Garmin GPSMAP 130 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

AND REFERENCE

GPSMAP

130

Software Version 2.22 or above

Internal Database Version 2.01 © Navionics Corporation

G-chart

cartridge data is copyrighted by Navionics Corporation and GARMIN International and may not be copied or used for any other purpose without permission.

INTRODUCTION

Foreword

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or manual, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of GARMIN.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. GARMIN reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

April 1996 Part #190-00106-00 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan.

GARMINTM, GPSMAPTM, G-chartTM, AutoLocate are trademarks of GARMIN International and may only be used with permission. All rights are reserved.

, TracBackTMand PhaseTrac12

CAUTION

INTRODUCTION

Cautions

CAUTION!

The GARMIN GPSMAP 130 has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized GARMIN dealer for repairs.

The GPSMAP 130 is sealed and filled with dry nitrogen. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will void your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment.

The GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GARMIN GPSMAP 130 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

Use the GPSMAP 130 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPSMAP 130 to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

NOTE: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a different circuit. Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified technician for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for class B digital devices. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The GPSMAP 130 contains no user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

Designed for detailed electronic charting and simple operation, the GARMIN GPSMAP 130 is a powerful navigation device that can help guide you in waterways around the world:

Precision Performance

• High-contrast LCD screen

• PhaseTrac12

receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites simultaneously

for fast, accurate positioning

• Differential-Ready— just add the optional GBR 21 beacon receiver for better than 10-meter accuracy

• Waterproof, dry nitrogen-filled case for use in exposed locations

Advanced Navigating and Plotting

• 250 alphanumeric waypoints with selectable icons and comments

• Built-in worldwide database usable from 4096 to 64 nm scales

• 20 reversible routes with up to 30 waypoints each

• G-chart

electronic charting with inland and offshore coverage

• On-screen point-to-point distance and bearing calculations

• TracBack

route feature which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to

a starting position

• Built-in simulator mode

INTRODUCTION

Capabilities

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INTRODUCTION

Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY

GARMIN warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN International, Inc. will at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs. GARMIN International, Inc. assumes no responsibility for special, incidental, punitive or consequential damages, or loss of use.

The warranties and remedies contained herein are exclusive, and in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including any liability arising under warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, statutory or otherwise. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty service, call the GARMIN Customer Service department for a returned merchandise tracking number. The unit should be securely packaged with the tracking number clearly marked on the outside of the package, and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software at its sole discretion.

Preface

Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The GARMIN GPSMAP 130 combines the proven performance of GARMIN GPS with powerful G-Chart electronic charting for detailed cartography and plotting wherever you cruise.

To get the most out of your new navigation system, take the time to go through this operator’s manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. This manual is broken down into two sections for your convenience.

Part One introduces you to the GPSMAP 130 and provides a getting started section so that you may become more familiar with the unit. This part will provide you with a basic working knowledge necessary to use the unit to it’s fullest potential.

Part Two is divided into sections that provide detailed references to the advanced features and operations of the GPSMAP 130. This allows you to concentrate on a specific topic quickly, without reading through entire portions of text that you may not need. This section can be used to look up further information about the GPSMAP 130.

INTRODUCTION

Preface

WARNING!

The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not replace them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed for the safety of navigation–and, as always, the user is responsible for their prudent use.

INTRODUCTION

Packing List

Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, please see your GARMIN dealer immediately.

Standard Package:

• GPSMAP 130 Unit

• External Antenna and 30’ cable

• Power/Data Cable

• Mounting Bracket

• Owner’s Manual

• Quick Reference Card

Optional Accessories:

• G-chart Electronic Chart Cartridges

• PC Kit

Foreword ...............................................................................................................i

Cautions ...............................................................................................................ii

Capabilities/Warranty .....................................................................................iii-iv

Preface/Packing List..........................................................................................v-vi

Table of Contents/Keypad Usage ..................................................................vii-viii

Initializing the Receiver/Getting Started..........................................................1-16

Section 1: GPSMAP Status Page ....................................................................17-19

