Garmin GPSMAP 232 - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
Preface/Registration/
Software License Agreement
Preface
Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The Garmin
GPSMAP 182/182C/232 models utilize the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full featured mapping to
create unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotters.
This manual covers instructions for the GPSMAP 182, GPSMAP 182C (color), and GPSMAP 232. Unit
operation and specifications will be the same on all three models unless otherwise specified. For GSD 20
sonar related operations, refer to “GSD 20 Sounder Module with Garmin Chartplotters” (190-00241-03). To
get the most out of your new navigation system, take the time to go through this owner’s manual and learn the
operating procedures for your unit. This manual is broken down into two parts for your convenience.
Part One introduces you to the GPSMAP 182/182C/232 and provides a Getting Started tour so that you
may become more familiar with the unit. This section will provide you with a basic working knowledge neces-
sary to use the unit to its fullest potential.
Part Two is divided into sections that provide detailed references to the advanced features and opera-
tions of the GPSMAP 182/182C/232. This allows you to concentrate on a specific topic quickly and look up
detailed information about the GPSMAP 182/182C/232.
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE GPSMAP 182/182C/232, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDI-
TIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT
CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary
executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property
rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of
America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, orga-
nization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code
form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse
assemble, reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any
derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in
violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.
Product Support Product Registration
Help us better support you by completing our
on-line registration today!
Have the serial number of your GPSMAP
182/182C/232 handy and connect to our web site
(www.Garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration
link on the Home page. Also, be sure to record your
serial number in the area provided on page iv of this
manual.
NOTE: If you have previously registered a Garmin
product purchase, we invite you to re-register using
our NEW on-line system. Many services provided by
our new product registration system are now being
automated and re-registering your purchase ensures
you the best possible support from Garmin.