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.... (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide Select the waypoint you want to the location, select... To. 5. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to highlight the waypoint or the MOB on the Navigation chart. Follow the colored line on...and press SELECT. 2. Press SELECT to It To begin navigating: 1. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to save the waypoint, or select Man Overboard to edit > Move. 4. Select a category...
.... (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) GPSMAP® 400/500 series quick reference guide Select the waypoint you want to the location, select... To. 5. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart® g2 Vision® card to highlight the waypoint or the MOB on the Navigation chart. Follow the colored line on...and press SELECT. 2. Press SELECT to It To begin navigating: 1. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to save the waypoint, or select Man Overboard to edit > Move. 4. Select a category...
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...71. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring Factory Settings: page 6.... 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 • Press HOME...
...71. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring Factory Settings: page 6.... 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 • Press HOME...
Owner's Manual
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...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 Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards... 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 15 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner... 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information ...
...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 Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards... 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 15 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner... 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information ...
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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
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... data information. Press the card in simulator mode. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. The unit does not track satellites in again and release it to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode...press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Restoring the ...
... data information. Press the card in simulator mode. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. The unit does not track satellites in again and release it to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode...press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Restoring the ...
Owner's Manual
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...from MapSource®, update to the most-current version of MapSource by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Fishing charts are available only if you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set... sonar information (page 50). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to access all other vessels (page 34). •...
...from MapSource®, update to the most-current version of MapSource by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Fishing charts are available only if you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set... sonar information (page 50). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to access all other vessels (page 34). •...
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... as a navigational aid. Fishing charts, Fish Eye 3D, and Mariner's Eye 3D views are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Navigation Chart Use the ...the boat (according to your course, to the information on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock...
... as a navigational aid. Fishing charts, Fish Eye 3D, and Mariner's Eye 3D views are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Navigation Chart Use the ...the boat (according to your course, to the information on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock...
Owner's Manual
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... forward to the destination. Select Go To (or Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card for Automatic Guidance). 7. Using Charts To pan the map, press up, down, right, or left on the map. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 As you pan past the edge of the Navigation chart...
... forward to the destination. Select Go To (or Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card for Automatic Guidance). 7. Using Charts To pan the map, press up, down, right, or left on the map. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 As you pan past the edge of the Navigation chart...
Owner's Manual
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...Settings To change chart settings from the home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup. Service Points-turns marine service points on -screen map items, waypoints, and charts. Use the map pointer ( ) to Off, Land Only, or...additional object information: 1. Selected item 2. Select the item. High-resolution satellite imagery is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual On the Navigation chart, highlight an item with a detailed icon showing the relevant... the unit is only available while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.
...Settings To change chart settings from the home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup. Service Points-turns marine service points on -screen map items, waypoints, and charts. Use the map pointer ( ) to Off, Land Only, or...additional object information: 1. Selected item 2. Select the item. High-resolution satellite imagery is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual On the Navigation chart, highlight an item with a detailed icon showing the relevant... the unit is only available while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.
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...-turns the sector in which a navigational light is selected). 14 Spot Depths-turns spot soundings on or off when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and you reach the end of the heading line. Selecting Auto filters out light sectors, depending on the zoom level. • Chart Borders-turns.... The shading is always drawn at different zoom levels. Press right on the Rocker to decrease map detail. Safety Shading-identifies a selected depth. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Detail-adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map at , or deeper than the specified value are...
...-turns the sector in which a navigational light is selected). 14 Spot Depths-turns spot soundings on or off when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and you reach the end of the heading line. Selecting Auto filters out light sectors, depending on the zoom level. • Chart Borders-turns.... The shading is always drawn at different zoom levels. Press right on the Rocker to decrease map detail. Safety Shading-identifies a selected depth. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Detail-adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map at , or deeper than the specified value are...
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...navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is highlighted. 2. Press the Range (-) key to move the view closer to your course). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 15 Using Charts Using Perspective 3D Perspective 3D is zoomed in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages. To view details about the...zoom levels of the screen is a visual navigation aid that provides a view from the boat. Split Navigation Chart (with a BlueChart g2 Vision card) The top half of the Navigation chart at the same time. Press MENU to the navaid. Use the Rocker to point to view additional ...
...navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is highlighted. 2. Press the Range (-) key to move the view closer to your course). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 15 Using Charts Using Perspective 3D Perspective 3D is zoomed in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages. To view details about the...zoom levels of the screen is a visual navigation aid that provides a view from the boat. Split Navigation Chart (with a BlueChart g2 Vision card) The top half of the Navigation chart at the same time. Press MENU to the navaid. Use the Rocker to point to view additional ...
Owner's Manual
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...view a list of the course line drawn when navigating. Other Vessels-view information about other vessels. Using Mariner's Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner's Eye 3D, which provides a detailed three-dimensional view from above and behind the boat (according to ...your unit must be connected to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 16 GPSMAP ...
...view a list of the course line drawn when navigating. Other Vessels-view information about other vessels. Using Mariner's Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner's Eye 3D, which provides a detailed three-dimensional view from above and behind the boat (according to ...your unit must be connected to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 16 GPSMAP ...
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...the land at a specified opacity. Using Fishing Charts Use the Fishing chart for offshore deep-sea fishing. Select Chart Setup > Photos. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 19 To customize the appearance of the bottom contours on the map. • Land Only-standard chart information...• Off-standard chart information is shown on the chart. The Fishing chart uses detailed bathymetric data on a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card, and is shown on page 9. To access additional settings from the Fishing chart, press MENU. While viewing the Navigation chart, press MENU....
