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... you are instructed to touch something, use your finger to turn the chartplotter on or off. For example, if you see, "Touch Charts > Navigation Chart," you should touch the Charts button on the screen. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual Small arrows (>) used in the text ... item on the screen, and then touch Navigation Chart. Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: • GPSMAP® 5208 • GPSMAP 5212 • GPSMAP 5215 Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • Touch Home from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Touch Menu ...
... you are instructed to touch something, use your finger to turn the chartplotter on or off. For example, if you see, "Touch Charts > Navigation Chart," you should touch the Charts button on the screen. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual Small arrows (>) used in the text ... item on the screen, and then touch Navigation Chart. Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: • GPSMAP® 5208 • GPSMAP 5212 • GPSMAP 5215 Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • Touch Home from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Touch Menu ...
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... 1 Front and Rear Panels 1 Turning the Chartplotter On 2 Turning the Chartplotter Off 2 Initializing Chartplotter Settings 2 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 3 Adjusting...and Using Routes 27 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 29 Viewing Information 30 Viewing Tide...the Marine Network 43 Viewing Connected Garmin Marine Network Devices 44 Using ...Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC...-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter 56 Position Tracking 57 Placing an...Registration 74 Contact Garmin 74 Declaration of Conformity (DoC ...
... 1 Front and Rear Panels 1 Turning the Chartplotter On 2 Turning the Chartplotter Off 2 Initializing Chartplotter Settings 2 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 3 Adjusting...and Using Routes 27 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 29 Viewing Information 30 Viewing Tide...the Marine Network 43 Viewing Connected Garmin Marine Network Devices 44 Using ...Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC...-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter 56 Position Tracking 57 Placing an...Registration 74 Contact Garmin 74 Declaration of Conformity (DoC ...
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...the Power key. Touch I Agree to your boat specifications for more information. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual See "Initializing Chartplotter Settings". 1. Getting Started Getting Started Turning the Chartplotter On Note: The first time you power on -screen measurements. • Minimum ...Safe Depth-specify the minimum safe depth for more information. • Minimum Overhead Clearance-specify the minimum overhead clearance for your chartplotter, you must go through a setup sequence. After a few moments, the Warning screen appears. These settings must configure a ...
...the Power key. Touch I Agree to your boat specifications for more information. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual See "Initializing Chartplotter Settings". 1. Getting Started Getting Started Turning the Chartplotter On Note: The first time you power on -screen measurements. • Minimum ...Safe Depth-specify the minimum safe depth for more information. • Minimum Overhead Clearance-specify the minimum overhead clearance for your chartplotter, you must go through a setup sequence. After a few moments, the Warning screen appears. These settings must configure a ...
Owner's Manual
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... the Power key. 2. Adjusting the Backlight 1. Brightness bar Adjusting the Color Mode 1. Card label GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual While the chartplotter is located on the lowerright corner of the chartplotter. • To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card until... are green . Touch Day Colors, Night Colors, or Auto. Select an option to adjust the backlight: • To allow the chartplotter to another compatible Garmin chartplotter or a computer (page 32). The SD card slot is on ambient light, touch Auto. • To manually adjust the backlight,...
... the Power key. 2. Adjusting the Backlight 1. Brightness bar Adjusting the Color Mode 1. Card label GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual While the chartplotter is located on the lowerright corner of the chartplotter. • To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card until... are green . Touch Day Colors, Night Colors, or Auto. Select an option to adjust the backlight: • To allow the chartplotter to another compatible Garmin chartplotter or a computer (page 32). The SD card slot is on ambient light, touch Auto. • To manually adjust the backlight,...
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... turned off for use indoors or for practice. Caution: Do not try to set speed, track control (simulated heading), position, simulator time, and simulator date. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, touch Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings > Reset. 2. Getting Started Getting Started Restoring the Original Factory Settings.... 2. Viewing System Information You can view the software version, basemap version, unit ID number, and your XM WX Weather® radio ID (if available). The chartplotter does not track satellites in simulator mode.
