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GPSMAP 182/182C/232
chartplotting receivers
owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
(GPSMAP 232 and 182C shown)
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Intr oduction © 2004 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Foreword st Garmin International, Inc., 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. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251 nd Garmin Corporation, 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 prov
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Preface Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The Garmin Intr oduction GPSMAP 182/182C/232 models utilize the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full featured mapping to create unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotters. Preface/Registration/ This manual covers instructions for the GPSMAP 182, GPSMAP 182C (color), and GPSMAP 232. Unit Software License Agreement operation and specifications will be the same on all three models unless other
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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 Intr oduction equipment. Although the Garmin GPSMAP 182/182C/232 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Warnings and Precautions The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to
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LIMITED WARRANTY Intr oduction 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 fai
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Intr oduction Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 182/182C/232 is a pow- erful navigation device that can give you the information you need: Capabilities Precision Performance • 16-color TFT display with backlighting (GPSMAP 182C only) • High-contrast, ten-level gray, LCD screen with backing (GPSMAP 182/232 only) • 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast, accurate positioning • WAAS Capable — receive signals from the addition
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Intr oduction 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 contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Packing List Standard Package: • GPSMAP 182/182C/232 Unit • GA 29 Remote Antenna and 30’ cable* • Internal Antenna, Bail Mount** • Ferrite Bead Filter Clamp (GPSMAP 182C Only) • Gimbal Mount and Knobs • Power/Data Cable • Owner’s Manual • Quick Reference Card • Protective Cover *
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-viii Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Intr oduction Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Creating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Preface/Registration/Software License . . . . . . . .ii Route List Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Table of Contents Warnings and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Reviewin
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TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Intr oduction Turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 6, 17 “How To” Index Initialize the GPS receiver (first time use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Adjust screen backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Enter data and select options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Learn how to operate the
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ZOOM IN Key The ZOOM IN/IN key adjusts the map scale to display a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in) Getting Started ZOOM OUT Key The ZOOM OUT/OUT key adjusts the map scale to display a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out) Keypad Usage NAV Key The NAV key displays the Go To and Follow navigation menu. Z OOM Z OO M PAGE Key OU T IN The PAGE key selects the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page. QUIT Key P A G E N A V The QUIT key returns the display to the p
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Getting Started How To Select Options and Enter Data Before moving ahead into the features of the GPSMAP 182/182C/232, you will need to learn basic Selecting Options operations. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 182/182C/ 232 to fit your requirements. You can use the ENTER/MARK key and ARROW KEYPAD to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and activate your selections. To select and activate an optional feature: 1. With any page displaye
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Getting Started Naming a waypoint or placing any sort of data that has not been predefined requires the use of both the ARROW KEYPAD and the ENTER/MARK key. Entering Data To enter a name or number in a data field: 1. Once you have accessed a page with programmable data fields (i.e. ‘ Waypoint Edit’) you can use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor (Highlight) to fields 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. Pre
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Getting Started The GPSMAP 182/182C/232’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow for fast, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. The Getting Started Tour will introduce you to the Initializing the Receiver keypad and provide a ‘hands-on’ lesson in using the GPSMAP 182/182C/232. We strongly encourage you to take the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation. The GPSMAP 182/182C/232 Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on using the unit a
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Getting Started To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 182/182C/232: 1. Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until Initializing the Receiver the ‘GPS’ tab is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. ENTER/MARK to initialize 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight ‘Initialize Position’ and press the receiver from the map. The Initialize Position Page will appear, prompting you to select your approximate location with the map cursor. 3. Use the ARROW
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GPSMAP 182/182C/232 Getting Started Tour Getting Started The Garmin GPSMAP 182/182C/232 is a powerful electronic navigation system that provides detailed map coverage and convenient control of many advanced features right from the screen display. Power On/Screen Backlighting - This tour is designed 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 of the unit, refer to the reference sec tion for i
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Getting Started The backlight will now cycle through minimum, the user-defined, and maximum backlight levels by repeatedly pressing the POWER key. You may also adjust the screen contrast (GPSMAP 182/232 monochrome only). Backlighting/ Simulator Mode To adjust the screen contrast: 1. Press POWER and the Light and Contrast window will appear. 2. To decrease or increase the screen contrast, press left or right on the ARROW KEYPAD. 3. Press the ENTER/MARK key to finish. Each page of the GPSMAP 18
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The Map Page is one of six main pages used in the GPSMAP 182/182C/232’s system. The six main Getting Started pages are the Map Page, Sonar Page (If equipped with GSD 20), Compass Page, Numbers Page, Highway Page, and Active Route Page. All five pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to Map Page scroll through the pages in either direction using the PAGE and QUIT keys. Map Page Sonar Page Compass Page Numbers Page Highway Page Active Route Page P A G E Q U I T The GPSMAP
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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 setti
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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 field (001) and press ENTER/MARK. You will see that just the first ‘0’ is no
