Important Safety and Product Information
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... maps. WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of authorized government charts. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not...situations could 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 has video input capability. If your unit contains or accepts mapping products, follow these guidelines to ensure safe...
... maps. WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of authorized government charts. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not...situations could 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 has video input capability. If your unit contains or accepts mapping products, follow these guidelines to ensure safe...
Installation Instructions
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...on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for more information. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for connecting the chartplotter to NMEA 0183-compatible...horn, or both, to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter + - See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions To select between visual and audible alerts, install a ...
...on the wiring harness of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. Repeat step 2 using the grey and violet wires for more information. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for connecting the chartplotter to NMEA 0183-compatible...horn, or both, to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter + - See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions To select between visual and audible alerts, install a ...
Installation Instructions
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...in the content without obligation to change without the express permission of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in Taiwan or its subsidiaries. Garmin reserves the right to notify any storage medium, for current updates and...Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-01074-02 Rev. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may be...
...in the content without obligation to change without the express permission of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in Taiwan or its subsidiaries. Garmin reserves the right to notify any storage medium, for current updates and...Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-01074-02 Rev. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may be...
Quick Reference Guide
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...backlight and the day and night modes. press and release to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. ... To > Route To. 3. Repeat this step to move the map pointer ( ) away from your manual setting. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing...by the scale at the top of the first turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the Warning screen appears, select...
...backlight and the day and night modes. press and release to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. ... To > Route To. 3. Repeat this step to move the map pointer ( ) away from your manual setting. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing...by the scale at the top of the first turn the unit on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the Warning screen appears, select...
Owner's Manual
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GPSMAP® 400/500 series owner's manual
GPSMAP® 400/500 series owner's manual
Owner's Manual
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Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Ultrascroll™, myGarmin™, and GFS™ are trademarks of this and other countries. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of Garmin Ltd...for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in the USA and other Garmin products. NMEA 2000® and the NMEA 2000 logo are registered trademarks...
Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Ultrascroll™, myGarmin™, and GFS™ are trademarks of this and other countries. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of Garmin Ltd...for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in the USA and other Garmin products. NMEA 2000® and the NMEA 2000 logo are registered trademarks...
Owner's Manual
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...Series Owner's Manual 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 • 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. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS...
...Series Owner's Manual 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 • 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. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ... and Using Waypoints 29 Creating and Using Routes 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 ...
... 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 ... and Using Waypoints 29 Creating and Using Routes 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 ...
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
Owner's Manual
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...To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your unit. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by completing our online registration today. Hg - iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide ...in the product box for product warnings and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For more information go to : www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal...
...To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your unit. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by completing our online registration today. Hg - iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide ...in the product box for product warnings and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For more information go to : www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal...
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
Owner's Manual
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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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... time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. AIS Receiver (is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. System Units-specify units for location readings. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual See "Initializing Unit Settings." Home Screen Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn on...
... time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. AIS Receiver (is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. System Units-specify units for location readings. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual See "Initializing Unit Settings." Home Screen Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn on...
Owner's Manual
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... between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your boat specifications for AIS Receiver)-select the distance within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel nears your boat (page 49). To switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Yes or No. Press left or right on the... GPSMAP 535, 536, 545, and 546). To allow the unit to switch between Day mode and Night mode:...
... between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your boat specifications for AIS Receiver)-select the distance within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel nears your boat (page 49). To switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Yes or No. Press left or right on the... GPSMAP 535, 536, 545, and 546). To allow the unit to switch between Day mode and Night mode:...
Owner's Manual
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Press to page up or down on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on lists, to scroll the map, or to adjust the backlight level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK...
Press to page up or down on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on lists, to scroll the map, or to adjust the backlight level. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK...
Owner's Manual
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...access door and press the SD card in simulator mode. CAUTION: Do not try to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . You may need this information to update the system software or to set speed, track ...control, and position. Select Setup to purchase additional map data information. The unit does not track satellites in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual ...
...access door and press the SD card in simulator mode. CAUTION: Do not try to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . You may need this information to update the system software or to set speed, track ...control, and position. Select Setup to purchase additional map data information. The unit does not track satellites in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual ...
Owner's Manual
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... Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 50). 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. 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. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to access all other vessels (page 34). • Configure-...
... Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 50). 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. 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. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to access all other vessels (page 34). • Configure-...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to plan your course), and provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two...
... 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 the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to plan your course), and provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two...
Owner's Manual
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... Selective Calling) device (page 55). Select Data Bar Setup to configure the position of the data on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on or off .... Select Auto to turn on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to configure the Route Leg, Next Turn, and Destination options. • Fishing-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS...
... Selective Calling) device (page 55). Select Data Bar Setup to configure the position of the data on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on or off .... Select Auto to turn on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to configure the Route Leg, Next Turn, and Destination options. • Fishing-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS...
Owner's Manual
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... paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Split Navigation Chart. 3. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 12). Navigating to a Point on the chart to which you want to provide a graphical representation...
... paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Split Navigation Chart. 3. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Chart Setup-customize the Navigation chart settings (page 12). Navigating to a Point on the chart to which you want to provide a graphical representation...