... turned off for use indoors or for practice. Caution: Do not try to set speed, track control (simulated heading), position, simulator time, and simulator date. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, touch Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings > Reset. 2. Getting Started Getting Started Restoring the Original Factory Settings.... 2. Viewing System Information You can view the software version, basemap version, unit ID number, and your XM WX Weather® radio ID (if available). The chartplotter does not track satellites in simulator mode.
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GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Fishing Charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-sets up and provides sonar information (only available if the chartplotter is connected to a Garmin sonar module) (page...Overboard (page 25). • Where To?-provides navigation features (page 23). • Radar-sets up and displays radar (only available if the chartplotter is connected to a radar module) (page 45). • Weather-sets up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation, forecast, fishing, ...
GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Fishing Charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-sets up and provides sonar information (only available if the chartplotter is connected to a Garmin sonar module) (page...Overboard (page 25). • Where To?-provides navigation features (page 23). • Radar-sets up and displays radar (only available if the chartplotter is connected to a radar module) (page 45). • Weather-sets up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation, forecast, fishing, ...
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...Vision preprogrammed SD cards. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fishing Charts and Fish Eye 3D views are displayed. The chartplotter selectively displays navigation data after you select the type of the Navigation chart ( ). Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if... your chartplotter is connected to view map information, and as a navigational aid. Using Charts Using Charts Using Charts The GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotters have a basic worldwide imagery map and built-in an overhead view. •...
...Vision preprogrammed SD cards. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fishing Charts and Fish Eye 3D views are displayed. The chartplotter selectively displays navigation data after you select the type of the Navigation chart ( ). Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if... your chartplotter is connected to view map information, and as a navigational aid. Using Charts Using Charts Using Charts The GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotters have a basic worldwide imagery map and built-in an overhead view. •...
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... • Navigation-turn the Distance to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off . If you touch Auto, the chartplotter turns the Navigation data bar on or off . Select Wind to a destination. Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 11). Data bars...are navigating a route. Wind VMG is on or off . Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Are Displayed in the data bars. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual Touch Data Bar Setup to your destination (only available while navigating). Using Charts Using Charts Stop Navigation-stop...
... • Navigation-turn the Distance to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off . If you touch Auto, the chartplotter turns the Navigation data bar on or off . Select Wind to a destination. Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 11). Data bars...are navigating a route. Wind VMG is on or off . Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Are Displayed in the data bars. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual Touch Data Bar Setup to your destination (only available while navigating). Using Charts Using Charts Stop Navigation-stop...
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...Fishing Harbor Rescue Station Fishing Prohibited Tide Station Information Yacht Harbor Current Station Marine Services *Some symbols might see page 27. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual To create a route to a point on the screen to the destination. Using Charts Using Charts ...use graphic symbols to denote map features, which follow the standards for Automatic Guidance (page 28). 6. Navigating to a Point on your Garmin chartplotter. Touch Navigate To. 5. Some common symbols you want to go. 4. Touch Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Radar Overlay. 3. From ...
...Fishing Harbor Rescue Station Fishing Prohibited Tide Station Information Yacht Harbor Current Station Marine Services *Some symbols might see page 27. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual To create a route to a point on the screen to the destination. Using Charts Using Charts ...use graphic symbols to denote map features, which follow the standards for Automatic Guidance (page 28). 6. Navigating to a Point on your Garmin chartplotter. Touch Navigate To. 5. Some common symbols you want to go. 4. Touch Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Radar Overlay. 3. From ...
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... heading. • Head Up-sets the map display to Off, Land Only, or Photo Map. Tides/Currents-turns the display of navigation is always up. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual 11 Using Charts Changing the Navigation Chart Settings From the Home screen, touch Charts > Navigation Chart > Menu > Chart Setup. Photos-sets... From the Home screen, touch Charts > Navigation Chart > Menu > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. True wind direction or apparent wind direction can be displayed if the chartplotter is only available while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card (page 18).
... heading. • Head Up-sets the map display to Off, Land Only, or Photo Map. Tides/Currents-turns the display of navigation is always up. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual 11 Using Charts Changing the Navigation Chart Settings From the Home screen, touch Charts > Navigation Chart > Menu > Chart Setup. Photos-sets... From the Home screen, touch Charts > Navigation Chart > Menu > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. True wind direction or apparent wind direction can be displayed if the chartplotter is only available while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card (page 18).
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...Waypoints & Tracks-view and add waypoints and tracks, and configure how they are displayed. • Tracks-turn tracks on or off . GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual 13 Use the touchscreen to point to an external Automatic Identification System (AIS) or Digital Selective Calling (DSC) device...information about other vessels, your boat enters water shallower than this setting. • Lane Width-adjusts the width of the water when the chartplotter is 2. Chart Appearance-customize the Perspective 3D chart. • Range Rings-toggles the range rings on the map. • Safe Depth...
...Waypoints & Tracks-view and add waypoints and tracks, and configure how they are displayed. • Tracks-turn tracks on or off . GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual 13 Use the touchscreen to point to an external Automatic Identification System (AIS) or Digital Selective Calling (DSC) device...information about other vessels, your boat enters water shallower than this setting. • Lane Width-adjusts the width of the water when the chartplotter is 2. Chart Appearance-customize the Perspective 3D chart. • Range Rings-toggles the range rings on the map. • Safe Depth...
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...time the current track began or Entire Log. 3. To retrace the active track: 1. Using Charts Using Radar Overlay When you connect your chartplotter to an optional Garmin marine radar, you can be recorded. To clear the active track: From the Home screen, touch Information > User Data > Tracks >... active track. Select either the time the current track began or Midnight, if shown; Select a track to view information about the track. 14 GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual To turn the track log on the screen. From the Home screen, touch Information > User Data > Tracks > Follow...
...time the current track began or Entire Log. 3. To retrace the active track: 1. Using Charts Using Radar Overlay When you connect your chartplotter to an optional Garmin marine radar, you can be recorded. To clear the active track: From the Home screen, touch Information > User Data > Tracks >... active track. Select either the time the current track began or Midnight, if shown; Select a track to view information about the track. 14 GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual To turn the track log on the screen. From the Home screen, touch Information > User Data > Tracks > Follow...
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... chart works well for offshore deep-sea fishing. • High Resolution Satellite Imagery-provides high resolution satellite images for the most out of the interval. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual 15 Track Color-sets the color of interest (POIs) along the shore. • Auto Guidance-uses specified boat safe depth and... based on a distance between points. ◦ Time-records the track based on a time interval. ◦ Resolution-records the track plot based on a variance from your chartplotter. The distance value (Change) is recorded.
... chart works well for offshore deep-sea fishing. • High Resolution Satellite Imagery-provides high resolution satellite images for the most out of the interval. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual 15 Track Color-sets the color of interest (POIs) along the shore. • Auto Guidance-uses specified boat safe depth and... based on a distance between points. ◦ Time-records the track based on a time interval. ◦ Resolution-records the track plot based on a variance from your chartplotter. The distance value (Change) is recorded.
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...SD cards are not using the card, keep it away from the SD card to your chartplotter is helpful when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and when trying to ... a BlueChart g2 Vision SD Card You can use the SD card only on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units. is momentarily indicated by the scale ( ) at the bottom of the Mariner's Eye 3D... 3D screen, touch Menu. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 1. The view is over 3D terrain. 16 GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual Use the touchscreen to point to Waypoints & Tracks, Other Vessels, Surface Radar, and...
...SD cards are not using the card, keep it away from the SD card to your chartplotter is helpful when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and when trying to ... a BlueChart g2 Vision SD Card You can use the SD card only on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units. is momentarily indicated by the scale ( ) at the bottom of the Mariner's Eye 3D... 3D screen, touch Menu. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 1. The view is over 3D terrain. 16 GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual Use the touchscreen to point to Waypoints & Tracks, Other Vessels, Surface Radar, and...
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... data field pane on the optional network devices you have connected to your GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotter and whether you can customize it. You can view a combination screen at the same time. Touch a combination. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual 21 From the Combinations screen, touch an unused... Stop Panning. • From the sonar or video screen, touch Back. Select an option to return to be displayed on the chartplotter and network configuration. The number of options available on the Combinations screen depends on the right side of the screen. After you select...
