Important Safety and Product Information
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...garmin.com/prop65 for any purpose requiring precise measurement of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Do not attempt to use of authorized government charts. This Notice is moving could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual... is provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, local waterway rules and restrictions, and maps.
...garmin.com/prop65 for any purpose requiring precise measurement of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Do not attempt to use of authorized government charts. This Notice is moving could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual... is provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, local waterway rules and restrictions, and maps.
Installation Instructions
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... Series Chartplotter + - For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as a DSC or AIS device. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for more information. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. Refer to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. Connecting the...
... Series Chartplotter + - For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as a DSC or AIS device. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for more information. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. Refer to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. Connecting the...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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All Garmin NMEA 2000 devices use the proprietary PGN numbers 126720 and 61184. GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Chartplotters Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059904 ISO Request 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Rapid Update 127493 Transmission Parameters,... Device PGN Information All data transmitted on every available Garmin NMEA 2000-certified display device, see the owner's manual for your display device. These groups are organized into groups. Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading Magnetic Variance...
All Garmin NMEA 2000 devices use the proprietary PGN numbers 126720 and 61184. GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Chartplotters Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059904 ISO Request 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Rapid Update 127493 Transmission Parameters,... Device PGN Information All data transmitted on every available Garmin NMEA 2000-certified display device, see the owner's manual for your display device. These groups are organized into groups. Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function Product Information Vessel Heading Magnetic Variance...
Owner's Manual
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GPSMAP® 400/500 series owner's manual
GPSMAP® 400/500 series owner's manual
Owner's Manual
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...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. • Press MENU from any of items on the screen using the Rocker, and press the SELECT key after each item. Manual Conventions In this manual..., when you should highlight Charts, and press SELECT. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite ...
...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. • Press MENU from any of items on the screen using the Rocker, and press the SELECT key after each item. Manual Conventions In this manual..., when you should highlight Charts, and press SELECT. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 37 Viewing and Synchronizing Fuel Gauges 40 Viewing and Customizing Wind Gauges 41 Viewing Tide-station Information 42 Viewing Current Information 43 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... 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 37 Viewing and Synchronizing Fuel Gauges 40 Viewing and Customizing Wind Gauges 41 Viewing Tide-station Information 42 Viewing Current Information 43 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
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 Position Tracking...
... 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 Position Tracking...
Owner's Manual
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...phone at 0808 2380000. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Hg - by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In Europe, go to http...://my.garmin.com. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed ...
...phone at 0808 2380000. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Hg - by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In Europe, go to http...://my.garmin.com. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed ...
Owner's Manual
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Note: The first time you must configure the initial settings. 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. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Note: The first time you must configure the initial settings. 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. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... connected. Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn on your boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for AIS Receiver)-select the distance within which ports are receiving sonar depth data. AIS Alarm Range (not available if you select No ...Auto. Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver. AIS Receiver (not available if you select None for NMEA 0183 Devices)-Select Yes if one of measure for more information. Select Yes or No...
... connected. Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn on your boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for AIS Receiver)-select the distance within which ports are receiving sonar depth data. AIS Alarm Range (not available if you select No ...Auto. Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver. AIS Receiver (not available if you select None for NMEA 0183 Devices)-Select Yes if one of measure for more information. Select Yes or No...
Owner's Manual
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Press left or right on ambient light, select Auto Day/Night Mode. To allow the unit to cycle between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press and release the Power key. 2. To allow the unit to adjust the backlight. Select Color ...on the Rocker to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is available only on the GPSMAP 536 and GPSMAP 546). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To switch between modes. Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1.
Press left or right on ambient light, select Auto Day/Night Mode. To allow the unit to cycle between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press and release the Power key. 2. To allow the unit to adjust the backlight. Select Color ...on the Rocker to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is available only on the GPSMAP 536 and GPSMAP 546). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To switch between modes. Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1.
Owner's Manual
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... a flashing question mark. Press to zoom in simulator mode. Warning Do not try to navigate using simulator mode, because the GPS receiver is turned off for use indoors or for practice. SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to the previous screen when...the map, or to adjust the backlight level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on or off. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at your current location. When the ...
... a flashing question mark. Press to zoom in simulator mode. Warning Do not try to navigate using simulator mode, because the GPS receiver is turned off for use indoors or for practice. SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to the previous screen when...the map, or to adjust the backlight level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on or off. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at your current location. When the ...
Owner's Manual
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... as 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 45). The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1. To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the... optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to eject it clicks. Select Yes to restore all settings information you to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... as 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 45). The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1. To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the... optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to eject it clicks. Select Yes to restore all settings information you to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...page 22). Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Getting Started • Where To?-access navigation features (page 28). &#...Owner's Manual 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...
...page 22). Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Getting Started • Where To?-access navigation features (page 28). &#...Owner's Manual 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...
Owner's Manual
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... contours and without navigational data. Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish 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 Using the Navigation Chart Use the... Navigation chart to plan your course, to view map information, and as a three-dimensional navigation aid. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data...
... contours and without navigational data. Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish 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 Using the Navigation Chart Use the... Navigation chart to plan your course, to view map information, and as a three-dimensional navigation aid. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 . Data bars • Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on the cruising data bar. Full Screen Map-view the Navigation or...
... 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 . Data bars • Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on the cruising data bar. Full Screen Map-view the Navigation or...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 An indicator that follow the standards for BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision use graphic symbols to denote map features that shows... Speed data bar on or off (available when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to a device capable of the screen to most charts include depth ...
... 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 An indicator that follow the standards for BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision use graphic symbols to denote map features that shows... Speed data bar on or off (available when using an "s" series unit with a transducer attached, or a "non-s" series unit with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to a device capable of the screen to most charts include depth ...
Owner's Manual
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... and to scroll to other areas on the Chart 1. Using Charts To pan the map, press up, down, right, or left on the map. 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. As you want to go. 4. Map...
... and to scroll to other areas on the Chart 1. Using Charts To pan the map, press up, down, right, or left on the map. 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. As you want to go. 4. Map...
Owner's Manual
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...connected to help predict the tide level at different times or on the chart with the map pointer, and press SELECT. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You can view an in the area, select Review, and then select the item. 12 Viewing Tide-Station Information Tide-station... information appears on different days. High-resolution satellite imagery is in -depth graph for a tide station to a compatible marine wind sensor. Service Points-turns marine ...
...connected to help predict the tide level at different times or on the chart with the map pointer, and press SELECT. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You can view an in the area, select Review, and then select the item. 12 Viewing Tide-Station Information Tide-station... information appears on different days. High-resolution satellite imagery is in -depth graph for a tide station to a compatible marine wind sensor. Service Points-turns marine ...
Owner's Manual
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... the direction of the weather options will be displayed on the Fishing chart (page 19). Press right on the Rocker to increase map detail. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Using Charts Changing the Chart Appearance From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. Orientation-changes the...
... the direction of the weather options will be displayed on the Fishing chart (page 19). Press right on the Rocker to increase map detail. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Using Charts Changing the Chart Appearance From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. Orientation-changes the...
