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Initializing the Receiver, Power - antenna

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Getting Started Initializing the Receiver/ Power On GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Warning Screen 2 The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder'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 keypad and provide a 'hands-on' lesson in using the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder. We strongly encourage you to follow the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation. The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on using the unit and performing various navigation tasks. It's a good idea to keep the Quick Reference Guide nearby whenever you're operating your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder. Initializing the Receiver The first time you power up your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, the receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to "find itself" anywhere in the world. To speed up the initialization process, we recommend using the graphic initialization process described on the next page, which usually provides a position fix within a few minutes. Before you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder unit and antenna have been correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in Appendix A. The antenna needs to be in a location with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals. To turn on the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder: 1. Press and hold the POWER key until the power tone sounds and the display comes on, then release the POWER key. A warning page appears, asking you to read and acknowledge important information regarding the use of the unit. 2. After reading the warning, press ENTER to agree and move to the next display.

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Initializing the Receiver/
Power On
Getting Started
The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow for fast, con-
venient 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 188/188C/238 Sounder. We strongly
encourage you to follow the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation.
The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on using the
unit and performing various navigation tasks. It’s a good idea to keep the Quick Reference Guide
nearby whenever you’re operating your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder.
Initializing the Receiver
The first time you power up your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, the receiver must be given an
opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization,
the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows
the receiver to “find itself” anywhere in the world. To speed up the initialization process, we recom-
mend using the graphic initialization process described on the next page, which usually provides a
position fix within a few minutes.
Before you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder unit and antenna have been
correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in Appendix A. The antenna needs to be
in a location with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals.
To turn on the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder:
1.
Press and hold the
POWER
key until the power tone sounds and the display comes on, then release
the
POWER
key. A warning page appears, asking you to read and acknowledge important informa-
tion regarding the use of the unit.
2.
After reading the warning, press
ENTER
to agree and move to the next display.
GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Warning Screen