Important Safety and Product Information
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... of direction, distance, location, or topography. • If your product has video input capability. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your boat. If your unit contains or accepts mapping products, follow these guidelines to ensure safe navigating. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all information needed to operate or watch video input while operating or navigating your product contains...
... of direction, distance, location, or topography. • If your product has video input capability. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your boat. If your unit contains or accepts mapping products, follow these guidelines to ensure safe navigating. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all information needed to operate or watch video input while operating or navigating your product contains...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... with the instructions. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to radio communications if not installed and used for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. Such repairs or replacement will be made by one year from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. SUCH REMEDY...
... with the instructions. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to radio communications if not installed and used for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. Such repairs or replacement will be made by one year from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. SUCH REMEDY...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...-type setting: 1. If the fuel-level reading changes with each GFS 10 is connected to Auto Detect. Enter a positive or negative adjustment. To configure tank and engine information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Choose 1 Coil or 2 Coil and repeat the gauge-type setting test. Restoring Factory Default Settings You can manually adjust the fuel-flow reading. Tip: The serial number of the boat. To test the gauge-type setting: 1. While viewing the NMEA 2000 device configuration menu...
...-type setting: 1. If the fuel-level reading changes with each GFS 10 is connected to Auto Detect. Enter a positive or negative adjustment. To configure tank and engine information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products Choose 1 Coil or 2 Coil and repeat the gauge-type setting test. Restoring Factory Default Settings You can manually adjust the fuel-flow reading. Tip: The serial number of the boat. To test the gauge-type setting: 1. While viewing the NMEA 2000 device configuration menu...
Installation Instructions
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... on model number. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. B Printed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. If you experience difficulty installing the chartplotter, seek the assistance of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in Taiwan If any parts are missing, contact your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page...
... on model number. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. B Printed in the product box for product warnings and other important information. If you experience difficulty installing the chartplotter, seek the assistance of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in Taiwan If any parts are missing, contact your chartplotter: 1 Select a mounting location (page...
Installation Instructions
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... panel. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Selecting a Mounting Location Consider the following tools and fasteners: • Drill • Phillips or flat screwdriver • Three #8 (4 mm) pan-head machine bolts with countersunk heads, you may damage the swivel base. 4. The temperature range for drilling starter holes. For more information on...
... panel. Select a good viewing angle, and then tighten both knobs. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions Selecting a Mounting Location Consider the following tools and fasteners: • Drill • Phillips or flat screwdriver • Three #8 (4 mm) pan-head machine bolts with countersunk heads, you may damage the swivel base. 4. The temperature range for drilling starter holes. For more information on...
Installation Instructions
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... installation instructions for optimal performance: • For your Garmin dealer. Cable tie, 5.6 in . The cable cannot be spliced and connected to any part of the transducer cable. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3. Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on the 10-32 × 1.75 in . (4) J - H 4. screw (1) F - 1/4 in. If the transducer lead is capable of using...
... installation instructions for optimal performance: • For your Garmin dealer. Cable tie, 5.6 in . The cable cannot be spliced and connected to any part of the transducer cable. Insert the rubber washer (H) and the plastic spacer (G) into the transducer mount. 3. Place a 5 mm flat washer (A) on the 10-32 × 1.75 in . (4) J - H 4. screw (1) F - 1/4 in. If the transducer lead is capable of using...
Installation Instructions
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.... Temp. diagonal (12.7 cm), Full VGA display with a clear view of the boat and put the transducer at a slow speed. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Begin testing the installation at greater risk of 4,096 colors. Make moderate turns in . To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels, capable of...
.... Temp. diagonal (12.7 cm), Full VGA display with a clear view of the boat and put the transducer at a slow speed. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Begin testing the installation at greater risk of 4,096 colors. Make moderate turns in . To test the transom mount transducer installation: 1. Acquisition Times: (Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with adjustable brightness, 640 × 480 pixels, capable of...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Navigation chart and press SELECT. 2. To delete a waypoint or an MOB: 1. From the Navigation chart, use Automatic Guidance. 6. To stop navigating: From the navigation chart, press MENU, and select Stop Navigating. From the Home screen, select Where To? > Search by Name 1. Select the button for a Destination by Name. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. To move the waypoint on the screen to delete. 3. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. Select a destination. 4. Select Review > Delete (The Review button...
... Navigation chart and press SELECT. 2. To delete a waypoint or an MOB: 1. From the Navigation chart, use Automatic Guidance. 6. To stop navigating: From the navigation chart, press MENU, and select Stop Navigating. From the Home screen, select Where To? > Search by Name 1. Select the button for a Destination by Name. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. To move the waypoint on the screen to delete. 3. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. Select a destination. 4. Select Review > Delete (The Review button...
Quick Reference Guide
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... to view the Home screen. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to access additional settings and configuration options; POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to cycle between day mode and night mode: 1. As you select Use Waypoint List, select the first waypoint on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location...
... to view the Home screen. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to access additional settings and configuration options; POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to cycle between day mode and night mode: 1. As you select Use Waypoint List, select the first waypoint on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 15 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner's Eye 3D 16 Using Fish Eye 3D 18 Using Fishing Charts 19...
... 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 Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 15 Using Perspective 3D 15 ii Using Mariner's Eye 3D 16 Using Fish Eye 3D 18 Using Fishing Charts 19...
Owner's Manual
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...) receiver. System Units-specify units for NMEA Devices)-Select Yes if one of the devices connected to a serial port is turned on.) NMEA 0183 Devices-if you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to display on your screen. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to use for location readings. Home Screen Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. Welcome-select OK. See "Initializing Unit Settings." Position Format-specify the coordinate system...
