Installation Instructions
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...in) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to NMEA ...the current from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in ) wire to 100 mA. For Garmin devices, the ground (...black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be connected to the wiring diagram of the NMEA 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in (or Rx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of your NMEA 0183 device. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
...in) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to NMEA ...the current from the GPSMAP 400/500 wiring harness to the NMEA 0183 in ) wire to 100 mA. For Garmin devices, the ground (...black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be connected to the wiring diagram of the NMEA 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in (or Rx/A +) wire on the wiring harness of your NMEA 0183 device. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
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... copy of this document is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are trademarks of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. or its products and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed...
Quick Reference Guide
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...new route. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press left , or right to manually adjust the backlight. You can view the distance and bearing from your current location and ... release the Power key. 2. ROCKER-Press up or down , left or right on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Select Use Chart or Use Waypoint List. 3. Select the... the route, or navigate to begin navigating the route. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker to ...
...new route. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press left , or right to manually adjust the backlight. You can view the distance and bearing from your current location and ... release the Power key. 2. ROCKER-Press up or down , left or right on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Select Use Chart or Use Waypoint List. 3. Select the... the route, or navigate to begin navigating the route. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker to ...
Owner's Manual
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... that any unauthorized commercial distribution of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is subject to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy ... storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the content without ...
... that any unauthorized commercial distribution of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is subject to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy ... storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the content without ...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 431/431s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. • ... Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 79. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring the Original Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the Navigation Chart...
Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 431/431s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s Tips and Shortcuts • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen. • ... Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 79. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring the Original Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the Navigation Chart...
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 2 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 5 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 2 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 5 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the...
Owner's Manual
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... Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 65 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 65 Position Tracking...
... Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 65 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 65 Position Tracking...
Owner's Manual
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... Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using your unit. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual For more information go to www.garmin.com/compliance. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In Europe, go to : www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal.jsp. Go to local, state, or federal laws. Keep...
... Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using your unit. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual For more information go to www.garmin.com/compliance. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In Europe, go to : www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal.jsp. Go to local, state, or federal laws. Keep...
Owner's Manual
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When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on your unit, you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). Note: The first time you must configure the initial settings. GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on your unit, you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). Note: The first time you must configure the initial settings. GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... 56). Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for location readings. AIS Alarm Range (not available if you select No for AIS Receiver)-select the distance within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is detected, a message will sound if an AIS vessel nears... the unit is an AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver. Minimum Depth-select the minimum safe depth for on-screen measurements as Statute, Metric, or Nautical, or select Custom to your boat (page 56). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for your unit,...
... 56). Overhead Clearance-select the minimum overhead clearance for location readings. AIS Alarm Range (not available if you select No for AIS Receiver)-select the distance within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is detected, a message will sound if an AIS vessel nears... the unit is an AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver. Minimum Depth-select the minimum safe depth for on-screen measurements as Statute, Metric, or Nautical, or select Custom to your boat (page 56). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for your unit,...
Owner's Manual
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... the Backlight 1. To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on the Rocker to adjust the backlight. Press left or right on the GPSMAP 536 and GPSMAP 546). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press and release the Power key. 2. To switch between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your...
... the Backlight 1. To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on the Rocker to adjust the backlight. Press left or right on the GPSMAP 536 and GPSMAP 546). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press and release the Power key. 2. To switch between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your...
Owner's Manual
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...signal strength bars at the top of actual satellite signals. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Press to return to the Home screen. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at your current location. The unit does not track satellites in or out on .../aboutGPS. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on lists, to scroll the map, or to page up or down on or off for use indoors or for practice. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started MENU-Press to adjust the backlight and day and night ...
...signal strength bars at the top of actual satellite signals. Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Press to return to the Home screen. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at your current location. The unit does not track satellites in or out on .../aboutGPS. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on lists, to scroll the map, or to page up or down on or off for use indoors or for practice. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started MENU-Press to adjust the backlight and day and night ...
Owner's Manual
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... card, open the access door and press the SD card in again and release it to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. You may need this information to update ...the system software or to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. From the ...
... card, open the access door and press the SD card in again and release it to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. You may need this information to update ...the system software or to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45). Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. From the ...
Owner's Manual
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...Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. •...Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: If you use a ...BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 57). Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner... user data, and information about other screens. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are...
...Note: You must have an "s" series unit (such as a GPSMAP 441s) with a connected transducer to use sonar features. •...Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: If you use a ...BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 57). Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to the Home screen. • Charts-selects Navigation, Fishing, Perspective 3D, Mariner... user data, and information about other screens. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are...
Owner's Manual
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...course), and provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the Navigation chart at the same time. Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Fishing Chart-provides a... view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To access a Navigation chart, from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to ...
...course), and provides a visual navigation aid. • Split Navigation Chart-displays two different zoom levels of the Navigation chart at the same time. Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Fishing Chart-provides a... view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To access a Navigation chart, from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to ...
Owner's Manual
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Data bars • Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to choose different data to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital ...if your destination (only available while navigating). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to a destination. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure waypoints...
Data bars • Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to choose different data to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital ...if your destination (only available while navigating). Stop Navigation-stop navigating to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on or off . GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to a destination. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure waypoints...
Owner's Manual
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... is available (page 76). • Compass Tape-displayed at the top of the screen to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to a device capable of measuring fuel level, fuel flow, or... spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Other features common to provide the current heading. An indicator that follow the standards for BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision ...
... is available (page 76). • Compass Tape-displayed at the top of the screen to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available only when your chartplotter is connected to a device capable of measuring fuel level, fuel flow, or... spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Other features common to provide the current heading. An indicator that follow the standards for BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision ...
Owner's Manual
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... view the distance and bearing from your current location and the map pointer's location coordinates in the lower-right corner of the map. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 The bar under the number represents that distance on the Chart 1. Navigating to a Point on the map. Press SELECT. 5. Select Go To...
... view the distance and bearing from your current location and the map pointer's location coordinates in the lower-right corner of the map. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11 The bar under the number represents that distance on the Chart 1. Navigating to a Point on the map. Press SELECT. 5. Select Go To...
Owner's Manual
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...tide level at different times or on different days. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Selected item 2. Photos-sets the high-resolution satellite images to highlight a tide-station icon ( ), and press SELECT. Service Points-turns marine service points on or off (page 42). Changing the...on-screen map items, waypoints, and charts. For more than one item is in -depth graph for a tide station to a compatible marine wind sensor. To access additional object information: 1. Using Charts Accessing Additional Object Information Use the map pointer ( ) to show animated tide ...
...tide level at different times or on different days. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Selected item 2. Photos-sets the high-resolution satellite images to highlight a tide-station icon ( ), and press SELECT. Service Points-turns marine service points on or off (page 42). Changing the...on-screen map items, waypoints, and charts. For more than one item is in -depth graph for a tide station to a compatible marine wind sensor. To access additional object information: 1. Using Charts Accessing Additional Object Information Use the map pointer ( ) to show animated tide ...