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OWNERÕS MANUAL
AND REFERENCE
TM
GPSMAP
130
®
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page i INTRODUCTION Foreword Software Version 2.22 or above Internal Database Version 2.01 © Navionics Corporation TM G-chart cartridge data is copyrighted by Navionics Corporation and GARMIN International and may not be copied or used for any other purpose without per- mission. © 1996 GARMIN International TM TM TM GARMIN , GPSMAP , G-chart , TM TM TM AutoLocate , TracBack and PhaseTrac12 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062, USA are trademarks of GARMIN Internation
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page ii CAUTION INTRODUCTION The GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solely Cautions 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 130 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Use the GPSMAP 130 at your own risk. To reduce the ri
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page iii INTRODUCTION Designed for detailed electronic charting and simple operation, the GARMIN Capabilities GPSMAP 130 is a powerful navigation device that can help guide you in water- ways around the world: Precision Performance • High-contrast LCD screen TM • PhaseTrac12 receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites simultaneously for fast, accurate positioning • Differential-Ready— just add the optional GBR 21 beacon receiver for better than 10-meter accuracy • Wat
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page iv INTRODUCTION LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty GARMIN warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and work- manship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN International, Inc. will at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement 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 failu
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page v Preface INTRODUCTION Preface Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation sys- tems available! The GARMIN GPSMAP 130 combines the proven performance of GARMIN GPS with powerful G-Chart electronic charting for detailed cartography and plotting wherever you cruise. To get the most out of your new navigation system, take the time to go through this operator’s manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. This man- ual is broken d
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM 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 130 Unit • External Antenna and 30’ cable • Power/Data Cable • Mounting Bracket • Owner’s Manual • Quick Reference Card Optional Accessories: • G-chart Electronic Chart Cartridges • PC Kit vi
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page vii Foreword ...............................................................................................................i Cautions ...............................................................................................................ii GETTING STARTED Capabilities/Warranty .....................................................................................iii-iv Table of Contents Preface/Packing List....................................................
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page viii INTRODUCTION Keypad Usage Turns the unit on and off and controls 3-level P screen backlighting. 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 The GPSMAP 130’s advanced keypad system you to select the destination waypoint. Press G GOTO twice to select a destination waypoint is designed to allow for fa
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page 1 Initializing the Receiver The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 130 is an important step in get- GETTING STARTED ting the best possible GPS performance. The receiver must be given an opportunity Initialization to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initializa- TM tion, the GPSMAP 130 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which will allow the receiver to ‘find itself’ anywhere in the world. To speed up the in
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM 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 arro
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page 3 GPSMAP 130 Getting Started Tour The GARMIN GPSMAP 130 is a powerful electronic charting/navigating system GETTING STARTED that provides detailed chart coverage and convenient control of many advanced features right from the map display. This tour is designed to take you through the Power On/Screen Contrast 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 reference se
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page 4 Status Field Satellite Sky View GETTING STARTED Status Page/Simulator Mode Horizontal Accuracy Signal Strength Dilution of Precision Indicators Status Bar The GPSMAP 130’s status page provides a visual reference of satellite acquisi- tion 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 130’s system also features an options page, which gives you access to other functions and feature
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page 5 GETTING STARTED Page Sequence/Position Page The satellite status page is one of four main pages used in the GPSMAP 130’s system. All four pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to scroll through the pages in either direction using the and keys. To con- J Q Graphic tinue the tour, let’s move on to the next page, the position page. Compass To scroll to the next page in sequence: Data Fields 1. Press the key. J The GPSMAP 130’s position page
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page 6 To mark your present position: 1. Press the key. The mark position page will appear, with a default three-digit M GETTING STARTED waypoint name and symbol. Marking A Postion 2. Use the keypad to highlight the waypoint name field (001) and press . 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 arrows to select R each letter, and the RIGHT arrow key to advance to the next charac
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page 7 The GPSMAP 130’s map page combines digital chartplotting with a user-selec- table display of navigation data and a built-in worldwide database to 64 nm. It GETTING STARTED will also be the page you use most to create and edit waypoints and routes. Before Map Page we take off on our practice route, let’s take a brief look at its various features and displays. Data Fields Boat Icon Map Scale A B The map display, located in the middle of the page, shows your boat
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page 8 Using the Map Cursor Working from the map page is a simple process that centers around the use of the GETTING STARTED cursor. Controlled by the keypad, the cursor is an important tool that can be R Using the Map Cursor used to pan to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on-screen navaids and waypoints. To get a feel for using the map page and using the cursor, try the following exer- cise: 1. Use the DOWN arrow of t
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page 9 Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using GETTING STARTED the receiver’s steering guidance and map displays. We’ve already seen how to use the key to store our present position, so it’s time to move on to the fun M Using the GOTO key part— going to a destination. The key, located on the left side of the keypad G above the key, is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint or a Q route to naviga
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gps 130 7/23/98 9:21 AM Page 10 A data field at the top of the page will now display the bearing and distance to the second route waypoint. To get started, let’s enter a speed for our vessel, which we can do from the ‘Setup Simulator?’ listing on the options page. The setup sim- GETTING STARTED ulator page is also available from any other page in the main page sequence. Simulator Setup/Map Scales To enter a boat speed: 1. Press the key to display the map options page. O 2. Use the keypad to se
