saved sub tab shows and manages a list of any saved track logs, allows for TracBack activation, and Map Page of saved logs.
  • Page 64 • Clear—erases the active track log stored in memory. For the Saved tab, the following menu options are available: • Delete Track—deletes highlighted saved track log from memory. • Delete All—deletes all saved track logs from memory. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Dsc Tab

    3. If transferring data from the card to the unit, highlight Merge From Card, and press ENTER to combine the selected items with those of your GPSMAP 292/298. Highlight Replace From Card, and press ENTER to overwrite all selected items on your GPSMAP 292/298.

  • Page 66: 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.

  • Page 67: Pages Tab

    3. Highlight a page name, and press ENTER. The Reset Pages button returns the unit to the default page sequence. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual 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.
  • Page 68 • Heading Line—On, Off: draws an extension from the end of the boat icon in the direction of travel. AIS Sub Tab Refer to page 25 for more information on AIS. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Source Sub Tab

    Map Page. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual To show the Advanced Map Card Setup: 1. Highlight the Advanced option box, and press ENTER.

  • Page 70: Hiway (Highway) Tab

    The Sonar tab contains setup options for the Sonar Page. The Sonar page Page is not active if you do not have a transducer connected. Refer to the “Using Sonar” section on sonar setup options. page 72 for more information on GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Systm (System) Tab

    • Prepare SW Update Card—prepares a data card to accept software updates from your computer through the data card programmer. Press ADJ/MENU for the following options: • Factory Defaults—restores all settings to Garmin’s original setup values for the entire unit. YSTM YSTEM...
  • Page 72 If you are using a map or chart in conjunction with your GPS, make sure the settings under the Units tab of the GPSMAP 292/298 match that of the map or chart. This information should appear somewhere on the map or chart. If...
  • Page 73 GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual To enter a user defined magnetic variation: 1. With the Heading field set to User Mag Var, highlight the heading reference field (immediately to the right), and press...
  • Page 74 Comm (Communications) Sub Tab The Comm tab controls the input/output format used when connecting your GPSMAP 292/298 to external NMEA devices, a PC, or another Garmin unit. • Garmin Data Transfer—is the proprietary format used...
  • Page 75 2. Use the ROCKER to select a setting, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual 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.

  • Page 76: Alarm Tab

    Nav Sub Tab • Anchor Drag—sets an alarm to sound when you have exceeded a specified drift distance. Enter a value in the distance field, and use the control field to turn the alarm on and off. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 77 • Fish—sets alarm to sound when unit detects a fish of the specified symbol size. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual To set an alarm: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight a sub tab. 2. Highlight the field you want to start, and press ENTER.

  • Page 78: 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.

  • Page 79: Using The Adjustment Menu

    1. Press ADJ/MENU. A list of all options and their current settings appears, with the selected option highlighted. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select the option, and press ENTER to access the adjustment window 3.
  • Page 80 The depth shows in a window on the right side of the line. To turn the Depth Line Off, press the ROCKER up until the setting bar is all the way at the top of the range and reads Off. page 83 for more detail page 78.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 81 Auto follows the water bottom. If the display is Bottom Lock, the Span setting adjusts how far off the bottom the unit shows data. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual Tools—controls the display of useful sonar tools. The following options are available: •...
  • Page 82 field and press ENTER. Make your changes and press ENTER when finished. 5. When finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER. 6. To return to the standard Sonar Page, press QUIT; or press ADJ/MENU, highlight Hide Pointer, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Sonar Tab Options

    ENTER. 3. Highlight the setting, and press ENTER. 4. Press QUIT to return to the Sonar Page or a previous page. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual SING 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.
  • Page 84 (not always accurate) or a stopwatch to determine your speed over a certain distance (distance / time = speed). It is recommended that the calibration take place in water having little or no current. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Graph Sub Tab

    “Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working” message appears at the bottom of the screen. Check the connections of the speed sensor cables. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual SING Graph Sub Tab Fish Symbols—allows you to determine how the graph shows underwater targets and background information.

  • Page 86: Understanding Sonar

    fish—sound is reflected back to the transducer. The transducer collects the reflected sound waves and sends the data to the GPSMAP 292/298 to process and show. The underwater data is shown on the Sonar Page in the order that it is returned: first returned is the first on the...

  • Page 87: Using Dual Frequency

    fishing in deeper water where the beam covers more area (for example, at a 30-foot depth, the narrow beam covers the area of about a 7-foot circle). GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual SING ONAR...

  • Page 88: Transducer Coverage

    As shown in the drawing on the far right, the 10° cone angle produces a coverage area of approximately a 6-foot diameter circle at a 30-foot depth. Dual frequency mode combines both frequencies to get the best coverage area and contour/depth readings. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 89 Thermoclines are shown as the weakest colors. One of the unique features offered by Garmin is See-Thru technology, which allows the GPSMAP 292/298 to hear both weak and strong signals simultaneously so as to identify fish returns under the toughest conditions, such as suspended in thermoclines or even hiding near structures.

  • Page 90: Flasher Page

    The colors will give you information. You need to interpret it. Experience and experimentation are the keys to being very good at reading your flasher. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Map Split Page

    fish are bigger or smaller, because the thickness of the red mark correlates to the thickness of the fish. Flasher Page without Data Fields GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual SING Map Split Page The Map Split Page is horizontally divided into two main areas, the Map and the Sonar.

