GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual 1BASIC OPERATION > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 292/298B ASIC OPERATIONTurning on the GPSMAP 292/298The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 292/298, the receivermust be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establishits present location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP292/298 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate Mode. Beforeyou turn on the GPSMAP 292/298 unit, make sure the unit andantenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to theinstructions in the “Appendix.” Install the antenna in a locationwith a clear and unobstructed view of the sky.A full-screen GPS Information Page is shown after you pressENTER to acknowledge the Warning Page. The page goes awayafter the unit gets a position fix, or you press either ENTER orQUIT.To turn on the GPSMAP 292/298:1. Press and hold the POWER key until the power tonesounds, and then release the POWER key. The title page,and then the Warning Page appears while the unit conductsa self-test.2. When the self-test is complete, press ENTER to agree andacknowledge the warning.3. Press ENTER to answer NO to the window asking “Do youwant to start the Retail Demonstration?”. You are only askedthis the first time you start the unit.The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiringsatellites.To turn off the GPSMAP 292/298:1. Press and hold the POWER key.2. When the screen is blank, release the POWER key.
