Garmin GPSMAP 168 Sounder - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
Warnings 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 168 Sounder 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 168 Sounder 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 168 Sounder to all available navigation sources, including the information from other
NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing
navigation.
The GPSMAP 168 Sounder should not be used as a navigational aid or depth sounder to prevent
collision, grounding, boat damage or personal injury. The digital depth displayed is the depth under the
transducer and not necessarily the front of the boat. By the time a depth is displayed, most of your boat
may have already passed over that area. We recommend that you operate the boat at a very slow speed
if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.
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. ,
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.
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