Installation Instructions
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...max coil current Horn Lamp Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can connect the GPSMAP device to the Power section of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for more information. Refer to other .../500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in (or Rx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of your NMEA 0183 device. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be used with a lamp, a horn, or both, ...
...max coil current Horn Lamp Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Horn, a Lamp, or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can connect the GPSMAP device to the Power section of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for more information. Refer to other .../500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in (or Rx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of your NMEA 0183 device. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be used with a lamp, a horn, or both, ...
Installation Instructions
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... of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are registered trademarks of Garmin. GXM™, HotFix™ and Ultrascroll™ are trademarks of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. or its subsidiaries Garmin International,...National Maritime Electronics Association. September 2009 © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. B Printed in the USA and other Garmin products. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, ...
... of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are registered trademarks of Garmin. GXM™, HotFix™ and Ultrascroll™ are trademarks of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. or its subsidiaries Garmin International,...National Maritime Electronics Association. September 2009 © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. B Printed in the USA and other Garmin products. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...In and Out on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. If you turn toward your manual setting. You can view the distance and bearing from your present location: 1. Choose the location of the current map display, the ...settings and configuration options; Panning and Zooming on the Rocker. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press left on the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker to cycle between maximum backlight, minimum backlight...
...In and Out on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. If you turn toward your manual setting. You can view the distance and bearing from your present location: 1. Choose the location of the current map display, the ...settings and configuration options; Panning and Zooming on the Rocker. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press left on the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker to cycle between maximum backlight, minimum backlight...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or ... or improvements. Information in the USA and other Garmin products. C Printed in the content without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change without obligation to make changes in Taiwan Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of the National Maritime Electronics ...
...revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or ... or improvements. Information in the USA and other Garmin products. C Printed in the content without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change without obligation to make changes in Taiwan Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of the National Maritime Electronics ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended position report 129539 GNSS DOPs 129540 GNSS Sats in the group. Water Referenced Water Depth Position - GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Chartplotters Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059904 ISO Request 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Water Referenced 128267 Water Depth 129025...NMEA 2000-Compatible Display 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. Rapid Update COG & SOG -
... Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended position report 129539 GNSS DOPs 129540 GNSS Sats in the group. Water Referenced Water Depth Position - GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Chartplotters Receive 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059904 ISO Request 060928 ISO Address Claim 126208 NMEA - Water Referenced 128267 Water Depth 129025...NMEA 2000-Compatible Display 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. Rapid Update COG & SOG -
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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Select Config > Gauge Type. 3. Restoring Factory Default Settings You can manually adjust the fuel-flow reading. Select Config > Factory Defaults. Select from the GFS 10 appears inaccurate, you want to a reading of 22 gal./hr. (82.5 L/h), ... your boat, specify which engine or tank is associated with each GFS 10 is shown on your Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with the motion of gauge. To configure tank and engine information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 25 While viewing the NMEA 2000 device configuration menu, select the GFS 10...
Select Config > Gauge Type. 3. Restoring Factory Default Settings You can manually adjust the fuel-flow reading. Select Config > Factory Defaults. Select from the GFS 10 appears inaccurate, you want to a reading of 22 gal./hr. (82.5 L/h), ... your boat, specify which engine or tank is associated with each GFS 10 is shown on your Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with the motion of gauge. To configure tank and engine information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 25 While viewing the NMEA 2000 device configuration menu, select the GFS 10...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... cause an accident or collision resulting in property damage, serious injury, or death. • NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts maps, or to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is provided in... Failure to a professional service, such as a navigational aid. Operating or watching the video input while the boat is prohibitively expensive. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the real-time clock. • Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-userreplaceable battery. ...
... cause an accident or collision resulting in property damage, serious injury, or death. • NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts maps, or to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is provided in... Failure to a professional service, such as a navigational aid. Operating or watching the video input while the boat is prohibitively expensive. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the real-time clock. • Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-userreplaceable battery. ...
Owner's Manual
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... commercial distribution of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may be used without the express permission of the National Maritime Electronics Association. Windows® is strictly prohibited. or its subsidiaries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2...
... commercial distribution of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may be used without the express permission of the National Maritime Electronics Association. Windows® is strictly prohibited. or its subsidiaries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2...
Owner's Manual
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... Series Owner's Manual Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 421/421s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. •...8226; Changing the Navigation Chart Settings: page 11. • Navigating to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. 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 ...
