Garmin GPSMAP 180 User Manual

GPSMAP

180

OWNERS MANUAL

AND REFERENCE

© 1999 GARMIN Corproation

Garmin International, Inc., 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062 USA
Tel: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Garmin (Europe) Ltd., Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9AQ UK
Tel: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Garmin (Asia) Corp., 3F, No. 1, Lane 45, Pao Hsing Road, Hsin Tien, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]-4107 FAX: [phone]-1758

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Foreword

GARMINTM, Micro G-chartTM, AutoLocateTM,
TracBack

TM

and PhaseTrac12TMare trademarks
of GARMIN Corporation and may only be used
with permission. All rights are reserved.

Software Version 4.02 or above

Internal Database Version 3.00
Micro G-chart

TM

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

© Copyright 1999

GARMIN Corporation

All Rights Reserved

Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced,
copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium,
for any purpose without the express prior written consent of GARMIN
Corporation. GARMIN Corporation hereby grants permission to download a sin­gle copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or
other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manu­al or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this
manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and
provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or
any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.

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.

March 1999 Part #190-00157-10 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan.

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 180 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any
NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

Use the GPSMAP 180 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 180 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 for
home or office use. 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 GPSMAP180 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.

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Cautions

CAUTION!

The GARMIN GPSMAP 180 has no user-ser­viceable parts. Should you ever encounter a
problem with your unit, please take it to an
authorized GARMIN dealer for repairs.

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Capabilities

Designed for detailed electronic charting and simple operation, the GARMIN
GPSMAP 180 is a powerful navigation device that can help guide you in water­ways around the world:

Precision Performance

 160 x 240 pixel High-contrast 4-level gray LCD screen

 PhaseTrac12

TM

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

 Gasketed 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

 Micro G-chart

TM

electronic charting with inland and offshore coverage
 On-screen point-to-point distance and bearing calculations
 TracBack

TM

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

a starting position

 Built-in simulator mode

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, contact the GARMIN Customer Service department
at 913-397-8200 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.

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Warranty

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Preface

Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation sys­tems available! The GARMIN GPSMAP 180 combines the proven performance of
GARMIN GPS with powerful Micro 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.

Getting Started introduces you to the GPSMAP 180 and provides a tutorial that
will help you 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.

The Reference portion is divided into sections that provide detailed instructions
on the advanced features and operations of the GPSMAP 180. This allows you to
concentrate on a specific topic quickly, without reading through entire portions of
text that you may not need.

An Appendix section concludes the manual with specific information needed
for custom setup, trouble shooting, and indexing.

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

vi

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 180 Unit

 External Antenna and 30 cable

 Power/Data Cable

 Mounting Bracket and Knobs

 Owners Manual

 Quick Reference Card

Optional Accessories:

 Micro G-chart Electronic Chart Cartridges

 PC Kit

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Getting Started...........................................................................................................1-16

Initializing the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Turning the Unit On & Screen Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Satellite Page Intro & Position Page Intro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Marking Your Present Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Map Page Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using the Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Going to a Destination & Activating a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Navigation Simulator & Map Scale Intro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using the Cursor to Pan and Mark Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Navigation Page Intro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Changing Simulated Speed & Direction and Highway Scales/Data Fields .13

Active Route Page & Deactivating a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Main Menu Intro & Deleting the Track Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Turning the Unit Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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

Satellite Page Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Satellite Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Satellite Page Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

Position Page Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Position Page Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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

Map Page Overview & Data Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Map Modes

Position Mode & Cursor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using the Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Selecting Map Scales

Over Zoom & No Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Map Page Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Map Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28

Map Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Map Display & Data Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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

Navigation Page Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Highway Scale & Navigation Page Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32

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

Main Menu Page Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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

Creating Waypoints & Using the Mark Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35

Creating Waypoints On Map & By Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Reference Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Reviewing and Editing Waypoints by Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Waypoint Definition Page Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Waypoint Submenus & Nearest Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Proximity Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Create Waypoint & Waypoint List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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

Selecting A GOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

GOTO Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

MOB & TracBack Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-46

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Table Of Contents

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

Creating a Route On Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Reviewing and Editing Routes On Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Route Edit Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-50

Route Edit Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Route List Page Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-52

Active Route Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Active Route Page Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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

Track Log Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Trip and Fuel Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Route and Trip Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Sunrise & Sunset Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-59

Navigation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61

Timers & Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Input & Output Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

NMEA & DGPS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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

Installing and Removing G-Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Using G-Chart Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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APPENDICES

Appendix A:

GPSMAP 180 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:

Loran TD Position Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Appendix H:

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81-83

INTRODUCTION

Keypad Usage

M

P

J

G

O

T

Q

R

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.

