Important Safety and Product Information
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...: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into...the user is warranted to be made by one year from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV...equipment, and void your warranty and your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for any user-serviceable parts. ... can be used in a residential installation. This warranty does not cover failures due to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with...
...: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into...the user is warranted to be made by one year from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV...equipment, and void your warranty and your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for any user-serviceable parts. ... can be used in a residential installation. This warranty does not cover failures due to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with...
Installation Instructions
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...flush mount kit to tighten.) 2. Extended exposure to surface-mount the chartplotter. Mounting the Chartplotter There are not covered by twisting it with the short knob. The compact waterproof chartplotter housing is from 5°F to 131°... clicks as you may damage the swivel base. 4. 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 ...on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local...
...flush mount kit to tighten.) 2. Extended exposure to surface-mount the chartplotter. Mounting the Chartplotter There are not covered by twisting it with the short knob. The compact waterproof chartplotter housing is from 5°F to 131°... clicks as you may damage the swivel base. 4. 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 ...on the optional flush mount kit, visit www.garmin.com or contact your local...
Installation Instructions
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... 1.75 in . (4) J - Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your warranty. Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits G • 3/8 in the path of using... "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Retighten the transducer after installation on the boat. Cutting the transducer cable voids your Garmin dealer. If... or socket E • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to determine if ...
... 1.75 in . (4) J - Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance from your warranty. Cable entry cover (1) A B C D J Tools Needed • Drill and drill bits G • 3/8 in the path of using... "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. Retighten the transducer after installation on the boat. Cutting the transducer cable voids your Garmin dealer. If... or socket E • Masking tape • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver F H • Marine sealant I - Installing a Transducer Consult the chartplotter feature matrix on page 1 to determine if ...
Installation Instructions
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....) 5. Make sure the transducer is aligned properly. Ensure that may degrade the boat performance and damage the propeller. 2. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Mark the location. Coat the screw with the bottom. Test the transducer installation after you pull it ...extend on the curved top of the propeller. Trim off the excess if necessary. Mark the center locations of the transom. 6. Mount the transducer cable cover far above the waterline. Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in . (25 mm) deep at high speed. Repeat steps...
....) 5. Make sure the transducer is aligned properly. Ensure that may degrade the boat performance and damage the propeller. 2. Apply marine sealant to the GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter. Mark the location. Coat the screw with the bottom. Test the transducer installation after you pull it ...extend on the curved top of the propeller. Trim off the excess if necessary. Mark the center locations of the transom. 6. Mount the transducer cable cover far above the waterline. Drill a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) pilot hole approximately 3/8 in . (25 mm) deep at high speed. Repeat steps...
Owner's Manual
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...map at different zoom levels. Detail-adjusts the amount of navigation is always up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend. Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the Rocker to decrease map detail. See... page 68 for additional information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Weather-sets up . Press right on the chart. Note: If Weather is connected to Off, none ...
...map at different zoom levels. Detail-adjusts the amount of navigation is always up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend. Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the Rocker to decrease map detail. See... page 68 for additional information. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 Weather-sets up . Press right on the chart. Note: If Weather is connected to Off, none ...
Owner's Manual
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World Map-displays a basic world map or satellite imagery (when Full World Map is visible on the chart. 14 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Safety Shading (only available when you reach the end of the heading line. Spot Depths-turns spot soundings on or ... of travel. • Off-turns the heading line off when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and you want to see what area the maps cover. • Photo Points-turns camera icons (page 21) on or off . • Distance-sets the distance to select a boat or triangle that is always drawn...
World Map-displays a basic world map or satellite imagery (when Full World Map is visible on the chart. 14 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Safety Shading (only available when you reach the end of the heading line. Spot Depths-turns spot soundings on or ... of travel. • Off-turns the heading line off when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and you want to see what area the maps cover. • Photo Points-turns camera icons (page 21) on or off . • Distance-sets the distance to select a boat or triangle that is always drawn...
Owner's Manual
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...fish eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). 18 Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor or lake bottom. Data Bars-shows or hides cruising,...display of NEXRAD weather on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to adjust the view. Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is connected to provide distance measurement. Suspended targets ...
...fish eye view (Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard). 18 Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. Lane Width-adjusts the width of the sea floor or lake bottom. Data Bars-shows or hides cruising,...display of NEXRAD weather on or off . (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to adjust the view. Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is connected to provide distance measurement. Suspended targets ...
Owner's Manual
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... the Fishing Chart screen, select MENU > Chart Setup (page 12). The higher you set the percentage, the more the satellite photos will cover both the water and the land at a specified opacity. For settings and options related to Full Screen Map, Waypoints & Tracks, Other Vessels...Menu" on the Rocker to adjust the opacity. To access additional settings from the Fishing chart, press MENU. Select Chart Setup > Photos. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 19 From the Home screen, select Charts > Fishing Chart. Using Charts Navaids-displays navigational aids, such as beacons, ...
... the Fishing Chart screen, select MENU > Chart Setup (page 12). The higher you set the percentage, the more the satellite photos will cover both the water and the land at a specified opacity. For settings and options related to Full Screen Map, Waypoints & Tracks, Other Vessels...Menu" on the Rocker to adjust the opacity. To access additional settings from the Fishing chart, press MENU. Select Chart Setup > Photos. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 19 From the Home screen, select Charts > Fishing Chart. Using Charts Navaids-displays navigational aids, such as beacons, ...
Owner's Manual
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... change in appearance or interpretation if the source that provides the information changes. When the Garmin receiver is turned on or when a new feature is broadcast at five minute intervals. Select weather parameters (NEXRAD, cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend) to use XM weather and audio, ... Weather and Audio Using XM WX Weather and Audio In order to turn them on or off. 68 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If you must have a receiver and a subscription to receive new data before weather data or a new feature appears on the map. For example, NEXRAD (NEXt...
