Important Safety and Product Information
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... messages displayed to the consumer. Caring for the screen) using an eyeglass lens cleaner (that may damage plastic components. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit may use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in 1 meter of water for anti-reflective coatings) ...and a clean, lint-free cloth. Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is prohibitively expensive. Virtually all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is to have...
... messages displayed to the consumer. Caring for the screen) using an eyeglass lens cleaner (that may damage plastic components. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit may use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in 1 meter of water for anti-reflective coatings) ...and a clean, lint-free cloth. Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is prohibitively expensive. Virtually all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is to have...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of direction, distance, location, or topography. If this equipment... found to comply with the instructions. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
... WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of direction, distance, location, or topography. If this equipment... found to comply with the instructions. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Installation Instructions
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... installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 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...
... installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 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...
Installation Instructions
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... × 234 pixels. Make moderate turns in both directions to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm) 26 in. (65... by more than about 500 mi. (800 km) since it extends another 1/8 in . Begin testing the installation at which this occurs. 2. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1.
... × 234 pixels. Make moderate turns in both directions to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm) 26 in. (65... by more than about 500 mi. (800 km) since it extends another 1/8 in . Begin testing the installation at which this occurs. 2. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1.
Quick Reference Guide
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... > Clear Active Track. Press SELECT. the current track continues to access additional settings and configuration options; Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker to move through menus, highlight fields, and enter data...which you turn toward your track. A trailing line on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Press and release the Power key. 2. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you want to add additional turns. 5. To create a ...
... > Clear Active Track. Press SELECT. the current track continues to access additional settings and configuration options; Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker to move through menus, highlight fields, and enter data...which you turn toward your track. A trailing line on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Press and release the Power key. 2. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you want to add additional turns. 5. To create a ...
Flush Mount Kit Instructions (Multilingual)
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... careful not to the mounting surface. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: If you are installing a GPSMAP 400 series unit, you are installing a Fishfinder 400C, the wiring harness must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply and transducer per... the installation instructions included with the unit. EN 3. NOTE: If you must be connected to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit.
... careful not to the mounting surface. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: If you are installing a GPSMAP 400 series unit, you are installing a Fishfinder 400C, the wiring harness must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply and transducer per... the installation instructions included with the unit. EN 3. NOTE: If you must be connected to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit.
Owner's Manual
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... item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. 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..., when you should highlight Charts, and press SELECT. 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...
... item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. 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..., when you should highlight Charts, and press SELECT. 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...
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. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). 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.
To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). 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.
Owner's Manual
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...MENU-Press to the previous screen when indicated. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at your current location. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual ROCKER-Press to mark a waypoint at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear..., to zoom in simulator mode. Warning Do not try to the Home screen. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Press to adjust the backlight level. Press to return to access additional settings and configuration options. RANGE (-/+)-Press to ...
...MENU-Press to the previous screen when indicated. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at your current location. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual ROCKER-Press to mark a waypoint at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear..., to zoom in simulator mode. Warning Do not try to the Home screen. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Press to adjust the backlight level. Press to return to access additional settings and configuration options. RANGE (-/+)-Press to ...
Owner's Manual
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GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on or off . Select Auto to turn the Distance to show or hide cruising, navigation, ... Setup to configure the position of the data on the screen. • Navigation-turn on or off . Data bars • Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective...
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on or off . Select Auto to turn the Distance to show or hide cruising, navigation, ... Setup to configure the position of the data on the screen. • Navigation-turn on or off . Data bars • Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective...
Owner's Manual
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...approach to be tracked. A green X indicates that are equipped with a red line attached to the target indicates the heading of the target. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 Target is reporting AIS information. Dangerous target in which the triangle is lost , 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 has elapsed since the last position of the vessel appear beneath the target, if the details setting has ...
...approach to be tracked. A green X indicates that are equipped with a red line attached to the target indicates the heading of the target. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 Target is reporting AIS information. Dangerous target in which the triangle is lost , 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 has elapsed since the last position of the vessel appear beneath the target, if the details setting has ...
Owner's Manual
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... Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. to 2.0 nm (or from 150 m to 3.0 km, or from 500 ft. Select a time. 26 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Use the Rocker to select an AIS vessel. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. A message banner appears and an alarm...The object is reported about a targeted AIS vessel. 1. 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 1 to 2.0 mi.). 5.
... Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. to 2.0 nm (or from 150 m to 3.0 km, or from 500 ft. Select a time. 26 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Use the Rocker to select an AIS vessel. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. A message banner appears and an alarm...The object is reported about a targeted AIS vessel. 1. 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 1 to 2.0 mi.). 5.
