Quick Reference Guide
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...User Data > Routes. 2. To turn on lists, or to provide continuous map coverage. To clear the active track: From any chart except the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. The track memory is complete. 5. Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on the unit, the GPS receiver...; ROCKER-Press up , down , left on the Rocker to move the map pointer ( ) away from your manual setting. Repeat this step to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Choose the location of the map. Select Backlight. 3. Press left or right on the Rocker. Panning and...
...User Data > Routes. 2. To turn on lists, or to provide continuous map coverage. To clear the active track: From any chart except the Fish Eye 3D, select MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks > On. The track memory is complete. 5. Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on the unit, the GPS receiver...; ROCKER-Press up , down , left on the Rocker to move the map pointer ( ) away from your manual setting. Repeat this step to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Choose the location of the map. Select Backlight. 3. Press left or right on the Rocker. Panning and...
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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... site at www.garmin.com. 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's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, ... Information-view information including dashboard options, tides, currents, celestial data, user data, and information about other screens. 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 access all other vessels (page 34). •...
... site at www.garmin.com. 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's Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Split Navigation charts. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D, ... Information-view information including dashboard options, tides, currents, celestial data, user data, and information about other screens. 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 access all other vessels (page 34). •...
Owner's Manual
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...Select the waypoint you want to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). Select the button for each waypoint. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 29 Use the map pointer ( ) to select the location you want to highlight the waypoint on the Navigation chart. 2. To mark your... vicinity.) 3. Press SELECT to save the new location, or press MENU to 1,500 waypoints (3,000 waypoints for models GPSMAP 431/441/531/541/536/546, including "s" models) with a user-defined name, symbol, depth, water temperature, and comment for the waypoint you want to edit. 4. To view a...
...Select the waypoint you want to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). Select the button for each waypoint. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 29 Use the map pointer ( ) to select the location you want to highlight the waypoint on the Navigation chart. 2. To mark your... vicinity.) 3. Press SELECT to save the new location, or press MENU to 1,500 waypoints (3,000 waypoints for models GPSMAP 431/441/531/541/536/546, including "s" models) with a user-defined name, symbol, depth, water temperature, and comment for the waypoint you want to edit. 4. To view a...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3. To create a route in the vicinity.) Creating and Using Routes You can create and store up to 20 routes (100 routes for models GPSMAP 431/441/531/541/536/546, including "s" models), with up to add additional turns. 5. Repeat until the route is in another location: 1.... delete. 3. Select Review > Delete (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is complete. 30 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. Where To? Press MENU to cancel, to undo the last turn and press SELECT...
.... 3. To create a route in the vicinity.) Creating and Using Routes You can create and store up to 20 routes (100 routes for models GPSMAP 431/441/531/541/536/546, including "s" models), with up to add additional turns. 5. Repeat until the route is in another location: 1.... delete. 3. Select Review > Delete (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is complete. 30 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. Where To? Press MENU to cancel, to undo the last turn and press SELECT...
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... route using Automatic Guidance (when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card): 1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. To delete a route: 1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. Where To? Select Navigate To > Go To (or Route To). To edit a route:...recorded is a recording of the path and selecting Navigate To > Route To. Select the route to edit. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 31 From the Navigation chart, select your track. NOTE: You can be saved. An active track can change the ...
... route using Automatic Guidance (when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card): 1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. To delete a route: 1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. Where To? Select Navigate To > Go To (or Route To). To edit a route:...recorded is a recording of the path and selecting Navigate To > Route To. Select the route to edit. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 31 From the Navigation chart, select your track. NOTE: You can be saved. An active track can change the ...
Owner's Manual
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... screen to six fields of information shown in each field. Press MENU and select Configure. 34 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To customize the Numbers screen: 1. You can view and customize numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information. You can view up to access information about dashboard gauges, tides, currents...
... screen to six fields of information shown in each field. Press MENU and select Configure. 34 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To customize the Numbers screen: 1. You can view and customize numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information. You can view up to access information about dashboard gauges, tides, currents...
Owner's Manual
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...or merge MapSource data to place a file on the computer by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 3. Check your chartplotter to allow it to your chartplotter from the Navigation chart. Insert the SD card into your...Currents. 2. Select Show Report to the most-current version by clicking Help > About MapSource. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Viewing User Data To view user data, from an SD card or network. Clear User Data-erase all saved waypoints (page 15). Note: You can select both tide-station and...
...or merge MapSource data to place a file on the computer by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 3. Check your chartplotter to allow it to your chartplotter from the Navigation chart. Insert the SD card into your...Currents. 2. Select Show Report to the most-current version by clicking Help > About MapSource. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Viewing User Data To view user data, from an SD card or network. Clear User Data-erase all saved waypoints (page 15). Note: You can select both tide-station and...
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... Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. The data is NMEA 2000 compatible, select Card instead of the following: • Select Merge From Card to transfer data from the SD card to the chartplotter. 38 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From within MapSource, click Transfer ...Click Send. 7. From the Home screen on your chartplotter. 10.Select the file name from the SD card to your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. 9. Complete one of data you want to copy to the chartplotter. To transfer data (waypoints, routes, tracks) to the...
... Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. The data is NMEA 2000 compatible, select Card instead of the following: • Select Merge From Card to transfer data from the SD card to the chartplotter. 38 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From within MapSource, click Transfer ...Click Send. 7. From the Home screen on your chartplotter. 10.Select the file name from the SD card to your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. 9. Complete one of data you want to copy to the chartplotter. To transfer data (waypoints, routes, tracks) to the...
Owner's Manual
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...To Card. 3. Complete one of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s 2. Copy the appropriate .ADM file on those chartplotters. • Select Merge User Data to transfer data between all the chartplotters connected to an SD card ...Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on the front of the unit. 2. Copy the appropriate .ADM file from a NMEA 2000 network: 1. From the Home screen on your unit is combined with existing data on the front of the unit. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 39 Insert an ...
...To Card. 3. Complete one of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s 2. Copy the appropriate .ADM file on those chartplotters. • Select Merge User Data to transfer data between all the chartplotters connected to an SD card ...Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on the front of the unit. 2. Copy the appropriate .ADM file from a NMEA 2000 network: 1. From the Home screen on your unit is combined with existing data on the front of the unit. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 39 Insert an ...
Owner's Manual
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... Calling) device. The AIS list shows the MMSIs or (if the boat is broadcasting it replaces the first call is received from the list. 40 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The DSC List shows the most recent calls. Select OK to delete all the calls from the same boat, it ).... If a second call in the list. DSC List-view the 100 most recent call was received. Select Waypoints, Routes, Saved Tracks, or All. 3. Use the Rocker to your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Clear User Data. 2. See page 55 for more information. The boat nearest to enter the MMSI number ...
... Calling) device. The AIS list shows the MMSIs or (if the boat is broadcasting it replaces the first call is received from the list. 40 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The DSC List shows the most recent calls. Select OK to delete all the calls from the same boat, it ).... If a second call in the list. DSC List-view the 100 most recent call was received. Select Waypoints, Routes, Saved Tracks, or All. 3. Use the Rocker to your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Clear User Data. 2. See page 55 for more information. The boat nearest to enter the MMSI number ...
Owner's Manual
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...of turns is automatically set the time zone you to the next leg. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Heading-sets the reference used in a route that you are using a map or...Turn Transition-set the magnetic variation value. Configuring the Chartplotter Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a Garmin sounder module to Auto. • DST (Daylight Saving Time)-select Off, On... • Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (000º). • User Magnetic-allows you want displayed for saved routes, this determines whether route turns are using a map ...
...of turns is automatically set the time zone you to the next leg. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Heading-sets the reference used in a route that you are using a map or...Turn Transition-set the magnetic variation value. Configuring the Chartplotter Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a Garmin sounder module to Auto. • DST (Daylight Saving Time)-select Off, On... • Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (000º). • User Magnetic-allows you want displayed for saved routes, this determines whether route turns are using a map ...
Owner's Manual
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... on the data card is lower than the unit can Stop Navigation when this message appears. Can't Write User Card, Card May Be Full-error reading card; remove and reinsert. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the dangerous target. Appendix Battery Alarm-battery voltage has fallen below the value.... remove and reinsert. Can't Read Voltages That High, Limited To Top Of Range-the voltage value in the Battery Alarm setup. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 71
... on the data card is lower than the unit can Stop Navigation when this message appears. Can't Write User Card, Card May Be Full-error reading card; remove and reinsert. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the dangerous target. Appendix Battery Alarm-battery voltage has fallen below the value.... remove and reinsert. Can't Read Voltages That High, Limited To Top Of Range-the voltage value in the Battery Alarm setup. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 71
Owner's Manual
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... your unit contains data copy protection. Make sure there is detected. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Delete unneeded contacts to have the unit serviced. Fish Alarm-a beep sounds (if...-a DSC distress call has been received. Entering Unsafe Region-the boat is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the temperature specified by your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have an SD...perform the function you requested. DSC Position Report Received From-shows the MMSI or name associated with an MMSI. Appendix Can't Write User Card, Card Is Read-Only-the SD card...
... your unit contains data copy protection. Make sure there is detected. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Delete unneeded contacts to have the unit serviced. Fish Alarm-a beep sounds (if...-a DSC distress call has been received. Entering Unsafe Region-the boat is 2°F (1.1°C) above or below the temperature specified by your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have an SD...perform the function you requested. DSC Position Report Received From-shows the MMSI or name associated with an MMSI. Appendix Can't Write User Card, Card Is Read-Only-the SD card...
Owner's Manual
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... cable is removed while the unit is set to needs a software update. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 73 Route Waypoint Memory Full-no additional route waypoints can be saved. Sonar ... a bad cable or transducer, or the transducer cable was disconnected. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to safe depth settings-the auto-guidance route was calculated but the starting and ...can be stored without an SD card containing user data being present in memory. User Card Not Found, Please Insert Card-attempted to transfer user data without deleting old data to create memory ...