  • Page 92: Appendix

    4,000 watts (peak to peak) Dual Frequency: 50/200 kHz (40°/10°) frequency 1,500 foot max depth* Dual Beam: 80/200 kHz (40°/14°) frequency 900 foot max depth* * Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Installing The Gpsmap 292/298 External Gps Antenna

    1" x 14-thread marine antenna mount available at most marine dealers. The GPSMAP 292/298 with internal antennas do not require this installation. To acquire satellites, install the unit with a clear view of the sky.

  • Page 94: Mounting The Gpsmap 292/298

    3. After the GPSMAP 292/298 unit is installed, connect the cable to the antenna connector on the back of the unit. Make sure that you turn the antenna cable connector 1/4 turn clockwise to lock the cable into place.
  • Page 95 Flush Mounting the GPSMAP 292/298 (External Antenna only) The GPSMAP 292/298 with external antenna can be flush mounted on a flat panel. When flush mounting the GPSMAP 292/298, be sure to choose an appropriately sized location for the unit (see unit dimensions on page 86) and leave 1.25"...

  • Page 96: Installing The Transducer

    A 50/200 kHz dual frequency 40°/10° cone angle, temperature sensing, transom mount transducer is included in the GPSMAP 298 (with transducer) package. This transducer provides good all- around performance. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 97: 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.

  • Page 98: Connecting The Power/Data Cable

    ONNECTING THE OWER 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.

  • Page 99: Interfacing

    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. You can download a copy of Garmin’s proprietary communication protocol on the Help and Support section of our Web site at www.garmin.com.

  • Page 100: Installing And Removing Data Cards

    NSTALLING AND EMOVING 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.

  • Page 101: Satellite Information

    The unit can be set to show satellite location with North or your current track at the top of the screen. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual Satellite Strength Indicator Bars The Satellite Strength Indicator Bars show the strength of the signal being received, and the status of the signal.

  • Page 102: What Is Waas/Egnos

    SBAS system should be capable of providing your GPS unit with increased accuracy at any location in the world. Currently, enabling WAAS on your GPSMAP 292/298 in regions that are not supported by ground stations, may not improve accuracy, even when receiving signals from an SBAS satellite. In fact it can degrade the accuracy to less than that provided by GPS satellites alone.

  • Page 103: What Is A Maritime Mobile Service Identity (Mmsi)

    Distress Call. In order to obtain a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number, users must register their VHF radio with the FCC (Form 605). Garmin does not supply this number. How Are MMSI Assignments Obtained? Non-commercial users (for example, recreational users who remain...

  • Page 104: Navigation Terms

    Course—the course between the active from and to waypoints. Depth—the depth below transducer. This field is active only if a transducer is connected to the GPSMAP 292/298. Distance (Dist)—the distance from the current location to a destination.
  • Page 105 Voltage—current voltage reading being received by unit. Water Speed—the speed through the water. This field is only active if the GPSMAP 292/298 is receiving speed readings from a transducer or NMEA device. Water Temp—the water temperature. This field is only active if the GPSMAP 292/298 is receiving speed readings from a transducer or NMEA device.

  • Page 106: Messages

    Battery Alarm—battery voltage has fallen below the value entered in the Battery Alarm setup. Can’t Read User Card—error reading card; remove and reinsert. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can’t Read Voltages That High, Limited To Top Of Range—the voltage value in the Battery Alarm setup is higher than the unit can read.
  • Page 107 Simulating Operation—the unit is in Simulator Mode. Do not use for normal navigation. Sonar Failed, Unit Needs Repair—there is an internal problem with the unit. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced. PPENDIX ESSAGES...
  • Page 108 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. Track Already Exists [Track Name]—you entered a saved track name that already exists in memory.

  • Page 109: Loran Td System

    Setup TD field, the active waypoint information reflects those changes. Because the GPSMAP 292/298 does not rely on the LORAN signal for navigation, it can reference a different GRI chain and/or secondary stations and still navigate to the location stored in memory.
  • Page 110 TD coordinate anywhere in the world. You must know your GRI chain number and secondary stations to create a LORAN TD position. For more information, read our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available at the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp.) GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 111: Optional Accessories

    MapSource CD-ROMs to a data card, either directly through your GPSMAP 292/298 using the PC Interface Cable, or with the Data Card Programmer. USB Data Card Programmer—programs blank data cards at high speed through a PC.

  • Page 112: Software License Agreement

    Connect to our Web site at www.garmin.com/registration/. Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the GPSMAP 292/298) in case your GPSMAP 292/298 needs service. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.

  • Page 113: Limited Warranty

    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.

  • Page 114: Fcc Compliance

    ONFORMITY This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

  • Page 115: Index

    Course Up fish custom range off course shallow/deep water temperature data cards Alarm Tab data entry GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual date and time Daylight Saving Time delete DSC directory item Depth Line Dilution of Precision distance distress call Call List...
  • Page 116 Adjustment Menu Sonar Tab Options specifications speed filter split when zoomed swap split system information System Tab temperature temperature graph Temperature Scale Temperature Tab thermoclines Tide Tab Time Format Time Tab time zone tools TracBack Activate GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 117 Creating Graphically transducer type Editing trip planning Enter/Mark Trip Tab Move Proximity Reviewing underwater waypoints Underwater Units Tab waypoint lists Proximity User view whiteline wiring installation GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual zoom Zoom Keys 78, 80 zoom settings 74, 83 NDEX...
  • Page 120 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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