Satellite and receiver status, entering initial positions

Section 2: Position Page.................................................................................20-21

Position Page description and uses

Section 3: Map Page.......................................................................................22-29

Map Page description, modes, scales, and options

Section 4: Navigation Page ...........................................................................30-32

Navigation Page use and options

Section 5: Main Menu Page ................................................................................33

Viewing the main menu page and selecting submenus

Section 6: Waypoints ....................................................................................34-42

Creating, using, and editing waypoints

Section 7: GOTO/MOB/TracBack Functions..................................................43-46

Going to a destination and using GOTO options/TracBack routes

Section 8: Routes ...........................................................................................47-54

Creating, editing and using routes

Section 9: Setup Menus..................................................................................55-64

System & navigation setup; timers, alarms & track log

Section 10: Using G-chart cartridges .............................................................65-66

Inserting, removing and using electronic chart cartridges

GETTING STARTED

Table of Contents

APPENDICES

Appendix A:

GPSMAP 130 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-69

Appendix B:

Wiring & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-71

Appendix C:

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-73

Appendix D:

Map Datums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-76

Appendix E:

Navigation Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77-78

Appendix F:

Time Offset Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Appendix G:

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80-82

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INTRODUCTION

Keypad Usage

Turns the unit on and off and controls 3-level screen backlighting.

Scrolls the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page to a main page.

Captures your present position and displays the mark position window.

The GPSMAP 130’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow for fast, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry.

The Getting Started Tour will introduce you to most of the keypad and provide a ‘hands-on’ lesson in using the GPSMAP 130. We strongly encourage you to take the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation.

The GPSMAP 130 Quick Reference Card contains helpful tips on using the unit and performing various navigation tasks. It’s a good idea to keep the Quick Reference Card nearby whenever you’re navigating with your new GPS chartplotter.

Displays the GOTO waypoint window, allowing you to select the destination waypoint. Press GOTO twice to select a destination waypoint graphically from the map.

Displays context-sensitive options window. Press MENU twice to display main menu page.

Activates highlighted fields and confirms menu options and data entry.

Returns display to a previous page or restores a data field’s previous value.

Adjusts the map and highway scales up and down.

Controls the movement of the cursor and is used to select options and positions, and to enter data.

Marks your present GPS position and instantly sets a return course while providing steering guidance.

Initializing the Receiver

The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 130 is an important step in getting the best possible GPS performance. The receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 130 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate

mode, which will allow the receiver to ‘find itself’ anywhere in the world. To speed up the initialization process, we recommend using the graphic initialization process described below, which will usually provide a position fix in about a minute.

Before you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP unit and antenna have been correctly

installed on your vessel according to the instructions in Appendix A.

To turn the GPSMAP 130 on:

1. Press and hold the Pkey until the power tone sounds.

The welcome page will appear while the unit conducts a self test. Once the internal test is complete, the mariner’s warning will appear, asking you to read and acknowledge important information regarding the proper use of electronic charts.

To acknowledge the mariner’s warning:

1. Press the Tkey.

A message alert and prompt will also appear to ask you to select an initialization method.

To view a system message:

1. Press the Jkey.

2. Press the

key again to return to the previous page.

GETTING STARTED

Initialization

A. The welcome page will be displayed while the

unit performs a self-test.

B. Confirm the Mariner’s Warning before start-

ing navigation. Remember that the electronic chart is designed as a supplement to local government charts, not as a replacement.

GETTING STARTED

Initialization

The select initialization window will appear, with the ‘select from map’ option

highlighted.

1. Press Tto initialize the receiver from the built-in worldwide map.

The map page will appear, prompting you to select your approximate present posi-

tion with the map cursor.

1. Use the Rkeypad to move the map cursor to a location close to your present position. If you have difficulty identifying your exact position, use the bottom arrow of the lower map scale.

key to zoom in to a

A. Use the arrow keypad to move the cursor to a

location close to your present position.

B. Hollow signal strength bars will appear on the

status page while the receiver collects satellite data.

