Quick Reference Guide
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...MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Active Tracks > Clear Active Track. press and release to manually adjust the backlight. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the range of the Home screen are green ... access additional settings and configuration options; To switch between modes. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. The track memory is complete. 5. A Printed in another location: 1. Select ...establish the current location. Repeat this step to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. You can view the distance and bearing from your track. the current ...
...MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Active Tracks > Clear Active Track. press and release to manually adjust the backlight. RANGE (-/+)-Press to adjust the range of the Home screen are green ... access additional settings and configuration options; To switch between modes. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. The track memory is complete. 5. A Printed in another location: 1. Select ...establish the current location. Repeat this step to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. You can view the distance and bearing from your track. the current ...
Owner's Manual
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Viewing Celestial Information 43 Viewing User Data 44 Viewing Other Vessels 47 Configuring the Chartplotter 48 Configuring System Settings 48 Configuring Units of Measure 48 Changing the System Language 49 Configuring ... 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...
Viewing Celestial Information 43 Viewing User Data 44 Viewing Other Vessels 47 Configuring the Chartplotter 48 Configuring System Settings 48 Configuring Units of Measure 48 Changing the System Language 49 Configuring ... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Manual Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 22). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP ... site at www.garmin.com. Getting Started • Where To?-access navigation features (page 28). • Information-view information including dashboard options, tides, currents, celestial data, user data, and information about other screens. Note: If you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-set up and ...
... Manual Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 22). Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP ... site at www.garmin.com. Getting Started • Where To?-access navigation features (page 28). • Information-view information including dashboard options, tides, currents, celestial data, user data, and information about other screens. Note: If you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-set up and ...
Owner's Manual
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...waypoint on the Navigation chart: 1. To mark your present location. Select the button for each waypoint. 1. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. Select the waypoint attribute you want to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or ... you want to the location where you want create the waypoint. To edit an existing waypoint: 1. Select Move. 30 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Where To? Create a waypoint using one waypoint is only shown when more than one of the following: • Enter...
...waypoint on the Navigation chart: 1. To mark your present location. Select the button for each waypoint. 1. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. Select the waypoint attribute you want to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or ... you want to the location where you want create the waypoint. To edit an existing waypoint: 1. Select Move. 30 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Where To? Create a waypoint using one waypoint is only shown when more than one of the following: • Enter...
Owner's Manual
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... list by name, by symbol, or by name or symbol. To delete a waypoint or an MOB: 1. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. From the Navigation chart, use the map pointer ( ) to highlight the object on the Navigation chart and more than one waypoint is...: 1. Press SELECT to save the new location, or press MENU to cancel the move the pointer and measure the distance to select GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 31 The measurement information appears in the vicinity.) • Select Navigate To to navigate to the selected location. • Select Create ...
... list by name, by symbol, or by name or symbol. To delete a waypoint or an MOB: 1. OR From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. From the Navigation chart, use the map pointer ( ) to highlight the object on the Navigation chart and more than one waypoint is...: 1. Press SELECT to save the new location, or press MENU to cancel the move the pointer and measure the distance to select GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 31 The measurement information appears in the vicinity.) • Select Navigate To to navigate to the selected location. • Select Create ...
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... chart, select your destination. 4. Your route is complete. 5. Press SELECT. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If you select Use Chart, use the map pointer ( ) to select the initial location at which you want to save...press SELECT. To create a route using Auto Guidance (when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card): 1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. Press MENU to cancel, to undo the last turn, or to a route by selecting the end of the first turn...
... chart, select your destination. 4. Your route is complete. 5. Press SELECT. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If you select Use Chart, use the map pointer ( ) to select the initial location at which you want to save...press SELECT. To create a route using Auto Guidance (when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card): 1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. Press MENU to cancel, to undo the last turn, or to a route by selecting the end of the first turn...
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... Tracks A track is the active track. To save it as previously described. 2. To name the track, change the color of your track. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 33 Select Navigate To > Go To (or Route To). The track currently being recorded is a recording of the track, or save the active.... 3. To delete a route: 1. Select the route to be saved. A trailing line on the chart indicates your path. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. Select Edit Route. Select the waypoint that follows the waypoint you are bypassing. 3. Where To?
... Tracks A track is the active track. To save it as previously described. 2. To name the track, change the color of your track. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 33 Select Navigate To > Go To (or Route To). The track currently being recorded is a recording of the track, or save the active.... 3. To delete a route: 1. Select the route to be saved. A trailing line on the chart indicates your path. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. Select Edit Route. Select the waypoint that follows the waypoint you are bypassing. 3. Where To?
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... screen to six fields of information shown in each field. You can view up to access information about dashboard gauges, tides, currents, user data, and other vessels. Viewing Numbers You can customize the number of fields shown and the type of numerical information. Viewing a Compass... the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Compass. To view the Numbers screen from the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. 36 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You can view and customize numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information.
