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...GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 545/545s 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. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual... Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. They indicate that you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS ...
...GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 545/545s 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. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual... Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. They indicate that you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS ...
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... 30 Using Tracks 31 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 Viewing a Compass 34 Viewing Numbers 34 Viewing Trip Information 35 Viewing Fuel Gauges 35 Viewing Tide-station Information 36 Viewing Current Information 36 Viewing User Data 37 Viewing Other Vessels 40 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... 30 Using Tracks 31 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 Viewing a Compass 34 Viewing Numbers 34 Viewing Trip Information 35 Viewing Fuel Gauges 35 Viewing Tide-station Information 36 Viewing Current Information 36 Viewing User Data 37 Viewing Other Vessels 40 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
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... Sonar Settings 53 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC Contact 56 Viewing the DSC List 56 Receiving Distress Calls 56 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 57 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 57 Position Tracking 57 Introduction... 71 Capturing Screenshots 74 Caring for the Unit 74 Weather Data Warranty 75 Software License Agreement 76 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 76 Index 77 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
... Sonar Settings 53 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 55 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 55 Adding a DSC Contact 56 Viewing the DSC List 56 Receiving Distress Calls 56 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 57 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 57 Position Tracking 57 Introduction... 71 Capturing Screenshots 74 Caring for the Unit 74 Weather Data Warranty 75 Software License Agreement 76 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 76 Index 77 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
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... safe place. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for your unit. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in compliance with the essential.../environment/disposal.jsp. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at 0808 2380000. Hg - by phone...
... safe place. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for your unit. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in compliance with the essential.../environment/disposal.jsp. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at 0808 2380000. Hg - by phone...
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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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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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...the unit, press and release the Power key. Position Format-specify the coordinate system to a serial port, specify which ports are connected. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to a serial port is turned on your unit, you must configure the initial ...6). Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. AIS Receiver (is not available if you select None for NMEA Devices)-Select Yes if one of the devices connected to view the Home screen....
...the unit, press and release the Power key. Position Format-specify the coordinate system to a serial port, specify which ports are connected. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to a serial port is turned on your unit, you must configure the initial ...6). Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. AIS Receiver (is not available if you select None for NMEA Devices)-Select Yes if one of the devices connected to view the Home screen....
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... which an alarm will ask if you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. To allow the unit to your boat specifications for more information. To switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Minimum Safe Depth-select the minimum safe depth for your manual setting. Refer to automatically adjust the backlight based...
... which an alarm will ask if you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. To allow the unit to your boat specifications for more information. To switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Minimum Safe Depth-select the minimum safe depth for your manual setting. Refer to automatically adjust the backlight based...
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...of the Home screen are green . MARK-Press to mark a waypoint at the top of the sonar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual MENU-Press to the previous screen when indicated. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars ...disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver...
...of the Home screen are green . MARK-Press to mark a waypoint at the top of the sonar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual MENU-Press to the previous screen when indicated. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars ...disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver...
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...Simulator mode: 1. Press the card in again and release it to adjust unit settings (page 3). Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you to eject it clicks. From the home screen, select ..., track control, and position. The unit does not track satellites in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual CAUTION: Do not try to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). To turn on the lower-right corner of the unit. Select Setup...
...Simulator mode: 1. Press the card in again and release it to adjust unit settings (page 3). Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you to eject it clicks. From the home screen, select ..., track control, and position. The unit does not track satellites in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual CAUTION: Do not try to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). To turn on the lower-right corner of the unit. Select Setup...
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... unit and system settings (page 41). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press HOME 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... data, user data, and information about other screens. 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. Getting Started • Sonar-set up and access sonar ...
... unit and system settings (page 41). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press HOME 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... data, user data, and information about other screens. 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. Getting Started • Sonar-set up and access sonar ...
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... screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. 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 Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built... provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the Navigation chart at the same time. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data.
... screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. 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 Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built... provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the Navigation chart at the same time. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data.
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... mode, without numbers. Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn on or off . Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation..., fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers. Select Data Bar Setup to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off . Select Auto to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS...
... mode, without numbers. Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn on or off . Data Bars-show or hide cruising, navigation..., fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers. Select Data Bar Setup to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off . Select Auto to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS...
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... Fuel Rate, Remaining Fuel, Range, and Fuel Economy data bar on or off. • Sailing-turn off the Route Leg data bar. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... Fuel Rate, Remaining Fuel, Range, and Fuel Economy data bar on or off. • Sailing-turn off the Route Leg data bar. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
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... to a point on the Map The Range (-/+) keys control the zoom level, indicated by the scale at the bottom of the Navigation chart ( ). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 Panning the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker to move the map pointer, you pan past the edge of the map. The bar under...
... to a point on the Map The Range (-/+) keys control the zoom level, indicated by the scale at the bottom of the Navigation chart ( ). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 Panning the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker to move the map pointer, you pan past the edge of the map. The bar under...
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... Tide-Station Information Tide-station information appears on or off (page 36). High-resolution satellite imagery is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Service Points-turns marine service points on the chart with the map pointer, and press SELECT. Select the item. Changing the Navigation Chart Settings To...
... Tide-Station Information Tide-station information appears on or off (page 36). High-resolution satellite imagery is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Service Points-turns marine service points on the chart with the map pointer, and press SELECT. Select the item. Changing the Navigation Chart Settings To...
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... screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. The heading line appears vertically on the chart. Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Weather-sets up . Orientation-changes the perspective of the map display. • North Up-sets the top of the map display to a north...
... screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. The heading line appears vertically on the chart. Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Weather-sets up . Orientation-changes the perspective of the map display. • North Up-sets the top of the map display to a north...
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... set (NOAA or IALA). • Land POIs-turns the display of land POIs (points of interest) on or off and sets a dangerous depth. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Safety Shading-identifies a selected depth. Heading Line-draws an extension line from the bow of the boat in blue, while areas with depths greater...
... set (NOAA or IALA). • Land POIs-turns the display of land POIs (points of interest) on or off and sets a dangerous depth. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Safety Shading-identifies a selected depth. Heading Line-draws an extension line from the bow of the boat in blue, while areas with depths greater...
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... or options from the Home screen, select Charts > Perspective 3D. Using Charts Using Perspective 3D Perspective 3D is zoomed in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 15 Split Navigation Chart (with a BlueChart g2 Vision card) The top half of the screen is a visual navigation aid that provides a view from...
... or options from the Home screen, select Charts > Perspective 3D. Using Charts Using Perspective 3D Perspective 3D is zoomed in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 15 Split Navigation Chart (with a BlueChart g2 Vision card) The top half of the screen is a visual navigation aid that provides a view from...