2. Press

to confirm your selection.

The GPSMAP 130 will now begin searching for the appropriate satellites for your present position and should acquire a fix within a minute or so. While the receiver searches for satellites, a flashing satellite icon will appear at the left-hand side of the status bar. A signal strength bar will also appear for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number under each bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages:

• No signal strength bars— the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated.

• Hollow signal strength bars— the receiver has found the indicated satellite(s) and is

collecting data.

• Solid signal strength bars— the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite(s) is ready for use.

Once the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites, the flashing satellite icon on the status bar will glow steadily, and the GPSMAP 130 is ready for use.

GPSMAP 130 Getting Started Tour

The GARMIN GPSMAP 130 is a powerful electronic charting/navigating system that provides detailed chart coverage and convenient control of many advanced features right from the map display. This tour is designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using the simulator mode. Once you’re familiar with the main pages and functions of the unit, refer to the reference section for instructions on performing specific tasks and functions.

The Getting Started tour assumes that the receiver has been properly installed and initialized, and you have not changed any of the default unit settings. If you have changed any settings (position formats, units of measure, etc.), the descriptions and pictures in the tour may not match your configuration.

To turn the GPSMAP 130 on:

1. Press and hold the Pkey until the power tone sounds. The welcome page will appear while the unit conducts a self test.

2. Once the self test is complete, press the

key to acknowledge the mariner’s warning.

GETTING STARTED

Power On/Screen Contrast

The satellite status page will appear, and the receiver will begin to acquire satellites. From the status page, you may also quickly adjust the screen contrast and backlighting.

To adjust the screen contrast:

1. To increase the screen contrast, press the right arrow of the

2. To decrease the screen contrast, press the left arrow of the

3. Press the

key to finish.

keypad.

The GPSMAP 130’s three-level screen backlighting is controlled with Pkey, and may be adjusted at any time from any page.

To turn on and adjust the backlighting:

1. Press the Prepeatedly until the backlighting is at the desired level (off, 1, 2, or 3).

A. The screen contrast may be adjusted from the

status page by pressing the ARROW KEYPAD. Press EDIT/ENTER to confirm changes.

B. Whenever the screen backlighting is on, a bulb icon

will appear in the status bar at the bottom of every GPSMAP 130 page.

GETTING STARTED

Status Page/Simulator Mode

Status Field

Horizontal Accuracy

Satellite

Sky View

A. To start the simulator, confirm the simulator

warning. Simulator mode should never be used for actual navigation.

B. Whenever the GPSMAP 130 is in simulator

mode, a ‘Setup Simulator?’ and an ‘Exit Simulator?’ option will appear on the options page.

Dilution of Precision

Status Bar

Signal Strength

Indicators

The GPSMAP 130’s status page provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition and receiver status, with a signal strength bar graph and a satellite sky view in the center of the page. Each page of the GPSMAP 130’s system also features an options page, which gives you access to other functions and features that relate to the specific page you are viewing. To get a feel for how the options pages work, lets put the GPSMAP 130 into simulator mode.

To place the GPSMAP 130 in simulator mode:

1. From the status page, press the Okey. The options page will appear, displaying a menu of options and functions for the status page.

2. Use the UP or DOWN arrow of the press

3. Press the

key to confirm the simulator warning.

keypad to highlight the ‘Start Simulator?’ option and

Once the simulator has been started, the status field at the top of the page will display a ‘Simulating Navigation’ status, and you’re ready to continue the rest of the tour. Keep in mind that the GPSMAP 130 does not track satellites in simulator mode, and should never be used for actual navigation. All the waypoint and route planning done in simulator mode will still be retained in memory for future use.

The satellite status page is one of four main pages used in the GPSMAP 130’s system. All four pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to scroll through the pages in either direction using the

and Qkeys. To con-

tinue the tour, let’s move on to the next page, the position page.