...the land at a specified opacity. Using Fishing Charts Use the Fishing chart for offshore deep-sea fishing. Select Chart Setup > Photos. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 19 To customize the appearance of the bottom contours on the map. • Land Only-standard chart information...• Off-standard chart information is shown on the chart. The Fishing chart uses detailed bathymetric data on a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card, and is shown on page 9. To access additional settings from the Fishing chart, press MENU. While viewing the Navigation chart, press MENU....
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... Overlay Off Land Only Photo Overlay Photo Overlay at 50% 20 Photo Overlay at closer zoom levels. Viewing Aerial Photos Preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards contain aerial photographs of many landmarks, marinas, and harbors. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... Overlay Off Land Only Photo Overlay Photo Overlay at 50% 20 Photo Overlay at closer zoom levels. Viewing Aerial Photos Preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards contain aerial photographs of many landmarks, marinas, and harbors. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
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From the Home screen, select Charts. 24 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Activated target Projected course MMSI Heading Target with Course over Ground and Heading Showing AIS Vessels on a Chart or on a ... over Ground, Heading, and Rate of Turn When course over ground and the rate of the barb does not change. Note: The Fishing chart and Mariner's Eye 3D are provided by the direction of the barb at the end of turn information, is calculated based on the rate of the heading...
From the Home screen, select Charts. 24 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Activated target Projected course MMSI Heading Target with Course over Ground and Heading Showing AIS Vessels on a Chart or on a ... over Ground, Heading, and Rate of Turn When course over ground and the rate of the barb does not change. Note: The Fishing chart and Mariner's Eye 3D are provided by the direction of the barb at the end of turn information, is calculated based on the rate of the heading...
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...From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel Note: The Fishing chart and Mariner's Eye 3D are available with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card. 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 25 Heading-allows you to select the length of the track that is reported ... to select an AIS vessel. 4. Using Charts Viewing Information about 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. Use the Rocker to select the distance from your...
...From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel Note: The Fishing chart and Mariner's Eye 3D are available with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card. 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 25 Heading-allows you to select the length of the track that is reported ... to select an AIS vessel. 4. Using Charts Viewing Information about 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. Use the Rocker to select the distance from your...
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... are available with AIS. to all charts. 1. Select MENU > Other Vessels > AIS List. 26 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > Other Vessels > AIS Alarm >... on the screen. 2. Select Range to set the measured radius of AIS Threats Note: The Fishing chart and Mariner's Eye 3D are applied to 2.0 mi.). 3. Select Time To to 3.0 km, or from 500 ft. ... the safe-zone ring around your boat. The object is used with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card. 1. to 2.0 nm (or from 150 m to sound an alarm if AIS determines that a target...
... are available with AIS. to all charts. 1. Select MENU > Other Vessels > AIS List. 26 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > Other Vessels > AIS Alarm >... on the screen. 2. Select Range to set the measured radius of AIS Threats Note: The Fishing chart and Mariner's Eye 3D are applied to 2.0 mi.). 3. Select Time To to 3.0 km, or from 500 ft. ... the safe-zone ring around your boat. The object is used with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card. 1. to 2.0 nm (or from 150 m to sound an alarm if AIS determines that a target...
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...path to them. You must create waypoints and routes before continuing navigation. Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card for this option to , waypoints, routes, tracks, and services such as nearby fuel, repairs, and ramps. Caution: Guide To does not ensure obstacle and bottom.... For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before you want to , waypoints, routes, tracks, and services such as nearby fuel, repairs, and ramps. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 27 Where To? To begin navigating: 1.
...path to them. You must create waypoints and routes before continuing navigation. Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card for this option to , waypoints, routes, tracks, and services such as nearby fuel, repairs, and ramps. Caution: Guide To does not ensure obstacle and bottom.... For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before you want to , waypoints, routes, tracks, and services such as nearby fuel, repairs, and ramps. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 27 Where To? To begin navigating: 1.
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...the 50 nearest destinations that contain your destination. 3. Press SELECT to the destination. 28 To stop navigating: Press MENU, and select Stop Navigating. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Navigate To. 5. Where To? 3. Select Go To. Select a destination. Follow the colored line on a... chart. 4. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card). To search for a destination by Name. 2. Select the location > Navigate To > Go To or Route To (or Guide To when using a ...
...the 50 nearest destinations that contain your destination. 3. Press SELECT to the destination. 28 To stop navigating: Press MENU, and select Stop Navigating. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Navigate To. 5. Where To? 3. Select Go To. Select a destination. Follow the colored line on a... chart. 4. OR Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card). To search for a destination by Name. 2. Select the location > Navigate To > Go To or Route To (or Guide To when using a ...
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...to edit the route, delete the route, or navigate to save the route. 6. To create a route using Automatic Guidance (when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card): 1. Select Navigate To > Guide To. Your route is the active track. Select Delete > OK. To edit a route: 1. Select Edit Route. Select ... screen, allowing you are bypassing. 3. To bypass a waypoint on the chart indicates your track. Select Navigate To > Go To (or Route To). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 31 NOTE: You can be saved. Select the route to edit the route turns. To turn list to edit. 3....
...to edit the route, delete the route, or navigate to save the route. 6. To create a route using Automatic Guidance (when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card): 1. Select Navigate To > Guide To. Your route is the active track. Select Delete > OK. To edit a route: 1. Select Edit Route. Select ... screen, allowing you are bypassing. 3. To bypass a waypoint on the chart indicates your track. Select Navigate To > Go To (or Route To). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 31 NOTE: You can be saved. Select the route to edit the route turns. To turn list to edit. 3....