Operation Manual
Table Of Contents
- GPSMAP 172/172C
- Introduction
- Getting Started
- Keypad Usage
- Selecting Options
- Entering Data
- Initializing the Receiver
- Power On/Screen Backlighting
- Simulator Mode
- Main Pages/Map Page
- Map Cursor
- Marking Waypoints
- Using the NAV Key
- Simulated Tour
- Reviewing/CreatingMap Waypoints
- Compass Navigation Page
- Highway Page
- Active Route Page/Main Menu Page
- Deleting Waypoints/Powering Off Unit
- Reference
- Map Page
- Map Page: Cursor
- Map Page: Options
- Compass Page
- Highway Page
- Highway Page Options
- Creating Waypoints
- Reviewing/Editing Waypoints
- Waypoint Lists
- Going to a Destination
- TracBack Navigation
- MOB: Man OverBoard
- Creating Routes
- Creating a Route/Following a Route
- Route List Page
- Route Review Page
- Editing Routes
- Active Route Page
- Find Key
- Find Options
- Main Menu Tabs
- Main Menu:GPS Tab
- Main Menu:Tide Tab
- Main Menu: Trip/
- Main Menu: Track Tab
- Main Menu: DSC Tab
- Main Menu: DSC/Card Tabs
- Main Menu: Temp Tab/Setup Tab
- Main Menu: Comm Tab
- Main Menu: Alarm Tab
- Appendix
- Index
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.
Standard Package:
• GPSMAP 172/172C Unit
• GA 29 Remote External Antenna and 30’ cable*
• Internal Antenna**
• Single-Knob Tilt & Swivel Bracket
• Power/Data Cable
• Owner’s Manual
• Quick Reference Card
• Protective Cover
* Not included with part numbers 010-00327-01 with internal antenna.
** Not included with part numbers 010-00327-00 with remote antenna.
Optional Accessories:
• US A/C, PC Adapter
• EURO A/C, PC Adapter
• UK A/C, PC Adapter
• Cigarette Lighter Adapter
• BlueChart Marine Data Cards, MapSource CDs, USB Data Card Programmer, and Data Cards
• GSD 20 Remote Sounder Module
• GBR 23 Beacon Receiver for differential corrections
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