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

Decreases the scale of the moving map and
highway pages.

Increases the scale of the moving map and
highway pages.

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

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

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

The GPSMAP 180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 180.
We strongly encourage you to take the
Getting-Started tour before using your unit
for actual navigation.

The GPSMAP 180 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.

B

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

x

C

D

1

GETTING STARTED

Initialization

Initializing the Receiver

The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 180 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 180 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate

TM

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 180 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 asking you to select an initialization
method.

To view a message:

1. Press the Jkey.

2. Press the Jkey again to return to the previous page.

A. The welcome page will be displayed while

the unit performs a self-test.

B. Confirm the mariners warning before

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

A

B

AB

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, press the Ckey to zoom in to a lower map scale.

2. Press Tto confirm your selection.

The GPSMAP 180 will now begin searching for the appropriate satellites for your
present position and should acquire a fix within a few minutes. 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 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 col-

lecting data.

 Solid signal strength bars the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satel-

lite(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 quit flashing and remain solid, and the
GPSMAP 180 is ready for use.

Now that the unit is initialized, lets turn the unit off and then begin the Getting­Started Tour.

To turn the GPSMAP 180 off:

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

2

GETTING STARTED

Initialization

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

Satellite Page while the receiver collects satel­lite data.

A

B

GPSMAP 180 Getting-Started Tour

The GARMIN GPSMAP 180 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 180 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 Tkey to acknowledge the mariners warning.

The Satellite Page will appear, and the receiver will begin to acquire satellites.
From the Satellite 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

R

keypad.

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

R

keypad.

3. Press the Tkey to finish.

The GPSMAP 180s three-level screen backlighting is controlled with

P

key,

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).

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GETTING STARTED

Power On & Screen Contrast

A. The screen contrast may be adjusted from the

Satellite 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 180 page.

AB

The GPSMAP 180s Satellite 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 180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 180 into simulator mode.

To place the GPSMAP 180 in simulator mode:

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

2. Use the UP or DOWN arrow of the Rkeypad to highlight the Start Simulator? option and
press T.

3. Press the Tkey to confirm the simulator warning.

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 180 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.

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GETTING STARTED

Satellite Page & Simulator Mode

A. To start the simulator, confirm the simulator

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

B. Whenever the GPSMAP 180 is in simulator

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

Status Field

Horizontal Accuracy

Satellite

Sky View

Signal Strength

Indicators

Status Bar

Dilution of Precision

5

GETTING STARTED

Page Sequence & Position Page

The Satellite Page is one of four main pages used in the GPSMAP 180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 Jand Qkeys. To continue
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 180s Position Page shows where you are, what direction youre
heading and how fast youre going. The compass tape 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 Satellite 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 180s

R

keypad and Tkey

are used for data entry.

Graphic

CompassTape

Data

Fields

Position

Coordinates

Time

of Day

Status Bar

AB

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

3. Press the LEFT ARROW of the Rkeypad to clear the name field.

4. Use the Rkeypad to enter the name DOCK, using the UP and DOWN arrows to select
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

R

keypad to backspace the cursor and correct the entry.

5. Press Tto confirm the name.

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

7. Use the Rkeypad to highlight the ANCHOR symbol.

8. Press Tto confirm the symbol.

9. Press Tagain to confirm the DONE? prompt and save the waypoint.

The waypoint is now stored in memory. Note that waypoints may also be creat­ed directly from the map display or by manually entering position coordinates.
Both of these techniques are described in the reference section of the manual
and/or on your GPSMAP 180 quick reference guide. To continue our tour, lets
move on to the Map Page.

1. Press the Jkey.

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GETTING STARTED

Marking A Position

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.

A

B

The GPSMAP 180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.

The map display, located in the middle of the page, shows your boat as a trian­gle 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 dis-
play 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 29.

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GETTING STARTED

Map Page

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.

Boat
Icon

Data

Fields

Map

Scale

AB

Using the Map Cursor

Working from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of the

cursor. Controlled by the

R

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

exercise:

1. Use the C key 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 Rkeypad to move the cursor down to the first lat/lon grid
south of your boats position.

3. Using the Rkeypad to move the cursor, try following the outline of the lat/lon grid closest
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 Qkey to remove the cursor and recenter your boat on the map display.

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-chartTMcoverage) and create waypoints and routes. Wherever you
move the cursor, pressing Qonce will return 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 180 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.

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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 ves-

sel on the map, press the QUIT key.

A

B

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

M

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

part going to a destination. The Gkey, located on the left side of the keypad
above the Qkey, is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint or a
route to navigate. The Gkey can be used in three primary ways:

 Pressing

G

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

you can select a single destination waypoint.

 Pressing

G

followed by the Okey provides a list of GOTO options
that lets you start a TracBackTMroute, select a destination waypoint from
the nearest waypoints list, select a stored route to navigate, or cancel the
current GOTO destination.

 Pressing

G

twice allows you to 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

O

key is used throughout
the GPSMAP 180 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

T

).

2. Press Oto display the context-sensitive options available for the GOTO

function.

3. Use the Rkeypad to highlight the Select Route? option. Press Tto confirm.

4. The select route page will appear, with the GPSMAP TOUR route highlighted.

5. Press T. The Map Page will reappear and display five waypoints chained together in
a simple route, with your boat at the first route waypoint.

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GETTING STARTED

Using the GOTO key

A. Pressing GOTO once displays a list of all way-

points 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.

AB

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 Rkeypad to select the Setup Simulator? option and press T.

3. Once the setup simulator page appears, press Tto access the SOG field.

4. Use the Rkeypad to enter a speed of 60 knots.

5. Press Tto 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 C key to select the 16 nm scale.

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 Micro 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 Micro 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

R

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).

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GETTING STARTED

Simulator Setup & Map Scales

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.

A

B

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 Tagain.

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 Tkey to capture the cursor position.

3. Use the Rkey to highlight the waypoint symbol field.

4. Press Tto access the symbol page.

5. Press the DOWN arrow of the Rkeypad twice to select the wreck symbol.

6. Press Tto confirm, and Tagain to finish.

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GETTING STARTED

Reviewing & Creating

Waypoints on the Map

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 automatical-

ly 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.

AB

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

page of the GPSMAP 180 system, the Navigation Page:

1. Press the Jkey.

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 estimated 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.

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GETTING STARTED

Navigation Page

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).

Data

Fields

CDI

Scale

Graphic

Highway

Graphic

Compass Tape

Pointer to
Waypoint

A

B

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GETTING STARTED

Using the Navigation Page

Whenever the GPSMAP 180 is in simulator mode, you can adjust your speed
and course from the Navigation Page using the Rkeypad. 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 graphic
highway setting is 1/4 nm, but can be set for a 1/2-, 1-, 2- or 4-nm range.

To change the highway scale display:

1. Press the Cor Dkey (ZOOM OUT to increase, ZOOM IN 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 Navigation Page options.

2. Highlight the Change Data Fields? option and press T. The field highlight will now
appear in the top-left data field (the BRG field).

3. Use the Rkeypad to move the field highlight to the VMG field and press T.

4. Highlight the XTE option and press T, and press Qto finish.

A. To reset the simulator to steer the desired

course automatically, select the Auto COG set­ting from the options page.

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

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

AB

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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 Tto confirm.

To reset the boat speed to zero:

1. Press the Okey.

2. Highlight the Setup Simulator? option.

3. Press T.

4. Press Tto access the SOG field.

5. Press the LEFT arrow of the Rkeypad to clear the speed entry.

6. Press T.

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.

A

B

As youve seen, the GPSMAP 180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 180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

O

key.

To access the Main Menu Page:

1. Press the Okey twice.

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 T. 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.

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 Tto confirm.

3. Press Jto return to the main page sequence.

Congratulations! Youve now gone through the basic operation of the GARMIN
GPSMAP 180. 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 180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.

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GETTING STARTED

Track Submenu &

Clearing the Track Log

To turn the GPSMAP 180 off:

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

Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPSMAP 180 navigation system. We

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

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GETTING STARTED

Power Off

A

B

Satellite Page

The GPSMAP 180 Satellite 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 satellites
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 is 45º above the horizon, and the center point is a position
directly overhead. Use the sky view to determine if there are obstructions shading
your reception of GPS signals.

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SECTION

1

SATELLITE PAGE

Overview

A. Whenever the GPSMAP 180 is searching for

satellites, no signal strength bars will appear.

B. Once the receiver has found the satellite(s) indi-

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

Status Field

Horizontal Accuracy

Satellite

Sky View

Signal Strength

Indicators

Status Bar

Dilution of Precision