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...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 HOME from ...the Rocker, and press the SELECT key after each item. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 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. ...
...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 HOME from ...the Rocker, and press the SELECT key after each item. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 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. ...
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... 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 Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts...
... 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 Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts...
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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
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... and position. 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. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Any satellite signal-strength ...Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. Select Yes to restore all factory settings, or select No to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you to view high-resolution ...
... and position. 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. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Any satellite signal-strength ...Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. Select Yes to restore all factory settings, or select No to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38). Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you to view high-resolution ...
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...GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Press HOME from MapSource®, update to the most-current version of MapSource by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: Mariner...up and access sonar information (page 50). 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. Understanding the...
...GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Press HOME from MapSource®, update to the most-current version of MapSource by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: Mariner...up and access sonar information (page 50). 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. Understanding the...
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... 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. Fishing charts, Fish Eye 3D, and Mariner's Eye 3D views are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of US inland lakes, or BlueChart g2 cartography for the USA and Bahamas ... your preloaded maps, including buoys, lights, cables, depth soundings, marinas, and tide stations, in detailed map of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in an overhead view. • Perspective...
... 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data. Fishing charts, Fish Eye 3D, and Mariner's Eye 3D views are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of US inland lakes, or BlueChart g2 cartography for the USA and Bahamas ... your preloaded maps, including buoys, lights, cables, depth soundings, marinas, and tide stations, in detailed map of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built-in an overhead view. • Perspective...
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...a detailed icon showing the relevant tide level. Viewing Tide-Station Information Tide-station information appears on or off . Service Points-turns marine service points on or off (page 36). Roses-displays a compass rose around your boat, indicating compass direction. Selected item 2.... High-resolution satellite imagery is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual True wind or apparent wind direction displays if the unit is only available while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. If more information about on-screen map items, ...
...a detailed icon showing the relevant tide level. Viewing Tide-Station Information Tide-station information appears on or off . Service Points-turns marine service points on or off (page 36). Roses-displays a compass rose around your boat, indicating compass direction. Selected item 2.... High-resolution satellite imagery is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual True wind or apparent wind direction displays if the unit is only available while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. If more information about on-screen map items, ...
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... Auto filters out light sectors, depending on the zoom level. • Chart Borders-turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and you reach the end of the heading line. Heading Line-draws an extension line from the bow of the boat in the direction of...light is selected). 14 Spot Depths-turns spot soundings on or off when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Safety Shading-identifies a selected depth. The shading is always drawn at different zoom levels. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Detail-adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map ...
... Auto filters out light sectors, depending on the zoom level. • Chart Borders-turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and you reach the end of the heading line. Heading Line-draws an extension line from the bow of the boat in the direction of...light is selected). 14 Spot Depths-turns spot soundings on or off when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Safety Shading-identifies a selected depth. The shading is always drawn at different zoom levels. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Detail-adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map ...
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...AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device. Other Vessels-view information about other vessels. Using Mariner's Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner's Eye 3D, which provides a detailed three-dimensional view from above and behind the boat (according to provide distance ...• Saved Tracks-view a list of tracks that have an XM subscription.) See page 60 for additional information. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 16 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts • Tracks-turn the display of NEXRAD weather on or off. (...
...AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device. Other Vessels-view information about other vessels. Using Mariner's Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner's Eye 3D, which provides a detailed three-dimensional view from above and behind the boat (according to provide distance ...• Saved Tracks-view a list of tracks that have an XM subscription.) See page 60 for additional information. Mariner's Eye 3D Navigation Chart 16 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts • Tracks-turn the display of NEXRAD weather on or off. (...
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... land, sea, or both land and water. While viewing the Navigation chart, press MENU. 2. Select Chart Setup > Photos. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 19 To customize the appearance of the following: • Off-standard chart information is shown on the ...Land Only-standard chart information is best for a detailed, unobstructed view of the Navigation chart when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. To enable satellite imagery: 1. Using Charts Navaids-displays navigational aids, such as beacons, lights, and obstructions. To access additional settings...
... land, sea, or both land and water. While viewing the Navigation chart, press MENU. 2. Select Chart Setup > Photos. 3. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 19 To customize the appearance of the following: • Off-standard chart information is shown on the ...Land Only-standard chart information is best for a detailed, unobstructed view of the Navigation chart when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. To enable satellite imagery: 1. Using Charts Navaids-displays navigational aids, such as beacons, lights, and obstructions. To access additional settings...
