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...Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of the National Maritime Electronics Association. NMEA 2000® and the NMEA 2000 logo are trademarks of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin... its subsidiaries, registered in the United States and other Garmin products. January 2010 Part Number 190-01074-00 Rev. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or...
...Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of the National Maritime Electronics Association. NMEA 2000® and the NMEA 2000 logo are trademarks of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin... its subsidiaries, registered in the United States and other Garmin products. January 2010 Part Number 190-01074-00 Rev. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or...
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...Chart," you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. 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. • Using the...: page 71. 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...
...Chart," you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. 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. • Using the...: page 71. 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...
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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...
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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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... lamps inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in a safe place. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In Europe, go to local, state, or federal laws. Keep the original ... information. by completing our online registration today. Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Hg - iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual For more information go to http://my...
... lamps inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in a safe place. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In Europe, go to local, state, or federal laws. Keep the original ... information. by completing our online registration today. Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Hg - iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual For more information go to http://my...
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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
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... 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. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Home Screen Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you...
... 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. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Home Screen Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you...
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... to calibrate it now. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to switch between Day mode and Night mode: 1. To switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual AIS Alarm Time To (is not available if you select No for your boat (page 49). Press and release the Power key. 2. Select.... If a water speed wheel is on the Rocker to intersect the Safe Zone around your boat. Refer to your boat specifications for AIS Receiver)-select the time within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is detected, a message will sound if an AIS vessel nears your...
... to calibrate it now. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to switch between Day mode and Night mode: 1. To switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual AIS Alarm Time To (is not available if you select No for your boat (page 49). Press and release the Power key. 2. Select.... If a water speed wheel is on the Rocker to intersect the Safe Zone around your boat. Refer to your boat specifications for AIS Receiver)-select the time within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is detected, a message will sound if an AIS vessel nears your...
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Press to return to adjust the backlight level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual ROCKER-Press to adjust the range of the sonar, to zoom in or ..., to scroll the map, or to the previous screen when indicated. Press to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars ...highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to page up or down on or off. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on lists. RANGE (-/+)-Press to mark a waypoint at the top of ...
Press to return to adjust the backlight level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual ROCKER-Press to adjust the range of the sonar, to zoom in or ..., to scroll the map, or to the previous screen when indicated. Press to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars ...highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to page up or down on or off. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on lists. RANGE (-/+)-Press to mark a waypoint at the top of ...
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Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . To turn on the lower-right corner of the unit. Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you ..., and your XM® WX Satellite Weather® Radio ID (if available). Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in again and release it to adjust unit settings...
Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . To turn on the lower-right corner of the unit. Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you ..., and your XM® WX Satellite Weather® Radio ID (if available). Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in again and release it to adjust unit settings...
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..."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 information (page 50). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use ...HOME from MapSource®, update to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Fishing charts are available only if you use sonar features. ...
..."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 information (page 50). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use ...HOME from MapSource®, update to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Fishing charts are available only if you use sonar features. ...
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... provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This chart works well for offshore deep-sea fishing. • Fish Eye 3D-provides an underwater 3D view that visually ...BlueChart g2 cartography for the USA and Bahamas shoreline. • Navigation Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station Beacon...
... provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This chart works well for offshore deep-sea fishing. • Fish Eye 3D-provides an underwater 3D view that visually ...BlueChart g2 cartography for the USA and Bahamas shoreline. • Navigation Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station Beacon...
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... Turn, and Destination options. • Fishing-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off. Select Data Bar Setup to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 55). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Depth...
... Turn, and Destination options. • Fishing-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off. Select Data Bar Setup to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 55). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Depth...
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... a Point on . Use the Rocker to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in the data bars. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts • Fuel-turn the Fuel Rate, Remaining Fuel, Range, and Fuel Economy data bar on or off. • Sailing-turn off...
... a Point on . Use the Rocker to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in the data bars. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts • Fuel-turn the Fuel Rate, Remaining Fuel, Range, and Fuel Economy data bar on or off. • Sailing-turn off...
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... map pointer's location coordinates in the lower-right corner of the current map display, the screen scrolls forward to a point on the map. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 5. Using Charts To pan the map, press up, down, right, or left on the Navigation chart. Select Navigate To. 6. Select Go To...
... map pointer's location coordinates in the lower-right corner of the current map display, the screen scrolls forward to a point on the map. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 5. Using Charts To pan the map, press up, down, right, or left on the Navigation chart. Select Navigate To. 6. Select Go To...
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... chart settings from the home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup. High-resolution satellite imagery is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Use the map pointer ( ) to Off, Land Only, or On. Roses-displays a compass rose around your boat, indicating compass direction. True... item is in -depth graph for a tide station to help predict the tide level at different times or on or off . Service Points-turns marine service points on or off (page 36). Tides/Currents-turns tides and currents on different days.
... chart settings from the home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup. High-resolution satellite imagery is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Use the map pointer ( ) to Off, Land Only, or On. Roses-displays a compass rose around your boat, indicating compass direction. True... item is in -depth graph for a tide station to help predict the tide level at different times or on or off . Service Points-turns marine service points on or off (page 36). Tides/Currents-turns tides and currents on different days.
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... map display to a weather module and you have an XM® subscription. See page 60 for additional information. Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 The heading line appears vertically on the Fishing chart (page 19). The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is always...
... map display to a weather module and you have an XM® subscription. See page 60 for additional information. Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 The heading line appears vertically on the Fishing chart (page 19). The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is always...
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... filters out light sectors, depending on the zoom level. • Chart Borders-turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press left on or off and sets a dangerous depth. Symbols-changes symbol preferences. • Navaid Size-adjusts the size of the navaid symbols...
... filters out light sectors, depending on the zoom level. • Chart Borders-turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press left on or off and sets a dangerous depth. Symbols-changes symbol preferences. • Navaid Size-adjusts the size of the navaid symbols...