Preface

Thank you for choosing the Garmin Fishfinder 250/250C. This product is designed for easy operation and to provide years of reliable service.

Operations for the Fishfinder 250 and Fishfinder 250C are the same unless othewise noted. To ensure that you get the most from the Fishfinder 250/250C, please take the time to read this Owner’s Manual and learn the operation of your new unit. This manual is broken down into three sections. Section One covers the installation and testing for the Fishfinder 250/250C. Section Two provides detailed references to the features and operations of the Fishfinder 250/250C. Section Three gives a basic overview of how sonar works and provides information on interpreting the sonar graph.

Product Support

If you encounter a problem or just have a question, our Product Support Department can be reached Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm Central Time.

By phone at— 1-800-800-1020 or (913)397-8200

Online at— http://www.garmin.com/contactUs/techSupport.jsp

Check the Garmin Web Site (www.garmin.com) for links to Product Support and Product FAQ’s

Enjoy your new Fishfinder 250/250C and once again thank you for choosing Garmin.

Product Registration

Help us better support you by completing our on-line registration today! Connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for the Product Registration link on the Home page. Your unit’s serial number is located on the back of the unit.

)NOTE: If you have previously registered a Garmin product purchase, we invite you to re- register using our on-line system. Many services provided by our product registration system are now automated and re-registering your purchase ensures you the best possible support from Garmin.

Introduction

Preface and

Registration

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