Quick Reference Guide
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... map pointer ( ) to highlight the waypoint or the MOB on the screen to edit > Move. 4. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to It To begin navigating: 1. Press SELECT. 4. Create a Waypoint Editing or Deleting a Waypoint To edit an existing waypoint: 1. Select Navigate To. 5. Enter the Name View the Search Results Marking a Waypoint or Man Overboard (MOB) To mark your destination. 3. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints...
... map pointer ( ) to highlight the waypoint or the MOB on the screen to edit > Move. 4. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to It To begin navigating: 1. Press SELECT. 4. Create a Waypoint Editing or Deleting a Waypoint To edit an existing waypoint: 1. Select Navigate To. 5. Enter the Name View the Search Results Marking a Waypoint or Man Overboard (MOB) To mark your destination. 3. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints...
Installation Instructions
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... contact Garmin Product Support. Use this matrix to the following instructions. Warning: Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (page 8). 6. C Printed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in each section. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. You need...
... contact Garmin Product Support. Use this matrix to the following instructions. Warning: Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. Connect the cables to a NMEA 2000 network (optional, if applicable) (page 8). 6. C Printed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Chartplotter Functionality Matrix The chartplotters in each section. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. You need...
Installation Instructions
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... installation, use the fuse block on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse, as shown on Alarm low To transducer (if applicable) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Wiring Harness Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. Connect the black (- Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. The wiring harness does not connect to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Connecting the Wiring Harness to higher-voltage power sources. Install or...
... installation, use the fuse block on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse, as shown on Alarm low To transducer (if applicable) GPSMAP 400/500 Series Wiring Harness Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse. • If it is 32 Vdc*. Connect the black (- Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. The wiring harness does not connect to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Connecting the Wiring Harness to higher-voltage power sources. Install or...
Installation Instructions
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.../500 Series Owner's Manual for more information. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. Refer to the wiring diagram of the System Specifications on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. The maximum current 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 chartplotter to 100 mA. Refer to the Power...
.../500 Series Owner's Manual for more information. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. Refer to the wiring diagram of the System Specifications on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. The maximum current 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 chartplotter to 100 mA. Refer to the Power...
Weather Supplement
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... Navigation Chart or Fishing Chart. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Weather Supplement 11 Note: The Fishing chart is available if you must turn on one chart are not applied to another chart. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. The weather overlay settings for use a BlueChart g2 Vision® data card, a BlueChart g2 data card, or if your built-in varying shades and colors. 1. Select MENU > Chart Setup > Weather > NEXRAD > On. 5. About the Weather Overlay The weather overlay superimposes weather and weather-related information on a Chart 1. Showing WX Radar...
... Navigation Chart or Fishing Chart. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Weather Supplement 11 Note: The Fishing chart is available if you must turn on one chart are not applied to another chart. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. The weather overlay settings for use a BlueChart g2 Vision® data card, a BlueChart g2 data card, or if your built-in varying shades and colors. 1. Select MENU > Chart Setup > Weather > NEXRAD > On. 5. About the Weather Overlay The weather overlay superimposes weather and weather-related information on a Chart 1. Showing WX Radar...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 the Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear in the Data Bars 9 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 11 Using the Split Navigation Chart 13 ii Using Perspective 3D 13 Using Mariner's Eye 3D 15 Using Fish Eye 3D 16 Using Fishing Charts 17...
... 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 the Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear in the Data Bars 9 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 11 Using the Split Navigation Chart 13 ii Using Perspective 3D 13 Using Mariner's Eye 3D 15 Using Fish Eye 3D 16 Using Fishing Charts 17...
Owner's Manual
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... displays Wind VMG when you turn the Fuel Rate, Remaining Fuel, Range, and Fuel Economy data bar on or off . Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. Full Screen Map-view the Navigation or Fishing chart in the data bars. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure waypoints (page 24) and tracks (page 27). Data Bars-show on the cruising data bar. • Fishing-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on or off. • Fuel-turn off the Route...
... displays Wind VMG when you turn the Fuel Rate, Remaining Fuel, Range, and Fuel Economy data bar on or off . Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. Full Screen Map-view the Navigation or Fishing chart in the data bars. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure waypoints (page 24) and tracks (page 27). Data Bars-show on the cruising data bar. • Fishing-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on or off. • Fuel-turn off the Route...
Owner's Manual
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... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Creating and Using Waypoints You can store up to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). Create a waypoint using one waypoint is in the vicinity.) 3. Select the waypoint attribute you want to 3,000 waypoints with a user-defined name, symbol, depth, water temperature, and comment for the waypoint you want to edit. 3. From the Navigation chart, use the map pointer ( ) to highlight the waypoint on the Navigation chart: 1. From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > New Waypoint...
... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Creating and Using Waypoints You can store up to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). Create a waypoint using one waypoint is in the vicinity.) 3. Select the waypoint attribute you want to 3,000 waypoints with a user-defined name, symbol, depth, water temperature, and comment for the waypoint you want to edit. 3. From the Navigation chart, use the map pointer ( ) to highlight the waypoint on the Navigation chart: 1. From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > New Waypoint...
Owner's Manual
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... tracks. Data Transfer-transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to view celestial information for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 3. If the version is attached to Device. 5. By default, the chartplotter shows celestial information for the SD card reader and the types of saved tracks (page 27). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Viewing User Data To view user data, from an SD card or a network. Change the date to and from the Home screen, select Information > User Data...
... tracks. Data Transfer-transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to view celestial information for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 3. If the version is attached to Device. 5. By default, the chartplotter shows celestial information for the SD card reader and the types of saved tracks (page 27). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Viewing User Data To view user data, from an SD card or a network. Change the date to and from the Home screen, select Information > User Data...
Owner's Manual
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... (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the last position of the boats your boat, or the time the call from the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels. Select Options to sort calls by name, type, MMSI, distance from your unit is received from the list. Viewing Information To restore backup data to your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace From Card.
... (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the last position of the boats your boat, or the time the call from the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels. Select Options to sort calls by name, type, MMSI, distance from your unit is received from the list. Viewing Information To restore backup data to your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace From Card.
Owner's Manual
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...Display > Color Mode to configure unit settings. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in which a given location reading appears. Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring the Chartplotter Use the Configure screen to switch between Day mode and Night mode (page 4). However, when using a map or chart that defines individual units of time for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring System Settings To change the coordinate style in sonar with the Power Key before power...
...Display > Color Mode to configure unit settings. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in which a given location reading appears. Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring the Chartplotter Use the Configure screen to switch between Day mode and Night mode (page 4). However, when using a map or chart that defines individual units of time for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring System Settings To change the coordinate style in sonar with the Power Key before power...
Owner's Manual
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... the sensor used to calculate the barometric pressure trend. Select Wind or Fuel Economy to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Language. Route Labels-for your boat from the shore: Nearest, Near, Normal, Far, or Farthest. The auto-guidance line may move if you want the auto-guidance line to be placed. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Time-set the time options. • Time Format-select...
... the sensor used to calculate the barometric pressure trend. Select Wind or Fuel Economy to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Language. Route Labels-for your boat from the shore: Nearest, Near, Normal, Far, or Farthest. The auto-guidance line may move if you want the auto-guidance line to be placed. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 Time-set the time options. • Time Format-select...
Owner's Manual
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Setting Sonar Alarms To set a sonar alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. Fish-set an alarm to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of from the transducer location. Configuring the Chartplotter To enable the Total Fuel Onboard alarm and set an alarm to sound when the depth is less than the specified value. Enter a positive number to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Note: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must be connected to offset for a large...
Setting Sonar Alarms To set a sonar alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. Fish-set an alarm to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of from the transducer location. Configuring the Chartplotter To enable the Total Fuel Onboard alarm and set an alarm to sound when the depth is less than the specified value. Enter a positive number to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Note: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must be connected to offset for a large...
Owner's Manual
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... (DSC) Using the Chartplotter with DSC calls. If your radio. The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. Quickly set up and send individual routine call . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 59 Select DSC to toggle it on or off . When you initiate a man-overboard distress call from your radio, the chartplotter displays the man-overboard screen and prompts you connect your Garmin VHF radio. Feature The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to a VHF radio...
... (DSC) Using the Chartplotter with DSC calls. If your radio. The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. Quickly set up and send individual routine call . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 59 Select DSC to toggle it on or off . When you initiate a man-overboard distress call from your radio, the chartplotter displays the man-overboard screen and prompts you connect your Garmin VHF radio. Feature The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to a VHF radio...
Owner's Manual
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... vessel, and select Trail Line to 100 entries. Use the on the radio, the man overboard screen no longer appears. 60 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If position information was sent. Select Create Waypoint to set a waypoint at the time the DSC distress call was sent with the call is tracking the position of the following: • Select Call with Radio to set up to change the line color. If a second call...
... vessel, and select Trail Line to 100 entries. Use the on the radio, the man overboard screen no longer appears. 60 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If position information was sent. Select Create Waypoint to set a waypoint at the time the DSC distress call was sent with the call is tracking the position of the following: • Select Call with Radio to set up to change the line color. If a second call...
Owner's Manual
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... or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can't Write User Card, Card May Be Full-error reading card; Anchor Drag Alarm-you arrived at the destination waypoint. Battery Voltage Is Too High-too much input voltage-the unit shuts off . Can't Read User Card-error reading card; Can't Read Voltages That Low, Limited To Bottom Of Range-voltage value in the Battery Alarm setup is higher than the voltage where the unit automatically turns off in the Battery Alarm setup. Can't Unlock Maps-data on the data card is dependent on -screen...