To scroll to the next page in sequence:

1. Press the Jkey.

The GPSMAP 130’s position page shows where you are, what direction you’re heading and how fast you’re going. The compass at the top of the page indicates the direction you’re moving. The four user-selectable data fields below the compass tape show your current course and speed over ground, along with a resettable trip odometer and altitude display. Your current latitude and longitude, along with a 12/24-hour clock, appear at the bottom of the page.

Now that you’ve seen how the status and position pages can be used to monitor satellite acquisition and your present position, let’s take a minute to learn how to mark and store our present position as a waypoint. (Since we’re in simulator mode, the present position displayed will be the last position calculated by the receiver, which should be the spot where you’ve initialized the unit.) This will also give you an opportunity to see how the GPSMAP 130’s

keypad and Tkey

are used for data entry.

Graphic

Compass

Time

of Day

GETTING STARTED

Page Sequence/Position Page

Data

Fields

Position

Coordinates

Status Bar

GETTING STARTED

Marking A Postion

To mark your present position:

1. Press the Mkey. The mark position page will appear, with a default three-digit waypoint name and symbol.

2. Use the

3. Press the LEFT ARROW of the

keypad to highlight the waypoint name field (001) and press T.

keypad to clear the name field.

A. The mark position page will automatically assign

a default three-digit name for each waypoint, which can be changed at any time to an alphanumeric name containing up to six-characters.

B. A complete set of waypoint symbols allows you to

mark inland and offshore waypoints with a custom icon for fast waypoint recognition.

4. Use the each letter, and the RIGHT arrow key to advance to the next character position. If you make a mistake and select an incorrect character, simply use the LEFT arrow key of the

5. Press

6. The field highlight will advance to the symbol field. Press symbol page.

7. Use the

8. Press

9. Press

keypad to enter the name ‘DOCK’, using the UP and DOWN arrows to select

keypad to backspace the cursor and correct the entry.

to confirm the name.

to access the waypoint

keypad to highlight the ANCHOR symbol.

to confirm the symbol.

again to confirm the ‘DONE?’ prompt and save the waypoint.

The waypoint is now stored in memory. Note that waypoints may also be created graphically from the map display and by manually entering position coordinates. Both of these techniques are described in the reference section of the manual and/or on your GPSMAP 130 quick reference guide. To continue our tour, let’s move on to the map page.

1. Press the Jkey.

The GPSMAP 130’s map page combines digital chartplotting with a user-selectable display of navigation data and a built-in worldwide database to 64 nm. It will also be the page you use most to create and edit waypoints and routes. Before we take off on our practice route, let’s take a brief look at its various features and displays.

Data

Fields

Boat

Icon

Map Scale

GETTING STARTED

Map Page

The map display, located in the middle of the page, shows your boat as a tri- angle marker on an electronically generated chart, along with geographic names, markers and buoys that are provided by the G-chart cartridge you’re currently using. It also displays your track, routes and nearby waypoints. An on-screen cursor lets you pan to other map areas, determine the range and bearing to a position, and perform various waypoint and route functions.

The data window, located at the top of the page, provides a user-selectable display of various navigation data, including course, speed over ground, and the bearing and distance to the cursor or a particular waypoint. The status bar, located at the bottom of the page, displays the current map scale setting, as well as the status information described on page 17.

A. To select an on-screen waypoint, simply move the

cursor over the desired waypoint. The waypoint/navaid name and position, along with the bearing and distance from your present position, will be displayed.

B. The map page can also be configured to display

additional data fields and a graphic course deviation scale or compass. See page 26 for more on map options.

Using the Map Cursor

GETTING STARTED

Using the Map Cursor

A. Whenever the cursor is active, the bearing and

distance of the cursor from your present position

will appear in a pop-up data window.

B. To remove the cursor and recenter your vessel on

the map, press the QUIT key.

Working from the map page is a simple process that centers around the use of the

cursor. Controlled by the

keypad, the cursor is an important tool that can be

used to pan to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on-screen navaids and waypoints.

