Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual)
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... template. Remove the protective liner and apply the template to the location you have limited space behind the mounting surface, this kit to flush mount a GPSMAP 500 series unit into a flat panel. • Select an appropriately sized location for the unit. • Use the Flush Mount Template provided to begin cutting... very careful when cutting this hole, because there is inserted correctly, it will snap into place within the unit housing. • Connect the wiring harness, GPS antenna, and XM antenna (if applicable) to the unit housing. To install the Flush Mount Kit: 1.
... template. Remove the protective liner and apply the template to the location you have limited space behind the mounting surface, this kit to flush mount a GPSMAP 500 series unit into a flat panel. • Select an appropriately sized location for the unit. • Use the Flush Mount Template provided to begin cutting... very careful when cutting this hole, because there is inserted correctly, it will snap into place within the unit housing. • Connect the wiring harness, GPS antenna, and XM antenna (if applicable) to the unit housing. To install the Flush Mount Kit: 1.
Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual)
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... surface. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: You must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts...
... surface. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: You must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts...
Installation Instructions
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..., 535, 540, and 545 ➋➊ ➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000 ➌ External GPS antenna (sold separately) ➍ Compatible XM antenna with audio adapter (sold separately) ➎ Compatible XM antenna (sold separately) GPSMAP 521, 541, 551 GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on . Testing the Optional Transducer Installation...
..., 535, 540, and 545 ➋➊ ➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000 ➌ External GPS antenna (sold separately) ➍ Compatible XM antenna with audio adapter (sold separately) ➎ Compatible XM antenna (sold separately) GPSMAP 521, 541, 551 GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556 Testing the Installation To turn on . Testing the Optional Transducer Installation...
Installation Instructions
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.... diagonal (10.6 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels, capable of 4,096 colors. Temp. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Make moderate turns in . It might have to move the transducer to see if the signal...
.... diagonal (10.6 cm), QVGA display with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels, capable of 4,096 colors. Temp. GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 (s): High-sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Make moderate turns in . It might have to move the transducer to see if the signal...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... Select the route to edit the route, delete the route, or navigate to access additional settings and configuration options; Select Edit Route. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you select Use Waypoint List, select the first waypoint on the unit, press and release the Power key. Select Backlight. 3.... unit, press and hold to turn toward your current location and to scroll to begin navigating the route. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on lists, or to switch between modes. Press and release the Power key. 2. To switch...
.... Select the route to edit the route, delete the route, or navigate to access additional settings and configuration options; Select Edit Route. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you select Use Waypoint List, select the first waypoint on the unit, press and release the Power key. Select Backlight. 3.... unit, press and hold to turn toward your current location and to scroll to begin navigating the route. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on lists, or to switch between modes. Press and release the Power key. 2. To switch...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring the Original Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the Navigation...in the text. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 431/431s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen...
Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring the Original Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the Navigation...in the text. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 431/431s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 2 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 5 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring... and Using Waypoints 30 Creating and Using Routes 31 Using Tracks 33 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 34 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 35 Viewing Information 36 Viewing a Compass 36 Viewing Numbers 36 Viewing Trip Information 37 Viewing and Customizing Engine...
... 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 2 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 5 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring... and Using Waypoints 30 Creating and Using Routes 31 Using Tracks 33 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 34 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 35 Viewing Information 36 Viewing a Compass 36 Viewing Numbers 36 Viewing Trip Information 37 Viewing and Customizing Engine...
Owner's Manual
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To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. Note: The first time you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key.
To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. Note: The first time you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key.
Owner's Manual
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... simulations and do not represent the strength of the Home screen are green . Press to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and... level. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the backlight and day and night modes. ROCKER-Press to adjust the range of the sonar. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of actual satellite signals.
... simulations and do not represent the strength of the Home screen are green . Press to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and... level. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the backlight and day and night modes. ROCKER-Press to adjust the range of the sonar. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of actual satellite signals.
Owner's Manual
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...bars • Cruising-turn the Distance to configure the position of the data on the screen. • Navigation-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your chartplotter is connected to your destination ...(only available while navigating). Select Data Bar Setup to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off . GPSMAP 400/500...
...bars • Cruising-turn the Distance to configure the position of the data on the screen. • Navigation-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your chartplotter is connected to your destination ...(only available while navigating). Select Data Bar Setup to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off . GPSMAP 400/500...
Owner's Manual
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... solid red triangle with a transponder, and that are actively transmitting AIS information. If the AIS transmission from the vessel is selected. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 Lost AIS target Dangerous AIS target AIS target Tracking AIS target Lost dangerous AIS target Closest point ... and a message banner appears. The information reported for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that the AIS transmission from the vessel is reporting AIS information. If you to Show (page 25). About...
... solid red triangle with a transponder, and that are actively transmitting AIS information. If the AIS transmission from the vessel is selected. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 Lost AIS target Dangerous AIS target AIS target Tracking AIS target Lost dangerous AIS target Closest point ... and a message banner appears. The information reported for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that the AIS transmission from the vessel is reporting AIS information. If you to Show (page 25). About...
Owner's Manual
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...activated vessel enters the safe-zone ring around your boat. Deactivating a Target for collision avoidance, and can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS heading, and other information that a target will intersect the safe zone within the defined time interval (ranging from 500 ft. From the Home ...to 2.0 nm (or from 150 m to 3.0 km, or from 1 to all charts and to 24 minutes). 7. Select AIS Vessel. Select a time. 26 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Using Charts Viewing Information about a targeted AIS vessel. 1.