... Series Owner's Manual Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 421/421s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. •...8226; Changing the Navigation Chart Settings: page 11. • Navigating to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. 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 ...
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 Initializing Unit Settings 2 Adjusting the Backlight 3 Using the Keypad 4 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 4 Using ... 23 Navigating to a Destination 23 Creating and Using Waypoints 25 Creating and Using Routes 26 Using Tracks 28 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 30 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 30 ii 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 Initializing Unit Settings 2 Adjusting the Backlight 3 Using the Keypad 4 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 4 Using ... 23 Navigating to a Destination 23 Creating and Using Waypoints 25 Creating and Using Routes 26 Using Tracks 28 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 30 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 30 ii GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... AIS Target 65 Appendix 66 Specifications 66 Alarms and Messages 68 Capturing Screenshots 71 Caring for the Unit 71 Software License Agreement 72 Index 73 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
... AIS Target 65 Appendix 66 Specifications 66 Alarms and Messages 68 Capturing Screenshots 71 Caring for the Unit 71 Software License Agreement 72 Index 73 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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... at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Go to local, state, or federal laws. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. To view the full Declaration of according...
... at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Go to local, state, or federal laws. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. To view the full Declaration of according...
Owner's Manual
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Unit Overview GPSMAP 526/556 Getting Started NMEA 2000® Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 421/451/ 521/551 Power/Data NMEA 2000® GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual External GPS antenna Getting Started POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SD card slot GPSMAP 526 shown
Unit Overview GPSMAP 526/556 Getting Started NMEA 2000® Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 421/451/ 521/551 Power/Data NMEA 2000® GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual External GPS antenna Getting Started POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SD card slot GPSMAP 526 shown
Owner's Manual
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... you turn on your unit, you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual See "Initializing Unit Settings." Position Format-specify the coordinate system to use for NMEA Devices)-Select Yes if one of the devices connected...
... you turn on your unit, you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual See "Initializing Unit Settings." Position Format-specify the coordinate system to use for NMEA Devices)-Select Yes if one of the devices connected...
Owner's Manual
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...pressure. Shallow Water Alarm-only available if you want displayed for more information. Refer to your boat specifications for time readings. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1. Time Zone-set to adjust the brightness. Select Yes or No. Press and release the Power...Safe Zone around your boat. System Units-specify units for the Time Zone, the DST option is not available and is on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for your boat (page 55). AIS Alarm Time To-select the...
...pressure. Shallow Water Alarm-only available if you want displayed for more information. Refer to your boat specifications for time readings. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1. Time Zone-set to adjust the brightness. Select Yes or No. Press and release the Power...Safe Zone around your boat. System Units-specify units for the Time Zone, the DST option is not available and is on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for your boat (page 55). AIS Alarm Time To-select the...
Owner's Manual
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... fields, and enter data. SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to mark a waypoint. MARK-Press to the Home screen. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started To switch between modes. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to...
... fields, and enter data. SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to mark a waypoint. MARK-Press to the Home screen. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started To switch between modes. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to...
Owner's Manual
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... > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Viewing System Information You can view the software version,...additional settings and configuration options. MENU-Press to the previous screen when indicated. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of the Home screen are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals...
... > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. Viewing System Information You can view the software version,...additional settings and configuration options. MENU-Press to the previous screen when indicated. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of the Home screen are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals...
Owner's Manual
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... data, user data, and information about other vessels (page 31). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 47). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. To insert the SD card, open the access...tracks to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to use an SD card to transfer waypoints from MapSource® or HomePort™...
... data, user data, and information about other vessels (page 31). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 47). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. To insert the SD card, open the access...tracks to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Use SD cards to transfer data such as a GPSMAP 526s) with a connected transducer to use an SD card to transfer waypoints from MapSource® or HomePort™...
Owner's Manual
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Fishing charts are using a GPSMAP 421, 521, or 526 (including "s" models), you must insert an optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD card to view detailed Navigation and Mariner's Eye charts. This chart works well ...-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. To access a Navigation chart, from above and...
Fishing charts are using a GPSMAP 421, 521, or 526 (including "s" models), you must insert an optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD card to view detailed Navigation and Mariner's Eye charts. This chart works well ...-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. To access a Navigation chart, from above and...