GPSMAP 392/398
GPSMAP 492/498
Owner’s Manual
GPSMAP 498 shown
© Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Garmin International, Inc.
1200 East 151st Street,
Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA
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, UK
Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK)
Fax 44/0870.8501251
0808 2380000 (UK only)
Garmin Corporation
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County,
Taiwan
Tel. 886/2.2642.9199
Fax 886/2.2642.9099
All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any
storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual
onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic
or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this
manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content
without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and
supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products.
Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate® , UltraScroll®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and BlueChart® g2TM are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its
subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.
September 2006
Part Number 190-00653-00 Rev. C
Printed in Taiwan
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 392/398/492/498.
The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 utilizes the proven performance of
Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed
portable GPS receiver. Take a moment now to compare the contents
of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box. If
any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.
Before you begin working with the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498,
review the installation instructions listed in the Appendix. If
you have any question about installing your chartplotter, contact
Garmin Product Support or a professional installer.
The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Sounder is CANet compatible. See
the CANet accessory installation instructions for more information.
About This Manual
To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to
read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in
detail. This manual is organized into the following sections.
The Introduction section contains the Table of Contents as well as
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 care information.
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner’s Manual
INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The Basic Operation section provides you with detailed
information and step-by-step directions for features such as using
the Find Menu, navigating a route, and using waypoints.
The Main Pages section provides detailed explanations about each
page in the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 and step-by-step directions
on using the pages.
The Main Menu section provides detailed explanations about the
Main Menu and how to use it to configure your unit.
The Using Sonar section provides detailed explanations about the
Sonar and Flasher Pages and how to configure your sonar options.
The Appendix contains installation instructions, specifications,
optional accessories, and maintenance information. You can also
find warranty and FCC information in the Appendix.
An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially
hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially
hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor
injury or property damage.
i
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................i
About This Manual ................................................................... i
Manual Conventions ................................................................ i
Warning ................................................................................... iv
Caution ..................................................................................... v
Care Information ..................................................................... vi
Basic Operation ...................................................................1
Initializing the Receiver .......................................................... 1
Simulator Mode ....................................................................... 3
Adjusting the Backlight .......................................................... 4
Interface Keys .......................................................................... 5
Entering Data and Selecting Options .................................... 6
Using the Map Pointer ............................................................ 7
Creating and Using Waypoints .............................................. 8
Man OverBoard (MOB) .......................................................... 10
Reviewing and Editing Waypoints ....................................... 11
Navigating to a Destination .................................................. 12
Creating and Using Routes .................................................. 17
Find ........................................................................................ 19
Additional Information .......................................................... 21
DSC (Digital Selective Calling) ............................................. 21
AIS .......................................................................................... 25
Main Pages .........................................................................26
Map Page ................................................................................ 27
Compass Page ....................................................................... 32
3D Highway Page .................................................................. 33
Active Route Page ................................................................. 36
Main Menu ..........................................................................37
GPS Tab .................................................................................. 37
Tide Tab .................................................................................. 40
Trip Tab ................................................................................... 44
Celes (Celestial) Tab ............................................................. 45
Points Tab .............................................................................. 46
Route Tab ............................................................................... 51
Track Tab ................................................................................ 57
DSC Tab .................................................................................. 59
Card Tab ................................................................................. 59
Msgs Tab ................................................................................ 60
Pages Tab ............................................................................... 61
Map Tab .................................................................................. 61
Hiway (Highway) Tab ............................................................. 64
Temp (Temperature) Tab ....................................................... 64
Sonar Tab ............................................................................... 64
Systm (System) Tab ............................................................. 65
Alarm Tab ............................................................................... 70
ii
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner’s Manual
Using Sonar .......................................................................72
Understanding Sonar ............................................................ 72
Sonar Tab Options ................................................................ 79
Flasher Page .......................................................................... 84
Map Split Page ....................................................................... 85
Appendix ............................................................................86
Specifications ........................................................................ 86
Installing the GPSMAP 492/498 External GPS Antenna ..... 87
Mounting the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 ............................. 88
Installing the Transducer ...................................................... 90
Connecting the Power/Data Cable ....................................... 92
Interfacing .............................................................................. 93
Installing and Removing Data Cards ................................... 94
Satellite Information .............................................................. 95
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is WAAS/EGNOS? ........................................................ 96
What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)? .......... 97
How ARE MMSI assignments obtained? ............................. 97
Navigation Terms .................................................................. 98
Messages and Alarms ......................................................... 100
LORAN TD System .............................................................. 103
Optional Accessories .......................................................... 105
Software License Agreement ............................................. 106
Product Registration ........................................................... 106
Limited Warranty ................................................................. 107
FCC Compliance .................................................................. 108
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ....................................... 108
Index .................................................................................109
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner’s Manual
iii
INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS
Warning
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could
result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 to all available navigation sources, including
information from visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any
discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation.
Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 only to
facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized government charts. Official
government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed
to navigate safely.
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive
harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer
to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65.
iv
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner’s Manual
INTRODUCTION > CAUTIONS
Caution
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may
result in injury or property damage.
Use the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 only as a navigational aid. Do not
attempt to use the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 for any purpose requiring
precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States
government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance.
The government’s system is subject to changes which could affect the
accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP
392/398/492/498. Although the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is a precision
navigation device, any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted
and, therefore, become unsafe.
Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a
reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the
consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not
available or is prohibitively expensive.
Hg - LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO
LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS.
The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics. For more information on the applicability to this product,
see www.erecycle.org.
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner’s Manual
v
INTRODUCTION > CARE INFORMATION
Care Information
Cleaning the Unit
The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is constructed of high quality
materials and does not require user maintenance other than
cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and
solvents that can damage plastic components.
Storing the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498
Do not store the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 where prolonged
exposure to temperature extremes can occur (such as in the trunk
of a car) as permanent damage can result. User information, such
as waypoints and routes are retained in the unit’s memory without
the need for external power. It is always a good practice to back up
important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a
PC (transferring it to MapSource.)
Immersing the Unit in Water
The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 is waterproof to IEC Standard
60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30
minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After
submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse.
To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this manual,
contact Garmin Product Support in the U.S. at 800/800-1020 or
Garmin Europe at 44/0870-8501241.
vi
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner’s Manual