To get a feel for using the map page and using the cursor, try the following exer-

cise:

1. Use the DOWN arrow of the Zkey to set the map scale to the 64 nm setting. Your boat should be near the center of the map, at the receiver’s last known position (if your boat isn’t where it should be, make sure that you have initialized the receiver and acquired a position as described on pages 1-2).

2. Use the DOWN arrow of the south of your boat’s position.

3. Using the to your boat. Notice how another data field appears at the top of the page, showing the bearing and distance from your boat to the cursor, along with the lat/lon of the cursor.

4. Press the

keypad to move the cursor, try following the outline of the lat/lon grid closest

key to remove the cursor and recenter your boat on the map display.

keypad to move the cursor down to the first lat/lon grid

As you become more familiar with the cursor, you’ll see that the map display actively scrolls or ‘pans’, letting you explore areas around the world (even outside of your current G-chart move the cursor, you’ll always be just one

coverage) and create waypoints and routes. Wherever you

keystroke away from returning the

map to your present position.

Now that you have a feel for how the cursor works, let’s move on and see how the GPSMAP 130 works on the water. To help you practice using the map page and other features, we’ve stored a practice route in the receiver’s permanent memory, so you can see exactly what you’ll experience when you’re navigating with your new GPS chartplotter.

Going to a Destination

GPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receiver’s steering guidance and map displays. We’ve already seen how to use the part— going to a destination. The above the route to navigate. The

key to store our present position, so it’s time to move on to the fun

key, located on the left side of the keypad

key, is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint or a

key can be used in three primary ways:

• Pressing

once displays a list of all waypoints in memory, from which

you can select a single destination waypoint.

• Pressing that lets you start a TracBack

followed by the Okey provides a list of GOTO options

route, select a destination waypoint from the nearest waypoints list, select a stored route to navigate, or cancel the current GOTO destination.

• Pressing

twice allows you to graphically select an on-screen waypoint,

navaid or cursor position as a destination directly from the map display.

For our simulated trip, we’re going to select the preprogrammed tour route (the second method), which will automatically place our vessel at the first route waypoint. This will also give us an idea of how the

key is used throughout the

GPSMAP 130 system to provide context-sensitive options and functions. Let’s give it a try by activating the practice route stored in memory for navigation:

1. Press G. The waypoint list page will appear (if we were selecting a single waypoint to navigate to rather than a route, we would highlight the waypoint and press

2. Press

3. Use the

4. The select route page will appear, with the ‘GPSMAP TOUR’ route highlighted.

5. Press a simple route, with your boat at the first route waypoint.

to display the context-sensitive options available for the GOTO function.

keypad to highlight the ‘Select Route?’ option. Press Tto confirm.

. The map page will reappear and display five waypoints chained together in

GETTING STARTED

Using the GOTO key

A. Pressing GOTO once displays a list of all waypoints

stored in memory. To pick a destination, select the desired waypoint and press EDIT/ENTER.

B. The GOTO options page allows you to either start a

TracBack route back home, select a destination from the nearest waypoints list, or select a route to navigate.

GETTING STARTED

Simulator Setup/Map Scales

A data field at the top of the page will now display the bearing and distance to the second route waypoint. To get started, let’s enter a speed for our vessel, which we can do from the ‘Setup Simulator?’ listing on the options page. The setup sim-

ulator page is also available from any other page in the main page sequence.

To enter a boat speed:

1. Press the Okey to display the map options page.

2. Use the

3. Once the setup simulator page appears, press

4. Use the

5. Press

keypad to select the ‘Setup Simulator?’ option and press T.

to access the SOG field.

keypad to enter a speed of 60 knots.

to finish, and Jto return to the map display.

Once a speed has been entered, you’ll notice that the map will begin to move slowly, keeping your boat centered on the display. To get a better view of what’s going on, zoom in to a closer map scale.

1. Press the DOWN arrow of the Zkey to select the 16 nm scale.

A. To enter a boat speed or define the simulated

course, highlight the ‘Setup Simulator?’ option and press EDIT/ENTER.

B. Enter a boat speed of 60 knots to begin the tour.

This will allow you to complete the Getting Started tour in 10-15 minutes.

