Installation Instructions
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... is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in (or Rx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as the NMEA 0183 ground on the ...chartplotter to a low-voltage state when the alarm sounds. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for connecting...
... is 100 mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in (or Rx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as the NMEA 0183 ground on the ...chartplotter to a low-voltage state when the alarm sounds. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for connecting...
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..., visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. GXM™, HotFix™ and Ultrascroll™ are trademarks of this manual onto a hard...
..., visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. GXM™, HotFix™ and Ultrascroll™ are trademarks of this manual onto a hard...
Quick Reference Guide
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...The bar under the number represents that distance on the chart indicates your present location: 1. Using Routes and Tracks To create a route from your manual setting. Press SELECT. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. Choose the location of the sonar,...is cleared; Select MENU to cycle between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your current location and to scroll to manually adjust the backlight. Select the route to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. The track memory is complete. 5. the current track continues to edit. 3.
...The bar under the number represents that distance on the chart indicates your present location: 1. Using Routes and Tracks To create a route from your manual setting. Press SELECT. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. Choose the location of the sonar,...is cleared; Select MENU to cycle between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your current location and to scroll to manually adjust the backlight. Select the route to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. The track memory is complete. 5. the current track continues to edit. 3.
Owner's Manual
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... of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other Garmin products. DAFIF™ is a registered trademark of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Information in the USA and other electronic storage medium to download a single copy of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource®...
... of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other Garmin products. DAFIF™ is a registered trademark of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Information in the USA and other electronic storage medium to download a single copy of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource®...
Owner's Manual
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GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. For example, if you see "select Charts > Navigation Chart," you are instructed to select an item, small ...; Alarms and Messages: page 79. They indicate that you should highlight Charts, and press SELECT. 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 to return to the Home screen. •...
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. For example, if you see "select Charts > Navigation Chart," you are instructed to select an item, small ...; Alarms and Messages: page 79. They indicate that you should highlight Charts, and press SELECT. 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 to return to the Home screen. •...
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 2 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 ...28 Creating 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 Gauges ...
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 2 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 ...28 Creating 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 Gauges ...
Owner's Manual
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... 61 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 65 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 65...
... 61 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 65 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 65...
Owner's Manual
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Hg - For more information go to local, state, or federal laws. In Europe, go to http://my.garmin.com. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using your unit. by completing our online registration today. Introduction ...
Hg - For more information go to local, state, or federal laws. In Europe, go to http://my.garmin.com. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using your unit. by completing our online registration today. Introduction ...
Owner's Manual
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To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on your unit, you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. Note: The first time you must configure the initial settings. See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on your unit, you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. Note: The first time you must configure the initial settings. See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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.... Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for on-screen measurements as Statute, Metric, or Nautical, or select Custom to display on track to Auto. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for your boat (page 56).
.... Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for on-screen measurements as Statute, Metric, or Nautical, or select Custom to display on track to Auto. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for your boat (page 56).
Owner's Manual
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... left or right on the Rocker to automatically adjust the backlight based on the GPSMAP 536 and GPSMAP 546). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press left or right on the Rocker to cycle between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. Select Color Mode. 3. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to adjust the backlight...
... left or right on the Rocker to automatically adjust the backlight based on the GPSMAP 536 and GPSMAP 546). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press left or right on the Rocker to cycle between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. Select Color Mode. 3. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to adjust the backlight...
Owner's Manual
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.... Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on a chart. Any satellite signal-strength bars shown are green . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual MARK-Press to access additional settings and configuration options. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Getting...collect satellite data and establish the current location. RANGE (-/+)-Press to turn on lists. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of the Home screen are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals. ...
.... Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on a chart. Any satellite signal-strength bars shown are green . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual MARK-Press to access additional settings and configuration options. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Getting...collect satellite data and establish the current location. RANGE (-/+)-Press to turn on lists. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of the Home screen are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals. ...
Owner's Manual
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...System Information. Use SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started To turn on the lower-right corner of interest. Viewing System Information You can view the software version, the basemap... control, and position. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. Select Yes to restore all settings information you to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator. 2. You may need this information to...
...System Information. Use SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started To turn on the lower-right corner of interest. Viewing System Information You can view the software version, the basemap... control, and position. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. Select Yes to restore all settings information you to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator. 2. You may need this information to...
Owner's Manual
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... vessels (page 36). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 48). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version MapSource or HomePort by ...clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (...
... vessels (page 36). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 48). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version MapSource or HomePort by ...clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (...
Owner's Manual
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... Eye 3D charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... Eye 3D charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... on the screen. • Navigation-turn the Distance to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 63). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on or off . Select Auto to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar...
... on the screen. • Navigation-turn the Distance to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 63). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on or off . Select Auto to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar...
Owner's Manual
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... (available only when your chartplotter is connected to a device capable of the screen to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is on. Using Charts • Fishing-turn the Depth, Water Temperature...spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 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 ...
... (available only when your chartplotter is connected to a device capable of the screen to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is on. Using Charts • Fishing-turn the Depth, Water Temperature...spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... to scroll to other areas on the screen to the destination. Map pointer To stop panning, press MENU, and then select Stop Panning. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 Select Go To (or Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card for Auto Guidance). 7. Follow the colored line on the...
... to scroll to other areas on the screen to the destination. Map pointer To stop panning, press MENU, and then select Stop Panning. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 Select Go To (or Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card for Auto Guidance). 7. Follow the colored line on the...
Owner's Manual
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... > Chart Setup. High-resolution satellite imagery is connected to help predict the tide level at different times or on or off (page 42). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To access additional object information: 1. Tides/Currents-turns tides and currents on the chart (page 21). Using Charts Accessing Additional Object Information Use...
... > Chart Setup. High-resolution satellite imagery is connected to help predict the tide level at different times or on or off (page 42). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To access additional object information: 1. Tides/Currents-turns tides and currents on the chart (page 21). Using Charts Accessing Additional Object Information Use...