Garmin GPSMAP 188 Owner's Manual And Reference Manual

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iiiIntroductionWarnings and CautionsThe GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracyand maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPSequipment. Although the Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 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 of authorized governmentcharts, not replace them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information neededfor safe navigation – and, as always, the user is responsible for their prudent use.Use the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully reviewand understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation using the simulatormode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 toall available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. Forsafety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.FCC ComplianceThe GPSMAP 188/188C/238 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devicesFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of thisdevice is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordancewith the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interferenceto radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate thereceiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into anoutlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made byan authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damageto the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TOUSE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT ISINTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONALAID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSEREQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIREC-TION, DISTANCE, LOCATION, OR TOPOGRAPHY.,MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals ofGarmin is to provide customers with the most complete andaccurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonablecost. We use a combination of governmental and privatedata sources, which we identify (as required) in product lit-erature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incompletedata to some degree. This is particularly true outside theUnited States, where complete and accurate digital data iseither not available or prohibitively expensive.WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its compo-nents contain chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. ThisNotice is being provided in accordance with California’sProposition 65. If you have any questions or would likeadditional information, please refer to our web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65.