Quick Reference Guide
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... Active Tracks > Clear Active Track. Select Edit Route. To turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Press and release the Power key. 2. ...Information > User Data > Routes. 2. To switch between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. Map pointer As you can edit the route name or use the map pointer ( )... Press SELECT. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Turning the Unit On and Acquiring a Signal See the Important Safety and Product ...
... Active Tracks > Clear Active Track. Select Edit Route. To turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Press and release the Power key. 2. ...Information > User Data > Routes. 2. To switch between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. Map pointer As you can edit the route name or use the map pointer ( )... Press SELECT. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Turning the Unit On and Acquiring a Signal See the Important Safety and Product ...
Owner's Manual
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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 • ...you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and ...
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 • ...you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and ...
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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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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...POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Press and release to the previous screen when indicated. When the unit acquires... highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to access additional settings and configuration options. MENU-Press to the Home screen. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on a chart. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the range of the sonar, to...
...POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Press and release to the previous screen when indicated. When the unit acquires... highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to access additional settings and configuration options. MENU-Press to the Home screen. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on a chart. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the range of the sonar, to...
Owner's Manual
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...the card in again and release it to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. The unit does not track satellites in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1. Inserting and Removing SD... information. The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for practice. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. To turn on the lower-right corner of the unit. To insert the SD card, open the access...
...the card in again and release it to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. The unit does not track satellites in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1. Inserting and Removing SD... information. The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for practice. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. To turn on the lower-right corner of the unit. To insert the SD card, open the access...
Owner's Manual
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Stop Navigation-stop navigating to a destination. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating ... data on the screen. • Navigation-turn the Distance to configure the Route Leg, Next Turn, and Destination options. • Fishing-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Full Screen Map...
Stop Navigation-stop navigating to a destination. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating ... data on the screen. • Navigation-turn the Distance to configure the Route Leg, Next Turn, and Destination options. • Fishing-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Full Screen Map...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2. Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are actively transmitting AIS information. Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to the nearest approach. Navigation... other vessels that are within range, that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the last position of chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
.... 2. Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are actively transmitting AIS information. Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to the nearest approach. Navigation... other vessels that are within range, that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the last position of chart on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... a Targeted AIS Vessel You can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS heading, and other information that appears using a trail, or turn the trail off. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 25 2. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. From the Home screen...
... a Targeted AIS Vessel You can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS heading, and other information that appears using a trail, or turn the trail off. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 25 2. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. From the Home screen...
Owner's Manual
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...roads, restaurants, and other navigationally significant aerial photos to help you visualize your computer for backup or viewing purposes. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. • Fish Eye 3D-provides an underwater 3D view that visually represents the sea... from above and behind the boat for a realistic view of the land and water on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 33 Using BlueChart g2 Vision Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you to get the most out of your...
...roads, restaurants, and other navigationally significant aerial photos to help you visualize your computer for backup or viewing purposes. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. • Fish Eye 3D-provides an underwater 3D view that visually represents the sea... from above and behind the boat for a realistic view of the land and water on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 33 Using BlueChart g2 Vision Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you to get the most out of your...
Owner's Manual
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... and customize numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information. To view the Numbers screen from the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. Viewing a Compass From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Compass. Press MENU and select Configure. 34 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Viewing Information Use the Information...
... and customize numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information. To view the Numbers screen from the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. Viewing a Compass From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Compass. Press MENU and select Configure. 34 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Viewing Information Use the Information...
Owner's Manual
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...-select to specify the total fuel in your tanks. • Fuel Economy-select either GPS Speed or Water Speed (using data from a speed wheel) for the selected station. Tide...Currents > Tides. 2. Note: You must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS™ 10. Viewing Information To view fuel information, your unit must use a BlueChart g2 ... You must use a BlueChart g2 Vision card to view Tidestation information. 36 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Current Information Use the Current Prediction screen to view tide information for currents...
...-select to specify the total fuel in your tanks. • Fuel Economy-select either GPS Speed or Water Speed (using data from a speed wheel) for the selected station. Tide...Currents > Tides. 2. Note: You must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS™ 10. Viewing Information To view fuel information, your unit must use a BlueChart g2 ... You must use a BlueChart g2 Vision card to view Tidestation information. 36 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Current Information Use the Current Prediction screen to view tide information for currents...
Owner's Manual
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... when using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to retrieve data about your boat over a short period of your chartplotter. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to acquire satellites. • Speed Filter-select On, Off, or Auto. ... settings from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Units. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter (in Europe) on or off with the Power...
