Important Safety and Product Information
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Do not attempt to use the unit for more information. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to replace, the ... to mariners contain all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, local waterway rules and restrictions, and maps. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts maps, or to navigate safely. • Use this unit only as a navigational aid.
Do not attempt to use the unit for more information. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to replace, the ... to mariners contain all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, local waterway rules and restrictions, and maps. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your product contains or accepts maps, or to navigate safely. • Use this unit only as a navigational aid.
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... consent of the National Maritime Electronics Association. or its subsidiaries. Garmin reserves the right to download a single copy of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of this manual may not be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed...
... consent of the National Maritime Electronics Association. or its subsidiaries. Garmin reserves the right to download a single copy of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of this manual may not be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... Display Device PGN Information All data transmitted on every available Garmin NMEA 2000-certified display devices, see the owner's manual for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 13 All the other PGN numbers follow the NMEA 2000 standard. Rapid Update Engine Parameters - GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Chartplotters Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126992 126996 127250 127488...
... Display Device PGN Information All data transmitted on every available Garmin NMEA 2000-certified display devices, see the owner's manual for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 13 All the other PGN numbers follow the NMEA 2000 standard. Rapid Update Engine Parameters - GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Chartplotters Receive 059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126992 126996 127250 127488...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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...or 2 Coil and repeat the gauge-type setting test. Troubleshooting the Fuel-Flow Rate If the fuel-flow information received from the following options: • Engine Number-for a multi-engine installation, assign the selected GFS 10 to a specific...reading on your boat, specify which engine or tank is associated with each GFS 10 is shown on your Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with the engine RPM, the GFS 10 could be detecting the wrong type of ...Enter a positive or negative adjustment. Restoring Factory Default Settings You can manually adjust the fuel-flow reading.
...or 2 Coil and repeat the gauge-type setting test. Troubleshooting the Fuel-Flow Rate If the fuel-flow information received from the following options: • Engine Number-for a multi-engine installation, assign the selected GFS 10 to a specific...reading on your boat, specify which engine or tank is associated with each GFS 10 is shown on your Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with the engine RPM, the GFS 10 could be detecting the wrong type of ...Enter a positive or negative adjustment. Restoring Factory Default Settings You can manually adjust the fuel-flow reading.
Installation Instructions
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...mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in ) wire to 100 mA. 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 connected to function. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. Refer...
...mA, and a relay is needed to limit the current from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in ) wire to 100 mA. 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 connected to function. GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter Wire color Fuse 3 A Red Black (ground) + - See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for an additional NMEA 0183 device. 4. Refer...
Installation Instructions
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...Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are registered trademarks of Garmin. September 2009 © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Information in this and other Garmin products. or its products and to change without the express prior written consent of Garmin Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin... logo are trademarks of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to notify any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual onto a hard drive or...
...Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are registered trademarks of Garmin. September 2009 © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Information in this and other Garmin products. or its products and to change without the express prior written consent of Garmin Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin... logo are trademarks of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to notify any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual onto a hard drive or...
Quick Reference Guide
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... destination and press SELECT. 2. Press and release the Power key. 2. press and release to manually adjust the backlight. Press SELECT. Choose the location of the Navigation chart ( ). Select MENU to... the product box for additional documentation and information. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on or off the unit, press and... a waypoint. The track memory is complete. 5. Panning and Zooming on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. To turn on the map. Press and...
... destination and press SELECT. 2. Press and release the Power key. 2. press and release to manually adjust the backlight. Press SELECT. Choose the location of the Navigation chart ( ). Select MENU to... the product box for additional documentation and information. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on or off the unit, press and... a waypoint. The track memory is complete. 5. Panning and Zooming on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. To turn on the map. Press and...
Owner's Manual
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...8482;, and GFS™ are registered trademarks of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual or any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, ...Rev. Information in the United States and other Garmin products. © 2010 Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of Garmin. These trademarks may be used without the express...
...8482;, and GFS™ are registered trademarks of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual or any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, ...Rev. Information in the United States and other Garmin products. © 2010 Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of Garmin. These trademarks may be used without the express...
Owner's Manual
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... Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the...Messages: page 71. 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 •...
... Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the...Messages: page 71. 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 •...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ... and Using Waypoints 29 Creating and Using Routes 30 Using Tracks 31 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 Viewing a Compass 34 Viewing Numbers 34 Viewing Trip Information 35 Viewing Fuel Gauges 35 ...
... 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 ... and Using Waypoints 29 Creating and Using Routes 30 Using Tracks 31 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 33 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 33 Viewing Information 34 Viewing a Compass 34 Viewing Numbers 34 Viewing Trip Information 35 Viewing Fuel Gauges 35 ...
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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...guide in the product box for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Hg - Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions... while using your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In Europe, go to local, ...
...guide in the product box for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Hg - Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions... while using your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In Europe, go to local, ...
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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... ports are connected. Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. Time Format-specify whether you turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. Note: You can change these settings later using the... devices connected to display on your screen. Note: The first time you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Position Format-specify the coordinate system to view the Home screen. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to use for...
... ports are connected. Store Demonstration-select NO. (This option is only available the first time the unit is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver. Time Format-specify whether you turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. Note: You can change these settings later using the... devices connected to display on your screen. Note: The first time you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Position Format-specify the coordinate system to view the Home screen. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to use for...
Owner's Manual
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...Night mode: 1. Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for your boat. Select Yes or No. To switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press and release the Power key. 2. Select Color Mode. 3. Press left or right on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight...No for more information. If a water speed wheel is detected, a message will ask if you want to your boat specifications for AIS Receiver)-select the time within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel nears your boat (page 49). Press left or right on ...
...Night mode: 1. Minimum Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for your boat. Select Yes or No. To switch between modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press and release the Power key. 2. Select Color Mode. 3. Press left or right on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight...No for more information. If a water speed wheel is detected, a message will ask if you want to your boat specifications for AIS Receiver)-select the time within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel nears your boat (page 49). Press left or right on ...
Owner's Manual
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...to adjust the backlight level. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on or off. 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 Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to adjust the backlight and day and night modes. Press to page up or down on the unit, the GPS receiver must...
...to adjust the backlight level. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on or off. 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 Getting Started POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to adjust the backlight and day and night modes. Press to page up or down on the unit, the GPS receiver must...
Owner's Manual
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...door and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The unit does not track satellites in again and release it to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. CAUTION: Do not try to eject ... BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to purchase additional map data information. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you to cancel. You may need ...
...door and press the SD card in until it from the chartplotter. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual The unit does not track satellites in again and release it to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1. CAUTION: Do not try to eject ... BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to purchase additional map data information. Getting Started For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you to cancel. You may need ...
Owner's Manual
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...: 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). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 41). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to use... • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version of MapSource by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Getting Started • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 50).
...: 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). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 41). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to use... • Chart/Sonar-set up the screen to the most-current version of MapSource by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Getting Started • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 50).