Important Safety and Product Information
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... the boat is provided in the unit only to facilitate, not to replace, the use the unit for more information. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in accordance with California's Proposition 65....all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, local waterway rules and restrictions, and maps. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts maps, or to determine if your unit contains or accepts mapping products, follow these ...
... the boat is provided in the unit only to facilitate, not to replace, the use the unit for more information. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in accordance with California's Proposition 65....all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, local waterway rules and restrictions, and maps. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts maps, or to determine if your unit contains or accepts mapping products, follow these ...
Installation Instructions
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... does not need to be attached together or on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for an additional NMEA... Device To connect the wiring harness to the wiring diagram for wire identification. 2. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for more information. Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be used with a lamp, a horn, or both, to...
... does not need to be attached together or on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for an additional NMEA... Device To connect the wiring harness to the wiring diagram for wire identification. 2. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for more information. Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be used with a lamp, a horn, or both, to...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended position report 129539 GNSS DOPs 129540 GNSS Sats in the group. GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Chartplotters Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059904 ISO Request 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge... Device PGN Information NMEA 2000-Certified Display Device PGN Information All data transmitted on every available Garmin NMEA 2000-certified display device, see the owner's manual for your display device. Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126464 Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function...
... Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended position report 129539 GNSS DOPs 129540 GNSS Sats in the group. GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Chartplotters Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059904 ISO Request 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge... Device PGN Information NMEA 2000-Certified Display Device PGN Information All data transmitted on every available Garmin NMEA 2000-certified display device, see the owner's manual for your display device. Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function 126464 Transmit/Receive PGN List Group Function...
Owner's Manual
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... 79. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight a series of the main screens to access advanced settings. • Press and release the Power key to adjust the display settings. Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 431/431s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546...
... 79. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight a series of the main screens to access advanced settings. • Press and release the Power key to adjust the display settings. Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 431/431s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546...
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 2 ...Garmin Autopilot 35 Viewing Information 36 Viewing a Compass 36 Viewing Numbers 36 Viewing Trip Information 37 Viewing and Customizing Engine Gauges 37 Viewing and Synchronizing Fuel Gauges 40 Viewing and Customizing Wind Gauges 41 Viewing Tide-station Information 42 Viewing Current Information 43 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
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 2 ...Garmin Autopilot 35 Viewing Information 36 Viewing a Compass 36 Viewing Numbers 36 Viewing Trip Information 37 Viewing and Customizing Engine Gauges 37 Viewing and Synchronizing Fuel Gauges 40 Viewing and Customizing Wind Gauges 41 Viewing Tide-station Information 42 Viewing Current Information 43 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... 61 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 65 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 65 Position...
... 61 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 65 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 65 Position...
Owner's Manual
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... phone at 0808 2380000. by completing our online registration today. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide... in the product box for in a safe place. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to www.garmin.com/compliance. Keep the original sales...
... phone at 0808 2380000. by completing our online registration today. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide... in the product box for in a safe place. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, go to www.garmin.com/compliance. Keep the original sales...
Owner's Manual
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See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. Note: The first time you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. Note: The first time you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... can change these settings later using the Configure screen (page 6). Language-select the language to calibrate it now. Time Zone-set to your boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for on your boat specifications for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. Refer to individually...
... can change these settings later using the Configure screen (page 6). Language-select the language to calibrate it now. Time Zone-set to your boat. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for on your boat specifications for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. Refer to individually...
Owner's Manual
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... the Power key repeatedly to cycle between Day mode and Night mode: 1. To switch between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. Select Color Mode. 3. To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic... 1. Press left or right on ambient light, select Auto Day/Night Mode. Press left or right on the GPSMAP 536 and GPSMAP 546). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on the Rocker to adjust the backlight. Press and release...
... the Power key repeatedly to cycle between Day mode and Night mode: 1. To switch between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. Select Color Mode. 3. To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic... 1. Press left or right on ambient light, select Auto Day/Night Mode. Press left or right on the GPSMAP 536 and GPSMAP 546). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on the Rocker to adjust the backlight. Press and release...
Owner's Manual
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... or off for use indoors or for practice. Any satellite signal-strength bars shown are green . For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at your current location. Press to adjust the range of the sonar. RANGE (-/+)-Press to page up or down on lists. ... to the Home screen. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to mark a waypoint at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. ROCKER-Press to adjust the range of actual satellite signals. When the unit...
... or off for use indoors or for practice. Any satellite signal-strength bars shown are green . For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at your current location. Press to adjust the range of the sonar. RANGE (-/+)-Press to page up or down on lists. ... to the Home screen. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to mark a waypoint at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. ROCKER-Press to adjust the range of actual satellite signals. When the unit...
Owner's Manual
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...tracks to set speed, track control, and position. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. Select Setup to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). You may need this information to update the system software or to cancel. Select Yes to restore...the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in again and release it to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. Viewing System Information You can view the software version...
...tracks to set speed, track control, and position. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. Select Setup to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). You may need this information to update the system software or to cancel. Select Yes to restore...the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in again and release it to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. Viewing System Information You can view the software version...
Owner's Manual
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Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set... the Home Screen Use the Home screen to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 22). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation...most-current version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: If you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-set up and...
Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set... the Home Screen Use the Home screen to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 22). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press HOME from MapSource® or HomePort™, update to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation...most-current version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: If you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-set up and...
Owner's Manual
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... the information on your course), and 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
... the information on your course), and 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
Owner's Manual
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..., and configure waypoints (page 30) and tracks (page 33). 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-show on the screen. • Navigation-turn on or off . Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for...
..., and configure waypoints (page 30) and tracks (page 33). 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-show on the screen. • Navigation-turn on or off . Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for...
Owner's Manual
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... the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 12). Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is available (page...
... the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 12). Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is available (page...
Owner's Manual
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... from your current location and to scroll to provide continuous map coverage. Map pointer To stop panning, press MENU, and then select Stop Panning. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 The bar under the number represents that distance on the Rocker. Navigating to the destination. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Split...
... from your current location and to scroll to provide continuous map coverage. Map pointer To stop panning, press MENU, and then select Stop Panning. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 The bar under the number represents that distance on the Rocker. Navigating to the destination. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Split...
Owner's Manual
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... on or off . Tides/Currents-turns tides and currents on or off (page 42). Roses-displays a compass rose around your boat, indicating compass direction. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Changing the Navigation Chart Settings To change chart settings from the home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup. To access additional...
... on or off . Tides/Currents-turns tides and currents on or off (page 42). Roses-displays a compass rose around your boat, indicating compass direction. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Changing the Navigation Chart Settings To change chart settings from the home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Chart Setup. To access additional...
Owner's Manual
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...; North Up-sets the top of the map display to a north heading. • Head Up-sets the map display to decrease map detail. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Wind direction indicator Compass rose Press left on the Fishing chart (page 19). Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the...
...; North Up-sets the top of the map display to a north heading. • Head Up-sets the map display to decrease map detail. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Wind direction indicator Compass rose Press left on the Fishing chart (page 19). Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the...