Installation Instructions
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...The alarm does not need to be connected to higher-voltage power sources. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for wire identification. 2. The alarm circuit switches to function. Battery 10-32... > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as a DSC or AIS ...
...The alarm does not need to be connected to higher-voltage power sources. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for wire identification. 2. The alarm circuit switches to function. Battery 10-32... > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as a DSC or AIS ...
Installation Instructions
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... further that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to notify any purpose without the express permission of this document is strictly prohibited. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are registered trademarks of your...
Quick Reference Guide
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... waypoint on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other... Navigation chart. Map pointer As you move the map pointer, you want to switch between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. The bar under the number represents that distance on the chart indicates your destination and press SELECT. 2. From the Navigation ...
... waypoint on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other... Navigation chart. Map pointer As you move the map pointer, you want to switch between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. The bar under the number represents that distance on the chart indicates your destination and press SELECT. 2. From the Navigation ...
Owner's Manual
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... Inc. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may be used without the express prior written consent of this manual or any person or organization of Garmin. January... medium to be viewed and to make changes in the United States and other Garmin products. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in the USA...
... Inc. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may be used without the express prior written consent of this manual or any person or organization of Garmin. January... medium to be viewed and to make changes in the United States and other Garmin products. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in the USA...
Owner's Manual
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...GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 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 • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Press MENU from any of items on the screen using the Rocker, and press the SELECT key after each item. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS...
...GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 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 • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Press MENU from any of items on the screen using the Rocker, and press the SELECT key after each item. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS...
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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... registration today. Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. by phone at 0808 2380000. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Hg - by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Introduction See the Important Safety and Product...
... registration today. Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. by phone at 0808 2380000. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Hg - by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Introduction See the Important Safety and Product...
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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... if one of the devices connected to display on your unit, you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to use for location readings. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual See "Initializing Unit Settings." Home Screen Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you want the time shown in a ..., 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. Note: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen (page 6). AIS Receiver (is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen.
... if one of the devices connected to display on your unit, you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to use for location readings. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual See "Initializing Unit Settings." Home Screen Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you want the time shown in a ..., 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. Note: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen (page 6). AIS Receiver (is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen.
Owner's Manual
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...Press left or right on the GPSMAP 535, 536, 545, and 546). Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for your boat. Select Yes or No. Press and release the Power key. 2. 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 available only on the Rocker to switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on...
...Press left or right on the GPSMAP 535, 536, 545, and 546). Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for your boat. Select Yes or No. Press and release the Power key. 2. 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 available only on the Rocker to switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on...
Owner's Manual
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...night modes. Press to page up or down on lists. ROCKER-Press to adjust the backlight level. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear... the sonar. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at your current location. RANGE (-/+)-Press to the Home screen. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual MARK-Press to mark a waypoint at the top of the sonar, to page up or down on a chart.
...night modes. Press to page up or down on lists. ROCKER-Press to adjust the backlight level. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear... the sonar. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at your current location. RANGE (-/+)-Press to the Home screen. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual MARK-Press to mark a waypoint at the top of the sonar, to page up or down on a chart.
Owner's Manual
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Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Press the card...it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for practice. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. From the home...
Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Press the card...it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for practice. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. From the home...
Owner's Manual
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... currents, celestial data, user data, and information about other screens. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 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. Note...: If using an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's...
... currents, celestial data, user data, and information about other screens. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 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. Note...: If using an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 above and behind the boat as a navigational aid. Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to ...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 chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station...
... 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 above and behind the boat as a navigational aid. Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to ...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 chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Navigation-turn the Distance to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 55). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to your chartplotter is connected to Destination..., Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off. Select Auto to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position ...
...8226; Navigation-turn the Distance to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 55). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to your chartplotter is connected to Destination..., Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off. Select Auto to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position ...
Owner's Manual
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... Chart, or Split Navigation Chart. 3. Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 12). From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Waypoint VMG appears under these conditions: • The Route Leg data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you are navigating a route or an automatic...
... Chart, or Split Navigation Chart. 3. Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 12). From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Waypoint VMG appears under these conditions: • The Route Leg data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you are navigating a route or an automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... BlueChart g2 Vision card for Automatic Guidance). 7. To create a route to the destination. Map pointer To stop panning, press MENU, and then select Stop Panning. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11
... BlueChart g2 Vision card for Automatic Guidance). 7. To create a route to the destination. Map pointer To stop panning, press MENU, and then select Stop Panning. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11