Garmin GPSMAP 295 - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction
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CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the
United States, 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 GPSMAP 295 is a precision electronic navigation aid (NAVAID), any NAVAID
can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
WARNING: The altitude calculated by the GPSMAP 295 is the geometric height above mean sea level and could vary significantly from
altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in aircraft. GPS accuracy may be degraded by the U.S. Department of Defense-imposed Selective
Availability (SA) program. With “SA” on, GPS altitude may be in error by several hundred feet. Never use GPS altitude for vertical navigation.
WARNING: For vehicular applications, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the GPSMAP 295 to secure the GPS unit so that
it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. For automotive use, do not mount the GPSMAP 295 over airbag
panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision. The mounting hardware
provided by GARMIN is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof.
WARNING: For vehicular operations, it is the sole responsibility of the operator of the vehicle to operate his or her vehicle in a safe manner,
maintain full surveillance of all conditions at all times, and never become distracted by the GPSMAP 295 to the exclusion of safe operating
practices. It is unsafe to operate the controls of the GPSMAP 295 while driving. Failure by the operator of a vehicle equipped with a
GPSMAP 295 to pay full attention to operating the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident.
CAUTION: GPS receivers operate by receiving and decoding very low power radio signals broadcast by satellites. It is possible that in some
situations other radio equipment or electronic equipment used in close proximity to a GPS receiver may create electromagnetic interference
(EMI) which may affect the ability of the GPS receiver to receive and decode the satellite signals. In such event, the interference may be
reduced or eliminated by switching off the source of interference or moving the GPS receiver away from it.
Cautions
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