You’ll now have a clearer picture of the route we are navigating, along with an outline-only presentation of the surrounding shoreline. Because the usable range of the built-in database is only valid to 64 nm scale, we no longer have full cartography available. Keep in mind that whenever you do exceed the usable range of the built-in database or the G-chart cartridge in use, the range field will display ‘OVR ZM’ or ‘NO MAP’ to indicate that you should exercise extreme caution using the cartography data. See page 25 and 66 for more information on map scales and using G-chart detailed cartography.

Now that we’re zoomed in a little closer to our route, we can pan ahead of our vessel with the cursor to review and create on-screen waypoints and navaids. Try moving the cursor to select the ‘TOUR3’ waypoint— just use the

keypad to

move the cursor as close as possible to the waypoint (to move the cursor in small increments, try a series of short key presses).

Once the cursor is over the TOUR3 waypoint, you’ll notice that the waypoint symbol and name will become highlighted, and the data field at the top of the page will display the waypoint name, the range and bearing from your present position, and the coordinates for the waypoint.

To review the waypoint page for a selected waypoint:

1. Press the Tkey.

2. To return to the map page, press

again.

GETTING STARTED

Reviewing & Creating

Waypoints on the Map

The cursor can also be used to create new waypoints right from the map display.

To create a new waypoint using the cursor:

1. Use the Rkeypad to move the cursor as close as possible to the following position: N 35º 02.129’; W 076º 26.106’ (use the data window to verify the cursor position).

2. Press the

3. Use the

4. Press

5. Press the DOWN arrow of the

6. Press

key to capture the cursor position.

key to highlight the waypoint symbol field.

to access the symbol page.

keypad twice to select the wreck symbol.

to confirm, and Tagain to finish.

A. Waypoints can be created from the map display by

moving the cursor to the desired position and pressing the EDIT/ENTER key.

B. The create new waypoint page will automatically

assign the next available three-digit number as the default waypoint name. If you are creating a waypoint at an on-screen navaid, the navaid icon and name will be used as the default symbol and comment.

GETTING STARTED

Navigation Page

Now that we’re navigating to an actual destination, let’s move on to the next

page of the GPSMAP 130 system, the navigation page:

1. Press the Jkey.

A. In this example, our boat is off course to the left

by about 1/16th of a mile (the base of the highway map is equal to the scale selected at the bottom right of the page). To get back on course, steer right.

B. In this example, our boat is off course to the right.

To get back on course, steer left. A digital readout of your exact crosstrack error can be displayed in any of the six data fields (see page 29).

Graphic

Compass

Graphic

Highway

Pointer to Waypoint

Data

Fields

CDI

Scale

The navigation page provides graphic steering guidance to your destination. The bearing (BRG) and distance (DIS) to the destination, with your current course (COG) and speed over ground (SOG), are displayed at the top of the page, along with a graphic compass to indicate your cardinal heading. The esti-

mated time enroute (ETE) and velocity made good (VMG, or the rate you are closing in on your destination) are displayed at the bottom of the page.

As you head toward the destination, the middle section of the page gives you visual guidance to your waypoint on a graphic highway, which displays the route and nearby waypoints on screen. The moving arrow below the highway always points to the destination waypoint relative to the direction you’re moving. The line down the center of the highway represents your desired track, while the bottom of the page provides a graphic indication of your crosstrack error (the distance and direction you are off course) according to the scale at the bottom right of the page.

Whenever the GPSMAP 130 is in simulator mode, you can adjust your speed

and course from the navigation page using the

keypad. As you head toward

each waypoint in the tour route, try adjusting your boat speed and course to get a feel for how the highway works.

To adjust the simulated boat speed:

1. Press the UP arrow of the Rkeypad to increase the speed in 5 knot/kph/mph increments. Press the DOWN arrow to decrease the speed in the same increments.

To steer the boat:

1. Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrows of the Rkeypad.

