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GPSMAP 168 Sounder
chartplotting receiver
& depth-fi nder
owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
168 color cover.indd 1 01/09/01, 9:49 AM
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Introduction © 2000 GARMIN Corporation Software Version 2.50 or above Foreword Internal Database Version 2.00 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 9AQ, U.K. Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax 44/1794.519222 nd GARMIN Corporation, No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan I Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.909
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Introduction Preface Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced depth sounding and marine navigation Preface and systems available! The GARMIN GPSMAP 168 Sounder utilizes the proven performance of GARMIN Registration GPS and full featured depth sounding and mapping to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter and fi shfi nding package. To get the most out of your new navigation and sounding system, take the time to go through this owner’s manual and learn the operating pro
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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 Introduction performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GARMIN GPSMAP 168 Sounder is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, Warnings and become unsafe. Precautions The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to faci
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Introduction LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty and GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture Serial Number for one year from the date of purchase. 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. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse,
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Introduction Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the GARMIN GPSMAP 168 Sounder is a powerful navigation device that can give you the navigation information you need: Capabilities Precision Performance • High-contrast, four-level gray, LCD screen with backlighting • 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast, accurate positioning • Differential-Ready — just add an optional GARMIN beacon receiver for better than 5-meter accuracy • Fully ga
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Introduction 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 168 Sounder Unit • GA 29 External Antenna and 30’ cable* (P/N 010-00174-00) • Internal Antenna, Bail Mount** (P/N 010-10265-00) • Power/Data Cable (P/N 010-10083-03) • Owner’s Manual (P/N 190-00170-00) • Quick Reference Card (P/N 0190-00
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-viii Going to a Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Introduction TracBack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i MOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Preface and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Table of Contents Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Warnin
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TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Introduction Turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 6, 19 “How To” Index Initialize the GPS receiver (fi rst time use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Adjust screen contrast or backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Enter data and select options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Learn how the operate the unit’s f
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Getting Started The IN Key The IN key adjusts the map scale to display a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in) Keypad Usage The OUT Key The OUT key adjusts the map scale to display a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out) The PAGE Key OUT The PAGE key selects the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page. ZOOM PAGE The ARROW KEYPAD IN The ARROW KEYPAD is used to select (Highlight) menu options and enter data. It also controls cursor movement on the Map Page. The ENTE
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Getting Started How To Select Options and Enter Data Before moving ahead into GPSMAP 168 Sounder features you will need to learn basic operation. Selecting Options You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 168 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 any page displayed, press the
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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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The GPSMAP 168 Sounder’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow for fast, convenient Getting Started selection of navigation options and data entry. The Getting Started Tour will introduce you to the keypad and provide a “hands-on” lesson in using the GPSMAP 168 Sounder. We strongly encourage Initializing the Receiver you to take the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation. The GPSMAP 168 Sounder Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on using the unit and
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Getting Started To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 168 Sounder: 1. From the Satellite Page, press the MENU key. The Satellite Page options menu window will appear. Initializing the Receiver 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight ‘Initialize Position’ and press ENTER/MARK to initialize the receiver from the built-in worldwide map. The Initialize Position Page will appear, prompting you to select your approximate location with the map cursor. 3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the map cursor and
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Getting Started GPSMAP 168 Sounder Getting Started Tour The GARMIN GPSMAP 168 Sounder is a powerful electronic navigation and depth sounding Power On/Screen Contrast system that provides 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 reference sect
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Getting Started To turn on and adjust the backlighting: 1. Press POWER to activate the Light and Contrast window. Backlighting/ 2. Press POWER again and the user-defi ned level of backlighting will activate. You may adjust this Simulator Mode level by pressing UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD. If you press POWER one more time, the backlighting will be at the maximum setting. 3. Press ENTER/MARK or QUIT when done. The backlight will now cycle through off, the user-defi ned, and maximum backligh
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The Status Page is one of six main pages used in the GPSMAP 168 Sounder’s system. The six main Getting Started pages are the Status Page, Map Page, Sonar Page, Compass Page, Highway Page and Active Route Page. All six pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to scroll through the pages in Status Page/ either direction using the PAGE and QUIT keys. Map Page Satellite Information Status Page Sonar Page Compass Page Highway Page Active Route Page Map Page Date & Time PAGE
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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 Page appears then release the key. The Marking Waypoints 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 now
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Getting Started Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receiver’s steering Using the NAV/MOB Key guidance and map displays. We’ve already seen how to use the ENTER/MARK key to store our present position, so it’s time to move on to the fun part—going to a destination. The NAV/MOB key is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint, TracBack, or a route to navigate. The NAV/MOB key can be used in three primary ways: •