...activated vessel enters the safe-zone ring around your boat. Deactivating a Target for collision avoidance, and can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS heading, and other information that a target will intersect the safe zone within the defined time interval (ranging from 500 ft. From the Home ...to 2.0 nm (or from 150 m to 3.0 km, or from 1 to all charts and to 24 minutes). 7. Select AIS Vessel. Select a time. 26 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Using Charts Viewing Information about a targeted AIS vessel. 1.
Owner's Manual
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...NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s, and GPSMAP 546/546s). You can be used only with a Garmin Autopilot When you start any type of navigation (Go To, Route To, Guide To, or Follow Track), if you are connected to a compatible Garmin autopilot, you visualize your ... your destination (page 49). Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you should ground yourself on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using HomePort. Note: You cannot transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from the SD card to get the most ...
...NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s, and GPSMAP 546/546s). You can be used only with a Garmin Autopilot When you start any type of navigation (Go To, Route To, Guide To, or Follow Track), if you are connected to a compatible Garmin autopilot, you visualize your ... your destination (page 49). Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you should ground yourself on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using HomePort. Note: You cannot transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from the SD card to get the most ...
Owner's Manual
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...fields of information shown in each field. To view the Numbers screen from the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. 36 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing a Compass From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Compass. You can view and customize ...numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information. Viewing Numbers You can view up to access information about dashboard gauges, tides, currents, user data, and ...
...fields of information shown in each field. To view the Numbers screen from the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. 36 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing a Compass From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Compass. You can view and customize ...numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information. Viewing Numbers You can view up to access information about dashboard gauges, tides, currents, user data, and ...
Owner's Manual
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Ground Wind Shows wind speed data based on a stationary boat. sensor, and a GPS antenna; or a wind sensor and a GPS antenna; or a wind on A wind sensor, a water- or a wind sensor, a water-speed sensor, and a heading sensor. 1. Viewing and Customizing Wind Gauges From the ...based on A wind sensor and a water Wind the flow of air experienced while speed sensor; True Shows wind speed data based on A wind sensor. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 41 Select Apparent Wind, True Wind or Ground Wind. Wind the flow of air experienced while speed sensor, a heading ...
Ground Wind Shows wind speed data based on a stationary boat. sensor, and a GPS antenna; or a wind sensor and a GPS antenna; or a wind on A wind sensor, a water- or a wind sensor, a water-speed sensor, and a heading sensor. 1. Viewing and Customizing Wind Gauges From the ...based on A wind sensor and a water Wind the flow of air experienced while speed sensor; True Shows wind speed data based on A wind sensor. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 41 Select Apparent Wind, True Wind or Ground Wind. Wind the flow of air experienced while speed sensor, a heading ...
Owner's Manual
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...Range of the Close Hauled Wind Gauge You can specify the source of the close hauled wind gauge for the selected station. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Configuring the Heading Source You can specify the range of the heading displayed on the Rocker...Show Report to view tide information for a different date. Tide-station information is calculated by your chartplotter GPS. Magnetic heading is the heading data received from a heading (or magnetic) sensor, and GPS heading data is shown. • Select Change Date > Manual to view the Tide Prediction Report for...
...Range of the Close Hauled Wind Gauge You can specify the source of the close hauled wind gauge for the selected station. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Configuring the Heading Source You can specify the range of the heading displayed on the Rocker...Show Report to view tide information for a different date. Tide-station information is calculated by your chartplotter GPS. Magnetic heading is the heading data received from a heading (or magnetic) sensor, and GPS heading data is shown. • Select Change Date > Manual to view the Tide Prediction Report for...
Owner's Manual
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...is lost. System Information-view system information and reset factory settings. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America... ºC), Nautical (kt, ft, ºF), or Custom. Auto Power-turn on or off . A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to set simulator options, such as a troubleshooting tool...time for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or...
...is lost. System Information-view system information and reset factory settings. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America... ºC), Nautical (kt, ft, ºF), or Custom. Auto Power-turn on or off . A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to set simulator options, such as a troubleshooting tool...time for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or...
Owner's Manual
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... select Configure > Preferences > Navigation. Changing the System Language To change the system language, from the calculated GPS speed). If Auto is selected for saved routes, this determines whether route turns are using a map or ... magnetic variation value. Select Wind or Fuel Economy to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Language. Heading-sets the reference used to calculate the ...is structured. Turn Transition-set the Auto Guidance parameters: GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 49
... select Configure > Preferences > Navigation. Changing the System Language To change the system language, from the calculated GPS speed). If Auto is selected for saved routes, this determines whether route turns are using a map or ... magnetic variation value. Select Wind or Fuel Economy to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Language. Heading-sets the reference used to calculate the ...is structured. Turn Transition-set the Auto Guidance parameters: GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 49
Owner's Manual
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... > Alarms > System. Configuring the Chartplotter Setting System Alarms To set a system alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to sound when you are within a specified distance or time from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Navigation. Shallow...-select whether the arrival alarm triggers on for the clock alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. Anchor Drag-set an alarm using the system (GPS) clock. Battery-set an alarm to view depth and water temperature information.. Deep Water...
... > Alarms > System. Configuring the Chartplotter Setting System Alarms To set a system alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to sound when you are within a specified distance or time from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Navigation. Shallow...-select whether the arrival alarm triggers on for the clock alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. Anchor Drag-set an alarm using the system (GPS) clock. Battery-set an alarm to view depth and water temperature information.. Deep Water...
Owner's Manual
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... chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 63 Quickly set up and send individual routine call . Feature The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to your radio.
... chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 63 Quickly set up and send individual routine call . Feature The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to your radio.