Garmin GPSMAP 162 - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
Warning and Precautions
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 162 is a precision electronic
NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become
unsafe.
The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate the use of authorized
government charts, not replace them. Only offi cial government charts and notices to mariners contain all
information needed for safe navigation – and, as always, the user is responsible for their prudent use.
Use the GPSMAP 162 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 162 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.
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
qualifi ed 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 offi ce 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.
CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS
PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO
BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST
NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE
MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION, OR
TOPOGRAPHY.
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MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of GARMIN is to
provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography
that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination
of governmental and private data sources, which we identify (as
required) in product literature and copyright messages displayed
to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or
incomplete data to some degree. This is particularly true outside the
United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not
available or prohibitively expensive.