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... This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 430/430s GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 540/540s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 545/545s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME...Chart, and press SELECT again. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the Navigation Chart: page 8. • Changing ...
... This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 430/430s GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 540/540s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 545/545s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME...Chart, and press SELECT again. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the Navigation Chart: page 8. • Changing ...
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... Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 3 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts...
... Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 3 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts...
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Unit Overview Getting Started GPSMAP 536/546 NMEA 2000 Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 531 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SD card slot GPSMAP 546 shown
Unit Overview Getting Started GPSMAP 536/546 NMEA 2000 Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 531 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SD card slot GPSMAP 546 shown
Owner's Manual
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... compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in simulator mode. Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to purchase additional map data information. The SD card slot... Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. Press the card in again and release it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series...
... compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in simulator mode. Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to purchase additional map data information. The SD card slot... Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. Press the card in again and release it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series...
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...settings (page 41). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to ...the most-current version of MapSource by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish ...
...settings (page 41). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to ...the most-current version of MapSource by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish ...
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...view map information, and as a three-dimensional navigation aid. Fishing charts, Fish Eye 3D, and Mariner's Eye 3D views are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of the Navigation chart at the same time. Using ...Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to plan your course, to the information on your course), and provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP...
...view map information, and as a three-dimensional navigation aid. Fishing charts, Fish Eye 3D, and Mariner's Eye 3D views are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of the Navigation chart at the same time. Using ...Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to plan your course, to the information on your course), and provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP...
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... the home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup. Photos-sets the high-resolution satellite images to a compatible marine wind sensor. 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If more information about on or off . Roses-displays a compass rose around your boat, indicating compass ... the unit is connected to Off, Land Only, or On. For more than one item is only available while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. High-resolution satellite imagery is in -depth graph for a tide station to highlight a tide-station icon ( ), and press SELECT. Tides/...
... the home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup. Photos-sets the high-resolution satellite images to a compatible marine wind sensor. 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If more information about on or off . Roses-displays a compass rose around your boat, indicating compass ... the unit is connected to Off, Land Only, or On. For more than one item is only available while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. High-resolution satellite imagery is in -depth graph for a tide station to highlight a tide-station icon ( ), and press SELECT. Tides/...
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... heading line. Selecting Auto filters out light sectors, depending on the zoom level. • Chart Borders-turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press left on the map at , or deeper than the specified value are shaded in the direction of travel. •...
... heading line. Selecting Auto filters out light sectors, depending on the zoom level. • Chart Borders-turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press left on the map at , or deeper than the specified value are shaded in the direction of travel. •...
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... other vessels. This setting also affects routes (Route To), but does not affect automatic guidance (Guide To). Using Mariner's Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner's Eye 3D, which provides a detailed three-dimensional view from above and behind the boat (according to your unit must.... • Lane Width-adjusts the width of tracks that have an XM subscription.) See page 60 for additional information. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 16 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This view is helpful when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is ...
... other vessels. This setting also affects routes (Route To), but does not affect automatic guidance (Guide To). Using Mariner's Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner's Eye 3D, which provides a detailed three-dimensional view from above and behind the boat (according to your unit must.... • Lane Width-adjusts the width of tracks that have an XM subscription.) See page 60 for additional information. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 16 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This view is helpful when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is ...
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... Menu" on the chart. Select Chart Setup > Photos. 3. The Fishing chart uses detailed bathymetric data on a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card, and is shown on the land, sea, or both land and water. To access additional settings from the Fishing chart, press MENU....of the Navigation chart when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Using Charts Navaids-displays navigational aids, such as beacons, lights, and obstructions. To customize the appearance of the bottom contours on page 9. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 19 Enabling High Resolution Satellite...
... Menu" on the chart. Select Chart Setup > Photos. 3. The Fishing chart uses detailed bathymetric data on a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card, and is shown on the land, sea, or both land and water. To access additional settings from the Fishing chart, press MENU....of the Navigation chart when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Using Charts Navaids-displays navigational aids, such as beacons, lights, and obstructions. To customize the appearance of the bottom contours on page 9. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 19 Enabling High Resolution Satellite...