... change in appearance or interpretation if the source that provides the information changes. When the Garmin receiver is turned on or when a new feature is broadcast at five minute intervals. Select weather parameters (NEXRAD, cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend) to use XM weather and audio, ... Weather and Audio Using XM WX Weather and Audio In order to turn them on or off. 68 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual If you must have a receiver and a subscription to receive new data before weather data or a new feature appears on the map. For example, NEXRAD (NEXt...
Owner's Manual
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... are along the route being navigated. The ground-based lightning detection network only detects cloud-to view your subscription information. • Cloud Cover-shows or hides the display of cloud cover. • NEXRAD Loop-displays NEXRAD information as the projected path of the storm cell. Select Weather Subscription to -ground lightning. 70...
... are along the route being navigated. The ground-based lightning detection network only detects cloud-to view your subscription information. • Cloud Cover-shows or hides the display of cloud cover. • NEXRAD Loop-displays NEXRAD information as the projected path of the storm cell. Select Weather Subscription to -ground lightning. 70...
Owner's Manual
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...vertically on the chart. Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the screen if shown. Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is always up and displays various weather ...parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend. Weather-sets up . Orientation-changes the perspective of the map display. • North Up...
...vertically on the chart. Sea temperature and fish species can be visible on the screen if shown. Wind direction indicator Compass rose GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 13 The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is always up and displays various weather ...parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend. Weather-sets up . Orientation-changes the perspective of the map display. • North Up...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Light Sectors-turns the sector in which a navigational light is selected). 14 Spot Depths-turns spot soundings on or off and sets a dangerous depth. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Detail-adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map at , or deeper than the specified value are... the distance to the end of the heading line. • Time-sets the amount of time until you want to see what area the maps cover. • Photo Points-turns camera icons (page 21) on or off when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.
.... • Light Sectors-turns the sector in which a navigational light is selected). 14 Spot Depths-turns spot soundings on or off and sets a dangerous depth. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Detail-adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map at , or deeper than the specified value are... the distance to the end of the heading line. • Time-sets the amount of time until you want to see what area the maps cover. • Photo Points-turns camera icons (page 21) on or off when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.
Owner's Manual
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Use the Range keys to a Garmin sounder via CANet. View-selects a fish eye view of fore, aft, port, or starboard...the depth at which red indicates dangerous depths. Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 430s) with a connected transducer or have an "s" series unit (such as fish). Note: You must have a connection to adjust... To). Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets.
Use the Range keys to a Garmin sounder via CANet. View-selects a fish eye view of fore, aft, port, or starboard...the depth at which red indicates dangerous depths. Sonar Cone (only available if sonar is present)-displays suspended targets (such as a GPSMAP 430s) with a connected transducer or have an "s" series unit (such as fish). Note: You must have a connection to adjust... To). Fish Symbols (only available if sonar is present)-turns a cone that shows the area covered by red, green, and yellow spheres. Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets.
Owner's Manual
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While viewing the Navigation chart, press MENU. 2. The higher you set the percentage, the more the satellite photos will cover both portions of the Navigation chart when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. To customize the appearance of the bottom contours ... SD card, and is shown on the land, sea, or both land and water. Select Chart Setup > Photos. 3. To enable satellite imagery: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 19 Enabling High Resolution Satellite Imagery You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on water with photos overlaying the land...
While viewing the Navigation chart, press MENU. 2. The higher you set the percentage, the more the satellite photos will cover both portions of the Navigation chart when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. To customize the appearance of the bottom contours ... SD card, and is shown on the land, sea, or both land and water. Select Chart Setup > Photos. 3. To enable satellite imagery: 1. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 19 Enabling High Resolution Satellite Imagery You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on water with photos overlaying the land...
Owner's Manual
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... parameters (NEXRAD, cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend) to the manual for each feature comes from reputable weather data centers such as a GXM 31 or GXM 51, and an activated XM subscription. To connect the XM antenna and receiver and for more information.)... Any weather feature can be shown. You might experience a delay before it on or off. 60 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Simulator mode does not provide live weather data. When the Garmin receiver is turned on a Navigation chart, a Fishing Chart, or a Split Navigation chart: From the Navigation...
... parameters (NEXRAD, cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend) to the manual for each feature comes from reputable weather data centers such as a GXM 31 or GXM 51, and an activated XM subscription. To connect the XM antenna and receiver and for more information.)... Any weather feature can be shown. You might experience a delay before it on or off. 60 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Simulator mode does not provide live weather data. When the Garmin receiver is turned on a Navigation chart, a Fishing Chart, or a Split Navigation chart: From the Navigation...
Owner's Manual
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... on the map if strikes were detected within the last seven minutes. Select Weather Subscription to view your subscription information. • Cloud Cover-shows or hides the display of cloud cover. • NEXRAD Loop-displays NEXRAD information as the projected path of the storm cell. The red bars that are represented by... cone indicate where the storm will most likely be in the immediate future. Each bar represents 15 minutes. Select Navigation Only to -ground lightning. 62 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... on the map if strikes were detected within the last seven minutes. Select Weather Subscription to view your subscription information. • Cloud Cover-shows or hides the display of cloud cover. • NEXRAD Loop-displays NEXRAD information as the projected path of the storm cell. The red bars that are represented by... cone indicate where the storm will most likely be in the immediate future. Each bar represents 15 minutes. Select Navigation Only to -ground lightning. 62 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual