Installation Instructions
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For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to function. Set the serial port(s) on the wiring harness of your NMEA 0183 device. The alarm circuit switches to use ... to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter + - Refer to the wiring diagram of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for connecting the chartplotter to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. Connecting the Wiring Harness to an...
For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for the GPSMAP 400/500 chartplotter to function. Set the serial port(s) on the wiring harness of your NMEA 0183 device. The alarm circuit switches to use ... to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter + - Refer to the wiring diagram of the NMEA 0183 device. 3. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for connecting the chartplotter to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. Connecting the Wiring Harness to an...
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Quick Reference Guide
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...Waypoint List. 3. Press and release the Power key. 2. MENU-Press to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Using Routes and Tracks To create a route from your destination and press SELECT. 2. If you select ...Use Chart, use the map pointer ( ) to manually adjust the backlight. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at which... > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. Press left or right on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Repeat this step to the previous screen when...
...Waypoint List. 3. Press and release the Power key. 2. MENU-Press to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Using Routes and Tracks To create a route from your destination and press SELECT. 2. If you select ...Use Chart, use the map pointer ( ) to manually adjust the backlight. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at which... > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. Press left or right on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Repeat this step to the previous screen when...
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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...) Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of Garmin. or its subsidiaries, registered in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any purpose without the express permission...
...) Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of Garmin. or its subsidiaries, registered in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any purpose without the express permission...
Owner's Manual
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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 .../500 Series Owner's Manual They indicate that you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring ...
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 .../500 Series Owner's Manual They indicate that you should highlight Charts, and Introduction press SELECT. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring ...
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 3 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the...
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 3 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the...
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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... better support you have any questions while using your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in a safe place. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Hg - Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in...
... better support you have any questions while using your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in a safe place. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Hg - Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in...
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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...)-Select Yes if one of the devices connected to a serial port, specify which ports are connected. System Units-specify units for location readings. AIS Receiver (is not available if you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to a serial port is turned on -screen measurements as Statute, Metric, or Nautical. ...Turning the Unit On or Off To turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Language-select the language to view the Home screen. Note: The first time you turn on your unit, you want the time...
...)-Select Yes if one of the devices connected to a serial port, specify which ports are connected. System Units-specify units for location readings. AIS Receiver (is not available if you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to a serial port is turned on -screen measurements as Statute, Metric, or Nautical. ...Turning the Unit On or Off To turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Language-select the language to view the Home screen. Note: The first time you turn on your unit, you want the time...
Owner's Manual
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...information. Shallow Water Alarm-only available if you want to switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Refer to manually adjust the backlight. AIS Alarm Range (is not available if you select No for AIS Receiver)-select the time within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel nears your... boat (page 49). AIS Alarm Time To (is on the Rocker to your boat (page 49). Adjusting the Backlight 1. Press left or right on the GPSMAP 535, 536, 545, and...
...information. Shallow Water Alarm-only available if you want to switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Refer to manually adjust the backlight. AIS Alarm Range (is not available if you select No for AIS Receiver)-select the time within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel nears your... boat (page 49). AIS Alarm Time To (is on the Rocker to your boat (page 49). Adjusting the Backlight 1. Press left or right on the GPSMAP 535, 536, 545, and...
Owner's Manual
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...SELECT MENU HOME Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to access additional settings and configuration options. MENU-Press to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Press to return to mark a waypoint at the top of the Home screen are green...and day and night modes. 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 Press and release to zoom in or out on a chart, to page up or down on a chart.
...SELECT MENU HOME Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to access additional settings and configuration options. MENU-Press to turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Press to return to mark a waypoint at the top of the Home screen are green...and day and night modes. 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 Press and release to zoom in or out on a chart, to page up or down on a chart.
Owner's Manual
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...the Home screen select Configure > System > Simulator. 2. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Select Setup to purchase additional map data information. Insert blank SD cards to transfer...To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press the card in simulator mode. From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. The unit reboots ...
...the Home screen select Configure > System > Simulator. 2. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Select Setup to purchase additional map data information. Insert blank SD cards to transfer...To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press the card in simulator mode. From the home screen, select Configure > System > System Information. The unit reboots ...
Owner's Manual
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...41). 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. Note:... If using an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner...data, and information about other screens. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 50).
...41). 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. Note:... If using an SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner...data, and information about other screens. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 50).
Owner's Manual
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...Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. Using the Navigation ...Chart Use the Navigation chart to plan your course, to 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...
...Chart-displays all relevant navigation data available on the chart. • Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. Using the Navigation ...Chart Use the Navigation chart to plan your course, to 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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...connected to a destination. Full Screen Map-view the Navigation or Fishing chart in fullscreen mode, without numbers. Select Auto to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital ... additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure waypoints (page 29) and tracks (page 31). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn on or off .
...connected to a destination. Full Screen Map-view the Navigation or Fishing chart in fullscreen mode, without numbers. Select Auto to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital ... additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure waypoints (page 29) and tracks (page 31). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data bars • Cruising-turn on or off .
Owner's Manual
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... denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Other features common to a Point on the Chart 1. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Navigating to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original...
... denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts. Other features common to a Point on the Chart 1. Press SELECT. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Navigating to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original...
Owner's Manual
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... the map pointer's location coordinates in the lower-right corner of the map. 5. As you pan past the edge of the Navigation chart ( ). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 As you move the map pointer ( ) away from your current location and to scroll to provide continuous map coverage. Select Navigate To...
... the map pointer's location coordinates in the lower-right corner of the map. 5. As you pan past the edge of the Navigation chart ( ). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 As you move the map pointer ( ) away from your current location and to scroll to provide continuous map coverage. Select Navigate To...