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Garmin GPSMAP 168 Sounder User Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 168 Sounder
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owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
chartplotting receiver
& depth-fi nder
GPSMAP 168 Sounder
168 color cover.indd 01/09/01, 9:49 AM1

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Garmin GPSMAP 168 Sounder Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGarmin
ModelGPSMAP 168 Sounder
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Foreword

Introduction to the manual and company information.

Preface and Registration

Details on the manual's structure and product registration.

Warnings and Precautions

Important safety information regarding GPS accuracy and operation.

Warranty and Serial Number

Information about the product warranty and serial number recording.

Capabilities

Lists the key features of the GPSMAP 168 Sounder.

Packing List

Lists the standard and optional items included in the package.

Getting Started

Keypad Usage

Explains the function of each key on the GPSMAP 168 Sounder.

Initializing the Receiver

Steps to power on the unit and acknowledge warnings.

Marking Waypoints

Step-by-step guide to marking the present position as a waypoint.

Going to a Destination

Introduction to navigating to a destination using the NAV/MOB key.

Sonar Page

Explanation of the Sonar Page as a fishfinder/flasher.

Compass/Highway Navigation Pages

Introduction to Compass and Highway navigation pages.

Reference

Status Page

Visual reference for satellite acquisition and receiver status.

Map Page

Comprehensive display of electronic cartography and navigational data.

Sonar Page

Explanation of the Sonar Page as a fishfinder/flasher.

Creating Waypoints

Methods for creating and using waypoints.

TracBack Navigation (Follow Track)

Using TracBack to retrace a path using the track log.

Creating Routes

Creating routes using text or graphically from the map.

Main Menu Page

Accessing waypoint, system, navigation, and setup menus via tabs.

Appendix A

Loran TD System

Information about the Loran C radio navigation aid.

Loran TD Setup

Setting up Loran TD coordinates from Main Menu or Status Page.

Appendix F

Specifications

Lists physical and performance specifications of the unit.

Appendix G

Unit Installation

Instructions for mounting the GPSMAP 168 Sounder unit.

Wiring and Interfacing

Connecting power/data and interfacing with external devices.

Mounting the Transducer

Installation instructions for transom, thru-hull, and trolling motor transducers.

Appendix H

Understanding Sonar

Explains how sonar works and what the unit displays.

Transducer Coverage

Illustrates how transducer coverage varies with depth.

Understanding the Chart

Explains how the fishfinder displays underwater information.

Appendix I

Index

Alphabetical listing of topics and their corresponding page numbers.

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