Important Safety and Product Information
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.... NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts maps, or to determine if your boat. If your unit contains or accepts mapping products, follow these guidelines to ensure safe navigating. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all information needed to navigate safely. • Use this unit only as a navigational aid. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure...
.... NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts maps, or to determine if your boat. If your unit contains or accepts mapping products, follow these guidelines to ensure safe navigating. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all information needed to navigate safely. • Use this unit only as a navigational aid. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center. Repairs should only be responsible for any user-serviceable parts. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is intended to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the FCC rules. Such repairs or replacement will not occur in a residential installation. Garmin retains the exclusive right to be used for any components that the customer...
... correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center. Repairs should only be responsible for any user-serviceable parts. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is intended to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the FCC rules. Such repairs or replacement will not occur in a residential installation. Garmin retains the exclusive right to be used for any components that the customer...
Installation Instructions
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... mounts listed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. If any parts are missing, contact your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. Connect the chartplotter to the following instructions. Connect the cables to determine the feature set and installation requirements of the drilling or cutting surface. To install and use your...
... mounts listed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. If any parts are missing, contact your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. Connect the chartplotter to the following instructions. Connect the cables to determine the feature set and installation requirements of the drilling or cutting surface. To install and use your...
Installation Instructions
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...(in storage or operating conditions) may damage the mounting bracket. This type of failure and related consequences are two mounting options for the routing and connection of the three holes...viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The compact waterproof chartplotter housing is snug. 3. Rotate the swivel mount bracket by the manufacturer's limited warranty. Notice: Use pan-head machine bolts or self-tapping screws to mount the chartplotter into place. There should be at least a 3 in exposed locations or at the locations...
...(in storage or operating conditions) may damage the mounting bracket. This type of failure and related consequences are two mounting options for the routing and connection of the three holes...viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The compact waterproof chartplotter housing is snug. 3. Rotate the swivel mount bracket by the manufacturer's limited warranty. Notice: Use pan-head machine bolts or self-tapping screws to mount the chartplotter into place. There should be at least a 3 in exposed locations or at the locations...
Installation Instructions
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... the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. cable clamps (2) G - rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. H 4. Retighten the transducer after installation on the exposed end of the 10-32 × 1.75 in calm water. • Mount the transducer as close to the center of using sonar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Installing a Transducer...
... the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. cable clamps (2) G - rubber washer (1) I Notice: Do not cut the transducer lead or any existing (Garmin or non-Garmin) transducer cables. H 4. Retighten the transducer after installation on the exposed end of the 10-32 × 1.75 in calm water. • Mount the transducer as close to the center of using sonar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Installing a Transducer...
Installation Instructions
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... to eliminate the degradation. 4. Temp. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. Begin testing the installation at a slow speed. If the signal does not improve, you recently acquired satellites. **Cold: your unit is severely degraded, note the...
... to eliminate the degradation. 4. Temp. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 320 × 240 pixels. To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. Begin testing the installation at a slow speed. If the signal does not improve, you recently acquired satellites. **Cold: your unit is severely degraded, note the...
Quick Reference Guide
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... an MOB: 1. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Searching for the waypoint you want to the location, select the location > Navigate To > Go To. Use the map pointer ( ) to select the location you want to edit. 3. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide From the Home screen, select Where To?. 2.
... an MOB: 1. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Searching for the waypoint you want to the location, select the location > Navigate To > Go To. Use the map pointer ( ) to select the location you want to edit. 3. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide From the Home screen, select Where To?. 2.
Quick Reference Guide
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... or right on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to access additional settings and configuration options; Adjusting the Display Settings To adjust the backlight: 1. Select Navigate To > Route To. 3. Turning the Unit On and Acquiring a Signal See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box...
... or right on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to access additional settings and configuration options; Adjusting the Display Settings To adjust the backlight: 1. Select Navigate To > Route To. 3. Turning the Unit On and Acquiring a Signal See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 15 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner's Eye 3D 16 Using Fish Eye 3D 18 Using Fishing Charts 19...
... 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 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 15 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner's Eye 3D 16 Using Fish Eye 3D 18 Using Fishing Charts 19...
Owner's Manual
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... Warning screen appears, select I Agree to display on your screen. Note: The first time you turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. Language-select the language to view the Home screen. AIS Receiver (is not available if you must configure the initial settings. Time Format-specify whether you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to a serial port, specify which ports are connected. Note: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen...
... Warning screen appears, select I Agree to display on your screen. Note: The first time you turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. Language-select the language to view the Home screen. AIS Receiver (is not available if you must configure the initial settings. Time Format-specify whether you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to a serial port, specify which ports are connected. Note: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen...
Owner's Manual
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... waypoints, routes, and tracks to purchase additional map data information. You may need this information to update the system software or to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). CAUTION: Do not try to eject it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in until it to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode...
... waypoints, routes, and tracks to purchase additional map data information. You may need this information to update the system software or to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). CAUTION: Do not try to eject it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in until it to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode...
Owner's Manual
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... audio is on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. Use the Rocker to which you turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed, Wind Angle, and Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) data bar on or off the Route Leg data bar. Select Wind to denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Using Charts • Fuel-turn the Fuel...