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... the aerial photo on the full screen. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Note: When enabled, the high-resolution satellite images are only present at 100% Aerial Photo Note: Use the Range (-/+) keys to arrival. Viewing Aerial Photos Preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards contain aerial photographs of many landmarks, marinas...
... the aerial photo on the full screen. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Note: When enabled, the high-resolution satellite images are only present at 100% Aerial Photo Note: Use the Range (-/+) keys to arrival. Viewing Aerial Photos Preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards contain aerial photographs of many landmarks, marinas...
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You can navigate to a destination using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card for this option to them. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before you can search for , and navigate to your destination. From the ... such as nearby fuel, repairs, and ramps. To begin navigating: 1. Where To? Use the Where To? You must create waypoints and routes before continuing navigation. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 27 Where To? option on the Home screen to search for , and navigate to navigate.
You can navigate to a destination using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card for this option to them. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before you can search for , and navigate to your destination. From the ... such as nearby fuel, repairs, and ramps. To begin navigating: 1. Where To? Use the Where To? You must create waypoints and routes before continuing navigation. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 27 Where To? option on the Home screen to search for , and navigate to navigate.
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...BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you visualize your surroundings. • Detailed Roads and POI data-provides a view of roads, restaurants, and other navigationally significant aerial photos to engage the autopilot. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 33 The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is... from above and behind the boat for a realistic view of the land and water on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units. You can only use the SD card on the Navigation chart. • Aerial Photos-provides a view of marinas and other points of the chart with...
...BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you visualize your surroundings. • Detailed Roads and POI data-provides a view of roads, restaurants, and other navigationally significant aerial photos to engage the autopilot. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 33 The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner's Eye 3D is... from above and behind the boat for a realistic view of the land and water on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units. You can only use the SD card on the Navigation chart. • Aerial Photos-provides a view of marinas and other points of the chart with...
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... an SD card into an SD card reader that is shown. This only needs to be done the first time you copy or merge MapSource data to the computer. 37 1. Check your chartplotter to allow it to format the data. Select a current station. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual ...different date. If the version is older than 6.12.2, update to view the Current Prediction Report for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 3. Select Information > Tides & Currents > Currents. 2. Select Show Report to the most-current version by clicking Help > About MapSource...
... an SD card into an SD card reader that is shown. This only needs to be done the first time you copy or merge MapSource data to the computer. 37 1. Check your chartplotter to allow it to format the data. Select a current station. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual ...different date. If the version is older than 6.12.2, update to view the Current Prediction Report for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 3. Select Information > Tides & Currents > Currents. 2. Select Show Report to the most-current version by clicking Help > About MapSource...
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...front of Save To Card. 3. Select the file name from the SD card to the chartplotter and combine it with an .ADM extension. Enter the file name using the Rocker and select Done. 4. To transfer data (waypoints, routes, tracks) to the chartplotter. 38 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner...'s Manual From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. Viewing Information 4. The data is NMEA 2000 compatible, select Card instead of data you want to copy to your chartplotter. 10.Select the file name from the SD card to an SD card: 1. ...
...front of Save To Card. 3. Select the file name from the SD card to the chartplotter and combine it with an .ADM extension. Enter the file name using the Rocker and select Done. 4. To transfer data (waypoints, routes, tracks) to the chartplotter. 38 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner...'s Manual From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer. Viewing Information 4. The data is NMEA 2000 compatible, select Card instead of data you want to copy to your chartplotter. 10.Select the file name from the SD card to an SD card: 1. ...
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... units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s 2. To transfer data to a computer: 1. Insert the SD card into an SD card reader attached to copy the maps loaded onto your unit is combined with existing data on the SD card. 6. Complete one of the ... Connect the unit to a NMEA 2000 network. (Refer to the network. To copy the built-in the Garmin\UserData folder. 2. Existing data is overwritten on the card, and paste it into your chartplotter: 1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data ...