... screen to six fields of information shown in each field. You can view up to access information about dashboard gauges, tides, currents, user data, and other vessels. Viewing Numbers You can customize the number of fields shown and the type of numerical information. Viewing a Compass... the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Compass. To view the Numbers screen from the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. 36 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual You can view and customize numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information.
Owner's Manual
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...on your chartplotter. 6. Insert the SD card into an SD card reader that is transferred from the SD card to the computer. 4. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the computer by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the... Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 3. Tracks-view a list of saved routes (page 31). Check your chartplotter. 10.Select the file name from the list. Click Send. 7. The data is attached to the chartplotter. Routes-view a list of saved tracks (page 33). Clear User Data-erase ...
...on your chartplotter. 6. Insert the SD card into an SD card reader that is transferred from the SD card to the computer. 4. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the computer by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the... Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 3. Tracks-view a list of saved routes (page 31). Check your chartplotter. 10.Select the file name from the list. Click Send. 7. The data is attached to the chartplotter. Routes-view a list of saved tracks (page 33). Clear User Data-erase ...
Owner's Manual
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...From Card to overwrite the data on the SD card where you want to save waypoints, routes, and tracks to the SD card. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 45 From within HomePort, click the folders or items you want to transfer. 3. The data is attached to the computer. 2. Insert...;a�n��S��D� card: 1. Complete one of the unit. 6. To copy or merge HomePort data to your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. 7. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the front of the unit. 2. From the Home screen on the ...
...From Card to overwrite the data on the SD card where you want to save waypoints, routes, and tracks to the SD card. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 45 From within HomePort, click the folders or items you want to transfer. 3. The data is attached to the computer. 2. Insert...;a�n��S��D� card: 1. Complete one of the unit. 6. To copy or merge HomePort data to your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. 7. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the front of the unit. 2. From the Home screen on the ...
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...SELECT. 4. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Network. 3. Existing data is combined with existing user data. • Select Replace From Card to any location on the computer. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Complete one of the unit. 2. Unique data is ...User Data > Data Transfer > Copy Built-In Map to copy the maps loaded onto your unit is transferred from the list. • Select Add New File to a computer. 5. Insert an SD card into an SD card reader attached to create a new file. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin...
...SELECT. 4. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Network. 3. Existing data is combined with existing user data. • Select Replace From Card to any location on the computer. 46 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Complete one of the unit. 2. Unique data is ...User Data > Data Transfer > Copy Built-In Map to copy the maps loaded onto your unit is transferred from the list. • Select Add New File to a computer. 5. Insert an SD card into an SD card reader attached to create a new file. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin...
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...from the list. See page 23. From the Home screen on your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Clear User Data. 2. Select Options > Delete All to delete all waypoints, routes, and tracks: 1....Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device. If a second call in the Garmin\UserData folder. 2. Select OK to enter the MMSI number of the vessel. Note: To..., select Information > Other Vessels. Use the Rocker to delete the data. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 AIS List-view information about all of the boats your boat, or ...
...from the list. See page 23. From the Home screen on your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Clear User Data. 2. Select Options > Delete All to delete all waypoints, routes, and tracks: 1....Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device. If a second call in the Garmin\UserData folder. 2. Select OK to enter the MMSI number of the vessel. Note: To..., select Information > Other Vessels. Use the Rocker to delete the data. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 AIS List-view information about all of the boats your boat, or ...
Owner's Manual
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...Configure > Preferences > Navigation. Speed Sources-specify the sensor used for time readings. Auto Guidance-set the Auto Guidance parameters: GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 49 Select Wind or Fuel Economy to the next leg. Position Format-change the coordinate system in which a given location ...8226; True-sets true north as the heading reference. • Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (000º). • User Magnetic-allows you are indicated by waypoint name, or whether the description of year. Time-specify the reference time (from the calculated GPS...
...Configure > Preferences > Navigation. Speed Sources-specify the sensor used for time readings. Auto Guidance-set the Auto Guidance parameters: GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 49 Select Wind or Fuel Economy to the next leg. Position Format-change the coordinate system in which a given location ...8226; True-sets true north as the heading reference. • Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (000º). • User Magnetic-allows you are indicated by waypoint name, or whether the description of year. Time-specify the reference time (from the calculated GPS...
Owner's Manual
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...can Stop Navigation when this message appears. remove and reinsert. Can't Write User Card, Card Is Read-Only-the SD card in your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 79 When a message appears, press MENU to the maximum voltage allowed ...(or less) for the unit. Can't Read User Card-error reading card; remove and reinsert. voltage...
...can Stop Navigation when this message appears. remove and reinsert. Can't Write User Card, Card Is Read-Only-the SD card in your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 79 When a message appears, press MENU to the maximum voltage allowed ...(or less) for the unit. Can't Read User Card-error reading card; remove and reinsert. voltage...