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... to your BlueChart g2 Vision region, either zoom in and out while viewing the aerial photo on the full screen. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Use these photos to help orient yourself to arrival. Viewing Aerial Photos Preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards contain aerial photographs of many landmarks, marinas, and harbors.
... to your BlueChart g2 Vision region, either zoom in and out while viewing the aerial photo on the full screen. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Use these photos to help orient yourself to arrival. Viewing Aerial Photos Preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards contain aerial photographs of many landmarks, marinas, and harbors.
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... such as nearby fuel, repairs, and ramps. Where To? Navigating to a Destination You can search for, and navigate to your destination. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 27 option on the Home screen to search for this option to , waypoints, routes, tracks, and services such...navigate to navigate. Where To? To begin navigating: 1. Select the category to which you can navigate to a destination using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card for , and navigate to appear. From the Home screen, select Where To?. 2. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before you ...
... such as nearby fuel, repairs, and ramps. Where To? Navigating to a Destination You can search for, and navigate to your destination. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 27 option on the Home screen to search for this option to , waypoints, routes, tracks, and services such...navigate to navigate. Where To? To begin navigating: 1. Select the category to which you can navigate to a destination using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card for , and navigate to appear. From the Home screen, select Where To?. 2. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before you ...
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...a Garmin Autopilot When you start any type of navigation (Go To, Route To, Guide To, or Follow Track), if you are prompted to detailed marine charting, BlueChart g2 Vision has the following features: • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the SD card to your computer for backup or viewing purposes. GPSMAP 400... Vision data from above and behind the boat for a realistic view of interest (POIs) along the shore. You can only use the SD card on the Navigation chart. • Aerial Photos-provides a view of marinas and other points of the land and water on BlueChart g2 Vision-...
...a Garmin Autopilot When you start any type of navigation (Go To, Route To, Guide To, or Follow Track), if you are prompted to detailed marine charting, BlueChart g2 Vision has the following features: • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the SD card to your computer for backup or viewing purposes. GPSMAP 400... Vision data from above and behind the boat for a realistic view of interest (POIs) along the shore. You can only use the SD card on the Navigation chart. • Aerial Photos-provides a view of marinas and other points of the land and water on BlueChart g2 Vision-...
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...: You can select both tide-station and current-station information directly from an SD card or network. This file provides information to MapSource to view current-station information for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 3. Select Information > Tides & Currents > Currents. 2. If the version ... the most-current version by clicking Help > About MapSource. Check your chartplotter from the Home screen, select Information > User Data. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Viewing User Data To view user data, from a specific SD card. 2.
...: You can select both tide-station and current-station information directly from an SD card or network. This file provides information to MapSource to view current-station information for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 3. Select Information > Tides & Currents > Currents. 2. If the version ... the most-current version by clicking Help > About MapSource. Check your chartplotter from the Home screen, select Information > User Data. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Viewing User Data To view user data, from a specific SD card. 2.
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...Information > User Data > Data Transfer. Click Send. 7. From the Home screen on your unit is transferred from the SD card to your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. 9. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > ...; Select Add New File to the chartplotter. 38 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Insert an SD card into the SD card slot on your chartplotter. 8. Viewing Information 4. From within MapSource, click Transfer > Send to an SD card: 1. Insert the SD card into your chartplotter. 4. Complete one of the unit...
...Information > User Data > Data Transfer. Click Send. 7. From the Home screen on your unit is transferred from the SD card to your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. 9. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > ...; Select Add New File to the chartplotter. 38 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Insert an SD card into the SD card slot on your chartplotter. 8. Viewing Information 4. From within MapSource, click Transfer > Send to an SD card: 1. Insert the SD card into your chartplotter. 4. Complete one of the unit...
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.... 3. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on your chartplotter: 1. From the Home screen on the SD card. 6. Insert the SD card into an SD card reader attached to the network. From the Home screen..., select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Save To Card. Insert an SD card (at least 4 GB) into the SD card slot on the front of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP...
