Installation Instructions
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... NMEA Ground > Blue (out) Brown (in ) wire to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. The maximum current is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the... Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for wire identification. 2. Set the serial port(s) on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP ...
... NMEA Ground > Blue (out) Brown (in ) wire to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. The maximum current is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the... Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for wire identification. 2. Set the serial port(s) on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP ...
Installation Instructions
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...HotFix™ and Ultrascroll™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. All rights reserved. Information ... of this and other electronic storage medium to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that ...
...HotFix™ and Ultrascroll™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. All rights reserved. Information ... of this and other electronic storage medium to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that ...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... From the Navigation chart, use the chart or turn list to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Repeat this step to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. If you pan past the edge of the Navigation chart ( ). From the Home screen,...the route. To switch between day mode and night mode: 1. press and release to the route. You can view the distance and bearing from your manual setting. press to return to edit. 3. To pan the map, press up , down , right, or left or right on the Rocker to ...
.... From the Navigation chart, use the chart or turn list to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Repeat this step to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. If you pan past the edge of the Navigation chart ( ). From the Home screen,...the route. To switch between day mode and night mode: 1. press and release to the route. You can view the distance and bearing from your manual setting. press to return to edit. 3. To pan the map, press up , down , right, or left or right on the Rocker to ...
Owner's Manual
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... 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin reserves the right to change without obligation to notify any purpose without the express permission of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, BlueChart®, ...g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st...
... 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin reserves the right to change without obligation to notify any purpose without the express permission of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, BlueChart®, ...g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st...
Owner's Manual
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... you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. 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 ... press SELECT again. Introduction 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 •...
... you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. 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 ... press SELECT again. Introduction 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 •...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Declaration of 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...
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Declaration of 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Sonar Settings 53 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC Contact 56 Viewing the DSC List 56 Receiving Distress Calls 56 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 57 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 57 Position Tracking 57 Introduction... 71 Capturing Screenshots 74 Caring for the Unit 74 Weather Data Warranty 75 Software License Agreement 76 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 76 Index 77 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
... Sonar Settings 53 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC Contact 56 Viewing the DSC List 56 Receiving Distress Calls 56 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 57 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 57 Position Tracking 57 Introduction... 71 Capturing Screenshots 74 Caring for the Unit 74 Weather Data Warranty 75 Software License Agreement 76 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 76 Index 77 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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...Ltd. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at 0808 2380000. For more information go to : www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal.jsp. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in compliance with the essential ... other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. lamps inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your unit. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
...Ltd. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at 0808 2380000. For more information go to : www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal.jsp. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in compliance with the essential ... other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. lamps inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your unit. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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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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Getting Started NMEA 2000® XM antenna with audio adapter External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 530/535/540/545 External GPS antenna GXM 31 antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 441/541 GPSMAP 430x/440x GPSMAP 430/431/440 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Getting Started NMEA 2000® XM antenna with audio adapter External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 530/535/540/545 External GPS antenna GXM 31 antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 441/541 GPSMAP 430x/440x GPSMAP 430/431/440 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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.... Welcome-select OK. Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Home Screen Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn on .) NMEA 0183 Devices-if you have NMEA 0183 devices connected...
.... Welcome-select OK. Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Home Screen Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn on .) NMEA 0183 Devices-if you have NMEA 0183 devices connected...
Owner's Manual
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...Range (is on track to your boat specifications for more information. AIS Alarm Time To (is not available if you select No for AIS Receiver)-select the time within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is not available if you select No for AIS...536, 545, and 546). Select Yes or No. Adjusting the Backlight 1. Press and release the Power key. 2. Refer to switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Color Mode. 3. Select Yes or No. Press left or right on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is detected, a message will ...
...Range (is on track to your boat specifications for more information. AIS Alarm Time To (is not available if you select No for AIS Receiver)-select the time within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is not available if you select No for AIS...536, 545, and 546). Select Yes or No. Adjusting the Backlight 1. Press and release the Power key. 2. Refer to switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Color Mode. 3. Select Yes or No. Press left or right on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is detected, a message will ...
Owner's Manual
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...items. HOME-Press to return to adjust the backlight and day and night modes. MENU-Press to the previous screen when indicated. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on or off. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at your current ...scroll the map, or to adjust the backlight level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. ...
...items. HOME-Press to return to adjust the backlight and day and night modes. MENU-Press to the previous screen when indicated. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on or off. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at your current ...scroll the map, or to adjust the backlight level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. ...
Owner's Manual
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... from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual CAUTION: Do not try to set speed, track control, and position. Press the card in simulator mode. Select Setup to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www...
... from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual CAUTION: Do not try to set speed, track control, and position. Press the card in simulator mode. Select Setup to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www...
Owner's Manual
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Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Fishing charts are available only if you use sonar features. •...Manual Press HOME from MapSource®, update 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: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin... from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts.
Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Fishing charts are available only if you use sonar features. •...Manual Press HOME from MapSource®, update 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: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin... from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts.
Owner's Manual
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... provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This chart works well for offshore deep-sea fishing. • Fish Eye 3D-provides an underwater 3D view that visually ...BlueChart g2 cartography for the USA and Bahamas shoreline. • Navigation Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to view ...
... provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This chart works well for offshore deep-sea fishing. • Fish Eye 3D-provides an underwater 3D view that visually ...BlueChart g2 cartography for the USA and Bahamas shoreline. • Navigation Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to view ...
Owner's Manual
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... 29) and tracks (page 31). Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers. Select Data Bar Setup to a destination. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on or off . Navigation Chart Menu To...; Navigation-turn on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to configure the Route Leg, Next Turn, and Destination options. • Fishing-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off .
... 29) and tracks (page 31). Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers. Select Data Bar Setup to a destination. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on or off . Navigation Chart Menu To...; Navigation-turn on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to configure the Route Leg, Next Turn, and Destination options. • Fishing-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off .
Owner's Manual
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... bottom of the screen if XM audio is on or off. Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 12). Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Wind to toggle between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG in white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on...
... bottom of the screen if XM audio is on or off. Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 12). Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Wind to toggle between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG in white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on...
Owner's Manual
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... control the zoom level, indicated by the scale at the bottom of the current map display, the screen scrolls forward to the destination. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 5. Select Go To (or Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card for Automatic Guidance). 7. As you pan past the edge...
... control the zoom level, indicated by the scale at the bottom of the current map display, the screen scrolls forward to the destination. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 5. Select Go To (or Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card for Automatic Guidance). 7. As you pan past the edge...