... or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can't Write User Card, Card May Be Full-error reading card; Anchor Drag Alarm-you arrived at the destination waypoint. Battery Voltage Is Too High-too much input voltage-the unit shuts off . Can't Read User Card-error reading card; Can't Read Voltages That Low, Limited To Bottom Of Range-voltage value in the Battery Alarm setup is higher than the voltage where the unit automatically turns off in the Battery Alarm setup. Can't Unlock Maps-data on the data card is dependent on -screen...
Owner's Manual
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... is set to safe depth settings-the auto-guidance route was disconnected. Warning: Auto-guidance route starting and ending positions were moved because of any screen displayed on . Delete unwanted waypoints to capture, press and hold the HOME button for new entries. From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on a screen you have saved the maximum number of the unit. 2. User Card Not Found, Please Insert Card-attempted to the connected device. Water Temperature Alarm-sonar has reported a temperature above...
... is set to safe depth settings-the auto-guidance route was disconnected. Warning: Auto-guidance route starting and ending positions were moved because of any screen displayed on . Delete unwanted waypoints to capture, press and hold the HOME button for new entries. From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on a screen you have saved the maximum number of the unit. 2. User Card Not Found, Please Insert Card-attempted to the connected device. Water Temperature Alarm-sonar has reported a temperature above...
Owner's Manual
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... backlight 4 barometer, reference time 47 Beeper/Display 46 BlueChart g2 Vision using 29-33 boat icon 13 bottom lock 58 buttons 5 C calibrate water speed 52 celestial 37 charts borders 13 chart data 10 detail 12 fish eye 3D 16 fishing 17 mariner's eye 3D 15 navigation 8 settings 11 Chart/Sonar screen 21 clear user data 38 collision alarm 53 color scheme 57 colors, hazard 16 communications settings 48 compass 30 rose 12 tape 9 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates 24 coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 24 course up 12 current...
... backlight 4 barometer, reference time 47 Beeper/Display 46 BlueChart g2 Vision using 29-33 boat icon 13 bottom lock 58 buttons 5 C calibrate water speed 52 celestial 37 charts borders 13 chart data 10 detail 12 fish eye 3D 16 fishing 17 mariner's eye 3D 15 navigation 8 settings 11 Chart/Sonar screen 21 clear user data 38 collision alarm 53 color scheme 57 colors, hazard 16 communications settings 48 compass 30 rose 12 tape 9 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates 24 coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 24 course up 12 current...
Owner's Manual
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... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual lane width 14, 16 language 47 light sectors 13 M magnetic heading 36 Man Overboard 24, 60 manual zoom 58 map datum 47 MapSource data 38 mariner's eye 3D 15 colors 16 mark current location 24 MARK key 5 measuring distance 25 MENU key 5 messages 64 move a waypoint 25 My Boat 51 N Navaid 13 navigation 10, 23, 26, 27, 61 alarms 50 charts 8 preferences 47 NMEA 0183 setup 49 NMEA 2000 setup...
... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual lane width 14, 16 language 47 light sectors 13 M magnetic heading 36 Man Overboard 24, 60 manual zoom 58 map datum 47 MapSource data 38 mariner's eye 3D 15 colors 16 mark current location 24 MARK key 5 measuring distance 25 MENU key 5 messages 64 move a waypoint 25 My Boat 51 N Navaid 13 navigation 10, 23, 26, 27, 61 alarms 50 charts 8 preferences 47 NMEA 0183 setup 49 NMEA 2000 setup...
Owner's Manual
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... wind 35 turn off the unit 2 turn transition 47 U unit ID number 6 units of measure 46 user data backing up 39 clearing 38 transferring 39 viewing 38 V vehicle icon 13 version (software) 46 VHF radio 59 viewing currents 37 other boats 40 tide stations 36 user data 38 W WAAS 46 water temperature 65 offset 52 waypoints 14 creating 24 deleting 24, 26 depth 57 edit existing 14, 25 IDs 49 mark current location 24 moving 25 viewing 38 weather radar...
... wind 35 turn off the unit 2 turn transition 47 U unit ID number 6 units of measure 46 user data backing up 39 clearing 38 transferring 39 viewing 38 V vehicle icon 13 version (software) 46 VHF radio 59 viewing currents 37 other boats 40 tide stations 36 user data 38 W WAAS 46 water temperature 65 offset 52 waypoints 14 creating 24 deleting 24, 26 depth 57 edit existing 14, 25 IDs 49 mark current location 24 moving 25 viewing 38 weather radar...