... audio is on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. Use the Rocker to which you turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed, Wind Angle, and Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) data bar on or off the Route Leg data bar. Select Wind to denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Using Charts • Fuel-turn the Fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... type of chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When connected to area traffic. Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are actively transmitting AIS information. Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to an external AIS device, the chartplotter...
... type of chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When connected to area traffic. Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are actively transmitting AIS information. Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to an external AIS device, the chartplotter...
Owner's Manual
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... EGNOS, the device takes longer to Card button is lost. The Save to acquire satellites. • Speed Filter-select On, Off, or Auto. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to set simulator options, such as a troubleshooting tool. Select Custom to set when the unit makes audible sounds. Select Setup to individually define units of system events. Auto Power (GPSMAP 431/441/531/541/536/546, including "s" models)-turn Simulator mode (page...
... EGNOS, the device takes longer to Card button is lost. The Save to acquire satellites. • Speed Filter-select On, Off, or Auto. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to set simulator options, such as a troubleshooting tool. Select Custom to set when the unit makes audible sounds. Select Setup to individually define units of system events. Auto Power (GPSMAP 431/441/531/541/536/546, including "s" models)-turn Simulator mode (page...
Owner's Manual
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... using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. The auto setting automatically turns daylight saving time on or off, depending on ) or by waypoint name, or whether the description of year. Configuring the Chartplotter Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a Garmin sounder module to set the magnetic variation value. Heading-sets the reference used in which the map is automatically set to the next leg. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Position Format-change...
... using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. The auto setting automatically turns daylight saving time on or off, depending on ) or by waypoint name, or whether the description of year. Configuring the Chartplotter Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a Garmin sounder module to set the magnetic variation value. Heading-sets the reference used in which the map is automatically set to the next leg. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Position Format-change...
Owner's Manual
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... Auto Guidance line. Serial Port 1-configures the input/output format for sounder, route, system, and Garmin NMEA settings. 44 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual NMEA 0183 Setup-enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences for serial port 1 to use when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA devices, a computer, or other Garmin devices. If you selected Nearest or Farthest, review the placement of the Shoreline Distance setting. Determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles, and whether the turns...
... Auto Guidance line. Serial Port 1-configures the input/output format for sounder, route, system, and Garmin NMEA settings. 44 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual NMEA 0183 Setup-enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences for serial port 1 to use when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA devices, a computer, or other Garmin devices. If you selected Nearest or Farthest, review the placement of the Shoreline Distance setting. Determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles, and whether the turns...
Owner's Manual
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... screen, select Configure > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup. 2. If a NMEA 2000 device has configuration options or settings, select the device for a list of NMEA output. • Waypoint IDs-determine how the unit identifies waypoint identifiers (Names or Numbers). Only the GPSMAP 430/440/530/540/535/545 (including "s" models) are met. Specify alarm information. Arrival-set a navigation alarm from a turn on the alarm. 5. To set the unit to arrival. 45 Select an alarm category. 3. Setting Navigation...
... screen, select Configure > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup. 2. If a NMEA 2000 device has configuration options or settings, select the device for a list of NMEA output. • Waypoint IDs-determine how the unit identifies waypoint identifiers (Names or Numbers). Only the GPSMAP 430/440/530/540/535/545 (including "s" models) are met. Specify alarm information. Arrival-set a navigation alarm from a turn on the alarm. 5. To set the unit to arrival. 45 Select an alarm category. 3. Setting Navigation...
Owner's Manual
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... the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Fuel > Total Onboard > On (or Off). 2. Enter a positive number to compensate for a keel. This shows the depth at the water line), enter a (+) positive number. To receive fuel-level information, your chartplotter to indicate the fuel level at the surface. 3. Enter a negative number to offset for a large vessel that may draw several feet of water. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Setting Weather Alarms Note...
... the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Fuel > Total Onboard > On (or Off). 2. Enter a positive number to compensate for a keel. This shows the depth at the water line), enter a (+) positive number. To receive fuel-level information, your chartplotter to indicate the fuel level at the surface. 3. Enter a negative number to offset for a large vessel that may draw several feet of water. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Setting Weather Alarms Note...
Owner's Manual
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... set a waypoint at the time the DSC distress call was sent with Radio to change the line color. If position information was sent. This option is only available if you are connected via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, your chartplotter alerts you when your radio is a log of the vessel, and select Done. If your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call . 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
... set a waypoint at the time the DSC distress call was sent with Radio to change the line color. If position information was sent. This option is only available if you are connected via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, your chartplotter alerts you when your radio is a log of the vessel, and select Done. If your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call . 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... the position report (page 10). For example, if you can use the chartplotter interface to show trails, the Navigation chart displays a black dot for tracked vessels: 1. Using Digital Selective Calling • Select Clear Report to delete the call report. • Select Navigate To to edit the line color. Configuring Vessel Trails on which you connect your call. 58 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To set up...
... the position report (page 10). For example, if you can use the chartplotter interface to show trails, the Navigation chart displays a black dot for tracked vessels: 1. Using Digital Selective Calling • Select Clear Report to delete the call report. • Select Navigate To to edit the line color. Configuring Vessel Trails on which you connect your call. 58 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To set up...