Garmin 190-00336-00 Owner's Manual

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GDL 30/30A Owner’s ManualProduct Safety and Regulatory InformationThe GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solelyresponsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changeswhich could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Althoughthe Garmin GDL 30/30A is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID),any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate the use ofauthorized government charts, not replace them. Only official government chartsand notices to mariners contain all information needed for safe navigation. Asalways, the user is responsible for prudent use of this information.Use the GDL 30/30A at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation,carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual. If necessary,thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use.When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the unit to all availablenavigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visualsightings, and charts. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies beforecontinuing navigation.Weather and Sea Surface informationThe GDL 30/30A receives XM Weather Radio data and shows it on yourchartplotter. The weather data for each feature comes from reputable weatherdata centers such as the National Weather Service and the HydrometerologicalPrediction Center. (See the XM WX Satellite Weather Web site at http://weather.xmradio.com/weather for more information.) Any weather feature can change inappearance or interpretation if the source that provides the information changes.XM Weather Radio data is broadcast at set rates (see page 24 for all weather-related broadcast rates). For example, NEXRAD Radar data is broadcast at fiveminute intervals. When the marine network is turned on or when a new featureis selected, the GDL 30/30A has to receive new data before it can be displayed.For this reason you may experience a delay before weather data or a new featureappears on the map.CautionIT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCTPRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS ANAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSEREQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE,LOCATION, OR TOPOGRAPHY.appendIX