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...Owner's Manual Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. They indicate that you are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. 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... page 71. 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 ...
...Owner's Manual Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. They indicate that you are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. 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... page 71. 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 ...
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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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...or a photocopy, in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In Europe, go to : www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal.jsp. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in the product box for your unit.... To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for product warnings and other relevant provisions of according to http://my.garmin.com. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by completing our online registration today. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
...or a photocopy, in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In Europe, go to : www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal.jsp. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in the product box for your unit.... To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for product warnings and other relevant provisions of according to http://my.garmin.com. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by completing our online registration today. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series 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
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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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... initial settings. To turn on your screen. Note: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen (page 6). AIS Receiver (is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Turning the Unit On or Off To turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. Home Screen Getting Started...
... initial settings. To turn on your screen. Note: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen (page 6). AIS Receiver (is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Turning the Unit On or Off To turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. Home Screen Getting Started...
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... key. 2. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to your boat (page 49). To switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for your manual setting. Select Yes or No. To allow the unit to calibrate it now. Select Color Mode. 3. Shallow Water...minimum safe depth for your boat (page 49). AIS Alarm Range (is on the GPSMAP 535, 536, 545, and 546). AIS Alarm Time To (is not available if you select No for AIS Receiver)-select the distance within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is not...
... key. 2. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to your boat (page 49). To switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for your manual setting. Select Yes or No. To allow the unit to calibrate it now. Select Color Mode. 3. Shallow Water...minimum safe depth for your boat (page 49). AIS Alarm Range (is on the GPSMAP 535, 536, 545, and 546). AIS Alarm Time To (is not available if you select No for AIS Receiver)-select the distance within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is not...
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... adjust the range of the sonar, to zoom in or out on lists. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press to adjust the backlight level. Press to return to page up or...
... adjust the range of the sonar, to zoom in or out on lists. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press to adjust the backlight level. Press to return to page up or...
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... Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . CAUTION: Do not try to eject it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1. Press the card in simulator mode. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. From the Home...
... Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . CAUTION: Do not try to eject it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1. Press the card in simulator mode. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. From the Home...
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... Home Screen Use the Home screen to access all other vessels (page 34). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 41). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Fishing charts are available only if you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the ...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: If using an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Charts-selects...
... Home Screen Use the Home screen to access all other vessels (page 34). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 41). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Fishing charts are available only if you use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the ...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: If using an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Charts-selects...
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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 Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to view map information, and as a three-dimensional navigation aid. This... 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. Fishing charts, Fish Eye 3D, and Mariner's Eye 3D views are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD ...
...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 Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to view map information, and as a three-dimensional navigation aid. This... 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. Fishing charts, Fish Eye 3D, and Mariner's Eye 3D views are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD ...
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...chart in fullscreen mode, without numbers. Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Distance to configure the position of the data on the screen. •... Navigation-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to Destination, Arrival, ...
...chart in fullscreen mode, without numbers. Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Distance to configure the position of the data on the screen. •... Navigation-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to Destination, Arrival, ...
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... navigating a route or an automatic guidance line. • The Sailing data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you want to go. 4. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Wind to toggle between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG in white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on or...
... navigating a route or an automatic guidance line. • The Sailing data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you want to go. 4. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Wind to toggle between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG in white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on or...
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... the map pointer, you pan past the edge of the Navigation chart ( ). Panning the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker to the destination. Select Navigate To. 6. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11
... the map pointer, you pan past the edge of the Navigation chart ( ). Panning the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker to the destination. Select Navigate To. 6. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11
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...Information Use the map pointer ( ) to view information about tides, see page 36. Selected item 2. Select the item. Service Points-turns marine service points on different days. Roses-displays a compass rose around your boat, indicating compass direction. On the Navigation chart, highlight an item... the map pointer ( ) to Off, Land Only, or On. High-resolution satellite imagery is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You can view an in the area, select Review, and then select the item. If more information about on the chart...
...Information Use the map pointer ( ) to view information about tides, see page 36. Selected item 2. Select the item. Service Points-turns marine service points on different days. Roses-displays a compass rose around your boat, indicating compass direction. On the Navigation chart, highlight an item... the map pointer ( ) to Off, Land Only, or On. High-resolution satellite imagery is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You can view an in the area, select Review, and then select the item. If more information about on the chart...
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... display. • North Up-sets the top of the weather options will be displayed on the screen if shown. Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Using Charts Changing the Chart Appearance From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. See page 60...
... display. • North Up-sets the top of the weather options will be displayed on the screen if shown. Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Using Charts Changing the Chart Appearance From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. See page 60...
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... or off. • Light Sectors-turns the sector in which a navigational light is selected). 14 Spot Depths-turns spot soundings on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Selecting Auto filters out light sectors, depending on the zoom level. • Chart Borders-turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD...
... or off. • Light Sectors-turns the sector in which a navigational light is selected). 14 Spot Depths-turns spot soundings on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Selecting Auto filters out light sectors, depending on the zoom level. • Chart Borders-turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD...
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... beacons, lights, and obstructions: 1. The Range (-/+) keys control the zoom level. Press the Range (+) key to move the view away from the boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 15 To view details about the navaid. Press MENU to the water. When the cursor is over the navaid, the navaid is beneficial when...
... beacons, lights, and obstructions: 1. The Range (-/+) keys control the zoom level. Press the Range (+) key to move the view away from the boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 15 To view details about the navaid. Press MENU to the water. When the cursor is over the navaid, the navaid is beneficial when...