...) receiver. System Units-specify units for NMEA Devices)-Select Yes if one of the devices connected to a serial port is turned on.) NMEA 0183 Devices-if you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to display on your screen. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to use for location readings. Home Screen Getting Started Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. Welcome-select OK. See "Initializing Unit Settings." Position Format-specify the coordinate system...
Owner's Manual
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..., supplemental map information (if applicable), the unit ID number, and your XM® WX Satellite Weather® Radio ID (if available). From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for practice. You may need this information to update the system software or to set speed, track control, and position. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . The unit reboots...
..., supplemental map information (if applicable), the unit ID number, and your XM® WX Satellite Weather® Radio ID (if available). From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for practice. You may need this information to update the system software or to set speed, track control, and position. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . The unit reboots...
Owner's Manual
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... international charts. Using Charts • Fuel-turn the Fuel Rate, Remaining Fuel, Range, and Fuel Economy data bar on or off. • Sailing-turn off . Select Wind to toggle between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG in the data bars. Other features common to a Point on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Navigating...
... international charts. Using Charts • Fuel-turn the Fuel Rate, Remaining Fuel, Range, and Fuel Economy data bar on or off. • Sailing-turn off . Select Wind to toggle between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG in the data bars. Other features common to a Point on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Navigating...
Owner's Manual
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... range, that are actively transmitting AIS information. Navigation chart screen About AIS AIS alerts you to the nearest approach. Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the last position of approach to area traffic. Automatic Identification...
... range, that are actively transmitting AIS information. Navigation chart screen About AIS AIS alerts you to the nearest approach. Sonar screen Navigation/Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are equipped with a transponder, and that has elapsed since the last position of approach to area traffic. Automatic Identification...
Owner's Manual
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... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter (in Europe) on or off . Select Custom to Card button is lost. Select Display > Backlight to view additional information. Select Display > Color Mode to configure unit settings. Configuring the Chartplotter Use the Configure screen to switch between Day mode and Night mode (page 4). Select Setup to retrieve data about your boat over a short period of system events. System Information-view system information and reset factory settings. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use...
... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter (in Europe) on or off . Select Custom to Card button is lost. Select Display > Backlight to view additional information. Select Display > Color Mode to configure unit settings. Configuring the Chartplotter Use the Configure screen to switch between Day mode and Night mode (page 4). Select Setup to retrieve data about your boat over a short period of system events. System Information-view system information and reset factory settings. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use...
Owner's Manual
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... AIS receivers. Repeat steps 1-8 at least once more, using a different destination each time, until you are too wide, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Nearest. 8. Serial Port 2 (if supported)-configures the input/output format for serial port 2 to use when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA devices, a computer, or other Garmin devices. • Garmin Data Transfer-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary data for communicating with Garmin software. • Garmin Remote Sonar Transfer (GPSMAP 430...
... AIS receivers. Repeat steps 1-8 at least once more, using a different destination each time, until you are too wide, from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline Distance > Nearest. 8. Serial Port 2 (if supported)-configures the input/output format for serial port 2 to use when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA devices, a computer, or other Garmin devices. • Garmin Data Transfer-supports the input or output of Garmin-proprietary data for communicating with Garmin software. • Garmin Remote Sonar Transfer (GPSMAP 430...
Owner's Manual
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... screen, select Configure > Alarms. 2. Select a setting (Sounder, Route, System, or Garmin). 3. To enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences: 1. Precision-adjust the number of digits (Two Digits, Three Digits, or Four Digits) to sound when you want arrival alarms to toggle the output on the alarm. 5. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Setting Alarms You can set an alarm: 1. NMEA 2000 Devices-lists the NMEA 2000 devices on time...
... screen, select Configure > Alarms. 2. Select a setting (Sounder, Route, System, or Garmin). 3. To enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences: 1. Precision-adjust the number of digits (Two Digits, Three Digits, or Four Digits) to sound when you want arrival alarms to toggle the output on the alarm. 5. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Setting Alarms You can set an alarm: 1. NMEA 2000 Devices-lists the NMEA 2000 devices on time...
Owner's Manual
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.... This shows the depth at the bottom of the keel), enter a (-) negative number. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to view weather information (page 60). 1. Enter a negative number to compensate for a keel. Setting Weather Alarms Note: You must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47
.... This shows the depth at the bottom of the keel), enter a (-) negative number. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather and a connected Garmin XM WX weather receiver to view weather information (page 60). 1. Enter a negative number to compensate for a keel. Setting Weather Alarms Note: You must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47
Owner's Manual
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... DSC to delete the call . 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Use the on or off . Use the Rocker to 100 entries. This option is received from a boat. While viewing a chart, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List > Add Contact. 2. Select Create Waypoint to set up to enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number of the vessel, and select Done. Select Review to change the line color...
... DSC to delete the call . 56 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Use the on or off . Use the Rocker to 100 entries. This option is received from a boat. While viewing a chart, press MENU > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List > Add Contact. 2. Select Create Waypoint to set up to enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number of the vessel, and select Done. Select Review to change the line color...
Owner's Manual
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... can use the chartplotter interface to communicate. Select Off to show trails, the Navigation chart displays a black dot for tracked vessels are displayed. From the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List. 2. To change the symbol and color of displayed trail points: 1. Placing an Individual Routine Call When you connect your chartplotter, you have your call. 58 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Digital...
... can use the chartplotter interface to communicate. Select Off to show trails, the Navigation chart displays a black dot for tracked vessels are displayed. From the Home screen, select Information > Other Vessels > DSC > DSC List. 2. To change the symbol and color of displayed trail points: 1. Placing an Individual Routine Call When you connect your chartplotter, you have your call. 58 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Digital...