Notice that as you get off course, the highway and waypoint pointer move to give you graphic guidance to get back on course. The base of the highway display also serves as a graphic course deviation indicator (CDI), relative to the scale setting shown at the bottom right of the page. The scale setting represents the total distance (or the width) of the base of the highway display. The default CDI/graphic highway setting is 1/4 nm, but can be set for a 1/2-, 1-, 2- or 4-nm range.

To change the CDI scale/highway display:

1. Press the Zkey in either direction (up to increase, down to decrease the scale).

The navigation page data fields may also be configured to display any of ten different navigation values. Let’s change the VMG field to crosstrack error to provide a digital readout of the distance we’re off course.

To change a data field:

1. Press the Okey to display the position page options.

2. Highlight the ‘Change Data Fields?’ option and press appear in the top-left data field (the BRG field).

3. Use the

4. Highlight the ‘XTE’ option and press

keypad to move the field highlight to the VMG field and press T.

, and press Qto finish.

. The field highlight will now

GETTING STARTED

Using the Navigation Page

A. To reset the simulator to steer the desired course

automatically, select the ‘Auto COG’ setting from the options page.

B. The CDI scale perspective can be set to a 1/4-, 1/2-,

1-, 2-, or 4-nm/mi/km range with the ZOOM keys.

GETTING STARTED

Active Route/Main Menu Page

A. To stop navigating the active route, select the

“Deactivate Route?’ option and press EDIT/ENTER.

B. Use the left arrow key to clear the SOG field and

press EDIT/ENTER to confirm.

Now that you’ve seen the four main pages, let’s review the active route page,

which appears in the main page sequence whenever you are navigating a route:

1. Press the Jkey.

The active route page shows each waypoint of the active route in sequence, with the waypoint name, distance and estimated time enroute to each waypoint displayed. As you navigate the route, the active route list will be automatically updated, indicating the next destination waypoint.

The active route page also provides quick access to many route activation, editing and copying functions you’ll use most often, like inverting and deactivating the active route. Let’s go ahead and deactivate the active route.

To deactivate the active route and stop navigation:

1. Press the Okey.

2. Highlight the ‘Deactivate Route?’ option.

3. Press

To reset the boat speed to zero:

1. Press the Okey.

2. Highlight the ‘Setup Simulator?’ option.

3. Press

4. Press

5. Press the LEFT arrow of the

6. Press

to confirm.

to access the SOG field.

keypad to clear the speed entry.

As you’ve seen, the GPSMAP 130’s main pages provide vital status, position, navigation and map information. The last page we’ll cover in the tour is the main menu page, which provides access to the GPSMAP 130’s waypoint, route and planning functions, as well as various operational and navigation setup features. The main menu is available from any page, and is accessed through the

To access the main menu page:

1. Press the Okey twice.

key.

The main menu page’s 11 submenus are divided into categories by function. You can select a particular submenu by simply highlighting the desired option and pressing

. To get a feel for how the main menu page works, let’s clear out the

track log we’ve created during our simulated tour. This will ensure that you have a clean slate once you start navigating in your home waters.

To select the track submenu:

1. Highlight the ‘Track’ menu option and press T.

GETTING STARTED

Track Submenu

Clearing the Track Log

The track log page allows you to specify whether to record a track plot and define how it is recorded. It also provides both an indicator of the total memory used and the individual functions to clear the track log and start a TracBack route.

To delete the track log:

1. Highlight the ‘Delete Track’ option and press T. A confirmation page will appear.

2. Highlight the ‘Yes’ prompt and press

3. Press

to return to the main page sequence.

to confirm.

Congratulations! You’ve now gone through the basic operation of the GARMIN GPSMAP 130. Your new digital chartplotter is a powerful tool with many advanced features not covered in the Getting Started tour. For detailed instructions on using these features or performing a specific task, please refer to the quick reference guide or the appropriate reference section of this manual.

A. The GPSMAP 130’s track page lets you clear the

track log and start a TracBack route.

B. To delete the track log, confirm the warning page

by highlighting the ‘YES’ prompt and pressing EDIT/ENTER.