... cable is removed while the unit is set to needs a software update. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 73 Route Waypoint Memory Full-no additional route waypoints can be saved. Sonar ... a bad cable or transducer, or the transducer cable was disconnected. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to safe depth settings-the auto-guidance route was calculated but the starting and ...can be stored without an SD card containing user data being present in memory. User Card Not Found, Please Insert Card-attempted to transfer user data without deleting old data to create memory ...
Owner's Manual
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...capture a screenshot of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance, except cleaning. Copy the appropriate .bmp file on the...-grease detergents will harm the anti-reflective coating. To capture screenshots: 1. From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on a screen you are on the SD card. 3. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that already... to a computer. 2. Caring for antireflective coatings) and a clean, lint-free cloth. 74 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Remove the SD card from the chartplotter and insert it to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive ...
...capture a screenshot of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance, except cleaning. Copy the appropriate .bmp file on the...-grease detergents will harm the anti-reflective coating. To capture screenshots: 1. From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on a screen you are on the SD card. 3. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that already... to a computer. 2. Caring for antireflective coatings) and a clean, lint-free cloth. 74 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Remove the SD card from the chartplotter and insert it to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive ...
Owner's Manual
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...for accidents resulting from or associated with respect thereto or the transmission or reception thereof. USER SAFETY If you or to any third party for life", but is merely supplemental and... of the Services. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU AND ANY OTHER PERSONS GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 75 Your Radio Service includes traffic and weather information, and you acknowledge that...Appendix NMEA 2000 The following GPSMAP 400 and GPSMAP 500 series chartplotters are NMEA 2000 certified and can receive data from use XM Services it is " and XM and Garmin disclaim any aircraft, sea ...
...for accidents resulting from or associated with respect thereto or the transmission or reception thereof. USER SAFETY If you or to any third party for life", but is merely supplemental and... of the Services. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU AND ANY OTHER PERSONS GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 75 Your Radio Service includes traffic and weather information, and you acknowledge that...Appendix NMEA 2000 The following GPSMAP 400 and GPSMAP 500 series chartplotters are NMEA 2000 certified and can receive data from use XM Services it is " and XM and Garmin disclaim any aircraft, sea ...
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... of Garmin. Satellite Services available only to the accuracy and functioning of the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency. Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This product... Satellite Radio Service Agreement XM Satellite Radio Inc. XM Radio U.S. Appendix RECEIVING OUR SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE, WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS... Neither NGA nor its personnel will be brought against the United States on location. The user's sole and exclusive remedy is protected under the United States of Defense (10 U.S.C. 425...
... of Garmin. Satellite Services available only to the accuracy and functioning of the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency. Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual This product... Satellite Radio Service Agreement XM Satellite Radio Inc. XM Radio U.S. Appendix RECEIVING OUR SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE, WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS... Neither NGA nor its personnel will be brought against the United States on location. The user's sole and exclusive remedy is protected under the United States of Defense (10 U.S.C. 425...
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...46 clock 46 collision 26, 49 deep water 46 fish 46 fuel 47 GPS accuracy 46 navigation 45 safe-zone 49 shallow water 46 sonar 46 water ... detail 14 fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 74 Clear User Data 37 collision alarm 26, 49 colors,... hazard 17 Color Scheme 53 Communications 44 Compass 34 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv course up ...gauges 35 full screen, sonar 50 fuse 70 G gain 54 Garmin Data Transfer 44 gauges, fuel 35 go to 27 GPS 5, 41, 70 Grid (North) 42 guide to 27 H...
...46 clock 46 collision 26, 49 deep water 46 fish 46 fuel 47 GPS accuracy 46 navigation 45 safe-zone 49 shallow water 46 sonar 46 water ... detail 14 fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8 settings 12 cleaning the unit 74 Clear User Data 37 collision alarm 26, 49 colors,... hazard 17 Color Scheme 53 Communications 44 Compass 34 compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv course up ...gauges 35 full screen, sonar 50 fuse 70 G gain 54 Garmin Data Transfer 44 gauges, fuel 35 go to 27 GPS 5, 41, 70 Grid (North) 42 guide to 27 H...
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... Odometer 35 True (north) 42 turn the unit off 3 Turn Transition 42 U unit ID number 6 units of measure 41 user data backing up 38 clearing 37 transferring 38 viewing 37 V version (software) 41 VHF radio 55 viewing currents 36 other boats ...40 tide stations 36 user data 37 visibility information 67 W WAAS 41 warnings county 63 water temperature 65, 72 Waypoint IDs 45 waypoints 16 creating ... barbs 66 X XM Audio 68 XM weather 60 Z zoom 54 2x 54 4x 54 split 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 79
... Odometer 35 True (north) 42 turn the unit off 3 Turn Transition 42 U unit ID number 6 units of measure 41 user data backing up 38 clearing 37 transferring 38 viewing 37 V version (software) 41 VHF radio 55 viewing currents 36 other boats ...40 tide stations 36 user data 37 visibility information 67 W WAAS 41 warnings county 63 water temperature 65, 72 Waypoint IDs 45 waypoints 16 creating ... barbs 66 X XM Audio 68 XM weather 60 Z zoom 54 2x 54 4x 54 split 54 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 79