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GPSMAP 182/232
chartplotting receiver
owner’s
manual
and
reference
(GPSMAP 182 shown)
guide
182_232cover.indd 1 12/21/01, 11:39 AM
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Introduction © 2001 GARMIN Ltd. or its subsidiaries Foreword 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 Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 I All rights reserved. Except as expressly provid
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Introduction Preface Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! Preface and The GARMIN GPSMAP 182/232 utilizes the proven performance of GARMIN GPS and full featured Registration mapping to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. 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 conve
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The GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for Introduction its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GARMIN GPSMAP 182/232 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become Warnings and unsafe. Precautions The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilita
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LIMITED WARRANTY This GARMIN product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year Introduction from the date of purchase. Within this period, 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 Warranty and customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation Serial Number cost. This warranty does not cover failu
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Introduction Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the GARMIN GPSMAP 182/232 is a powerful navigation device that can give you the information you need: Capabilities Precision Performance • High-contrast, ten-level gray, LCD screen with backlighting • 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast, accurate positioning • WAAS Capable — receive signals from the additional set of WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) satellites to give you better a
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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 182/232 Unit • GA 29 External Antenna and 30’ cable* • Internal Antenna, Bail Mount** • Gimbal Mount and Knobs • Power/Data Cable • Owner’s Manual • Quick Reference Card • Protective Cover * Not included with part numbers 010-00238-01
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-viii Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Introduction Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Creating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Preface and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Reviewing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Table of Contents Warnings and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Active Route Page
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TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Introduction Turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 6, 17 “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 to operate the unit’s fu
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ZOOM IN (182) or IN (232) Key Getting Started The ZOOM IN/IN key adjusts the map scale to display a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in) ZOOM OUT (182) or OUT (232) Key Keypad Usage The ZOOM OUT/OUT key adjusts the map scale to display a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out) NAV Key The NAV key displays the Go To and Follow navigation menu. ZOOM ZOOM OUT (182 shown) IN PAGE Key The PAGE key selects the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page. QUIT Key PAGE NAV T
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Getting Started How To Select Options and Enter Data Before moving ahead into the features of the GPSMAP 182/232, you will need to learn basic Selecting Options operations. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 182/232 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
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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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Getting Started The GPSMAP 182/232’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 Initializing the Receiver provide a ‘hands-on’ lesson in using the GPSMAP 182/232. We strongly encourage you to take the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation. The GPSMAP 182/232 Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on using the unit and perform- ing
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Getting Started To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 182/232: 1. Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the ‘GPS’ tab is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. Initializing the Receiver 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight ‘Initialize Position’ and press ENTER/MARK to initialize the receiver from the map. The Initialize Position Page will appear, prompting you to select your approximate location with the map cursor. 3. Use the ARROW KEYPA
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Getting Started GPSMAP 182/232 Getting Started Tour The GARMIN GPSMAP 182/232 is a powerful electronic navigation system that provides detailed Power On/Screen Contrast 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 section A full-screen GPS Infor
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Getting Started To turn on and adjust the backlighting: 1. Press POWER and the Light and Contrast window will appear. 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 bac
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The Map Page is one of fi ve main pages used in the GPSMAP 182/232’s system. The fi ve main pages Getting Started are the Map Page, Compass Page, Numbers Page, Highway Page, and Active Route Page. All fi ve pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to scroll through the pages in either direction Map Page using the PAGE and QUIT keys. Map Page Compass Page Numbers Page Highway Page Active Route Page PAGE QUIT The GPSMAP 182/232’s Map Page combines digital chartplotting with a
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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’ window appears then release the Marking Waypoints key. The 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
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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 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 key, located on the keypad above the QUIT key, is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint, TracBack, or a route to navigate. The NAV key can be
