Important Safety and Product Information
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...or watching the video input while the boat is provided in death or serious injury. If your product has video input capability. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in property damage, serious injury, or death....your product contains or accepts maps, or to replace, the use the unit for more information. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit has video input capabilities, do not attempt to use of California to all information needed to avoid the following...
...or watching the video input while the boat is provided in death or serious injury. If your product has video input capability. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in property damage, serious injury, or death....your product contains or accepts maps, or to replace, the use the unit for more information. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit has video input capabilities, do not attempt to use of California to all information needed to avoid the following...
Installation Instructions
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...sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for more information. The alarm circuit switches to function. Refer... using the grey and violet wires for wire identification. 2. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for connecting the chartplotter to NMEA 0183...
...sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for more information. The alarm circuit switches to function. Refer... using the grey and violet wires for wire identification. 2. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for connecting the chartplotter to NMEA 0183...
Installation Instructions
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... or improvements. September 2009 © 2009 Garmin Ltd. B Printed in the USA and other Garmin products. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are trademarks of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. or its products and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that...
... or improvements. September 2009 © 2009 Garmin Ltd. B Printed in the USA and other Garmin products. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are trademarks of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. or its products and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that...
Quick Reference Guide
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... User Data > Routes. 2. the current track continues to access additional settings and configuration options; MENU-Press to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Press SELECT. Repeat until the route is cleared; The track memory is complete. 5. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal ... the location at which you pan past the edge of the Home screen are green . You can view the distance and bearing from your manual setting. Using Routes and Tracks To create a route from your track. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes ...
... User Data > Routes. 2. the current track continues to access additional settings and configuration options; MENU-Press to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Press SELECT. Repeat until the route is cleared; The track memory is complete. 5. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal ... the location at which you pan past the edge of the Home screen are green . You can view the distance and bearing from your manual setting. Using Routes and Tracks To create a route from your track. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes ...
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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...that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is subject to change or improve its products and to notify any person or organization of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision...174;, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Garmin reserves the right to change without obligation to make changes in...
...that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is subject to change or improve its products and to notify any person or organization of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision...174;, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Garmin reserves the right to change without obligation to make changes in...
Owner's Manual
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... 8. • Changing the Navigation Chart Settings: page 12. • Navigating 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 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. •...
... 8. • Changing the Navigation Chart Settings: page 12. • Navigating 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 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. •...
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 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 ...28 Creating and Using Waypoints 30 Creating and Using Routes 31 Using Tracks 33 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 34 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 35 Viewing Information 36 Viewing a Compass 36 Viewing Numbers 36 Viewing Trip Information 37 Viewing and Customizing Engine Gauges ...
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 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 ...28 Creating and Using Waypoints 30 Creating and Using Routes 31 Using Tracks 33 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 34 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 35 Viewing Information 36 Viewing a Compass 36 Viewing Numbers 36 Viewing Trip Information 37 Viewing and Customizing Engine Gauges ...
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...
... 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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... guide in the product box for in a safe place. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. For more information go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for product warnings and other relevant...questions while using your unit. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Hg - by phone at 0808 2380000. lamps inside this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other ...
... guide in the product box for in a safe place. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. For more information go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for product warnings and other relevant...questions while using your unit. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Hg - by phone at 0808 2380000. lamps inside this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other ...
Owner's Manual
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See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: The first time you turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. To turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key.
See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: The first time you turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. To turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key.
Owner's Manual
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... wheel is automatically set the time zone you want to a serial port is selected for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for AIS Receiver)-select the time within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is...
... wheel is automatically set the time zone you want to a serial port is selected for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for AIS Receiver)-select the time within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is...
Owner's Manual
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Press left or right on the GPSMAP 536 and GPSMAP 546). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press and release the Power key. 2. Press and release the Power key. 2. To switch between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to cycle between Day mode and Night mode: 1. To allow...
Press left or right on the GPSMAP 536 and GPSMAP 546). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press and release the Power key. 2. Press and release the Power key. 2. To switch between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to cycle between Day mode and Night mode: 1. To allow...
Owner's Manual
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... Home screen. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on lists,... chart. Press to page up or down on or off. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to access additional settings and configuration options. Press and release ...
... Home screen. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on lists,... chart. Press to page up or down on or off. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to access additional settings and configuration options. Press and release ...
Owner's Manual
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...procedure deletes all factory settings, or select No to cancel. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator. 2. Select Setup to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). Use SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to set speed, track control, and ... 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 Select Yes to restore all settings information you to eject it clicks. The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1. Getting ...
...procedure deletes all factory settings, or select No to cancel. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator. 2. Select Setup to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). Use SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to set speed, track control, and ... 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 Select Yes to restore all settings information you to eject it clicks. The unit reboots and prompts you have entered. 1. Getting ...
Owner's Manual
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... Series Owner's Manual Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 22). ...® or HomePort™, update to the most-current version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use an SD card to transfer waypoints...
... Series Owner's Manual Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 22). ...® or HomePort™, update to the most-current version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use an SD card to transfer waypoints...
Owner's Manual
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... charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This chart works well for the USA and Bahamas shoreline. • Navigation Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. •...
... charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This chart works well for the USA and Bahamas shoreline. • Navigation Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. •...
Owner's Manual
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.... Select Data Bar Setup to choose different data to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 63). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on the cruising data bar. Select Auto to turn the Distance to a destination. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and...
.... Select Data Bar Setup to choose different data to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 63). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on the cruising data bar. Select Auto to turn the Distance to a destination. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and...
Owner's Manual
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...Vision use graphic symbols to the desired course appears while navigating. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to a device capable of the screen to provide the...spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual An indicator that shows the bearing to denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Wind ...
...Vision use graphic symbols to the desired course appears while navigating. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to a device capable of the screen to provide the...spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual An indicator that shows the bearing to denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Wind ...
Owner's Manual
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..., indicated by the scale at the bottom of the map. Using Charts To pan the map, press up, down, right, or left on the Chart 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11
..., indicated by the scale at the bottom of the map. Using Charts To pan the map, press up, down, right, or left on the Chart 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11