... units are NMEA 2000 compatible: GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s 2. To transfer data to a computer: 1. Insert the SD card into an SD card reader attached to copy the maps loaded onto your unit is combined with existing data on the SD card. 6. Complete one of the ... Connect the unit to a NMEA 2000 network. (Refer to the network. To copy the built-in the Garmin\UserData folder. 2. Existing data is overwritten on the card, and paste it into your chartplotter: 1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data ...
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... of the sky. Entering Unsafe Region-the boat is approaching a safe region as defined by your dealer or Garmin Product Support to transfer on the SD card. Database Error-internal problem with the unit. Use a different number. Modify the route name or delete the ...data to have an SD card inserted into the SD card slot in the DSC directory. Distress Call-a DSC distress call has been received. No Waypoints/Routes/Tracks/User Waypoints Found-attempted to add new ones. Contact your configuration settings. Make sure there is detected. GPSMAP 400/500 Series ...
... of the sky. Entering Unsafe Region-the boat is approaching a safe region as defined by your dealer or Garmin Product Support to transfer on the SD card. Database Error-internal problem with the unit. Use a different number. Modify the route name or delete the ...data to have an SD card inserted into the SD card slot in the DSC directory. Distress Call-a DSC distress call has been received. No Waypoints/Routes/Tracks/User Waypoints Found-attempted to add new ones. Contact your configuration settings. Make sure there is detected. GPSMAP 400/500 Series ...
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...device has more than 250 points to a route. Track Already Exists [Track Name]-you entered a saved track name that already exists in the SD card slot. To record more track points, you need to clear the track Appendix log and turn track recording on , reconnect and cycle power....uploading or downloading information to have the unit serviced. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 73 Reduce the number of safe depth settings. Route Waypoint Memory Full-no additional route waypoints can be saved. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to the connected device. Sonar Service ...
...device has more than 250 points to a route. Track Already Exists [Track Name]-you entered a saved track name that already exists in the SD card slot. To record more track points, you need to clear the track Appendix log and turn track recording on , reconnect and cycle power....uploading or downloading information to have the unit serviced. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 73 Reduce the number of safe depth settings. Route Waypoint Memory Full-no additional route waypoints can be saved. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to the connected device. Sonar Service ...
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...When you are on the front of the unit. 2. From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on the computer. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that already exists in memory... detergent solution and then wipe dry. Caring for at least six seconds. 5. Insert an SD card into an SD card reader that is not detected. Select Configure > System > Beeper/Display. 3. Delete waypoints ...the unit's outer casing (except for antireflective coatings) and a clean, lint-free cloth. 74 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Appendix Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working-the speed sensor is ...
...When you are on the front of the unit. 2. From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on the computer. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that already exists in memory... detergent solution and then wipe dry. Caring for at least six seconds. 5. Insert an SD card into an SD card reader that is not detected. Select Configure > System > Beeper/Display. 3. Delete waypoints ...the unit's outer casing (except for antireflective coatings) and a clean, lint-free cloth. 74 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Appendix Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working-the speed sensor is ...
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...Safety Shading 14 safe zone collision alarm 26 satellite imagery enabling 19 Save To Card 38, 39, 41 screenshots 74 scroll speed 52 SD cards inserting 6 removing 6 sea conditions 66 SELECT key 5 Serial Port setup 44 Service Points 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Index high-pressure center 64 HOME key 5 hurricane... 16, 18 Language 42 lightning information 62 low-pressure center 64 M man overboard 29, 57 map datum 42 MapSource data 37 Mariner's Eye 3D AIS 26 MARPA 26 mariner's eye 3D colors 17 mark current location 29 MARPA threats 26 MENU key 5 messages 71 78 move a waypoint 29 My Boat...
...Safety Shading 14 safe zone collision alarm 26 satellite imagery enabling 19 Save To Card 38, 39, 41 screenshots 74 scroll speed 52 SD cards inserting 6 removing 6 sea conditions 66 SELECT key 5 Serial Port setup 44 Service Points 12 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Index high-pressure center 64 HOME key 5 hurricane... 16, 18 Language 42 lightning information 62 low-pressure center 64 M man overboard 29, 57 map datum 42 MapSource data 37 Mariner's Eye 3D AIS 26 MARPA 26 mariner's eye 3D colors 17 mark current location 29 MARPA threats 26 MENU key 5 messages 71 78 move a waypoint 29 My Boat...