Garmin GPSMAP 172C Owner's Manual - Page 3

Preface Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C models utilize the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. This manual covers instructions for the GPSMAP 172 and GPSMAP 172C (color). Unit operation and specifications will be the same on both models unless otheriwse specified. For GSD 20 sonar related operations, refer to "GSD 20 Sounder Module with Garmin Chartplotters" (190-00241-03). To get the most out of your new navigation system, take the time to go through this owner's manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. This manual is broken down into two parts for your convenience. Part One introduces you to the GPSMAP 172/172C and provides a Getting Started tour so that you may become more familiar with the unit. This section provides you with a basic knowledge necessary to use the unit. Part Two is divided into sections that provide detailed references to the advanced features and operations of the GPSMAP 172/172C. This allows you to concentrate on a specific topic quickly and look up detailed information about the GPSMAP 172/172C. Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 172/172C, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the "Software") in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin. You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America. Introduction Preface/Registration/ Software License Agreement Customer Service Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Connect to our Web site at www.garmin.com/registration/. Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the product name) in case your product name needs service. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Serial Number: Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your product name. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK).