Garmin GPSMAP 298C Owner's Manual - Page 7
Basic Operation, Turning on the GPSMAP 292/298 - operating instructions
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BASIC OPERATION Turning on the GPSMAP 292/298 The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 292/298, the receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 292/298 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate Mode. Before you turn on the GPSMAP 292/298 unit, make sure the unit and antenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in the "Appendix." Install the antenna in a location with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky. A full-screen GPS Information Page is shown after you press ENTER to acknowledge the Warning Page. The page goes away after the unit gets a position fix, or you press either ENTER or QUIT. To turn on the GPSMAP 292/298: 1. Press and hold the POWER key until the power tone sounds, and then release the POWER key. The title page, and then the Warning Page appears while the unit conducts a self-test. 2. When the self-test is complete, press ENTER to agree and acknowledge the warning. BASIC OPERATION > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 292/298 3. Press ENTER to answer NO to the window asking "Do you want to start the Retail Demonstration?". You are only asked this the first time you start the unit. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. To turn off the GPSMAP 292/298: 1. Press and hold the POWER key. 2. When the screen is blank, release the POWER key. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 1