... data field pane on the optional network devices you have connected to your GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotter and whether you can customize it. You can view a combination screen at the same time. Touch a combination. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual 21 From the Combinations screen, touch an unused... Stop Panning. • From the sonar or video screen, touch Back. Select an option to return to be displayed on the chartplotter and network configuration. The number of options available on the Combinations screen depends on the right side of the screen. After you select...
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...devices, such as 1. Touch the numbered button of combination screens. • Touch Layout to change the function of the following actions to your chartplotter. To change to vertical or horizontal layout. • Touch XM Bar to toggle the XM bar on or off. • Touch Data Bar... to view. Nav Chart or 2. Touch Menu > Change Combination. Touch the function that screen. 22 GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual Combination screen 1 Combination screen 2 XM bar Data bar 2. Select an option to customize the Combinations screen: Note: You can...
...devices, such as 1. Touch the numbered button of combination screens. • Touch Layout to change the function of the following actions to your chartplotter. To change to vertical or horizontal layout. • Touch XM Bar to toggle the XM bar on or off. • Touch Data Bar... to view. Nav Chart or 2. Touch Menu > Change Combination. Touch the function that screen. 22 GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual Combination screen 1 Combination screen 2 XM bar Data bar 2. Select an option to customize the Combinations screen: Note: You can...
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...using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card for and navigate to nearby fuel, repairs, and other services, as well as waypoints and routes. The chartplotter shows the list of three methods: Go To, Route To, or Guide To. • Go To-takes you directly to navigate. Touch ... your location to a destination, allowing you want to the destination. • Route To-creates a route from your destination. Select a destination. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual 23 You must create waypoints and routes before continuing navigation. Caution: Guide To does not assure obstacle and bottom clearance. ...
...using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card for and navigate to nearby fuel, repairs, and other services, as well as waypoints and routes. The chartplotter shows the list of three methods: Go To, Route To, or Guide To. • Go To-takes you directly to navigate. Touch ... your location to a destination, allowing you want to the destination. • Route To-creates a route from your destination. Select a destination. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual 23 You must create waypoints and routes before continuing navigation. Caution: Guide To does not assure obstacle and bottom clearance. ...
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... you can store up to the MOB location. Touch Create Waypoint. marks the waypoint. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual 25 Touch Yes to begin navigating to 1,500 waypoints with an international MOB symbol is created and the chartplotter begins active navigation to the marked location. To mark your present location. Where To...
... you can store up to the MOB location. Touch Create Waypoint. marks the waypoint. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual 25 Touch Yes to begin navigating to 1,500 waypoints with an international MOB symbol is created and the chartplotter begins active navigation to the marked location. To mark your present location. Where To...
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...8226; Touch Change Date > Manual to view information for a different date. • Touch Change Time to view information for the selected station. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual 31 From the Home screen, touch Information > Tides/Currents > Celestial. From the Home screen, touch Information > Tides/...Information Viewing Celestial Information Use the Celestial screen to view the moon phase at the specified date and time. By default, the chartplotter displays celestial information for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, moon phase, and approximate sky view location of the sun and moon...
...8226; Touch Change Date > Manual to view information for a different date. • Touch Change Time to view information for the selected station. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual 31 From the Home screen, touch Information > Tides/Currents > Celestial. From the Home screen, touch Information > Tides/...Information Viewing Celestial Information Use the Celestial screen to view the moon phase at the specified date and time. By default, the chartplotter displays celestial information for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, moon phase, and approximate sky view location of the sun and moon...
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...Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 3. From the Home screen, touch Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Card. 32 GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual This only needs to be done the first time you want to copy to indicate the name of the chartplotter. 2. Complete one ... file name from the SD card to the computer. 4. Insert an SD card into your MapSource version on the SD card. Check your chartplotter to your chartplotter. 6. From within MapSource, click on the front of the new file: • Select the file name from an SD card or network...
...Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 3. From the Home screen, touch Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Card. 32 GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual This only needs to be done the first time you want to copy to indicate the name of the chartplotter. 2. Complete one ... file name from the SD card to the computer. 4. Insert an SD card into your MapSource version on the SD card. Check your chartplotter to your chartplotter. 6. From within MapSource, click on the front of the new file: • Select the file name from an SD card or network...