Garmin 198C GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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MAIN MENU > GPS TAB
MAIN MENU
The GPSMAP 198C Sounder’s Main Menu provides access to
various waypoint, system, navigation, interface management,
and setup menus. The 19 Menu tabs are divided into categories
by function. The Main Menu is available from any page in the
system, and is accessed by pressing MENU twice. See page 6 for
additional instructions on changing settings and entering data.
Main Menu
Tabs
Sub Tabs
Main Menu
To select a Menu tab from the Main Menu Page:
1. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight a tab. The
information for the highlighted tab automatically appears
to the right. If you want to select any of the sub tab items,
press right on the ROCKER, then press up or down to
select individual items.
2. Either press MENU for additional submenu options, or press
ENTER to make changes to the highlighted item. Press left
on the ROCKER to get back to the Main Menu.
3. Press QUIT to return to the Main Menu.
GPS Tab
The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition,
receiver status, and accuracy. The status information provides
an idea of what the receiver is doing at any given moment. The
sky view and signal strength bars give you an indication of what
satellites are visible to the receiver and whether or not they are
being tracked. The signal strength is shown on a bar graph for each
satellite, with the satellite number below. As the receiver locks onto
satellites, a signal strength bar appears for each satellite in view.
The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: