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INTRODUCTIONKeypad UsageMPJGOTQZRBScrolls the main pages in sequence and returnsdisplay from a submenu page to a main page.Captures your present posit

1GETTING STARTEDInitializationInitializing the ReceiverThe first time you power up your new GPSMAP 130 is an important step in get-ting the best possi

ABThe select initialization window will appear, with the ‘select from map’ option highlighted.1. Press Tto initialize the receiver from the built-in w

ABGPSMAP 130 Getting Started TourThe GARMIN GPSMAP 130 is a powerful electronic charting/navigating systemthat provides detailed chart coverage and co

ABThe GPSMAP 130’s status page provides a visual reference of satellite acquisi-tion and receiver status, with a signal strength bar graph and a satel

5GETTING STARTEDPage Sequence/Position PageThe satellite status page is one of four main pages used in the GPSMAP 130’ssystem. All four pages are link

ABTo mark your present position:1. Press the Mkey. The mark position page will appear, with a default three-digitwaypoint name and symbol.2. Use the R

ABThe GPSMAP 130’s map page combines digital chartplotting with a user-selec-table display of navigation data and a built-in worldwide database to 64

ABUsing the Map CursorWorking from the map page is a simple process that centers around the use of thecursor. Controlled by the Rkeypad, the cursor is

ABGoing to a DestinationGPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them usingthe receiver’s steering guidance and map displays.

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ABA data field at the top of the page will now display the bearing and distance tothe second route waypoint. To get started, let’s enter a speed for o

ABOnce the cursor is over the TOUR3 waypoint, you’ll notice that the waypointsymbol and name will become highlighted, and the data field at the top of

ABNow that we’re navigating to an actual destination, let’s move on to the nextpage of the GPSMAP 130 system, the navigation page:1. Press the Jkey.Th

AB13GETTING STARTEDUsing the Navigation PageWhenever the GPSMAP 130 is in simulator mode, you can adjust your speedand course from the navigation page

AB14Now 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

ABAs 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

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 navi

ABStatus PageThe GPSMAP 130 status page provides a visual reference of various receiverfunctions, including current satellite coverage, receiver opera

ABReceiver Status, EPE & DOPReceiver status is indicated at the top of the page, with the current estimatedposition error (EPE) and dilution of pr

ABStatus Page OptionsThe GPSMAP 130’s status page features a context-sensitive options page thatprovides access to functions and features relating to

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Position PageThe GPSMAP 130 position page shows you where you are, what direction youare heading and how fast you are going. The top of the page featu

ABPosition Page OptionsThe GPSMAP 130’s position page features a context-sensitive options page thatprovides access to functions and features relating

ABGPSMAP 130 Map PageThe GPSMAP 130’s map page provides a comprehensive display of electroniccartography, plotting and navigational data. The map disp

ABMap ModesThe map display uses the cursor keypad and a set of hard keys to control mostmap display functions. The Zkeys, combined with the Rkeypad, l

ABUsing the CursorThe cursor allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around the world (even outside of your cu

ABSelecting Map ScalesThe map display has 16 available range scales from 1/8th to 4096 n.m. (1/4 to7500km). The map scale is controlled by the Zkeys,

ABMap Page OptionsThe GPSMAP 130 map page is designed to be a flexible tool that can be cus-tom-tailored to your exact navigation needs. The map optio

AB• Configure the Map?— allows you to determine what chart features are displayedon a particular map scale to prevent excessive clutter. The map confi

ABThe map configuration options page also features a map calibration function thatallows you to calibrate the map display with your exact physical sur

AB• Setup Page Display?— allows you to specify the number of fields displayed in thedata window section of the map page. A graphic compass tape or CDI

The GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solelyresponsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to chan

GPSMAP 130 Navigation PageWhenever a GOTO, MOB, TracBack or route has been activated, the GPSMAP130 will provide digital and graphic steering guidance

ABAs you head toward your destination, the highway perspective will move toindicate your progress to the waypoint and which direction you should steer

ABThe following options are available for the navigation page:• Change Data Fields?— allows you to define the data displayed in any of the sixuser-sel

ABMain Menu PageThe GPSMAP 130’s main menu page provides access to various waypoint, sys-tem, navigation and interface management and setup menus. The

ABCreating and Using WaypointsThe GARMIN GPSMAP 130 stores up to 250 alphanumeric waypoints with auser-defined icon and comment available for each way

ABThe mark key may also be used on the map page to mark the cursor position oran on-screen navaid. To mark a navaid, select the desired navaid with th

ABCreating Waypoints GraphicallyWaypoints may also be quickly created from the map display, which allows youto ‘point and shoot’ at any map position t

ABReference WaypointsA new waypoint may also be created without knowing position coordinates byentering its range and bearing from an existing waypoin

ABReviewing & Editing WaypointsOnce you have created and stored a waypoint, it may be modified, reviewed,renamed or deleted at any time through th

ABWaypoint Definition Page OptionsThe waypoint definition page also features an options page that allows you toedit the selected waypoint on the map d

iiiINTRODUCTIONCapabilitiesDesigned for detailed electronic charting and simple operation, the GARMINGPSMAP 130 is a powerful navigation device that c

ABWaypoint SubmenusThe GPSMAP 130’s main menu page features four waypoint submenus that letyou manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficien

ABProximity WaypointsThe proximity waypoints list lets you define an alarm circle around a storedwaypoint position, and can be used to help you avoid

ABCreate WaypointThe third waypoint submenu available from the main menu page is the ‘CreateWaypoint’ submenu, which allows you to create a new waypoi

ABGoing to a DestinationThe GPSMAP 130 provides four ways to navigate to a destination: GOTO,MOB, TracBack and route navigation. The most basic method

ABGOTO Key OptionsThe GOTO options page provides a list of additional GOTO options that letyou start a TracBack route, select a destination waypoint f

ABMOB The GPSMAP 130’s man overboard function (MOB) lets you simultaneouslymark and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situati

ABTo activate a TracBack route:1. Press the Gkey, followed by the Okey.2. Highlight the ‘Start TracBack?’ option and press T.Once a TracBack has been

ABRoutesThe last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defined route. TheGARMIN GPSMAP 130 system lets you create and store up to 20 re

ABOnce a route has been created graphically (and the Qkey has been pressed tofinish), the map display will automatically enter the route review mode.

ABThe GPSMAP 130’s route edit mode also allows you to insert a new route way-point in any route leg using the map cursor.To insert a new waypoint betw

ivINTRODUCTIONWarrantyLIMITED WARRANTYGARMIN warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and work-manship for one year from the date of

ABTo insert a new waypoint before the selected route waypoint:1. Highlight the ‘Insert?’ option and press T.2. Enter the name of the new waypoint usin

ABRoute List PageThe GPSMAP 130’s route list page displays all the routes currently stored inmemory in numerical order, with the route number and comm

ABRoute List Page Options (cont.)• Clear Route?— allows you to clear all waypoints from the selected route.To clear the selected route:1. Highlight th

Active Route PageWhenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 130 system, the activeroute page will appear in the main page sequence. The active

Active Route Page OptionsThe following options are available from the active route page:• Invert Route?— activates the active route in reverse order a

ABTrack Log SubmenuThe GPSMAP’s main menu page’s track submenu lets you specify whether ornot to record a track plot (an electronic recording of your

ABTrip and Fuel PlanningThe GPSMAP 130’s trip and fuel planning submenu lets you plan and reviewdistance, fuel, and ETE/ETA information between any tw

ABThe route planning mode lets you calculate the same planning information forany route stored in memory, in leg or cumulative leg or route totals.To

ABThe fuel and trip planning submenu also allows you to calculate the sunriseand sunset times for your present position or any waypoint for a selected

• Local/UTC lets you choose to display the date and time in UTC (Greenwich MeanTime) time or local time offset from UTC time. The default setting is l

vINTRODUCTIONPrefaceCongratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation sys-tems available! The GARMIN GPSMAP 130 combines the prov

ABNavigation SetupThe navigation setup submenu is used to select a variety of navigation informa-tion including: position format, units of measure, an

AB61• CDI Steer To allows you select a steer-to-center or steer-to-D-Bar orientation forgraphic steering guidance. The steer-to-center selection displ

Timers & Alarms SetupThe timer & alarms submenu is used to control various alarm/timer settings.• Timer sounds an alarm when an entered interv

Input/Output SubmenuThe Input/Output submenu lets you control interface settings for connectingexternal NMEA devices, a DGPS receiver or a personal co

Using NMEA & DGPS Interface SettingsIf you are using an NMEA interface format, the NMEA format must be specifiedin the NMEA format field that will

Installing & Removing G-chart CartridgesThe GARMIN GPSMAP 130 system uses G-chart offshore or inland cartographyto display digital charts on-scree

Using G-chart CartographyOnce a G-chart cartridge has been inserted, the map coverage outlines for thecartridge will automatically appear on-screen. K

Installing the GPSMAP 130The GPSMAP 130 must be properly installed according to the following instruc-tions to get the best possible performance. The

Mounting the GPSMAP 130 UnitThe GPSMAP 130’s compact, waterproof case is suitable for mounting inexposed locations or at the nav station. The unit com

To flush mount the GPSMAP 130:1. Cut a 4.15” W x 4.67” H (105.4 x 118.6mm) hole in panel.2. Place GPSMAP 130 into hole from the front until its flange

INTRODUCTIONPacking ListviBefore installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see thatyour package includes the following items. If

Connecting the Power/Data CableThe power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 130 to a 10-40 volt DC systemand provides interface capabilities for connectin

GPSMAP 130 SpecificationsPHYSICALCase: Waterproof, dry nitrogen-filledSize: 4.9”H x 5.3”W x 2.4”D(12.5 x 13.5 x 2.4 cm)Weight: Less than 1 lb. (454g)T

Alarm Clock—The alarm clock has sounded.Anchor Drag Alarm—You have drifted out of the specified distance range.Approaching—You are less than one minut

Poor GPS Coverage—The GPSMAP 130 cannot acquire the necessary num-ber of satellites to compute a position.Power Down and Re-init—The GPSMAP 130 cannot

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Corrego Alegr Corrego Alegre- BrazilDjakarta Djakarta (Batavia)- SumatraIsland (Indonesia)Dos 1968 Dos 1968- Gizo Island (New Georgia Islands)Easter I

NAD27 Greenland North American 1927- Greenland (HayesPeninsula)NAD27 Mexico N. American 1927- MexicoNAD27 San Salvadr North American 1927- SanSalvador

Almanac Data—The satellite constellation information (including location and health ofsatellites) that is transmitted to your receiver from every GPS

Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)— The time of day at the prime meridian (0º longi-tude) in Greenwich, England.Universal Transverse Mercator- (UTM)— A

79SECTIONFAPPENDIXTime OffsetsThe chart below gives an approximate UTC time offset for the variouslongitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more

viiGETTING STARTEDTable of ContentsForeword ...

80AAlarm Setup 62Anchor Drag Alarm 62Antenna Installation 67Arrival Alarm 62AutoLocate 1-2,18BBacklight Level 3Beacon Receiver Setup 63-64Bearing 77Be

81Keypad Tone 59Keypad Usage viiiLLocal Time Offset 59MMagnetic Variation 60Main Menu 33Man Overboard Function 45Map Calibration 28Map Configuration 2

82SSatellite Acquisition 2,17-18Satellite Sky View 17Signal Strength Bars 2,17Simulator Mode 4Simulator Tour 4-16Status Bar 18Status Page 17-19Steerin

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