GETTING STARTED

Power Off

To turn the GPSMAP 130 off:

1. Press and hold the Pkey for about 3 seconds, until the screen is blank.

Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPSMAP 130 navigation system. We hope

that it will be a useful tool for you wherever you travel.

Status Page

Horizontal Accuracy

Status Field

Satellite

Sky View

STATUS PAGE

Overview

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Dilution of Precision

Status Bar

The GPSMAP 130 status page provides a visual reference of various receiver functions, including current satellite coverage, receiver operating mode and current receiver accuracy. The status information will give you an idea of what the receiver is doing at any given moment.

The sky view and signal strength bars give you an indication of what satel- lites are visible to the receiver and whether or not they are being tracked. The signal strength is shown on a bar graph for each satellite, with the satellite number below. When a satellite is visible but not being tracked, the strength bar will not be shown and the sky view indicator will not be highlighted.

The sky view shows a bird’s-eye view of the position of each satellite relative to the receiver’s last known position. The outer circle represents the horizon (track up), the inner circle 45º above the horizon, and the center point a position directly overhead. Use the sky view to determine if there are obstructions shading your reception of GPS signals.

Signal Strength

Indicators

A. Whenever the GPSMAP 130 is searching for satel-

lites, no signal strength bars will appear.

B. Once the receiver has found the satellite(s) indicated,

a hollow signal strength bar will appear. After satellite data has been collected, the signal strength bars will become solid.

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A. The status bar at the bottom of the page displays

important status, alarm and map scale informa-

tion. It also provides on-screen user and message

prompts.

B. The status bar will display an anchor symbol or

‘PRX’ icon whenever the anchor drag alarm or

proximity alarm has been triggered.

STATUS PAGE

Receiver Status

Receiver Status, EPE & DOP

Receiver status is indicated at the top of the page, with the current estimated

position error (EPE) and dilution of precision (DOP) to the left of the sky view.

DOP is an indication of satellite geometry quality measured on a scale of one to ten (lowest numbers the best, highest numbers the poorest). EPE uses DOP and other factors to calculate a horizontal position error in feet or meters. The status field will show one of the following conditions:

•

Searching the Sky— the receiver is looking for any satellites.

• AutoLocate— the receiver is is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been col-

lected. This process can take up to five minutes.

• Acquiring Satellites— the receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized position, but has not collected enough data to calculate fix.

• 2D Navigation— at least three satellites with good geometry have been acquired and a 2 dimensional position fix (latitude and longitude) is being calculated. ‘2D Differential Navigation’ will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode.

• 3D Navigation— at least four satellites with good geometry have been acquired and your position is now being calculated in latitude, longitude and altitude. ‘3D Differential Navigation’ will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode.

• Poor GPS Coverage— the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix.

• Receiver Not Usable— the receiver is unusable, possibly due to incorrect initialization or abnormal satellite conditions. Turn the unit off and back on to reset.

• Simulating Navigation— the receiver is in simulator mode.

Status Page Options

The GPSMAP 130’s status page features a context-sensitive options page that

provides access to functions and features relating to the status page.

To display the status page options:

1. Press O.

To select a menu option:

1. Highlight the desired option and press T.

The following options are available:

• Initialize Position?— allows you to initialize the receiver graphically or by text. See pages 1-2 for instructions on initialization.

• Start AutoLocate?— allows the receiver to locate your position automatically.

• Track Up/North Up SkyView?— allows you to select between a north up or

track up sky view display.

• Setup Simulator?— allows you to define speed, course and position values while

in simulator mode. See the Getting Started Tour for more on using simulator mode.

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STATUS PAGE

Status Page Options

A. Whenever the GPSMAP 130 is in simulator mode,

the ‘Setup Simulator?’ option will appear on all the main pages.

B. The setup simulator page allows you to define your

speed and course over ground, as well as your postion and altitude. The ‘Auto COG’ option will automatically steer the desired course to your destination. Your speed and course can also be selected from the navigation page using the rocker keypad (see page 13).

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