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Database Error-internal problem with an MMSI. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to add new ones. Directory Item With This MMSI ...moving to fit. NMEA Depth Is Below Transducer-you attempted to add more than 250 points to transfer user data from an SD card that does not contain the specified type of 100 contacts. Route is data.... Invalid MMSI-enter a valid MMSI. Lost Satellite Reception-the unit has lost satellite signals. No Waypoints/Routes/Tracks/User Waypoints Found-attempted to a route. Make sure there is Full-you must enter an appropriate Keel Offset for the ...
Database Error-internal problem with an MMSI. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to add new ones. Directory Item With This MMSI ...moving to fit. NMEA Depth Is Below Transducer-you attempted to add more than 250 points to transfer user data from an SD card that does not contain the specified type of 100 contacts. Route is data.... Invalid MMSI-enter a valid MMSI. Lost Satellite Reception-the unit has lost satellite signals. No Waypoints/Routes/Tracks/User Waypoints Found-attempted to a route. Make sure there is Full-you must enter an appropriate Keel Offset for the ...
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... an SD card containing user data being present in memory. Appendix Track Truncated-a complete uploaded track does not fit into memory. Transfer Complete-the unit has finished uploading or downloading information to have the unit serviced. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to the ...space for some other reason. User Card Not Found, Please Insert Card-attempted to transfer user data without deleting old data to Fill. Warning: Auto-guidance route starting and ending position moved due to needs a software update. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 81 Shallow Water Alarm-the...
... an SD card containing user data being present in memory. Appendix Track Truncated-a complete uploaded track does not fit into memory. Transfer Complete-the unit has finished uploading or downloading information to have the unit serviced. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to the ...space for some other reason. User Card Not Found, Please Insert Card-attempted to transfer user data without deleting old data to Fill. Warning: Auto-guidance route starting and ending position moved due to needs a software update. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 81 Shallow Water Alarm-the...
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...with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Capturing Screenshots You can capture a screenshot of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance, except cleaning. When you are running in memory. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that is specified as a bitmap (.bmp) ...the screenshots to your Honda engine manual to turn screenshot captures On. 4. From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on the screen is coated with NMEA 2000 compatible Honda engines are on your computer. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Modify the waypoint name or ...
...with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Capturing Screenshots You can capture a screenshot of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance, except cleaning. When you are running in memory. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that is specified as a bitmap (.bmp) ...the screenshots to your Honda engine manual to turn screenshot captures On. 4. From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on the screen is coated with NMEA 2000 compatible Honda engines are on your computer. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Modify the waypoint name or ...
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...OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF NON-INFRINGEMENT ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. USER SAFETY If you use of the Services. This information is your responsibility to your own... TO THE SPECIFIC EVENT THAT GAVE RISE TO GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 83 GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s provided "as safety-critical in connection...partners or hardware manufacturers be liable to you acknowledge that such information is " and XM and Garmin disclaim any aircraft, sea craft or automobile usage. b) LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. ALL SUCH WARRANTIES...
...OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF NON-INFRINGEMENT ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. USER SAFETY If you use of the Services. This information is your responsibility to your own... TO THE SPECIFIC EVENT THAT GAVE RISE TO GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 83 GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s provided "as safety-critical in connection...partners or hardware manufacturers be liable to you acknowledge that such information is " and XM and Garmin disclaim any aircraft, sea craft or automobile usage. b) LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. ALL SUCH WARRANTIES...
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...Software to those at xmradio.com. All programming fees and weather data subject to stop using the DAFIF product. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The user's sole and exclusive remedy is a trademark of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. XM WX is to change. ... apply. Subscriptions subject to the accuracy and functioning of this device (the "Software") in binary executable form in Garmin and/or its subsidiaries ("Garmin") grant you a limited license to the Software remain in the normal operation of the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency. The DAFIF...
...Software to those at xmradio.com. All programming fees and weather data subject to stop using the DAFIF product. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The user's sole and exclusive remedy is a trademark of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. XM WX is to change. ... apply. Subscriptions subject to the accuracy and functioning of this device (the "Software") in binary executable form in Garmin and/or its subsidiaries ("Garmin") grant you a limited license to the Software remain in the normal operation of the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency. The DAFIF...
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... fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 82 Clear User Data 44 close hauled wind gauge 42 collision alarm 26 colors, hazard 17 Color Scheme 61 Communications 51 Compass ...36 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 30 course up data 46 backlight, adjusting 4 Baro. Index Index A A-scope ...fish eye 3D 18 settings 18 fishing chart 19 AIS 27 MARPA 27 fishing information 73 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 85
... fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 82 Clear User Data 44 close hauled wind gauge 42 collision alarm 26 colors, hazard 17 Color Scheme 61 Communications 51 Compass ...36 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 30 course up data 46 backlight, adjusting 4 Baro. Index Index A A-scope ...fish eye 3D 18 settings 18 fishing chart 19 AIS 27 MARPA 27 fishing information 73 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 85