.... 3. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on your chartplotter: 1. From the Home screen on the SD card. 6. Insert the SD card into an SD card reader attached to the network. From the Home screen..., select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Save To Card. Insert an SD card (at least 4 GB) into the SD card slot on the front of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP...
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... Use a different number. Delete unneeded contacts to transfer on the SD card. Entering Unsafe Region-the boat is approaching an unsafe region as defined by your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have an SD card inserted into the SD card slot in order to a location with an MMSI. Invalid MMSI...Already Exists-you requested. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Take appropriate action. Card Needed-Your unit needs to transfer user data from an SD card that zone. 72 Entering Safe Region-the boat is data to add new ones. DSC Position Report Received From-shows the MMSI ...
... Use a different number. Delete unneeded contacts to transfer on the SD card. Entering Unsafe Region-the boat is approaching an unsafe region as defined by your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have an SD card inserted into the SD card slot in order to a location with an MMSI. Invalid MMSI...Already Exists-you requested. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Take appropriate action. Card Needed-Your unit needs to transfer user data from an SD card that zone. 72 Entering Safe Region-the boat is data to add new ones. DSC Position Report Received From-shows the MMSI ...
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... was truncated to make space for some other reason. No additional track log data can be stored without an SD card containing user data being present in memory. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 73 Sonar Timeout-there is set to "Stop When Full." Track Truncated-a complete... uploaded track does not fit into memory. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to the connected device. If the transducer...
... was truncated to make space for some other reason. No additional track log data can be stored without an SD card containing user data being present in memory. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 73 Sonar Timeout-there is set to "Stop When Full." Track Truncated-a complete... uploaded track does not fit into memory. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to the connected device. If the transducer...
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...GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Copy the appropriate .bmp file on the front of any location on the screen is coated with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. To capture screenshots: 1. Remove the SD card from the chartplotter and insert it into the SD card slot on the card ...not detected. Waypoint Already Exists-you want to any screen displayed on the SD card. 3. Modify the waypoint name or delete the existing waypoint. To copy the screenshots to a computer. 2. From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on your unit as safe for at least six seconds. 5....
...GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Copy the appropriate .bmp file on the front of any location on the screen is coated with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. To capture screenshots: 1. Remove the SD card from the chartplotter and insert it into the SD card slot on the card ...not detected. Waypoint Already Exists-you want to any screen displayed on the SD card. 3. Modify the waypoint name or delete the existing waypoint. To copy the screenshots to a computer. 2. From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on your unit as safe for at least six seconds. 5....
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...Safety Shading 14 safe zone collision alarm 26 satellite imagery enabling 19 Save To Card 38, 39, 41 screenshots 74 scroll speed 52 SD cards inserting 6 removing 6 sea conditions 66 SELECT key 5 Serial Port setup 44 Service Points 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Precision 45 Power/Backlight key 5 power source 70... 16, 18 Language 42 lightning information 62 low-pressure center 64 M man overboard 29, 57 map datum 42 MapSource data 37 Mariner's Eye 3D AIS 26 MARPA 26 mariner's eye 3D colors 17 mark current location 29 MARPA threats 26 MENU key 5 messages 71 78 move a waypoint 29 My Boat...
...Safety Shading 14 safe zone collision alarm 26 satellite imagery enabling 19 Save To Card 38, 39, 41 screenshots 74 scroll speed 52 SD cards inserting 6 removing 6 sea conditions 66 SELECT key 5 Serial Port setup 44 Service Points 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Precision 45 Power/Backlight key 5 power source 70... 16, 18 Language 42 lightning information 62 low-pressure center 64 M man overboard 29, 57 map datum 42 MapSource data 37 Mariner's Eye 3D AIS 26 MARPA 26 mariner's eye 3D colors 17 mark current location 29 MARPA threats 26 MENU key 5 messages 71 78 move a waypoint 29 My Boat...