Startup/Shutdown Sequence

To turn on the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498:

1.Press and hold the POWER key until the power tone sounds, and then release the POWER key. The title page, and then the Warning Page appears while the unit conducts a self-test.

2.When the self-test is complete, press ENTER to agree and acknowledge the warning.

Warning Page
Satellite Page

To turn off the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498:

1.Press and hold the POWER key.
2.When the screen is blank, release the POWER key.

Main Menu

Main Pages

The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 contains seven main pages.

To cycle through main pages:

Press PAGE.
Map Page
Map Split Page
Sonar Page
Flasher Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compass Page
Highway Page
Active Route Page

The Map Split, Sonar, and Flasher Pages do not appear unless the unit is receiving sonar information.

Adjusting the Backlight

Keypad Usage

POWER/BACKLIGHT—press and hold for two seconds to turn the unit on or off. Press and release to adjust the screen backlighting.

RANGE—press Up to increase, or press Down to decrease the range of the Map Page, Highway Page, and other range-related functions.

ROCKER—press up, down, right, or left to move through lists, highlight fields, select options and locations, enter data, or move the map pointer.

PAGE—press to cycle through the main pages in sequence and return the display from a sub page to a main page.

QUIT—press to return to a previous page, restore a data field’s previous value, and exit out of menus.

ENTER—press to select highlighted fields, confirm menu options and enter data.

MARK—press and hold for two seconds to capture your current location and open the Review Waypoint Page.

ADJ—press to show available options and features for the current function.
MENU—press and hold to open the Main Menu.
NAV—press and release to access navigation options.

MOB (Man OverBoard)—press and hold to mark your current location and instantly set a return course.

To change a setting using the Main Menu:

1.From any page, press and hold the ADJ/MENU key to open the Main Menu.

2.Use the ROCKER to select a tab, and then press right or left on the ROCKER to select a sub tab.

3.Highlight the field you want to change, and press
ENTER.
4.Make any changes, and press ENTER.
5.Press QUIT to return to the main page.
Sub Tabs
Main Menu
Tabs
Main Menu

To adjust the backlight level:

1.Press and release the POWER key.
2.Press up or down on the ROCKER to adjust the backlight level.
3.Press ENTER to accept.

DATA—press to toggle the display of a main page with/without function windows and data fields.

CNFG—press and hold to open the Configuration window to customize main pages.

FIND—press to initiate the Find options, so you can search for user points, map items, and any optional data card information.

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