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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page 2 Software Version 2.30 or above, Internal Database Version 2.01 © Navionics Corporation TM G-chart cartridge data is copyrighted by Navionics Corporation and GARMIN Corporation and may not be copied or used for any other purpose without permission. © 1997 GARMIN Corporation 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, KS USA 66062 Tel: 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Fax: 913-397-8282 Web Site Address: www.garmin.com GARMIN (Europe) LTD Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Ind
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page i INTRODUCTION Warning Warning The GPSMAP 135 Sounder should not be used as a navigational aid or depth sounder to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. The digital depth displayed is the depth under the back of your boat and not the front. By the time a depth is displayed most of your boat has already passed over that area. We recommend that you operate the boat at very slow speed if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects. GA
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page ii Caution INTRODUCTION Cautions The GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GARMIN GPSMAP 135 Sounder is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Use the GPSMAP 135 Sounder at your own r
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page iii Designed for detailed electronic charting and complete depth sounding capabil- INTRODUCTION ity, the GARMIN GPSMAP 135 Sounder is a powerful navigation device that can also give you the fishfinding information you need in fresh or saltwater: Capabilities Precision Performance • High-contrast, four-level gray, LCD screen • PhaseTrac12 receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites simultaneously for fast, accurate positioning • Differential-Ready— just add t
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page iv WARRANTY INTRODUCTION Warranty GARMIN warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and work- manship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replace- ment will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover fail- ures due to abuse,
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page v Preface INTRODUCTION Preface Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced depth sounding and marine navigation systems available! The GARMIN GPSMAP 135 Sounder com- bines the proven performance of GARMIN GPS, powerful G-Chart electronic charting, and full featured depth sounding into one unit to create an unsurpassed marine navigation and fishfinding package. To get the most out of your new navigation and sounding system, take the time to go through
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page vi INTRODUCTION Packing List Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, please see your GARMIN dealer immediately. * Standard Package : • GPSMAP 135 Sounder Unit • External Antenna and 30’ cable • Power/Data Cable • Mounting Bracket • Owner’s Manual • Quick Reference Card *For assembly part number 010-00092-01, a standard transom-mount transducer is include
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page vii Warning ..................................................................................................................i Cautions.................................................................................................................ii Capabilities/Warranty .........................................................................................iii-iv GETTING STARTED Preface/Packing List .........................................................
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page viii INTRODUCTION Turns the unit on and off and controls 3-level P screen backlighting. Keypad Usage Scrolls the main pages in sequence and returns J display from a submenu page to a main page. Captures your present position and displays the M mark position window. Displays the GOTO waypoint window, allowing you to select the destination waypoint. Press G GOTO twice to select a destination waypoint graphically from the map. The GPSMAP 135 Sounder’s advanced k
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page 1 Intializing the Receiver The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 135 Sounder is an important step GETTING STARTED in getting the best possible GPS performance. The receiver must be given an oppor- Initialization tunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper ini- TM tialization, the GPSMAP 135 Sounder is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which will allow the receiver to “find itself” anywhere in the world
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page 2 The select initialization window will appear, with the ‘select from map’ option highlighted. GETTING STARTED 1. Press to initialize the receiver from the built-in worldwide map. T Initialization The map page will appear, prompting you to select your approximate present posi- tion with the map cursor. 1. Use the keypad to move the map cursor to a location close to your present position. If you R have difficulty identifying your exact position, use the bottom
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page 3 GPSMAP 135 Sounder Getting Started Tour The GARMIN GPSMAP 135 Sounder is a powerful electronic navigation and GETTING STARTED depth sounding system that provides detailed chart coverage and convenient con- trol of many advanced features right from the screen display. This tour is designed Power On/Screen Contrast to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using the simula- tor mode. Once you’re familiar with the main pages and functions
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page 4 Status Field Satellite Horizontal Accuracy Sky View GETTING STARTED Dilution of Precision Status Page/Simulator Mode Signal Strength Indicators Status Bar Digital Depth The GPSMAP 135 Sounder’s status page provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition and receiver status, with a signal strength bar graph and a satellite sky view in the center of the page. Each page of the GPSMAP 135 Sounder’s system also features an options page, which gives you acce
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page 5 GETTING STARTED Page Sequence/Position Page The satellite status page is one of five main pages used in the GPSMAP 135 Sounder’s system. All five pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to scroll through the pages in either direction using the and J Q keys. To continue the tour, let’s move on to the next page, the position page. Compass Tape To scroll to the next page in sequence: 1. Press the key. J Data Fields The GPSMAP 135 Sounder
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page 6 To mark your present position: 1. Press the key. The mark position page will appear, with a default three-digit M GETTING GETTING S ST TAR ARTED TED waypoint name, symbol, position, and depth (at this position). 2. Use the keypad to highlight the waypoint name field (001) and press . Using the GOTO Marking A Position Key R T 3. Press the LEFT ARROW of the keypad to clear the name field. R 4. Use the keypad to enter the name ‘DOCK’, using the UP and DOWN arro
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page 7 GETTING STARTED Data Field Range Mode Sounder Page Fish Arch Thermocline Whiteline Status Bar The sounder page lets you use the GPSMAP 135 as a fishfinder. The top of the screen contains any of seven selectable data field options, while the middle of the page contains a right-to-left moving sonar image of the water beneath your boat. (Note: Items appear on the screen as they pass under your transducer. Those objects appearing on the right side of the screen
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page 8 The GPSMAP 135 Sounder uses three range modes: auto, manual, and window. Auto mode displays the most information possible while continuously showing the bottom. Manual mode lets you select the displayed depth. Window mode GETTING STARTED allows you to define a starting depth and length of the range window. You may Sounder Page switch between auto and manual modes by using the R keypad. Window range mode, however, must be activated from the sounder options me
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page 9 Another useful feature of the GPSMAP 135 Sounder is the sounder zoom, which allows you to instantly “zoom in” to look at a specific portion of the sounder display by using the key. The sounder zoom function is divided into Z GETTING STARTED four display levels: Sounder Page • 2X Split Screen––Shows two reduced-size sonar pictures at the same time. The top half of the display screen shows the complete sonar picture at its original scale. The bottom half show
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GPS 135 Rev C 8/4/98 4:17 PM Page 10 Let’s continue the Getting Started Tour with the map page. 1. Press the J key. GETTING STARTED The GPSMAP 135 Sounder’s map page combines digital chartplotting with a Map Page user-selectable display of navigation data and a built-in worldwide database to 64 nm. It will also be the page you use most to create and edit waypoints and routes. Before we take off on our practice route, let’s take a brief look at its various features and displays. Data Fields Bo