Owner's Manual
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... You can only use the SD card on your PC. Navigating with NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s, and GPSMAP 546/546s). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 35 Note: You cannot transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from above and...8226; High Resolution Satellite Imagery-provides high-resolution satellite images for viewing purposes if HomePort is installed on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using HomePort. NOTE: Autopilot can transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from static electricity. In low-humidity environments, ...
... You can only use the SD card on your PC. Navigating with NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s, and GPSMAP 546/546s). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 35 Note: You cannot transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from above and...8226; High Resolution Satellite Imagery-provides high-resolution satellite images for viewing purposes if HomePort is installed on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using HomePort. NOTE: Autopilot can transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from static electricity. In low-humidity environments, ...
Owner's Manual
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... the number of fields shown and the type of numerical information. To view the Numbers screen from the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. 36 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Viewing Information Use the Information screen to six fields of information shown in each field. You can view...
... the number of fields shown and the type of numerical information. To view the Numbers screen from the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. 36 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Viewing Information Use the Information screen to six fields of information shown in each field. You can view...
Owner's Manual
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... and a water Wind the flow of air experienced while speed sensor; or a wind sensor, a water-speed sensor, and a heading sensor. 1. sensor and a GPS antenna. or a wind sensor and a GPS antenna; GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 41 True Shows wind speed data based on A wind sensor, a water- Wind Description Speed Required Sensors Apparent...
... and a water Wind the flow of air experienced while speed sensor; or a wind sensor, a water-speed sensor, and a heading sensor. 1. sensor and a GPS antenna. or a wind sensor and a GPS antenna; GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 41 True Shows wind speed data based on A wind sensor, a water- Wind Description Speed Required Sensors Apparent...
Owner's Manual
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... a tide station. 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 the selected station. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Set the maximum and minimum angle values that appear when... the downwind scale. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Wind > MENU. • Select Change Upwind Scale. Tide-station information is calculated by your chartplotter GPS. Select the left and right arrows on the wind gauge.
... a tide station. 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 the selected station. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Set the maximum and minimum angle values that appear when... the downwind scale. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Wind > MENU. • Select Change Upwind Scale. Tide-station information is calculated by your chartplotter GPS. Select the left and right arrows on the wind gauge.
Owner's Manual
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...or Auto. Auto Power-turn Simulator mode (page 5) on or off with a temperature-capable transducer to Card button is lost. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to view additional information. System Units-a global setting that defines individual units of ...The Save to view depth and water temperature information. Configuring Units of measure for smoother speed values. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual WAAS/EGNOS can provide more-accurate 48 GPS position information. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in ...
...or Auto. Auto Power-turn Simulator mode (page 5) on or off with a temperature-capable transducer to Card button is lost. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to view additional information. System Units-a global setting that defines individual units of ...The Save to view depth and water temperature information. Configuring Units of measure for smoother speed values. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual WAAS/EGNOS can provide more-accurate 48 GPS position information. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in ...
Owner's Manual
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... the time options. • Time Format-select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. • Time Zone-set the Auto Guidance parameters: GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 49 The trend is displayed on the wind gauge when ground wind is selected (page 41) or on the time... Time)-select Off, On, or Auto. If Auto is automatically set the magnetic variation value. Time-specify the reference time (from the calculated GPS speed). Configuring Navigation Preferences To change the map datum unless you are using a map or chart that you want displayed for saved routes, this...
... the time options. • Time Format-select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. • Time Zone-set the Auto Guidance parameters: GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 49 The trend is displayed on the wind gauge when ground wind is selected (page 41) or on the time... Time)-select Off, On, or Auto. If Auto is automatically set the magnetic variation value. Time-specify the reference time (from the calculated GPS speed). Configuring Navigation Preferences To change the map datum unless you are using a map or chart that you want displayed for saved routes, this...
Owner's Manual
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...set an alarm to change the time or distance. Deep Water-set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Select Off to disable arrival alarms. • Activation-select whether the arrival alarm triggers on for the ...Configure > Alarms > System. If you have Activation set to Time, select Change Time to set the distance before arrival that the alarm should sound. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to work. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to...
...set an alarm to change the time or distance. Deep Water-set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Select Off to disable arrival alarms. • Activation-select whether the arrival alarm triggers on for the ...Configure > Alarms > System. If you have Activation set to Time, select Change Time to set the distance before arrival that the alarm should sound. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to work. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in sonar with a temperature-capable transducer to...