Garmin GPSMAP 172 Owner's Manual

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Physical SpecificationsSize: 4.9" H x 6.3" W x 3.7" D (122.5mm x 157.5mm x 92.5mm)Weight: 1.0 lb 1oz.(.481Kg)Display: (172C) 3.2” W x 3.2” H (81.28mm) CSTN (Color Super Twist Nematic) withadjustable CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) backlighting; (320x320 pixels)(172) . 3.2” W x 3.2” H (81.6 mm) 10 level grayscale FSTN (Film Super Twist Nematic)with adjustable CCFL (cold cathode) backlighting; (320x320 pixels)Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC 60529-IPX-7Temp. Range: 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 55°C)PerformanceReceiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiverAcquisition Times:Warm: Approx. 15 secondsCold: Approx. 45 secondsAutoLocate: Approx. 2 minutesUpdate Rate: 1/second, continuousGPS Accuracy: Position*: <15 meters (49 feet), 95% typical*Velocity: 0.05 meters/sec steady stateDGPS (USCG) Accuracy:Position: 3-5 meters (10-16 feet) with optional Garmin DGPS receiver, 95% typical*Velocity: 0.05 meters/sec steady stateDGPS (WAAS) Accuracy:Position: <3 meters (10 feet), 95% typical*Velocity: 0.05 meters/sec steady stateDynamics: 6g's* Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DOD-imposed Selective Availability Program.PowerSource: 10-35 vDCUsage: 6 watts max. at 13.8 vDCFuse: AGC/3AG - 2.0 AmpAppendix FSpecifications/Unit CareCleaning - The unit’s case is constructed of high qualitymaterial and does not require user maintenance otherthan cleaning. Clean the unit housing using a cloth lightlydampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipedry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damageplastic components. Do not apply cleaner to electricalcontacts on the back of the unit.The 172C has an anti-reflective coating on the lens that canbe damaged by ammonia based cleaners. When cleaningthe lens use a soft lint free cloth. Don’t apply the cleanerdirectly to the lens, apply a small amount of cleaner to thecloth and then wipe the lens.Storage - Do not store the unit where exposure to tempera-ture extremes may occur (see left), as permanent damagemay result. User information, such as waypoints, routes,etc. is retained in the unit’s memory, without the need forexternal power. It is always a good practice to back upimportant user data by manually recording it or download-ing it to a PC (see pg. 72).Water Immersion -The GPSMAP 172/172C iswaterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstandimmersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolongedsubmersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion,be certain to remove the data card and dry the compart-ments before reuse.To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using thisguide, contact Garmin Customer Support in the U.S.A. at800-800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241UNIT CARE