... when using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to retrieve data about your boat over a short period of your chartplotter. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to acquire satellites. • Speed Filter-select On, Off, or Auto. ... settings from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Units. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter (in Europe) on or off with the Power...
Owner's Manual
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...Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Near. The available values for your boat from the calculated GPS speed). Proceed to be placed. The auto-guidance line may move if you have navigated to the shore you can safely travel . •...the minimum depth (chart depth datum) to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the shore: Nearest, Near, Normal, Far, or Farthest. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Select a waypoint for wind numbers and fuel economy. Speed Sources-specify the sensor used for...
...Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Near. The available values for your boat from the calculated GPS speed). Proceed to be placed. The auto-guidance line may move if you have navigated to the shore you can safely travel . •...the minimum depth (chart depth datum) to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the shore: Nearest, Near, Normal, Far, or Farthest. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Select a waypoint for wind numbers and fuel economy. Speed Sources-specify the sensor used for...
Owner's Manual
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...work. The unit must be on for large fish only. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Battery-set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than ...the specified value. Deep Water-set an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS... exceed a specified drift distance. Setting Sonar Alarms To set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar alarms. Shallow Water-set an alarm to change the ...
...work. The unit must be on for large fish only. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Battery-set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than ...the specified value. Deep Water-set an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS... exceed a specified drift distance. Setting Sonar Alarms To set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar alarms. Shallow Water-set an alarm to change the ...
Owner's Manual
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...initiate a man-overboard distress call from the radio. NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 55 The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. ... radio. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your chartplotter, the radio displays the Distress Call page to your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with a VHF Radio The following table indicates the features that are ...
...initiate a man-overboard distress call from the radio. NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 55 The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. ... radio. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your chartplotter, the radio displays the Distress Call page to your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with a VHF Radio The following table indicates the features that are ...
Owner's Manual
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GPS Accuracy: Position: Appendix Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky.) GPSMAP 430/430s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 530/540s GPSMAP 535/545s Warm:* Approximately 15 seconds Cold:** Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s Warm:* Approximately 1 second Cold:** Approximately 38 seconds GPSMAP 536/536s...
GPS Accuracy: Position: Appendix Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky.) GPSMAP 430/430s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 530/540s GPSMAP 535/545s Warm:* Approximately 15 seconds Cold:** Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s Warm:* Approximately 1 second Cold:** Approximately 38 seconds GPSMAP 536/536s...
Owner's Manual
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...High-too much input voltage-the unit shuts off . Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can't Write User Card, Card May Be Full-error reading card; GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 71 Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual frequency and 1 kW), 80/200 kHz... this message appears. Alarms and Messages The unit uses an on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the dangerous target. Decrease the input voltage to unit operating characteristics. Can't Read Voltages That Low, Limited ...
...High-too much input voltage-the unit shuts off . Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can't Write User Card, Card May Be Full-error reading card; GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 71 Frequency: 50/200 kHz (dual frequency and 1 kW), 80/200 kHz... this message appears. Alarms and Messages The unit uses an on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the dangerous target. Decrease the input voltage to unit operating characteristics. Can't Read Voltages That Low, Limited ...
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... clock 46 collision 26, 49 deep water 46 fish 46 fuel 47 GPS accuracy 46 navigation 45 safe-zone 49 shallow water 46 sonar 46 water...screen using 21 chart data 10 charts detail 14 fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 74 Clear User Data...hazard 17 Color Scheme 53 Communications 44 Compass 34 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv course up 13 current stations 36 customizing chart settings 12 D dashboard 34... 35 full screen, sonar 50 fuse 70 G gain 54 Garmin Data Transfer 44 gauges, fuel 35 go to 27 GPS 5, 41, 70 Grid (North) 42 guide to 27 ...
... clock 46 collision 26, 49 deep water 46 fish 46 fuel 47 GPS accuracy 46 navigation 45 safe-zone 49 shallow water 46 sonar 46 water...screen using 21 chart data 10 charts detail 14 fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 74 Clear User Data...hazard 17 Color Scheme 53 Communications 44 Compass 34 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv course up 13 current stations 36 customizing chart settings 12 D dashboard 34... 35 full screen, sonar 50 fuse 70 G gain 54 Garmin Data Transfer 44 gauges, fuel 35 go to 27 GPS 5, 41, 70 Grid (North) 42 guide to 27 ...