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GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder
chartplotting receiver
& depth-fi nder
owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
(GPSMAP 188C Shown)
188Ccover.indd 1 6/30/2003, 3:24:39 PM
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© Copyright 2003 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. st 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9DL, U.K. Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax 44/1794.519222 Garmin Corporation nd No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All Rights Reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, n
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Preface Introduction Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The ® Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounders utilize the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full fea- Preface and tured mapping to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotters. Registration This manual covers instructions for the GPSMAP 188, GPSMAP 188C (color), and GPSMAP 232. Unit operation and specifi cations will be the same on all three models, unless otherwise speci- fi
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Introduction FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class FCC Compliance B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu
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The GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy Introduction and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), Warnings and Cautions any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facili
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LIMITED WARRANTY Introduction 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 Warranty and labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not Serial Number cover fail
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Software License Agreement Introduction BY USING THE GPSMAP 188/188C/238, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CON- DITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREE- Software License Agreement MENT 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. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmi
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Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes Introduction the following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Standard Package: Packing List • GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Unit • GA 29 External Antenna and 30’ cable • Gimbal Mount and Knobs • Power/Data Cable • Owner’s Manual GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder • Quick Reference Card Standard and Optional Transducers • Protective Cover Unit
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Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is Introduction a powerful navigation device that can give you the information you need: Precision Performance Capabilities • 188C: High-contrast, 16-color LCD screen with backlighting; 188/238: High-contrast, ten-level gray, LCD screen with backlighting • 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast, accurate positioning • WAAS Capable — receive signals from the addi
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Active Route Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Main Menu Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Introduction Main Menu Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 GPS Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Tide Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Table of Contents Section Two: Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-77 Trip Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Map Page . . . . . . . . .
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Using the Keypad Getting Started ZOOM IN Key— adjusts the map scale to display a smaller area with more detail (Zooms in). Keypad Usage ZOOM OUT Key— adjusts the map scale to display a larger area with less detail (Zooms out). NAV Key— displays the Go To and Follow navigation menu. ZOOM ZOOM OUT PAGE Key— selects the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page. IN QUIT Key— returns the display to the previous page and, when entering data, it restores the previous PAGE val
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Getting Started The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow for fast, con- venient selection of navigation options and data entry. The Getting Started Tour will introduce you to Initializing the Receiver/ the keypad and provide a ‘hands-on’ lesson in using the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder. We strongly encourage you to follow the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation. Power On The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Quick Reference Guide cont
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Getting Started To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder: 1. Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the ‘GPS’ tab is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. Initializing the Receiver 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight ‘Initialize Position’ and press ENTER to initialize the receiver from the map. The Initialize Position Page appears, prompting you to select your approximate location with the map cursor. 3. Use the ARROW
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Getting Started Selecting Options and Entering Data Before moving ahead into the features of the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, you will need to Selecting Options learn basic operations. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder to fi t your requirements. You can use the ENTER/MARK key and ARROW KEYPAD to select options, enter names and numbers in data fi elds, and activate your selections. To select and activate an optional feature: 1. With a
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Getting Started Naming a waypoint or placing any sort of data that has not been predefi ned requires the use of both the ARROW KEYPAD and the ENTER/MARK key. Entering Data To enter a name or number in a data fi eld: 1. Once you have accessed a page with programmable data fi elds (i.e. ‘ Waypoint Edit’) you can use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor (Highlight) to fi elds on the page. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to move up or down and the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to move sideways. Pressing UP or DOWN 2.
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Getting Started GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Getting Started Tour The Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is a powerful electronic navigation system that pro- Tour/Backlighting vides detailed map coverage and convenient control of many advanced features right from the screen display. This tour is designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using the simulator mode. Once you’re familiar with the main pages and functions of the unit, refer to the refer- ence section fo
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Getting Started You may also adjust the screen contrast (GPSMAP 188/238 monochrome only). To adjust the screen contrast: Simulator Mode 1. Press POWER and the Light and Contrast window appears. 2. To decrease or increase the screen contrast, press left or right on the ARROW KEYPAD. 3. Press the ENTER/MARK key to fi nish. Each page of the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder’s system also features an options page, which gives you access to other functions and features that relate to the specifi c page y
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Main Pages Getting Started The Map Page is one of six main pages used in the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder’s system. The six main pages are the Map Page, Sonar Page, Compass Page, Numbers Page, Highway Page, and Active Route Page. All six pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to scroll through the Main Pages/ pages in either direction using the PAGE and QUIT keys. Map Page Map Page Sonar Page Compass Page Numbers Page Active Route Page Highway Page PAGE QUIT Map Page Th
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Getting Started Using the Map Cursor Working from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor. Map Cursor Controlled by the ARROW KEYPAD, the cursor is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on-screen map items and waypoints. To get a feel for using the Map Page and using the cursor, try the following exercise: 1. Use the IN/OUT keys to set the map scale to the 50 nm sett
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Getting Started To mark your present position: 1. Hold down the ENTER/MARK key until the ‘New Waypoint’ window appears then release the Marking Waypoints key. The window will show a default three-digit waypoint name/number (001), symbol (dot), and position. You can leave the name as the auto-assigned number, but for this exercise, lets change the name to ‘DOCK’. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint name fi eld (001) and press ENTER/MARK. You will see that just the fi rst ‘0’ is
